Wicklow
Amii McKeever on 16 Jun 2021
Fercullen Irish whiskey, a new name from an ancient place
At 397ft, the Powerscourt Waterfall is the tallest in Ireland, formed over time much like Irish whiskeys. Joining in this proud tradition is the Powerscourt Distillery, writes Amii McKeever
Noel Bardon on 14 Jun 2021
Wicklow school claims farm safety prize
The winner of the 2021 Agri Aware Farm Safe Schools Champions contest has been announced.
Noel Bardon on 06 Jun 2021
Rector to 'shear' one of his own flock to aid church renovations
A fundraising effort to aid in the restoration of a historic church mosaic in Timoleague, Co Cork has taken an interesting twist with the planned “shearing” of a congregant’s beard and hair.
Amy Forde on 27 May 2021
75% of inconclusives testing positive for TB – ICMSA
The Department of Agriculture started blood testing inconclusive animals in April of this year.
The Dealer on 26 May 2021
The Belarus consul is based in Aughrim
The Belarus honorary consul is a Wicklow wool merchant with long-standing links to the former Soviet state
Niall Hurson on 20 May 2021
NPWS and Intel team up to rewet 60ha of Wicklow bog
This public-private project collaboration is one of the first of its kind in Ireland for water restoration and the protection of biodiversity.
Paul Mooney on 05 May 2021
Two mid-sized farms to be auctioned by Quinn Property
One in 35ac in Co Wicklow, the other is 27ac in Co Wexford and both are in grass.
Declan Marren on 17 Apr 2021
Meet the Thrive programme farmers
The programme farmers are implementing dairy beef systems in varying locations and land types across the country.
Gary Abbott on 14 Apr 2021
Sowing the seed for a successful startup in the Garden County
Gary Abbott caught up with Wicklow man Peter O’Sullivan, last year’s farm level innovation award winner to find out more about his home built multipurpose drill and his plans for the future.
Paul Mooney on 07 Apr 2021
Small farms going under the hammer in the east
Quinn Property will be auction two different farms later this month. One is in Wexford with a house and farmyard, the other is an upland Wicklow farm suited for grazing or forestry.
Paul Mooney on 02 Apr 2021
Land Report: small increase in Wicklow land prices
The total area of land put on the market was 796ac, little more than half of the 1,423ac of 2019.
Amy Forde on 31 Mar 2021
‘Very unlikely’ that vaccinated badger gave TB to cat – Department
A Department spokesperson has said that there are a number of reasons why it is considered very unlikely that a vaccinated badger was the source of the BCG reportedly isolated from the cat.
The Dealer on 31 Mar 2021
New IFA county chairs elected
There has been some changes in recent weeks in the IFA, with new county chairs being elected.
Ellen Durkin on 10 Mar 2021
Illegal burning ‘must stop’ as wildfires scorch Wicklow
The Heritage Minister is calling for a halt to illegal fires after 50ha of uplands were destroyed in a blaze on Scarr Mountain in Co Wicklow.
Barry Cassidy on 08 Mar 2021
Fire services respond to several weekend hill fires
Fire crews were called to blazes on Scarr mountain in Wicklow and Conlawn Hill in Laois over the weekend.
Niall Hurson on 24 Feb 2021
Wicklow farmers warn of ‘total lack of regard for livestock’
The IFA has called for increased investment in dog control units in response to recent attacks.
Niall Hurson on 22 Feb 2021
Heavy rain to sweep across country on Monday night
Rainfall totals of 50mm to 80mm are expected and higher in mountainous regions.
Niall Hurson on 19 Feb 2021
44 in-lamb ewes stolen in Wicklow
The ICSA has called for greater co-operation between authorities north and south of the border to combat the rising number of sheep thefts.
Niall Hurson on 17 Feb 2021
Sheepdog prices quadruple as lockdown creates insatiable demand
Breeders predict price rises won’t slow down any time soon, with demand having grown exponentially in recent months.
Amy Forde on 14 Feb 2021
Watch: Carnew Mart takes on the Jerusalema challenge
Following in the footsteps of An Garda Síochána, Carnew Mart has taken on the Jerusalema challenge.