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Editorial - Macra and IFA hold important events for farmers

The room was buzzing on Sunday night, with over 300 Macra members gathered for the annual banquet.

VIEWPOINTS 28 October 2026

Editorial - Macra and IFA hold important events for farmers

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Nine nominees revealed for Paddy Fitzgerald awards

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Planning refused for 600ac solar farm in east Galway

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Roscommon farmers once penalised for rocky land now set to be paid to protect it

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Can visitor attractions and fundraising save Ireland’s ageing churches?

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Burren winterage cattle drive to take place on October bank holiday weekend

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