Rural Life
Gardaí stop tractor driver who replaced windscreen with timber
Gardaí stopped a tractor driver in Scarriff, Co. Clare for a number of reasons, including issues with the windscreen, which...
Clare
Rural Life
Elderly man died of hypothermia outside rural home
By Gordon Deegan An 82-year-old man died of hypothermia when unable to get up from a fall outside his remote...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
Environment
Deadline nears to join water quality project offering up to €2k/ha
The deadline is approaching for up to 600 farmers to join the EU-funded Waters of LIFE agri-environmental programme for water...
Rural Life
Court: Man who fired shotgun at farmer neighbour avoids jail
By Gordon Deegan An east Clare man who shot a neighbouring farmer when discharging eight shotgun blasts in his direction...
Environment
Mud Matters workshops to take place in Clare
‘Mud Matters’, a two-day workshop on the use of mud/earth in building will be hosted by Dúchas na Sionna at...
Agri-Business
Watch: Award-winning E-Gate system aims to save on farm labour
This year’s overall winner of the AXA National Dairy Innovation Awards went to True North Technologies for its E-Gate Grazing...
Rural Life
Vet publishes 'Tails of Curious Cases' book
Veterinary surgeon, Dr. Sinéad Mellett, has just published a book ‘Tails of Curious Cases’ which traces her journey into veterinary...
Agri-Business
Smart remote gate release system wins Dairy Innovation Awards
A smart remote gate release system developed by a Co. Clare company has won the 2024 AXA National Dairy Innovation...
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Transition period & early lactation: A springboard to a successful lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
Rural Life
Gardaí investigate stolen horsebox in Co. Clare
Garda investigations are ongoing following a reported theft of a horsebox at a premises in the Ardsollus area of Quin,...
Rural Life
Private collection of vintage machinery on view for Harvest Day
What is billed as the country’s largest private collection of vintage machinery will be on view throughout Bunratty Castle and...
Rural Life
Person hospitalised after tractor and bus collision in Clare
Gardaí and emergency services attended the scene of a two vehicle road traffic collision involving a bus and a tractor...
Agri Politics
Punch to run as Independent Ireland candidate in general election
Independent Ireland has confirmed that Eddie Punch will represent the party as a candidate for the Clare constituency in the...
Rural Life
Clare farmer awarded honorary doctorate by University of Galway
John Davoren, a farmer, businessman and innovator from Co. Clare, has been awarded an honorary doctorate in science by the...
Rural Life
Farmer denied planning permission in 20-year right of way dispute
By Gordon Deegan An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission to a Co. Clare farmer in a planning row between...
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Events to showcase options for life beyond the farm
Two events are set to take place in the north-west to showcase the positives of the Irish dairy sector and...
Rural Life
Survey: Cliffs of Moher most popular Irish landmark
The Cliffs of Moher in Co. Clare has once again topped Ireland’s list of popular landmarks, a new study has...
Rural Life
Rare breeds to be celebrated at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park
Ireland’s first celebration of indigenous animal breeds will take place at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park on August 18 as...
Rural Life
Rekindle Festival of Lost Skills to take place in Ennistymon
The Rekindle Festival of Lost Skills is set to find itself in Parliament Street, Ennistymon, Co. Clare, on August 16...
Rural Life
Court: Farmer charged with alleged assault of 12-year-old boy
By Gordon Deegan Co. Clare farmer and auctioneer, Niall Gilligan, has appeared in court charged with the alleged assault causing...