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Exclusive Entry at Dungarvan Mart: A Bounty of Weaned Calves
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Exclusive Entry at Dungarvan Mart: A Bounty of Weaned Calves
On 1st June, 2023, Dungarvan Mart – a well-known and respected livestock trading hub in Ireland – gears up for a remarkable event. This Thursday, a unique entry of thirteen weaned calves will grace the stage, offering an exciting opportunity for cattle enthusiasts and farmers alike. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the following link to register. CLICK HERE! Among the special entries are three Aberdeen…
Hennessy Auctioneers Machinery Auctions Set to Impress with Extensive Inventory next Saturday, 20th May
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Hennessy Auctioneers Machinery Auctions Set to Impress with Extensive Inventory next Saturday, 20th May
Portlaoise, Ireland – Hennessy Auctioneers, the renowned name in the auction industry, is gearing up for an exciting event that is sure to attract both seasoned bidders and curious onlookers. On Saturday, 20th May, commencing at 10 am, Hennessy Auctioneers will be hosting a highly anticipated machinery auction at The Old Portlaoise Equestrian Centre (R32 HY05). With gates opening for viewing throughout the week, from Monday to Friday, 9 am…
Exciting Opportunities Await at GVM Abbeyfeale this Saturday
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Exciting Opportunities Await at GVM Abbeyfeale this Saturday, 13th May
Abbeyfeale, Ireland – This Saturday promises to be an eventful day at GVM Abbeyfeale as they gear up for an incredible sale. With a wide range of offerings, buyers and enthusiasts can expect to find stunning, correct, and genuine sucklers up for grabs. Whether you’re in the market for an AA cow and AA bull calf or a CH cow with an AA heifer calf, there’s something to suit every…
Great Selection of 18 AI-Bred Friesian Heifer Calves for Sale at Kilmallock Mart on Monday, 8th May
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Great Selection of 18 AI-Bred Friesian Heifer Calves for Sale at Kilmallock Mart on Monday, 8th May
The agricultural community is buzzing with anticipation for the upcoming sale of 18 Friesian Heifer Calves at Kilmallock Mart next Monday, 8th May. This exceptional offering of high-quality heifer calves, bred through artificial insemination (AI), is a rare opportunity for farmers looking to expand their dairy herds or invest in top-notch breeding stock. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the following link to register. CLICK HERE!…
Arklow Residential Gem on 41 Acres Sells for €1.06 Million in Online Auction Success promoted by Quinn Property
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Arklow Residential Gem on 41 Acres Sells for €1.06 Million in Online Auction Success promoted by Quinn Property
A 4-bedroom residential property in Johnstown, Arklow, Co. Wicklow was sold today, 3rd May 2023, for an impressive €1.06 Million. The sale took place through an online auction conducted by LSL Auctions, with the property being made available by Quinn Property. Watch the full Auction, CLICK HERE! The property, comprising approximately 41 acres, is situated in a prime location just 5 km off the R772, 1 km from the primary…
Special Weanling Sale at Ballymote Mart: Showcasing Quality Weanling Bulls today, Friday, April 28th
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Special Weanling Sale at Ballymote Mart: Showcasing Quality Weanling Bulls today, Friday, April 28th
On Friday, April 28th, Ballymote Mart will host a special Weanling Sale, showcasing a wide array of weanling bulls, drawing attention from farmers and breeders alike. This eagerly anticipated event, taking place in the heart of County Sligo, Ireland, will commence at 10:30 am, with the sale of heifers preceding the bulls. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the following link to register. CLICK HERE! The…
Exceptional Weanling Heifers Take Center Stage at Cootehill Mart today, Friday 21st April
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Exceptional Weanling Heifers Take Center Stage at Cootehill Mart today, Friday 21st April
On Friday, 21st April, Cootehill Mart is gearing up to showcase a select batch of 10 top-class weanling heifers during their weekly sale, starting at 6:30 pm. These smashing heifers, weighing between 330 to 380 kilograms, promise to draw considerable interest from farmers and cattle breeders alike, as they represent the finest stock in the region. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the following link…
Cattle Sale at Ballinasloe Mart on Wednesday, 12th April
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Cattle Sale at Ballinasloe Mart on Wednesday, 12th April
In the picturesque town of Ballinasloe, County Galway, Ireland, lies one of the most renowned livestock marts in the region. The Ballinasloe Mart, a bustling hub for cattle trade, is gearing up for yet another exciting sale on Wesdnesday, 12th April. This particular sale will feature 17 cows, 9 pens of heifers, and 17 pens of bullocks. It’s an event no livestock enthusiast would want to miss. To participate in…
Cootehill Mart to Host Sheep Sale Featuring Super Ewes and Lambs today, Thursday 6th April
