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Behind the scenes on the host farms

The host farm for the Grass 2026 shares what’s happening on the farm with Irish Farmers Journal deputy editor, Aidan Brennan.

NEWS 25 April 2026

Behind the scenes on the host farms

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Eardly Agri to showcase Deutz, Schaffer, Terratech and more

Eardly Agri to showcase Deutz, Schaffer, Terratech and more

FARM MACHINERY 24 April 2026

All roads lead to Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny

All roads lead to Cuffesgrange, Co Kilkenny

NEWS 23 April 2026

Farmer uses jet ski to bring cows in for milking through flooded field

Farmer uses jet ski to bring cows in for milking through flooded field

Farmer uses jet ski to bring cows in for milking through flooded field

NEWS 19 March 2026

Residential 37ac Kilkenny farm secured by local farmer

Residential 37ac Kilkenny farm secured by local farmer

Residential 37ac Kilkenny farm secured by local farmer

SALES RESULTS 18 March 2026

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Fancy some Easter family fun in the Marble City?

Fancy some Easter family fun in the Marble City?

Looking to get away for a few days with the kids over Easter break? Kilkenny is a small but mighty city.

TRAVEL 11 February 2026

Candler set to herd cats at parade

Candler set to herd cats at parade

'The days of a tractor and trailer with someone sitting on a bale of straw are gone,' George Candler remarked on appointment as grand marshal of Kilkenny's St Patrick’s Day parade.

DEALER 11 February 2026

Liquidator appointed to Kilkenny vegetable grower’s company

Liquidator appointed to Kilkenny vegetable grower’s company

The farm comprises 700ac and is one of the largest vegetable growers in the south east.

NEWS 11 February 2026

Agri jobs: dairy and horticulture workers in demand

Agri jobs: dairy and horticulture workers in demand

There are openings for dairy farm assistants and horticulture workers in the sector this week.

NEWS 11 February 2026

470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

470ac Kilkenny solar farm given green light

The solar farm was granted permission subject to 42 conditions, including a requirement that the developer pay a €1,353,840 contribution to Kilkenny County Council.

NEWS 11 February 2026

March auction for compact turnkey farm for €800,000

March auction for compact turnkey farm for €800,000

A 37ac residential farm in Co Kilkenny heads for auction in early March. The roadside dwelling has four bedrooms and while the yard is dated, it's in immaculate condition.

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

A significant block of Co Kilkenny farmland along with a bungalow heads for auction at the end of the month. The house should qualify for refurbishment grants.

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

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