Thieves stealing tractor batteries arrested September 25, 2019 Rural Life Members of An Garda Síochána have arrested two men in connection with battery thefts from a number of tractors and diggers last week.…
Taste of Cavan has ‘all the ingredients’ August 9, 2019 Rural Life This year’s Taste of Cavan event is currently underway at the Equestrian Centre in the county town, and is promising a range of…
Cavan IFA: Cooney leaves ball in Brady’s court for elections July 12, 2019 Agri Politics A recently declared candidate for the upcoming Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) elections has stated that he will step out of the race should…
Gardaí investigate lock cutting incidents off sheds in Cavan June 24, 2019 Rural Life An Garda Síochána is appealing for information in relation to a number of incidents where farmers’ sheds have had locks cut in the…
Double trouble: Twin calves born…of different breeds February 20, 2019 Rural Life A farmer in Co. Cavan got a bit of a surprise in recent days when his cow had twin calves – of different…
Graphic images: Sheep killed and injured in recurring dog attacks February 5, 2019 Rural Life A group of sheep was attacked by a pack of dogs on two separate occasions leading to the death of eight ewes due…
Ireland’s newest Macra club to host launch night in Cavan December 13, 2018 Rural Life Sliabh Glah Macra na Feirme is set to host its launch night this Friday (December 14), in The Kesh Bar, Co. Cavan. The…
Farmers ‘urged to attend’ Beef Plan meeting in Cavan tonight November 21, 2018 Beef The Beef Plan 2018-2025 Group is hosting a farmer meeting at 8:30pm this evening (Wednesday, November 21) at the Cavan Crystal Hotel. Organisers…
9.3ac of ‘gorgeous equestrian property’ on the Meath/Cavan border November 8, 2018 Rural Life REA TE Potterton brings to the market a “gorgeous equestrian property occupying a tranquil rural setting”. With a total of 9.3ac, the property…
Video: A ‘charming 18th century farmhouse’ on 4.8ac in Co. Cavan November 1, 2018 Rural Life Savills brings to the market a “charming 18th century farmhouse set in private grounds”. Located in the beautiful countryside on the outskirts of…
Corlough smallholding ‘ideal’ for self-sufficient Cavan lifestyle October 28, 2018 Other Cavan smallholders have proven themselves to be an industrious lot and anyone looking to join their ranks may want to consider this holding…
New Cavan Macra club to host information meeting tonight October 10, 2018 Rural Life A Macra na Feirme information night is being held this evening (Wednesday, October 10) in the Kesh Bar, Cavan, at 8:00pm. The organisers have…
‘Choice quality’ agricultural land in a convenient roadside location in Breandrum August 26, 2018 Other 17.1ac of what the agent described as “choice quality” agricultural land in a “convenient roadside location” in Breandrum (4 km from Cavan town),…
Almost 500 classes set for ‘big showing’ at Virginia August 21, 2018 Rural Life Tackling the effects of the heatwave on farms nationwide will be central to discussions at tomorrow’s farming conference at the Virginia Agricultural Show in…
Virginia Agricultural Show set to celebrate its 77th birthday August 21, 2018 Rural Life Thousands are expected for the return of this year’s Virginia Agricultural Show – celebrating its 77th birthday tomorrow. On the go since 1942,…
UCD ag student: ‘Having a plan B ensures life after the Leaving Cert’ March 3, 2018 Rural Life When Martin Farrelly didn’t get enough points to study animal and crop production at UCD, he didn’t despair as he had a back-up…
Lakeland Dairies confirms the purchase of new offices January 3, 2018 Agri-Business Lakeland Dairies has confirmed that the co-operative has purchased offices on the Dublin Road in Cavan, which used to be home to Quinn Insurance.…
Double victory for Co. Cavan at Macra Rally ’17 October 31, 2017 Rural Life A Macra na Feirme club which reformed just 13 years ago, and achieved its first national competition win last year, has gone on…
