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Why thousands of farmers rely on Alan O'Reilly's weather forecasts

Long before Alan O'Reilly became the face of Carlow Weather and built an audience of more than 300,000 followers, he was a young boy fascinated by snow on the Blackstairs Mountains.

HEALTH 7 October 2026

Why thousands of farmers rely on Alan O'Reilly's weather forecasts

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Meet the tractor-mad Carlow triplets taking sheep to school to teach farm safety

Meet the tractor-mad Carlow triplets taking sheep to school to teach farm safety

FEATURES 30 September 2026

Chickpeas reach the combine as tillage farmers work between the showers

Chickpeas reach the combine as tillage farmers work between the showers

CROPS 30 September 2026

'Get to know your soil', says Teagasc expert

'Get to know your soil', says Teagasc expert

'Get to know your soil', says Teagasc expert

SOILS 27 September 2026

Hedge-cutting season: the counties issuing the most notices to landowners

Hedge-cutting season: the counties issuing the most notices to landowners

Hedge-cutting season: the counties issuing the most notices to landowners

NEWS 23 September 2026

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Tanco to showcase its tried-and-tested ranges at the Ploughing

Tanco to showcase its tried-and-tested ranges at the Ploughing

Carlow manufacturer, Tanco Autowrap will showcase its full range of feed equipment, bale wrappers and mowers at this year's National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Welcome rainfall throws up some surprises

Welcome rainfall throws up some surprises

It has rained heavily in the south and southeast of the country, in particular, since late last week. This was welcomed, especially in areas which had experienced drought.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Carlow, Kildare and Galway where the harvest continues for some and cover crops are planted.

CROPS 18 August 2026

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

Farmers urged to keep fertiliser in the shed

Paul Colgan of Brett Brothers claimed a week's rain was needed in Kilkenny and Carlow before farmers should consider spreading fertiliser.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels 40% below long-term average in southeast

Rainfall levels in the southeast are running up to 40% below the Long-Term Average resulting in drought conditions. Meanwhile some parts of the west have received close to their usual rainfall.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Farm wells going dry 'right, left and centre' as drought grips southeast

Farm wells going dry 'right, left and centre' as drought grips southeast

As water reserves on farms come under pressure in many parts of the country, well drillers are advising farmers to book in early.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Drought: Carlow farmer's well running dry every evening

Drought: Carlow farmer's well running dry every evening

Dairy farmer Malcolm Kidd from Bagenalstown, Co Carlow, outlines the impact of drought on his farm as his well is running dry every evening.

NEWS 18 August 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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