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Rare collectibles at Navan Antiques & Vintage Fair

The Navan Antiques & Vintage Fair will be hosted at the Ardboyne Hotel in Dublin Road, Navan, on Sunday, 14 August, 2022. The fair will include thousands of items – from rare coins and other collectables, to antique and vintage jewellery, silver and countless items for the home, including a selection of antique furniture, along with vintage fashion accessories, and a plethora of oddities and curios from a bygone time,…

Irish Holstein Friesian Association National Open Day

The Irish Holstein Friesian Association (IHFA) National Open Day will showcase the Ballytigue herd of Aidan and Sally Ann Frawley in Limerick on 7 July, 2022. The venue is at the Frawley’s farm located 2.5 kms from O’Rourke’s Cross on the N20 Limerick to Cork road on the R518 towards Ballingarry/ Rathkeale/ Newcastle West. This IHFA National Open Day will include Inter-Club Stock Judging, Macra na Feirme and YMA Stock…

Masterpiece London Art Fair at the Royal Hospital Chelsea

For many, Masterpiece London is an unmissable art fair where visitors can view and buy the finest works of art, design, furniture and jewellery – from antiquity to the present day. The fair offers an opportunity for new and established collectors to discover exceptional works for sale, from international exhibitors spanning every major market discipline. It will run from 30 June to 6 July 2022. The Royal Hospital Chelsea will…

ACRES agri-scheme falls short on rewards, says ICSA

ICSA rural development chair, Tim Farrell, has commented that the new ACRES agri-environment scheme still leaves farmers baffled as to how it will reward those who want to go the extra mile for environmental objectives. He said: “There is a definitive lack of ambition to reward farmers. There doesn’t seem to be much innovation in what has been announced to convince farmers that this is a worthwhile improvement on GLAS.” “Instead,…

Average age of home buyers stands at above 40

Statistics compiled by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) indicate that the average age of house buyers is going up – it seems that the median age of single home buyers has gone above 40, with joint purchasers standing at 38. Their recent data on the characteristics of Residential Property Purchasers in all Local Electoral areas (LEA) in the country was based on 2019 figures. The median national average age has…

Calf registrations pass two-million mark

This year’s calf registrations have passed the two-million mark as calving season draws to a close. According to the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation (ICBF), some 2,012,245 calves were registered as of 17 June, 2022. This is up ever so slightly by 3,987 calf registrations when compared with the same date in 2021. “When we look closer we can see that beef births are actually on the decline with over 21,000…

DairyBeef500 launched to focus on dairy beef production

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD recently launched a new programme – DairyBeef500 – focused on dairy beef production. The event took place on the O’Hanrahan family farm near Thomastown in County Kilkenny. Peter farms in partnership with his father, Thomas, and runs Friesian and early maturing steers in a calf-to-beef system. Dairy calf-to-beef demonstration farms have been selected throughout the country to illustrate key…

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…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 27/01/2023

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 24/06/2022

Friday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SC 500-600KG Highest Price/Kg Lots:SAX, 580kg 2.69/kg 1560.00LMX, 575kg 2.54/kg 1460.00SI, 590kg 1.69/kg 1000.00 SC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.19/kgCHX 2.44/kgLMX 2.70/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 665kg 2.83/kg 1880.00LMX, 650kg 2.72/kg 1770.00LMX, 620kg 2.63/kg 1630.00LMX, 640kg 2.62/kg 1680.00SIX, 685kg 2.61/kg 1790.00CHX, 620kg 2.5/kg 1550.00 SC 700-800KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.59/kgLMX 2.92/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 715kg 3.16/kg 2260.00LMX, 770kg 3.09/kg 2380.00CHX, 760kg 2.93/kg 2230.00CHX, 740kg 2.92/kg 2160.00CHX,…

Sean O Boyle – Williamstown, Co Galway – 24/06

Lot 1, Price 86000.00Sean O Boyle Auctioneers bring to auction via LSL Auctions a residential and commercial property at Main Street, Williamstown, Co. Galway at in Tarmey’s Pub, Williamstown on Friday 24 June, 2022 at 16:00. Lot 1:This is a substantial property new to the market. Comprises of residential and commercial which offers great potential. Whilst in need of refurbishment this property presents an ideal investment. Suitable for rental accommodation,…

Hennessy Land Property Auctions – Co. Laois – 24/06

Hennessy Land Property Auctions brings to auction via LSL Auction a property at Co. Laois on Friday, 24 June, 2022. Lot: 1 C. 120 acre (48.57Ha) residential farm laid out in one division which includes approx. 15 acres of forestry (planted approx. 25 years). Description The land is presently in grassland production. The land is laid out in nice sized fields. The farm has a central road way leading from…

Photograph beef farming moments and win!

