ON THE FARM: Ag-tech investment will not replace the farmer of the future
“Demography is destiny,” this a quote by French sociologist was coined to describe the European real estate situation of the 19th century.
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Wall returns to the CSSL Chair as provisional season start announced
*Brendan Wall. Photograph: Joe Buckley Shannon’s Brendan Wall has been elected as the new Chairman of the Clare Schoolboys/Schoolgirls Soccer League (CSSL) while a provisional return date for action has been set.
ON THE FARM: Making a good silage pit no different from building a solid house
There is a waltz going on in our meadows under the overcast summer sky. This waltz is choreographed to a not so subtle melody, a loud hum and rev of tractor engine and silage harvester all working in unison.
ON THE FARM: Irish agriculture enjoying one of its best year in terms of market returns
At last a verdancy has came over the countryside, with the incessant rain of May replenishing the thirsty blotting paper like canvas that was the countryside, this appears to have been the panacea we were waiting for.
Bunratty man lucky to be alive after Lahinch scare
A Bunratty man was lucky to walk away with his life at Lahinch on Sunday after he was swept out to sea on a day where no lifeguards were present on the beach.
Advice of Attorney General sought before inquiry into death of Patrick Nugent is provided to family
*The late Patrick Nugent. A report received by the Department of Justice last November following an inquiry into the death of Patrick Nugent has yet to be provided to his family.
Engagement ongoing between Dept of Transport & Shannon Group on future ownership of Shannon Heritage sites
Engagement is ongoing between the Department of Transport and Shannon Group on the future of Shannon Heritage.
ON THE FARM: Embracing the Petrichor
In normal non-covid times, we would be just after enjoying the first summer show of the year our very own Newmarket-on-Fergus agricultural show on the May bank holiday.
ON THE FARM: Every day is a school day
*The Melody senior herd sire, F.H. Unique Last weekend we welcomed Dr. Keir McNamara and his Agricultural Science class to our farm to discuss all things agriculture with a special focus on the environment. It was great to have such an engaging group of students walking the farm and drawing up the connection between their …
Bunratty Castle & Folk Park reopens to the public next week
*The Meehan family from Newmarket-on-Fergus at Bunratty Castle & Folk Park Bunratty Castle and Folk Park is to reopen next Friday (April 30th), Shannon Group have confirmed.
