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A professional and compassionate fallen animal collection service

29 Nov , 2023  

Maloney and Matthews Animal Collections is firmly established as the premier dead and worn animal collection service in the Connacht and North West region. We touched base with office manager Stacey Murphy to get an update on this exceptional, industry-leading family business. For half a century and counting, Maloney and Matthews Animal Collections has been […]

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At the heart of Carlow’s agri sector

23 Nov , 2023  

For more than four decades, Brophy Agri Services has been providing invaluable support to the farming community in County Carlow. Irish Tractor & Agri travelled to Tullow and sat down with general manager David Warren to discuss the ongoing success of a grain trading business that is built on strong relationships and a sense of […]

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Mountbellew Agri College closes in on 120 years of delivering agricultural education

20 Nov , 2023  

Established in 1904, Mountbellew Agricultural College in Co Galway stands as the oldest agri college in Ireland. Irish Tractor Agri & Plant touched base with principal Dr Edna Curley to hear about the courses it has on offer for students and the recent green light that the college received to develop a new veterinary program. […]

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Hollybank Farm’s forward thinking reaps dividends

15 Nov , 2023  

Operated by father-and-son team Stephen and David Cargill, Hollybank Farm in Ballyclare, County Antrim scooped the Supreme Champion Award at Lakeland Dairies’ 2023 Milk Quality Awards in June. We spoke to David to get an insight into a modern, progressive and fine-tuned dairy enterprise which embraces innovation and science to optimise animal health and performance. […]

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New name; same stellar products and service

9 Nov , 2023  

Formerly known as Bain Poultry Supplies, Ireland’s premier poultry house manufacturer and installer was rebranded as Clea Construction Ltd. in December, 2022. We touched base with Armagh man Joe Renaghan, who spent a-decade-and-a-half as Tommy Bain’s right hand man before taking the reins and continuing with the proud tradition for excellence established by Bain Poultry […]

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Experts in steel erection and concrete works

7 Nov , 2023  

Established in 2016 by Barry Murphy, Murphy Steel Erectors & Concrete Works Ltd is a leading steel erector based in Ballysaggart, Co. Waterford. Also specialising in concrete works, the company continues to go from strength to strength by providing an unrivalled service. The primary function of a steel erector is working to install steel beams, […]

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BMF Agri hits the ground running

1 Nov , 2023  

For three generations and counting, the Farrellys have been looking after the needs of farmers in Meath and surrounding counties. Established in Carnaross by Ben Farrelly in partnership with his father Peter as recently as 2020, BMF Agri is a relatively new name in agricultural contracting but has hit the ground running as this family […]

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Green Line Agri & Plant Services – a Premier outfit

26 Oct , 2023  

Green Line Agri & Plant Services has been providing a top-class contracting service to farmers within a 15-mile radius of its Donohill, Co. Tipperary base since 1999. A native of Thomastown, Arklow, Co. Wicklow, Darren Leopold set up the business two years after moving to Donohill to do an apprenticeship in farm management. He has received tremendous […]

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Castleisland Co-Op Mart sells the ‘best of cattle’

24 Oct , 2023  

Established in 1959, Castleisland Co-Op is one of the oldest and largest livestock marts in the country, selling over 60,000 cattle per year. It comes alive every Monday and Wednesday when farmers from far and wide converge for the popular calves / weanlings and general sales. Situated in the heart of the Co. Kerry town, […]

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DT Forestry makes the cut

18 Oct , 2023  

Founded in May 2021, DT Forestry Ltd has already established itself as a leading specialist in clear felling, thinning and laying of forest roadways. Tree shears and mulching services are also available. Based in Kilcogy, Co. Cavan, the company employs four people and is a joint partnership between Derek McKeon and Tomás Nannery, who also […]