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Clare communities living in fear of trespassers

With Garda resources stretched, rural communities in Clare feel intimidated by trespassers with dogs on their land.

NEWS 11 November 2026

Clare communities living in fear of trespassers

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Review sets out order of events at Tyrone cull

Review sets out order of events at Tyrone cull

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

Much to learn from Fivemiletown review

Much to learn from Fivemiletown review

NORTHERN IRELAND 11 November 2026

Complaint to Central Bank over Irish firm allegedly linked to meat company JBS

Complaint to Central Bank over Irish firm allegedly linked to meat company JBS

Complaint to Central Bank over Irish firm allegedly linked to meat company JBS

NEWS 9 November 2026

Brothers' bale row - criminal damage of 10 bales 'is miles beyond 10 bales'

Brothers' bale row - criminal damage of 10 bales 'is miles beyond 10 bales'

Brothers' bale row - criminal damage of 10 bales 'is miles beyond 10 bales'

NEWS 28 October 2026

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Judge expects farmer accused of animal cruelty ‘to be preparing for trial’

Judge expects farmer accused of animal cruelty ‘to be preparing for trial’

“If Mr Coughlan knows one thing, I think he knows the Department is keen to get this case on. It’s just dragging on too long," the judge told the court. Jessica Thompson reports.

NEWS 23 October 2026

Jury discharged in trial of Mayo farmer accused of animal cruelty

Jury discharged in trial of Mayo farmer accused of animal cruelty

The Mayo farmer and his company are facing a combined total of 78 charges connected to the welfare of animals, reports Jessica Thompson.

NEWS 20 October 2026

A5 farmers must be fairly compensated

A5 farmers must be fairly compensated

Vesting land in 2026 at 2024 prices will be incredibly unfair for the farmers involved

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Who gets the payments when CAP entitlements disappear?

Who gets the payments when CAP entitlements disappear?

Farmers renegotiating land leases face uncertainty over who will benefit from future CAP payments if entitlements are abolished. Tax consultant Aisling Meehan explains the implications.

CL-IFJHOME 7 October 2026

High Court judge slaps down latest appeal against €175m Kilkenny wind farm

High Court judge slaps down latest appeal against €175m Kilkenny wind farm

A court challenge case against a Kilkenny wind farm has been before the courts for almost four years.

NEWS 5 October 2026

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

Producer organisation scheme reopens with grants of up to €10,000 a year

A grant of up to €10,000 per year is available to cover eligible administrative costs, including hiring personnel and acquiring relevant technology with another €3,000 available for legal fees.

NEWS 30 September 2026

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

The judicial review brought by the Leamlara Preservation Group against An Coimisiún Pleanála’s decision to approve the Ballysallagh Solar Farm was rejected.

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

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Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

As Ireland celebrates Science Week from 8 to 15 November, coordinated by Research Ireland, the theme 'Water: from molecule to ocean' looks at how climate change alters the water systems we rely upon.

Too much, too little – can science help farms with Ireland’s changing weather?

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