Rural Life
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...
Offaly
Environment
Watch: All things biodiversity on information trail in Birr
Over 300 people attended a biodiversity information event at Birr Castle Demense this week, organised by Teagasc. Minister of State...
Sponsored
Minimise your tax bills with solar PV
With the year end fast approaching, now is the time to be planning on what can be done to minimise...
Rural Life
Locals protest against proposed wind farm on Offaly bog
Bord na Móna and SSE Renewables have confirmed that a planning application for the proposed Lemanaghan Wind Farm in Co....
Beef
Map: Find your way around Tullamore Show
Thousands of people are set to flock to the 250ac Butterfield Estate in Blueball, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, for the Tullamore...
Agri Politics
Green Party selects Pippa Hackett to contest general election
The Green Party has today (Monday, July 22) selected Senator Pippa Hackett as a candidate to contest the next general...
Rural Life
Gardaí investigating farmland burglary in Co. Donegal
Gardaí are investigating an incident of burglary and criminal damage which occurred on farmland in Co. Donegal. The burglary which...
Rural Life
Gardaí: 2 men arrested and charged after stolen trailers recovered
Two men have been arrested and charged as part of an ongoing investigation by gardaí into the theft of trailers...
Rural Life
Man (70s) dies in Co. Offaly farm incident
Investigations are underway following the death of a man in his 70s in a farm incident in Co. Offaly. Gardaí...
Sponsored
Watch: Calor provides instant hot water solution for Kilkenny dairy farmer
Access to hot water is crucial to Irish dairy farms. All farms require a reliable and consistent method of heating...
Rural Life
Deadline for Tullamore Show online entries approaching
The closing date for online entries for the 2024 Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show is fast approaching. Exhibitors...
Rural Life
New training programmes for farmers in Laois and Offaly
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Teagasc have entered a partnership to deliver new training programmes and...
Rural Life
'Beat on the Peat' brings dancing to crossroads
Music and dancing at the crossroads will be part of the ‘Beat on the Peat’ in the Co. Offaly village...
Rural Life
Wexford dairy farmer undergoes double lung transplant
Dairy farmer, Ciarán McDonald played sport while spending long hours on his 350-stock farm, but little did he think he...
Machinery
Kverneland expands presence in midlands with Swaine Agri
Kverneland Group Ireland has recently announced the appointment of Swaine Agri of Co. Offaly as an official dealer. Kverneland described...
Rural Life
CEO's jersey gift thrills teen who lost leg in tractor accident
The CEO of the Health Service Executive (HSE) realised a dream for an Offaly teenager who lost his leg in...
Sponsored
Renowned sheep farming pair trust Tribamec Duo
Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
Agri-Business
Glenisk revenues down €9.6m in 2022 due to fire
By Gordon Deegan The makers of the Glenisk organic yogurt brand last year sustained a €9.59 million revenue hit due...
Farm Safety
HSA urges farmers not to enter slurry tanks to inspect slats
The Health and Safety Authority (HSA) has urged farmers not to enter slurry tanks in order to inspect concrete slats...
Machinery
Dealer open day highlights: TAMS 3 and OFS
Machinery dealer, Tom Shaw Farm Machinery of Co. Offaly decided to add extra interest to its latest open day by...
Rural Life
New build inspired by traditional Irish cottage
A new build designed to resemble a typical Irish cottage and its associated outbuildings is providing inspiration for those keen...