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Co. Roscommon

The Beef Brief: Spring grazing with specialist suckler in-calf heifer producer in Roscommon

Podcast

5 days ago

The Beef Brief: Spring grazing with specialist suckler in-calf heifer producer in Roscommon

In this limited podcast series produced by Agriland, technical beef journalist Breifne O’Brien...

NPWS raises concerns over dairy plant water abstraction

Agri-Business

3 months ago

NPWS raises concerns over dairy plant water abstraction

The NPWS has raised concerns over designated land relating to a water abstraction licence application by a dairy plant.

Roscommon-based karst grassland project to meet with farmers next week

Environment

6 months ago

Roscommon-based karst grassland project to meet with farmers next week

The "Regenerating the Rocks" EIP is led by the Karst Farming Network and co-funded by the European Union and DAFM.

Meet the auctioneer who has been selling cattle for half a century

Video

11 days ago

Meet the auctioneer who has been selling cattle for half a century

Among the sounds of gates and livestock, the voice of veteran auctioneer, George Candler, has...

Pheilim Molloy ratified as new INHFA president

Beef

7 months ago

Pheilim Molloy ratified as new INHFA president

Pheilim Molloy has been ratified as the new President of the Irish Natura and Hill Farmers' Association at their annual general meeting.

Rural Life

8 months ago

Co. Roscommon lake reduces by level 'unheard of'

The temporary flood pumps which have been operating at Lough Funshinagh since April 1 of this year have been turned off.

Co. Roscommon lake reduces by level 'unheard of'

Rural Life

8 months ago

TD calls for 'permanent solution' to Lough Funshinagh flooding

Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon - Galway, Claire Kerrane has called for a "permanent solution" for flooding at Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon.

TD calls for 'permanent solution' to Lough Funshinagh flooding

Rural Life

9 months ago

New 'urban forest' proposal 'ticking all the boxes' - cllr

Castlerea councillor Paschal Fitzmaurice has proposed the development of an "urban forest" with integrated walkways.

New 'urban forest' proposal 'ticking all the boxes' - cllr

Forestry

9 months ago

Healy-Rae meets Roscommon farmers on fire damage

Minister of State Michael Healy-Rae has met with a delegation of farmers from Co. Roscommon on the aftermath of forest fires.

Healy-Rae meets Roscommon farmers on fire damage

Rural Life

10 months ago

Co. Roscommon man wins Muintir na Tíre community award

A Co. Roscommon man has been named as the inaugural recipient of the Muintir na Tíre Community Person of the Year award.

Co. Roscommon man wins Muintir na Tíre community award

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Application submitted for interim flood relief at Lough Funshinagh

A planning application is being submitted to An Bord Pleanála to develop an interim flood relief scheme to pump water from Lough Funshinagh.

Application submitted for interim flood relief at Lough Funshinagh

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Roscommon locals 'sick and tired' of burglaries after Elphin Mart hit

A county councillor in Roscommon has said people living there are "sick and tired" of burglaries, after Elphin Livestock Mart was targeted.

Roscommon locals 'sick and tired' of burglaries after Elphin Mart hit

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Man (50s) dies in workplace accident in Co. Roscommon

A man in his 50s has died in a workplace accident in Frenchpark, Co. Roscommon, gardaí have...

Man (50s) dies in workplace accident in Co. Roscommon

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Homes evacuated and roads closed at Lough Funshinagh

Due to the worsening flooding at Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon, people have been forced to evacuate their homes.

Homes evacuated and roads closed at Lough Funshinagh

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Stretching out silage and turning out stock at Lough Funshinagh

At Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon, concerns over fodder are similar to those in many areas across the country.

Stretching out silage and turning out stock at Lough Funshinagh

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Video: Farmers' heartbreak over flooding at Lough Funshinagh

Surrounding Lough Funshinagh in Co. Roscommon are several homeowners, farmers and landowners, who are living in a constant state of fear

Video: Farmers' heartbreak over flooding at Lough Funshinagh

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

EU to engage with NPWS over flooding at Lough Funshinagh

A commitment was given from the European Commission to engage with the NPWS regarding critical flooding issues around Lough Funshinagh.

EU to engage with NPWS over flooding at Lough Funshinagh

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Gardaí investigate theft of cattle weighing scales in Roscommon

Gardaí are currently investigating the theft of cattle weighing scales in the Ballaghaderreen area of Co. Roscommon.

Gardaí investigate theft of cattle weighing scales in Roscommon

Agri Politics

over 4 years ago

IFA 'Day of Rallies' continues in Roscommon

The IFA 'Day of Rallies' is continuing this afternoon (Friday, October 8), with farmers and IFA leaders converging on Roscommon town.

IFA 'Day of Rallies' continues in Roscommon

Rural Life

over 4 years ago

Tractor and clubhouse vandalised at Roscommon GAA club

Gardaí are making enquiries into criminal damage at a GAA club in Co. Roscommon, in which windows were smashed in a tractor on the grounds.

Tractor and clubhouse vandalised at Roscommon GAA club

Rural Life

almost 5 years ago

Lough Funshinagh overflow pipe 'light at the end of the tunnel'

Plans to construct an overflow pipe at Lough Funshinagh has received a broad welcome from all sides, including TDs and farm organisations.

Lough Funshinagh overflow pipe 'light at the end of the tunnel'

Environment

about 5 years ago

'Seven farm families will have to leave flooded Roscommon land' - Murphy

Senator Eugene Murphy has called on the relevant ministers to engage with all stakeholders to find a solution to flooding issues in Roscommon

'Seven farm families will have to leave flooded Roscommon land' - Murphy

Rural Life

about 5 years ago

'It normally floods 600ac...there's 1,200ac under water now'

The issue of floods around Lough Funshinagh is becoming an increasingly serious issue, garnering the attention of politicians and media.

'It normally floods 600ac...there's 1,200ac under water now'

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