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Provisional liquidator appointed to livestock operation

Nicholas Glavin Ltd sought the measure in a recent High Court petition.

NEWS 26 November 2025

Provisional liquidator appointed to livestock operation

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Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after dead calves found on farm

Farmer pleads guilty to animal cruelty charges after dead calves found on farm

NEWS 26 November 2025

High Court allows farmer to challenge residential zoning of his land for tax

High Court allows farmer to challenge residential zoning of his land for tax

NEWS 12 November 2025

Over €575,000 owed to farmers by Asba Meats

Over €575,000 owed to farmers by Asba Meats

Over €575,000 owed to farmers by Asba Meats

NEWS 7 November 2025

Family of man crushed at Kildare Chilling settles case for €700,000

Family of man crushed at Kildare Chilling settles case for €700,000

Family of man crushed at Kildare Chilling settles case for €700,000

NEWS 7 November 2025

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Jail for man who stabbed pigs at site earmarked for asylum seekers

Jail for man who stabbed pigs at site earmarked for asylum seekers

Darren Jackson (40) of Rivermeade, Co Dublin, admitted driving four pigs from a farm in Cavan to the site, but said that an accomplice used a scalpel to injure the animals. Declan Brennan reports.

NEWS 13 October 2025

Obituary: Michael (Mick) Brennan, Mount Elliot, New Ross, Co Wexford

Obituary: Michael (Mick) Brennan, Mount Elliot, New Ross, Co Wexford

The case would never have been taken, much less won, without Mick Brennan's steadfast determination, loyalty, integrity, and intelligence.

LETTERS 13 October 2025

Judge dismisses court action against farmers for felling ‘very rotten’ tree

Judge dismisses court action against farmers for felling ‘very rotten’ tree

The farmer who felled the tree said that he had knocked down the tree as it was rotten and a danger to the public, as the tree was located only one metre from the local road. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 13 October 2025

Asba Meats makes partial payment to one creditor

Asba Meats makes partial payment to one creditor

Judge in case commented the cheque “won’t bounce” as it’s drawn on solicitor’s client account.

NEWS 13 October 2025

Asba Meats needs to ‘consider its future’ – judge

Asba Meats needs to ‘consider its future’ – judge

Ennis District Court hears Shannon-based Asba Meats is over €330,000 in debt.

NEWS 13 October 2025

Up to 500 calves died on Roscommon farm since 2023 court hears

Up to 500 calves died on Roscommon farm since 2023 court hears

A dairy farmer has been ordered to surrender his passport by a judge in a case relating to animal welfare issues on a Roscommon farm.

NEWS 13 October 2025

Cases against Asba Meats have ‘hallmarks of wheels coming off the wagon’

Cases against Asba Meats have ‘hallmarks of wheels coming off the wagon’

At Ennis District Court, Judge Alec Gabbett made a decree against Asba Meats Ltd in the amount of €22,614 concerning an unpaid WRC unfair dismissal award. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 13 October 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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