Sarah McIntosh

smcintosh@farmersjournal.ie

Farmer Kaleb Cooper on pathways in agriculture

Clarkson’s Farm star Kaleb Cooper shared his farming insights with students at the Intro to Ag Transition Year Fair in the Aviva stadium.

EDUCATION 22 April 2026

Farmer Kaleb Cooper on pathways in agriculture

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The Shona Project: ‘we aim to educate, empower and inspire today’s girls’

The Shona Project: ‘we aim to educate, empower and inspire today’s girls’

EDUCATION 22 April 2026

Young Stock Podcast: live from the 'Intro to Ag Fair' with Kaleb Cooper

Young Stock Podcast: live from the 'Intro to Ag Fair' with Kaleb Cooper

NEWS 20 April 2026

Eoin Reardon is carving out a future for woodwork online

Eoin Reardon is carving out a future for woodwork online

Eoin Reardon is carving out a future for woodwork online

FEATURES 15 April 2026

Declan Buggy: 'DIY doesn’t have to be hard – I teach the basics’

Declan Buggy: 'DIY doesn’t have to be hard – I teach the basics’

Declan Buggy: 'DIY doesn’t have to be hard – I teach the basics’

CAREERS 15 April 2026

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NEWS 6 April 2026

Farmers don't want to be building holiday homes instead of farming - Cooper

Farmers don't want to be building holiday homes instead of farming - Cooper

As part of a panel discussion at the 'Intro to Ag Transition Year Fair', Kaleb Cooper spoke to attendees about the challenges facing farmers in England, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 6 April 2026

Young Stock Podcast: Katie Gleeson on returning to education as a mature student

Young Stock Podcast: Katie Gleeson on returning to education as a mature student

In this week’s episode, Sarah McIntosh sits down with Katie Gleeson to discuss the power of social media, challenges facing dairy farmers and her return to education.

NEWS 6 April 2026

Geoff Chapman: ‘we’re building a strong sense of community at FarmYard CrossFit’

Geoff Chapman: ‘we’re building a strong sense of community at FarmYard CrossFit’

Geoff Chapman, owner of FarmYard CrossFit, has carved a niche business in farm diversification, turning an old shed into a rural fitness hub.

FEATURES 6 April 2026

Beyond the gavel: inside the world of auctioneering with Adrianna Hegarty

Beyond the gavel: inside the world of auctioneering with Adrianna Hegarty

Adrianna Hegarty has seen the highs, lows and soaring land prices over her 20 years at the helm of Hegarty Properties – but still loves her career.

CAREERS 6 April 2026

First organic and biological Green Cert launched in Ireland

First organic and biological Green Cert launched in Ireland

The National Organic Training Skillnet has unveiled a programme designed to train farmers in the organic and biological sector.

EDUCATION 6 April 2026

Young Stock Podcast: Michael O’Leary on farming, fuel and future plans

Young Stock Podcast: Michael O’Leary on farming, fuel and future plans

On this week’s episode, Sarah and Daire sit down with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary, blending sharp insight with a candid conversation.

NEWS 6 April 2026

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€7,200 a year: what solar can save a 100-cow herd

With fuel costs and energy security dominating headlines, the case for generating your own power on farm has never been stronger. Solar PV delivers.

€7,200 a year: what solar can save a 100-cow herd

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