N.Ireland
‘Life Beyond’ programme will make a real difference - LMC
Northern Ireland Livestock and Meat Commission (LMC) chief executive, Ian Stevenson, is highlighting the extremely important work that will be...
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Rural Life
Public opinion sought on veterinary codes of conduct
The Veterinary Council of Ireland (VCI) has launched a public consultation to gather feedback on its revised draft Codes of...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Rural Life
Plan launched to encourage responsible use of outdoor areas
An ambitious new Strategic Plan to encourage responsible use of outdoor areas over the next three years, has been launched...
Rural Life
Clare farmer tells court of distress upon finding sheep killed
By Gordon Deegan A southeast Clare farmer has told of his distress after discovering 14 of his sheep killed last...
Agri-Business
Vandals cause up to €30,000 worth of damage to Cavan Mart
Cavan Mart has fallen victim to two separate incidents in the past two weeks where vandals broke into the premises...
Rural Life
Man due in court over cannabis discovered in vegetable boxes
A man arrested in connection with the seizure of €2 million worth of cannabis in Co. Laois, which was concealed...
Rural Life
Online audience adds value to Longford farmer's enterprise
Philip Stewart is a full-time farmer and agri-contractor from Co. Longford, who has used his online presence as a way...
Agri-Business
Going electric: Are EVs a 'runner' for rural drivers?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are becoming an increasingly common sight on Irish roads, with petrol and diesel cars set to be...
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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...
Rural Life
Grow house discovered in shed in Co. Meath
Gardaí attached to Navan Garda station, assisted by a number of local members, carried out a search operation in Navan...
Rural Life
Puck Fair and Kenmare Fair Day cancelled due to Covid-19
There will be no livestock trading in the southwest this August following the cancellation of both the Puck Fair and...
Rural Life
Local communities in the west to benefit from SEAI energy grant
A new partnership between the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and the Atlantic Seaboard North Climate Action Regional Office,...
Rural Life
Cancelled theory tests having 'major impact' on young people in rural areas
Sinn Féin spokesperson on rural development Claire Kerrane has urged Taoiseach Micheál Martin to address the issue of cancellations and...
Agri Politics
Post office network will 'collapse' without government support - Canney
An independent west of Ireland TD has said that the post office network “is about to collapse and branch closures...
Rural Life
Lifelong contributor to cooperative movement honoured with award
A ‘beyond outstanding’ lifelong contribution to the Irish cooperative movement, by Robert Carey (Inishowen Co-operative), has been recognised nationally with...
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Cow monitoring app 'means we can stay farming for longer'
Sylvia and John Powell installed Nedap cow monitoring on their 250-strong herd in February 2023. Farming just outside Birr, Co....
Rural Life
Man sent for trial in alleged assault case over animal dispute
By Gordon Deegan A 70-year old Clare man, charged with assaulting his brother-in-law with an ash plant in a dispute...
Rural Life
UN Global Road Safety Week gets underway
The 6th Annual UN Global Road Safety Week begins today (Monday, May 17) and runs until Sunday, May 23. The...
Rural Life
Vacant homes in towns and villages could solve housing shortage - Canney
An independent TD has said that vacant homes in towns and villages should be refurbished and utilised in an effort...
Rural Life
Government urged to tackle driving test backlog
More than 98,000 people are currently waiting to sit their driving test, contributing to a 25-week backlog, while 54,000 are...