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4,000 watch Galway contractor beat 37-year-old ploughing world record time

In front of 4,000 onlookers, Pa McHugh broke the existing world record ploughing the fastest acre, at the Glenamaddy District Ploughing and Agricultural Show. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.

NEWS 7 October 2026

4,000 watch Galway contractor beat 37-year-old ploughing world record time

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Chickpeas reach the combine as tillage farmers work between the showers

Chickpeas reach the combine as tillage farmers work between the showers

CROPS 30 September 2026

In pictures: top of €1,020 at 104th Galway Sheep Breeders' sale

In pictures: top of €1,020 at 104th Galway Sheep Breeders' sale

PEDIGREE 18 September 2026

Galway farmer dies following accident on land near Loughrea

Galway farmer dies following accident on land near Loughrea

Galway farmer dies following accident on land near Loughrea

NEWS 18 September 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

Three sheep breeds to look out for at Ploughing 2026

NEWS 10 September 2026

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Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Carlow, Kildare and Galway where the harvest continues for some and cover crops are planted.

CROPS 29 July 2026

Galway farmer elected as UN hero

Galway farmer elected as UN hero

Blátnaid Gallagher is the founder of the Galway Wool Co-op and she is involved with a number of other agricultural initiatives.

NEWS 29 July 2026

Scarecrows come to Mountbellew

Scarecrows come to Mountbellew

The Mountbellew agricultural show will be held on Saturday 22 August on the grounds of Mountbellew ATU college courtesy of the Principal, Dr Edna Curley.

DEALER 29 July 2026

Historic Georgian estate in Tuam guided at €1.75m

Historic Georgian estate in Tuam guided at €1.75m

Bermingham House in Tuam is a historic Georgian estate with a colourful past, substantial accommodation and exceptional restoration potential.

FOR SALE 29 July 2026

Drought hitting crops on light land

Drought hitting crops on light land

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Carlow, Galway and Kildare where the effects of the drought and waterlogging last spring are showing up in grain yields.

CROPS 29 July 2026

Let’s hope Mayo’s win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Let’s hope Mayo’s win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Pat Burke revealed he was wearing the Mayo jersey at Tuam Mart on Monday.

DEALER 29 July 2026

Tractor drive from Mizen to Malin

Tractor drive from Mizen to Malin

'Sadly, suicide continues to be a tragedy that is all too common in rural farming communities,' Michael Keegan said.

DEALER 29 July 2026

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Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

New grower-led network will foster collaboration, support emerging leaders and help attract the next generation of horticulture talent into the sector.

Bord Bia launches HortLink to strengthen Ireland’s horticulture community

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