News - Brazil
Local Senator hits back at Brazlian school meal claims
Brazilian beef faces an EU ban from September, unless the country meets rules on antibiotic use in animals.
May 28, 2026 13:07
EU Commissioner says Mercosur deal could be implemented provisionally
MEPs last month decided to refer the agreement to the European Court of Justice.
Feb 4, 2026 09:11
Hopes for fewer south American trade barriers
The Mercosur agreement would significantly reduce tariffs - but is strongly opposed by Irish farmers.
Dec 19, 2025 13:07
Mass farming protest in Brussels over Mercosur and CAP
The EU's planned agreement with Brazil, Argentina, Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay is controversial as farming groups say it'll allow lower quality beef into the European market.
Dec 18, 2025 08:49
New concerns raised over South American trade deal after beef recall
The recall follows the discovery of banned hormones in beef exported from Brazil to the EU.
Dec 2, 2025 13:24
'Incredible' - widespread illegal access to antibiotics in Brazil
In almost every town the Irish Farmers Journal visited, prescription-only antibiotics were bought over the counter in agricultural supply stores.
Nov 20, 2025 09:04
Monster auction in Lecarrow to support local priest’s mission in Brazil
The Fr Pat Brennan Brazilian Mission Fund is organising the event at Coffey's Bar this evening at 8pm.
Oct 26, 2025 09:35
Brazilian Day event takes place today in Roscommon
Kilbride Community Centre will be hosting Brazilian Day today until 5pm.
Sep 13, 2025 13:05
Special mass to take place in aid of local priest's work in Brazil
Lecarrow native, Fr Pat, has been working in the Amazon region of Brazil for almost 50 years.
Sep 6, 2025 13:03
Special bingo fundraiser to take place in Lecarrow in aid of local priest
The event to raise money for Fr Pat Brennan's work in Brazil will take at St John's Community Centre.
Aug 29, 2025 13:16
Fundraisers to take place in south Roscommon in aid of popular priest
Fr Pat Brennan has been working in the Amazon region of Brazil for the past 47 years.
Aug 17, 2025 09:17
First ever Brazilian Day festivities to kick off in Roscommon today
The family day is being held at the Kilbride Community Centre and is marking the country's Independence Day, which occurred on September 7th.
Sep 15, 2024 10:30
No survivors reported following plane crash in Brazil
It's not thought anyone on the ground was injured.
Aug 10, 2024 08:24
Roscommon resident stranded in Brazil after suffering stroke
James father went to Brazil to help his wife following the death of her mother but then suffered a stroke leaving him with little power on the left side of his body
Apr 25, 2022 18:09Shannonside Newsletter
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