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Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

Shane Fitzgerald spoke to Hannah Furlong about what the win means for Mayo people, sheep farming, his florist business and looking for love.

NEWS 28 July 2026

Viral Mayo fan returns to the farm after unforgettable win

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Finishing store lambs – do the sums add up?

Finishing store lambs – do the sums add up?

MANAGEMENT 22 July 2026

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

Now is the time to plan blowfly strike prevention options

SHEEP HANDLING 13 May 2026

Speculation that Teagasc is poised to buy Leenane hill farm

Speculation that Teagasc is poised to buy Leenane hill farm

Speculation that Teagasc is poised to buy Leenane hill farm

NEWS 23 April 2026

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

Sheep management: actions in the sheep welfare scheme

MANAGEMENT 1 April 2026

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Get on top of sheep scab now, expert advises

Get on top of sheep scab now, expert advises

Dr Stewart Burgess from the Moredun Research Institute spoke to NI farmers during an online event organised by CAFRE and various industry groups last week.

NORTHERN IRELAND 1 January 1970

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

Watch: 'my head was dizzy and the headaches were cruel'

Mobile plunge sheep dipping operator Kevin Sheridan from Co Meath recalls the after effects of dipping sheep without any protective face mask, Darren Carty reports.

FARM SAFETY 1 January 1970

Cyperguard sheep dip back in stock

Cyperguard sheep dip back in stock

Supplies of the non-organophosphate sheep dip should be back on shelves again

BREEDING & HEALTH 1 January 1970

Sheep Management: managing spent sheep dip and wormer efficacy

Sheep Management: managing spent sheep dip and wormer efficacy

With such a close spotlight on the disposal of spent sheep dip farmers need to take care to ensure it is disposed of correctly.

MANAGEMENT 1 January 1970

Top 5 handling items for under €2k in TAMS

Top 5 handling items for under €2k in TAMS

Smaller spends in TAMS can prove just as useful when it comes to animal handling. Martin Merrick outlines some items available under the scheme that won’t break the bank.

SHEEP HANDLING 1 January 1970

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