Farm Buildings

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

Carrigallen Mart recently fitted Heatguard sheeting to the livestock holding and drop off areas, with more work set to be completed soon.

MARTS 22 August 2026

Carrigallen Mart sees major upgrade

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Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

Reader questions; silage pits, planning permission, organics and costings

BUILDINGS 12 August 2026

Labour key focus for Ballyvadin dairy calf to beef

Labour key focus for Ballyvadin dairy calf to beef

BUILDINGS 29 July 2026

Six-bay slatted shed impresses in Tuam

Six-bay slatted shed impresses in Tuam

Six-bay slatted shed impresses in Tuam

BUILDINGS 22 July 2026

Utilising a paddock system for beef herds: the key areas to focus

Utilising a paddock system for beef herds: the key areas to focus

Utilising a paddock system for beef herds: the key areas to focus

BUILDINGS 15 July 2026

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Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?

Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?

Martin Merrick details some of the ins and outs regarding planning permission and handling facilities for both sheep and cattle.

BUILDINGS 27 May 2026

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

If it hasn’t already been completed, livestock houses should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 27 May 2026

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

Best practice in cleaning and disinfecting animal housing this summer

If it hasn’t already been completed, livestock houses should be thoroughly cleaned and disinfected, writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 27 May 2026

How to make construction appointments on farms

How to make construction appointments on farms

Nearly all farm projects require appointments to be made regarding risks of health and safety, with the farmer responsible for making these appointments writes Martin Merrick.

BUILDINGS 27 May 2026

Guidelines to creating new farm roadways

Guidelines to creating new farm roadways

Martin Merrick looks at some of the specs that farmers need to be aiming for when creating new farm roads.

BUILDINGS 27 May 2026

Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

Calculating costs on roofing open tanks

Is roofing over an open tank a viable option for farmers looking to increase slurry storage? Martin Merrick does the sums to see if it is.

BUILDINGS 27 May 2026

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

Just under half of tranche 10 applications approved to date

Tranche 10, which closed for applications close on five months ago, has seen just under half of applications approved to date.

BUILDINGS 27 May 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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