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ESB calls in agri contractors to help restore power during cold snap

Approximately 10,000 homes, farms and businesses remain without power.

7 January 2025 NEWS

Met Éireann warns of widespread severe frost in latest warning

The national forecaster has said it will be extremely cold from 8pm on Tuesday, with lows of -8°C.

7 January 2025 NEWS

Below-average rainfall in Ireland in 2024

Figures from Met Éireann’s 2024 'Annual Climate Statement' found that last year was the 44th wettest year since 1941, with the south of the country recording the most rainfall.

6 January 2025 NEWS

321ac solar farm planned for Longford

Nine land owners are involved with the project, which, if granted permission, will see 661,500 square metres of land go under solar panels.

6 January 2025 NEWS

Aldi announces €4m contract extension with Divilly Brothers

Divilly Brothers, a family-owned company, was founded in 1927, is currently headed by brothers Shane and Peter Divilly and employs over 50 people.

6 January 2025 PIGS

South East Stars in-lamb Texel sale tops at €4,000

Rachel Gallagher reports from Tullow Mart for the final south of Ireland in-lamb Texel sale, the South East Stars.

3 January 2025 BREEDING & HEALTH
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Kentucky whiskey from Kentucky grain

Kentucky is famous for its whiskey, producing 95% of the world’s bourbon and using locally sourced grain.

1 January 2025 NEWS
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Risk to Ireland of being economically out of sync with heart of Europe

The last time Ireland was in this situation, it ended very, very badly for the country.

26 December 2024 NEWS

Pedigree Sheep End of Year-Round Up

Reflecting on what has been a tremendous year for the pedigree sheep sector.

23 December 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH