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Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

The courses will be run by FRS Training in locations across Wicklow, Kildare, Cork, Kerry, Tipperary, Roscommon and Leitrim.

NEWS 20 August 2026

Places filling up fast on free farm chainsaw courses

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Is the Micra’s challenge the Renault 5?

Is the Micra’s challenge the Renault 5?

MOTORS 19 August 2026

Fire brigades tackle over 2,300 forest, bog and grass fires in 2025

Fire brigades tackle over 2,300 forest, bog and grass fires in 2025

LETTERS 19 August 2026

Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

Safety must remain a priority as drought intensifies farmers’ workload

NEWS 14 August 2026

Farmers urged to apply for 60% grant for PTO shaft covers

Farmers urged to apply for 60% grant for PTO shaft covers

Farmers urged to apply for 60% grant for PTO shaft covers

NEWS 12 August 2026

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High temperature warning issued as farmers face ongoing drought

High temperature warning issued as farmers face ongoing drought

The warning is in place for the whole of Leinster and Tipperary.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Public resistance to methane-busting additives may pose risk to use on-farm

Public resistance to methane-busting additives may pose risk to use on-farm

The study highlights that the manner in which information is presented on methane-mitigating feed additives can affect how individuals perceive it and their willingness to support it.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Agri jobs: Donegal farm seeks managers

Agri jobs: Donegal farm seeks managers

A range of opportunities are available in Donegal, Cork, Mayo and Tipperary, including roles such as farm managers, dairy farm assistant and horticulture operatives.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Editorial: attitude to risk must change if progress is to be made on farm safety

Editorial: attitude to risk must change if progress is to be made on farm safety

If you don’t fill a tractor with diesel it will stop, and the human body is very similar.

VIEWPOINTS 22 July 2026

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety must be the first priority at harvest time

Safety has to be first and foremost in people’s minds at harvest time. It’s busy, but being organised can be a big benefit.

NEWS 22 July 2026

Farming accounts for 40% of workplace fatalities, ministers warn

Farming accounts for 40% of workplace fatalities, ministers warn

The focus of Farm Safety Week this year is people, as too many farming families are living with the impacts of serious injuries.

NEWS 22 July 2026

300 free places available in farm safety training programme

300 free places available in farm safety training programme

The free programme is open to all farming generations, and covers topics such as chainsaw and quad bike operations, slurry safety and livestock handling

NEWS 22 July 2026

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Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

The winner of the 2026 Kinisla Milk Quality and Sustainability Awards was announced at a ceremony in Limerick, on Tuesday.

Limerick farmer wins Kinisla Milk Quality Award

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