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pig price
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Smaller plant increases pig price by 4c/kg
There was no announced change to the Irish pig price from the bigger factories last Friday but the 4c/kg increase received from one of the smaller plants in ROI was welcomed by their suppliers. According to the IFA, farmers are receiving quotes of €2.00c/kg up to €2.08/kg. Losses have been mounting on Irish pig farms for a full year and Teagasc estimates the total loss for the average size 600-sow unit…
Ron Mueck
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Ron Mueck exhibits for the first time in Ireland
Ron Mueck will exhibit his work for the first time in Ireland at MAC in Belfast. The exhibition features seven of his key works including Dead Dad, 1997 and his monumental work In Bed, 2005. Mueck was born to German parents in Melbourne, Australia, in 1958, and has since lived and worked in the UK. Having begun his career in the world of film and television, Mueck’s move into fine…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 09/08/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 09/08/2022
Tuesday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. M BULL 400-500KG Avg Price/KgLMX 1.23/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 410kg 2.46/kg 1010.00LM, 465kg 2.45/kg 1140.00LMX,SIX, 460kg 0/kg 0.00 M BULL 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.19/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:AAX, 670kg 2.22/kg 1490.00AAX, 695kg 2.16/kg 1500.00FR, 685kg 1.91/kg 1310.00 M BULL 700-800KG Avg Price/KgNR 2.02/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HE, 745kg 2.30/kg 1710.00AA, 700kg 2.26/kg 1580.00FR, 775kg 2.19/kg 1700.00NR, 790kg 2.09/kg 1650.00NR, 770kg 1.96/kg 1510.00 M BULLOCK 300-400KG Avg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 01/12/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 09/08/2022
Tuesday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LB 20-30KG Avg Price/Kg2.97/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 28kg 3.64/kg 101.00, 28kg 3.60/kg 100.00, 28kg 3.48/kg 97.00, 22kg 3.46/kg 77.00, 25kg 3.27/kg 82.00, 29kg 3.10/kg 90.00 LB 30-40KG Avg Price/Kg2.90/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 33kg 3.33/kg 111.00, 31kg 3.26/kg 102.00, 30kg 3.21/kg 97.00, 31kg 3.21/kg 100.00, 35kg 3.20/kg 113.00, 32kg 3.19/kg 103.00 LB 40-50KG Avg Price/Kg2.88/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:, 44kg 3.19/kg 140.00, 42kg 3.06/kg 130.00, 42kg…
Environment Ireland Conference
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Two-day Environment Ireland Conference
The Environment Ireland Conference takes place on 4 and 5 October, 2022, at Croke Park, Dublin. Environment Ireland® is regarded by many to be the country’s major environmental policy and management conference. Now in its 18th year, this two-day event features a range of focused sessions highlighting the pressing issues facing the environment in Ireland and further afield. The conference is all-island in its context and seeks to examine the…
GEM report
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Good Irish rankings in latest GEM report
The latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor GEM report has deduced that Ireland ranks third in Europe for entrepreneurs who have ‘high jobs growth’ expectations. It seems that the country also has the third-highest rate for early-stage female entrepreneurs across European countries, and that one in seven people in Ireland desires to start a business in the next three years. Gender and age gaps for entrepreneurship are also closing, and there is an increase…
House rentals
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Rentals above pre-pandemic levels – report
Rentals in Ireland rose by 11.2% in the year to May 2022, still well above pre-pandemic levels. However, double-digit inflation and sharp price gains are set to give way to greater concerns on affordability, the economic outlook and the impact of the ECB raising interest rates, according to Conall MacCoille, Chief Economist at Davy. And based on anecdotal evidence from estate agents, he expects price inflation to slow in the…
milk price
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Markets indicate valid increase in milk price
Market returns on Irish dairy products indicates scope for a valid increase in the price paid for July milk, according to Irish Farmers Association (IFA) Dairy Chairman Stephen Arthur. “The Ornua PPI showed further increases in July, which points to a continued demand for Irish dairy produce. Processors in Denmark and the Netherlands, among others, have already increased their August milk price; Irish processors have to follow suit,” he said.…
RTB termination notices
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RTB notes an increase in termination notices
The Residential Tenancies Board has said that many landlords are exiting the market as want to sell their property. The volume of termination notices received by the RTB in the first half of 2022 rose by 58%, compared with the latter half of 2021. Almost 3,000 notices of termination were received in the first half of 2022, compared to over 1,800 in the final six months of 2021. Sinn Féin…
World Heritage
