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Supports needed after Connemara farmers lose sheep to floods - Senator
James Hanly
Senator Kyne spoke in the Seanad about the aftermath of storm Bert in 2024 which saw one farmer lose at least 70 sheep which drowned in the floods and widespread damage to fencing.
11 February 2025 News
Land Report: average land prices rise to new high in Louth
The good land in Co Louth is always in keen demand and prices have risen strongly over the past few years.
10 February 2025 News
Gardaí issue warning to walkers after dogs worry in-lamb ewes in Louth
Gardaí said that Cooley farmers experienced “intense frustration” at walkers leaving gates open and not putting dogs on a leash across last weekend.
'We cannot let this report gather dust' - IGGG on Food Vision
The Irish Grain Growers Group has said that the Food Vision tillage group report cannot be allowed to gather dust.
15 January 2025 News
Watch: cover and companion crops in Co Louth
Gareth Culligan is a tillage farmer from Co Louth and is working on improving his soil and reducing chemical use on his farm.
7 January 2025 News
Public meeting to be held over Louth greenway
The group previously held a tractorcade protest form Cooley to Dundalk in September and is now holding a public meeting and fundraiser at St Patrick’s GFC, Lordship.
29 November 2024 News
Concerns among Louth farmers around ‘untenable’ greenway - IFA
The IFA met senior officials from Louth County Council and highlighted the serious reservations and concerns of farmers over the proposed Dundalk to Carlingford greenway.
25 November 2024 News
Over 1,000 cattle reported stolen or missing so far in 2024
Some 80 cattle, mostly over 30 months old, were reported stolen from Mayo in 2024.
6 November 2024 News