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My Farming Week: Derek Allen, Four Mile House, Co Roscommon
Amy Forde
Derek Allen and his wife Lisa run a 270ac farm and Castlemaine Farm Shop in Co Roscommon.
11 December 2024 Breeding & health
Recess Texel flock takes champion in Roscommon
Rachel Gallagher reports from the West Region Texel Club in-lamb sale, held at Roscommon Mart.
11 December 2024 Markets
Camera at the Mart: heifers average €3.18/kg in Roscommon
Strong farmer trade dominated for store heifers, while there was also a good show of heavy heifers above 600kg.
Land by the River Shannon for sale
The 71.4ac property is fragmented and goes to auction in lots. It contains a mix of agricultural land and forestry, writes Tommy Moyles.
4 December 2024 For Sale
Records smashed at Knockcroghery dispersal sale
Rachel Gallagher reports from the Knockcroghery Charollais flock dispersal sale held in Roscommon Mart.
27 November 2024 Breeding & health
Macra hosting farm future-proofing event in Roscommon
The conference will cover topics such as land mobility models and structures, succession and inheritance, taxation, the Fair Deal scheme, options for farm transfer and maximising payments.
26 November 2024 News
Records smashed at Knockcroghery dispersal sale
Rachel Gallagher reports from the Knockcroghery Charollais flock dispersal sale held in Roscommon Mart.
26 November 2024 Breeding & health
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
Cork ranked as best county to start farming in
The research was based on the availability of agricultural land for sale and the average hours of sunlight each county gets each year.
18 November 2024 News
Dispersal sale of Knockcroghery flock features star-studded lineup
Rachel Gallagher speaks to Declan Miley ahead of the upcoming dispersal sale of his award-winning Knockcroghery Charollais flock.
13 November 2024 Breeding & health
Final show for the prestigious Knockcroghery Charollais flock
Rachel Gallagher reports from her interview with Declan Miley ahead of the upcoming dispersal of his award-winning Knockcroghery Charollais flock.
7 November 2024 Breeding & health
Fitzmaurice bets on Roscommon-Galway re-election
The Independent Ireland TD pledged to ‘stand by’ the voters who elected and returned him to the Dáil over the past decade.
7 November 2024 News