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Brass tacks to know when building a rural home
Jacqueline Hogge
From securing planning permission to ensuring you have all your ducks in a row for a mortgage application, these are the essentials when it comes to building a home in rural Ireland.
5 February 2025 Features
Lack of knowledge a stumbling block to securing planning
Local authorities suggest poor advice and a lack of knowledge are among the reasons people in rural areas are being refused planning permission for a home
25 December 2024 Infrastructure
Ensuring safe cattle handling: an overview of the Grandin approach
Temple Grandin is a pioneer in cattle handling and understanding how best to design handling units around animal behaviour.
Handling investments always a wise investment
Having good handling in place needs to be the central goal, not only for our own safety but for those who have to work within our yard, writes Martin Merrick.
23 December 2024 Infrastructure
New Galway yard makes handling 100 cattle a one-person operation
A look at a newly erected large cattle yard, designed for safety of operator and cattle.
23 December 2024 Infrastructure
Reader query: do I need planning permission for my handling facilities?
Detailing some of the ins and outs regarding planning permission and handling facilities for both sheep and cattle.
23 December 2024 Infrastructure