‘Farmers are the unsung heroes of climate action’ says new Laois IFA President Francie...
In his inauguration speech today at the 69th AGM of the Irish Farmers Association, IFA President Francie Gorman said Irish farmers are the unsung...
Laois farmer receives honorary life membership to the IFA
Outgoing IFA President Tim Cullinan presented honorary life membership to a Laois farmer at a recent meeting.
Mr Cullinan has since been replaced by Laois...
‘You can go for a drink with Francie or you can go into any...
When Michael McEvoy from Spink encouraged Francie Gorman to get involved in the IFA a long number of years ago now, neither man could...
ELECTED: Laois man Francie Gorman confirmed as new president of the IFA
Laois man Francie Gorman has been elected as the new president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA).
After an extensive campaign Gorman was elected at...
Counting of votes for IFA president underway as Francie Gorman surges into an early...
The counting of votes for the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) is underway with Laois man Francie Gorman currently ahead according...
Laois farmer elected as chairman of IFA’s national livestock committee
Laois beef farmer Declan Hanrahan from Borris-in-Ossory has been elected as elected Chairman of the IFA's National Livestock Committee.
Hanrahan was previously vice-chairman of that committee...
Francie Gorman: ‘If you told me three months ago I’d be where I am...
His son, Tom’s, 10th birthday party at Roll and Bowl, Portlaoise, took more out of him than the previous five months on the IFA...
Five Laois Finalists at Better Farming Awards 2023
Laois boasts five finalists in this year’s FBD Better Farming Awards, awarding the highest levels of achievement made in the industry’s move towards a...
IFA presidential voting underway across the country as Laois members set to cast their...
Voting for the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) began last week, with the process to continue throughout the month ahead of...
‘Once in a generation disaster year for tillage production’ warns Laois IFA president hopeful
IFA Presidential Candidate Francie Gorman says a “once in a generation disaster year” for tillage farmers must be responded to with a comprehensive aid...
Gorman hugely enthused as IFA presidential campaign hits top gear
Francie Gorman, the Laois man who is hoping to become the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA), says he is hugely enthused...
66,250 brave the weather on day one of National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska
66,250 visitors revelled in all of the action on day 1 of this year’s National Ploughing Championships in Ratheniska, Co Laois.
Despite inclement weather conditions,...
Ploughing 2023: Navigating the Garda traffic plan as more than 200,000 people set for...
The 2023 National Ploughing Championships get underway tomorrow, Tuesday, September 19 in Ratheniska, and An Garda Síochána have detailed their traffic management plan.
Over 200,000...
In Pictures: Huge support as Francie Gorman officially launches his IFA presidential bid
Over 350 people were in attendance at the Abbeyleix Manor Hotel on Friday night as Laois farmer Francie Gorman officially launched his campaign to...
Francie Gorman: ‘There are enough people outside rural Ireland prepared to knock farming and...
The Laois man that is seeking to become the next president of the Irish Farmers Association (IFA) says that the biggest challenge he will...
Laois to host Green Ribbon walk to spread awareness about mental health difficulties
IFA President, Tim Cullinan is encouraging farm families to attend and support the upcoming Green Ribbon walk.
The walk is organised by IFA in partnership...
In Pictures: The full list of winners and great images from the renowned Ossory...
The Ossory Agricultural Show recently returned to the Ossory Showgrounds in Kilbreedy, Rathdowney.
Below is the full, extensive results from the show.
Photographer Alf Harvey was...
“Agricultural mechanic must be considered for placement on the critical skills list,” says local...
Independent TD Carol Nolan says that urgent consideration must be given to placing the role of agricultural or heavy vehicle mechanic on the Critical...
‘Urgent clarity needed on why Ireland imported 70,000 tonnes of beef in the last...
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said she will be engaging with the Minister for Agriculture to establish why Ireland has seen beef imports hit...
Laois man enters the running to become next IFA national president
Francie Gorman from Spink is set to contest for the position of IFA national president later this year.
He is the current South Leinster chairman...
Durrow/Abbeyleix Macra all set to host pizza night for new members
Durrow/Abbeyleix Macra na Feirme is set to hold a new Macra members pizza night next weekend.
This will take place on Saturday, May 27, from...
‘Farmers need more than a press release from ministers’ says local TD as worrying...
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan has called on the Minister for Agriculture 'to step up measures to effectively tackle livestock worrying'.
Deputy Nolan was...
Embrace FARM calls for more accurate data on the causes and impacts of death...
At Embrace FARM’s Encircle Conference in Tullamore recently, attendees heard that more data is needed on the causes and impacts of death and injury...
GRAPHIC CONTENT: Local farmer urging dog owners to keep their pets on a leash...
A local sheep farmer has urged people walking in the Togher Woods area to please keep their pets on leashes while enjoying the walkways.
The...
In Pictures: Laois man crowned 16th Mr Personality at Macra na Feirme annual competition
A Laois man has been crowned the 16th Mr Personality at a Macra na Feirme annual competition.
Mountmellick native Andrew Dunne was named the winner...
‘A generation of young farmers are being betrayed by this Government’ says local TD
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan, has accused the government of 'betraying young farmers'.
Deputy Nolan was speaking after Macra na Feirme announced it was...
Mountmellick man all set to represent Laois at Macra Mr Personality Festival
Andrew Dunne will represent Laois at the 16th Annual Mr Personality Festival which is being organised by Kilkenny County Macra na Feirme.
The festival will...
Moo Cow: How one Laois farm family is thinking differently with its fresh milk...
A Laois farm family is enjoying an enthusiastic response to its fresh milk vending machine located at the Solas Eco Garden Centre, Portarlington.
Micheál Finlay,...
Three Laois growers among 13 top grain suppliers honoured for their top-class crops
Three Laois growers picked up coveted awards at the Tirlán Quality Grain Supplier of the Year Awards ceremony.
From feed beans to food grade oats,...
Laois farmer honoured with top prize at Irish Malting Barley awards ceremony in Guinness
Laois farmer Paul Delaney from outside Portlaoise has claimed the 2022 Irish Malting Barley Excellence award at a ceremony in the Guinness Storehouse in...
