Kilkenny

One new shed tackles two problems on this 180-cow Kilkenny dairy farm

The Murphy family have recently seen the completion of a new dry cow shed with a major increase in the farm's slurry storage capacity. Martin Merrick reports

BUILDINGS 21 October 2026

One new shed tackles two problems on this 180-cow Kilkenny dairy farm

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62-acre Kilkenny farm with two farmhouses guides at €920,000

62-acre Kilkenny farm with two farmhouses guides at €920,000

FOR SALE 21 October 2026

Bluetongue cases jump 40% in four days – with Kilkenny latest county hit

Bluetongue cases jump 40% in four days – with Kilkenny latest county hit

NEWS 16 October 2026

Historic 240ac Kilkenny estate with private quay seeks €3.95m

Historic 240ac Kilkenny estate with private quay seeks €3.95m

Historic 240ac Kilkenny estate with private quay seeks €3.95m

FOR SALE 14 October 2026

Covering all the flock health bases in Kilkenny

Covering all the flock health bases in Kilkenny

Covering all the flock health bases in Kilkenny

BREEDING & HEALTH 14 October 2026

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80ac Kilkenny farm offers restoration potential and grant opportunities

80ac Kilkenny farm offers restoration potential and grant opportunities

Guiding €1.45m, the residential holding combines farming, residential and commercial appeal, with scope for renovation and access to grant supports.

FOR SALE 9 September 2026

Marts dealing with big numbers

Marts dealing with big numbers

Larger numbers of cattle in recent weeks and the increase in stock price over the last few years haVE seen livestock marts handling some eye-watering sums of money.

DEALER 9 September 2026

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

70c/kg difference between Irish and UK beef price

Increased consumption and stability in the UK retail market is being listed as driving higher prices, with the value of steak sales up 4.5% and burger sales up 12%.

NEWS 9 September 2026

High Court judge slaps down latest appeal against €175m Kilkenny wind farm

High Court judge slaps down latest appeal against €175m Kilkenny wind farm

A court challenge case against a Kilkenny wind farm has been before the courts for almost four years.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Turnkey Kilkenny bungalow with 17 acres and Mount Leinster views guided at €895k

Turnkey Kilkenny bungalow with 17 acres and Mount Leinster views guided at €895k

New to the market is Rathkyle, which includes a modern family home with manageable equine-equipped smallholding.

FOR SALE 9 September 2026

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

See all of the ploughing results from the three days of the 2026 National Ploughing Championships, which took place in Screggan, Co Offaly.

NEWS 9 September 2026

Tirlán completes sale of Glanbia House

Tirlán completes sale of Glanbia House

The building had been on a long-term lease to Glanbia until earlier this year.

NEWS 9 September 2026

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How the Nolan family is building its future herd

JJ Nolan farms at Ballyduhig, outside Broadford in Co Limerick, with his wife Mary and their son Gerard.

How the Nolan family is building its future herd

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