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Lorry ‘carrying live chickens’ overturns on motorway

November 21, 2019

A lorry, which reportedly was carrying live chickens, overturned on the M7 motorway in Co. Laois in the early hours of this morning,…

Landcruiser taken from midlands farmyard

November 5, 2019

Rural Life

Members of An Garda Síochána have begun investigations following the theft of a 4X4 from a farmyard. The vehicle was taken from a…

Machines set to motor through the midlands next weekend

October 20, 2019

Rural Life

Machines will be motoring in the midlands – Co. Laois to be precise – next weekend with two separate tractor runs – one…

Engines set to roar in charity truck and tractor run this weekend

October 10, 2019

Rural Life

Preparations are almost complete ahead of a charity truck and tractor run taking place in the midlands this weekend. Set to be held…

‘Future of sustainable farming’ midlands workshop to be held tomorrow

October 10, 2019

Rural Life

An event organised for the farming community which will focus on the future of sustainable farming in Co. Laois is set to take…

Midlands firm gives stark warning on hidden no-deal consequences

October 1, 2019

Agri-Business

A large midlands-based firm has warned of the unseen consequences that a hard Brexit could have – and the knock-on effects on the…

Packed sales line-up on the cards for Laois mart

September 11, 2019

Beef

A series of cattle sale events – including a herd dispersal sale – are set to be held in Ballinakill Mart over the…

Horsebox stolen in the midlands prompts Garda appeal

August 13, 2019

Rural Life

Members of An Garda Síochána based in Co. Laois have issued an appeal for information in relation to the theft of a horsebox…

Stolen machinery collides with domestic residence after Garda chase

July 22, 2019

Rural Life

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,…

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