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Mart worker found not guilty of baton assault charge on farmer
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The farmer alleged that a long-time employee of Golden Vale Mart Yard, Gotoon, Kilmallock, Co Limerick, struck him across the face with a baton at the mart in June 2019.
23 May 2023 News
Man charged in connection with alleged theft of €28,680 worth of fertiliser
The Garda inspector said there was no objection to bail subject to a number of conditions.
12 May 2023 News
Graduate entry route to new vet college off the cards
CEO of the Higher Education Authority, Alan Wall, said no college came back with a graduate offering in their bid for the new veterinary school.
Breeding season in full swing in Limerick
Footprint Farmer Martin Crowe was five days into the second round of the breeding season on his farm in Carrigmore when we caught up with him last week.
10 May 2023 Footprint Farmers
Over half a century showing cattle and still going strong
Michel Dolan exclusively told the Irish Farmers Journal that Billy was selected to launch the 2023 show because he has been exhibiting at Tullamore Show since the very beginning.
10 May 2023 Pedigree
Vetting of vet college bids at a crucial stage
With the Higher Education Authority report reportedly completed, there are calls for Minister Simon Harris to quickly choose a college for the new veterinary degree course.
10 May 2023 Dealer
Limerick farm of 36ac going for auction
The holding is just off the N20 Limerick to Cork road and lies in one unit.
3 May 2023 Property
New challenger for Ireland’s largest egg
A Limerick teen is convinced his egg is the largest to ever be laid in Ireland.
25 April 2023 Poultry
Murphy first to hit the IFA election canvass
The IFA election field is hard to read this far out, but Pat Murphy is definitely in the deputy president race and out of the starting blocks.
19 April 2023 Dealer
Footprint Farmers: bad weather leaves mark in Limerick
Milk supply was down 10% for the month of March on the farm, while protein was down 0.15%.
18 April 2023 Footprint Farmers
Painting the countryside: from Poland to Newcastle West
Artist Eva Nowinska lives and creates in Newcastle West, Co Limerick. Here she shares how farming inspires her work. In conversation with Caitríona Bolger.
12 April 2023 Features
41 years of John Deere harvesters for Limerick contractor
Running John Deere harvesters since 1982, Bertie Cahill has bought 14 new John Deere foragers since he started contracting, and has no plans to change brands just yet.
7 April 2023 Farm machinery