Westmeath

Young Stock Podcast: from the fields of Westmeath to ag-tech start-ups

On this week’s podcast, Hannah Furlong interviews Stephen Fagan to discuss his journey in ag tech, his passion for start-ups and the importance of innovation in agriculture today.

NEWS 7 May 2026

Young Stock Podcast: from the fields of Westmeath to ag-tech start-ups

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Investigation into illegal dumping of dead calves in Westmeath river

Investigation into illegal dumping of dead calves in Westmeath river

NEWS 1 May 2026

Westmeath farm with house and yard on 21.5ac for auction

Westmeath farm with house and yard on 21.5ac for auction

FOR SALE 15 April 2026

End of April auction for Westmeath land

End of April auction for Westmeath land

End of April auction for Westmeath land

FOR SALE 1 April 2026

Plan aims to eradicate mink in the midlands

Plan aims to eradicate mink in the midlands

Plan aims to eradicate mink in the midlands

NEWS 11 March 2026

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Ballymahon Mart moves to Martbids

Ballymahon Mart moves to Martbids

Adam Woods has news of another mart joining the Irish Farmers Journal online bidding platform last week.

NEWS 4 February 2026

Bower School TY students through to All-Ireland young enterprise final

Bower School TY students through to All-Ireland young enterprise final

This week Cathal Gormley caught up with TY students from the Bower school in Athlone to talk about winning the 2026 County Final in Westmeath and progressing to the All-Ireland finals in May.

MANAGEMENT 4 February 2026

In pictures: historic Westmeath property breaks €3m mark at auction

In pictures: historic Westmeath property breaks €3m mark at auction

A historic Co Westmeath property with connections to Lawrence of Arabia, came close to doubling its guide price when it sold at auction at the end of February.

PROPERTY 4 February 2026

A bid of history in Westmeath auction

A bid of history in Westmeath auction

Word reached The Dealer that there was a very wide range of bids placed at an auction for a Co Westmeath property with links to Lawrence of Arabia. A little, or large, bid of history perhaps.

DEALER 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: up to €365 for Friesian bulls in Delvin

Camera at the Mart: up to €365 for Friesian bulls in Delvin

Delvin Mart got its 2026 calf sales started last week, with good demand from farmers for the calves that were on offer, writes Tommy Moyles.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Grand historic Georgian estate seeks new owner

Grand historic Georgian estate seeks new owner

With connections to Lawrence of Arabia, South Hill House in Co Westmeath is a rare chance to acquire your own piece of its colourful history when it comes up for auction later this month.

FOR SALE 4 February 2026

Land prices fall by 9% in Westmeath

Land prices fall by 9% in Westmeath

We did our calculations on 47 holdings that had sold by year end. Selling prices were in the range €3,391/ac to €32,429/ac.

LAND REPORT 4 February 2026

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New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

Irish dairy farmers will have the opportunity to see the latest technologies from New Zealand at an on-farm open day at Camcloon Dairy, Ballyfin, Co Laois, on Tuesday 19 May 2026 from 10am.

New Zealand dairy tech open day to take place on Laois farm

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