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My Farming Week: Gillian Earle, Cullentra, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co Wexford

Having just recently been diagnosed with type one diabetes, 23-year-old Gillian Earle is not letting it get in the way of running her sheep flock at home in Wexford.

NEWS 4 February 2026

My Farming Week: Gillian Earle, Cullentra, Ballycanew, Gorey, Co Wexford

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Wexford: little change reported from south east

Wexford: little change reported from south east

LAND REPORT 4 February 2026

Bluetongue: what do you want to know about the virus?

Bluetongue: what do you want to know about the virus?

NEWS 31 January 2026

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

Young farmer views on challenges in tillage

NEWS 31 January 2026

Farmers on high alert as bluetongue hits Ireland

Farmers on high alert as bluetongue hits Ireland

Farmers on high alert as bluetongue hits Ireland

NEWS 28 January 2026

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Chandra soaks the southeast

Chandra soaks the southeast

Mounting concerns around slurry as tanks fill but ground conditions deteriorate.

NEWS 27 January 2026

Bluetongue found on four farms in Wexford

Bluetongue found on four farms in Wexford

Bluetongue can remain in the blood for a number of months after an animal has contracted the virus.

NEWS 27 January 2026

Live imports from ROI stop due to Bluetongue

Live imports from ROI stop due to Bluetongue

Live exports from the Republic of Ireland for direct slaughter in Northern Ireland are not affected and can still take place

NORTHERN IRELAND 27 January 2026

Some animals left Wexford bluetongue farm before it was restricted – IFA

Some animals left Wexford bluetongue farm before it was restricted – IFA

The IFA said that there is very limited risk of onward spread at current weather conditions.

NEWS 27 January 2026

Bluetongue: three more farms test positive for virus

Bluetongue: three more farms test positive for virus

The three new herds that have bluetongue are in the vicinity of the original herd in Wexford.

NEWS 27 January 2026

In pictures: Wexford farms flood as Storm Chandra hits hard in the southeast

In pictures: Wexford farms flood as Storm Chandra hits hard in the southeast

Irish Farmers Journal photographer Philip Doyle was in Wexford on Tuesday where he met and captured farmers grappling with the flooding in the southeast of the country due to Storm Chandra.

NEWS 27 January 2026

No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

No movement restrictions to be introduced around farm with bluetongue

A spokesperson for the Department said movement restrictions are not necessary in the current situation.

NEWS 27 January 2026

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