biodiversity
'Near threatened' orchid discovered in Galway after 80 years
A “near threatened” orchid has been discovered in Co. Galway for the first time in 80 years, as a result...
co. galway
Rural Life
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...
Rural Life
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,...
Rural Life
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 the most recent sheep sale...
Rural Life
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...
Rural Life
Watch: Tractor stolen in Galway recovered in Wexford
A tractor that was stolen from a shed in Co. Galway was recovered in Co. Wexford a short time later....
Environment
Galway County Council launches local Climate Action Plan
Galway County Council has launched what it calls an “ambitious” five-year Climate Action Plan. Under the national Climate Action Plan,...
Sheep
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...
Agri-Business
Portumna Mart manager to retire after 40 years in livestock sales
The manager of Portumna Mart is to retire after 40 years working in livestock sales. Marie Young has been manager...
Sheep
Galway dog warden making door-to-door enquiries after sheep kills
The dog warden service of Galway County Council is to carry out door-to-door enquiries following a spate of dog attacks...
Rural Life
Gardaí investigating theft of 11 sheep in Co. Galway
Gardaí have confirmed that an investigation is underway following the suspected theft of sheep in the south-east of Galway last...
Rural Life
'Sadness and devastation' at death of Loughrea Mart's Jimmy Cooney
Loughrea Mart has announced the death of its manager Jimmy Cooney at the age of 68. In a statement on...
Property
Equestrian dream: Fully finished equine centre on 50ac up for grabs
Farrell Auctioneers, Valuers & Estate Agents Ltd has on the market a 50ac equine centre – with a host of...
Property
Video: 50ac of mixed-quality agricultural lands guiding at €11,500/ac
Farrell Auctioneers and Estate Agents Ltd brings to the market a 50ac residential farm for sale by private treaty. The...
Property
Looking for a stud? Galway has 2 on the market...
Having raced onto the market, Keane Mahony Smith (KMS) Galway has brought two equestrian-style farms with grazing lands attached to...
Property
Opportunity to purchase farmland bordering a river in Co. Galway
A peaceful plot of farmland at Derrymoyle on Glann Road, Oughterard, Co. Galway, comprising circa 6.07ac, is for sale by...
Property
'Rare' residential property for sale with equine facilities and an American-style barn
A beautiful bungalow featuring just over 5ac of land surrounding it is currently up for sale at Anbally, Corofin, Co. Galway....
Property
Coastal farm sees guide price of €2,941/ac in Co. Galway
Located at Garrivinnagh, Rosmuck, Co. Galway is a 42.5ac farm, with an old barn, the ruins of a dwelling house and...