Rural Life
Update: 7,500 homes, farms and businesses without power
At least 7,500 homes, farms and businesses are without power following Storm Lorenzo, the ESB has confirmed. It is expected...
Storm
Environment
Host of Teagasc events postponed due to weather
Teagasc has announced its decision to postpone a host of events it had scheduled for today, Thursday October 3, and...
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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
Garda property marking event postponed due to storm
A property marking event for farmers, rural dwellers and members of the public which was being organised by An Garda...
Rural Life
Department issues storm advice for farmers as Lorenzo approaches
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine has issued a range of advice for farmers in the lead-up to...
Environment
Creed: Farmers must think 'safety first' as Lorenzo looms
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Michael Creed urged farmers, fishermen and people in rural areas to be extra...
Rural Life
Storm Lorenzo: 'Farmers are not replaceable - everything else is'
The extreme weather conditions that Storm Lorenzo will bring to the country over the next couple of days are being...
Environment
Met Éireann issues tracking update on looming Lorenzo
Met Éireann has issued a weather advisory for expected very wet and potentially stormy conditions over parts of Ireland later...
Rural Life
ESB Networks restores power to 22,000 homes, farms and businesses
ESB Networks crews have been continuing efforts to repair the electricity network since first light this morning, restoring power to...
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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...
National Ploughing Championships
McHugh: Storm Ali and its impact on 'Ploughing 2018'
Following the postponement and eventual cancellation of day two of the National Ploughing Championships yesterday (Wednesday, September 19), Anna Marie...
National Ploughing Championships
Wednesday woes: 'There was a lot of frustration out there'
Consequences of harsh weather conditions on the site of the ‘Ploughing’ was the main discussion point for Irish Creamery Milk...
National Ploughing Championships
FBD outlines 2 key messages for storm affected 'Ploughing' exhibitors
Exhibitors at the ‘Ploughing’ who were affected by the destructive winds of Storm Ali should contact their insurance providers as...
National Ploughing Championships
Picking up the pieces: 'All day it was just a rumour mill'
Exhibitors hit hardest by Storm Ali at this year’s National Ploughing Championships have been picking up the pieces and striving...
National Ploughing Championships
Storm damage: '€10,000-15,000 worth of equipment was just in bits'
Exhibitors have been counting the cost today (Wednesday, September 19) as several returned to the National Ploughing Championships site, following...
Environment
Met Eireann 'to monitor situation' as Storm Helene approaches
Met Eireann has said that it will continue to monitor the situation surrounding the landing of ex-tropical Storm Helene, which...
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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...
Environment
Status orange wind warning issued for parts of the country
A status orange wind warning has been issued for some parts of the country by Met Eireann recently, with wind...
Rural Life
Pics: Scenes of destruction in Cork as farmers count the cost of Ophelia
Co. Cork received the brunt of Storm Ophelia on Monday, as winds battered the southern coastline with close to hurricane-force...
Agri-Business
Department's assessment of storm's impact: Structural damage and outages on farms
Detailing the initial impact on farming, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine updated cabinet colleagues today (October 17)...
Environment
Wind and rainfall warnings issued for parts of the country
Both wind and rainfall warnings have been issued by Met Eireann for parts of the country as Storm Doris is...