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New World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland
Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State with Responsibility for Heritage and Electoral Reform, have announced a new World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland. The Tentative List is an inventory of natural and cultural heritage sites that may have potential to demonstrate Outstanding Universal Value and are therefore suitable for nomination to the World Heritage List. It is a precondition for nomination…
peatland restoration
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Grant funding for peatland restoration
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD yesterday (Monday, 8 August, 2022) announced that he has approved grant funding of up to €75,000 to the Abbeyleix Bog Project for peatland restoration measures in Co. Laois. Announcing the funding under the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme, the Minister said he was delighted to support active and determined community and volunteer groups…
LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 23/11/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 08/08/2022
Monday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. HFR 300-400KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.23/kgHEX 2.03/kgSIX 2.36/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 350kg 3.03/kg 1060.00SIX, 340kg 2.44/kg 830.00SIX, 380kg 2.37/kg 900.00SIX, 385kg 2.34/kg 900.00AAX,AAX,AAX,AAX,AAX,AAX, 358kg 2.32/kg 830.00SIX, 390kg 2.31/kg 900.00 HFR 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.41/kgBBX 2.58/kgCHX 2.69/kgHEX 2.21/kgLMX 2.63/kgPTX 2.90/kgSIX 2.39/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 480kg 3.10/kg 1490.00LMX, 465kg 3.08/kg 1430.00CHX, 450kg 3.02/kg 1360.00CHX, 490kg 3/kg 1470.00LMX, 440kg 3/kg 1320.00LMX, 440kg 2.98/kg 1310.00 HFR 500-600KG Avg…
LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 29/11/2022
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LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 08/08/2022
Monday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. LAMB 30-40KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.49/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 37kg 2.70/kg 100.00LAMB, 31kg 2.69/kg 84.00LAMB, 37kg 2.62/kg 96.00LAMB, 32kg 2.44/kg 78.00LAMB, 32kg 2.38/kg 76.00LAMB, 35kg 2.11/kg 74.00 LAMB 40-50KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.83/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 49kg 3.49/kg 172.00LAMB, 46kg 3.22/kg 148.00LAMB, 49kg 3.10/kg 152.00LAMB, 48kg 3.04/kg 147.00LAMB, 48kg 3.02/kg 146.00LAMB, 50kg 2.98/kg 148.00 LAMB 50-60KG Avg Price/KgLAMB 2.80/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LAMB, 52kg 3.50/kg 180.00LAMB, 56kg…
Ideal Home Show 2022 2023
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Ideal Home Show targets the home improvement market
The Ideal Home Show will be hosted at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin from 21 – 23 October 2022, and 21 – 23 April 2023. The event is the Permanent TSB Ideal Home Show, which aims to help visitors to create their ideal home. Go and explore thousands of new ideas – for everything from interior design, to expert advice, furnishing and decor, to energy saving, windows, doors, kitchens, and bathrooms, home…
Architecture & Building Expo 2022
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Architecture & Building Expo in October
The Architecture & Building Expo is now an established place to meet the country’s top architects, architectural technologists, and other professionals and specifiers. The 2022 gathering takes place from 5 to 6 October, 2022, at the RDS Hall 1, Dublin. The event aims to create a truly unique sales and promotional platform that links suppliers face to face with specifiers, and also with colleagues and the construction industry’s top suppliers…
demand for property
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Sky-rocketing demand for property could cool
Cost-of-living concerns and rising interest rates are set to cool the sky-rocketing demand for property, leading to a year of two halves for the market, according to the latest quarterly house price report from MyHome.ie. The Q2 2022 report, in association with Davy, found that annual asking price inflation slowed to 10.9% nationwide, and was 7.9% in Dublin and 12.7% elsewhere around the country. Meanwhile, the report found quarterly asking…
heatwave
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Gear up for another heatwave
Met Éireann has issued an advisory warning of another heatwave developing from Wednesday, 10 August, 2022 and continuing through the rest of the week and the weekend. The Irish Meteorological Service expects daytime temperatures to widely reach the mid to high 20s. It will remaining uncomfortably warm overnight too. Impacts:• Heat stress, especially for the more vulnerable of the population• High Solar UV index• Risk of water-related incidents The advisory…
ACRES Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme
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Proposed payment rates for next year’s ACRES programme
