Rural Life
Gardaí and RSA urge road users to 'take care' this weekend
Ahead of the national holiday, An Garda Síochána and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) have released a statement reminding all...
Road Safety
Farm Safety
Gardaí stop tractor carrying overloaded bales in dung spreader
An Garda Síochána was out on patrol yesterday (Thursday, 7 March) when they stopped a tractor with a dung spreader...
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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...
Farm Safety
New research shows spike in farm vehicle-related accidents
Research published today (Monday, 4 March) by Teagasc shows that being crushed or struck by farm machinery causes 80% of...
Rural Life
Road Traffic Bill 2024 will 'disimprove' safety for large cost - Collins
Independent TD for Cork South-West and Leader of the Independent Ireland Party Michael Collins has said that the Road Traffic...
Rural Life
RSA urges landowners to cut hedgerows ahead of deadline
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) and the County and City Management Association (CCMA) are calling on landowners to cut their...
Rural Life
Gardaí stop overloaded truck and untaxed tractor in Kilkenny
Gardaí in Co. Kilkenny stopped an untaxed tractor and an overloaded truck while patrolling roads in the region. The roads...
Rural Life
Many weather warnings in place as Storm Isha hits Ireland
Met Éireann have put a number of weather warnings in place, with Storm Isha set to bring very strong southwest winds with...
N.Ireland
UFU to query weight thresholds for tractors and equipment
The Ulster Farmers Union (UFU) is seeking changes to the gross weight thresholds for tractor and equipment combinations allowed on...
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Tribamec Duo combines Chanelle Pharma’s established products: Animec Oral solution for sheep and Tribex 5% oral suspension for sheep. The...
Rural Life
Road safety warning ahead of Storm Isha
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is asking road users to exercise caution while using the roads on Sunday, January 21...
Rural Life
Gardaí give tips on avoiding winter sun glare while on the roads
Gardaí have outlined some tips to help drivers minimise the impact of winter sun glare while on the roads. The...
Rural Life
Gardaí: Over 12,000 speeding offences in December
In an ongoing road safety enforcement operation that began just under a month ago, Gardaí have issued fixed charge notices...
Rural Life
Rural TDs slam Cabinet move to cut speed limits
The Rural Independent Group of TDs has hit out at a move by government to reduce speed limits on the...
Rural Life
RSA issues advice for road users amid Storm Elin
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has asked road users to exercise caution while using the roads today (Saturday, December 9),...
Farm Safety
RSA urges adults not to gift quads to children this Christmas
Ahead of the Late Late Toy Show tonight (Friday, November 24), the Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging adults not...
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Watch: Rugby legend on tackling resistant worms in cattle
At this time of year, many farmers are organising their animal health plan and tackling resistant worms to cover their...
Forestry
Storm Debi 'exposed public safety issue' around ash dieback
The impact of Storm Debi has demonstrated the “danger” around unmanaged trees and exposed the issue of public safety around...
Rural Life
Gardaí stop driver carrying gas cylinders in trailer at 110km/h
Gardaí in Dundalk, Co. Louth have caught a driver carrying a trailer full of gas cylinders at a speed of 110km/h....
Rural Life
Gardaí warn road users to stay safe this bank holiday
Gardaí have warned all road users to stay safe on the roads ahead of the bank holiday weekend, and are...
Rural Life
Road Safety Authority issues warning to road users ahead of storm
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has issued a warning to road users to exercise caution while using the roads tomorrow...