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€1m funding secured for agricultural shows

Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Dara Calleary TD has confirmed funding of over €1m to support agricultural shows in 2026.

PEDIGREE 8 March 2026

€1m funding secured for agricultural shows

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'A sudden death changes the pulse on a farm and throws everything into turmoil'

'A sudden death changes the pulse on a farm and throws everything into turmoil'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 4 March 2026

'Feeding new-born calves is definitely the best job on the farm'

'Feeding new-born calves is definitely the best job on the farm'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 25 February 2026

€17.6m for rural roads and laneways

€17.6m for rural roads and laneways

€17.6m for rural roads and laneways

NEWS 25 February 2026

'I am so grateful to Tim - he makes my life with cancer better every day'

'I am so grateful to Tim - he makes my life with cancer better every day'

'I am so grateful to Tim - he makes my life with cancer better every day'

KATHERINE O'LEARY 18 February 2026

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‘Preparing for the RTÉ crew was tough – but brought out the best in my family'

‘Preparing for the RTÉ crew was tough – but brought out the best in my family'

There were kisses on my windows. Which grandchild could it be, Peter or Katie?

KATHERINE O'LEARY 7 January 2026

‘On a mission to celebrate and empower women: believe you can make a difference'

‘On a mission to celebrate and empower women: believe you can make a difference'

A trip to An Grianán is to be celebrated, so step up and participate to make a difference.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 7 January 2026

‘Change can be difficult – that’s where family and friends come to the rescue’

‘Change can be difficult – that’s where family and friends come to the rescue’

Dealing with a change of plan can be difficult – that's where family and friends come to the rescue.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 7 January 2026

‘Managing negativity in our farming lives is about seeking out positivity’

‘Managing negativity in our farming lives is about seeking out positivity’

We can help manage negativity in our farming lives positivity through initiatives like the Positive Farmers conference.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 7 January 2026

Will Elon enter the Angus market?

Will Elon enter the Angus market?

Elon Musk is known for escalating personal enmities into business activity. He can't buy Ryanair, will he breed cattle instead?

DEALER 7 January 2026

‘A new grandson brings a rush of love before cancer throws another curveball’

‘A new grandson brings a rush of love before cancer throws another curveball’

My heart is bursting with emotion and gratitude at the arrival of our fourth grandchild, Alan Philip.

KATHERINE O'LEARY 7 January 2026

‘It’s a new year, and it’s good to be alive – embrace it'

‘It’s a new year, and it’s good to be alive – embrace it'

The new year stretches ahead. Change the things that need changing. Resolve to keep a record of farm events in your diary.

FEATURES 7 January 2026

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Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

A high-quality and reliable agri electric water heater is paramount to the safety of livestock, the quality of produce and smooth production processes on dairy farms across Ireland.

Ireland’s best-selling water heaters designed for the Irish dairy industry

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