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Farmers out in force among this year's Rose of Tralee escorts

Farmers, agri professionals and those with strong farming roots are well represented among this year's Rose of Tralee escort line-up.

NEWS 18 August 2026

Farmers out in force among this year's Rose of Tralee escorts

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Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

Fresh planning bid for 800ac Cork solar farm

NEWS 18 August 2026

Farmer dies while trying to get water for livestock in river

Farmer dies while trying to get water for livestock in river

NEWS 13 August 2026

Whitegate 80ac farm with sea views comes to market for €1m

Whitegate 80ac farm with sea views comes to market for €1m

Whitegate 80ac farm with sea views comes to market for €1m

FOR SALE 12 August 2026

Certified organic 28ac smallholding with a walk-in home for €175,000

Certified organic 28ac smallholding with a walk-in home for €175,000

Certified organic 28ac smallholding with a walk-in home for €175,000

FOR SALE 5 August 2026

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My Farming Week: Michael Sheehan, Rathcoola, Donoughmore, Co Cork.

My Farming Week: Michael Sheehan, Rathcoola, Donoughmore, Co Cork.

Setting up a partnership with his uncle six years ago enabled Co Cork dairy farmer, Michael Sheehan get a start farming in his own right.

NEWS 24 July 2026

Dry spell continues to bite in the south and east

Dry spell continues to bite in the south and east

Many farmers in those areas are continuing to buffer feed due to lack of rainfall, while counties further north are seeing more grass growth.

NEWS 24 July 2026

Agri jobs: salaries of €36,600 on offer for experienced farm managers

Agri jobs: salaries of €36,600 on offer for experienced farm managers

A number of farms are offering minimum salaries of €36,605 for farm managers with a number of years' management experience under belts this week.

NEWS 24 July 2026

Scale up production with the cream of Cork for €1.6m

Scale up production with the cream of Cork for €1.6m

Production-ready dairy facilities, a large home and 90ac make this Co Cork farm ideal for expansion.

FOR SALE 24 July 2026

Impressive oilseed rape and a GPS theft

Impressive oilseed rape and a GPS theft

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Dublin, Cork and Tyrone, as the harvest progresses in dry conditions.

CROPS 24 July 2026

Watch: history of Ahiohill vintage harvest day

Watch: history of Ahiohill vintage harvest day

With over €300,000 raised for local charities, the Ahiohill Vintage Club is preparing for this year’s harvest day on 2 August.

VINTAGE 24 July 2026

EPA reinstates North Cork’s discharge licence

EPA reinstates North Cork’s discharge licence

North Cork Creameries had its licence suspended in February by the EPA due to “persistent compliance issues”.

NEWS 24 July 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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