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Business is thriving at Drumgreenagh Agri

29 Jun , 2021  

Based in Keady, Co Armagh, Drumgreenagh Agri is an agricultural contracting service which is second to none in its region. Irish Tractor & Agri caught up with its owner Kyle Tecey recently to find out all about what is a thriving business. Business is good at Drumgreenagh Agri and the plan for Kyle Tecey and […]

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Your New Holland dealer in the West

24 Jun , 2021  

O’Brien’s Tractors in Bunnanadden, Co. Sligo has been proud to fly the flag for New Holland in the West of Ireland for the past decade. Celebrating 10 years as a New Holland dealer, the family-run business continues to go from strength to strength by offering an unrivalled service to an expanding customer-base. O’Brien’s Tractors prides […]

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Michelin expands Agri tyre range for trailers, spreaders and slurry tankers

23 Jun , 2021  

Michelin has expanded its TrailXBib range of agricultural tyres for trailers, spreaders and slurry tankers with the addition of seven new sizes.  Initially launched to market in two key sizes in June 2020, the TrailXBib has been developed in close association with farmers and benefits from Michelin’s Ultraflex technology, helping to limit compaction and protect […]

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Diversification is the key to success

22 Jun , 2021  

Many businesses focus on one specialty, but for those that offer a wide range of services in different sectors, it allows them the peace of mind that if any particular industry is quiet then chances are the other will be busy. This has stood Coral Plant & Agri well over the years as they provide […]

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Solid as steel after 70 years

17 Jun , 2021  

Based in Dundrum, Co Tipperary, O’Dwyer Steel is one of the leading suppliers of CE certified structural steel and cladding in Ireland and the UK. Building Ireland spoke with Managing Director Matt Ryan and Billy Heffernan (Agricultural Sales Manager) to learn all about the company – from its origins to the state of business today. […]

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Quality farm buildings since 1979

15 Jun , 2021  

Based in Killarney, Healy Construction specialises in formwork, concrete and structural steel buildings. The family business was established over 40 years ago by Paddy Healy, whose son Paudie now runs the company. Paddy built his first slatted unit in Killarney in 1979 and quickly earned a reputation for quality, reliability and value-for-money. For many years, Healy Construction focused on the construction side of farm […]

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Michelin expands row crop tyre range

11 Jun , 2021  

Michelin has announced its new AgriBib Row Crop IF (Improved Flexion) tyre is now available in five sizes.  Designed specifically for use on self-propelled and trailed sprayers, and on low to medium horsepower row crop tractors from 70 to 180 hp, the new range was launched earlier this year initially in IF 380/90 R50 167A8/167B […]

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Keeping their customers happy is number one priority for S Browne Contracting & Haulage

10 Jun , 2021  

Located in Camolin, Enniscorthy, Co Wexford, S Browne Contracting & Haulage is a company on the up. Stephen Browne tells us more about the business he set up six years ago and his ambitious plans for the future. With an appetite for hard graft and a desire to be his own boss, Stephen set up […]

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Monaghan Plant & Agri – one of the best in the West

8 Jun , 2021  

Monaghan Plant & Agri Ltd. (formerly Anthony Monaghan) have been providing exceptional agri contracting and plant hire services from its base in Erris, Co. Mayo for nearly two decades. Established in 2002, this family-run Gaeltacht business is the agri contractor of choice for farmers on the Mullet Peninsula and beyond. Specialising in land reclamation and […]

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Merlo sets sights on farm sector with launch of new telehandler

4 Jun , 2021  

Farm and agricultural contractors will be high on the list of targets when a new, more powerful, more versatile Merlo Turbofarmer model TF35.11 TT-145 telehandler makes its appearance on the Irish market early next year. Included for the first time are hydraulically-powered stabilisers or ‘outriggers’ that extend its versatility in farm and other applications by […]