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

March 20, 2019

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,…

‘It simply isn’t there’: Creed pours cold water on calls for suckler payments

October 2, 2018

Beef

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed has remained adamant that there will be no sucker cow payments introduced in the…

Stowaways bolt from meat truck in Co. Laois

August 17, 2018

Rural Life

Gardai are continuing to investigate an incident whereby a number of stowaways fled from a refrigerated lorry at a meat factory in Co.…

Pics: Community key to Durrow Scarecrow Festival 2018

August 7, 2018

Rural Life

Plenty of hilarious agriculture-themed constructions were on display in a highly-varied selection of scarecrows and attractions at this year’s Durrow Scarecrow Festival in…

Elderly farmer killed in midlands accident

July 9, 2018

Rural Life

An elderly farmer was killed in a farm accident over the weekend in Co. Laois, An Garda Siochana has confirmed. Gardai in Clonaslee…

Booming farm brewing firm sets sights on export market

July 7, 2018

Agri-Business

With his new American brown ale ‘Farmer’s Tan’ having struck gold at the Alltech Dublin Craft Beer Cup Awards, Paddy McDonald of 12…

Spectacular scarecrows set for festival fever in Laois

June 24, 2018

Rural Life

The countdown is on to this year’s Durrow Scarecrow Festival set to take place in Co. Laois, from July 29 to August 6.…

‘No engines please’ as Laois toy tractor run rolls out

June 17, 2018

Rural Life

Tractor runs without engines are a growing trend as kids tell their elders to move over on the toy tractor run circuit. Timahoe…

Top class designer delights global market from Laois farm

May 13, 2018

Rural Life

A 27-year-old architect, whose wood designs are captivating international gallery owners and households, crafts his work on the family farm in Co. Laois.…