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New govt aims to increase number of dog wardens nationwide
The new government has made a commitment to increase the number of dog wardens across the country, according to the...
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Community groups in Offaly urged to apply for funding
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan has encouraged community groups to make funding applications to Offaly County Council. The local...
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Events to showcase options for life beyond the farm
Two events are set to take place in the north-west to showcase the positives of the Irish dairy sector and...
Agri-Business
Watch: Macra meeting hears generational renewal concerns
Around 50 people attended a Macra meeting in Co. Limerick last night (Wednesday, January 15) to share their concerns around...
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€85m to restore derelict heritage buildings in communities
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State for local government and planning, Alan Dillon have...
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Farm succession scheme in draft programme for govt
In its draft programme, the next government has made a commitment to ensure a farm succession scheme that supports generational...
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Vintners federation criticises Diageo as price of pint set to increase
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has criticised Diageo’s decision to increase the price of their products on draught, including...
Environment
MTU launches rural bioeconomy webinar series
Munster Technological University, Kerry Campus’ Circular Bioeconomy Research Group and Mainstream BIO Project will today, launch its webinar series, raising awareness...
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BT Young Scientist: Cork students win special award for crop study
A group of students from Co. Cork have been recognised at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2025 for...
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Transform your calf rearing with a JFC automatic feeder
We recently caught up with Richard Lowe who is a dairy farmer from Adare, Co. Limerick, who shares how the...
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Gardaà investigate spate of burglaries in Cavan
Investigations by An Garda SÃochána are ongoing for a number of burglaries that occurred in Co. Cavan on Monday, January...
Dairy
'Great surprise' for Cork farmer as triplet Friesian heifers born
The Stanley family, have expressed elation at the rare birth of triplet Friesian heifers on their dairy farm in Bandon...
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Gardaà make five arrests in north Dublin for 'alleged trespassing'
An Garda SÃochána made five arrests in total for two separate incidents of “alleged” trespassing in north Co. Dublin on...
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Illegal hunting: Call for 'armed response unit in every county'
A candidate at last year’s general election and European election has called for an armed response unit to be established...
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BT Young Scientist: Thurles student wins ABP sustainability award
A student from Co. Tipperary was presented with the ABP Sustainable Farming Practices Award at BT Young Scientist and Technology...
Agri-Business
An Bord Pleanála refuses permission for Galway veterinary clinic
An Bord Pleanála has refused planning permission for a proposed new large animal veterinary clinic in Co. Galway due to...
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Farmer Wellbeing Board offers support to those in need
“A picture paints a thousand words” – this well-known phrase perfectly captures the essence of the Farmer Wellbeing Board, designed...
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Judge orders Halal meat plant owner to attend court over debt
By Gordon Deegan A judge has directed that the owner of a Shannon based Halal meat plant operator, Asba Meats,...
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Gardaà stop 15-year-old driving tractor with no tax or insurance
Gardaà from the Roads Policing Unit in Co. Roscommon stopped a 15-year-old tractor driver in Elphin yesterday afternoon (Sunday, January...
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Call for review of legislation covering trespass on farmland
A review of the legislation governing the issue of trespass on farmland is urgently required, according to an independent TD....
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Weather: Fairly mild this week with occasional rain and drizzle
The coming week looks set to be fairly mild, with occasional rain or drizzle, and the best of the dry...