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Sergeant Ciara Lowry: ‘the horses are our friends and colleagues’

Sergeant Ciara Lowry of An Garda Síochána’s Mounted Unit shares how these powerful animals combine courage and kindness to play a critical role in the evolving identity of modern Irish policing.

NEWS 20 May 2026

Sergeant Ciara Lowry: ‘the horses are our friends and colleagues’

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Farmer Writes: are we happier today than people were in 1926?

Farmer Writes: are we happier today than people were in 1926?

FARMER WRITES 22 April 2026

Soil health is central to breeding and raising horses

Soil health is central to breeding and raising horses

BREEDING 25 March 2026

Opinion: Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART)

Opinion: Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART)

Opinion: Assisted Reproduction Techniques (ART)

BREEDING 25 March 2026

Finding peace after trauma: 'how horses helped me heal

Finding peace after trauma: 'how horses helped me heal"

Finding peace after trauma: 'how horses helped me heal"

FEATURES 21 January 2026

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‘I’d always had this sense of the healing power of horses’

‘I’d always had this sense of the healing power of horses’

After years in the film industry, Melanie Downes returned to horses and discovered a gentler way to support families through life’s challenges.

NEWS 23 September 2025

Sport horse sales year finishes on a high

Sport horse sales year finishes on a high

There was a bouyant end to 2025 with the top return hitting €90,000.

L2 23 September 2025

In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

Smaller land holdings remain in firm demand throughout the country and Tommy Moyles reports on a number that head for auction and are new to the market in the northeast and south of the country.

PROPERTY 23 September 2025

My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

My Farming Week: Christina Belmonte, Lathieve, Meanagh, Ballyferriter, Co Kerry

Christina Belmonte and her husband TJ and sons Thomas and Miguel tell us about their farm in west Kerry where they breed Shorthorn cattle, Blue Texel sheep and Friesian and purebred Spanish horses.

NEWS 23 September 2025

Farmer Writes: every time I hear a storm mentioned, my heart is in my mouth

Farmer Writes: every time I hear a storm mentioned, my heart is in my mouth

Storm Amy wasn't too chaotic on James Strain's farm in Donegal where very minimal damage was done.

FARMER WRITES 23 September 2025

My Farming Week: Tommy Riggs-Miller, Tullaheady, Nenagh, Co Tipperary

My Farming Week: Tommy Riggs-Miller, Tullaheady, Nenagh, Co Tipperary

Tommy Riggs-Miller is farming in Nenagh, Co Tipperary, and has practiced as a vet in the area for the best part of 40 years.

NEWS 23 September 2025

Two entities express interest in opening horse slaughter plants

Two entities express interest in opening horse slaughter plants

Horses are heading to the continent for slaughter, as there are no equine slaughter plants currently in operation within the State.

NEWS 23 September 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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