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My Farming Week: Kenneth O’Donnell, Belmullet, Co Mayo
James Hanly
Pedigree Lleyn sheep farmer Kenneth O’Donnell from Co Mayo is in this week’s My Farming Week.
23 October 2024 News
Almost one in five machinery dealers see increase in business in 2024 – Genfitt
Eighteen per cent of Irish agri-trading businesses see an increase in business performance in 2024, according to the annual Genfitt Knowledge Report compiled from industry stakeholders.
23 October 2024 Features
Rural Affairs: broadband rollout not reaching rural areas fast enough
Some farmers are losing patience in areas of the country that are still waiting for the rollout of fibre broadband through the National Broadband Plan, with many opting for satellite services.
Two rain warnings issued for south and west coasts
Met Éireann has issues two separate weather warnings for the south and west coasts of Ireland, with heavy rain and some thunderstorms expected.
23 October 2024 News
Galway and Mayo to bear the brunt of Storm Ashley
Storm Ashley will bring very strong and gusty southerly winds, coupled with high spring tides, according to Met Éireann.
18 October 2024 News
Farmers urged to report people with metal detectors on land
It is illegal to dig, excavate or use a metal detector at a protected national monument site in Ireland without a licence from the Minister for Housing.
11 October 2024 News
Records broken at Connemara Mayo Blackface sale
Rachel Gallagher reports from Maam Cross mart for the Annual Connemara Mayo Blackface Breeding Group Show and Sale.
9 October 2024 Breeding & health
€17,000 raised for charity by Charlestown tractor run
The Mayo-based event was held in August this year in memory of local Eugene McLoughlin.
4 October 2024 News
Camera at the Mart: highs of €11.92/kg for weanling heifers in Ballinrobe
Martin Merrick reports from Ballinrobe Mart’s weanling heifer sale, where a show of exceptional heifers met with equally high demand.
2 October 2024 Markets
Sport: jumping for Joyce
A medal-winning performance on the world stage underlines a Mayo athletic club's efforts in the community, writes Denis Hurley.
2 October 2024 Sport
Mayo farmer saving 60% on time and 20% on material with straw blower
Mayo dairy farmer Keith O’Boyle purchased a new VDMJ straw blower 12 months ago and claims that the machine is saving 60% on time and 20% on material. Peter Thomas Keaveney reports.
2 October 2024 Farm machinery
Connemara to host Ireland’s largest two-day sheep sale
The event will take place on Saturday 5 October and Sunday 6 October at Maam Cross Mart, Connemara.
30 September 2024 News