The announcement of the 100 million beef fund just before the election was a huge relief for most beef farmers. It seemed that, finally, there was a ...

10 signs your Significant other is a Subtle Scrooge The Christmas season is upon us, with decorations sparkling in every window, “Silver Bells&...

 The “Black Friday” weekend is on its way and motley crews of shoppers are twisting their Dick Dastardly Movember moustaches with a c...

I’m moving back to the country. After leaving college I realised, like most from farming backgrounds, the farm isn’t going to make enough ...

Halloween is fast approaching, bringing with it the menace of ghoulish children threatening your property with “tricks” unless you appease...

In years gone by every farm kept chickens. They provided the household with valuable food in the form of Eggs and meat and an additional source of inc...

In my Fiancée’s Grandmother’s house there is a picture of her grandfather and his horses competing, and winning in the ploughing ba...

Rural crime remains a major issue around the country. Despite 2017 statistics suggesting  that crime in Ireland only rose 3% on the 2016 levels,...

Climate change is wreaking havoc on our farming communities the past few years, particularly this year. A wet winter and spring followed by this drou...

Last time we offered advice for those showing animals at shows this year. So now we’ve put together a few tips for those thinking of headin...

Yes it is show season again so we’ve put together a few tips for those wishing to show some livestock this year. Livestock shows bring a lot of ...

Although many of us rural dwellers don’t like it, the new Shane Ross drink driving bill has been brought about with the aim of saving lives. As ...