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Roadstone’s flagship Killough AD plant refused planning permission

The company proposed to build an agriculturally supplied anaerobic digestion plant to produce biomethane to decarbonise its on-site quarrying, asphalt, concrete and limestone operations.

NEWS 10 February 2026

Roadstone’s flagship Killough AD plant refused planning permission

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Patrick Blake appointed managing director of Ornua Foods UK and Europe

Patrick Blake appointed managing director of Ornua Foods UK and Europe

NEWS 9 February 2026

10 questions the IFA wants Larry Murrin and Bord Bia to answer

10 questions the IFA wants Larry Murrin and Bord Bia to answer

NEWS 7 February 2026

Danone recalls batches of infant formula

Danone recalls batches of infant formula

Danone recalls batches of infant formula

NEWS 6 February 2026

How St Gobnait created a buzz

How St Gobnait created a buzz

How St Gobnait created a buzz

L2 4 February 2026

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Glimmer of hope for Polish calf imports

Glimmer of hope for Polish calf imports

Bluetongue restrictions have shut down Poland as an outlet for Irish calves but efforts are underway to see if it can be reopened.

MARKETS 21 January 2026

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

Irish wind and solar farms sold in €1.4bn deal

Most recently, the company has applied for permission to build an 800ac solar farm in Killeagh, Cork, if approved is set to be one of Ireland’s largest.

RENEWABLES 21 January 2026

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

Ørsted to sell European onshore business for €1.4bn

Ørsted, which has multiple wind and solar farm projects in Ireland, will sell its European onshore business to Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners for €1.4bn.

NEWS 21 January 2026

‘A society grows great when we plant trees in whose shade we shall never sit'

‘A society grows great when we plant trees in whose shade we shall never sit'

Trees are a vital part of our heritage, shaping landscapes and communities for generations. Today, we have the chance to give back by replanting and preserving this legacy.

L2 21 January 2026

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

Farmers can earn up to €40,000 per turbine lease

2026 could potentially be a record-breaking year for wind energy with 2,112MW now in the planning system.

NEWS 21 January 2026

Farmers advised to shift to SEAI for solar supports

Farmers advised to shift to SEAI for solar supports

Solar sector in a 'total mess' because of the introduction of ranking and selection criteria for TAMS.

NEWS 21 January 2026

EU'd never know what county you're going to get

EU'd never know what county you're going to get

After seeing the pairing of counties with EU countries for later this year when Ireland hosts the EU presidency, the Dealer speculates on the potential reasons for the match-ups.

DEALER 21 January 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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