Rural Life
Co. Mayo farmer John Kilcoyne repaired and restored a traditional old granary and adjoining duck sty in his farmyard near Charlestown
The hills of southwest Mayo once carried more Scotch Blackface sheep than almost anywhere else in Ireland, a new book reveals
Agri-Business
Up to 99,000t of farm waste is set to be processed at a brand new biomethane facility in Co. Mayo...
Environment
Construction has officially begun on Ireland’s largest agri-based biomethane plant, the first...
Dairy
The distinctive black and white colours of the Holstein Friesian breed of cattle is not a unique...
A Co. Mayo suckler farmer has died in a fatal quad bike accident which occurred in the Tavrane area, near Kilkelly, yesterday evening.
The Achill IFA Commonage Fire Watch Team has condemned the alleged criminal removal of a newly installed fire risk warning sign on the island.
Forestry
Coillte has said contractors have been "subjected to threats and intimidation locally" while working on a forestry project in Co. Mayo.
The Mary Robinson Climate and Nature Conference, which is in its third year, is set to take place again in Co. Mayo next week.
A safety mechanism to aid elderly farmers in particular with the use of vacuum tankers has jointly...
Minister of state Christopher O'Sullivan has announced that the state has purchased a corncrake breeding site on Belmullet peninsula.
Farmers and residents on Achill Island are demanding "immediate action" from authorities after a sharp increase in dangerous roadside fires.
Mayo television company GMarch TV has produced a new series featuring a farm dog for RTÉjr aimed at teaching viewers about nature.
The Irish wake remains the touchstone of all Irish culture, particularly in rural areas among the farming community, according to Kevin Toolis, director of a festival dedicated to the ancient arts of the Irish wake, which will take place at the old convent, Mulranny, Co. Mayo, May 3.
An Bord Pleanála granted planning for a veterinary clinic in Co. Mayo, despite a recommendation from its inspector to refuse.
Last weekend, April 2025, several sites around Wild Nephin national park, Co. Mayo were affected by "major fire incidents".
Tillage
The continuing spell of dry weather is allowing tillage farmers in Donegal to get on with spring field work in earnest.
Gardaí have confirmed that a man has died following a "fatal accident" that happened at a farm at Charlestown Co. Mayo.
Agri Politics
Members of Mayo IFA met with MEP Maria Walsh and TD Kieran Keogh today to discuss plans for reduced production on peat soils
North Mayo is home to a thriving community of avid vintage tractor enthusiasts, who keep a busy social calendar throughout the year.
Beef
Balla Mart in Co. Mayo hosted its weekly general cattle sale on Saturday, January 11, with approximately 300 cattle on offer in the sale.
Plans for an agricultural biogas renewable energy facility, south west of Swinford, Co. Mayo have been refused by An Bord Pleanála
Balla Mart in Co. Mayo hosted a weanling sale on Tuesday, November 19, with the number of weanlings on offer in the sale...
