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Competition authority cannot green light Kildare Chilling takeover
Lorcan Roche Kelly
By its own measure, the deal would leave sheep market highly uncompetitive in Ireland.
1 February 2023 News
IFA partner with Age Friendly to host over-55s event in Kilcullen mart
A number of speakers will cover topics ranging from health and well-being to security.
31 January 2023 News
Dog attack in Co Kildare leaves 10 sheep dead
Ten sheep were killed and 30 sheep have been stolen in two separate incidents in Kildare and Kerry.
Dawn Meats takeover requires ‘robust’ investigation - Sinn Féin
There has not been a robust enough investigation into past acquisitions similar to the Dawn Meats takeover of Kildare Chilling, says Sinn Féin agriculture spokesperson Matt Carthy TD.
28 January 2023 News
'Investigations needed' into impact of Kildare Chilling sale on farmers
The IFA wants an analysis of Dawn's plans to take over Kildare Chilling's plant.
26 January 2023 News
Dawn Meats set to buy Kildare Chilling
Adam Woods has the latest on the farmer reaction to the Dawn Meats purchase of Kildare Chilling.
25 January 2023 Markets
Sheep Trends: more life as quotes rise 10c/kg to 20c/kg
Tight supplies reflected in last week’s kill falling by 11,400 head and a reported improvement in demand has forced factories to increase quotes to get supplies.
25 January 2023 Markets
Further consolidation in beef and sheep processing
If Dawn Meats acquires Kildare Chilling, it will mean that 90% of sheepmeat processing and two-thirds of beef processing will be done by ABP, Dawn and Kepak.
25 January 2023 News
Kildare Chilling to be sold to Dawn Meats
Dawn Meats is in the advanced stages of acquiring the Kildare-based beef and lamb processor. Adam Woods reports.
25 January 2023 News
Dawn Meats to purchase Kildare Chilling
The Irish Farmers Journal understands that Dawn Meats is in the advanced stages of acquiring the Kildare-based company.
24 January 2023 Markets
Bumper year for Irish prime country home sales for Savills
2022 proved to be a bumper year for Irish prime country home sales, with 130 deals worth €198m concluded during the year.
19 January 2023 Property
Agri jobs: multiple dairy roles as calving nears
The Irish Farmers Journal has compiled some of the latest roles available in the farm sector this week.
14 January 2023 News