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Farmers at the Iftas

I spotted an interesting title, ‘Farmers!?’, nominated in the live-action short film category at the Iftas.

15 January 2025 DEALER

Predator trapper job vacany

The invasive species control officer will have to trap feral mink, grey crows, magpies and to control foxes in the middle Shannon Callows, downstream of the bridge at Banagher.

15 January 2025 DEALER
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Irish team for 'Meat Olympics'

The World Butchers’ Challenge (WBC) is touted as ‘The Greatest Butchery Event on Earth’ and a six-person team will be flying the flag in Paris for the Emerald Isle.

8 January 2025 DEALER
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Footballs flying over spilled milk

I always knew milk was a versatile product, but I was taken aback to hear about a new use for it devised by some clued-in ground staff at Portuguese team Oliveirense at the weekend.

8 January 2025 DEALER
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Dairy dispersal is a stark warning

When someone leaves a profession they love and are good at, with no health or financial issues, there are questions to be answered.

8 January 2025 DEALER

Goulding's fertiliser relocation stalled

Goulding's planned to import bulk fertiliser to the site at Belvelly Port, Marino Point, using around 50 ships per year.

8 January 2025 DEALER

Heslin hangs up his boots

Westmeath footballer John Heslin has retired owing to off-field commitments, including farming.

8 January 2025 DEALER
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Election season in Dairygold

Following a number of elections over the last month, the filling of the vacant vice chairman role before the weekend will see the end of votes being cast in the Dairygold boardroom for the time being.

8 January 2025 DEALER
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New year, new minister, same challenges

Retaining the nitrates derogation will be the first real test of the new minister.

1 January 2025 DEALER