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Paula Hynes

Paula Hynes is a busy dairy farmer from Aherla, Co Cork, with three daughters, a passion for good livestock and a no-nonsense approach to all of the above.

Asian woman selecting a large bottle of fresh milk from a refrigerated shelf.

Paula Hynes: Ireland could be the premium farm shop of the world

Do we over-focus on what is happening within Irish agriculture and not keep a close enough eye on what is happening in global agricultural circles?

Wed, 04 Nov, 2026

Paula Hynes: The Italian job — Meet the YMA team representing Ireland

Nine years after Georgie Hynes first entered the National Dairy Show ring barely able to hang onto her calf, the 13-year-old is heading to Italy as the youngest member of Team Ireland

Tue, 20 Oct, 2026

Paula Hynes: Bring the show ring to the cattle lines with a big screen

There were proud moments and plenty of hard work at Millstreet as Paula Hynes reflects on a memorable FBD National Dairy Show for Team Rathard

Tue, 13 Oct, 2026

Paula Hynes: Our biggest team yet heads to Millstreet

There have been weeks of daily washing and late nights as we prepare to enter 15 animals in the FBD National Dairy Show

Tue, 06 Oct, 2026

Paula Hynes: School meals are vital but the waste is indefensible

We blame farmers for emissions while millions of kilos of food go to waste

Wed, 30 Sep, 2026

Paula Hynes: If only genetic gain could be simplified

The world of shipping semen and embryos is far from simple, writes Cork dairy farmer Paula Hynes.

Fri, 11 Sep, 2026

Paula Hynes: Cashel Blue on the menu at Dualla show

A first visit to Dualla Show in Tipp was memorable for Paula as Jersey cow Cash won two championship sashes

Mon, 07 Sep, 2026

The sunshine meter was topped up for Iniscarra Show

Between awards, agricultural shows and the welcome return of rain, there has been plenty to celebrate as another busy autumn-calving season approaches.

Tue, 01 Sep, 2026

Paula Hynes: Different dairy systems deserve understanding — not criticism

Grass growth has slowed dramatically and, with no rain in sight , it looks as if paddocks will start to burn up

Mon, 20 Jul, 2026

Paula Hynes: 37°C on the farm and a stellar day at Cedarmore

The soaring temperatures made work on the farm difficult this week, with temperatures reaching 30°C in shaded parts of the yard and as high as 37°C in direct sunshine, writes Paula Hynes.

Wed, 15 Jul, 2026