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Poultry
Lidl signs deal with McCaghey Turkeys
James Hanly
Established in 1951, McCaghey Turkeys has grown to become Ireland’s largest family-owned turkey processor with all of its turkey farms fully Bord Bia approved.
4 December 2024 Around the country
Country Vibes
What we've been loving around the country this week.
4 December 2024 Neven
Neven Maguire: let's get the (food) party started
These two delicious dishes would make ideal appetisers to liven up any Christmas gathering.
The Book Corner: ‘Tis the season to be reading
A choice of books across the genres to fill your downtime over the festive season, writes Leo Powell.
4 December 2024 Books
Festive and frugal: celebrate the season without overspending
This time of the year can be one of the most expensive – but by staying on top of your budget you can still have fun and embrace the holidays without the dreaded financial fallout, writes Carol Brick.
4 December 2024 Consumer
Margaret Leahy: ‘there’s a whole host of gifts that can keep on giving'
Some gifts can continue to bring joy long after the tree has gone to the recycling centre, writes Margaret Leahy.
4 December 2024 l2
Folklore: raising a glass to traditions
Live turkeys, drawing the line, the Christmas box with its candle and poitín were all part of Christmas traditions on 8 December, writes Shane Lehane.
4 December 2024 Features
Editorial: shop green, shop local
During these December days, you can shop green, shop local, even if that is online.
4 December 2024 Editorial
Beef Trends: quotes moving up daily
Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade, including the latest prices on factory-finished cattle.
4 December 2024 Markets
Substantial farm for pre-Chrsitmas auction
A large non-residential farm in the heart of the Golden Vale is to be sold by online auction in the week before Christmas, writes Tommy Moyles.
4 December 2024 For Sale
My Farming Week: Seamus Foley, Ballyhar Road, Killarney, Co Kerry
Christmas tree grower Seamus Foley runs his seasonal enterprise with his father Nicholas in Killarney.
4 December 2024 Forestry
Gardaí targeting Christmas tree robbers
The national police and security service told the Irish Farmers Journal that it will be conducting regular anti-crime patrols and checkpoints in the lead-up to the festive period.
4 December 2024 Forestry