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My Farming Week: Jim McInerney, Tulla, Co Clare
Rachel Donovan
Jim McInerney and his wife Trish are milking just over 100 cows in the parish of Tulla. On Sunday, they head to Croke Park to see their son David line out for Clare in the all-Ireland hurling final.
17 July 2024 For Sale
Unique Burren farm in the Banner County
A 114ac farm in the Burren runs from river valley to mountain high and has spectacular views over Galway Bay, writes Tommy Moyles.
10 July 2024 News
Clare farmer refused permission for silage pit
John Leahy applied for retention permission for both a silage pit and machinery shed at an existing farmyard at Crag, Lahinch, Co Clare.
Male culture still dominates sector
Just one in eight farms are owned and operated by women, with that proportion halving when it comes to the dairy sector.
3 July 2024 Feature
Three heifers stolen in Clare
The animals were taken from a shed at Coolreagh, Bodyke, Co Clare, on Monday 24 June.
2 July 2024 News
IFJ Junior editorial: 'I see how hard mum and dad work'
Living on a goat farm where we make our own cheese is busy, but I love being out in nature, writes Luisne Ní Urdail.
26 June 2024 l2
New dairy PO has a foot in three counties
The leadership of the newly formed Munster Dairy Producers Organisation is shared among the three counties that supply almost all Kerry Dairy Ireland's milk
26 June 2024 Dealer
Shannon Airport seeks solar for sustainability
Shannon Airport is looking to build a 5.5ac solar farm within its airfield.
26 June 2024 Dealer
Camera at the Mart: cows are cream of the crop in Ennis
Trade was on fire in the cow ring at Ennis Mart last week, as factory buyers were extremely active for fleshed cows.
19 June 2024 Markets
Farmer tells of 10-month payment battle with Asba Meats
The farmer supplied 14 cattle to the Clare factory in July last year, and is only now being fully paid.
19 June 2024 News
Trailer stolen from Co Clare farmer
This is the second trailer theft from nearby areas on the Clare/Galway boarder.
13 June 2024 News
What was behind the Thurles 'trespass' rumble?
The big imponderable departing Thurles last Sunday was whether John and Brian would make up if their counties meet again.
12 June 2024 Dealer