Philip Carolin in Knockbride, Co Cavan
Philip Carolin from Knockbride, Co Cavan. \ Philip DoylePhilip Carolin from Knockbride, Co Cavan. \ Philip Doyle
Philip Carolin from Knockbride, Co Cavan. \ Philip DoylePhilip Carolin from Knockbride, Co Cavan. \ Philip DoylePhilip Carolin owns a small herd of bullocks at Knockbride, Co Cavan.
He bought most of his stock before Christmas and will sell in November.
Philip says that from next year onwards he will buy-in his bullocks in spring and sell in winter. \ Philip Doyle
Fodder delivery to Glanbia Glenmore
Eamon Fitzpatrick, Anthony O'Shea, Glanbia Glenmore branch manager; Michael Ryan, Glanbia buisness manager; Martin Delahunty and Andy Cuddihy, Glenmore assistant branch manager. \ Philip DoyleEamon Fitzpatrick, Anthony O Shea, Glanbia Glenmore branch manager; Michael Ryan, Glanbia buisness manager; Martin Delahunty and Andy Cuddihy, Glenmore assistant branch manager. \ Philip Doyle
Seamus Fitzgerald, Martin Delahunty and John Aylward get to grips with Glanbia's import of alfalfa. \ Philip DoyleSeamus Fitzgerald, Martin Delahunty and John Aylward get to grips with Glanbia's import of alfalfa. \ Philip Doyle
Martin Delahunty. \ Philip DoyleMartin Delahunty. \ Philip Doyle
Eamon Fitzpatrick from Koonmore, Co Kilkenny, receiving his fodder from Glanbia. \ Philip DoyleEamon Fitzpatrick from Koonmore, Co Kilkenny, receiving his fodder from Glanbia. \ Philip Doyle
Eamon Fitzpatrick from Koonmore, Co Kilkenny, receiving his fodder from Glanbia. \ Philip DoyleAlfalfa imported from Spain. \ Philip DoyleOn Tuesday this week, a truckload of fodder arrived to Glanbia's farm store in Glenmore, Co Kilkenny.
In the midst of the fodder crisis, Glanbia farmers went to the cooperative and asked for fodder.
Glenbia business manager for south Kilkenny and south Wexford, Michael Ryan, set about sourcing fodder for the farmers in need and was able to find 700t of silage in Armagh and Antrim.
In addition to this silage, Glanbia was also able to import alfalfa from Spain. \ Philip Doyle
James Sheehan in Co Kilkenny
James Sheehan on his farm in Ennisnag, Stoneford, Co Kilkenny. \ Claire-Jeanne NashJames Sheehan on his farm in Ennisnag, Stoneford, Co Kilkenny. \ Claire-Jeanne NashJames Sheehan on his farm in Ennisnag, Stoneford, Co Kilkenny. \ Claire-Jeanne NashCalves on James Sheenhan's farm in Ennisnag, Stoneford, Co Kilkenny. \ Claire-Jeanne NashJames Sheehan is a beef, dairy and tillage farmer in Ennisnag, Stoneford, Co Kilkenny.
James is waiting for the weather to dry up some more before he can let his young calves out to grass. He says this winter has been one of the worst winters he can ever remember. \ Claire-Jeanne Nash
Kilbane tractor run
Kilbane tractor run in Co Clare on 7 April. \ Olivia CharlesBarry Quinn from Cratloe, Co Clare, on the Nuffield 10/60. \ Olivia CharlesBarry Quinn from Cratloe, Co Clare on the Nuffield 10/60. \ Olivia Charles
Christopher Stritch and Niall Helebert from Ballina, Co Tipperary, in the New Holland T6.175. \ Olivia CharlesChristopher Stritch and Niall Helebert from Ballina, Co Tipperary, in the New Holland T6.175. \ Olivia Charles
Kilbane tractor run in Co Clare. \ Olivia CharlesEoin O’Sullivan, Niall Helebert and Christopher Stritch from Ballina and Ben Flynn from Kilbane in the Fiat 110-90. \ Olivia CharlesEoin O’Sullivan, Niall Helebert and Christopher Stritch from Ballina and Ben Flynn from Kilbane in the Fiat 110-90. \ Olivia Charles
Luke Hannon and Luke Cunningham from Clonlara, Co Clare, at Kilbane tractor run. \ Olivia CharlesLuke Hannon and Luke Cunningham from Clonlara, Co Clare, at Kilbane tractor run. \ Olivia Charles
Roger Carey and Cathal Casey from Broadford, Co Clare, in front of the John Deere 6930 at Kilbane tractor run. \ Olivia CharlesRoger Carey and Cathal Casey from Broadford, Co Clare, in front of the John Deere 6930 at Kilbane tractor run. \ Olivia Charles
Tadgh Hannon from Truagh, Clonlara, Co Clare, in the Case Commemoration Edition at Kilbane tractor run. \ Olivia CharlesTadgh Hannon from Truagh, Clonlara, Co Clare, in the Case Commemoration Edition at Kilbane tractor run. \ Olivia Charles
The village of Kilbane in Co Clare organised a charity tractor run in aid of the Irish Kidney Association last weekend.
