Deirdre Verney

dverney@farmersjournal.ie

Editorial: ‘every euro you spend with a local business invests in the community’

Shopping local this season will keep small businesses standing proud in rural communities.

EDITORIAL 12 November 2025

News 2

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Crafter Micheál is making a difference, one reindeer at a time

Crafter Micheál is making a difference, one reindeer at a time

FEATURES 12 November 2025

Shannon Copland's fine balancing act

Shannon Copland's fine balancing act

FEATURES 5 November 2025

Pastures New for broadcaster Clare Balding

Pastures New for broadcaster Clare Balding

Pastures New for broadcaster Clare Balding

FEATURES 5 November 2025

Fang-tastic Howl-oween fun for all the family

Fang-tastic Howl-oween fun for all the family

Fang-tastic Howl-oween fun for all the family

FEATURES 22 October 2025

ADVERTISEMENT

MOST READ STORIES

1

2

3

4

5

Chorus to crafts: women’s groups finding harmony

Chorus to crafts: women’s groups finding harmony

From local choirs to women’s sheds, community groups offer more than hobbies – they are spaces to belong and connect in rural Ireland.

L2 17 September 2025

Neven Maguire: mince-spirational dishes to enjoy

Neven Maguire: mince-spirational dishes to enjoy

A meatball mince medley to bring great flavour and value for the family dinner.

NEVEN 17 September 2025

Top tips to save money on your bills this autumn

Top tips to save money on your bills this autumn

With rising costs squeezing households, now is the time to find ways to save and stretch your budget.

CONSUMER 17 September 2025

Give a hoot: the farmer’s friend needs our help

Give a hoot: the farmer’s friend needs our help

The barn owl may be the star of the small screen, but off screen the endangered species is vanishing from our fields and fighting for survival.

CL-IFJHOME 17 September 2025

Leitrim landscapes inspire Kelly O'Rourke's luxury fashion designs

Leitrim landscapes inspire Kelly O'Rourke's luxury fashion designs

Designer Kelly O’Rourke is putting Leitrim on the map with clothing made from quality fabrics.

FEATURES 17 September 2025

From war-torn Syria to making music in Leitrim

From war-torn Syria to making music in Leitrim

Acclaimed singer and bouzouki player who fled Syria following the death of his son has found joy and hope in Carrick-on-Shannon.

FEATURES 17 September 2025

Tadhg J Devery: 'maybe people are missing Glenroe or something'

Tadhg J Devery: 'maybe people are missing Glenroe or something'

From viral videos to a sell-out live theatre show, Offaly’s Tadhg J Devery is a rising star inspired by countryside characters and humour.

FEATURES 17 September 2025

SPONSORED

PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

Francesca Perfetto heads Bord Bia’s office in Milan, Italy, and tells the Irish Farmers Journal about promoting Irish food and drink in her country.

PGI boosting value of all beef in Italy

LOAD MORE STORIES