Welding
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 08 Sep 2021
Made in Ireland: young Galway firm fabricating into the future
Now entering his second decade in the machinery manufacturing business, Alan Winters from Galway-based Alstrong has had plenty of success in recent years.
Darren Carty on 23 Jun 2021
Requesting a new electricity supply or alterations to existing services
Darren Carty talks to ESB’s public safety manager Michael Murray about getting a new electricity supply for a greenfield site and alterations to existing supplies.
Pat O'Toole on 10 Mar 2021
Steel price and supply problems hit farm building projects
Steel price rises and supply chain difficulties are testing the patience of fabricators, shed erectors and farmers who have planned new buildings.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 03 Feb 2021
Watch: full refurb for 38-year-old Bredal spreader in the west
Over the Christmas break, father and son duo Paddy and Ger Farragher took into restoring their 38-year-old Bredal spreader. Peter Thomas Keaveney travelled to Cong in Co Mayo to catch it in action.
Niall Hurson on 09 Oct 2020
Agri jobs: welders and farm workers wanted
We take a look at the latest jobs available in the agri sector. This week, there is a selection of jobs available to welders, farm workers and abattoir operatives.
Peter Thomas Keaveney on 20 May 2020
Made in Ireland: building a business from the ground up in Co Carlow
Peter Thomas Keaveney caught up with Sam Smyth, one of two brothers who run a successful trailer manufacturing business in Co Carlow.
on 27 Nov 2019
Upcoming Macra na Feirme competitions and closing dates
Your guide to macra events over the next two weeks.
Niall Hurson on 26 May 2019
Agri jobs: welder and dairy farm operatives required
We take a look at the latest jobs available in the agri-sector. This week, there is a selection of jobs available for dairy farm workers and a welder.
Gerald Potterton on 20 Mar 2019
Farmer Writes: it's good for the head to visit the inventor's shack
The very wet and windy weather put a stop to all fieldwork, so Gerald Potterton took to the workshop.
Gary Abbott on 30 Jan 2019
SaMASZing factory tour
Last week, our machinery reporter Gary Abbott got the chance to attend a SaMASZ factory tour of the new 13ha production facility in Poland on behalf of Egmount Agri.
Peter Varley on 19 Dec 2018
Protecting the work of the iron men
Peter Varley finds out why traditional wrought iron farm gates are a valuable piece of Irish heritage.
Gary Abbott on 19 Dec 2018
Last-minute gifts for the machinery minded this Christmas
With the festivities almost on the door step, some last-minute shopping might be needed. Gary Abbott looks at some suitable gifts for the machinery minded with something included for every budget.
Photo Desk on 02 Dec 2018
This week in photos: Leinster sheepdog trials
Our top photos from the last week include winter feeding in Laois, Kilkenny and Limerick.
Peter Keaveney on 21 Mar 2018
Top five tools in a contractor’s workshop
In contracting, you have to expect the unexpected and be equipped to repair anything. Peter Thomas Keaveney takes a look at the five most important tools in a contractor’s workshop.
Peter Varley on 12 Oct 2016
Watch: Farmer know-how – the basics of welding
Peter Varley discusses the basics of welding with Michael Farrell from Arcs and Sparks training school.
on 25 Feb 2015
Making it stick: Welding Part Two
Some weeks back we looked at MMA (Manual Metal Arc) welding or stick welding as it is better known, and its role on Irish farms.
Patrick Donohoe on 14 Jan 2015
Concern over new welding rules
Concerns have been raised over new welding regulations and a potential knock-on effect for customers.
Farmers Journal on 30 Nov -0001
Meath man wins Macra's welding final
The Trim Macra man took the top spot at the final in the Cork Training Centre in Bishopstown last Friday.
on 30 Nov -0001
Welding tips to make it stick until the next time
Farmers must be many things in addition to being a farmer in order to keep the wheels of farming turning smoothly and economically, writes Bruce Lett.