ON THE FARM: Optimism for dry stock sector was badly needed
As the last cow is dried of on our farm for her winter break, one can’t help but cast a cursory reflection over the farming year that was even if we’re not at the finish line of 2021 yet.
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ON THE FARM: An exceptional early winter for farming
As I write this weeks column, I’m looking out the window towards the River Shannon, its majestic vista has been obscured by a wall of fog which is slowly burning off in the crisp November sunshine.
Shannon Town, Avenue & Ennis Town power on in Munster Junior Cup
*Brian Monaghan was on the scoresheet and had one assist for Shannon Town. Photograph: Natasha Barton MUNSTER Junior Cup victories were recorded by Shannon Town, Ennis Town and Avenue Utd over the weekend.
Road markings along Low Rd in Bunratty ‘would be detrimental’ say Council engineers
Senior engineers in Clare County Council have said the introduction of road markings along the Low Rd in Bunratty “would be detrimental”.
Commissioner hasn’t been briefed on report into Garda investigation of Nugent death
*Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris. Photograph: Eamon Ward Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris has yet to be briefed on the findings of a report by retired District Court Judge Patrick Clyne into the Garda investigation and internal Garda disciplinary inquiries that took place following the death of Sixmilebridge man, Patrick Nugent.
ON THE FARM: Our best autumn in memory for grass growth
Autumn 2021 will be remembered as the best autumn in recent memory for grass growth however even with that said we are transitioning the dairy herd from a diet of grass and three kilograms of meal to a diet that by next week will be a trio made up of grass, silage and meal.
Gardaí appealing for further information into Bunratty fatal crash
A renewed appeal has been issued by An Garda Síochána for information into Friday’s single vehicle fatal road traffic collision at Bunratty.
Nugent family hopeful 37 year search for answers has turned a corner
Family members of a Sixmilebridge man killed thirty seven years ago in unexplained circumstances are confident of ‘turning a corner’ in their long search for answers.
ON THE FARM: Family farming structure imbues a sense of decency
Family Farming is something that Ireland has always prided itself on and always preceded its reputation when it came to marketing our produce at home and abroad.
Rail spur to Shannon Airport back on track after inclusion in €165bn National Development Plan
A rail spur to Shannon Airport is among the most significant Clare aspects to the €165bn National Development Plan (NDP).