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30.5ac farm and ‘stunning views’ on foothills of Dublin Mountains

October 26, 2018

JP&M Doyle brings to the market a 30.5ac residential farm in Woodtown, Rathfarnham, Dublin 16. The area is described by the agent as…

City commonage farmers campaign for cattle grids

January 28, 2018

Sheep

Farmers in Glenasmole, near Tallaght in Dublin, are campaigning for the installation of cattle grids to prevent their sheep from wandering off commonage…

Dublin pumpkin grower carves out a busy lifestyle

October 15, 2017

Rural Life

Co. Dublin pumpkin grower, Denise Buckley, is currently busy on her third-generation family farm, as Halloween fast approaches. She is one of five…

City farmers affected by increased recreational use of Dublin Mountains

September 17, 2017

Rural Life

Increased recreational use of the Dublin Mountains is impacting on some city farmers, who are facing issues such as sheep worrying. Terry Murphy…

International animal genetics conference in Dublin this week

July 18, 2017

Over 700 scientists from 52 countries gathered in University College Dublin (UCD) yesterday (Monday, July 17), for the start of the 36th International Society…

Dublin to host renowned Guinness X Meatopia festival

June 11, 2017

Rural Life

The Guinness X Meatopia festival is on its way to Dublin and will showcase what it describes as the “very best of Irish meat,”…

Flavours of Fingal County Show brings farming to the city

May 31, 2017

Rural Life

The fifth annual Flavours of Fingal County Show, held in the grounds of Newbridge House and Farm, Donabate, is taking place on Saturday, June…

‘Cost of Shannon-Dublin water pipeline out of kilter with rural funding’

February 12, 2017

Environment

The cost of the Shannon-Dublin water pipeline is out of kilter with rural funding, according to ICSA General Secretary Eddie Punch. Estimated costs…

New Greenways Strategy in the pipeline from Department of Tourism

December 23, 2016

Other

The Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport is planning to develop a new strategy for the future development and funding of greenways in Ireland,…

Video: All-Ireland winners visit farm where Bothar animals are hand-reared

December 13, 2016

Rural Life

Two Dublin senior football stars, alongside their Manager Jim Gavin, recently visited Shelton Abbey open prison in Wicklow, where Bothar animals are hand reared.…

Farmers to hear about the consequences of proposed Dublin-Shannon pipeline

December 9, 2016

Rural Life

Landowners who might be affected by the proposed Dublin-Shannon pipeline are being encouraged to attend a public meeting tomorrow, December 10, in Nenagh,…

Pics: Growing potatoes on a roof and harvesting honey on one urban farm

December 3, 2016

There are over 60 varieties of potatoes being grown on a roof, where nine colonies of bees and fish are helping to grow…

The unofficial guide to UCD for new Ag students (not suitable for parents)

September 13, 2016

Rural Life

Over 200 young farmers and farmettes will start agricultural science in UCD in September. But what advice can former graduates offer to the…

‘Farmers’ grazing rights must be respected after sale of Dublin Mountains land’

August 8, 2016

Rural Life

The grazing rights which up to 40 farmers have on the 4,900ac of land in Glenasmole, south Dublin must be fully respected following…

Dublin candiate for South Leinster IFA Regional Chair

January 28, 2016

Agri-Business

Dublin-based PJ Jones, a horticulture farmer, has been nominated by Dublin to contest the South Leinster Regional Chair position. Jones was nominated at last Thursday’s…

5 telltale signs it’s December 8 – the day the country goes shopping

December 7, 2015

Rural Life

December 8 is traditionally the day that country people go to Dublin or the nearest big town to start their Christmas shopping. It…

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