Cork

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

The judicial review brought by the Leamlara Preservation Group against An Coimisiún Pleanála’s decision to approve the Ballysallagh Solar Farm was rejected.

RENEWABLES 23 September 2026

High Court dismisses challenge to 442-acre Cork solar farm

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Store lamb prices benefit from drought recovery

Store lamb prices benefit from drought recovery

NEWS 16 September 2026

Rare 51ac residential farm in Macroom attracts local buyers in Co Cork

Rare 51ac residential farm in Macroom attracts local buyers in Co Cork

FOR SALE 16 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: buyer demand results in 100% Kanturk weanling clearance

Camera at the Mart: buyer demand results in 100% Kanturk weanling clearance

Camera at the Mart: buyer demand results in 100% Kanturk weanling clearance

MARKETS 14 September 2026

Agri jobs: several dairy farm vacancies available across Munster

Agri jobs: several dairy farm vacancies available across Munster

Agri jobs: several dairy farm vacancies available across Munster

NEWS 12 September 2026

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80ac Rebel County dairy is turning local heads

80ac Rebel County dairy is turning local heads

Guided at €9,000/ac - €10,000/ac, the well-serviced farm has strong appeal.

FOR SALE 25 August 2026

Racing pedigree on 68ac at Co Cork's Stonehill Stud for €2.75m

Racing pedigree on 68ac at Co Cork's Stonehill Stud for €2.75m

This turnkey equestrian estate combines a six-bedroom residence with extensive stud facilities on 68ac in Co Cork.

FOR SALE 25 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 25 August 2026

Anyone for another centenary celebration?

Anyone for another centenary celebration?

The Delaer was wondering is there any end in sight to co-op centenaries in Cork.

DEALER 25 August 2026

Cutting beans and planting oilseed rape

Cutting beans and planting oilseed rape

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Dublin, Tyrone and Cork where the harvest is wrapping up and fields remain very dry.

CROPS 25 August 2026

Dairy cow numbers by county revealed as national herd expands

Dairy cow numbers by county revealed as national herd expands

ICBF data shows dairy cow numbers have increased in 24 counties in the past 12 months, bringing the total dairy herd to almost 1.7 million cows.

NEWS 25 August 2026

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

The proposed development would cover approximately 450 acres of rural east Cork, with local residents raising serious concerns regarding scale and visual impact, among other concerns.

RENEWABLES 25 August 2026

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Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

Achieving average weaning weights of 112kg doesn’t happen by accident. For Patrick and Valerie, it starts with calf management, high-quality nutrition and investing heavily in the first 70 days

Patrick and Valerie Sheehy: building better cows from day one

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