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General election: double-barreled constituencies will go down to the wire
Pat O'Toole
This week's election preview looks at four constituencies that encompass two counties, where geography can matter more than party affiliation in determining transfers and seats.
20 November 2024 News
Enda McDonald appointed Grassland Agro general manager
The Laois man joined Grassland in 2010 as a regional sales manager and was then appointed to group sales manager in 2017.
13 November 2024 Dealer
Carlow sugar factory book launch
Christopher Power launches his book detailing the story of Carlow sugar factory next week, and all are welcome.
Property Plus: prime land will draw a lot of agricultural attention
A rare opportunity to acquire prime lands in Co Carlow presents itself later this month in the form of a 20ac farm close to Rathoe village, writes Tommy Moyles.
13 November 2024 For Sale
In pictures: John Deere 6155R tops tillage farmer auction at €60,000
A 2016 John Deere 6155R Ultimate Edition with 5,800 hours secured €60,000 plus VAT and fees, topping the auction of a retiring Carlow tillage farmer last week.
6 November 2024 Farm machinery
Tanco to display latest in wrappers, mowers and implements
Carlow firm Tanco Autowrap, the manufacturer of bale wrapper’s, bale handling and bale feeding equipment will be showcasing a range of its kit including its unique rear trailed mowing setup.
6 November 2024 Farm machinery
Fresh kit to go under the hammer as Carlow tillage farmer calls it a day
A retiring Carlow tillage farmer is set to sell his entire modern fleet of farm equipment at an online auction on 30 October 2024, at 7pm.
16 October 2024 News
Ploughing highlights; Irish debut for Carlow overseeder
Grass Technology showcased its newly designed overseeder to the public for the first time at the Ploughing last week.
25 September 2024 News
Cabinet to approve two new vet schools
Speaking at the National Ploughing Championships, Taoiseach Simon Harris said there would be more than one new vet school and they would be outside Dublin.
17 September 2024 News
Straw making between €25 and €35
"Straw is making €40/bale in some places, but I wouldn't like to do that to anybody," a tillage farmer from Co Carlow told the Irish Farmers Journal.
11 September 2024 News
Irish ploughmen do the double on the world stage
Eamonn Tracey and Jer Coakley, who won gold at the World Ploughing Contest last month, reflect on their ploughing journeys to date, Grace Hoare reports.
11 September 2024 Ploughing Championships
Preparations 'taking shape' ahead of Ploughing 2024
Ploughing 2024 will take place from 17 to 19 September in Ratheniska, Co Laois, with over 300 competitors preparing to plough over the three days.
3 September 2024 News