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Ascot Antiques & Interior Design Show

The inaugural Tree of Ages Ascot Antiques & Interior Design Show takes place this weekend at Royal Ascot Racecourse. This is the first of many similar events scheduled in the future, opening on Friday 19 August, 2022 for trade only. Members of the public are welcome on Saturday and Sunday. TV personality Charles Hanson of Hanson’s Auctioneers will open the weekend event on Saturday, 20 August at 8.30am and will…

Meet equine experts at Dublin Horse Show

The 147th Dublin Horse Show opens today at the RDS in the heart of Dublin city. The next five days will be a celebration of Ireland’s affinity with the horse. Visitors can expect to see 1,500 of the country’s best show horses at the event, which is considered one of the top equestrian events in the world. Teagasc’s Equine Department has taken a stand in the main hall (Stand C7)…

Ornua Foods celebrates centenary in Leek

Ornua Foods UK, previously Adams Foods, is celebrating 100 years in Leek this year by engaging the community in various activities, including a package design competition for a special Centenary Cheese. Earlier this year, Ornua reached out to local middle-schools across the Staffordshire Moorlands and invited students to take part in designing the packaging for the celebratory cheese. After much deliberation, Director of Brands Kerry Alexander and members of the Ornua…

Online Auctions – Wednesday’s Calendar 17/08/2022

Wednesday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 06/12/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 16/08/2022

Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. M BULLOCK 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.19/kgFR 1.54/kgFRX 1.56/kgHEX 2.28/kgLMX 2.42/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 372kg 2.61/kg 970.00AAX, 352kg 2.36/kg 830.00HEX, 335kg 2.33/kg 780.00AAX, 328kg 2.32/kg 760.00HEX, 395kg 2.25/kg 890.00HEX, 395kg 2.25/kg 890.00 M BULLOCK 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.37/kgAAX,LMX 2.47/kgBBX 2.37/kgFR 1.86/kgFR,FRX 1.80/kgFRX 2.07/kgHEX 2.26/kgLMX 2.28/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FRX, 485kg 3.57/kg 1730.00AAX,LMX, 493kg 2.49/kg 1230.00AAX, 485kg 2.49/kg 1210.00AAX, 463kg 2.46/kg 1140.00AAX,LMX, 436kg 2.45/kg 1070.00BBX, 435kg…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/09/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 16/08/2022

Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.38/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 23kg 2.45/kg 56.00SHEEP, 25kg 2.36/kg 60.00SHEEP, 21kg 2.32/kg 48.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.13/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 30kg 2.74/kg 83.00SHEEP, 39kg 2.64/kg 103.00SHEEP, 37kg 2.49/kg 93.00SHEEP, 33kg 2.42/kg 80.00SHEEP, 33kg 2.33/kg 77.00SHEEP, 33kg 2.12/kg 70.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.01/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 2.61/kg 115.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.56/kg 114.00SHEEP, 40kg 2.42/kg 98.00SHEEP, 44kg 0.46/kg 20.00 SHEEP…

Off-site construction methods set to improve productivity

Tipperary firm Clancy Construction is the first to secure approval under Enterprise Ireland’s Built to Innovate initiative, which aims to achieve faster, higher quality construction of housing by providing funding support for productivity training, innovation and paperless systems. The announcement was made as Clancy Construction celebrates on time and on budget completion of a 554-bed project in Cork City using off-site construction methods. Their use of off-site construction reduced the…

Weather conditions for the week ahead

Ireland’s extreme weather conditions continue this week, with brief respite expected today and tomorrow (Tuesday and Wednesday). Brace yourselves for more heavy rain countrywide from Thursday onwards into the weekend. Farmers and gardeners will be happy to see the rain though, as a lengthy dry spell has created near-drought conditions in many areas. In the east of Ireland, between 50mm and 80mm of rain is needed to bring the…

Housing Education Bursary Scheme 2022

Recent years have seen significant developments in the areas of housing delivery and policy, and the Housing Agency amplifies this with its Housing Education Bursary Scheme, which has just launched for the 2022/2023 academic year. Housing professionals play a key role in shaping future developments in the sector, and the Housing Agency is committed to supporting the education, training, and development of these housing practitioners, as well as those interested…

