Deirdre Verney

dverney@farmersjournal.ie

'Just as every farm and family are different, so too is every succession story'

As we begin our succession series this week, it's time to look towards the next generation.

EDITORIAL 1 July 2026

'Just as every farm and family are different, so too is every succession story'

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Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

Country vibes... a few of our favourite things

L2 1 July 2026

Bridget Walsh: 'Special Olympics is a like second family to us'

Bridget Walsh: 'Special Olympics is a like second family to us'

FEATURES 17 June 2026

Get holiday-ready with top tips for smooth travel

Get holiday-ready with top tips for smooth travel

Get holiday-ready with top tips for smooth travel

CONSUMER 17 June 2026

Dad’s the way we like it: making memories this Father’s Day

Dad’s the way we like it: making memories this Father’s Day

Dad’s the way we like it: making memories this Father’s Day

FEATURES 17 June 2026

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Alpaca your worries away in the Sperrins

Alpaca your worries away in the Sperrins

The hedgerows are bursting with growth and goodness on this unique alpaca-led foraging trek in Co Tyrone with Sperrin Alpacas.

FEATURES 6 May 2026

Using your cúpla focal: Gaeltacht summer courses

Using your cúpla focal: Gaeltacht summer courses

A trip to the Gaeltacht is a rite of passage for many teenagers, but it also provides a beneficial boost to the language and the local economy.

FEATURES 6 May 2026

Pat Brereton: ‘older farmers tend to be a bit more nostalgic’

Pat Brereton: ‘older farmers tend to be a bit more nostalgic’

Farming in Ireland – Crisis and Climate – An Oral History from the Irish Midlands, is a new oral history book by Pat Brereton, which shines a light on farming past and present in the midlands.

FEATURES 6 May 2026

From big to small screens: take a tour of Ireland’s iconic locations

From big to small screens: take a tour of Ireland’s iconic locations

Capture your own movie moments all over Ireland at these five stunning locations

FEATURES 6 May 2026

Farm stars: father and son’s ‘Culchie’ debut

Farm stars: father and son’s ‘Culchie’ debut

Award-winning short film Culchie, featuring Pat McCarthy and his son Brian, is set to be screened at Fastnet Film Festival in Schull.

FEATURES 6 May 2026

CCPC calls for stronger penalties and reform

CCPC calls for stronger penalties and reform

Don’t just write off consumer issues – you have rights, and companies have responsibilities, according to the CCPC.

CONSUMER 6 May 2026

CycleUp: a stitch in time helps saves the planet

CycleUp: a stitch in time helps saves the planet

Based in a restored church in Roscommon, a rural social enterprise is turning waste textiles into positive opportunities for the local community.

FEATURES 6 May 2026

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How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

After more than two decades working with GPS technology, Tipperary contractor and dealer Robert O’Shea has witnessed precision farming become an increasingly important part of everyday farm management

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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