Longford

275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

Planning permission for a major solar farm near Ballymahon has been challenged, with concerns raised over traffic, visual impact, construction effects and environmental assessments.

NEWS 15 June 2026

275ac Longford solar farm set for planning battle

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Senators angered over Mullooly claims school meals contain Brazilian beef

Senators angered over Mullooly claims school meals contain Brazilian beef

NEWS 28 May 2026

275ac solar farm set for Longford

275ac solar farm set for Longford

NEWS 27 May 2026

Agri jobs: mushroom operatives wanted in Monaghan

Agri jobs: mushroom operatives wanted in Monaghan

Agri jobs: mushroom operatives wanted in Monaghan

NEWS 23 May 2026

Census shows a very different Ireland

Census shows a very different Ireland

Census shows a very different Ireland

DEALER 22 April 2026

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

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

Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Longford farmer and agricultural contractor George Allen, to find out how his Marshall rear-discharge dung spreader is working, three years after he bought it.

FARM MACHINERY 4 February 2026

Sheep flock wiped out in dog attack

Sheep flock wiped out in dog attack

The attack, which took place on the Longford/Leitrim border, saw just one ewe and a handful of lambs unharmed in a devastating mauling.

NEWS 4 February 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

See the latest job offerings in agriculture this week, where there are vacancies for dairy farm workers in Kerry and horticulture positions available in Longford.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Ballymahon Mart moves to Martbids

Ballymahon Mart moves to Martbids

Adam Woods has news of another mart joining the Irish Farmers Journal online bidding platform last week.

NEWS 4 February 2026

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 4 February 2026

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 4 February 2026

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 4 February 2026

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National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

Kildare dairy farmer welcomed students as part of a National Dairy Council initiative, which saw 1,500 pupils across Ireland visit working dairy farms during May.

National Dairy Council bridging the urban-rural divide through school farm visit

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