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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…

Kepak Group contributing €35 million to Cavan economy annually

October 24, 2017

Agri-Business

Irish meat processor Kepak Group has revealed it is now contributing more than €35 million annually to the local economy in Cavan and…

Farm death in Co. Cavan

October 7, 2017

Rural Life

A farmer has been found dead on his farm in Cootehill, Co. Cavan earlier today according to the Health and Safety Authority (HSA),…

Grazing infrastructure – if you build it, the cows will come

August 31, 2017

Dairy

David Brady, a dairy farmer from Tierlahood, Stradone, Co. Cavan, welcomed over 200 visitors to his farm as part of a Teagasc Heavy…

IFA President to open 76th Virginia Agricultural Show

August 20, 2017

Rural Life

The 76th Virginia Agricultural Show will be launched by Joe Healy, President of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), on Wednesday, August 23. Last…

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