• Latest News
  • Beef
  • Dairy
  • Sheep
  • Tillage
  • Machinery
  • Northern Ireland
  • Videos
  • Podcasts

history

OPW launches heritage research journal

Rural Life

6 months ago

OPW launches heritage research journal

The Office of Public Works (OPW) has launched a new Irish heritage studies journal showcasing original critical research

Shedding light on the story of Irish emigration to Argentina

Rural Life

6 months ago

Shedding light on the story of Irish emigration to Argentina

Longford and Westmeath county councils are jointly embarking on an oral history project focusing on the story of emigration to Argentina.

Study: Sheep involved in human livelihoods for 11,000 years

Sheep

10 months ago

Study: Sheep involved in human livelihoods for 11,000 years

Sheep have been intertwined with human livelihoods for over 11,000 years according to new research led by Trinity College Dublin

New book highlights 'story of science' at Johnstown Castle

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

New book highlights 'story of science' at Johnstown Castle

A new book launched today tells the story of how the centre at Johnstown Castle became a leading environmental research centre

Watch: 5,000 years of history on a Dublin upland farm

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Watch: 5,000 years of history on a Dublin upland farm

Historic monuments dotted across their farmland is something that the Maguire family have embraced and protected for generations in Dublin.

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Small grant scheme supports Longford history books' publication

Longford County Library, Archives, Arts and Heritage Services has a small grants scheme to help with the publication of local history books.

Small grant scheme supports Longford history books' publication

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

National Archives exhibition highlights sugar beet industry

The development of the country's sugar beet industry is recalled in a new exhibition presented by the National Archives, chronicl...

National Archives exhibition highlights sugar beet industry

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Land Commission records transfer may take 15 years to complete

The Department of Agriculture (DAFM) said the transfer of Irish Land Commission records to the National Archives could take up to 15 years.

Land Commission records transfer may take 15 years to complete

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Revitalising rural Ireland's old houses

"Farmers have a set of obstacles like no-one else when it comes to bringing these buildings back into use,” contends Maggie Molloy.

Revitalising rural Ireland's old houses

Environment

over 2 years ago

Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme yields historic find

Co. Mayo farmer Pat Chambers has participated in a video to highlight the value of the Traditional...

Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme yields historic find

N.Ireland

over 2 years ago

Prehistoric farmers to thank for modern agri lifestyles

The genes of prehistoric farmers may have diversified and mutated to facilitate farming lifestyles, according to researchers from the Francis Crick Institute.

Prehistoric farmers to thank for modern agri lifestyles

Rural Life

over 3 years ago

Irish Agricultural Museum receives top standards award

The Irish Agricultural Museum in Co. Wexford has been awarded full museum standards accreditation, the highest level which can be received.

Irish Agricultural Museum receives top standards award

Dairy

over 3 years ago

Drinagh Co-Op celebrates its history as it approaches centenary

Preparations are underway to celebrate the centenary of Drinagh Co-Operative Creamery Ltd with the publication of a history of the society.

Drinagh Co-Op celebrates its history as it approaches centenary

Rural Life

about 4 years ago

Cork historian publishes book capturing creamery history

Agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue, visited Lombardstown village, Co. Cork, in advance of the launch of a book by local...

Cork historian publishes book capturing creamery history

Dairy

about 4 years ago

New book tells story of Irish dairy industry

A new 10-chapter book – 'Historical Irish Dairy Products' – traces the cultural heritage of the country's dairy industry.

New book tells story of Irish dairy industry

Rural Life

about 4 years ago

History of agricultural advisory services launched

A new book that documents the history of the Irish agricultural advisory services was launched on September 1.

History of agricultural advisory services launched

N.Ireland

over 7 years ago

Union's centenary folk museum takeover event set for May

For one weekend only, visitors to the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum can experience the farming reality of their grandparents.

Union's centenary folk museum takeover event set for May

Machinery

almost 9 years ago

Case IH: The real story of a machinery giant

Case IH celebrates its 175th anniversary this year, at its HQ in Wisconsin, USA. It was there that JI Case founded a fledgling business.

Case IH: The real story of a machinery giant

an Agriland Media company

Stay on top of your news on the go.

Download the Agriland app today.

© 2025 Agriland Media Ltd.

  • Contact Us
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Advertise with us
  • Merchandise