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Signpost: Spring calving and making the first preparations for silage in Youghal
Signpost: Spring calving and making the first preparations for silage in Youghal
The males are finished as under 16-month bull beef. Some of the heifers are kept for breeding, while those which are not are finished at 18-20 months

Fri, 14 Mar, 2025

Up to €22,000/ac expected for top-class Golden Vale land parcel
Up to €22,000/ac expected for top-class Golden Vale land parcel
Holding just outside Fethard is currently in permanent pasture in area known for dairy farming

Wed, 12 Mar, 2025

New book tells Denis Brosnan's remarkable journey with Kerry Co-op
New book tells Denis Brosnan's remarkable journey with Kerry Co-op
The book, featuring 259 photographs, paints a portrait of people from Kerry, Clare, Limerick and parts of Cork who contributed to the co-op’s success

Mon, 10 Mar, 2025

Women in Ag: Go out and seize all opportunities you can
Women in Ag: Go out and seize all opportunities you can
Irish Examiner farming reporter Zoe Geary speaks to inspirational Farming women in a two-part series ahead of the 2025 International Women’s Day.

Fri, 07 Mar, 2025

€17,000/ac sought for 47-acre holding on the edge of Cork City
€17,000/ac sought for 47-acre holding on the edge of Cork City
The vast majority of this parcel is in grass and enjoys an attractive southerly aspect

Wed, 05 Mar, 2025

Offers on the table for stunning 117-acre Waterford stud farm
Offers on the table for stunning 117-acre Waterford stud farm
Carrickaready holding is 'ideal setting for racehorses and/or sport horses', according to auctioneer Brian Gleeson

Tue, 04 Mar, 2025

Signpost: Producing 16-month bull beef in Youghal
Signpost: Producing 16-month bull beef in Youghal
Eamon and his son Donnchadh are farming in Carrigeen, Glendine, Youghal, Co Waterford and are part of the Teagasc Future Beef programme with the Signpost programme.

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025

136-acre South Tipperary farm set for March auction
136-acre South Tipperary farm set for March auction
Accommodation includes a kitchen, utility room, sitting room, living room, bathroom and downstairs bedroom

Wed, 26 Feb, 2025

Keen interest in 31-acre quality land parcel in West Cork
Keen interest in 31-acre quality land parcel in West Cork
Coastal property with top-quality land suitable for any agriculture use, agent says

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

€51,000 an acre expected for 43-acre Kerry holding
€51,000 an acre expected for 43-acre Kerry holding
Some 19 acres of the farm is zoned, agent says

Mon, 24 Feb, 2025

40-acre South Tipp farm with guide price over €500,000
40-acre South Tipp farm with guide price over €500,000
Property is being presented in two lots, each consisting of about 20 acres

Wed, 12 Feb, 2025

Limerick holding in two lots guiding at €15,000 per acre
Limerick holding in two lots guiding at €15,000 per acre
One lot at the 41.5-acre farm has a derelict residence that may allow planning permission for the next owner

Mon, 10 Feb, 2025

€15,000/ac price guide for 35-acre East Cork holding
€15,000/ac price guide for 35-acre East Cork holding
A high-quality land parcel in a sought-after corner of Munster is new to the market with Fermoy-based auctioneers Dick Barry & Son. “It’s a lovely piece of ground,” said selling agent Michael Barry.

Fri, 07 Feb, 2025

18-acre West Cork smallholding with potential
18-acre West Cork smallholding with potential
Located in a scenic part of West Cork, 6km north of Rosscarbery, 9km from Glandore and 12km from Clonakilty, an 18-acre holding is new to the market with Clonakilty-based auctioneers Hodnett Forde Property Services.

Wed, 05 Feb, 2025

31-acre Charleville farm already under offer
31-acre Charleville farm already under offer
Located just 3. 4km from the thriving town of Charleville in North Cork, a 31-acre farm in the townlands of Ardmore and Killaree is attracting plenty of attention locally and is currently under offer.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

At the forefront: Farmers share their experiences of a changing climate in Ireland
At the forefront: Farmers share their experiences of a changing climate in Ireland
Farmers have been telling their weather stories for a report commissioned by the Climate Change Advisory Council.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Intriguing 38-acre North Cork package offers farm, house and development land
Intriguing 38-acre North Cork package offers farm, house and development land
There is a traditional house and some outbuildings coming with the land that will give it an added attraction to someone looking to work a smallholding.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Things are heating up on the Hynes farm - literally
Things are heating up on the Hynes farm - literally
Every cow calved is a step closer to finishing the calving season, writes Cork-based dairy farmer Paula Hynes.

Tue, 04 Feb, 2025

Trio of mature forestry plantations in West Cork cutting a new trend
Trio of mature forestry plantations in West Cork cutting a new trend
The three similar plantations in the area are indicative of a recent trend of mature plantations coming on the market, according to the agent

Wed, 29 Jan, 2025

€2m expected for 106-acre tillage farm in North Kerry
€2m expected for 106-acre tillage farm in North Kerry
Property in area of high demand expected to attract keen interest

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

48-acre quality Tipperary farm "with potential" for sale
48-acre quality Tipperary farm "with potential" for sale
New to the market with Cahir-based Caplice Auctioneers is a 48-acre farm in the Glen of Aherlow area.

Tue, 28 Jan, 2025

Trio of North Clare holdings to tempt land market in New Year
Trio of North Clare holdings to tempt land market in New Year
On Friday, February 7, a series of online auctions of adjoining land parcels in County Clare takes place via the DNG online auctions website.The three properties, totalling 60.25 acres in all, are in and around the townland of Ballinalacken in North ...

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

Wooden Gavel Over Defocused Background
Top price of €2,900 for top Dunard Holstein
The herd, owned by David Woulfe, Ardagh, Co Limerick, had a 2023 herd average 6,919kg at 3.74% fat and 3.47% protein with 500kg combined fat and protein.

Wed, 22 Jan, 2025

80 acres in East Cork guiding at €15-20,000/ac
80 acres in East Cork guiding at €15-20,000/ac
New to the market with Fermoy-based auctioneer Michael Barry of Dick Barry & Son, is an 80-acre holding of high quality in East Cork.

Tue, 21 Jan, 2025

Investigation under way after man caught cutting throat of pregnant sheep on Kerry farm
Investigation under way after man caught cutting throat of pregnant sheep on Kerry farm
GardaĂ­ received a report of the incident which occurred on a farm in the town of Clonkeen

Wed, 08 Jan, 2025

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