National Ploughing Championships
Irish team 'shines' at European ploughing championships
Jer Coakley from Cork and Dan Donnelly from Wexford did their country proud at the European Ploughing Federation (EPF) championship...
National Ploughing Championships
Jer Coakley from Cork and Dan Donnelly from Wexford did their country proud at the European Ploughing Federation (EPF) championship...
Rural Life
The 2017 Convoy to Cooley Peninsula Ploughing Festival took place this weekend; the event was hosted in Riverstown. The festival included...
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CAO (Central Applications Office) Leaving Cert points requirements have dropped this year, following a trend overall in lower requirements for...
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Commercial jeeps and vans should not be deterred from using the motorway network due to unfair tolls. That’s the message...
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Several of the escorts at this year’s Rose of Tralee have farming connections. Shane Murphy from Mayo said he loves...
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Fermanagh’s representative in this year’s Rose of Tralee Festival, has farming roots. Stephanie Maguire is well used to helping out...
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A Mayo woman has developed a wool business that is literally off the back of the sheep, tended on the...
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“Take a night or two off, meet people, find a hobby, and if something is bothering you, chat to someone.” That...
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The 76th Virginia Agricultural Show will be launched by Joe Healy, President of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), on Wednesday,...
Dairy
A Co. Laois father and son who are dairy and beef farmers, and contractors, have availed of automation as they...
Rural Life
Volatile summer milk prices prompted Meath man Michael Finegan to diversify into cheese making. And the rate at which his...
Rural Life
While frequently dismissed as fodder for sheep and cattle, kale is coming to notice as a wonder vegetable, used in...
Rural Life
‘Bertha’s Revenge’ small batch Irish milk gin is a product that is making its mark in the marketplace, with the...
Agri-Business
A trip to an orchard near Ljubljana, Slovenia, proved to be a ‘light bulb’ moment for Co. Down farmer, Will...
Rural Life
As an AI (Artificial Insemination) technician and a relief milker, Tipperary woman Breda O’Dwyer, is said to be outstanding in...
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Garda Margaret Clifford of Dungarvan station will bring the strong arm of the law to the all-female crew taking part...
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Ireland is to feel the effects of Hurricane Gert this weekend as it makes its way across the Atlantic. However,...
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Truck drivers hauling animals should be on alert for fake animal welfare inspectors, officials in Northern Ireland have said. The...