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Top garda issues road safety appeal ahead of Ploughing

Laois/Offaly chief superintendent has urged motorists travelling to the National Ploughing Championships to plan ahead, allow extra time and follow traffic plans to this year's event.

NEWS 7 September 2026

Top garda issues road safety appeal ahead of Ploughing

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New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

New campaign to challenge 'old man in flat cap' farming stereotype

NEWS 5 September 2026

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

At the heart of the community: more than just a pub

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 2 September 2026

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

High Court challenge launched against 450-acre solar farm in Cork

RENEWABLES 25 August 2026

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

‘UFU succumbed to populist unionist politics’

NORTHERN IRELAND 19 August 2026

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Letter: ‘Fivemiletown cannot be viewed in isolation’

Letter: ‘Fivemiletown cannot be viewed in isolation’

'The UFU’s intervention should not simply be dismissed as another disagreement between government and farmers.' Seán Hogan OBE CDir, former chair, TB Strategic Partnership Group.

NORTHERN IRELAND 29 July 2026

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

Sligo in line for major wind farm upgrade

In total, the new development would consist of up to 17 modern wind turbines, replacing the 23 turbines currently in operation.

NEWS 29 July 2026

100 farmers rejected from Farm Assist last year

100 farmers rejected from Farm Assist last year

The number of people receiving the payment has more than halved in the past 10 years, while those availing of the Rural Social Scheme is also down.

NEWS 29 July 2026

'For many rural communities, my own included, Facebook has become indispensable'

'For many rural communities, my own included, Facebook has become indispensable'

Our villages may gather differently today, says Kate Durrant, but the need to connect, support one another and share life's moments hasn't changed – even if that sometimes means doing it online.

FEATURES 29 July 2026

Why the Irish tradition of meitheal still matters today

Why the Irish tradition of meitheal still matters today

Margaret Leahy reflects on the power of neighbours working together through meitheal.

L2 29 July 2026

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

Next wave of wind and solar farms on the way

The next generation of wind and solar projects is set to bid for Government support as Ireland works towards 80% renewable electricity by 2030, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 29 July 2026

'The farmer has to go on': Inside Ballina Mart after Mayo's All-Ireland triumph

'The farmer has to go on': Inside Ballina Mart after Mayo's All-Ireland triumph

Business resumes at weekly mart sale while celebrations continue across Mayo after the All-Ireland senior football victory.

NEWS 29 July 2026

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Drone as a Service brings spraying and spreading tech to the Ploughing

Visit 'Drone as a Service' at the National Ploughing Championships to see precision agriculture; aerial spraying and spreading; and more.

Drone as a Service brings spraying and spreading tech to the Ploughing

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