Francie Gorman: ‘The next Government needs to acknowledge the strategic importance of our agri-food...
As the General Election approaches this Friday, 29th November, IFA President and Laois farmer Francie Gorman is urging people to recognise the critical importance of...
‘It takes a village’ – Laois farmers urgeded to help teachers deliver farm safety...
AgriKids and Irish Rural Link have urged Laois communities to register their interest in a new farm safety education manual designed to support primary...
News in Brief: Over €6,000 raised for Saplings, Laois farming award finalists, and IDA...
Heritage Golf Club raise €6,100 for Saplings Special School
The Heritage Golf Club in Killenard recently held a Captain's Charity Golf weekend, raising €6,100, with...
Laois dairy farmer and horticulturist announced for prominent agri-leadership conference
Laois dairy farmer, David Fennelly from Emo and horticulturist Liagh Whelehan from just outside Portarlington are among the scholars who will present the findings...
Laois farmer selected for prestigious Nuffield scholarship scheme
Zoey McKay from Ballyfin has been selected as one of four Irish professionals to receive a prestigious Nuffield Ireland Scholarship which will commence in...
More than 2,500 Laois farmers to receive payments totalling over €14 million
Over 2,500 farmers across County Laois will soon receive payments totalling in excess of €14 million it has been announced.
The exact figure for funding...
IFA President set to be honoured with Civic Reception in Laois County Council
Current IFA President Francie Gorman is set to be honoured with a Civic Reception in Laois County Council.
Gorman, who farms in Ballinakill but is...
Laois Macra Laois celebrates mental health awareness month with ‘Be well, Stay well’ panel...
Laois Macra celebrated Mental Health awareness month with a ‘Be well, Stay well’ panel discussion recently.
As part of the Macra Rural Youth calendar, October...
Laois Aubrac open day to highlight breed’s versatility this weekend
The Aubrac breed’s versatility across various Irish farming systems will be the theme of Cathal and William Bannon’s farm open day on Saturday, October...
From Cullahill to Kentucky – Meet the Laois man who is thriving in the...
“Farming is pretty much the same everywhere you go" - Brian Caldbeck, a Laois man working in Kentucky’s agricultural industry, running a business called...
New members encouraged as Portlaoise Macra set to host open evening this week
Portlaoise Macra have announced they will be hosting an open evening for anyone interested in joining the club on Friday, September 27, at 8:30pm...
‘Find your voice and use it’ says Laois children’s author as he launches fourth...
It may be a long way from the Champs-Élysées to Killeen but Brendan McDonald has brought the two together in writing and publishing his...
Double success for Laois man at Young Farmer of the Year 2024 awards
A Laois farmer was successful on the double at the Young Farmer of the Year Awards in The Heritage Hotel last night.
Killeshin native Martin...
In Pictures: Great day out at 70th hosting of Clonaslee Show
IFA President Francie Gorman was on hand to officially open the Clonaslee Show this past Sunday.
2024 marked the 70th hosting of the Show and...
Farming novices in Laois offered opportunity to develop agri career
People in Laois with little to no farming experience are being offered the opportunity to develop agricultural skills and undertake a career in the...
Laois business shortlisted for prestigious National Organic Awards
Bord Bia has announced the shortlist of organic food and drink producers for the National Organic Awards 2024 and a Laois company has made...
In Pictures: Excitement building as countdown now on to start of National Ploughing Championships
With less than two weeks until one of Europe’s largest outdoor events, preparations in Ratheniska are underway for the National Ploughing Championships.
Things are seriously...
Award winning Laois farmer set to take on epic cycle challenge from Donegal to...
Brendan Guinan, caretaker and founder of multi-award-winning Fiorbhia Farm in Boghlone, Portlaoise, is about to embark on an epic cycle challenge.
Mr Guinan will be...
In Pictures: Host of Laois winners as Tullamore Show 2024 proves a big success
Despite traffic delays and congestion, the Tullamore Show on Sunday, August 11, proved a huge success.
Crowds flocked to Tullamore as the event surpassed its...
70 years and still going strong – Clonaslee all set for annual Agricultural and...
Having created confidence in the local community and helped to preserve the fabric of rural Ireland down through the decades, Clonaslee Agricultural and Livestock...
Ministerial climbdown as farming bodies welcome re-instatement of straw chopping scheme
After a week of talks, farming bodies have welcomed a decision by Minister Charlie McConalogue to reinstate in full the Straw Incorporation Scheme that...
Extreme farmer frustration at proposal to suspend Straw Incorporation scheme
The grain harvest has got underway around the country this week - but there is considerable frustration at a Government proposal to immediately suspend...
LOETB and Teagasc team up to offer a range of new training services for...
Laois and Offaly Education and Training Board (LOETB) and Teagasc recently announced a new ground-breaking collaboration to deliver comprehensive training programmes and enhanced learner...
In Pictures: Embrace FARM hosts its Annual Remembrance Service for bereaved farm families
On Sunday, June 30, Embrace FARM held its Annual Ecumenical Remembrance Service, inviting farm families to remember loved ones lost within their community.
Over the...
In Pictures: 2024 Growing Organics programme gets underway at Laois dairy and tillage farm
The 2024 Growing Organics programme has gotten underway at a dairy and tillage farm in the south of Laois.
The year's opening farm walk took...
Laois IFA President says tillage farmers facing ‘perfect storm’ as support urged from Taoiseach
Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) president, Francie Gorman said the delivery of the Tillage Survival Scheme put forward by the IFA is a litmus test...
Laois TD calls for supports for farmers impacted by unprecedented wet weather
Farmers across Laois must be supported in the face of weather conditions that are creating significant pressures on farms, Deputy Charlie Flanagan has said.
The...
Average price of Laois farm land increases by almost 30% per acre in 2023
The average price of farm land in Laois sold in 2023 was €16,359 per acre, up 28% on the 2022 figure.
This is according to...
In Pictures: Farmers protest at Laois County Council over ‘lack of funding’ and ‘over-regulation’
Members of the IFA turned up in big numbers at Laois County Council this morning as part of their 'Enough is Enough' campaign.
Laois IFA...
Three Laois students set for Croke Park for semi finals of Irish Angus Schools...
Three Laois students will be in Croke Park next month to take part in the semi finals of the Irish Angus Schools Competition.
Aoibhe Foyle,...
