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Man who died in Westmeath house fire from farming background

Rural Life

5 months ago

Man who died in Westmeath house fire from farming background

The elderly man who died in a house fire in Co. Westmeath yesterday (Wednesday, June 4) is...

Shedding light on the story of Irish emigration to Argentina

Rural Life

5 months ago

Shedding light on the story of Irish emigration to Argentina

Longford and Westmeath county councils are jointly embarking on an oral history project focusing on...

Graphic: Three dogs 'shot and dumped' in Westmeath bog

Rural Life

7 months ago

Graphic: Three dogs 'shot and dumped' in Westmeath bog

Three dead dogs with gunshot wounds were discovered dumped in a ditch of a bog in Coole, Co....

Why farm plastic collection prices are increasing for farmers

Video

3 months ago

Why farm plastic collection prices are increasing for farmers

Farm plastic collections are well underway for the summer months, with many farmers taking the...

Watch: Public urged to be 'ultra aware' after Westmeath bog fire

Environment

7 months ago

Watch: Public urged to be 'ultra aware' after Westmeath bog fire

The public have been called on to exercise awareness and vigilance of the fire risk in rural areas...

Beef

8 months ago

Hereford Prime and Kepak to host free info event in Athlone

Irish Hereford Prime, in association with Kepak, is set to host an information evening for beef...

Hereford Prime and Kepak to host free info event in Athlone

Rural Life

8 months ago

Gardaí: Man killed in quad bike collision in Co. Westmeath

A male driver of quad bike, aged in his 20s, was fatally injured in a road traffic collision at...

Gardaí: Man killed in quad bike collision in Co. Westmeath

Agri-Business

9 months ago

What's next for Mollie Moo's pet farm in Westmeath?

Suckler and sheep farmers, Gerry and Linda Syron, are in expansion mode at Mollie Moo's, their pet...

What's next for Mollie Moo's pet farm in Westmeath?

Agri-Business

10 months ago

NPWS appeals for information after shooting of white-tailed eagle

The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has appealed to the public for information after the...

NPWS appeals for information after shooting of white-tailed eagle

Rural Life

10 months ago

From rural Russia to the countryside of Kilbeggan

Well-known singer-songwriter Larissa Tormey has just released her new single, ''Kilbeggan’s...

From rural Russia to the countryside of Kilbeggan

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Kepak invests €8m in Westmeath facility

Kepak has invested €8 million in its Kilbeggan facility in Co. Westmeath to enhance market...

Kepak invests €8m in Westmeath facility

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

CCTV being examined for details of stolen quad in Westmeath

Gardaí are investigating an incident of a stolen quad from a premises in the Rathconrath area of...

CCTV being examined for details of stolen quad in Westmeath

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Gardaí investigate as details of agri-business being used in scams

Gardaí are investigating fraudulent activity in relation to a legitimate agricultural business in...

Gardaí investigate as details of agri-business being used in scams

Sheep

about 1 year ago

Well-known Westmeath flock to be dispersed at Delvin Mart

A flock of over 400 ewes is set to be dispersed at Delvin Mart, Co. Westmeath, as the flock owner...

Well-known Westmeath flock to be dispersed at Delvin Mart

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

'Many archaeological finds made during agricultural activity' - expert

Many archaeological finds are made every year during agricultural and other activity, according to...

'Many archaeological finds made during agricultural activity' - expert

Environment

over 1 year ago

Farming for Nature walks represent farming systems' wide diversity

The wide diversity in Irish farming systems and approaches to farming with nature in mind are...

Farming for Nature walks represent farming systems' wide diversity

Environment

over 1 year ago

Bord na Móna to develop 79km of trails under new tourism scheme

Bord na Móna is to develop 79km of new walking and cycling trails as part of a new Fáilte Ireland...

Bord na Móna to develop 79km of trails under new tourism scheme

Beef

over 1 year ago

Roscrea Limousin sale sees top price go to Westmeath-bred bull

The second Irish Limousin Cattle Society Premier show and sale of 2024 took place on bank holiday...

Roscrea Limousin sale sees top price go to Westmeath-bred bull

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Westmeath couple undergo farm diversification with canine twist

A Westmeath-based couple have undertaken a farm diversification with a difference in the form of a...

Westmeath couple undergo farm diversification with canine twist

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

'In The Bleak Midwinter' single for farm-based soprano

A Russian classical pianist and mezzo soprano who left Moscow to live on a beef farm in Kilbeggan,...

'In The Bleak Midwinter' single for farm-based soprano

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Farm blazes trail with Bealtaine Fire Festival

The Hill of Uisneach heritage site in Co. Westmeath, which is part of managing director of cows.ie,...

Farm blazes trail with Bealtaine Fire Festival

Rural Life

almost 3 years ago

Larissa revels in 'The Glow of a Winter's Eve'

Russian classical pianist and mezzo soprano Larissa Tormey who has made a name for herself on the...

Larissa revels in 'The Glow of a Winter's Eve'

Rural Life

about 3 years ago

Suckler farmer appointed Irish Kidney Association chair

A suckler farmer from Co. Westmeath has recently been appointed as the new national honorary...

Suckler farmer appointed Irish Kidney Association chair

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