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Carol Barrett: 'our business is no different from a family farm'

There are many potential challenges to face working closely with your family members, but there are even more moments of joy, writes Carol Barrett.

NEWS 27 May 2026

Carol Barrett: 'our business is no different from a family farm'

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Caroline Hennessy: smoke, spice and summertime hop options

Caroline Hennessy: smoke, spice and summertime hop options

NEWS 27 May 2026

Money Mentor: will Revenue take half if I wind up my tillage farm?

Money Mentor: will Revenue take half if I wind up my tillage farm?

MONEY MENTOR 27 May 2026

Gardening with Paul: blooming great time to be out in nature

Gardening with Paul: blooming great time to be out in nature

Gardening with Paul: blooming great time to be out in nature

GARDENING 27 May 2026

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘basking in the glow of solar power'

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘basking in the glow of solar power'

Desperate Farmhusband: ‘basking in the glow of solar power'

FEATURES 27 May 2026

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Ask Miriam: ‘my stubborn husband refuses to travel to meet our grandchild’

Ask Miriam: ‘my stubborn husband refuses to travel to meet our grandchild’

A reader in Munster seeks Miriam's help in convincing her recently retired farmer husband to take a trip to see his daughter and new grandchild in Australia instead of staying to deal with farm work.

ASK MIRIAM 27 May 2026

Karl Henry: ‘gardening is good for your health’

Karl Henry: ‘gardening is good for your health’

Working out in the garden is an effective and enjoyable way to build strength and stay young.

FEATURES 27 May 2026

Seven quirky festivals to check out this summer

Seven quirky festivals to check out this summer

Whether you have a grá for niche musical instruments or fancy immersing yourself in the arts scene, there’s a summer festival for you.

FEATURES 27 May 2026

Pet-friendly spots: give your dog a dream day out

Pet-friendly spots: give your dog a dream day out

Visit these warm and welcoming cafés, pubs, hotels and open spaces around the country where your four-legged friends will feel right at home, writes Claire Murrihy.

TRAVEL 27 May 2026

China’s ‘beef or bust’ diplomacy squeezes Brazilian beef exporters

China’s ‘beef or bust’ diplomacy squeezes Brazilian beef exporters

China absorbs roughly 60% of Brazil’s beef export revenues, making even localised friction a focal point for global commodities traders.

VIEWPOINTS 27 May 2026

IFA to hold regional meetings on Nature Restoration Law

IFA to hold regional meetings on Nature Restoration Law

IFA will hold three upcoming regional meetings, to coincide with the launch of the Government’s public consultation process on Ireland’s draft plan to implement the EU Nature Restoration Law.

NEWS 27 May 2026

The year in review with Macra national president O'Neill

The year in review with Macra national president O'Neill

Josephine O'Neill takes stock of her first year as Macra national president, reflecting on personal highs and lows – as well as the triumphs and struggles of rural youth on a whole.

NEWS 27 May 2026

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