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Westmeath dairy farm worker awarded €23,000 in WRC settlement

The dairy farm worker said he worked 14-hour days at times on the farm near Moate, Co Westmeath.

NEWS 19 October 2026

Westmeath dairy farm worker awarded €23,000 in WRC settlement

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Solar farm planning: ‘wrong’ to use prime agricultural land for solar farms

Solar farm planning: ‘wrong’ to use prime agricultural land for solar farms

NEWS 13 October 2026

Four new counties hit with bluetongue as disease spreads west and north

Four new counties hit with bluetongue as disease spreads west and north

NEWS 6 October 2026

Sean McNamara resigns as ICSA president

Sean McNamara resigns as ICSA president

Sean McNamara resigns as ICSA president

NEWS 26 September 2026

341ac Westmeath farm with multiple houses set for auction in October

341ac Westmeath farm with multiple houses set for auction in October

341ac Westmeath farm with multiple houses set for auction in October

NEWS 31 August 2026

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118ac lakeside farm in Co Westmeath offers broad appeal

118ac lakeside farm in Co Westmeath offers broad appeal

With lakeside frontage and three separate lots, this Co Westmeath farm is expected to attract interest from a wide range of buyers.

FOR SALE 17 June 2026

Agri jobs: dairy, livestock and horticultural roles available

Agri jobs: dairy, livestock and horticultural roles available

This weeks jobs includes an experienced stock person in Scotland, an assistant dairy farm manager in Meath and dairy farm assistant vacancies in Waterford, Kilkenny and Westmeath.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Agri jobs: assistant manager wanted for 500-cow dairy farm in Meath

Agri jobs: assistant manager wanted for 500-cow dairy farm in Meath

This week's agri jobs include an assistant dairy manager role in Meath, dairy farm assistant vacancies in Westmeath, Waterford and Kilkenny, and a horticulture operative position in Tipperary.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Battle for Lake County farm at auction

Battle for Lake County farm at auction

A spirited battle saw a 118ac farm at Castletown Geoghegan, Co Westmeath, sell for €1.34m, following a competitive exchange between bidders.

NEWS 17 June 2026

Former convent on 27ac in Westmeath offers 'divine' commercial potential

Former convent on 27ac in Westmeath offers 'divine' commercial potential

This former convent and liturgical printing works sits on 27ac, offering extensive accommodation with redevelopment and commercial opportunities.

FOR SALE 17 June 2026

Lakeside Westmeath holding sells for €1.5m at auction amid buyer speculation

Lakeside Westmeath holding sells for €1.5m at auction amid buyer speculation

The 99ac lakefront holding at Delvin, Co Westmeath, sold at auction recently for €1.5m.

NEWS 17 June 2026

My Farming Week: Thomas Kennedy, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

My Farming Week: Thomas Kennedy, Collinstown, Co Westmeath

Thomas Kennedy milks 280 British Friesian cows at home with his parents in Westmeath.

NEWS 17 June 2026

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Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

With fertiliser costs remaining one of the biggest expenses on Irish farms, there has never been a better time to take a closer look at the hidden value of slurry as a fertiliser.

Know your slurry, unlock the potential within

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