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Cootehill Mart to Host Sheep Sale Featuring Super Ewes and Lambs today, Thursday 6th April
Cootehill Mart, is holding a big sheep sale on Thursday, April 6th at 6:30pm. The sale promises to feature a number of super ewes with lambs at foot, along with strong lambs in excellent condition. A large turnout is expected, and buyers are advised to arrive early to avoid missing out on this opportunity to purchase top-quality sheep. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the…
Carrigallen Mart Set to Hold Large Livestock Sale
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Carrigallen Mart Set to Hold Large Livestock Sale with Bulls, Heifers, Calves, and Runners on Saturday, 8th April
Carrigallen Mart, located in the town of Carrigallen in County Leitrim, Ireland, is gearing up for a big livestock sale on Saturday, April 8th. The sale will feature a wide range of animals, including 280 calves and runners in Ring 2, starting at 10am, followed by a dairy sale at 1.30pm. Additionally, there will be 180 bulls in Ring 1 at 11am, including autumn-born bulls Lots 616-635, followed by 150…
Special Suck Calf Sale - Buyer Prizes at Cootehill Mart on Wednesday, 15th March
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Special Suck Calf Sale – Buyer Prizes at Cootehill Mart on Wednesday, 15th March
Cootehill Mart is pleased to announce its upcoming SPECIAL SUCK CALF SALE with exciting BUYER PRIZES on Wednesday 15th March at 6 pm. Due to St. Patrick’s Day, the sale has been rescheduled from its usual Friday evening slot, but normal Friday evening sales will resume on Friday 24th March. To participate in this auction and place a bid, click on the following link to register. CLICK HERE! The SPECIAL SUCK…
€24,712 per Acre: Prime Farmland with c.87 Acres in Kells Sold by Raymond Potterton
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€24,712 per Acre: Prime Farmland with c.87 Acres in Kells Sold by Raymond Potterton
LSL Auctions would like to extend their congratulations to Raymond Potterton for the successful sale of prime land in an online auction held this afternoon. The land comprises approximately 87 acres and adjoins zoned lands under the 2021 Kells Development Plan. Watch the full Online Auction. Click Here! The farm is a superb property entirely covered with top-quality permanent pasture that is suitable for any agricultural use. It is laid…
Sold for €715,000 - Quinn Property Sells Prime 37 Acre Roadside Holding with Derelict Cottage in Co. Wicklow
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Sold for €715,000 – Quinn Property Sells Prime 37 Acre Roadside in Co. Wicklow
In the latest property news, Quinn Property has sold a 37 acre roadside holding with a derelict cottage in Knockanree Upper, Avoca, Co. Wicklow for €715,000. The property was sold in its entirety during an online auction on the afternoon of Tuesday, 28th February. Watch this Online Auction – CLICK HERE! Location The valuable property is located just 1.9km from the picturesque village of Avoca, 5km from Redcross, and 9.5km…
€18,055 per acre: Hennessy Land & Property Auctions Achieves Successful Sale of Prime Agricultural Land in Co. Laois
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Hennessy Auctioneers Offers Prime Agricultural Land at Cashel,Ballyroan, Co.Laois: Register Now!
Are you looking for a prime agricultural land investment opportunity? Hennessy Auctioneers, a leading auctioneer in Ireland, is delighted to present circa 18 acres of prime agricultural land at Cashel, Ballyroan, Co. Laois, which will be sold by online auction via the LSL Auction Platform on Friday, 10th March 2023, at 3 pm. Sign up today to participate in this auction clicking on this link! Location and Features of the Property…
LSL Cattle Sales 25/02/2023: Your Source for Top-Quality Cattle
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Cattle Sales 25/02/2023 at LSL Auctions: Your Source for Top-Quality Cattle
At LSL Auctions, we understand that finding the right and top-quality cattle for your herd can be a challenge. That’s why we’ve compiled a list of the top-quality cattle sales for Saturday, 25th February 2023, from some of the premier locations for buying and selling cattle in Ireland. Whether you’re in the market for a cow in calf, a weanling, or a heifer, we’ve got you covered. Ballinasloe Mart –…
€1.39 Million Sale of Outstanding 89-Acre Roadside Farm at GVM Auctioneers Kilmallock in the Heart of Golden Vale
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€1.39 Million Sale of Outstanding 89-Acre Roadside Farm at GVM Auctioneers Kilmallock in the Heart of Golden Vale
GVM Auctioneers Kilmallock sold at auction this afternoon, Friday 24th February, the property in Ballinlyna, Kilfinane, Co. Limerick, a superb roadside farm situated in the heart of Golden Vale, stretching to C. 89 St. Acres. The final bid won for the price of €1395,000.00 or €15,674 per Acre. If you are in the market for a farm in Ireland’s Golden Vale region, the recent auction sale of Ballinlyna farm, located…
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Looking for your own slice of paradise? The REA Dooley Group has got you covered with their latest offering: 4 lots in Ballymoloney & Ballyquinn, Kilbane, Co. Clare.
