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Supporters see off Bóthar memorial shipment of heifers to Kosovo
The Bóthar Wexford Supporters’ Group gathered in Enniscorthy last week and shipped 31 in-calf heifers as part of the Fr....
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New Bóthar CEO to oversee full analysis of past income at charity
Bóthar is set to hire a new chief executive officer (CEO) as the beleaguered aid charity attempts to rebuild after...
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Info events set for farmers interested in Wagyu cattle
Warrendale Wagyu Ireland is currently seeking farmers interested in producing, rearing and finishing Wagyu cattle. The group is set to...
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Former CEO of Bóthar admits to misappropriation of charity funds
By Aodhan O’Faolain A former CEO of the well-known charity Bóthar, David Moloney, has admitted to misappropriating large amounts of...
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Bóthar and Bull Hayes ’plough on’ with quad draw tomorrow
It should have been the end of another busy, bustling week in Co. Carlow – but in the absence of...
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Broadcaster to see the difference Bóthar's work makes
Broadcaster Doireann Garrihy is making the journey of a lifetime with her father Eugene as the duo visit Rwanda on...
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'The Bothar cow gave hope, income and security'
Bothar, the Irish charity much loved by the farming community, has said that its recovery took another step forward in...
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4 Irish bulls to participate in African nation's breeding programme
Four pedigree Irish bulls sourced by Bothar are set to participate in an African nation’s breeding programme. The aid agency...
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From rural Kerry to rustic Rwanda: How one cow made all the difference
A farmer from Co. Kerry has commented on his experiences of seeing first-hand how his last dairy cow, which he...
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Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
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Video: Clare beef farmer goes the extra mile for genocide victims
A Co. Clare drystock farmer has devised an innovative fundraiser for the Irish aid agency Bothar in an effort to...
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Video: Westmeath farmer observes late father's legacy 6,500 miles away
A farmer from Moate, Co. Westmeath, has expressed pride at the legacy of his late father’s generosity after travelling 6,500...
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Watch: Jim Gavin takes a cow for a stroll around Dublin
Dublin manager Jim Gavin may be a city boy and a ‘true blue’ to the core; but this Christmas, he is...
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Bothar to transport 1,000th heifer to Rwanda this week
This week Irish international aid agency Bothar will transport its 1,000th in-calf heifer to Rwanda. The record heifer is expected...
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Video: All-Ireland winners visit farm where Bothar animals are hand-reared
Two Dublin senior football stars, alongside their Manager Jim Gavin, recently visited Shelton Abbey open prison in Wicklow, where Bothar animals...
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All-Ireland winning manager leads Bothar animal airlift to Rwanda
Yesterday over 5,300 farm animals donated to Bothar, accompanied by Dublin Senior Football Manager Jim Gavin, began their journey from Shannon...
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Vaccinate your pigs with an effective and convenient dose
Vaccination is a key pillar in the preventative approach to health and welfare of pigs. The pig industry has removed...
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Pics: The topless Irish Farmer Calendar is going global
A number of Irish farmers have stripped off for the eight addition of the Irish Farmer Calendar, which is set...
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Dovea Genetics heifer auction raises over €16,000 for Bothar
Dovea Genetics, one of Ireland’s leading dairy and beef semen suppliers, raised over €16,000 in aid of Bothar at a...
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Dovea Genetics to auction six heifers in aid of Bothar
Dovea Genetics, one of Ireland’s leading dairy and beef semen supplier, is holding a charity auction in aid of Bothar...
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1,500 animals to fly from Shannon to Rwanda on Bothar's 25th anniversary
The biggest ever multi-species airlift from Ireland will be carried out by Bothar as 1,500 animals will fly to Rwanda from...