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Stowaways bolt from meat truck in Co. Laois

August 17, 2018

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.…

‘We must work twice as hard to get our opinions heard’ – Farming ‘Rose’

May 12, 2018

Rural Life

This year’s newly-crowned Laois Rose of Tralee, Grainne Hogan, knew there was just one way to make a lasting impression at the county’s competition…

Thieves given 24 hours to return stolen barbed wire

May 10, 2018

Rural Life

Thieves who stole a substantial amount of barbed wire from Midland Veterinary Portarlington in Co. Laois have been given 24 hours to return…

Rose of Tralee 2018: Laois contestant brings farming to the fore

May 10, 2018

Rural Life

Co. Laois farmer Grainne Hogan was recently chosen to represent her county in this year’s Rose of Tralee festival, bringing farming firmly to…

Midland Veterinary expands to the ‘O’Moore County’ with a bang this weekend

April 5, 2018

Agri-Business

Midland Veterinary has recently opened its third store at the old Butlers steel site, Lea Road Portarlington, Co. Laois. The shop in Portarlington…

Dog owners urged to stop pets rambling after sheep butchered

February 19, 2018

Sheep

A farmer has urged all dog owners to keep their animals inside or restrained from rambling when not under supervision following a vicious…

Video: Young farmers to host ‘internet sensation’ in the midlands

February 14, 2018

Rural Life

Laois Macra na Feirme has arranged for the rural internet sensation ‘The 2 Johnnies’ comedy act to come to the midlands – for…

Farmer health information night on tonight

January 17, 2018

Rural Life

A health information night for farmers is being run by the Laois branch of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and Macra na Feirme…

Sheep focus: Going down the New Zealand route in Co. Laois

December 9, 2017

Sheep

Farming 170ac near Rathdowney, Co. Laois, Niall Walsh has well and truly gone down the New Zealand route when it comes to the…

Boutique drinks project lifts spirits at Laois dairy farm

December 2, 2017

Agri-Business

Gin is the drink du jour at present, and an artisan small batch product devised on a Laois farm, is going down a…

Flooding havoc continues as wintry weather warnings issued

November 23, 2017

Rural Life

Recent heavy rainfall has caused havoc in parts of the country, as Met Eireann has issued a number of other wintry weather warnings.…

Barn fire in the midlands

November 9, 2017

Rural Life

There has reportedly been a fire at a hay barn in Co. Laois earlier this evening (Thursday, November 9), according to local publication,…

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