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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

Michael Scully loses Supreme Court case

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Listen: Making use of Northern Ireland’s geological gift

Listen: Making use of Northern Ireland’s geological gift

PODCAST 26 November 2025

Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after dead calves found on farm

Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after dead calves found on farm

NEWS 26 November 2025

Farmers penalised for returning illegal plastic

Farmers penalised for returning illegal plastic

Farmers penalised for returning illegal plastic

NEWS 19 November 2025

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

MONEY MENTOR 19 November 2025

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Up to 300 farmers charged double for returning illegal plastic

Up to 300 farmers charged double for returning illegal plastic

IFFPG is Ireland's approved farm plastics recycling compliance scheme collecting an estimated 45,000t of farm plastics this year.

NEWS 23 September 2025

Why can’t I leave my farm to my son in my will?

Why can’t I leave my farm to my son in my will?

The impact of parents holding property as joint tenants on succession for family members.

L2 23 September 2025

High Court allows farmer to challenge residential zoning of his land for tax

High Court allows farmer to challenge residential zoning of his land for tax

The farmer has argued that the imposition of a residential zoning on his lands farmed could necessitate a sale that would interfere with his livelihood. Paul Neilan reports.

NEWS 23 September 2025

Farm taxes: cutting the stamp duty on land from 7.5% to 1%

Farm taxes: cutting the stamp duty on land from 7.5% to 1%

Caitríona Morrissey looks at how consanguinity relief reduces the stamp duty payable on farmland.

NEWS 23 September 2025

RHI payments to be based on historic use

RHI payments to be based on historic use

RHI claimants who still use accredited boilers will get annual payments for the rest of their 20-year scheme agreement.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 2025

Muir expects new UK-EU agreement in 2027

Muir expects new UK-EU agreement in 2027

In May 2025, the UK and EU confirmed plans to reach a new agreement on SPS rules, although no timeline for reaching a final deal was given.

NORTHERN IRELAND 23 September 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 23 September 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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