Janine Kennedy

jakennedy@farmersjournal.ie

Food of the gods: the deep cultural roots of chocolate

We Irish love our chocolate, but do we know enough about it? Consumers are finding new ways to egg-press themselves this Easter.

NEWS 1 April 2026

Food of the gods: the deep cultural roots of chocolate

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‘Picky eating is as much nature as it is nurture’

‘Picky eating is as much nature as it is nurture’

L2 25 March 2026

Lust for Lisbon: a city break for foodie families this Easter

Lust for Lisbon: a city break for foodie families this Easter

TRAVEL 25 March 2026

Top five: what's hot this spring

Top five: what's hot this spring

Top five: what's hot this spring

NEWS 25 March 2026

Slow it down... Irish lamb, reimagined

Slow it down... Irish lamb, reimagined

Slow it down... Irish lamb, reimagined

RECIPES 25 March 2026

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Taste Tradition: living life in the land of milk and honey

Taste Tradition: living life in the land of milk and honey

Peter Gerrard is a former teacher and local historian who lives with one foot firmly rooted in his family history.

L2 11 March 2026

Easter table: sweet and savoury

Easter table: sweet and savoury

Celebrate Easter with a tempting mix of sweet bakes and savoury accompaniments – perfect dishes for a little seasonal indulgence.

RECIPES 11 March 2026

Kid-friendly feasts to enjoy this Easter break

Kid-friendly feasts to enjoy this Easter break

Planning a nice family dinner this Easter break? Here are some of our favourite family-friendly spots.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Springtime in Ireland is a time of rebirth and regeneration

Springtime in Ireland is a time of rebirth and regeneration

A far cry from the snow-covered landscape of her native Canada, Janine Kennedy is ready to embrace the fresh flavours and natural renewal of an Irish Easter.

L2 11 March 2026

Living the ice cream dream: ‘we love supporting farmers’

Living the ice cream dream: ‘we love supporting farmers’

Emerald Ice Cream was dreamed up by two friends with a shared love of food, farming and dairy – now they sell on a global scale.

NEWS 11 March 2026

Fancy some Easter family fun in the Marble City?

Fancy some Easter family fun in the Marble City?

Looking to get away for a few days with the kids over Easter break? Kilkenny is a small but mighty city.

TRAVEL 11 March 2026

Raw milk: ‘it has the potential to be a vital community asset’

Raw milk: ‘it has the potential to be a vital community asset’

Raw milk is considered a high risk product by the Food Safety Authority of Ireland but advocates say there is a growing demand for it because of its health benefits and taste profile.

NEWS 11 March 2026

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BVD – the silent risk that still remains

Irish farmers have made remarkable progress in the fight against bovine viral diarrhoea. Since 2013, the number of persistently infected calves has fallen from over 16,000 to 485 in 2024.

BVD – the silent risk that still remains

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