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Agri Contractor Profiles
Business
‘They think I’m a moron’: How heavy-metal loving Lord Dunsany has turned his Meath estate into a giant biodiversity experiment
Machinery
This Limerick contractor says ‘we have to pass on as many costs as we can’ as his sector feels the pinch
Machinery
Why this Donegal contractor fears silage and labour shortages this year
Machinery
'The bale started rolling, rolling and rolling, and looked like it was heading for the ocean...'
Dairy
'It was great to network with other women in contracting'
Machinery
‘We could be at it until October’ - This year’s silage season could extend into late autumn
Machinery
'We burn about €2,000 worth of diesel per day during peak season' - Two contractors on gearing up for the second cut
Machinery
Why this 24-year-old contractor says there is no point working for the banks
Dairy
Scaling up - Pat Halpin on juggling the demands a 350-cow dairy enterprise with running a thriving farm contracting business
Machinery
'A tractor nowadays is about €150,000.....We’re seeing a lot of contractors chucking it all in'
Agri-business
'A lot of the young lads don't want the long hours' - Farm contractors give their views on the issues that lie ahead
Machinery
Why the Cotter name has been synonymous with farm contracting in West Waterford for over 50 years
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Courts
Limerick hurler Kyle Hayes charged with dangerous driving after allegedly reaching speed of 150kmh
Irish News
Family ‘lost everything’ when Galway dream home was burnt to the ground after anti-migrant protests
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Cyclist Niall Kieran remembered as ‘great guy’ after Dubliner dies in accident on trip to France with father
Rural Life
Wild Atlantic woe – how tourist traffic is making life a misery for farmers near the Cliffs of Moher
Politics
Budget 2025: New tax strategy points to relief for PAYE taxpayers and another cut to Universal Social Charge
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Videos
BBC director general addresses Strictly Come Dancing allegations
North America
Who is Doug Emhoff? Meet the man who could be the USA’s first first gentleman
Soccer
Kerry FC manager says playing Bohemians in FAI Senior Cup is ‘great opportunity to test ourselves against one of the best teams in the country’
Rugby
IRFU tight-lipped on reports of Ireland being set to return to Chicago next year to take on the All Blacks
GAA
Valleymount hang on against battling Barndarrig to claim Wicklow LGFA Division 3 Cup