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National Ploughing

The Offaly Express is going to the Ploughing!

The Offaly Express will have a presence at the 2017 National Ploughing Championships in Tullamore this week, and we want to hear from you. Will you be exhibiting, performing or competing at this year's event? Let us know and we will try to pop down ...

18 Sept 2017 at 12:50

Farming

Cowen: Government failing farming sector in Brexit preparations

Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen has criticised "the lack of preparedness" on the part of the Government as Brexit looms. Deputy Cowen was commenting as less than fifty days remain until the UK exits the EU. Deputy Cowen explained, “The ...

11 Feb 2019 at 15:02

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Offaly TD calls on government to safeguard beef farmers

Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly, Barry Cowen, has called on the government to take immediate action to safeguard the livelihoods of farmers’ in the beef sector. Deputy Cowen was speaking ahead of a Fianna Fáil private member’s motion which will ...

27 Mar 2019 at 14:09

Farming

Strong cattle trade as prices and live exports increase

IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said the cattle trade remains buoyant with strong demand for cattle from the factories, live exporters and also at the marts. He said at the factories, the base price is €4.05/4.10 for steers ...

06 May 2017 at 13:58

Farming

This Offaly bull has sold for a staggering amount in Tullamore

Offaly man Michael Molloy from Birr topped the Hereford Premier Show & Sale with his bull "Moyclare Phoenix" at Tullamore on Saturday last, October 21. Storm Brian made conditions miserable but that wasn’t enough to keep exhibitors or ...

24 Oct 2017 at 16:07

Farming

Offaly TD demands fair deal for farmers

Speaking at ‘Questions on Promised legislation’ in the Dáil this week, Sinn Fein TD for Offaly Carol Nolan questioned Health Minister Simon Harris on his promise to implement changes in January 2018 to the Fair Deal Scheme. Deputy ...

09 Feb 2018 at 18:30

National Ploughing

President Michael D. Higgins to officially open Ploughing 2017 in Offaly

It has been announced that President Michael D. Higgins will be on hand on Tuesday, September 19, to officially open the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore. Since his inauguration in 2011, the President has ...

15 Sept 2017 at 11:30

Farming

IFA hosts farm safety event on Offaly/Tipperary border this weekend

Farm families from Offaly, Tipperary and beyond are invited to attend the Farm Safety Experience this Saturday, April 28, in Gurteen Agricultural College, Ballingarry, North Tipperary from 12pm to 4pm. Imelda Walsh, North ...

25 Apr 2018 at 13:54

Farming

Offaly farmers told to be aware of BEAM scheme deadline

Independent TD Carol Nolan has urged all beef and suckler farmers to ensure that the complete their application for the Beef Exceptional Aid Measure Scheme (BEAM) as soon as possible if they have not already done so. ...

28 Aug 2019 at 16:21

Local News

IFA insists payment lifeline must be safeguarded for farmers

IFA Rural Development Chairman Joe Brady has said that there are sufficient flexibilities in place in the EU Guidelines to designate Areas of Natural Constraint (ANC)Areas to protect areas already classified in the ...

16 Feb 2017 at 16:16

Farming

UCD Agricultural Science students raise €50,000 for charities

UCD Agricultural Science Society (AgSoc) have raised a record €50,000 for two chosen charities - Cystic Fibrosis Ireland and Embrace FARM. The highly impressive sum was raised following a number of successful ...

27 Apr 2017 at 17:30

National Ploughing

GALLERY: Get in the mood for Ploughing 2017 with pictures from the media launch

There was a real sense of excitement at last Friday morning’s launch of the 2017 National Ploughing Championships on the Screggan site, Tullamore, Co Offaly. The 3 day event opens on September 19. Media and ...

07 Sept 2017 at 17:05

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