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South and west coast to go under wind warning
James Hanly
During a yellow wind warning, Met Éireann expects widespread mean speeds of up to 65km/h and gusts between 90km/h and 110km/h.
14 February 2025 Land report
Prices remain on upward trend
This year prices rose by 9% while supply of farms for sale also rose slightly.
5 February 2025 News
My Farming Week: Michael Farrell, Dromard, Co Sligo
In this edition of My Farming Week, we spoke to Sligo pedigree sheep and suckler farmer Michael Farrell who recently had four lambs from one ewe.
Fallen trees expected from 110km/hr gusts this weekend
The national forecaster has issued two yellow weather warnings that will bring “sustained strong and gusty westerly winds” veering north-westerly coupled with large coastal waves.
20 December 2024 News
Ox Mountain hill farm with BISS entitlements
A hill farm in Co Sligo with road frontage onto the main Tubbercurry to Ballina road has just come on the market, writes Tommy Moyles.
11 December 2024 For Sale
Storm Darragh to bring 130km/h gusts over west coast
Met Éireann has issued an orange wind and yellow rain warning that will affect western counties this Friday evening.
5 December 2024 News
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
‘Constant demand’ for directly sold beef
Clive Bright said not only is there a constant demand for his beef, but there is plenty of room in this space for others at present.
30 October 2024 News
Transforming Food Systems in Sligo
Sean and Rob have succeeded in transforming their farm enterprise – from what they grow, to how they grow and market it, to building a decent work-life balance.
23 October 2024 Footprint Farmers
Camera at the Mart: top of €3,300 at Moyside Shorthorn sale
Adam Woods reports from the Moyside/Croghan Shorthorn Club sale held in Elphin last Saturday.
23 October 2024 Markets
Uisce Éireann ordered to pay over €6,000 for pollution of Sligo river
Uisce Éireann has been prosecuted following the discharge of poorly treated sewage into the Owengarve River.
18 October 2024 News
Sligo farmer takes a stand against helicopter trespassing on his land
Johnny Kilcullen said he regularly accommodates groups accessing his coastal land, but “what’s having is worth asking for”.
24 September 2024 News