Positive market conditions for beef

The latest prime export benchmark price of €5.06/kg, is now 27c/kg ahead of the prime Irish composite price of €4.79/kg indicating positive conditions for Irish beef. However, factories are not reflecting the strength of the market in prices paid to farmers. IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden said supplies of prime cattle are tight and all market indicators bode well for Irish beef. Beef price update 12 August, 2022 Steer base…

Artist Jill Quigley hones in on architectural space in ‘Builds’

Donegal artist Jill Quigley is exhibiting at the Regional Cultural Centre, Letterkenny, from 16 to 20 August. Her focus is on photography and installation, which she uses “to inhabit and imprint upon architectural space.” Her project, on show during Heritage Week, examines basic mark-marking in architectural space, where photographic material of interior walls being painted is taped to a wall and painted with similar techniques and tools. She explains further:…

Irish organic producers target export growth

Bord Bia is on track to deliver several projects in the autumn to best support future growth in Irish organic production. These include a project to quantify the volume of Irish organic produce available for both the domestic retail sector and for export. This insight will enable Bord Bia to plan targeted lead generation and promotional activities in 2023. Meanwhile, in early autumn, Bord Bia will present the results of…

‘Recent Works: Donations, Acquisitions, Commissions’ – Waterford

Key recent works, newly gifted, purchased or commissioned by the Waterford Gallery of Art (WGOA) and the Waterford Arts Office are on exhibition at the gallery until 3 September, 2022. Much of the work on show for ‘Recent Works: Donations, Acquisitions, Commissions’ has rarely been seen on public display. Exhibiting these significant additions to the Waterford Collection of Art acknowledges the generosity and foresight of those that have helped to…

Online Auctions – Tuesday’s Calendar 16/08/2022

Tuesday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 15/08/2022

Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. CO 400-500KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.25/kgJEX 1.03/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 410kg 1.61/kg 660.00FR, 445kg 1.35/kg 600.00JEX, 490kg 1.31/kg 640.00FR, 475kg 0.78/kg 370.00JEX, 495kg 0.75/kg 370.00 CO 500-600KG Avg Price/KgFR 1.31/kgHE 1.93/kgHEX 2.13/kgJEX 1.34/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 565kg 2.44/kg 1380.00PIX, 575kg 2.09/kg 1200.00HEX, 555kg 2.07/kg 1150.00HEX, 540kg 2.04/kg 1100.00HE, 570kg 2/kg 1140.00HEX, 530kg 1.98/kg 1050.00 CO 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.82/kgFR 1.63/kgFRX 1.52/kgLMX 2.14/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart – 21/02/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 15/08/2022

Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.46/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 39kg 2.76/kg 108.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.72/kg 102.00SHEEP, 32kg 2.65/kg 86.00SHEEP, 36kg 2.64/kg 94.00SHEEP, 39kg 2.60/kg 101.00SHEEP, 38kg 2.57/kg 98.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.69/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 45kg 2.89/kg 130.00SHEEP, 44kg 2.87/kg 125.00SHEEP, 42kg 2.87/kg 122.00SHEEP, 43kg 2.86/kg 123.00SHEEP, 46kg 2.83/kg 131.00SHEEP, 43kg 2.82/kg 122.00 SHEEP 50-60KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.66/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 50kg 2.72/kg 136.00SHEEP, 50kg…

Farming and agri sector should remain united – McConalogue

Speaking at The Tullamore Show this past weekend, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said that, “It will be a decade of change for the sector, but the bedrock will continue to be high-quality dairy, beef and sheep proteins, as well as our tillage crops for the net 10, 20 and 30 years plus.” In the face of this, he added that it is important that, “We as a farming and…

Events galore during National Heritage Week

National Heritage Week is in full swing. This initiative by the Heritage Council celebrates all aspects of Ireland’s heritage, and unites communities, families and cultural institutions to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation. The week’s calendar features a huge number events – so there’s plenty to see and do. Take your pick of a range of interesting activities. Here are some upcoming events to consider:…

Dublin Horse Show Public Judging Competition is now digital

The Public Judging Competition, which is synonymous with the Dublin Horse Show, has gone digital. This year the competition will run over 2 or 3 classes on each day of the five-day event, which takes place from Wednesday, 17 August to Sunday, 21 August, 2022. The competition is open to everyone, and provides visitors with the opportunity to demonstrate their extensive equine knowledge. Gone are the days of writing down…

