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TB proposals slammed by farmers
Pat O'Toole
Wicklow and Wexford farmers want to see wildlife control front and centre in proposald to tackle TB levels.
23 April 2025 News
Department TB proposals shock farmers
The sheer number of proposals tightening controls on farms where significant or repeated TB breakdowns occur angered farmers at an ICMSA TB meeting in Gorey.
16 April 2025 Property
Stunning country home looking over Blessington Lakes for €1.3m
The house has great privacy, sitting on 21.5ac of grassland with mature and specimen trees. Paul Mooney reports.
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Overnight rainfall warning announced for east coast
The national forecaster has warned that “rain will become heavy at times and persistent”, which could lead to potential impacts such as spot flooding.
15 April 2025 News
Two mid-size farms for auction
One is 28ac, the other is 51.7ac. Both holdings are non-residential and have laneway access. Paul Mooney reports.
9 April 2025 Property
Large farm for sale in scenic Wicklow
The holding comes with a traditional, two-storey farmhouse and a large farmyard.
26 March 2025 Property
South and west coast to go under wind warning
During a yellow wind warning, Met Éireann expects widespread mean speeds of up to 65km/h and gusts between 90km/h and 110km/h.
21 February 2025 News
Fewer favourable-location farms
Average farmland price in Co Wicklow fell by 21% from the year before.
15 February 2025 Land report
€7m price tag for massive Wicklow property
Since the hill farm at Aughavannagh, near Aughrim, adjoins publicly-owned lands at Leinster’s highest mountain Lugnaquilla, it is viewed by many as an ideal purchase for the State.
13 February 2025 News
‘Nature is a cruel master’
The Irish Farmers Journal spoke to some sheep farmers at the launch of the Irish Farmers’ Association’s (IFA) 2025 No Dogs Allowed campaign in Wicklow on Monday.
12 February 2025 News
Dog warden criticises ‘very limited’ power with sheep kills
Currently, Wicklow only has one dog warden and Wicklow IFA has called on the Government to administer the resources for a second warden, which they said they were promised.
11 February 2025 News
IFA launches 'No Dogs Allowed' campaign to tackle sheep attacks
IFA president Francie Gorman said dog owners have to be confronted about their failure to take responsibility for the actions of their pets.
10 February 2025 News