Family farm

Succession: the McDonnells’ alternative route to success

Every farm's succession story is unique. The McDonnell family explains how planning for the future led to the creation of Ballyhip Organics in Co Cavan and a new role for the next generation.

FEATURES 1 July 2026

Succession: the McDonnells’ alternative route to success

MOST READ STORIES

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

FEATURES 27 May 2026

The food tourism experience – ‘authenticity is the key’

NEWS 13 May 2026

Desperate Farmhusband: 'I have about 20 cows on the dole; not being milked'

FEATURES 22 April 2026

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

ASK MIRIAM 11 February 2026

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

A lifelong passion has grown into a unique heritage and wellness business in Co Down, where Robert Wallace has 26 donkeys as therapy animals.

FEATURES 1 January 1970

Legal Query : why can I not qualify for a full pension?

A farmer who has paid tax and PRSI since taking over the family farm in his mid-30s has been shocked to learn he will not qualify for a full State pension.

CONSUMER 1 January 1970

Legal query: Green Cert tax breaks and grant benefits explained

In this week's legal query, Aisling Meehan looks at whether it is worth a 38-year-old only-child who is due to inherit a farm in doing the Green Cert.

MONEY MENTOR 1 January 1970

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

Family farm

Succession: the McDonnells’ alternative route to success

MOST READ STORIES

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

The food tourism experience – ‘authenticity is the key’

Desperate Farmhusband: 'I have about 20 cows on the dole; not being milked'

Desperate Farmhusband: 'I have about 20 cows on the dole; not being milked'

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

Ask Miriam: 'sister in law's notions aren't welcome on family farm'

Cuddles, picnics, and care visits – donkeys offer it all

Legal Query : why can I not qualify for a full pension?

Legal query: Green Cert tax breaks and grant benefits explained

How FJ Dynamics is supporting smarter decisions in the field

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