Rural Life
Dog and horse reported missing in Co. Wexford
A dog and horse have been reported as missing for over 10 days now from the same property in Bree,...
Wexford
Rural Life
Public apple farm in Co. Wexford announces closure
Ballycross Apple Farm in Bridgetown, Co. Wexford has announced its decision to close its doors to the public this week....
Rural Life
'Notes from Sheepland' documents female farmer's life and work
A documentary about the life and work of Wexford-based artist and farmer, Orla Barry, ‘Notes from Sheepland,’ opened yesterday, Friday,...
Rural Life
SSE Renewables granted planning for solar farm in Wexford
SSE Renewables has been granted planning permission for a solar farm located on lands near its existing 18 turbine Richfield...
Dairy
Watch: Farmer highlights financial and mental impacts of low milk yields
As milk yields drop this year, dairy farmer Liam Curtis from Bree, Co. Wexford, has highlighted the financial and mental...
Agri-Business
Burst water pipes cause 'significant' damage to DAFM offices
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has confirmed that staff had to be evacuated from its offices...
Rural Life
Gardaí investigating spate of GPS thefts in Wexford
Gardaí have launched investigations following a spate of GPS thefts from farms in Co. Wexford in recent days. It is...
Rural Life
High Court orders farmer to remove 'unauthorised' milking parlour
The High Court has ordered that a farmer in Co. Wexford remove a milking parlour constructed without planning permission by...
Rural Life
'Difficult ground conditions' force postponement of Gorey Show
The committee of Gorey Agricultural Show has today (Tuesday, June 11) announced the postponement of this weekend’s event due to...
Machinery
Watch: Blackwater Tractor Run sees large turnout in Wexford
The Blackwater Tractor Run is an annual event with a different charity being chosen to benefit from the proceeds each...
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...
Rural Life
Historic stained glass window unveiled at Johnstown Castle
A historically significant stained glass window, dating back to World War I has been unveiled at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, following...
Rural Life
Wexford Macra's 75th anniversary a sell out celebration
Wexford Macra’s recent 75th anniversary dinner in the Ashdown Park Hotel, Gorey, Co. Wexford March 16, was a sell out...
Agri Politics
Wexford County Council agrees to protocol on farm inspections
Wexford County Council and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) have agree to a protocol for farm inspections in the county....
Rural Life
Wexford Macra to celebrate 75 years in action with dinner dance
Wexford Macra will hold a dinner dance in the Ashdown Park Hotel in Gorey on Saturday, March 16, to celebrate...
Rural Life
Agricultural course captures the hearts of Wexford school students
A short course that started in Colaiste Abbain, Adamstown, Co. Wexford as part of the junior cycle in 2019, is...
Agri-Business
AIB buying renewable energy from Wexford solar farm
AIB has announced that it is buying renewable energy from a newly constructed solar farm in Co. Wexford. The solar...
Horticulture
Mount Congreve School of Horticulture hosts open day
Those interested in pursuing a career in horticulture will want to attend the Mount Congreve School of Horticulture open day...