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New Zealand company fined after farm death of Irish man last year
A farm contracting company in New Zealand has been fined following the death of a young Irish man, who was...
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Clonenagh tractor run promises packed programme
Clonenagh National School, Mountrath, Co. Laois, is all set for the annual tractor fun on Saturday, December 28 at 11:30a.m....
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Gardaà investigate number of burglaries in Co. Cavan
An Garda SÃochána are continuing to investigate after a number of burglaries occurred across the last few weeks in Co....
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An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for Laois milking parlour
An Bord Pleanála has refused permission for a proposed agricultural shed containing a milking parlour in Co. Laois due to...
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Laois man on testing times for Kentucky farmers
Consolidations in the food industry and large food retailers have put downward pressure on the values of what farmers produce,...
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Laois Macra celebrates Mental Health Awareness Month
As part of the Macra Rural Youth calendar, October is dedicated to the theme ‘Mental Wellbeing for All. Every mind...
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Aubrac society open day set for Laois dairy and suckler farm
The Irish Aubrac Cattle Society is set to host an open day on the farm of Cathal and William Bannon,...
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'The Cow Who Lost Her Moo' encourages kids to use their voice
A Co. Laois man, currently based in Paris, looked back to life on the family farm for inspiration in writing...
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Bid to re-open Mountrath Mart ongoing despite 'bad attendance' at AGM
While efforts to re-open Mountrath Mart are set to continue, support is proving hard to come by for the committee...
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Courses for farm careers and training launched in counties Laois and Offaly
A pathway into farm careers and training has been launched for people with little to no farming experience based in...
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Laois dairy farmer has 'novel' idea for new book
A Crettyard, Co. Laois dairy farmer has found a farm diversification project that is ‘write’ up her street, or more...
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Gator stolen at Electric Picnic recovered with help of farmer
The owner of a John Deere Gator successfully recovered his vehicle after it was stolen at the Electric Picnic musical...
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Knock threshing to bring agricultural heritage to life
Knock vintage men’s shed in Laois is gearing up to host its annual threshing festival, which sets out to be...
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Clonaslee Show looks forward to 70th anniversary event
Looking forward with pride to their 70th anniversary event, the organisers of Clonaslee produce and livestock show in Co. Laois,...
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'A forgotten generation' preserves stories of simpler times in rural areas
‘A forgotten generation – 100 years history of rural community and agricultural relics in Co. Laois’, an exhibition by photographer...
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Over 300 competitive classes for Ossory Agricultural Show
There will be almost 300 competitive classes from livestock and poultry to baking, crafts, jams, flowers and photography at this...
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Farmers in male choir gear up to hit a high note at Electric Picnic
Farmers are among those hitting a high note in the Timahoe male choir, Co. Laois, as they prepare to take...
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GardaÃ: 2 men arrested and charged after stolen trailers recovered
Two men have been arrested and charged as part of an ongoing investigation by gardaà into the theft of trailers...