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Interview: Erskine Holmes, a born co-operator

Co-op News talks to a stalwart of the co-op movement to mark his 80th birthday

Ireland’s first co-housing project looks for finance

The project was inspired by Lilac, a successful housing community in Leeds

Row continues over milk prices paid by Irish co-ops

'Co-ops must send a clear signal to farmers that they will hold the milk price to…

The co-operative movement and its role in the ‘Irish Question’

Co-operatives facilitated the adoption of new technologies throughout Ireland's rural economy.

The long slow road to Irish co-op reform

The sector has been crying out for legislative change – but what form will this take,…

Lakeland Dairies co-op announces 68 redundancies

The co-op said the Monaghan site had seen significant and recurring losses prior to the merger

Co-ops and Ireland: The shaping of a nation

Patrick Doyle looks the role of co-ops in the history of Ireland as it pushed for…

Price wars, mergers, demutualisations: Hard times for the dairy co-op?

After the sale of New Zealand’s Westland co-op, we take a look at the dairy sector…

How can agri co-ops deal with climate change, tough markets and Brexit?

'It’s a tough time being a farmer, but if they are willing to engage we can…

Why growing income is a challenge for Irish credit unions – despite record assets

A Central Bank says a poor loan to asset ratio is hitting income for the sector

Irish credit unions look to increase loan rates – and cap savings

The sector has been hit by higher costs and reduced demand for lending

EC agrees to extend approval for Irish credit union reform

'Since 2013 restructuring has transformed the sector, as credit unions transferred to become part of larger,…