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Machinery
Almost three decades of Bomford for Wicklow contractor
Gary Abbott
Hedge-cutting almost 30 years and now on his seventh new Bomford hedge cutter, Gary Abbott finds out why Bomfords Variable Forward Arm has been a game changer for Wicklow contractor Richard Woodroofe.
17 July 2024 For Sale
Roadside dairy yard and dwelling house in Wicklow
A fine farmhouse with five bedrooms and a modern dairy yard on 43ac are for sale by private treaty in Co Wicklow, writes Tommy Moyles.
5 July 2024 News
Yellow rainfall warning in four counties
Met Éireann has issued a warning for heavy rain and possible thundershowers making for difficult travelling conditions.
Camera at the Mart: solid store demand in Carnew
Adam Woods reports from last Saturday's general cattle sale in Carnew Mart, Co Wicklow.
3 July 2024 Markets
Two small country properties with big appeal
One is in a very convenient location in Co Kildare, the other has a beautiful house and garden and is in scenic Co Wicklow.
20 June 2024 News
A Wicklow way of arable innovation
Wicklow farmer Nigel Gillis talks to Brendan Dunford about his fascination with trying new approaches to build more resilience into his farming system.
19 June 2024 Footprint Farmers
Shelton Abbey prison opens tree nursery
Minister of State Pippa Hackett opened the Shelton Abbey Pocket Forests Native Tree Nursery, which is home to more than 2,000 native trees.
11 June 2024 News
Fine 160ac dairy farm awaits new owner in Co Wicklow
The property comes with a pleasant, spacious house and enjoys views of the mountains, writes Paul Mooney.
24 April 2024 Property
113ac farm between the mountains and the sea
This large farm is well located, just outside a busy expanding town and close to the motorway, writes Paul Mooney.
10 April 2024 Property
New owner first in the queue for Tinahely Show
This 68ac cattle farm is divided into two blocks, with some good quality land and is going for online auction, writes Paul Mooney.
10 April 2024 Property
Tirlán launches scheme for River Slaney
The country's largest co-op will work to improve the environmental footprint of farming along the River Slaney catchment.
10 April 2024 Climate and environment
Wicklow land prices stable at close to €15,000/ac
Investors, part-time farmers and suckler/beef farmers are the main buyers in a county where smaller holdings fetch the highest prices.
23 March 2024 News