Galway

'Would we welcome a drop of rain? Absolutely'

IFA county chairs have reported a divide in conditions, with farmers in Munster already buffer feeding and facing water-supply problems.

NEWS 22 July 2026

'Would we welcome a drop of rain? Absolutely'

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Ford Corsairs and JCB classics to star at Mountbellew Vintage Rally

Ford Corsairs and JCB classics to star at Mountbellew Vintage Rally

VINTAGE 22 July 2026

Farm for sale offers farming, forestry and VPRG potential in Co Galway

Farm for sale offers farming, forestry and VPRG potential in Co Galway

FOR SALE 22 July 2026

New chair and vice-chair of Aurivo elected

New chair and vice-chair of Aurivo elected

New chair and vice-chair of Aurivo elected

NEWS 17 July 2026

Minister supports Teagasc hill farm plan

Minister supports Teagasc hill farm plan

Minister supports Teagasc hill farm plan

NEWS 16 July 2026

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Four investigations under way by IFI following fish kills

Four investigations under way by IFI following fish kills

Four investigations are under way by Inland Fisheries in counties Cork, Kerry and Galway following fish kills and suspected pollution.

NEWS 3 June 2026

€2.50/kg for Galway Wool in 2026

€2.50/kg for Galway Wool in 2026

The 2026 wool season clip has already been pre-booked, with demand increasing and three customers purchasing.

NEWS 3 June 2026

From the Tramlines: crops ripen quickly in fine weather

From the Tramlines: crops ripen quickly in fine weather

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Kildare, Carlow and Galway as the fine weather returns in time for harvest.

CROPS 3 June 2026

Opportunity lies in the fields of Athenry guided at €1.13m

Opportunity lies in the fields of Athenry guided at €1.13m

The 75ac non-residential holding offers potential for agricultural, commercial, enterprise, or tourism-related uses.

FOR SALE 3 June 2026

My Farming Week: Thomas Kenny, Trust, Kilconnell, Co Galway

My Farming Week: Thomas Kenny, Trust, Kilconnell, Co Galway

Thomas Kenny and his dad Tom have had a busy few weeks winning big at the Suffolk and Texel all-Irelands.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Head sprays on wheat as beans flower

Head sprays on wheat as beans flower

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Galway, Kildare and Carlow as cool temperatures and wet weather slowed crop growth and made spraying difficult.

CROPS 3 June 2026

Western counties see biggest drop in farmer numbers

Western counties see biggest drop in farmer numbers

Since 2022, counties Cork, Galway, Kerry and Donegal have seen the biggest drop in farmer numbers.

NEWS 3 June 2026

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Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

Tom Barry, tillage farmer: ‘I farm in Killavullen, north Cork, and I’ve been farming here since 1995’.

Measuring carbon is the new frontier for Irish tillage farming

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