22 March

  • Longford IFA AGM 8pm. Temperance Hall, Longford.
  • 23 March

  • Nuffield discussion/networking event: “Fake News and its implications for agriculture”, 5pm. Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles, Co Tipperary. Enq: 087-256 3501.
  • Rearing4Rickie auction - Rickie Healy Appeal 7pm. Kanturk Mart. Enq: Caroline 086-191 6177.
  • 25 March

  • Longford Ploughing & Vintage day Carrickedmond 12 noon. Enq: Luke 086-857 1295.
  • 26 March

  • Kildare/West Wicklow IFA executive meeting 8pm. Keadeen Hotel, Newbridge.
  • Carlow IFA executive meeting 8.30pm. Woodford Dolmen Hotel.
  • 27 March

  • Leitrim IFA AGM 8.30pm. The Lough Allen, Drumshambo.
  • 28 March

  • UCD School of Agriculture and Food Science Research Seminar “The Role of Diet and Lifestyle in the Primary and Secondary Prevention of Chronic Disease” 1pm. Seminar given by Professor Jayne Woodside, Queen’s University, Belfast. Attendance is free, but registration is necessary. Enq: 01-716 7192. Info: www.ucd.ie/agfood/researchseminarseries.
  • 29 March

  • Mayo IFA county executive AGM 9pm. Travellers Friend Hotel, Castlebar.
  • 1 April

  • Easter Sunday Charity tractor run to support Mental Health Awareness 12 noon. Start from McCarthy’s, Kilbeacanty, Co Galway. Fee: €20 per tractor.
  • Provita Lameness Clinics

  • Provita Lameness Clinics in Dairygold branches 9.30am-4.30pm. Enq: 028-822 52352.
  • 22 March - Ardagh, Co Limerick
  • 23 March - Buttevant, Co Cork.