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'Over the course of 10 months, TB took absolutely everything'

Shay Monaghan tells his story of how TB decimated his herd of cows in the space of 10 months.

NEWS 26 August 2026

'Over the course of 10 months, TB took absolutely everything'

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West supplying east with fodder is a 'non-runner'

West supplying east with fodder is a 'non-runner'

NEWS 26 August 2026

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

NEWS 10 August 2026

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

Take a ‘trip down memory lane’ at Sligo Folk Park along the Wild Atlantic Way

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 10 July 2026

Sligo holding pairs farmhouse with 37ac

Sligo holding pairs farmhouse with 37ac

Sligo holding pairs farmhouse with 37ac

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In pictures: turnkey residential farm close to Sligo coast for sale

In pictures: turnkey residential farm close to Sligo coast for sale

A 40ac residential property close to the Wild Atlantic Way has recently come on the market in Sligo. Containing a roadside cottage and yard, it is for sale in its entire or a number of lots.

PROPERTY 20 October 2025

Ewes die after consuming acorns

Ewes die after consuming acorns

Acorns are toxic to sheep, cattle and horses and can prove fatal if ingested.

NEWS 20 October 2025

Aurivo Dale Farm union would create €1.5bn co-op

Aurivo Dale Farm union would create €1.5bn co-op

The new company would be led by Dale Farm CEO, Nick Whelan, with senior appointments to be made on an 'open and merit-based approach'.

NEWS 20 October 2025

Sligo tractor run to take place in aid of two local charities

Sligo tractor run to take place in aid of two local charities

On Sunday 21 December, a Christmas lights tractor run will take place in Grange, Co Sligo, in aid of two local charities.

NEWS 20 October 2025

November 2025 fifth wettest in 85 years

November 2025 fifth wettest in 85 years

November 2025 was wet overall with a very mild first half and a cooler second half. Oakpark recorded the least amount of rain while Johnstown Castle had the highest monthly total.

NEWS 20 October 2025

Farm Tech Talk: food prices and the cost of living at Woman & Agriculture 2025

Farm Tech Talk: food prices and the cost of living at Woman & Agriculture 2025

CAP policy, milk prices and the cost of living all feature on this week's Farm Tech Talk.

NEWS 20 October 2025

IFA and UFU united in opposition to greenway CPOs

IFA and UFU united in opposition to greenway CPOs

The two farming organisations want the Sligo, Leitrim, and northern counties railway greenway to run primarily through public lands.

NEWS 20 October 2025

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