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From breaking glass ceilings in botany to exhibiting artworks worldwide

Rural Life

25 days ago

From breaking glass ceilings in botany to exhibiting artworks worldwide

Artist Jassy Crowley-Long was reared on the outskirts of Cork surrounded by fields, animals and a way of life that was close to nature

Trailer theft investigated by gardaí in Wexford

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

Trailer theft investigated by gardaí in Wexford

An Garda Síochána are investigating the theft of a trailer from Esmonde Road, Enniscorthy in Co. Wexford, which occurred from September 22-24.

Gardaí conduct checkpoints to combat illegal hunting

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

Gardaí conduct checkpoints to combat illegal hunting

Over the weekend, Gardaí in Meath and Wexford carried out checkpoints and patrols to combat illegal hunting and trespassing.

Building Focus - strong emphasis on ventilation in Wexford calf shed

Video

3 months ago

Building Focus - strong emphasis on ventilation in Wexford calf shed

In a new series with a focus on agricultural buildings, Agriland visited Clifford Deacon in Co. Wexford to explore his new calf shed. Deacon, who is based in Coolaught, is milking 90 cows after swapping from beef to dairy in 2019. The farm has undergone large investment over the last six years with upgraded cubicle houses, a new parlour, a new slurry tank, and even a new silage pit.

Watch: Building Focus - strong emphasis on ventilation in Wexford calf shed

Buildings

3 months ago

Watch: Building Focus - strong emphasis on ventilation in Wexford calf shed

In new series with a focus on agricultural buildings, Agriland visited Clifford Deacon in Co. Wexford to explore his new calf shed.

Rural Life

3 months ago

Strict rules 'pushing young people away' from farming - Wexford Rose

"I love farming but there are so many strict rules coming into farming and so many boxes have to be ticked that it's off putting," said Wexford Rose of Tralee contestant Clíona O'Leary.

Strict rules 'pushing young people away' from farming - Wexford Rose

Rural Life

4 months ago

Water Conservation Order for 4 counties from this weekend

Uisce Éireann has confirmed that a Water Conservation Order, commonly referred to as a...

Water Conservation Order for 4 counties from this weekend

Environment

5 months ago

TD: 'I saw a 5ft pile of manure draining directly into Lady's Island Lake'

Social Democrats TD, Jennifer Whitmore has expressed fears that 'Lady's Island Lake does not have much longer'.

TD: 'I saw a 5ft pile of manure draining directly into Lady's Island Lake'

Rural Life

6 months ago

Call for support for farmers after land destroyed by gorse fires

A Fine Gael senator has raised incidents of gorse fires in Roscommon in the Seanad this week and...

Call for support for farmers after land destroyed by gorse fires

Machinery

7 months ago

Watch: First sighting of Fendt 620 in Irish fields

AGCO has been keen to advertise that it has developed a new engine family designed to remain in...

Watch: First sighting of Fendt 620 in Irish fields

Tillage

7 months ago

Potato update: Wexford earlies should be in shops in June

The first of this year’s Wexford earlies potato crop will be dug at the start of June, according to Teagasc tillage specialist Shay Phelan.

Potato update: Wexford earlies should be in shops in June

Environment

7 months ago

One year of progress 'Farming for Water' around River Slaney

Tirlán and the Farming for Water - River Slaney Project partners have seen the pace of action on...

One year of progress 'Farming for Water' around River Slaney

Rural Life

7 months ago

Gardaí investigating theft of horse box in Wexford

Gardaí in Co. Wexford are currently investigating the recent theft of a horse box from a property in the county.

Gardaí investigating theft of horse box in Wexford

Environment

8 months ago

Wexford's Lady's Island Lake 'severely damaged' by excess nutrients

Scientists have sounded the alarm on the declining ecological state of Lady's Island Lake in Co. Wexford, where toxic blue-green algae blooms.

Wexford's Lady's Island Lake 'severely damaged' by excess nutrients

Sheep

8 months ago

Sheep farmer on dog attack: 'The most savage thing I have ever seen'

Following a recent dog attack on her land in Co. Wexford, sheep farmer Ann Jones said that it was 'the most savage thing' she has ever seen

Sheep farmer on dog attack: 'The most savage thing I have ever seen'

Property

8 months ago

'Dream farm' Wexford land sells for more than €30k/ac

A non-residential farm holding of 92ac of tillage land near Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford has sold for more than €30,000/ac.

'Dream farm' Wexford land sells for more than €30k/ac

Rural Life

9 months ago

12 firearms seized in north Wexford for expired/invalid licences

12 firearms have been seized across north Co. Wexford for having expired or invalid licences, according to An Garda Síochána

12 firearms seized in north Wexford for expired/invalid licences

Rural Life

9 months ago

From architecture to thatching, Wexford woman takes leap of faith

A 29-year-old Wexford woman who has done a master's degree in architecture is one of 14 learners on a thatching course

From architecture to thatching, Wexford woman takes leap of faith

Agri Politics

9 months ago

Tom Doyle elected as new chair of Wexford IFA

Tom Doyle is the new chair of the Irish Farmers' Association (IFA) in Co. Wexford following his election last night (Monday, February 11).

Tom Doyle elected as new chair of Wexford IFA

Agri Politics

10 months ago

Taoiseach to attend Wexford event marking 70 years of IFA

Taoiseach Simon Harris will be among those in attendance at a gala event to mark 70 years of the IFA in Co. Wexford.

Taoiseach to attend Wexford event marking 70 years of IFA

Rural Life

12 months ago

'Take control of the land and get more for your produce' - expert

%%excerpt%% Farmers need to take control of the land, collaborate with butchers, chefs, and independent retailers and get more money for the ingredients they produce, according to Anthony O'Toole, a specialist in local food and drink, and founder of Fat Tomato, an edible garden and kitchen food brand and edible garden honesty farm shop.

'Take control of the land and get more for your produce' - expert

Environment

about 1 year ago

Nightjar confirmed to be breeding in Wexford

%%excerpt%% A recent survey conducted in the south east confirmed that one of Ireland's rarest and most elusive birds, the nocturnal nightjar, continues to breed here, albeit in very limited numbers.

Nightjar confirmed to be breeding in Wexford

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Court: Wexford man convicted of cruelty to pony

A Wexford man has been convicted of cruelty to a pony, after a seizure by the Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

Court: Wexford man convicted of cruelty to pony

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