Roscommon

Farmer at centre of Roscommon animal cruelty trial released from custody

The farmer was released from custody after he took High Court action relating to the charges against him brought by the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 3 June 2026

Farmer at centre of Roscommon animal cruelty trial released from custody

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Roscommon triple treat offers big potential

Roscommon triple treat offers big potential

FOR SALE 20 May 2026

Tractors and tea family fun day

Tractors and tea family fun day

NEWS 20 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels

Young Stock Podcast: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels

Young Stock Podcast: the Rossie fighting farmers’ corner in Brussels

NEWS 11 May 2026

Spate of quad thefts in Roscommon

Spate of quad thefts in Roscommon

Spate of quad thefts in Roscommon

NEWS 7 May 2026

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Couple fail to gain sterilised zone on farmland

Couple fail to gain sterilised zone on farmland

Marlena Aurich and Scott Manning said their health had been compromised by pesticide and slurry use by neighbouring farmers, but the Court of Appeal found no 'arguable causative link'.

NEWS 8 April 2026

CycleUp: a stitch in time helps saves the planet

CycleUp: a stitch in time helps saves the planet

Based in a restored church in Roscommon, a rural social enterprise is turning waste textiles into positive opportunities for the local community.

FEATURES 8 April 2026

Nurse cycles from Roscommon to Sydney raising over €210,000 for charities

Nurse cycles from Roscommon to Sydney raising over €210,000 for charities

On his fundraising journey, Fergal Guihen completed a solo cycling expedition where he cycled through some of the most remote and demanding terrain in the world.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Newford Farm generates net profit including beef scheme payments of €103,054

Newford Farm generates net profit including beef scheme payments of €103,054

The increase in net profit including beef scheme payments increased from €575/ha in 2023 to €1,375 in 2025 on the back of higher farmgate beef prices and more kilos of beef produced.

NEWS 8 April 2026

New handling unit impresses at Newford

New handling unit impresses at Newford

Martin Merrick profiles the new facility which has just reached completion at the Newford herd’s base in Athleague, Co Roscommon.

INFRASTRUCTURE 8 April 2026

1,000l of green diesel stolen from farm in Roscommon

1,000l of green diesel stolen from farm in Roscommon

Theft comes on the back of a sharp rise in fuel prices on the back of the war in the Middle East.

NEWS 8 April 2026

Beef trade records a lift

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

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Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

Understanding the soils on your farm is one of the most important investments you can make for the future.

Understanding your soils: open day at Johnstown Castle

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