Thursday, 14 May

  • Cork Central IFA farm family meeting, 8pm, Kingsley Hotel, Cork. Con Murphy will speak about his journey through depression.

    • Friday, 15 May

  • Pig research dissemination day, 2pm, Cavan Crystal Hotel, Co Cavan. Event will provide attendees with an overview of the research projects ongoing in the Teagasc Pig Development Department. Enquiries: Amy 087-3779015.
  • Weather risks to the Irish dairy sector conference, 9am to 3pm, Kemmy Business School, University of Limerick.

    • Monday, 18 May

  • Cork Central IFA county executive meeting, 8.45pm, Kingsley Hotel.
  • Cavan IFA county executive meeting, 8.30pm, Hotel Kilmore.
  • Carlow IFA county executive meeting, 8.30pm, Woodford Dolmen Hotel.
  • IFA meeting on the BDGP, 8.30pm, Ard Ri Hotel, Tuam. ICBF’s Sean Coughlan and John Carty from Department of Agriculture will attend to answer questions.

    • Tuesday, 19 May

  • Kelliher Feed & Agri Supplies/Teagasc open day, 11am to 1.30pm, on the farm of Liam Quilter, Ballyrehan, Lixnaw, Co Kerry. Speaker: Dr Padraig O’Kiely, M Agr SC, PhD, working demo of new Mafex Silage ULV fine spray unit. Enq: 066-7123446/086-8136865.
  • Clare IFA county executive meeting, 8.30pm, Auburn Lodge Hotel.
  • IGA sheep farm walk, starting at 2pm, on the farm of Ned Morrissey, Dunhill, Co Waterford. Directions to the event can be found on page 47 (livestock). STAP-approved.

    • Wednesday, 20 May

  • Limerick IFA county executive meeting, 8.30pm, Dunraven Arms Hotel, Adare, Co Limerick.

    • Wednesday, 27 May

  • Wood Marketing Federation/Society of Irish Foresters Seminar on managing and marketing of hardwoods. 9am-4.30pm. Johnstown House Hotel, Enfield. Fee incl lunch €70 Enq: Pat O’Sullivan 086-2582240.