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275ac solar farm set for Longford

The project received multiple submissions and objections, but was ultimately granted permission, subject to 22 conditions including the payment of €676,800 to Longford County Council.

NEWS 27 May 2026

275ac solar farm set for Longford

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Diageo opens new brewery in Kildare

Diageo opens new brewery in Kildare

NEWS 11 May 2026

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

Teagasc lodges plans to develop Solohead farm

NEWS 6 May 2026

Weekly news in-brief from NI farming

Weekly news in-brief from NI farming

Weekly news in-brief from NI farming

NORTHERN IRELAND 22 April 2026

Limerick says no to six wind turbines

Limerick says no to six wind turbines

Limerick says no to six wind turbines

RENEWABLES 8 April 2026

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Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

Farm buildings: readers’ questions answered

Martin Merrick answers some readers' questions regarding TAMS and planning permission laws.

BUILDINGS 4 March 2026

Diageo receives planning permission for brewery expansion

Diageo receives planning permission for brewery expansion

Diageo has got the go ahead from Kildare County Council to expand its new brewery outside Newbridge in Co Kildare.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Inside the Farmers Journal: the battle to put beef on Britain's plates

Inside the Farmers Journal: the battle to put beef on Britain's plates

On this week’s show, the team discusses rural planning permission guidelines, fertiliser prices and the battle to put beef on Britain’s plates.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

Surge in planning for new farm sheds

The CSO has released data that has shown the gross area of agricultural buildings granted planning permission increased from 515,000m² in 2024 to 764,000m² in 2025.

NEWS 4 March 2026

One of Ireland’s largest solar farms set for north Kerry

One of Ireland’s largest solar farms set for north Kerry

One of Ireland’s largest solar projects - an 860ac solar farm - has been proposed for north Kerry, with the project being developed by local farmers on their own and neighbouring land.

NEWS 4 March 2026

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

160ac solar farm plans lodged in Tipperary

The 160ac solar farm proposal near Tipperary town is the latest in a growing number of solar energy projects planned for the region.

NEWS 4 March 2026

Goodman objects to Co Louth solar farm

Goodman objects to Co Louth solar farm

Farm controlled by Larry Goodman objects to 268ac solar farm near Castlebellingham, Co Louth.

NEWS 4 March 2026

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