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Dairy farmer before courts for animal neglect accused of breaking bail terms

A dairy farmer accused of animal welfare breaches has been given two weeks to respond to papers that could see him jailed, pending trial.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Dairy farmer before courts for animal neglect accused of breaking bail terms

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Continuing bail for 32-year-old accused of cattle theft

Continuing bail for 32-year-old accused of cattle theft

NEWS 4 March 2026

Fair Deal: interest, deferrals and second charges explained

Fair Deal: interest, deferrals and second charges explained

L2 4 March 2026

John Magnier drops plan to appeal Barne Estate ruling

John Magnier drops plan to appeal Barne Estate ruling

John Magnier drops plan to appeal Barne Estate ruling

NEWS 19 February 2026

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

Climate rules must factor into planning decisions

RENEWABLES 11 February 2026

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New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

New Mercosur safeguards could see lower tariffs suspended

The EU could temporarily suspend tariff preferences on agricultural imports from the Mercosur countries if a surge in imports harms EU producers.

NEWS 3 December 2025

What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

What happens if the family farm is left to an outsider?

What happens when land is left to someone outside the immediate family?

L2 3 December 2025

Strict bail conditions for man accused of Cork cattle thefts

Strict bail conditions for man accused of Cork cattle thefts

Gardaí told the court that Mr Dineen had admitted to “getting a kick” out of committing some of the offences.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

The court judgement threatens to make a wide range of routine land-use and outdoor activities potentially incompatible with EU law.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Further two weeks in custody for Cork farmer

Further two weeks in custody for Cork farmer

A 31-year-old man in west Cork has been remanded in custody to appear before Clonakilty District Court in two weeks’ time.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Man charged over cattle theft in Cork

Man charged over cattle theft in Cork

Colm Dineen of Cappaghmore, Ballydehob, Co Cork appeared before Macroom District Court in Co Cork on Wednesday for offences related to cattle theft. Olivia Kelleher reports.

NEWS 3 December 2025

Michael Scully loses Supreme Court case

Michael Scully loses Supreme Court case

The latest round of legal proceedings between Michael Scully and Coucal Limited went in favour of the group of investors who bought into one of Castle Carbery's Polish funds.

NEWS 3 December 2025

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Advice for supporting gut health

Taking a preventative approach to scours and supplying calves with targeted health products during digestive disturbance are essential for sustained growth.

Advice for supporting gut health

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