Rural Life
'Many archaeological finds made during agricultural activity' - expert
Many archaeological finds are made every year during agricultural and other activity, according to the keeper of Irish antiquities at...
Kilkenny
Agri Politics
Review of DAFM handling of Dan Brennan case to take place
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has said he will move to establish a review and reassessment...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri-Business
Tirlán seeking 150 'voluntary' redundancies across organisation
The Kilkenny-headquartered co-op, Tirlán, has confirmed that 150 jobs are likely to go across the organisation as a result of...
Agri-Business
Tirlán confirms acquisition of Holland Agri
Tirlán has confirmed the acquisition of Holland Agri Merchants Ltd, which operates as Holland Agri in Ballyragget, Co Kilkenny. Holland...
Dairy
Co. Kilkenny based dairy business with 470 cows sold for €1.45m
The Newry headquartered Roebuck Food Group plc has confirmed that it has sold its dairy division based in Co. Kilkenny for...
Dairy
Milk volumes down by '8L/cow/day' - Kilkenny dairy farmer
A Co. Kilkenny dairy farmer is confirming that his milk volumes are currently down by 8L/cow/day year-on-year. William O’Grady milks...
Rural Life
Greyhound Racing Ireland project features Ramsbottoms of Laois
‘Our People, The Generations,’ a Greyhound Racing Ireland project focusing on the generations of families involved in Irish greyhound racing,...
Agri-Business
Tirlán launches first ‘low carbon’ store in Kilkenny
Tirlán has launched its first low carbon future store in Castlecomer, Co. Kilkenny as part of its €11 million investment...
Sponsored
Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Dairy News
Teagasc National Dairy Conference set for Kilkenny
This year’s Teagasc National Dairy Conference will take place on Wednesday, November 29, at Lyrath Hotel, Co. Kilkenny. ‘Adapting to...
Environment
High Court judge dismisses Kilkenny wind farm challenge
By Gordon Deegan A challenge mounted by locals against a large-scale €175 million wind farm, and opposed by Kilkenny hurling great, Henry Shefflin, has...
Agri-Business
Kilkenny mother and daughter farming team win technology grant
A mother and daughter farming in Co. Kilkenny have been awarded a €1,000 grant in recognition of their use of...
Sheep
Belclare Sheep Society premier sale sees top price of €2,400
Belclare Sheep Society hosted its premier sale at Cillin Hill, Co. Kilkenny recently, where the top price reached was €2,400....
Environment
Tirlán granted approval for Kilkenny solar farm
Tirlán has been granted planning permission for a solar farm at Ballyragget, Co. Kilkenny. Kilkenny County Council has approved a...
Rural Life
High Court: Mother and son in dispute over house and land
By Aodhan O’Faolain A dispute between a mother and son over a Co. Kilkenny-based property that includes a guesthouse and...
Sponsored
RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Rural Life
Brennan's Kilkenny farm to be debated in Dáil and Seanad
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture has asked that issues of environmental contamination at Dan Brennan’s farm in Co. Kilkenny...
Agri-Business
Which county topped the list for Tirlán milk payments in 2022?
Tirlán collected 3.2 billion litres of raw milk and processed 95 million litres across the peak week according to its...
Agri-Business
Minister officially launches new Tirlán HQ in Kilkenny
Food and nutrition cooperative, Tirlán, has today (Thursday, April 6) officially opened its new headquarters and collaborative hub at Abbey...
Rural Life
Tributes paid to 'highly regarded' Kilkenny dairy farmer
Tributes have been paid to the “highly regarded” Kilkenny dairy farmer Cathal Moran, who passed away on Tuesday (February 28)...