Trucks, vintage cars and tractors of all shapes and sizes turned up for the run to raise money. \ Olivia Charles
Philip Carolin in Knockbride, Co Cavan
Philip Carolin from Knockbride, Co Cavan. \ Philip DoylePhilip Carolin from Knockbride, Co Cavan. \ Philip DoylePhilip Carolin from Knockbride, Co Cavan. \ Philip DoylePhilip Carolin from Knockbride, Co Cavan. \ Philip DoylePhilip Carolin owns a small herd of bullocks at Knockbride, Co Cavan.
He bought most of his stock before Christmas and will sell in November.
Philip says that from next year onwards he will buy-in his bullocks in spring and sell in winter. \ Philip Doyle
Fodder delivery to Glanbia Glenmore
Eamon Fitzpatrick, Anthony O'Shea, Glanbia Glenmore branch manager; Michael Ryan, Glanbia buisness manager; Martin Delahunty and Andy Cuddihy, Glenmore assistant branch manager. \ Philip DoyleEamon Fitzpatrick, Anthony O Shea, Glanbia Glenmore branch manager; Michael Ryan, Glanbia buisness manager; Martin Delahunty and Andy Cuddihy, Glenmore assistant branch manager. \ Philip Doyle
Seamus Fitzgerald, Martin Delahunty and John Aylward get to grips with Glanbia's import of alfalfa. \ Philip DoyleSeamus Fitzgerald, Martin Delahunty and John Aylward get to grips with Glanbia's import of alfalfa. \ Philip Doyle
Martin Delahunty. \ Philip DoyleMartin Delahunty. \ Philip Doyle
Eamon Fitzpatrick from Koonmore, Co Kilkenny, receiving his fodder from Glanbia. \ Philip DoyleEamon Fitzpatrick from Koonmore, Co Kilkenny, receiving his fodder from Glanbia. \ Philip Doyle
Eamon Fitzpatrick from Koonmore, Co Kilkenny, receiving his fodder from Glanbia. \ Philip DoyleAlfalfa imported from Spain. \ Philip DoyleOn Tuesday this week, a truckload of fodder arrived to Glanbia's farm store in Glenmore, Co Kilkenny.
In the midst of the fodder crisis, Glanbia farmers went to the cooperative and asked for fodder.
Glenbia business manager for south Kilkenny and south Wexford, Michael Ryan, set about sourcing fodder for the farmers in need and was able to find 700t of silage in Armagh and Antrim.
In addition to this silage, Glanbia was also able to import alfalfa from Spain. \ Philip Doyle
James Sheehan in Co Kilkenny
James Sheehan on his farm in Ennisnag, Stoneford, Co Kilkenny. \ Claire-Jeanne NashJames Sheehan on his farm in Ennisnag, Stoneford, Co Kilkenny. \ Claire-Jeanne NashJames Sheehan on his farm in Ennisnag, Stoneford, Co Kilkenny. \ Claire-Jeanne NashCalves on James Sheenhan's farm in Ennisnag, Stoneford, Co Kilkenny. \ Claire-Jeanne NashJames Sheehan is a beef, dairy and tillage farmer in Ennisnag, Stoneford, Co Kilkenny.
James is waiting for the weather to dry up some more before he can let his young calves out to grass. He says this winter has been one of the worst winters he can ever remember. \ Claire-Jeanne Nash
Kilbane tractor run
Kilbane tractor run in Co Clare on 7 April. \ Olivia CharlesBarry Quinn from Cratloe, Co Clare, on the Nuffield 10/60. \ Olivia CharlesBarry Quinn from Cratloe, Co Clare on the Nuffield 10/60. \ Olivia Charles
Christopher Stritch and Niall Helebert from Ballina, Co Tipperary, in the New Holland T6.175. \ Olivia CharlesChristopher Stritch and Niall Helebert from Ballina, Co Tipperary, in the New Holland T6.175. \ Olivia Charles
Kilbane tractor run in Co Clare. \ Olivia CharlesEoin O’Sullivan, Niall Helebert and Christopher Stritch from Ballina and Ben Flynn from Kilbane in the Fiat 110-90. \ Olivia CharlesEoin O’Sullivan, Niall Helebert and Christopher Stritch from Ballina and Ben Flynn from Kilbane in the Fiat 110-90. \ Olivia Charles
Luke Hannon and Luke Cunningham from Clonlara, Co Clare, at Kilbane tractor run. \ Olivia CharlesLuke Hannon and Luke Cunningham from Clonlara, Co Clare, at Kilbane tractor run. \ Olivia Charles
Roger Carey and Cathal Casey from Broadford, Co Clare, in front of the John Deere 6930 at Kilbane tractor run. \ Olivia CharlesRoger Carey and Cathal Casey from Broadford, Co Clare, in front of the John Deere 6930 at Kilbane tractor run. \ Olivia Charles
Tadgh Hannon from Truagh, Clonlara, Co Clare, in the Case Commemoration Edition at Kilbane tractor run. \ Olivia CharlesTadgh Hannon from Truagh, Clonlara, Co Clare, in the Case Commemoration Edition at Kilbane tractor run. \ Olivia Charles
The village of Kilbane in Co Clare organised a charity tractor run in aid of the Irish Kidney Association last weekend.
Trucks, vintage cars and tractors of all shapes and sizes turned up for the run to raise money. \ Olivia Charles
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