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Is Mercosur the final blow for suckler farmers?
The Dealer
The optics of the EU doing a deal that brings South American beef into Europe may be the straw that breaks the camel's back.
6 December 2024 News
Red weather warning issued ahead of Storm Darragh
The red weather warning for wind, the highest level of caution Met Éireann can issue, is for seven western and northwestern counties.
26 November 2024 Pedigree
Avril Helen appointed acting chair of IHFA
The Leitrim woman boasts a longstanding record of involvement in the IHFA, including previously having been the association's vice-chair.
General election: double-barreled constituencies will go down to the wire
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
Met Éireann issues snow warning for four counties
Met Éireann's outlook for the week is cold with frost and icy patches alongside wintry showers for some.
18 November 2024 News
Manorhamilton Mart manager Ivan Moffitt dies
Ivan, from Thornhill, Blacklion, Co Cavan, died suddenly on Sunday 3 November.
4 November 2024 News
Turf cutters lose Supreme Court appeal over habitats law
Gerry Gearty and Seán Beirne have traditionally exercised turbary rights at Cloneen Bog in Co Longford.
18 October 2024 News
Listen: loving the Leitrim way of life
Adam Woods chats to Seamus Orourke about his new book “Leaning on Gates” which was released earlier this month
27 September 2024 News
Less than two weeks to slurry deadline
The closed period for slurry application this autumn commences on Tuesday 1 October.
18 September 2024 News
Camera at the Mart: exporters drive Mohill weanling trade
Adam Woods reports from last Wednesday's opening evening weanling sale in Mohill Mart, Co Leitrim.
11 September 2024 Markets
Up to €125/km available to cut Leitrim's roadside hedges
A new additional grant of €50 per kilometre has been introduced by Leitrim County Council to encourage the cutting of dangerous overhanging tree branches.
7 September 2024 Schemes
Time to complete a fodder budget
Adam Woods takes a look at fodder budgeting and how drystock farmers can complete a simple fodder budget ahead of the winter.
4 September 2024 Management