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‘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 7 January 2026

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

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Sport horse sales year finishes on a high

Sport horse sales year finishes on a high

L2 10 December 2025

In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

PROPERTY 20 November 2025

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

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

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

NEWS 8 October 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

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

FARMER WRITES 7 October 2025

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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 13 August 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 13 August 2025

Clare farms targeted in land price intimidation racket – TD

Clare farms targeted in land price intimidation racket – TD

Clare TD Cathal Crowe has highlighted “reprehensible” tactics being used to drive down land prices in the county to the Irish Farmers Journal.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Sommet De L'Èlevage to showcase the future of sustainable Livestock farming

Sommet De L'Èlevage to showcase the future of sustainable Livestock farming

From 7–10 October 2025, Clermont-Ferrand in France will host the 34th edition of the Sommet De L'Èlevage, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 13 August 2025

In pictures: US cattle ranch on 916,000ac hits the market

In pictures: US cattle ranch on 916,000ac hits the market

Fans of Yellowstone will no doubt want to take a look at this swathe of land in the US that has come on the market.

PROPERTY 13 August 2025

Horse-lover Grace is on an Equest’ for success

Horse-lover Grace is on an Equest’ for success

A Cork teenager has turned her love for her rescue foal into an accessible clothing brand.

NEWS 13 August 2025

Ragwort thriving in Leinster House

Ragwort thriving in Leinster House

Concerns have been raised about the growth of the weed and calls for immediate enforcement and public awareness about its presence on motorways, farmland, and urban estates.

DEALER 13 August 2025

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Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

Our success in export markets depends not only on finding new buyers, but on protecting the strong and hard-fought position we occupy on the global stage.

Irish dairy’s green advantage across the globe

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