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Census shows a very different Ireland

The 1926 Census shows just how agrarian a society Ireland was one hundred years ago

DEALER 22 April 2026

Census shows a very different Ireland

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Longford contractor praises simplistic ‘no-chains’ Marshall dung spreader

Longford contractor praises simplistic ‘no-chains’ Marshall dung spreader

FARM MACHINERY 8 April 2026

Sheep flock wiped out in dog attack

Sheep flock wiped out in dog attack

NEWS 18 March 2026

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers sought for a salary of over €36,000

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers sought for a salary of over €36,000

Agri jobs: dairy farm workers sought for a salary of over €36,000

NEWS 14 March 2026

Ballymahon Mart moves to Martbids

Ballymahon Mart moves to Martbids

Ballymahon Mart moves to Martbids

NEWS 11 March 2026

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Johnston Farm Equipment takes on Corvus

Johnston Farm Equipment takes on Corvus

Corvus has strengthened its Irish dealer network for its UTV range, with the appointment of Johnston Farm Equipment, based in Co Longford.

NEWS 8 October 2025

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

The first month of 2026 has seen significant activity in Ireland’s solar farm pipeline, with most large-scale projects attracting strong community opposition, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 8 October 2025

Longford: eight-bedroom bungalow steals the show with a top price

Longford: eight-bedroom bungalow steals the show with a top price

Supply of farmland for sale in the county in 2025 was up on the year before.

LAND REPORT 8 October 2025

Big boots help spread the load

Big boots help spread the load

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with contractor Cecil Hall to find out how his Alliance Agriflex+ VF900/50R42 and 710/55R30 floatation tyres are working out on his John Deere 7530 at slurry.

FARM MACHINERY 8 October 2025

Camera at the Mart: weanling prices hold firm in Granard

Camera at the Mart: weanling prices hold firm in Granard

Despite a slight dip in heifer prices, bull weanlings actually saw an increase in Granard on Monday evening last.

MARKETS 8 October 2025

John Beirne to retire from the Irish Charolais Cattle Society

John Beirne to retire from the Irish Charolais Cattle Society

Longford native John Beirne is retiring from the Irish Charolais Cattle Society, after nearly 30 years with the organisation.

DEALER 8 October 2025

Juggling horses and heifers in high country

Juggling horses and heifers in high country

Adam Woods visits the McKeon family in Co Longford to talk about farming, running their busy agri store and showing during the summer months.

BREEDING & HEALTH 8 October 2025

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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