Rural Life
Offaly farmer elected as new chair of Tullamore Show
John Keena, from Ferbane in Co. Offaly, has been elected as the new chairperson of the Tullamore Show. The suckler...
Offaly
Rural Life
Quads and scramblers 'laying waste' to Slieve Bloom trails - TD
Quads and scramblers are “laying waste” to bike and walking trails on the Slieve Bloom Mountains, according to an independent...
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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...
Rural Life
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...
Rural Life
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....
Pig/Poultry
Offaly farmer claims to own a 'record-breaking' goose
Suckler and sheep farmer John Dolan from Banagher, Co. Offaly had a “great surprise” this New Year’s Day after his...
Environment
NPWS seeks tenders for farmland birds nature reserve
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is currently inviting tenders for a range of specialist services for conservation of...
Rural Life
Screggan Co. Offaly confirmed for Ploughing 2025
The National Ploughing Association (NPA) has today (Thursday, December 12) confirmed Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly as venue for the 2025...
Rural Life
Video: GE24 series - Hackett 'we took too many in' to ACRES
The Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine (DAFM) took “too many” farmers into the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES)...
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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...
Agri Politics
Watch: Hackett positive about election despite facing 'uphill battle'
Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) Pippa Hackett has said that she is...
Rural Life
Courses for farm careers and training launched in counties Laois and Offaly
A pathway into farm careers and training has been launched for people with little to no farming experience based in...
Environment
Watch: All things biodiversity on information trail in Birr
Over 300 people attended a biodiversity information event at Birr Castle Demense this week, organised by Teagasc. Minister of State...
Rural Life
Locals protest against proposed wind farm on Offaly bog
Bord na Móna and SSE Renewables have confirmed that a planning application for the proposed Lemanaghan Wind Farm in Co....
Beef
Map: Find your way around Tullamore Show
Thousands of people are set to flock to the 250ac Butterfield Estate in Blueball, Tullamore, Co. Offaly, for the Tullamore...
Agri Politics
Green Party selects Pippa Hackett to contest general election
The Green Party has today (Monday, July 22) selected Senator Pippa Hackett as a candidate to contest the next general...
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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
Gardaà investigating farmland burglary in Co. Donegal
Gardaà are investigating an incident of burglary and criminal damage which occurred on farmland in Co. Donegal. The burglary which...
Rural Life
GardaÃ: 2 men arrested and charged after stolen trailers recovered
Two men have been arrested and charged as part of an ongoing investigation by gardaà into the theft of trailers...
Rural Life
Man (70s) dies in Co. Offaly farm incident
Investigations are underway following the death of a man in his 70s in a farm incident in Co. Offaly. GardaÃ...
Rural Life
Deadline for Tullamore Show online entries approaching
The closing date for online entries for the 2024 Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show is fast approaching. Exhibitors...