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Brother and sister turn farm milk into ice cream while working full-time

Aidan Ryan, founder of Ryan’s Farm ice cream, is balancing a career in pharmaceuticals while building a business on his home farm in Co Cork.

CAREERS 4 November 2026

Brother and sister turn farm milk into ice cream while working full-time

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A delicious hard sheep's cheese is a family affair in Terryglass

A delicious hard sheep's cheese is a family affair in Terryglass

FEATURES 4 November 2026

Joe Quail: ‘we’re trying to make a bit of art on a plate’

Joe Quail: ‘we’re trying to make a bit of art on a plate’

CL-IFJHOME 14 October 2026

Recipe for success – building Builín Blasta in Co Galway

Recipe for success – building Builín Blasta in Co Galway

Recipe for success – building Builín Blasta in Co Galway

CAREERS 16 September 2026

Finline Furniture - a new lease of life in Laois

Finline Furniture - a new lease of life in Laois

Finline Furniture - a new lease of life in Laois

FEATURES 9 September 2026

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Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

Money Mentor: how to pass on the family farm without causing a rift

How you can help navigate inheritances and keep everyone in the family happy.

MONEY MENTOR 8 July 2026

Watch: Flying Tumbler - pour, sip and soar in Carlow

Watch: Flying Tumbler - pour, sip and soar in Carlow

Larch Grove, once an award-winning malting barley farm, is now home to Flying Tumbler, as construction begins on a whiskey-maturing warehouse.

FEATURES 8 July 2026

Money Mentor: ‘when should my daughter join the farm business?

Money Mentor: ‘when should my daughter join the farm business?

Thinking about bringing the next generation into the farm business? What you need to know.

MONEY MENTOR 1 July 2026

Money mentor: ‘I’m finanically behind, yet working harder than ever’

Money mentor: ‘I’m finanically behind, yet working harder than ever’

Farming is unpredictable, but your finances shouldn't be. Knowing your numbers is the first step towards regaining control.

MONEY MENTOR 24 June 2026

'I always wanted to have my own business'

'I always wanted to have my own business'

Adam Brennan noticed a gap in the market for sensory toys following his years in the classroom working with neurodivergent children

FEATURES 3 June 2026

Carol Barrett: 'our business is no different from a family farm'

Carol Barrett: 'our business is no different from a family farm'

There are many potential challenges to face working closely with your family members, but there are even more moments of joy, writes Carol Barrett.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Money Mentor: will Revenue take half if I wind up my tillage farm?

Money Mentor: will Revenue take half if I wind up my tillage farm?

Careful planning and available reliefs may significantly reduce the final bill when closing a farm company.

MONEY MENTOR 27 May 2026

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