The ACRES programme comes into effect from January 2023 as part of the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). This substitutes the Green, Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS). Under the new Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), farmers can expect payment rates of over €1,000/ha for some general actions, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) documents show. Figures indicate a rate of €1,047/ha/year proposed for the environmental management of arable…
Green Ribbon
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Green Ribbon walks for mental health
The 10th annual series of Green Ribbon walks to raise awareness around mental health difficulties kicks off this month. Everyone is invited to join in and support the campaign, which is organised by the IFA in partnership with See Change, Coillte, and Mental Health Ireland. Eleven walks have been organised at venues throughout the country during August and September as part of the Green Ribbon campaign. The aim is to…
Dont feed donkey owner consent
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DAFM reminds public not to feed horses and donkeys without owner’s consent
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is urging members of the public not to feed horses and donkeys without the owner’s permission. Many people are enjoying walks along boreens and village roads this summer, and will most likely get the opportunity to see horses and donkeys up close. The Department is urging people, however, not to feed these animals without the owner’s permission. While it may be…
art competition
Arts/Antiques News
Stay Safe with Jessy art competition winners
The Stay Safe with Jessy art competition revealed four winners of toy shop vouchers as reward for their themed entries. The competition is spearheaded by Jessy the Sheep Dog, the Teagasc Farm Safety mascot, who loves to help keep everyone safe on the farm. The initiative was used to raise awareness among children of the dangers and risks around a farm, and to encourage farm families to think about farm…
Auto Trade EXPO tickets RDS Simmonscourt Dublin
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Auto Trade EXPO Aftermarket Exhibition
The annual Auto Trade EXPO returns to RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from 15 to 16 October, 2022. Considered to be Ireland’s largest Auto Aftermarket Exhibition, visitors can expect over 190 stands representing over 900 brands. The event will showcase garage equipment and tools, automotive diagnostic services, the latest vehicle parts and component ranges, as well as all services associated with the auto aftermarket. This is a must attend event for technicians,…
Boyne Valley Food Hub
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Innovative Boyne Valley Food Hub launched
A flagship project of the Boyne Valley Food Innovation District, The Boyne Valley Food Hub, saw Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, turn the sod this past week. The venture will transform almost 800 m² of enterprise space at its Navan site into an innovative food hub with nine Food Grade units available for start-up and scaling food businesses. This includes delivery of a timeshare development…
Avonmore packaging
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Avonmore packaging – reduce, reuse, recycle
As the number one milk brand in Ireland, Avonmore is working towards a better planet starting by ensuring that all its packaging is reduced, reusable or recyclable by 2025. In addition, they are reducing plastic packaging across their portfolio by 25%. They have made the switch from plastic bottles to paper-based Tetra Top ® cartons on their range of Avonmore Fresh Creams. By switching from plastic bottles to Tetra Top…
little museum
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Little Museum of Dublin walking tours
No trip to Dublin is complete without a visit to the award-winning Little Museum of Dublin. You will find history, humour and hospitality in the much-loved venue. Their daily walking tour of St Stephen’s Green begins in the Little Museum of Dublin. Every year 8.1 million people walk through St Stephen’s Green, but it has also played a key role in Irish history. Discover the remarkable story of this handsome park…
beef and sheep
Agriculture/Livestock News
Beef and sheep update – 5 August
Beef prices have steadied this week as supplies of finished cattle tighten on the ground. IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden said factories are actively sourcing suitable cattle and leaving no stock behind – paying 10-15c/kg above base quotes to close out deals.  Factories are paying €4.80 to 5.00kg for steers and €4.85 to 5.05kg for heifers. Y Bulls are ranging from €4.70 to 5.05kg for R/U grades and cows are making…
Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium hosts a Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction
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Kilkenny – Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction – 06/08
Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium hosts a Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday, 6 August, 2022, in Ring 1 at 8:30. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium: +353 56 7721214. Address: St. James Park, Talbot’s Inch Village, Jamespark, Kilkenny. LSL Auctions, LSL News.