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Gorman hugely enthused as IFA presidential campaign hits top gear

Francie Gorman, the Laois man who is hoping to become the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), says he is hugely enthused...

66,250 brave the weather on day one of National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska

66,250 visitors revelled in all of the action on day 1 of this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois. Despite inclement weather conditions,...

Ploughing 2023: Navigating the Garda traffic plan as more than 200,000 people set for...

The 2023 National Ploughing Championships get underway tomorrow, Tuesday, September 19 in Ratheniska, and An Garda Síochána have detailed their traffic management plan. Over 200,000...

In Pictures: Huge support as Francie Gorman officially launches his IFA presidential bid

Over 350 people were in attendance at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Friday night as Laois farmer Francie Gorman officially launched his campaign to...

Francie Gorman: ‘There are enough people outside rural Ireland prepared to knock farming and...

The Laois man that is seeking to become the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) says that the biggest challenge he will...

Laois to host Green Ribbon walk to spread awareness about mental health difficulties

IFA President, Tim Cullinan is encouraging farm families to attend and support the upcoming Green Ribbon walk. The walk is organised by IFA in partnership...

In Pictures: The full list of winners and great images from the renowned Ossory...

The Ossory Agricultural Show recently returned to the Ossory Showgrounds in Kilbreedy, Rathdowney. Below is the full, extensive results from the show. Photographer Alf Harvey was...
Fertiliser Farming

“Agricultural mechanic must be considered for placement on the critical skills list,” says local...

Independent TD Carol Nolan says that urgent consideration must be given to placing the role of agricultural or heavy vehicle mechanic on the Critical...

‘Urgent clarity needed on why Ireland imported 70,000 tonnes of beef in the last...

Independent TD Carol Nolan has said she will be engaging with the Minister for Agriculture to establish why Ireland has seen beef imports hit...
Francie Gorman

Laois man enters the running to become next IFA national president

Francie Gorman from Spink is set to contest for the position of IFA national president later this year. He is the current South Leinster chairman...
Durrow Abbeyleix Macra

Durrow/Abbeyleix Macra all set to host pizza night for new members

Durrow/Abbeyleix Macra na Feirme is set to hold a new Macra members pizza night next weekend. This will take place on Saturday, May 27, from...
Sheep

‘Farmers need more than a press release from ministers’ says local TD as worrying...

Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has called on the Minister for Agriculture 'to step up measures to effectively tackle livestock worrying'. Deputy Nolan was...

Embrace FARM calls for more accurate data on the causes and impacts of death...

At Embrace FARM’s Encircle Conference in Tullamore recently, attendees heard that more data is needed on the causes and impacts of death and injury...
Togher Woods

GRAPHIC CONTENT: Local farmer urging dog owners to keep their pets on a leash...

A local sheep farmer has urged people walking in the Togher Woods area to please keep their pets on leashes while enjoying the walkways. The...
Andrew Dunne with Mr Personality Festival Chairperson Christine O'Neill and KCDFRS Chairman Michael Parsons

In Pictures: Laois man crowned 16th Mr Personality at Macra na Feirme annual competition

A Laois man has been crowned the 16th Mr Personality at a Macra na Feirme annual competition. Mountmellick native Andrew Dunne was named the winner...
Farming

‘A generation of young farmers are being betrayed by this Government’ says local TD

Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has accused the government of 'betraying young farmers'. Deputy Nolan was speaking after Macra na Feirme announced it was...
Andrew Dunne Laois Main

Mountmellick man all set to represent Laois at Macra Mr Personality Festival

Andrew Dunne will represent Laois at the 16th Annual Mr Personality Festival which is being organised by Kilkenny County Macra na Feirme. The festival will...
Micheal Finlay Moo Cow Milk

Moo Cow: How one Laois farm family is thinking differently with its fresh milk...

A Laois farm family is enjoying an enthusiastic response to its fresh milk vending machine located at the Solas Eco Garden Centre, Portarlington. Micheál Finlay,...
Grain Awards Edward Mulhall, Mark Onions, Robert and Paul Young

Three Laois growers among 13 top grain suppliers honoured for their top-class crops

Three Laois growers picked up coveted awards at the Tirlán Quality Grain Supplier of the Year Awards ceremony. From feed beans to food grade oats,...
Paul Delaney Irish Malting Barley awards

Laois farmer honoured with top prize at Irish Malting Barley awards ceremony in Guinness

Laois farmer Paul Delaney from outside Portlaoise has claimed the 2022 Irish Malting Barley Excellence award at a ceremony in the Guinness Storehouse in...
Padraig Walshe

‘He represented all sections of farming with commitment and distinction’ – tributes paid to...

Tributes have been paid to Padraig Walshe, the Laois man who was a former president of the Irish Farmers Association, who died suddenly on...
Padraig Walshe

Sadness and shock at death of former IFA president Padraig Walshe

The death has occurred of Padraig Walshe, the Laois man who was a former president of the Irish Farmers Association. He was aged in...
Laois Macra na Feirme

New members welcome as Laois Macra groups set to host information night

Laois Macra are hosting a new members information night in Portlaoise Macra Hall (R32 EY24) on Thursday January 26 from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. This information...
Siobhan Walsh Irish Farmers Journal

Laois woman takes on key role in Irish Farmers Journal

Laois woman Siobhan Walsh has taken on a key role in the Irish Farmers Journal, replacing the long-serving Andy Doyle as the Tillage Correspondent. From...
Kieran McEvoy Laois IFA

2022 Remembered: Laois farmer elected as chairperson of IFA national grain committee

Former Laois IFA Grain Chairman, Kieran McEvoy was elected as the new chairperson of the IFA National Grain Committee back in January.  Emo-based farmer Kieran...
Bobby Miller

2022 Remembered: Laois tillage farmer among the winners at Glanbia grain supplier of the...

Rathmore farmer, Bobby Miller was honoured at the Glanbia grain supplier of the year awards back in February. A well-known Laois tillage farmer has been...
Hennessy Auctioneers Ballyroan

2022 Remembered: Average price of farmland in Laois creeps up again

The news came down in March that farmland prices in Laois were once again on the rise.  The average price of farmland in Laois increased...
David Fennelly and Paul Hyland

Two Laois farmers set to go centre stage at annual Irish Grassland Association dairy...

Laois farmers David Fennelly from Emo and Paul Hyland from Ballacolla will be among the guests set to speak at this year's annual Irish...
Charlie McConalogue Farm Walk

Agriculture Minister pledges to attend Laois IFA AGM if reappointed on visit to local...

Agriculture Minister, Charlie McConalogue, pledged to attend the AGM of Laois IFA in January if reappointed in the cabinet reshuffle, during a visit to...

Massey Ferguson remains Laois’s most popular tractor brand

The total number of tractors taxed in Laois in 2021 increased to over 3,000, according to figures released recently in the Irish Bulletin of...