Deirdre Verney

dverney@farmersjournal.ie

IFJ Junior: ‘I didn’t think the tractor video would get so much traction’

Tom Gorman recalls travelling by tractor to Brussels with her father, IFA president Francie Gorman, for a major Europe-wide farmers’ protest last December.

FEATURES 12 August 2026

IFJ Junior: ‘I didn’t think the tractor video would get so much traction’

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Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

L2 12 August 2026

Rising rural star makes history at Fleadh

Rising rural star makes history at Fleadh

FEATURES 10 August 2026

Editorial: ‘you’ll never plough a field by turning it over in your head’

Editorial: ‘you’ll never plough a field by turning it over in your head’

Editorial: ‘you’ll never plough a field by turning it over in your head’

EDITORIAL 5 August 2026

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country Vibes... a few of our favourite things

AROUND THE COUNTRY 5 August 2026

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Back-to-school costs for secondary students top €1,200

Back-to-school costs for secondary students top €1,200

The latest Barnardos Back to School Survey highlights the rising cost of starting secondary school, with digital devices continuing to drive higher classroom expenses.

CONSUMER 8 July 2026

Wicklow lavender fields bloom into global fragrance success

Wicklow lavender fields bloom into global fragrance success

LAVÓ's Kilmacanogue lavender farm is ready for harvest beneath the Wicklow hills.

FEATURES 8 July 2026

Editorial: 'volunteers are the unsung heroes behind Ireland's summer events'

Editorial: 'volunteers are the unsung heroes behind Ireland's summer events'

Summer events simply couldn't happen without the dedication of volunteers.

EDITORIAL 8 July 2026

'Nobody can run away from farm succession' - Teagasc expert

'Nobody can run away from farm succession' - Teagasc expert

Teagasc farm management specialist Klara McGriskin says delaying succession planning only makes the process more difficult for farming families, urging them to start the conversation early.

CAREERS 8 July 2026

Editorial: ‘the enduring power of sport as a unifying force for good'

Editorial: ‘the enduring power of sport as a unifying force for good'

From grassroots clubs to global competitions, sport continues to bring people together, breaking down barriers and building communities.

EDITORIAL 8 July 2026

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

From knitting for a worthy cause and personalised pet keyrings to poetry that inspires, Deirdre Verney, Diarmuid Nugent and Audrey Kane share a few of their favourite things from around the country.

MY FARMING WEEK 8 July 2026

Stylist Marietta Doran on her rural roots and Galway Races fashion tips

Stylist Marietta Doran on her rural roots and Galway Races fashion tips

Growing up on a farm in Co Carlow shaped stylist and TV personality Marietta Doran in countless positive ways. As the Galway Races approach, she shares top fashion tips for the week.

FEATURES 8 July 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

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