Cork
Caitríona Morrissey on 26 Feb 2021
Gardaí at farm where bodies of elderly men found dead
Two bodies were discovered at the scene in Co Cork and a van is being traced.
Amy Forde on 24 Feb 2021
Spring deluge sees over two inches of rain in 24 hours
Parts of Munster received torrential downpours and the rest of the country received heavy rain on Tuesday, with land flooded and rivers bursting their banks in parts.
Tommy Moyles on 24 Feb 2021
East Cork treasure chest awaits discovery
A 60ac east Cork farm has a contrast of land types and a number of potential renovation projects that appeal to an array of potential buyers.
Amy Forde on 24 Feb 2021
Farmer views: land is saturated, conditions are very bad
Amy Forde speaks to Cork farmers on the impact of Tuesday’s heavy rain on their spring plans.
Tommy Moyles on 17 Feb 2021
69ac sparking dairy interest in west Cork
Farms of 70ac in one block are a rare commodity in west Cork and according to auctioneer, Daniel Lehane, this holding at Kilronan west, Dunmanway, has seen a good few early enquiries.
Tommy Moyles on 17 Feb 2021
Accommodation opportunities on Mitchelstown farm
A residential farm in north Cork is proving popular with potential purchasers according to auctioneer, Eamonn O'Brien. The limestone land and versatility of the house and yard are driving interest.
Declan Marren on 17 Feb 2021
Grass+Beef: wet weather halts thoughts of turnout
Wet weather over the last week has delayed any thoughts of turnout on beef farms across the country
Irene Bermingham on 17 Feb 2021
Get your goat
Goats are known for being escape artists but two students who participated in the BTYS awards found that a good consumer awareness campaign could make them a viable business for farmers, writes Irene.
Tommy Moyles on 10 Feb 2021
Versatile 33ac west Cork holding
The 33ac of excellent-quality farm land at Corbally, Ardfield, Clonakilty has come to the market with Hodnett Forde property services, Clonakilty.
Tommy Moyles on 10 Feb 2021
Riverside residential farm new to the market
This 61.5ac farm is conveniently located between Bandon and Innishannon.
Anne O'Donoghue on 06 Feb 2021
My Country Living: meet the 16-year-old investigating hemp in Ireland
From west Cork, Cian Walsh recently won the Teagasc award at the BT Young Scientist. He has big ideas on how to keep Irish farming environmentally and financially viable.
Anne O'Donoghue on 03 Feb 2021
My Country Living: investigating hemp in Ireland
From west Cork, Cian Walsh recently won the Teagasc Award at the BT Young Scientist. He has big ideas on how to keep Irish farming environmentally and financially viable.
Shane Murphy on 03 Feb 2021
In-vitro production set for Irish rollout
Shane Murphy speaks with Paddy Buckley about his new IVP lab recently set up in Cork.
Amy Forde on 02 Feb 2021
Three new weekly freight sailings between Ireland and France
Brittany Ferries has announced that it is introducing three new weekly freight-only sailings between Ireland and France.
Amy Forde on 28 Jan 2021
Cork and Kerry issued with wind warnings
The wind warning comes into effect at 8pm on Thursday evening and ends at 6am on Friday morning.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 27 Jan 2021
2020 a strong year for new tractors sales, despite uncertainties
Despite the many uncertainties that faced the sector, 2020 ended with 1,910 new tractors registered, a drop of just 3% on 2019. The most units were registered in Cork and the least in Monaghan.
Tommy Moyles on 27 Jan 2021
New initiatives ahead of peak calf season for Cork marts
Cork marts is introducing a number of changes to its calf services. These initiatives include an assembly service for export-type calves and a restructure to the calf sales schedule.
Caitríona Morrissey on 25 Jan 2021
COVID-19 cases affect throughput at ABP factories in Cork and Wexford
The two plants have confirmed more than 100 cases between them.
Hannah Quinn-Mulligan on 23 Jan 2021
Over 1,400 animal welfare inspections
The highest number of animal welfare inspections were in Cork this year.
Stephen Robb on 20 Jan 2021
Cork gas facility to accommodate 20 anaerobic digestion plants
Construction on a new gas central grid injection facility in Cork is set to begin in mid-2021 and will accommodate the development more than 20 anaerobic digestion plants