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Farmers warned of deer hunters calling under ‘false representation’

June 18, 2020

An individual claiming to be associated with the Wicklow Uplands Council, and its Wicklow Deer Management Project, had called to farmers in the county seeking…

Quad biker activity ‘a scourge to upland habitats’ in Wicklow

April 15, 2020

Environment

Groups and individuals have been observed using quads and trials bikes in the Wicklow/Dublin Mountains despite the current Covid-19 restrictions, according to the…

Gardaí stop tractor on road not taxed…in almost 5,500 days

April 10, 2020

Rural Life

Members of An Garda Síochána stopped a tractor on the road that had not been taxed in more than 14 years in Co.…

Kilbaylet land ‘suited to all types of farming’ for sale in lots

June 29, 2019

Property

Nestled into the foothills of the Wicklow Mountains is a circa 59.5ac farm for sale. Located at Kilbaylet Lower, Donard, Co. Wicklow, the…

Investigations ‘ongoing’ following farm fatality in Wicklow

April 23, 2019

Rural Life

Investigations are ongoing into a farm fatality which took place earlier this month, according to An Garda Síochána. The incident, which took place…

‘Charming’ roadside property suitable for any agri-enterprise at €10,000/ac…in Co. Wicklow

March 3, 2019

Property

An executor sale will see a ‘charming’ 15ac residential roadside holding with outbuildings, at Portrushen Lower, Kiltegan, Co. Wicklow, go for auction. It will…

Wicklow group ‘disappointed’ at burning season deadline

March 1, 2019

Environment

Wicklow Uplands Council has expressed its disappointment with yesterday’s announcement by the Department of Heritage, Culture and the Gaeltacht, to not extend the…

Video: Quenching Wicklow wildfires with 42,000L from above

February 28, 2019

Rural Life

Wildfires raging across the Wicklow Mountains have necessitated calling in the big guns in recent days, with the Irish Air Corps deployed to…

Farming classical pianist busy planning West Wicklow Festival

January 26, 2019

Rural Life

Farming classical pianist Fiachra Garvey is currently busy planning the West Wicklow Festival which will take place from May 15 to 19, while…

Appeal for info following UTV theft

January 14, 2019

Rural Life

Appeals for information have been made following the theft of a utility task vehicle (UTV) in Co. Wicklow in recent days. The stolen…

Private location offers 10.92ac of land laid out to pasture

December 29, 2018

Property

Wingfield House is nestled comfortably on 10.92ac of land in Dunbur Lower, Wicklow Town, Co. Wicklow. It brings with it magnificent views overlooking…

€1.95 million pilot project launched for Wicklow hill farmers

November 21, 2018

Environment

The ‘Sustainable Uplands Agriculture-environment Scheme (SUAS)’ Pilot Project was officially launched by Wicklow Uplands Council this week. The €1.95 million project is designed…

Wicklow’s Belfield House comes with 41ac of ‘superb’ farmland

October 21, 2018

Other

Belfield House which incorporates 460m² (4,951ft²) of living space on 41ac of ‘superb’ agricultural lands, with additional accommodation, offers upscale country life within…

178ac Avoca holding ‘ideal for dairy conversion’

September 29, 2018

Other

Given its size of 178ac and the fact that it is in one large undivided block, this non-residential holding at Kilcashel, Avoca, Co.…

Ruins of homestead and farm machinery in lake uncovered

September 14, 2018

Rural Life

Ruins of an old homestead and farm machinery have been uncovered by the Garda Air Support Unit in Co. Wicklow recently. The ruins…

Fortgranite: A dairy farm on historic estates with a story to tell

August 5, 2018

Rural Life

While Fortgranite Estate, Baltinglass, Co. Wicklow, might seem to hold appeal for overseas buyers rather than the ‘average’ Irish dairy farmer, there has…

Wicklow project a ‘welcome opportunity for sustainable deer management’

August 3, 2018

Rural Life

Wicklow Uplands Council has warmly welcomed the signing of a contract for sustainable deer management services in Co. Wicklow. Following the signing of…

Wicklow deer project ‘an acknowledgement’ of issue

August 3, 2018

Rural Life

The signing of a contract with the Wicklow Uplands Council for the provision of deer management services in Wicklow has been welcomed by…

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