Ireland ranks ninth for cost of living – Numbeo

Numbeo, the world’s largest cost of living database, has released mid-year 2022 statistics that rank countries around the world across a range of categories. Numbeo is also a crowd-sourced global database of quality of life data: housing indicators, perceived crime rates, healthcare quality, transport quality, and other statistics. Of the 42 countries assessed in Europe for the mid-year 2022 report, Ireland is at ninth spot for cost of living. Switzerland,…

Creative Land Sand Stone Art Festival

Responsible Fishing UK will host a Land Sand Stone Art Festival 2022 to celebrate Bridlington’s coastline through creative connections to nature on 9 September, 2022. The event will feature land artists from across the UK and beyond. They include James Brunt, Julia Brooklyn, Sean Corcoran, James Craig Page, Jon Foreman, Mark Antony Haden Ford, Tim Pugh, Richard Shilling, and Laurence Winram. Responsible Fishing UK is a small but perfectly formed…

Free guided tour of Mount Usher Gardens

Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of a free guided tour of Mount Usher Gardens on Wednesday, 17 August 2022, at 11am-12pm, or 2.30pm-3.30pm. Participants will be provided with a detailed tree trail guide to help locate the many ‘show-stoppers’ as you wander around. Extending to 22 acres, this award-winning space combines a champion collection of trees and shrubs with inspirational floral planting schemes along both sides of the River Vartry.…

Status orange thunderstorm and fire warning

On the back of another heatwave, and despite the national weather forecaster’s issuing a status orange thunderstorm warning for yesterday and today, the Department of Agriculture has released an orange forest fire warning which is in effect until noon tomorrow (Tuesday). The effective period of the high fire risk warning expires at noon on 16 August, 2022. A consequence of current weather patterns, a high fire risk is deemed to…

Beef sector should be a celebrated

“What’s on show today is testament to the passion, commitment and investment of farmers who take great pride in what they produce. Contrary to some commentary about livestock farming, we should celebrate what they do, not denigrate it,” said IFA President Tim Cullinan at yesterday’s (Sunday’s) Tullamore Show and FBD National Livestock Show. “The Food Vision beef sub group is currently looking at proposals for the future of the sector.…

Online Auctions – Monday’s Calendar 15/08/2022

Monday’s auctions on LSL. Register at www.lslauctions.com to take part. *Details correct at the time of publication. Auctions are subject to change without notification.

Ensure safe consumption of duck eggs – FSAI

The Food and Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a statement on the safe consumption of duck eggs this month. The eggs are available on the Irish retail market and are often used by some people as alternatives to hen’s eggs in the cooking and baking process. While producers are responsible for ensuring the safety of food placed on the market, sometimes incidents involving duck eggs and Salmonella have been…

Tractor pulling, truck show, wrestling at Dualla Show

The Dualla Show offers an affordable family day out in the heart of Tipperary on Sunday, 28 August, 2022 – basically a fun-filled day with plenty of events and surprises for all ages. The organisers hope to present something of interest for everyone and the day will feature livestock, showjumping, a truck show, live music, tractor pulling, gardening and cookery demos, free circus, free kids zone, food village, exhibitors and much…

‘Puffins Galore’ punts Visit Yorkshire campaign

Whether you call it a colony, a puffinry, a circus, a burrow, a gathering, or an improbability, ‘Puffins Galore!’ has arrived. Forty-two artist-decorated sculptures can be seen all along the Yorkshire coast from Bempton to Spurn Point, with a cheeky few migrating inland. With their brightly coloured bill, striking black and white plumage, orange legs and comical waddle, puffins are some of the world’s best-loved seabirds. They are also seriously threatened…

Tree budding and propagation event

Teagasc will host a tree budding and propagation event at Kildalton College, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny on Wednesday, 17 August, 2022 at 11am and 2pm. With growing demand for young and semi-mature trees, there is scope for new and developing growers in this potentially lucrative sector. The farm gate value of amenity plants produced in Ireland in 2019 was estimated to be €37.8 million. In 2021 the amenity sector was valued…

Residential property prices are up

The latest statistics released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that residential property prices increased by 14.1% nationally in the year to June 2022. This compares with an increase of 14.4% in the year to May 2022 and an increase of 6.8% in the 12 months to June 2021. In Dublin, residential property prices saw an increase of 11.8% in the year to June 2022, while property prices outside…