Roscommon

'I hope I never retire': Roscommon farmer, 85, still working with his Massey 135

Breda Durr met up with 86 year old farmer Michael Corcoran in Fairymount, Co Roscommon.

FEATURE 9 September 2026

'I hope I never retire': Roscommon farmer, 85, still working with his Massey 135

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350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

350kg bull weanlings hit the 'sweet spot' for exporters at Roscommon Mart

NEWS 9 September 2026

Editorial: the mart – so much more than just a place to buy and sell livestock

Editorial: the mart – so much more than just a place to buy and sell livestock

VIEWPOINTS 2 September 2026

Camera at the Mart: shippers buy quality in Roscommon Mart

Camera at the Mart: shippers buy quality in Roscommon Mart

Camera at the Mart: shippers buy quality in Roscommon Mart

FA - CAMERA AT THE MART 26 August 2026

Warning over scam emails posing as Strokestown Show

Warning over scam emails posing as Strokestown Show

Warning over scam emails posing as Strokestown Show

NEWS 26 August 2026

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Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

Tree planting up 61%, but falls well short of climate plan targets

Afforestation increased by more than 950ha in 2025, with Roscommon recording the highest level of planting in the country.

FORESTRY 22 July 2026

Co Roscommon 36ac farm could qualify for VPRG and SEAI grants

Co Roscommon 36ac farm could qualify for VPRG and SEAI grants

Situated on the outskirts of Castleplunkett village, this 36ac smallholding offers a residential base with plenty of potential.

FOR SALE 22 July 2026

Dry spell continues to bite in the south and east

Dry spell continues to bite in the south and east

Many farmers in those areas are continuing to buffer feed due to lack of rainfall, while counties further north are seeing more grass growth.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Watch: Roscommon farmer shares breeding lessons after difficult calving

Watch: Roscommon farmer shares breeding lessons after difficult calving

Over 300 farmers attended Olivia Hynes' farm on Wednesday evening when she opened her gates to showcase how she manages 50 suckler cows and 230 ewes delivering a net margin of €629/ha.

BREEDING & HEALTH 22 July 2026

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

Seán Coughlan wants the High Court to allow him to sell milk, as he hopes to mount a wider challenge against the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Roscommon, Laois and Donegal take young shepherd titles

Roscommon, Laois and Donegal take young shepherd titles

Staging this year's FBD All-Ireland Young Shepherd and Shepherdess finals was Ossory Agricultural Show, writes Nevan McKiernan.

PEDIGREE 22 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: heifers a hot trade in Roscommon

Camera at the Mart: heifers a hot trade in Roscommon

Friday’s sale of store and finished heifers in Roscommon Mart saw keen demand from buyers, though quality cattle were also on hand, which bolstered prices.

MARKETS 22 July 2026

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Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

As livestock farming faces growing environmental, economic and generational challenges, the Sommet de l’Élevage continues to showcase practical solutions and innovations for the future of the sector.

Sommet de l’Élevage 2026: shaping the future of sustainable livestock farming

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