Capture what makes beef farming great and share your photograph to win with Teagasc. We know Irish beef farmers are passionate about what they do and we want to celebrate their hard work by giving away some prizes! The ‘This is Beef Farming’ photo competition aims to highlight the multiple things that make Irish beef farming great! Entries could feature the importance of family on the farm and the dedication…

IFA partners with Euronit for National Ploughing Championships

The Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) will partner with Euronit again for this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co. Laois in September, 2022. Euronit, formerly known as Tegral, has been at the heart of agriculture and farms across Ireland since 1936. They look forward to presenting their new look and having the opportunity to connect again with farmers, fabricators and co-ops from across Ireland. Tegral as a company has been…

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…

‘Above Us the Milky Way’ opens at Void Gallery

Void Gallery presents ‘Above Us the Milky Way’, an exhibition featuring the work of artists Orna Kazimi, Kubra Khademi, Mario García Torres and Erkan Özgen at 10 Waterloo Place, Derry-Londonderry, from 25 June to 27 August, 2022. There will be a preview on opening night from 6 to 8pm. The title of the exhibition is taken from a novel by Fowzin Karimi that explores the complexities and the impact of…

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 12/09/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Cattle Mart 23/06/2022

Thursday’s selected Cattle Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. DC 400-500KG Avg Price/KgAAX 2.03/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:HEX, 460kg 2.07/kg 950.00AAX, 480kg 2.04/kg 980.00AAX, 490kg 2.02/kg 990.00 DC 500-600KG Avg Price/KgAAX 1.94/kgFR 2.13/kgFRX 2.50/kgHEX 1.90/kgSIX 1.38/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:FR, 515kg 3.79/kg 1950.00FRX, 585kg 2.91/kg 1700.00SIX, 560kg 2.32/kg 1300.00FR, 585kg 2.19/kg 1280.00CHX, 580kg 2.16/kg 1250.00FRX, 570kg 2.09/kg 1190.00 DC 600-700KG Avg Price/KgCHX 2.17/kgDC 2.29/kgFR 1.80/kgFRX 1.97/kgHEX 2.06/kgLMX 2.41/kgSIX 2.22/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:LMX, 670kg 2.61/kg 1750.00SIX,…

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 20/07/2022

LSL Select Price Report – Sheep Mart 23/06/2022

Thursday’s selected Sheep Mart Price Report: Copyright LSL Auctions. SHEEP 20-30KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 2.21/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 29kg 3.17/kg 92.00SHEEP, 29kg 3.10/kg 90.00SHEEP, 28kg 0.36/kg 10.00 SHEEP 30-40KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.00/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 37kg 3.68/kg 136.00SHEEP, 39kg 3.55/kg 139.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.5/kg 133.00SHEEP, 38kg 3.5/kg 133.00SHEEP, 37kg 3.37/kg 126.00SHEEP, 30kg 3.33/kg 100.00 SHEEP 40-50KG Avg Price/KgSHEEP 3.09/kgHighest Price/Kg Lots:SHEEP, 44kg 3.54/kg 157.00SHEEP, 40kg 3.52/kg 141.00SHEEP, 46kg 3.52/kg 162.00SHEEP, 44kg 3.45/kg 152.00SHEEP, 44kg…

Earthworms contribute to crop disease biocontrol

With the move towards less-intensive cultivation practices, some have asked whether it’s time to revisit the guidance and look at disease management from a different angle. A research team from SRUC and The University of Nottingham has studied whether dragging blades through soil is good for earthworms, which may have implications for crop diseases. Earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris) provide well-documented benefits to soil health. Yet, their role as a naturally occurring…

Asian Art in London Summer Event

The inaugural Asian Art in London Summer Event will take place during London’s summer season, from Wednesday, 29 June to Saturday, 2 July, 2022. Collectors and visitors can enjoy exhibitions, a packed talk schedule and a themed art trail all focused on the very best Asian art that London has to offer. Participating galleries will hold a series of talks and events. See here for each day to see the full list of events…

New agricultural apprenticeships initiated this year

Teagasc will roll out three new agricultural apprenticeships this year. The news was announced by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue. He added that the provision of agricultural internships in the agri-food sector “is a matter for individual companies to consider”. There are currently 17 agricultural courses available by Teagasc across 25 training locations. These comprise seven agricultural colleges and 17 regional education locations. The apprenticeships are…

