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Rural crime podcast: silent threat on both sides of farm gate

A panel discussion chaired by Jacqueline Hogge discussed the rising rates of rural crime, specifically drug intimidation and domestic abuse, with expert speakers with lived experience.

NEWS 31 October 2026

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Maternity leave for farmers still a priority for IFA

Maternity leave for farmers still a priority for IFA

NEWS 29 October 2026

Benedictions and bikinis - Creedon a real Cork treat at Women & Ag conference

Benedictions and bikinis - Creedon a real Cork treat at Women & Ag conference

FEATURES 29 October 2026

'The day I asked for help was the bravest decision I ever made'

'The day I asked for help was the bravest decision I ever made'

'The day I asked for help was the bravest decision I ever made'

FEATURES 29 October 2026

Government saving scheme a 'no brainer' for farm families

Government saving scheme a 'no brainer' for farm families

Government saving scheme a 'no brainer' for farm families

NEWS 29 October 2026

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Editorial: 'the question every woman should ask at her mammogram'

Editorial: 'the question every woman should ask at her mammogram'

Do I have dense breasts? Any woman can have dense breasts, and breast density can only be identified on a mammogram. The answer could save your life.

EDITORIAL 28 October 2026

Best gardening books for Christmas: expert picks for all skill levels

Best gardening books for Christmas: expert picks for all skill levels

From plant encyclopedias to vegetable-growing guides, these are the best gardening books to buy as Christmas gifts for gardeners and plant enthusiasts, writes Paul Maher.

GARDENING 28 October 2026

How to manage multiple pensions without losing valuable benefits

How to manage multiple pensions without losing valuable benefits

If you have multiple pensions from different jobs, should you combine them? ifac's Martin Glennon explains the benefits, risks and key retirement considerations.

MONEY MENTOR 28 October 2026

Storm preparation: the essentials I keep in my emergency box

Storm preparation: the essentials I keep in my emergency box

After days without power during previous storms, Margaret Leahy now keeps a fully stocked emergency box and shares her practical tips for getting storm-ready.

BLOG 28 October 2026

Farm diversification: how rural entrepreneurs are creating new income streams

Farm diversification: how rural entrepreneurs are creating new income streams

From agritourism and fibre crafts to market gardening, Erasmus+ projects at TUS are helping farmers and rural entrepreneurs develop new income streams, build business skills, writes Claire Murphy.

CAREERS 28 October 2026

How one farmer cracked the egg vending market

How one farmer cracked the egg vending market

Cavan farmer Ben Tierney has turned a simple idea into a thriving enterprise, selling fresh eggs around the clock through a network of vending machines.

CAREERS 28 October 2026

Halloween folklore: the mystery of the fairy wind

Halloween folklore: the mystery of the fairy wind

Ancient Irish folklore held that sudden winds on Halloween signalled the passing of the Slua Sídh, the fairy host, across the countryside, writes folklorist Shane Lehane.

FEATURES 28 October 2026

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Winter vaccination: one less job for busy farmers in spring

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