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Irish Farmers' Association honours great campaigners

Ray Ryan reports on the 300 surviving veterans whose efforts 50 years ago led to farmers having a voice in national policy formation.

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Bantry tribute to historic farmers’ rights march

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Turning point Farmers’ Rights Campaign to be recalled at 2pm in Bantry today

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The historic battle to increase price of milk

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Family values to fore for Ireland’s farming leaders

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Great 60 years for IFA, but it’s as challenging as ever

Hogan vows to seek fairness in supply chain costs

Farmers can expect the EU to take a more active role in seeking greater fairness in supply chain costs, said Agriculture Commissioner Phil Hogan.

Wed, 07 Jan, 2015

IFA pauses to reflect on 60 years of proud service to Irish farmers

Tomorrow, January 6, is a special day for the Irish Farmers’ Association as we commemorate the 60th anniversary of our founding.

Mon, 05 Jan, 2015

IFA celebrates 60-year rollercoaster journey

Ray Ryan looks at the proud history of an organisation which was set up to give farmers a voice in their own affairs.

Mon, 29 Dec, 2014

Paddy feted for selfless service

THE voluntary work being done by thousands of farmers and others in communities across rural Ireland is an extension of their families.

Mon, 20 Oct, 2014

Nine nominated for Paddy Fitzgerald Award for contribution to rural life

Nine finalists have been nominated for the Paddy Fitzgerald Memorial Award to be presented at Adare, Co Limerick, this Sunday night.

Thu, 09 Oct, 2014

ICOS former president recognised for his exceptional contribution

THE Irish Cooperative Organisation Society (ICOS) has awarded the Plunkett Award for Co-operative Endeavour to its former president Donie Cashman for his exceptional contribution to Irish agriculture.

Tue, 31 May, 2011

Franchise holders criticise Burger King management

Burger King Corp’s franchisees took aim at the fast-food chain’s management, complaining to the restaurant’s board about a series of decisions they say are “ill-conceived” and put the burger joint’s business in “deep trouble”.

Wed, 18 Nov, 2009

Thousands mourn the passing of two of farming’s leading figures

THE death last weekend of Sean Healy, the first general secretary of what is now the 86,000-member Irish Farmers Association, was noted with great regret by thousands of farmers countrywide.

Wed, 06 Aug, 2008

Reunion recalls NFA march

One of the most challenging protest events in Irish farming history has been recalled at a reunion in Co Limerick of some of the surviving participants of the famous NFA march to Dublin more than four decades ago.

Thu, 07 Feb, 2008

Rea did everything for the betterment of farm families

A VOICE that has been fearlessly outspoken in the best interest of farmers and their families for almost half a century has been silenced with the untimely passing of Joe Rea.

Thu, 12 Jul, 2007

Chelsea midfielder suspended from international team

Chelsea midfielder Mikel John Obi has today been indefinitely suspended from representing Nigeria at international level.

Thu, 21 Jun, 2007

Mourinho targets Champions League

Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho left London on a charity mission to Africa today after setting his sights on winning the Champions League next season.

Tue, 29 May, 2007

Rural award a tribute to Paddy Fitzgerald

PADDY FITZGERALD’S lifetime of rural voluntary endeavour will be recalled Thursday night when the award which commemorates him will be presented at Adare, Co Limerick.

Thu, 23 Nov, 2006

Deasy believes he can make difference for farms

TIPPERARY livestock and tillage farmer, Ruaidhri Deasy, wants a better future for farm families through strong decisive leadership.

Thu, 24 Nov, 2005

FBD insurance reports record profits of €87m

THE farmer founded and controlled insurance company FBD is on course for the best year ever.

Thu, 08 Sep, 2005

North Cork remembers its IFA stalwarts

STALWARTS of the Irish Farmers’ Association were remembered, when the North Cork executive celebrated the golden jubilee of the foundation of the National Farmers Association.

Thu, 16 Jun, 2005

Farming faithful flock to IFA golden jubilee

GOD must have been in the IFA, judging by the religious overtones that gripped the RDS yesterday for the association’s golden jubilee celebrations.

Fri, 07 Jan, 2005

Review a timely opportunity for IFA to examine itself

IFA’s announcement of a review of its activities will give the organisation a timely opportunity in 2005, its 50th year, to guard itself against mid-life crisis.

Thu, 20 May, 2004

Farm leaders to get Fitzgerald award for community service

SERVICE to their community will be recognised when nine Munster farming leaders gather for the presentation of the Fitzgerald Memorial Award next week.

Thu, 13 May, 2004

We can't deal with terrorist attack, warn firefighters

THE Chief Fire Officers' Association has written to the Department of Environment warning that the country's fire service is incapable of dealing with a major terrorist attack.

Fri, 02 Apr, 2004

Terrorist threat – Uncertainty offers little reassurance

Taoiseach Bertie Ahern recently declared that this country was unlikely to be a target of a major terrorist strike, a sentiment which possibly did not give comfort to everybody.

Fri, 02 Apr, 2004

Bitter memories make Bertie skip the beef on the political menu

WE can be sure that Larry Goodman did not drop his multi-million euro lawsuit against the Government because he thought he had such a good case.

Sat, 20 Sep, 2003

O’Doherty first female winner of community award

A PRESTIGIOUS regional award for community endeavour has been won by a woman for the first time in the award’s 10 year history.

Thu, 29 May, 2003

Slattery claims IFA spirit diluted

A FORMER senior officer of IFA has rebuked those who use the organisation for their personal benefit.

Thu, 29 May, 2003

Well, look who warned farmers about the risks of a ‘dole mentality’

By Ryle Dwyer

Sat, 11 Jan, 2003

The egos have landed

Festus Onigbinde is clearly a man who enjoys a challenge. Not only was he given just three months to mould Nigeria into a team capable of challenging at the World Cup finals, but he inherits a side renowned for harbouring huge egos amid the undoubted talent.

Sat, 01 Jun, 2002