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Portumna Mart confirms appointment of new manager

Agri-Business

about 1 month ago

Portumna Mart confirms appointment of new manager

Portumna Mart in Co. Galway has confirmed the appointment of a new manager, with PJ Conroy taking the reins.

Watch: Galway organic farmer issues plea to buy produce amid bumper harvest

Rural Life

4 months ago

Watch: Galway organic farmer issues plea to buy produce amid bumper harvest

A Co. Galway organic farmer is pleading with the public to buy his organically grown fruit and vegetable produce.

Gardaí investigating stolen quad in Co. Galway

Rural Life

6 months ago

Gardaí investigating stolen quad in Co. Galway

Gardaí in Co. Galway are investigating the burglary of a quad bike, which took place between 10:00p.m on May 30 and 8:30a.m on May 31.

Galway County Council launches new biodiversity plan

Rural Life

6 months ago

Galway County Council launches new biodiversity plan

Galway County Council has launched a strategy for preserving and enhancing the county's natural and cultural heritage over the next six years.

Two people die in rural house fire in Galway

Rural Life

6 months ago

Two people die in rural house fire in Galway

Gardaí are investigating all of the circumstances surrounding the death of two individuals following a fatal house fire in Casla, Co. Galway.

Rural Life

6 months ago

Farmer says life turned 'upside down' by farm ban while on bail

A south Co. Galway farmer has told a judge that his life has been turned upside down over his bail ban from Gort and his farm near there.

Farmer says life turned 'upside down' by farm ban while on bail

Rural Life

6 months ago

'Shear' entertainment expected at Co. Galway sheep festival

Large crowds will flock to Mountbellew next weekend for three nights of "shear entertainment" at the European Sheep Shearing Championships.

'Shear' entertainment expected at Co. Galway sheep festival

Rural Life

7 months ago

Gardaí investigating criminal damage after farm gates cut in half

Gardaí are investigating a case of criminal damage after a landowner in Galway discovered several gates on his farm had been cut in half.

Gardaí investigating criminal damage after farm gates cut in half

Forestry

8 months ago

Farmer claims he was left without a fence by Coillte after Éowyn

Aidan Mullins, a small sheep farmer in Kilconnell, Co. Galway has been farming next door to Coillte forestry since "around 1990".

Farmer claims he was left without a fence by Coillte after Éowyn

Rural Life

10 months ago

Elderly farmer hospitalised after being left without power

On Thursday evening, an elderly farmer was rushed to hospital, after being left with no heat or power in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn.

Elderly farmer hospitalised after being left without power

Sheep

10 months ago

European sheep shearing championships coming to Galway

The 2025 European sheep shearing and woolhandling championships will be held in Co. Galway over the June bank holiday weekend.

European sheep shearing championships coming to Galway

Dairy

10 months ago

'Lack of water' big problem after storm - Co. Galway dairy farmer

A dairy farmer in Co. Galway has said his biggest concern in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn, is keeping his cows and calves alive.

'Lack of water' big problem after storm - Co. Galway dairy farmer

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Headford Mart looking to hire general manager

Headford Co-operative Mart in Co. Galway is looking to hire a general mart manager to oversee all aspects of its day-to-day business.

Headford Mart looking to hire general manager

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

County council cathaoirleach calls for 'critical' rural planning reforms

The cathaoirleach of Galway County Council has called for "critical" reforms to rural planning policy to support new homes on family farms.

County council cathaoirleach calls for 'critical' rural planning reforms

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

'Near threatened' orchid discovered in Galway after 80 years

An orchid has been discovered in Galway for the first time in 80 years, as a result of an initiative by the county council and volunteers.

'Near threatened' orchid discovered in Galway after 80 years

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Cattle, sheep and horses killed after lightning strikes in Galway

A number of cattle, sheep, and horses were killed when lightning struck a high voltage line in a field near Gort in Co. Galway recently.

Cattle, sheep and horses killed after lightning strikes in Galway

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Former Galway livestock auctioneer passes away in his 99th year

Tributes have been paid to former livestock auctioneer John (Johnny) Murphy passed away recently in his 99th year in Athenry, Co. Galway.

Former Galway livestock auctioneer passes away in his 99th year

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Stepping up to auctioneer at Tuam Mart at 23 years old

While she has worked in marts most of her life, stepping up to auctioneer at a sheep sale at Tuam Mart was a first for Saoirse Loftus.

Stepping up to auctioneer at Tuam Mart at 23 years old

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Man (60s) dies following an 'incident' on a farm in Galway

Gardaí in Tuam are investigating the death of a man in his 60s following an "incident" on a farm in Menlough, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway.

Man (60s) dies following an 'incident' on a farm in Galway

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Watch: Tractor stolen in Galway recovered in Wexford

A tractor that was stolen from a shed in Co. Galway was later recovered in Co. Wexford a short time later.

Watch: Tractor stolen in Galway recovered in Wexford

Environment

over 1 year ago

Galway County Council launches local Climate Action Plan

Galway County Council has launched what it calls an "ambitious" five-year Climate Action Plan, a requirement under the national plan.

Galway County Council launches local Climate Action Plan

Sheep

over 1 year ago

Door to door enquiries conducted after dogs kill sheep in Galway

Following attacks on sheep by dogs in Co. Galway, dog wardens have been conducting door to door enquiries as a result.

Door to door enquiries conducted after dogs kill sheep in Galway

Agri-Business

almost 2 years ago

Portumna Mart manager to retire after 40 years in livestock sales

The manager of Portumna Mart, Marie Young, is to retire after 40 years working in livestock sales. She began her career at Nenagh Mart.

Portumna Mart manager to retire after 40 years in livestock sales

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