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My Farming Week: David Murphy, Moulorostig, Sneem, Co Kerry

David Walsh runs an organic hill sheep flock near Sneem, Co Kerry. Dry weather means he's had extra off-farm work lately as a part-time firefighter.

NEWS 29 July 2026

My Farming Week: David Murphy, Moulorostig, Sneem, Co Kerry

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Kerry share price hits highest level of 2026 after half-year results

Kerry share price hits highest level of 2026 after half-year results

NEWS 29 July 2026

Ewe won’t believe it: Mayo and Kerry sheep get match-ready for Sunday’s clash

Ewe won’t believe it: Mayo and Kerry sheep get match-ready for Sunday’s clash

NEWS 24 July 2026

Brussels input sought on Kinisla contracts

Brussels input sought on Kinisla contracts

Brussels input sought on Kinisla contracts

NEWS 22 July 2026

How demand for tiltrotators is helping a new Kerry machinery business grow

How demand for tiltrotators is helping a new Kerry machinery business grow

How demand for tiltrotators is helping a new Kerry machinery business grow

FARM MACHINERY 22 July 2026

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Mart managers on succession: 'younger generations have upped their game'

Mart managers on succession: 'younger generations have upped their game'

A number of mart managers gave their view on generational renewal to Tommy Moyles with some seeing the next CAP as offering a big opportunity to improve the situation.

NEWS 10 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Camera at the Mart: over 40% of bull weanlings exceed €1,800 in Kenmare

Demand was solid from both farmers and shippers at the weanling sale in Kenmare Mart this week, where 300kg to 400kg bulls averaged over €5/kg. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 10 July 2026

Mass in the mart and missing politicians

Mass in the mart and missing politicians

A mart livestream had the unusual sight of a mass being said in the ring last week as Kenmare Mart marked 30 years in business.

DEALER 10 July 2026

Kerry and Waterford set for 712ac of solar farms

Kerry and Waterford set for 712ac of solar farms

If approved, the two developments would see a combined 712ac of land used for solar energy generation.

NEWS 10 July 2026

Kerry mart marks 30 years in business

Kerry mart marks 30 years in business

There were celebrations in Kenmare last week as the mart hit a milestone anniversary.

NEWS 10 July 2026

Camera at the Mart: show heifers sizzle and steal the show in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: show heifers sizzle and steal the show in Gortatlea

The sun shone and prices sizzled for top-quality suckler-bred heifers in Gortatlea Mart during the week. Tommy Moyles reports from a red-hot sale at the Co Kerry venue.

MARKETS 10 July 2026

Four investigations under way by IFI following fish kills

Four investigations under way by IFI following fish kills

Four investigations are under way by Inland Fisheries in counties Cork, Kerry and Galway following fish kills and suspected pollution.

NEWS 10 July 2026

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