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

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

L2 4 February 2026

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

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Strict bail conditions for man accused of Cork cattle thefts

Strict bail conditions for man accused of Cork cattle thefts

NEWS 22 January 2026

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

NEWS 18 January 2026

Further two weeks in custody for Cork farmer

Further two weeks in custody for Cork farmer

Further two weeks in custody for Cork farmer

NEWS 7 January 2026

Man charged over cattle theft in Cork

Man charged over cattle theft in Cork

Man charged over cattle theft in Cork

NEWS 10 December 2025

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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 12 November 2025

Listen: Making use of Northern Ireland’s geological gift

Listen: Making use of Northern Ireland’s geological gift

The Permian salt formation roughly 1,500 m below the Larne Lough, could enable storage of up to 500 million m³ of renewable gas, writes Stephen Robb .

PODCAST 12 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

The dead calves were found as a result of a major investigation conducted by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, in September 2022. David Raleigh reports.

NEWS 12 November 2025

Farmers penalised for returning illegal plastic

Farmers penalised 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 12 November 2025

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

Legal advice: dealing with wills and S117 claims by children

When making a will, its important to be mindful of being fair to children. What you regard as fair may not be fair in your child's view.

MONEY MENTOR 12 November 2025

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 12 November 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 12 November 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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