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Clare communities living in fear of trespassers

With Garda resources stretched, rural communities in Clare feel intimidated by trespassers with dogs on their land.

NEWS 11 November 2026

Clare communities living in fear of trespassers

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PTO cover grant deadline extended to 27 November

PTO cover grant deadline extended to 27 November

SCHEMES 6 November 2026

Fire advice for older people living alone in rural Ireland

Fire advice for older people living alone in rural Ireland

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 5 November 2026

Farmer Writes: what can we learn from building Ardnacrusha?

Farmer Writes: what can we learn from building Ardnacrusha?

Farmer Writes: what can we learn from building Ardnacrusha?

FARMER WRITES 4 November 2026

TD calls for stronger deer culls after road collisions rise

TD calls for stronger deer culls after road collisions rise

TD calls for stronger deer culls after road collisions rise

NEWS 2 November 2026

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Refrigeration cyber attack hits SuperValu as frozen food removed from sale

Refrigeration cyber attack hits SuperValu as frozen food removed from sale

The incident is limited to a specific model of refrigeration and monitoring systems alerted the company to the issue and the company took immediate action, a spokesperson for Musgrave said said.

NEWS 2 November 2026

Changes to rules for learner drivers to come into effect from Sunday

Changes to rules for learner drivers to come into effect from Sunday

The rules will affect anyone who is on their second, third or subsequent learner permit for a car, tractor, work vehicle or motorcycle.

NEWS 30 October 2026

Know what’s below before you dig

Know what’s below before you dig

For many farmers, clearing drains, putting in a gate post or a new fence is just another job on the list. But where a gas pipeline runs beneath the land, that routine job can carry significant risks.

ADVERTISERS' ANOUNCEMENTS 21 October 2026

€700,000 budget cut to farm safety 'deeply disappointing' - Healy-Rae

€700,000 budget cut to farm safety 'deeply disappointing' - Healy-Rae

Michael Healy-Rae has criticised the 23% cut to farm safety funding under Budget 2027, saying it sends entirely the wrong message to farm families.

NEWS 15 October 2026

Planning refused for 600ac solar farm in east Galway

Planning refused for 600ac solar farm in east Galway

Galway County Council has refused permission for a proposed 600ac solar farm in east Galway, citing 11 grounds, including concerns over landowner consent, environmental impacts and flood risk.

NEWS 12 October 2026

Avoid a shock this autumn, says NIE

Avoid a shock this autumn, says NIE

Farmers and contractors must not be complacent when it comes to overhead power lines

NORTHERN IRELAND 7 October 2026

Reversing a slurry tanker inspired Monaghan teen to invent €150 camera

Reversing a slurry tanker inspired Monaghan teen to invent €150 camera

The WireLessCam portable battery powered camera system attracted considerable attention within the Innovation Arena at the Ploughing, exhibited by Young Innovator of the year finalist, Blake McVicar.

NEWS 23 September 2026

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National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

This year has presented numerous challenges to dairy farming including reduced milk prices, summer drought conditions in many areas, and ongoing pressures of production costs and labour availability.

National Dairy Conference: how can Irish dairy farming be made more resilient?

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