Clare

Asba Meats’ failure to pay over €300,000 to farms caused ‘untold damage’

Judge Harris said he would not be finalising sentence on Thursday in order to allow the outstanding monies to be paid over to farmers. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 12 June 2026

Asba Meats’ failure to pay over €300,000 to farms caused ‘untold damage’

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Wood you believe it?

Wood you believe it?

DEALER 3 June 2026

An Appreciation: the late Liam Meehan, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare

An Appreciation: the late Liam Meehan, Newmarket-on-Fergus, Co Clare

LETTERS 25 March 2026

West Clare fixer-upper with grant potential and opportunity

West Clare fixer-upper with grant potential and opportunity

West Clare fixer-upper with grant potential and opportunity

FOR SALE 11 March 2026

International year of the woman farmer ambassador announced

International year of the woman farmer ambassador announced

International year of the woman farmer ambassador announced

NEWS 11 March 2026

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Beef, dairy or equestrian, – this 86ac west Clare farm has it all

Beef, dairy or equestrian, – this 86ac west Clare farm has it all

On the lookout for property in west Clare? This residential holding for sale hugs the Wild Atlantic Way with plenty on offer.

FOR SALE 17 January 2026

Concern over dumped calf carcases in Clare

Concern over dumped calf carcases in Clare

The carcases of two calves in Co Clare were discovered on Thursday by June Dillon.

NEWS 17 January 2026

Farmers being repaid by Asba Meats on a drip-fed basis - judge

Farmers being repaid by Asba Meats on a drip-fed basis - judge

Asba Meats currently owes €308,455 in payments to farmers. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 17 January 2026

Invaders take power in Sixmilebridge

Invaders take power in Sixmilebridge

The dealer was met with a pot of tea warming on the range on a recent trip across the Shannon.

DEALER 17 January 2026

Clare: new price record set for farmland

Clare: new price record set for farmland

The number of farms offered for sale in Co Clare was slightly down on the previous year.

LAND REPORT 17 January 2026

400,000-to-one triplet calves in Co Clare

400,000-to-one triplet calves in Co Clare

The chance of triplet calves arriving safely is thought to be in the region of 150,000 to one, rising to around 400,000 for same-sex triplets.

NEWS 17 January 2026

Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants sought in Westmeath, Limerick and Clare

Agri jobs: dairy farm assistants sought in Westmeath, Limerick and Clare

There are many roles on dairy farms around the country being advertised this week.

NEWS 17 January 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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