Offaly

TD calls for stronger deer culls after road collisions rise

The Independent Offaly TD is calling for action as increasing deer numbers pose a serious threat to motorists and may cause damage to farmers grazing land and fencing.

NEWS 2 November 2026

TD calls for stronger deer culls after road collisions rise

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‘It wasn’t just a hit and miss job’ - Offaly farmer’s silage bales slashed open

‘It wasn’t just a hit and miss job’ - Offaly farmer’s silage bales slashed open

NEWS 16 October 2026

One wheat variety disappointed so Louth farmer is planting three

One wheat variety disappointed so Louth farmer is planting three

CROPS 7 October 2026

Farmer Writes: the earthy season of planting begins

Farmer Writes: the earthy season of planting begins

Farmer Writes: the earthy season of planting begins

FARMER WRITES 7 October 2026

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

National Ploughing Championships - all the results from every class

NEWS 25 September 2026

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'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

'CAP funding is not a bonus or optional extra' - Deputy Nolan warns against cuts

Farmers told Independent TD for Offaly Carol Nolan that a major reduction in CAP funding could cost Offaly €9.1 million every year between 2028 and 2034 and put around 100 local jobs at risk annually.

NEWS 23 September 2026

Watch: the highlights from day two at Ploughing 2026

Watch: the highlights from day two at Ploughing 2026

Relive the excitement and action from day two of the 95th National Ploughing Championships at Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly.

NEWS 16 September 2026

Listen: party leaders descend on Ploughing 2026

Listen: party leaders descend on Ploughing 2026

The Irish Farmers Journal team brings you all the action from day one of the National Ploughing Championships in Co Offaly.

NEWS 15 September 2026

Meet the former competitors now at the top of the National Ploughing Association

Meet the former competitors now at the top of the National Ploughing Association

Ploughing has taken president Michael Mahon and chair John Deery as far as judging world championships, and now to the forefront of the NPA.

NEWS 10 September 2026

Offaly: 55ac residential farm is a good prospect

Offaly: 55ac residential farm is a good prospect

Guided at €800,000, the farm is likely to appeal to young farmers starting out, as well as local operators looking for an expansion outblock.

FOR SALE 9 September 2026

Maize harvest coming into view

Maize harvest coming into view

This week, Conor Kehoe talks gets the lowdown in Offaly, Louth and Laois as farmers start thinking about cutting maize and winter planting.

CROPS 9 September 2026

Meet three U21 competitors at the National Ploughing Championships

Meet three U21 competitors at the National Ploughing Championships

Family tradition, years of practice and plenty of support, lie behind some of the competitors gearing up to take the field in the U21 section.

NEWS 9 September 2026

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