The REA Dooley Group presents 4 Lots at Ballymoloney & Ballyquinn, Kilbane, Co. Clare, to the market on Friday, 31st March 2023. Nestled in the heart of County Clare, Ballymoloney & Ballyquinn is a picturesque village that exudes charm and beauty. This hidden gem is the perfect destination for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life and immerse themselves in the tranquility of the Irish countryside.…
food prices
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Food prices – how Ireland fares
Ireland is ranked as second-most expensive for food prices in the Eurozone, a new report states. In 2021, food prices in Ireland were 17% above the EU27 average, making them the second-most expensive in the Eurozone, and third-most expensive in the EU27. Prices for the various types of foods in Ireland in 2021 were all higher than the EU27 average, except for fish which was 3% lower. Irish prices for…
transport projects
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EU funding for transport projects in Ireland
More than €13 million in co-funding has been allocated for transport projects in Ireland under the European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility (CEF). This was announced on 29 June, 2022. These projects will improve transport connectivity and safety as well as supporting the development of future transport systems and technologies across Ireland. The CEF is a key EU funding instrument that aims to promote growth, jobs and competitiveness through targeted infrastructure…
First Home scheme
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First Home scheme roll-out set for July 2022
The First Home shared equity scheme, designed to benefit middle-income home buyers, will be rolled out from early July 2022 according to Housing Minister Darragh O’Brien. Government has allocated a minimum €400m funding to help thousands of first-home buyers to bridge the gap between a too-low income and being able to afford a mortgage. The First Home scheme will be jointly funded by mortgage lenders with the State providing an interest-free…
street feast
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Participate in Street Feast – 26 June, 2022
Street Feast 2022, a national day of community lunches, takes place on Sunday, 26 June. The event is designed to bring neighbours together with the aim of building community spirit and tackling isolation by inspiring conversation and fostering connections. The happening is run by Neighbourhood Network and is supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Joe O’Brien, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, encourages…
Census 2022
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Housing stock increased by over 6% units, census 2022 shows
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has released figures from the Census 2022, showing the preliminary population on Sunday 3 April 2022 as 5,123,536 persons. This is the first time that a census has recorded a population of more than five million people in over 170 years. The population increased by 361,671 persons, or 8%, since April 2016. The housing stock in Ireland increased by over 120,000 units (6%) between 2016…
poverty rates
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Home repayments impact poverty rates
The impact of rent and mortgage repayments on poverty rates affects single parents, disabled people, and renters who depend on housing support most severely, according to a recent Central Statistics Office (CSO) report. Equality think tank Social Justice Ireland (SJI) says almost 20% of the population is in poverty after making rent and mortgage repayments. “The overall poverty rate in Ireland increases from 11.6% before housing costs are included to…
pig scheme
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Applications open for Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme 2
Charlie McConalogue, the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, has announced the opening of applications for the Pig Exceptional Payment Scheme 2 (PEPS2) as of 13 June, 2022. In announcing the scheme, Minister McConalogue said: “As I have consistently stated, our pig farmers are remarkably resilient, but I am acutely aware of the unprecedented challenges they are facing at present. Irish pig farmers, alongside others across the EU, are…
price increase
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Milk indices trending higher – price increase imminent
IFA Dairy chairman Stephen Arthur says processors must step up with a meaningful price increase for May milk if they do not wish to see supply fall further in the second half of the year. Statistics released by the Central Statistics Office show that milk supply for the first four months of 2022 was lower than 2021, despite an increase in milk price. “This reflects the massively higher cost of…
antiques & collectors fair
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Browse the Dun Laoghaire Antiques & Collectors Fair
The next Dun Laoghaire Antiques & Collectors Fair is scheduled for 26 June, 2022. It will be hosted by Antique Fairs Ireland and held at the Fair Royal Marine Hotel, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire from 11am to 6pm.This is a regular antiques and collectors fair, featuring a wide range of trade stands selling antique furniture, retro decor, fine art, jewellery, vintage fashion, coins and collectables, and much more. The Fair…
agriculture
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Agriculture the backbone of rural economies – ICMSA
As government talks over sectoral targets continue, farmers are hoping that Charlie McConalogue, the Minister for Agriculture, will “hold the line” on keeping carbon emission cuts to the lower end of the scale. If Ireland has any chance of meeting its climate goals, agricultural emissions must drop by closer to 30%, not 22% as stated last November 2021. “It is necessary that we hold the line and set an aspiration…
Night-Time Economy
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Night-Time Economy programme is a go
Catherine Martin, the Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, has announced the start of the selection process to pick six Irish towns or cities to take part in the new Night-Time Economy pilot programme. The venture – which includes the appointment of Night-Time Economy advisors in each of the selected towns or cities – aims to help boost the night-time economy and promote an eclectic, vibrant night-time…