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Tillage
Harvest continues with varied yields
Conor Kehoe
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Kilkenny, Westmeath, and Down as farmers continue to battle the weather to harvest their crops.
22 August 2024 Features
'Tokenistic' funding increase fails to solve childcare crisis
Increased funding is being provided to childcare services, with parents also to benefit from higher subsidies, but the sector remains in crisis, writes Jacqueline Hogge.
21 August 2024 News
Judge cites Father Ted in High Court row over Westmeath land
A dispute between five Westmeath brothers over the estate of their mother, the late Mary Conway ended up in the High Court.
Midlands farm is in great location
The residential farm is going for auction with a guide price of €770,000.
15 August 2024 News
What unusual things have you found on your farm?
From slabs of butter to bronze age axe heads to bog bodies - what artefacts or unusual items have you found on your land? We want to know.
11 August 2024 News
Helicopter crashes into Westmeath farm shed
The local fire service reported possible casualties at the scene of the incident.
30 July 2024 News
Young Stock Podcast: are milking robots the future?
This week, Noel Bardon discusses robotic milking and feeding systems with Lely farm management support adviser Sinead Gallagher.
29 July 2024 Podcast
Mullingar grand estate with modern house and farmyard
If you appreciate the grandeur of an old estate but don’t fancy the challenge of a big old house, this Westmeath holding is a good option, writes Paul Mooney.
24 July 2024 Property
Combines get to work in broken weather
This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Tipperary, Down, and Westmeath as combines get to work across the country.
17 July 2024 Crops
An Bord Pleanála upholds 214ac solar farm refusal
An Bord Pleanála has upheld Westmeath County Council’s decision to refuse permission for a 214-acre solar farm near Mullingar.
17 July 2024 News
Westmeath village in running for European honours
Picturesque Ballinahown village is bidding for glory in a prestigious European competition, writes Deirdre Verney.
13 July 2024 CL-IFJHome
Hidden treasures on 88ac holding
The property lies in three very different blocks, each likely to attract different buyers, writes Paul Mooney.
3 July 2024 Property