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Uisce Éireann ordered to pay over €6,000 for pollution of Sligo river
Rachel Donovan
Uisce Éireann has been prosecuted following the discharge of poorly treated sewage into the Owengarve River.
24 September 2024 News
Sligo farmer takes a stand against helicopter trespassing on his land
Johnny Kilcullen said he regularly accommodates groups accessing his coastal land, but “what’s having is worth asking for”.
18 September 2024 News
Less than two weeks to slurry deadline
The closed period for slurry application this autumn commences on Tuesday 1 October.
‘No specific factors’ found to have caused Sligo fish kill
The report separately noted that ammonia levels in the effluent discharge of the Ballysadare wastewater treatment plant exceeded licence limits in recent years and for some periods in 2024.
16 September 2024 Climate and environment
Scope for Salers in Suckler systems
Adam Woods speaks to Seamus Nagle about the Salers breed and what it can add to suckler systems.
11 September 2024 Breeding & health
Bostonia gears up for bi-annual production sale
With 35 lots on offer, the West of Ireland pedigree herd will have top-quality heifers on offer across all age brackets, from weanlings to in-calf heifers and cows.
7 August 2024 Pedigree
Sligo farm makes over €1m at auction
There was keen interest in the holding because of the good quality of the land and because of the sheds in the farmyard.
25 July 2024 News
Kenny returns to agriculture for Sinn Féin
The Sligo-Leitrim TD will succeed Claire Kerrane as Sinn Féin Agriculture and Rural Affairs spokesperson, the fourth person to fill the role since the last general election.
23 July 2024 News
Woman dies following incident loading turf in Sligo
Gardaí and emergency services were alerted to the rural area of Clooncose near Ballymote in Co Sligo over the weekend.
1 July 2024 News
Farmer confidence in ACRES is broken
An IFA meeting in Leitrim on Tuesday heard farmer frustration boil over, as it could take all year before the Department catches up on the backlogs affecting ACRES.
26 June 2024 News
Large sligo farm for auction in eight lots
The property includes a derelict house and a big farmyard. It’s going for auction, writes Paul Mooney.
26 June 2024 Property
ATU project looks to revolutionalise agricultural practices
The project launched by ATU and Sligo County Council, aims to allow farmers to optimise productivity while minimising carbon emissions.
10 June 2024 News