IFJ Junior

Celebrating the 15 Rising Rural Stars

The IFJ junior Rising Rural Stars are heading to the Ploughing, come and join them on the day as we celebrate the best of young people living in rural Ireland, writes Sarah McIntosh.

NEWS 15 September 2025

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Farming enthusiasts galore in Tullamore

Farming enthusiasts galore in Tullamore

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IFJ Junior: show brothers are born and bred

IFJ Junior: show brothers are born and bred

FEATURES 16 July 2025

An abundance of talent in rural Ireland

An abundance of talent in rural Ireland

An abundance of talent in rural Ireland

FEATURES 25 June 2025

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Summer farm toys

Summer farm toys

FEATURES 25 June 2025

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Camán is king for Conor William Sheehan

Camán is king for Conor William Sheehan

The Cork teenager lives for hurling and that passion has resulted in a business he hopes to develop into a career.

FEATURES 25 June 2025

Eibhlín Clerkin: hatching a bright plan

Eibhlín Clerkin: hatching a bright plan

Eibhlín Clerkin’s passion for farming is contagious, writes Adam Woods, after visiting the family in Co Monaghan where they farm 80,000 broilers.

FEATURES 25 June 2025

Blaize Sugrue: ‘keep trying and never give up’

Blaize Sugrue: ‘keep trying and never give up’

From the classroom to the athletics track, Blaize Sugrue applies a ‘give it a go’ attitude to everything he does.

FEATURES 25 June 2025

From quarry to qualifier: Brooke Morrow and Sid the pony

From quarry to qualifier: Brooke Morrow and Sid the pony

Untrained. Unlikely. Unstoppable - the story of Brooke Morrow and the pony no one wanted.

NEWS 25 June 2025

Ruth Murtagh: full-forward on the field and full of love for farming

Ruth Murtagh: full-forward on the field and full of love for farming

From the farm and the bog to the football field and beyond, Ruth isn’t afraid of hard work and she has bright plans for the future.

FEATURES 25 June 2025

Cillian Murphy is on a farm safety mission

Cillian Murphy is on a farm safety mission

Twelve-year-old Mayo farmer Cillian Murphy is on a mission to spread awareness about the importance of farm safety.

FEATURES 25 June 2025

Rocca Murphy is a rising star on stage and screen

Rocca Murphy is a rising star on stage and screen

Talented Clare performer Rocco Murphy has already appeared on stage and the big screen and is one to watch.

L2 25 June 2025

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