Galway

Illegal slurry spreading reported to councils

County councils across the country are reporting isolated breaches of the nitrates regulations during the 2025-2026 closed period.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Illegal slurry spreading reported to councils

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Focus on lambing at Galway sheep event

Focus on lambing at Galway sheep event

NEWS 14 January 2026

Irish scientist takes on senior FAO role

Irish scientist takes on senior FAO role

DEALER 7 January 2026

My Farming Week: Andy Quinn, Creggs, Co Galway, and Boston, Massachusetts

My Farming Week: Andy Quinn, Creggs, Co Galway, and Boston, Massachusetts

My Farming Week: Andy Quinn, Creggs, Co Galway, and Boston, Massachusetts

NEWS 24 December 2025

Tuam auctioneers celebrate 50 years in business

Tuam auctioneers celebrate 50 years in business

Tuam auctioneers celebrate 50 years in business

PROPERTY 17 December 2025

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Eoin Glynn appointed new president of Veterinary Ireland

Eoin Glynn appointed new president of Veterinary Ireland

Galway native Eoin Glynn was presented with the chain of office by outgoing Veterinary Ireland president Jane Pigott.

NEWS 28 October 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

The farmer has argued that the imposition of a residential zoning on his lands farmed could necessitate a sale that would interfere with his livelihood. Paul Neilan reports.

NEWS 28 October 2025

Pensions could be ‘swept away’ under Fair Deal scheme

Pensions could be ‘swept away’ under Fair Deal scheme

Galway IFA held a meeting on the Fair Deal scheme and pensions in Athenry last week.

NEWS 28 October 2025

Long-standing Suffolk flock to go under the hammer

Long-standing Suffolk flock to go under the hammer

This week, Nevan McKiernan spoke with Mark Grealy, who is dispersing his highly regarded Oranmore Suffolk flock in Athenry Mart on Friday 7 November.

PEDIGREE 28 October 2025

Met Éireann warns of heavy rain in four counties

Met Éireann warns of heavy rain in four counties

Met Éireann has issued status yellow rainfall warnings for four counties, while yellow wind warnings are in place in a number of other counties.

NEWS 28 October 2025

Escape to the wild beauty of the Connemara hills

Escape to the wild beauty of the Connemara hills

This large 218ac farm in the west comes with a traditional cottage in a scenic and peaceful location.

PROPERTY 28 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 28 October 2025

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Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

Want a first look at the farm machinery that will shape the season ahead?

Northern Ireland’s largest indoor machinery showcase arrives at Balmoral Park

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