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General election: double-barreled constituencies will go down to the wire

This week's election preview looks at four constituencies that encompass two counties, where geography can matter more than party affiliation in determining transfers and seats.

20 November 2024 NEWS
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‘Constant demand’ for directly sold beef

Clive Bright said not only is there a constant demand for his beef, but there is plenty of room in this space for others at present.

30 October 2024 NEWS

Transforming Food Systems in Sligo

Sean and Rob have succeeded in transforming their farm enterprise – from what they grow, to how they grow and market it, to building a decent work-life balance.

23 October 2024
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Camera at the Mart: top of €3,300 at Moyside Shorthorn sale

Adam Woods reports from the Moyside/Croghan Shorthorn Club sale held in Elphin last Saturday.

23 October 2024 MARKETS

Uisce Éireann ordered to pay over €6,000 for pollution of Sligo river

Uisce Éireann has been prosecuted following the discharge of poorly treated sewage into the Owengarve River.

18 October 2024 NEWS
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Sligo farmer takes a stand against helicopter trespassing on his land

Johnny Kilcullen said he regularly accommodates groups accessing his coastal land, but “what’s having is worth asking for”.

24 September 2024 NEWS

Less than two weeks to slurry deadline

The closed period for slurry application this autumn commences on Tuesday 1 October.

18 September 2024 NEWS

‘No specific factors’ found to have caused Sligo fish kill

The report separately noted that ammonia levels in the effluent discharge of the Ballysadare wastewater treatment plant exceeded licence limits in recent years and for some periods in 2024.

16 September 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
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Scope for Salers in Suckler systems

Adam Woods speaks to Seamus Nagle about the Salers breed and what it can add to suckler systems.

11 September 2024 BREEDING & HEALTH