Opinion
The true start date to spring in the minds of Irish farmers over many generations has traditionally been St. Patrick’s Day.
N.Ireland
Dual access to markets in the EU and Britain is a huge advantage for NI agri-food producers, according to Minister Andrew Muir.
Rural Life
Among the sounds of gates and livestock, the voice of veteran auctioneer, George Candler, has become synonymous with Kilkenny Mart.
Met Éireann said that mainly dry and settled weather is forecast to develop across the country from the middle of this week.
Agri Politics
Seattle, San Francisco and Sacramento are on the itinerary for Minister Martin Heydon's St. Patrick’s Day visit to the United States.
Forestry
Minister Michael Healy-Rae has met with agriculture and forestry ministers in Finland and Latvia as part his St. Patrick's Day engagements.
Agri-Business
Minister of State Noel Grealish has begun his engagements in New Zealand as part of the government’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day programme.
Gardaí said the campaign which runs until Wednesday (March 18) will target drink and drug driving, as well as other dangerous behaviours
Bord Bia has announced a global St Patrick’s Day programme promoting Irish food and drink across 15 countries.
Kerrygold has announced a promotional campaign that plans to bring the crisp sandwich from Irish kitchens to the streets of New York.
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine will travel to San Francisco as part of this year's St. Patrick’s Day programme.
Dairy
As St. Patrick's day approaches, grazing conditions seem to be favouring most farmers as dry, sunny spells improve grass growth rates.
An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have issued an appeal to motorists ahead of the St. Patrick's Day weekend.
Bord Bia has announced a global programme of promotional and trade activities across 13 countries in celebration of St. Patrick’s Day.
The beginning of March brings with it the the start of Seachtain na Gaeilge, an international Irish language festival.
The government announced the St. Patrick's Day programme for 2025; the ministers will promote Irish interests and values in the world.
Mention St. Patrick to most people within the Irish sheep industry and their minds will immediately turn to the issue of lambing ewes.
While people may be busy attending St. Patrick's Day parades, March 17 has a different meaning for some potato farmers across the country.
Met Éireann has said that there will be mixed weather conditions for the St. Patrick's weekend, with sunshine, rain and showers expected.
A TD believes the government has "missed an opportunity" not to gift all-Irish wool items as part of the St. Patrick's Day programme
The body representing the Irish whiskey industry are lobbying members of the US Congress for protections for Irish whiskey in the country.
Met Éireann is giving the weather for the special day to honour St. Patrick to be pretty much what we might have all expected
Bord Bia is marking St. Patrick’s Day with the launch of global activities this week to promote Irish produce to trade customers
