Tommy Moyles

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Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

Calf prices have got off to a stronger than usual start as mart managers report extra farmer activity at ring sides across the country writes Tommy Moyles.

NEWS 12 February 2026

Friesian bull calf prices double on 2025 levels

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Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

Big renovation potential in Ballyfoyle sale

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

Demand is changing – ‘easier to buy than build in Wexford'

Demand is changing – ‘easier to buy than build in Wexford'

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

Opportunity to acquire tillage land for €1.5m in Donegal

Opportunity to acquire tillage land for €1.5m in Donegal

Opportunity to acquire tillage land for €1.5m in Donegal

FOR SALE 11 February 2026

Pair of traditional farmhouses on market in west Cork

Pair of traditional farmhouses on market in west Cork

Pair of traditional farmhouses on market in west Cork

PROPERTY 5 February 2026

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Grand historic Georgian estate seeks new owner

Grand historic Georgian estate seeks new owner

With connections to Lawrence of Arabia, South Hill House in Co Westmeath is a rare chance to acquire your own piece of its colourful history when it comes up for auction later this month.

FOR SALE 4 February 2026

Major leasing opportunities in Mayo and Roscommon

Major leasing opportunities in Mayo and Roscommon

News that over 300ac of land have just come on the leasing market where counties Mayo and Roscommon meet has been greeted with plenty enquirers according to auctioneer Kevin Kirrane.

FOR SALE 4 February 2026

Dungarvan holding comes with a €800,000 price tag

Dungarvan holding comes with a €800,000 price tag

A 69ac non-residential property in west Waterford has been placed on the market recently. Available in lots, it's sure to draw plenty attention given the busy agricultural area it's located in.

FOR SALE 4 February 2026

Top quality Royal County land attracting ‘good interest’

Top quality Royal County land attracting ‘good interest’

There's been good interest in a substantial non-residential block of land in north Meath since it came on the market. It is listed for auction at the end of this month.

FOR SALE 4 February 2026

Bandon land poised to signal 2026 property demand trends

Bandon land poised to signal 2026 property demand trends

A 49ac residential farm near Bandon will provide a good indicator of west Cork land market for the year. Derogation concerns eased a bit last year but demand for land has always been hot locally.

FOR SALE 4 February 2026

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

Camera at the Mart: dry cows make up to €4,520 in Gortatlea

There was a super yard of cows and trade to match in Gortatlea Mart as the Co Kerry venue held its anniversary sale last week. Tommy Moyles reports.

MARKETS 4 February 2026

Farmer Writes: incessant rain can go away now please

Farmer Writes: incessant rain can go away now please

There’s just no escaping the rain and the latest forecast doesn’t give much reason for hope either, writes Tommy Moyles from his farm at Ardfield, Clonakilty, Co Cork.

FARMER WRITES 4 February 2026

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Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

An Rialálaí Agraibhia (Agri-Food Regulator) today issued a reminder to food and beverage producers across Ireland to complete its survey.

Survey of food and drink producers directly informs our work

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