Meath

My Farming Week: John Smith, Bellew, Balrath, Navan, Co Meath

General manager at Finnegan’s Farm, John Smith, is getting geared up for Christmas with harvesting of Brussels sprouts starting to get under way.

NEWS 3 December 2025

My Farming Week: John Smith, Bellew, Balrath, Navan, Co Meath

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How one farmer is offsetting his greenhouse gas emissions

How one farmer is offsetting his greenhouse gas emissions

SIGNPOST PROGRAMME 3 December 2025

Hammer time for a pair of Leinster farms

Hammer time for a pair of Leinster farms

FOR SALE 3 December 2025

Christmas is coming for 264ac Meath farm

Christmas is coming for 264ac Meath farm

Christmas is coming for 264ac Meath farm

FOR SALE 3 December 2025

Meath AD plant promises flexibility for farmers on feedstock

Meath AD plant promises flexibility for farmers on feedstock

Meath AD plant promises flexibility for farmers on feedstock

RENEWABLES 26 November 2025

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Employee involved in fatal incident at Tayto factory in Meath

Employee involved in fatal incident at Tayto factory in Meath

The incident involved an employee of an independent potato supplier, according to the crisp company.

NEWS 5 November 2025

€80m Meath biomethane plant promises new income for local farmers

€80m Meath biomethane plant promises new income for local farmers

The plant is to source “locally produced feedstocks” from farmers within a 15km radius of the facility.

RENEWABLES 5 November 2025

In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

In pictures: small holdings heading for the hammer

Smaller land holdings remain in firm demand throughout the country and Tommy Moyles reports on a number that head for auction and are new to the market in the northeast and south of the country.

PROPERTY 5 November 2025

Fine 86ac Ratoath farm on the market

Fine 86ac Ratoath farm on the market

A significant non-residential farm near Ratoath, Co Meath will be sold by public auction in early December. Just brought to the market, it has been a stones throw away from Fairyhouse racecourse.

FOR SALE 5 November 2025

Royal County farm fetches €1.975m

Royal County farm fetches €1.975m

A 115ac residential property in Kilmessan, Co Meath went under hammer recently and with strong competition for it both online and in the auction room.

SALES RESULTS 5 November 2025

Royal battle for Meath farm lease under way

Royal battle for Meath farm lease under way

The Dunsany holding has attracted interest from spud growers, dairy farmers and beef finishers.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Nice elevated land in very good heart

Nice elevated land in very good heart

Half of this farm has been reseeded and the soil fertility status is high.

PROPERTY 5 November 2025

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ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

ESB Networks has released its updated farm safety booklet, a practical guide designed to help farmers, contractors and rural communities stay safe while working around electricity.

ESB Networks publishes farm safety booklet to support safer working environments

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