News

Amber targets bright future in West Cork with Bandon Co-op

9 Sep , 2016  

Amber, one of Munster’s largest fuel retailers, today announced the opening of its new un-manned outlet at Bandon Co-op Enniskeane, Co. Cork. The site is part of a €3million investment project by Amber and its partner sites across the West Cork region. Amber’s significant growth plans have supported in the development of 60 full and […]

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Features

A Co-Op with a difference

5 Sep , 2016  

There are many farmer owned co-ops throughout the country all of which cater for the thousands of farmers operating throughout Ireland. Farming in an integral part of the Irish community and co-ops take their pride of place in that sector. The oldest independent farming co-op in Ireland is located in Mullinahone, Co Tipperary. The premises […]

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60 years and counting

10 May , 2016  

Golden Vale Co-Op Marts boast excellent modern livestock markets in prime locations which is supported by a highly experienced team of auctioneers and staff. Recent times have seen an increase in the cattle and calf numbers traded through their marts. Golden Vale Marts Co-Op is one of the country’s biggest mart groups, operating a network […]

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Castleisland Co-op still at the top

6 Apr , 2016  

Livestock Marts are a part of Irish heritage and an important section of the agricultural industry that have been running for many generations. Ireland’s livestock mart sector today consists of over 60 co-operative mart centres across the country. Marts provide many services to the farmer shareholders, in addition to the primary function of a transparent […]

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Features

The Mart report from Ballybofey

18 Feb , 2016  

Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-op Livestock Mart Ltd has been part of the fabric of Donegal’s ‘Twin Towns’ for over half a century. Mart manager Brian Crawford explains more. Ballybofey & Stranorlar Co-op Livestock Mart has been an integral part of farming life in the Finn Valley since its first sale took place in June 1962. […]

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