Online Art Appreciation Course Art of Light

Online art appreciation course: The Art of Light

The National Gallery of Ireland is hosting an online art appreciation course The Art of Light. It will run from 4 October to 22 November, 2022. These 8-week evening courses are the perfect way to learn more about art; to discover little-known works from the Gallery’s collection; get to know old favourites in more depth, and explore other great collections of the world with expert art historians and guest speakers.…

Pay farmers on the day for cattle, says IFA

Buyers should pay farmers on the day for their cattle, says the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA). Sharing the latest prices reported as quoted or paid to IFA members, sales per kilogram in general are slightly down for the week of 22 June, 2022 compared to the week of 15 June, 2022. 22 June, 2022 Steer base €5.10/5.20/kg. Heifer base €5.15/5.25/kg. Young bulls R/U €5.00/5.40/kg. Higher prices and flat deals for…

Limerick farmers excel at Dairygold Milk Quality Awards

Gearoid and Sarah Maher from Killuragh, Cappamore, Co. Limerick are the overall winners of the 2021 Dairygold Milk Quality Awards and regional winners of the best quality milk supply to Dairygold last year. Gearoid farms in partnership with his wife Sarah with a herd of 80 Pedigree Friesian cows. The herd produced 500kg milk solids per cow in 2021 with an average Somatic Cell Count (SCC) of 118 and Total…

€5 million boost for entertainment sector

The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has allocated €5 million to the Local Live Performance Programming Scheme (LLPPS) to boost the local entertainment sector. This will help local authorities provide live performance opportunities for artists nationwide. More than 5,500 individual artists, performers and workers have benefitted from this scheme since its launch mid-2021. This year, a further €5 million in funding has boosted the reopening of…

Runway Monday Newark Antiques Collectors Fair

Runway Monday at Newark Antiques and Collectors Fair

The Runway Monday at Newark Antiques and Collectors Fair can be found on the runway strip adjacent to the Newark Air Museum and the Newark & Nottinghamshire Showground. It will run on Monday 27 June, 2022, from 8am to 5pm. This one-day fair offers an abundance of antique and vintage chic. One can source antiques, vintage and collector’s items for the best prices. Whether you are a business owner, an…

€1.5bn agri-environment scheme named

The €1.5 billion scheme that is the single biggest investment ever by an Irish government has been named the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (‘ACRES’). This was announced recently by the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue. This agri-environment scheme forms part of Ireland’s draft €9.8 billion CAP Strategic Plan (CSP) and will target 50,000 farm families. The announcement of the scheme name formed part of the update…

Antiques Roadshow at the Hunt Museum Limerick

The Friends of the Hunt Museum will host an Antiques Roadshow on Sunday 26 June, 2022 from noon to 4pm. Visitors will be able to have any object identified and valued by a panel of experts from the Irish Antique Dealers Association as well as well-known auctioneers. These experts will cover all areas including books, coins, general ephemera, glass, ceramics, silver, pictures, furniture, textiles, to name a few. In fact,…

Call to agri-tech startups to enter Agri T-Jam

The fifth annual Agri T-Jam, hosted by Tesco and World Agri-Tech provides seed/early-stage agri-tech startups worldwide with an opportunity to work with Tesco and its supply chain partners to help them achieve net-zero. At least one of the finalists will receive: Fast-track introductions and mentoring by the agriculture team at Tesco and its supplier networkPotential to trial the solutionPitch live at the World Agri-Tech Innovation SummitSchedule 1-to-1 meetings with investors…

Farming industry “needs a break” regarding green diesel

At a recent meeting at Ballymote Mart, Sligo-Leitrim Sinn Féin representative Martin Kenny put out the call for government to commit to lower green diesel (agricultural diesel) prices below €1.20/L. Kenny highlighted the fact that while cattle and sheep prices are up, they have not doubled, as has the cost of everything, which “seems to have doubled and even more doubled”. He added that the price of fertiliser alone has doubled and,…

Enhanced Illness Benefit extended until end September

The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, TD, announced on 21 June, 2022 that the Government has approved the extension of the Enhanced Illness Benefit from the end of June until the end of September 2022. Employees and self-employed people diagnosed with Covid-19 or as a probable source of infection by a medical practitioner are eligible. The Benefit is paid at the weekly rate of €350 from the first day…