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Dempsey at Large: the co-op share dilemma

Co-ops do not come under ordinary company law, but are instead under the Registrar of Friendly Societies.

VIEWPOINTS 13 May 2026

Dempsey at Large: the co-op share dilemma

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Share farming: a practical route to stepping back

Share farming: a practical route to stepping back

L2 13 May 2026

Kerry Group share performance raised at AGM

Kerry Group share performance raised at AGM

NEWS 6 May 2026

Kerry Group shares rise on 'good start' to 2026

Kerry Group shares rise on 'good start' to 2026

Kerry Group shares rise on 'good start' to 2026

NEWS 30 April 2026

Glanbia shares jump on strong earnings

Glanbia shares jump on strong earnings

Glanbia shares jump on strong earnings

NEWS 29 April 2026

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No share-up rule in new Kerry contracts

No share-up rule in new Kerry contracts

It was originally intended that milk suppliers would need to invest 5c/l in the co-op over the course of at least five years, writes Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Last time Kerry shares were this low, Stan McCarthy was CEO

Last time Kerry shares were this low, Stan McCarthy was CEO

The company has suffered in the wider market selloff and from challenges in the food and beverage market.

NEWS 11 February 2026

A nice payday

A nice payday

Glanbia’s chief financial officer timed his big payout perfectly.

DEALER 11 February 2026

Solid results from Glanbia

Solid results from Glanbia

The company’s 2025 financial results were dominated by whey prices.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Kerry shares drop in wake of results

Kerry shares drop in wake of results

The latest numbers from the global taste and nutrition company received a negative reaction from financial markets

NEWS 11 February 2026

Kerry shares dip after annual results announcement

Kerry shares dip after annual results announcement

Taste and ingredient company’s 2025 performance in line with analyst expectations

NEWS 11 February 2026

Big three saw mixed market returns in 2025

Big three saw mixed market returns in 2025

Kerry Group, Glanbia and FBD are all due to report annual results for 2025 in the coming weeks.

NEWS 11 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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