Roscommon

Beef trade records a lift

Adam Woods has the latest on this week’s beef trade including the latest factory quotes for finished cattle.

MARKETS 8 April 2026

Beef trade records a lift

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Maxwell livestock loads shipment of weanling bulls

Maxwell livestock loads shipment of weanling bulls

MARKETS 8 April 2026

‘I have not wilfully caused harm to any animal,’ jailed farmer tells court

‘I have not wilfully caused harm to any animal,’ jailed farmer tells court

NEWS 1 April 2026

Buy for less: former pub and derelict home in Roscommon under €200,000

Buy for less: former pub and derelict home in Roscommon under €200,000

Buy for less: former pub and derelict home in Roscommon under €200,000

PROPERTY 1 April 2026

Dairy farmer jailed pending trial for breaching bail conditions

Dairy farmer jailed pending trial for breaching bail conditions

Dairy farmer jailed pending trial for breaching bail conditions

NEWS 26 March 2026

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Judge warns dairy farmer he faces jail over breaking bail terms

Judge warns dairy farmer he faces jail over breaking bail terms

An inspection on the farm two weeks ago found 15 dead calves in a pile, with a veterinary inspector having concerns for other animals.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Plan aims to eradicate mink in the midlands

Plan aims to eradicate mink in the midlands

The programme aims to have 600 traps in place around Lough Ree, with up to 250 volunteers looking after the traps.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Dairy farmer before courts for animal neglect accused of breaking bail terms

Dairy farmer before courts for animal neglect accused of breaking bail terms

A dairy farmer accused of animal welfare breaches has been given two weeks to respond to papers that could see him jailed, pending trial.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Newford suckler farm open day set for April

Newford suckler farm open day set for April

The event aims to provide farmers with advice on how they can boost conception rates, improve efficiency and make suckler farming more sustainable and labour-friendly ahead of the breeding season.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Nurse and part-time farmer raises €125,000 cycling from Roscommon to Sydney

Nurse and part-time farmer raises €125,000 cycling from Roscommon to Sydney

Fergal Guihen cycled from Roscommon to Australia, arriving this week after having spent the last two years on the saddle.

NEWS 28 January 2026

Major leasing opportunities in Mayo and Roscommon

Major leasing opportunities in Mayo and Roscommon

News that over 300ac of land have just come on the leasing market where counties Mayo and Roscommon meet has been greeted with plenty enquirers according to auctioneer Kevin Kirrane.

FOR SALE 28 January 2026

Farmer Writes: no Belgian Blue bulls this year

Farmer Writes: no Belgian Blue bulls this year

Writing up the due dates and bulls used into our high-tech AI notebook, I realised it’s the first time in over 30 years that we’ve not used a single Belgian Blue bull.

FARMER WRITES 28 January 2026

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Complete Barley Package eases decision making in a difficult season

This season, barley growers are faced with a mix of both new and familiar challenges, as they strive to grow high yielding crops while achieving healthy margins.

Complete Barley Package eases decision making in a difficult season

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