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Editorial: Re-turn scheme, return our money to our bank accounts

The Re-turn scheme may be a success but it seems bonkers that we can't get our money back into our bank account.

EDITORIAL 8 July 2026

Editorial: Re-turn scheme, return our money to our bank accounts

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Ask Miriam: how do I convince my dad his health is more important than the farm?

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RENEWABLES 8 July 2026

'At 81, Christy Moore delivered a concert as good as he did when he was younger'

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KATHERINE O'LEARY 8 July 2026

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'My time on RTÉ’s Today Show was a once-in-a-lifetime experience'

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L2 24 June 2026

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KATHERINE O'LEARY 24 June 2026

Dear Miriam: ‘apprenticeship or college, how do I decide the right route for me?

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A Leinster school leaver asks Miriam's advice on whether he should accept a two year apprenticeship or pursue a three year college degree as he ponders the next steps following Leaving Cert.

ASK MIRIAM 24 June 2026

'Just as every farm and family are different, so too is every succession story'

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As we begin our succession series this week, it's time to look towards the next generation.

EDITORIAL 24 June 2026

Editorial: 'the Government needs to get the planning laws right this time'

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The current rural planning guidelines, which have been in place for over 25 years, have always been flawed because they have been open to interpretation depending on your county.

EDITORIAL 24 June 2026

‘Sometimes I think I’m the Jack Bauer of Irish farming – my wife may disagree’

‘Sometimes I think I’m the Jack Bauer of Irish farming – my wife may disagree’

Our Desperate Farmhusband struggles to meet a serious deadline in his summer calendar. Will he be able to pull this one off (without being assassinated by his wife)?

FEATURES 24 June 2026

‘It’s the ideal time to visit the galleries in our towns and appreciate them’

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I cherish my artist friends and want to better understand their extraordinary talents, writes Katherine O’Leary, who encourages readers to visit and support local galleries.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 24 June 2026

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Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

This heritage tourist attraction nestled in the heart of rural Sligo is a fun-filled day out for all the family, showcasing life as it would have been in the late-1800s to the mid-1900s.

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

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