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Co Roscommon 36ac farm could qualify for VPRG and SEAI grants

Situated on the outskirts of Castleplunkett village, this 36ac smallholding offers a residential base with plenty of potential.

FOR SALE 12 August 2026

Co Roscommon 36ac farm could qualify for VPRG and SEAI grants

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Dry spell continues to bite in the south and east

Dry spell continues to bite in the south and east

NEWS 5 August 2026

Watch: Roscommon farmer shares breeding lessons after difficult calving

Watch: Roscommon farmer shares breeding lessons after difficult calving

BREEDING & HEALTH 31 July 2026

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

Dairy farmer mounts court challenge to overturn milk sale ban

NEWS 30 July 2026

Roscommon, Laois and Donegal take young shepherd titles

Roscommon, Laois and Donegal take young shepherd titles

Roscommon, Laois and Donegal take young shepherd titles

PEDIGREE 28 July 2026

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Camera at the Mart: heifers a hot trade in Roscommon

Camera at the Mart: heifers a hot trade in Roscommon

Friday’s sale of store and finished heifers in Roscommon Mart saw keen demand from buyers, though quality cattle were also on hand, which bolstered prices.

MARKETS 5 June 2026

IFA seeks meeting of farm animal welfare council on euthanasia protocols

IFA seeks meeting of farm animal welfare council on euthanasia protocols

The Department of Agriculture carried out two enforcement operations on farms in Roscommon and Clare the week before last.

NEWS 5 June 2026

ICSA calls for investigation into cattle being euthanised on farms

ICSA calls for investigation into cattle being euthanised on farms

The footage that has since emerged has left many farmers shocked and looking for answers, the ICSA said.

NEWS 5 June 2026

Department destroys cattle on two farms

Department destroys cattle on two farms

The Department did not respond when queried what circumstances result in Department officials having to euthanise cattle rather than detaining or seizing them.

NEWS 5 June 2026

IFA slams ‘shocking’ videos of cattle being euthanised on farm

IFA slams ‘shocking’ videos of cattle being euthanised on farm

Videos circulating widely on social media purport to show cattle lined up in a crush before being euthanised and dead animals in a pen with live animals.

NEWS 5 June 2026

Farmer pleads guilty to theft after buying sheep with cheques that bounced

Farmer pleads guilty to theft after buying sheep with cheques that bounced

Mayo court hears that farmer received two cheques totalling €13,455 which later bounced. Anton McNulty reports.

NEWS 5 June 2026

Farmer at centre of Roscommon animal cruelty trial released from custody

Farmer at centre of Roscommon animal cruelty trial released from custody

The farmer was released from custody after he took High Court action relating to the charges against him brought by the Department of Agriculture.

NEWS 5 June 2026

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