In pictures: Christmas time, mistletoe and lime

Co Down-based agri supplier and contractor Joseph Walls spread lime for a customer near Castletown, Co Meath, earlier this week.

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14 December 2018

In pictures: Christmas time, mistletoe and lime

Joseph Walls Ltd spreading lime in Co Meath on 12 December 2018.

The lime was spread on a farm near Castletown.

The lime was spread on Wednesday this week.

Hilltown-based agri supplier and contractor Joseph Walls made the most of the mild weather this week by spreading lime for a customer near Castletown, Co Meath, on Wednesday.

Joseph Walls Ltd spreading lime in Co Meath on 12 December 2018.

The lime was spread on a farm near Castletown.

The lime was spread on Wednesday this week.

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