Farm Buildings

Concrete costs a cause for concern for many

Martin Merrick looks at what is driving concrete costs, and who are some of the key players involved in the industry.

BUILDINGS 27 May 2026

Concrete costs a cause for concern for many

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New funding for Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme

New funding for Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme

BUILDINGS 15 April 2026

€750,000 announced for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

€750,000 announced for Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

NEWS 8 April 2026

Carlow brothers diversify into whiskey making

Carlow brothers diversify into whiskey making

Carlow brothers diversify into whiskey making

NEWS 3 April 2026

Residential farm sells in five lots and makes €1.9m

Residential farm sells in five lots and makes €1.9m

Residential farm sells in five lots and makes €1.9m

SALES RESULTS 1 April 2026

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Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

Martin Merrick answers some readers' questions regarding TAMS and planning permission laws.

BUILDINGS 21 February 2026

Residential Co Monaghan farm makes €1.9m

Residential Co Monaghan farm makes €1.9m

A Co Monaghan farm that came on the market before Christmas was confirmed as sold recently. The farm exceeded it's guide price by almost €5,000/ac, writes Tommy Moyles.

PROPERTY 21 February 2026

Energy saving tips for farmers

Energy saving tips for farmers

The cheapest and greenest unit of energy is the one we do not use.

RENEWABLES 21 February 2026

TAMS deadline extended for unsuccessful applications in tranche nine

TAMS deadline extended for unsuccessful applications in tranche nine

Applications submitted under tranche nine and which were unsuccessful for selection in either tranche nine or 10 can be resubmitted until Friday 13 March 2026.

SCHEMES 21 February 2026

Opening up the gates to better farm safety and animal welfare

Opening up the gates to better farm safety and animal welfare

More farmers are interested in what way new builds should be set up regarding barriers and gates, while plenty more are retrofitting older sheds.

BUILDINGS 21 February 2026

77% of tranche nine TAMS applications selected – as ranking comes into play

77% of tranche nine TAMS applications selected – as ranking comes into play

Martin Merrick looks at where priority has been given for TAMS sub schemes as ranking and selection comes in to play under tranche 9.

BUILDINGS 21 February 2026

Future of popular Traditional Farm Building Scheme at risk

Future of popular Traditional Farm Building Scheme at risk

The Traditional Farm Building Scheme has been running for 15 years and the grant has helped to save over 1,000 farm buildings since its inception.

NEWS 21 February 2026

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