Carlow

Watch: ‘It’s costing me nearly €500 a day to keep everything fed’

An IFA drought tour has highlighted farmers’ growing concerns, with severely scorched ground forcing many into full winter-feeding mode already.

NEWS 14 August 2026

Watch: ‘It’s costing me nearly €500 a day to keep everything fed’

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Substantial farm offers lifestyle, land and family living for €1.7m

Substantial farm offers lifestyle, land and family living for €1.7m

FOR SALE 4 August 2026

Tullow sheep breeders kick-starting breeding ewe sales

Tullow sheep breeders kick-starting breeding ewe sales

BREEDING & HEALTH 2 August 2026

Tirlán acquires three pharmacies in southeast

Tirlán acquires three pharmacies in southeast

Tirlán acquires three pharmacies in southeast

NEWS 31 July 2026

Carlow duck farmer wins latest court battle with Department

Carlow duck farmer wins latest court battle with Department

Carlow duck farmer wins latest court battle with Department

NEWS 29 July 2026

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Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

Peter 'Chap' Cleere: 'I'll only be a minute' is a phrase every farmer knows

Fianna Fáil's agriculture spokesperson Peter 'Chap' Cleere wants farmers to keep their personal safety and that of all others who come onto their farms in the front of their minds this and every week.

OPINION 17 June 2026

Mart manager moves closer to God

Mart manager moves closer to God

The Dealer did a double take last week when he seen a well-known mart manger speaking from the pulpit in Carlow.

DEALER 17 June 2026

From the Tramlines: crops ripen quickly in fine weather

From the Tramlines: crops ripen quickly in fine weather

This week, Conor Kehoe talks to farmers in Kildare, Carlow and Galway as the fine weather returns in time for harvest.

CROPS 17 June 2026

Is Ireland heading for a drought?

Is Ireland heading for a drought?

Aidan Brennan looks at soil moisture deficit data from the Met Eireann and assesses the impact on grass growth.

MANAGEMENT 17 June 2026

Google backs major CO2 battery in Offaly

Google backs major CO2 battery in Offaly

Innovative long-duration energy storage projects are emerging as Ireland targets 80% renewable electricity by 2030, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 17 June 2026

Diamond pair dazzle in Dundalk

Diamond pair dazzle in Dundalk

The Irish Blue Texel Sheep Society held its 9th annual Natural Nutrition National Championships in Dundalk Show on Sunday, for both the Dassenkop and Blue Texel breeds, Nevan McKiernan reports.

PEDIGREE 17 June 2026

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

New energy projects of all shapes and sizes

Stephen Robb takes a look at some of the main renewable projects in development around the country over the past month.

RENEWABLES 17 June 2026

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Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

National Heritage Week runs from 15-23 August, with over 2,000 events taking place across Ireland. Many are free and family-friendly, making it the perfect opportunity to try something new.

Looking for a reason to get out and explore this August?

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