Rural Life
Gardaí and emergency services in Co. Laois were rushed to an incident this week after a tractor lost its load of straw in collision on the M7
A major farm inspection campaign is about to get underway in Laois, with the county council set to inspect 100 farms in August.
Abbeyleix, Co. Laois is mourning the loss of Danny Cass, 91, a local farmer, father of three and grandfather of nine.
Farmers across the country are being encouraged to sign up for a free eight-week exercise and health education programme.
From the world of farming and farm machinery, Co. Meath man Neil McDermott has made a giant leap into the wellness industry.
A signed t-shirt from golfer Shane Lowry will be auctioned after the tractor run and 6K run/walk in aid of Clonenagh National School, Laois.
Pig/Poultry
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed a fourth outbreak of bird flu in a commercial turkey flock.
The annual Mountmellick Macra truck and tractor run will roll out on Saturday, December 15, with proceeds going to SOSAD
Laois County Council is submitting a planning application for the Mountmellick Flood Relief Scheme to An Coimisiún Pleanála.
Agri-Business
Gráinne Dwyer, a dairy farmer from Borris-in-Ossory, Co. Laois, has taken over as chair of Nuffield Ireland
Beef
There is a "powerful demand" for all types of cattle at the weekly sale at Ballinakill Mart in Co. Laois, which is under new management
Environment
Farmers are essential to the future care of the earth, being closest to the land according to artist Bernadette Kiely
An appeal has been lodged about the removal of existing trees and hedges at Tirlán Farmlife, Graiguecullen Branch, Carlow town, Co. Laois.
The 2025 Laois Rose, Katelyn Cummins, believes that growing up on a farm is an experience every child should have.
Growing up, artist Nano Culliton would awaken to the sound of her dad singing to the cows, a memory that influenced her paintings.
Rev for Trev, born from tragedy, aims to drive change in mental health awareness among young people, and rural and farming communities.
An 18 month-old U-grade Belgian Blue cross heifer or €2500 in cash are the top prizes in Borris-in-Ossory/Kilcotton GAA raffle in Laois.
The inaugural Mick Murray road run will take place in Ballyroan, Co. Laois, this Sunday, March 16.
Dairy News
A new weekly calf sale located in Co. Laois, kicked off on Saturday, March 8, with over 100 calves on offer in the initial sale.
Bogwood and agricultural implements and tools are combined in many of the creations of bogwood artist, Brian Fennell.
A farm family has launched a campaign for their son and brother, Joe Drennan, who was killed in a horrific hit-and-run in October 2023.
Gardaí issued a reminder to the public to beware and report any potential bogus callers after receiving reports of suspicious activity.
The LOETB are beginning IT classes for farmers this Thursday, February 6, at the Midlands Skills Centre in Tullamore, Co. Offaly.
