Thursday, 30 Jul
Skillnet course on grass measurement, 11am, on farm of John Concannon, Carrickboy, Co Longford.
Saturday, 1 Aug
St Ciaran’s Services for adults and children with special needs fundraiser, Sheemore Inn, Kilclare, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Enq: Catherine 087-7619609.
Ballygar Truckin 2015, Co Galway. Truck reversing competition at 12.30pm and a truck run of local towns at 4.30pm. All proceeds to Croí and Cancer Care West. Info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ballygar-Truckin
Tuesday, 4 Aug
IFA sheep meeting, 8.30pm. Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney. Speakers: Kevin Kinsella, IFA; Declan Fennell, Bord Bia; Martin Farrell, Dept of Ag; Seamus Finucane, Kildare Chilling.
Wednesday, 5 Aug
Irish Malt Growers group meeting, 8.30pm, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody, Co Wexford. Enq: Bobby 086-3898823.
Thursday, 13 Aug
National sheepdog trials (continues 15 August), farm of Ken Whiteford, Tullyvolty, Co Kilkenny. See irishnationalsheepdogtrials.org.uk
Shows
4 Aug: Clonmany Agricultural Show. Enq: 074-9376835 or 086-0808161.
4 to 5 Aug: Fermanagh County Show. Enq: 028-66322509.