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‘Quality, value and service’ from Abbeygold Feeds

20 May , 2016  

Coming up on four years since he first started AbbeyGold Feeds Ltd, David Casey is still going strong in the producing and selling of animal feeds. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the company’s director to find out more. Quality value and service are the vital philosophies for the future of every business to […]

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Experience is the key for Sean Fitzpatrick & Sons

19 May , 2016  

When it comes to agricultural contracting, time is of the essence, certainly during the summer months when silage and baling are two services can are confined to small windows, especially given the nature of the Irish weather. In fairness, the 2015 summer, while although not sending us all for the sun block on a regular […]

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A premier mobile tyre service

18 May , 2016  

Celebrating 10 years in business, Tullyallen Mobile Tyres provide a Louth mobile tyres service and are available to supply new tyres, part worn tyres for all types of vehicles in Tullyallen and surrounding areas. We spoke to MD George O’Brien to find out more. “If this year is anything to go by, I’d hope to […]

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A family affair at Balloy Farm

17 May , 2016  

The Leonard family have been farming in Stamullen, Co. Meath for almost a century. Joseph Leonard, a 2014 Nuffield scholar, is currently milking 500 cows on his Balloy Farm and is also involved with his younger brother Michael in Bellewstown Golf Course, a business they set up together in 2004. In the last 12 months, […]

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The fresh approach from Joe Kelly Fruit & Veg

16 May , 2016  

Ireland is renowned for producing some of the best fruit and veg in the world as our climate is perfect for the growing of certain food products. There are many growers all over the country, and this industry employs thousands of people as they supply shops, hotels, restaurant, hospitals, the public and other sectors. Fruit […]

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Out on his Eoin

13 May , 2016  

Eoin Doyle’s Ashgrove Stables in Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny has produced over 270 winners. The 36-year-old currently has 28 horses in training, the majority of which are owned by syndicates. The well-known national hunt and flat trainer, who is married to Gemma and has three children, Katie (10), Maebh (five) and Noel (three), took over the […]

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McPhillips Woodshavings – a flourishing business

11 May , 2016  

McPhillips Woodshavings Ltd. is one of Ireland’s leading distributors of wood shavings, delivering quality animal bedding to some of the country’s best-known poultry producers and equestrian centres. We caught up with proprietor Sean McPhillips at his North Monaghan base to find out more about this exceptional family business. McPhillips Woodshavings Ltd. supplies animal bedding to […]

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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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Quigley’s Garage – a Claas act

9 May , 2016  

Quigley’s Garage are proud to be the west of Ireland’s main Claas dealers. With a full range available and more being added all the time, they can help you with your investment. Situated in Ahascragh, close to Ballinasloe, Quigley’s Garage was founded by Padraic Quigley and his wife Bernadette in 2001. They started out life […]

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First choice for Agri Consultants

9 May , 2016  

Martin Crowe Agricultural Consultants in Doon, Co Limerick has built up a glowing business since being first established in 2002. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with the man himself to learn more about the services he provides and how else he serves the industry. So far as Agricultural Consultants go, not many more have […]

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