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Stolen machinery collides with domestic residence after Garda chase

July 22, 2019

An appeal for information has been launched by An Garda Síochána following an incident in Co. Laois last night which resulted in substantial…

Mighty machines set to motor through Laois this Sunday

July 5, 2019

Rural Life

All sorts of vehicles from tractors to trucks, bikes and cars are being prepared for a tractor run in aid of a super…

Mini digger stolen from Glanbia factory site

July 3, 2019

Rural Life

Members of An Garda Síochána have issued an appeal for information relating to a mini digger which was stolen from the midlands in…

Woman airlifted to hospital following farm accident

July 3, 2019

Rural Life

A woman had to be airlifted to hospital following a farm accident involving cattle in the midlands, according to Gardaí. Confirming the news…

Silage effluent suspected killer of 1,000 fish in Laois river

June 24, 2019

Rural Life

It is estimated that a fish kill in a midlands river now numbers over 1,000 fish following the discovery of what is believed…

‘Old reliables’ set to roar for rousing rural road run

April 22, 2019

Rural Life

Preparations are well underway in the midlands for the upcoming annual “Camross Vintage Road Run for Young and Old”. The event will see…

Industry and Bord Bia reps to address beef farmer meeting tonight

April 15, 2019

Beef

An open meeting for beef farmers – which will include addresses from representatives of Meat Industry Ireland (MII) and Bord Bia – will…

Industry reps to attend open beef ‘crisis’ meeting

April 12, 2019

Beef

Representatives of the beef industry will be in attendance at a crisis beef and livestock meeting – open to all farmers – that…

Graphic: ‘People just don’t know the devastating impact dogs can have’

March 20, 2019

Sheep

People just don’t know the devastating impact their dogs can have on livestock when they come across them, according to one midlands farmer’s…

Gardai investigate sheep deaths in Laois dog attack

March 6, 2019

Rural Life

A number of sheep have been killed in a dog attack in Co. Laois this morning (Wednesday, March 6). Taking place in Durrow,…

Obstacle cleared for proposed €130 million Glanbia plant

March 5, 2019

Agri-Business

Glanbia’s proposed €130 million mozzarella cheese plant has moved a step closer following the withdrawal of an objection to planning approval for the…

Warden issues warning following Laois dog attack

February 27, 2019

Rural Life

58 sheep were attacked by dogs in Laois with three killed in the onslaught, according to Laois Dog Warden Service, which has issued…

Land Cruiser stolen from farmyard in the midlands

February 19, 2019

Rural Life

A Toyota Land Cruiser 4×4 was stolen from a farm yard in the midlands over the weekend. The vehicle was stolen from a…

Top-quality agricultural land on 60ac available in 5 different fields

January 13, 2019

Property

For any interested individual or party in leasing land, Ballinagall, Ballickmoyler, Co. Laois sees 60ac – over five years – available. The property is…

Ballyadams auction ‘hot on heels’ of strong Laois sales activity

November 10, 2018

Rural Life

Approximately 29ac of land at Cappanafeacle, Ballyadams, Co. Laois, is going for auction in one or two lots. Lot 1 comprises 15.755ac in one…

Creed: Producer organisations could ‘deliver more clout’ for beef farmers

October 2, 2018

Beef

Producer organisations could be an option to deliver more clout for beef farmers when engaging with the beef processing industry, Minister for Agriculture,…