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Sligo farm makes over €1m at auction
Paul Mooney
There was keen interest in the holding because of the good quality of the land and because of the sheds in the farmyard.
23 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.
1 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.
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
Cattle die after truck overturns in Sligo
The incident happened on the N17 in the Ballinacarrow area of Ballymote, Co Sligo.
6 June 2024 News
Steady as it goes in Co Sligo land market
More land came on the market and average prices fell by 1% last year.
23 March 2024 News
My Farming Week: Fergal Guihen, Arigna, Co Roscommon
This 25-year-old part-time farmer and nurse will cycle 23,000km from Roscommon to Australia, taking a total of 11 months to complete the challenge, in aid of two local charities.
7 February 2024 News
Farmers invited to farm safety discussion groups in northwest
Over the coming weeks, farm safety focus groups will be held in Ballyhaise, Ballymote, Grange and Letterkenny.
30 January 2024 News