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“King of the Road”

17 Aug , 2016  

Hauliers take great care in the appearance of their fleet of trucks as they are not only vehicles, but they can be many drivers ‘homes’ for a long period of time. Attention to detail is something that many truckers pride themselves on and to say that some trucks are eye-catching would be an understatement. Great […]

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The Dualla Show is on 28 August

16 Aug , 2016  

This year’s Dualla Show! It’s happening on 28th August and takes place just 5km from Cashel in Co. Tipperary. In its sixth year, Dualla Show has been attracting people from all over the country with its mixture of agricultural events, exhibitors and special focus on value family entertainment; all set against the backdrop of the […]

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Maintaining the landscape

16 Aug , 2016  

Ireland is known for its greenery whether it be grass or trees, the colour green is synonymous with this country. The beautiful emerald isle as many tourists describe can be seen in all its splendour throughout the 12 months of the year. However, as we all know, trees can grow in the most awkward of […]

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Simms in Armagh for silage and agri building contracting

15 Aug , 2016  

Simms Contracts is a County Armagh based family business which provides first-class silage contracting and agri building services. We travelled to Poyntzpass and caught up with Colin Simms to find out more about this exceptional operation. For over three decades, Simms Contracts has become synonymous with providing outstanding silage contracting solutions at a keen price. […]

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Googlebox is looking for a Farming family to star in its Irish show

15 Aug , 2016  

The popular reality TV series Googlebox is coming to Ireland and they are looking for a Farming family to voice their opinions on what’s on the telly! If you want to share your opinion with the nation, email them or call them to let them know what you love to watch and who you’re watching with. […]

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Making hay while the sun shines

11 Aug , 2016  

Operating out of  Quinagh, Co Carlow, Gilbert Straw Sales services the west of the country. We met up with proprietor Alan Gilbert to take a closer look at this growing operation and found out that quality of product is paramount to him. Looking for premium quality straw and hay? Look no further than Gilbert Straw […]

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Cork farmer’s new Turbofarmer continues Merlo tradition

10 Aug , 2016  

Following the recent acquisition of a new state-of-the-art TurboFarmer TF35.7, Cork farmer Liam Day from Ardnabourkey, Whitegate has extended his long history of working with Italian-made Merlo telehandlers. A local family-run business since 1973, Liam, along with his son Liam Jr., supplies winter and spring barley, winter wheat, oats, beet, maize and beans amongst others to a […]

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Milking machines and a whole lot more

10 Aug , 2016  

Between sister companies Electrical Dairy Services Ltd. and Electrical Generator & Pump Services Ltd., Tipperary man Gerard Cantwell has been providing farmers throughout the Munster and Leinster regions with a wide range of vital services for the best part of three decades. We visited his busy base in Thurles to find out more. Electrical Dairy […]

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At Clonmel Covers their motto is “we supply solutions to problems”

9 Aug , 2016  

The adverse weather conditions in Ireland mean that we have to deal with all sorts throughout the year, but wind and rain are a common feature on this island. Ireland has had more than its fair share of rain over the last few months, which has played havoc with the farming community as not only […]

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Keeping it local

9 Aug , 2016  

Treepro Ltd of Bandon, Co Cork have positioned themselves as the ideal solution for all tree surgery needs. Managing Director Francis O’Driscoll and his highly skilled team pride themselves on being professional, efficient and always meeting deadlines. Treepro Ltd are experienced, professional, highly technical and customer focused tree surgeons, with an in depth understanding and […]