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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 2 September 2026

Rain welcomed for OSR and cover crops

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Galway farmer elected as UN hero

Galway farmer elected as UN hero

NEWS 26 August 2026

Scarecrows come to Mountbellew

Scarecrows come to Mountbellew

DEALER 12 August 2026

Historic Georgian estate in Tuam guided at €1.75m

Historic Georgian estate in Tuam guided at €1.75m

Historic Georgian estate in Tuam guided at €1.75m

FOR SALE 5 August 2026

Drought hitting crops on light land

Drought hitting crops on light land

Drought hitting crops on light land

CROPS 5 August 2026

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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 22 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 22 July 2026

New evidence on earliest farming communities in west of Ireland

New evidence on earliest farming communities in west of Ireland

Excavations have uncovered prehistoric portal and court tombs plus artefacts dating back almost 6,000 years, revealing new evidence about the earliest farming communities in the west of Ireland.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Watch: Galway auctioneer hopes Mayo win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Watch: Galway auctioneer hopes Mayo win doesn’t affect cattle prices

Auctioneer Pat Burke revealed that he was wearing the Mayo jersey on the rostrum in Tuam Mart on Monday, after promising that he would wear it if they won.

NEWS 22 July 2026

'Would we welcome a drop of rain? Absolutely'

'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

Ford Corsairs and JCB classics to star at Mountbellew Vintage Rally

Ford Corsairs and JCB classics to star at Mountbellew Vintage Rally

The club’s 23rd annual vintage rally takes place on Sunday 26 July on the grounds of Mountbellew Mart in Co Galway.

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

With 73.ac of land and significant commonage rights, this holding goes beyond the traditional farm opportunity.

FOR SALE 22 July 2026

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Local Enterprise Village will showcase the best of small business at Ploughing

Ireland's biggest outdoor event returns to Screggan, Co Offaly, from 15 to 17 September and once again the Local Enterprise Village will be one of its main attractions.

Local Enterprise Village will showcase the best of small business at Ploughing

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