Burren

Department savaged over 'heritage' tag for replica gates

The use of replica gates by ACRES farmers has been slated by enthusiasts of the real-deal wrought iron gates.

DEALER 4 March 2026

Department savaged over 'heritage' tag for replica gates

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CIE Tours pays for GPS cattle collars in the Burren

CIE Tours pays for GPS cattle collars in the Burren

NEWS 27 February 2026

Limestone and wetlands on the market in Co Clare

Limestone and wetlands on the market in Co Clare

PROPERTY 8 January 2026

In pictures: moving cattle to the Burren winterage

In pictures: moving cattle to the Burren winterage

In pictures: moving cattle to the Burren winterage

NEWS 29 October 2025

Farming for Nature announces 12 new ambassadors for 2025

Farming for Nature announces 12 new ambassadors for 2025

Farming for Nature announces 12 new ambassadors for 2025

NEWS 25 October 2025

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Farming News: solar farm roll-out and Trump looks to Argentinian beef

Farming News: solar farm roll-out and Trump looks to Argentinian beef

This week, the news team brings you the latest on the US president’s plans to cut beef price, wintering Wagyus out in the Burren and the roll-out of solar farms nationwide.

NEWS 23 April 2025

Walking Wagyus to the winterage

Walking Wagyus to the winterage

Anne O’Donoghue sits down with Frank McCormack Sr and Jr to discuss their Wagyu cattle herd and hosting the Burren Winterage Cattle Drive.

FEATURE 23 April 2025

Young Stock Podcast: shows, sucklers and sheep in the Burren

Young Stock Podcast: shows, sucklers and sheep in the Burren

On this week’s podcast, we’re in the Burren, Co Clare, to discuss with 19-year-old Aaron McGann the very many strings to his farming bow.

PODCAST 23 April 2025

Farmer ordered to pay over €9,300 for destruction of limestone pavement

Farmer ordered to pay over €9,300 for destruction of limestone pavement

At Ennis District Court, Judge Adrian Harris said he had to record a conviction against Co Galway farmer, Martin Feeney as 10ac of limestone habitat “has been destroyed", Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 23 April 2025

Camera at the Mart: average of €7.95/kg in Kilfenora weanling sale

Camera at the Mart: average of €7.95/kg in Kilfenora weanling sale

There were high average prices for bulls weighing from 200kg to 400kg in north Clare as Kilfenora Mart held its annual weanling show and sale this week, reports Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 23 April 2025

Celebrating our agricultural roots: 10 must-see events for Heritage Week

Celebrating our agricultural roots: 10 must-see events for Heritage Week

From rare breeds to viking fields, this year’s heritage week invites you to reconnect with Ireland’s farming past and sustainable future.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 23 April 2025

Burren farm walks to begin in May

Burren farm walks to begin in May

The 2025 festival will explore the Burren’s range of plants, flowers and birds, at the height of their seasonal splendour.

CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT 23 April 2025

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Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

Maximising the potential of every animal starts with selecting a quality calf milk replacer (CMR) that includes a bespoke health package to suit the calves being fed.

Select milk replacers carefully to ensure top calf development and growth

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