Monaghan

My Farming Week: Seamus McConnon, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan

Seamus McConnon chats about his decision to lamb outdoors, the attraction of crossing one of the pedigree cows with a Blue bull and competing in ploughing championships.

NEWS 7 January 2026

My Farming Week: Seamus McConnon, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan

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From contractor to slurry equipment manufacturer

From contractor to slurry equipment manufacturer

FARM MACHINERY 7 January 2026

Mighty Monaghan farm makes €30,000/ac

Mighty Monaghan farm makes €30,000/ac

SALES RESULTS 23 December 2025

Almost 1,300 cattle reported missing or stolen

Almost 1,300 cattle reported missing or stolen

Almost 1,300 cattle reported missing or stolen

MARKETS 18 December 2025

Fragmented Monaghan farm 'expecting offers in excess of €1.5m'

Fragmented Monaghan farm 'expecting offers in excess of €1.5m'

Fragmented Monaghan farm 'expecting offers in excess of €1.5m'

FOR SALE 17 December 2025

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Newbliss farm with no entitlements available for lease

Newbliss farm with no entitlements available for lease

A 75ac farm near Newbliss, Co Monaghan, has come on to the land-leasing market lately and is sure to draw good interest in the northeast.

PROPERTY 5 November 2025

Farmer wins High Court action against Monaghan County Council over disputed road

Farmer wins High Court action against Monaghan County Council over disputed road

Ms Justice Nessa Cahill found in favour of farmer Donal Gerard McDaid in his court action against Monaghan County Council over the disputed road of 150 metres in length. Gordon Deegan reports.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Young Stock Podcast: Monaghan man's passion for machines and agri marketing

Young Stock Podcast: Monaghan man's passion for machines and agri marketing

In this week's Young Stock podcast, Gary Abbott speaks with Daragh McHugh of AgriMel Marketing about his journey to starting a successful business at just 22 years of age.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Bird flu outbreak on Laois turkey farm

Bird flu outbreak on Laois turkey farm

This is the fourth flock in the Republic of Ireland to be affected, but is the first for almost two weeks.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

Bird flu confirmed on Monaghan turkey farm

A mandatory housing order for all poultry and captive birds took effect on Monday 10 November to prevent the spread of bird flu.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Investigations after cattle reported stolen from Castleblaney farm

Investigations after cattle reported stolen from Castleblaney farm

Gardaí are investigating a suspected farm theft of a number of cattle from a farm in Co Monaghan this week.

NEWS 5 November 2025

Large farm with Victorian house sells for €4.1m in Monaghan

Large farm with Victorian house sells for €4.1m in Monaghan

This fine residential farm was sold in three lots – all to the one buyer.

PROPERTY 5 November 2025

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