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Farmer Writes: winter a quieter time on Blackface Farm

With rams out with the ewes, it is time to address some jobs we have put off since summer, writes Lucy Christie

FARMER WRITES 29 November 2025

Farmer Writes: winter a quieter time on Blackface Farm

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Up to 10 sheep maimed or killed by dogs weekly

Up to 10 sheep maimed or killed by dogs weekly

NEWS 26 November 2025

Half of dogs in pounds not microchipped

Half of dogs in pounds not microchipped

NEWS 19 November 2025

Two-thirds of fines against dog owners are being left unpaid

Two-thirds of fines against dog owners are being left unpaid

Two-thirds of fines against dog owners are being left unpaid

NEWS 19 November 2025

Editorial: dog attack numbers are increasing

Editorial: dog attack numbers are increasing

Editorial: dog attack numbers are increasing

VIEWPOINTS 19 November 2025

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Farmer shoots dog after eight ewes are killed

Farmer shoots dog after eight ewes are killed

Seven out of a flock of 90 ewes were killed in a dog attack and no sooner than three days later the flock was targeted again.

NEWS 28 July 2025

Awareness of dog attacks on sheep

Awareness of dog attacks on sheep

"No farmer wants to shoot a dog. It leads to hard feelings and distress." - Marian Dalton, Carlow IFA Sheep chair.

LETTERS 28 July 2025

Farmer Writes: dogs miss out on top 15 places

Farmer Writes: dogs miss out on top 15 places

Lucy Christie was among the competitors at the Scottish national sheepdog trials.

FARMER WRITES 28 July 2025

Farmer Writes: sheep farming really is a feast or a famine

Farmer Writes: sheep farming really is a feast or a famine

Choosing to sell and preparing sheep for sale can be stressful, but getting to work outdoors makes it all worth it, writes Lucy Christie

FARMER WRITES 28 July 2025

Gun clubs in favour of trespass law review

Gun clubs in favour of trespass law review

Last year's meeting in Roundfort meeting on trespass shows it's a nationwide problem.

NEWS 28 July 2025

'Take the handcuffs off the gardaí, put them on the criminals'

'Take the handcuffs off the gardaí, put them on the criminals'

Edward Butler, who had his life threatened by a man trespassing on his land with dogs, believes the law needs changing.

NEWS 28 July 2025

Dog control funding must be secured in budget – IFA

Dog control funding must be secured in budget – IFA

Speaking after a Comhairle na Tuaithe meeting in Dublin, IFA hill farming chair Caillin Conneely said farmers are at breaking point and are “sick of false promises”.

NEWS 28 July 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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