By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council monthly meeting Gusserane Community Action Group protested outside County Hall, Wexford, yesterday (Monday) before the Wexford County Council December meeting and were met by some elected representatives, including Cathaoirleach Joe Sullivan. The group protested a planning application and renewable energy project, describing it as “a very extensive andContinue reading “Gusserane says NO to Solar Farms”
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River Bann water quality discussion
By Dan Walsh Community and farming groups met with officials from Wexford County Council and the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) in Craanford Community Hall recently where the meeting addressed water quality on the River Slaney, with a particular focus on the River Bann. Hosted by Wexford County Council’s Climate Action and Environment Section inContinue reading “River Bann water quality discussion”
3-day farming seminar at Enniscorthy this weekend
By Dan Walsh Moyne Veterinary Hospital at Enniscorthy will host a three-day seminar on Regenerative Farming this weekend with events at the Riverside Park Hotel and at Enniscorthy Castle on Sunday. This will include a very impressive lineup of speakers from various parts of the industry and country.This is a forum of farmers talking toContinue reading “3-day farming seminar at Enniscorthy this weekend”
Tom Doyle is new IFA Chair
By Dan Walsh Tom Doyle was elected Chair of Wexford IFA at the annual general meeting held in the Farm Centre, Enniscorthy on Monday night. He succeeds Jer O’Mahony, who served for four years. Tom, a beef and tillage farmer from Camolin, has previously served on the IFA National Farm Business Committee and is marriedContinue reading “Tom Doyle is new IFA Chair”
Taoiseach to attend Wexford IFA commemoration
By Dan Walsh An Taoiseach Simon Harris has confirmed he will be guest speaker at the Wexford IFA 70th anniversary Gala Dinner taking place in the Riverside Park Hotel, Enniscorthy, next Saturday evening. IFA president Francie Gorman and President of Wexford IFA Jer O’Mahony will also be amongst the speakers. Mr O’Mahony said the mostContinue reading “Taoiseach to attend Wexford IFA commemoration”
Gorey family farm focus on water quality
By Dan Walsh At a visit on the family farm of Cheryl and Alan Poole, near Gorey, a practical focus on maintaining and enhancing water quality was highlighted as part of Tirlán’s Farming for Water: River Slaney Project aimed at improving the catchment running through Ireland’s south-east. The programme is part of Ireland’s overall Farming for Water EIP andContinue reading “Gorey family farm focus on water quality “
John Murphy reappointed Chairperson at Tirlán Co-Op agm
By Dan Walsh Tirlán Co-operative Society Limited has confirmed that Wexford farmer John G. Murphy from Ballinacoola, Craanford, Gorey, has been reappointed as Chairperson for a further two-year term. Chairperson Murphy was appointed to the Board on June 29th, 2010, and to the position of Vice-Chairperson on June 2nd, 2017. He was first appointed ChairpersonContinue reading “John Murphy reappointed Chairperson at Tirlán Co-Op agm”
Bishop prays for the farming community
By Dan Walsh Bishop Ger Nash has expressed his support and compassion for those in the farming community and other sectors who are experiencing difficulties because of the prolonged spell of poor weather. He asks everyone in the Diocese of Ferns to join with him in praying for favourable weather and also in praying forContinue reading “Bishop prays for the farming community”
Weather causing “untold stress for Wexford farmers”
By Dan Walsh Met Éireann weather stations have recorded significant rainfall with Johnstown Castle showing 153.7mm of rainfall in March which almost double the March long term average rainfall of 79mm. Deputy Paul Kehoe told WexfordLocal.com; “Weather conditions are hammering farmer morale, and we are moving into an unprecedented territory on farms. Farmers are acting responsiblyContinue reading “Weather causing “untold stress for Wexford farmers””
Council backs farmers Enough Is Enough campaign
By Dan Walsh at Wexford County Council meeting Farmers from all parts of Co. Wexford brought their machinery to Carricklawn today where Wexford County Council held the monthly meeting as they rallied against over regulation and invasive restrictions forced on the everyday lives of farmers and won for support for the Enough Is Enough campaign.Continue reading “Council backs farmers Enough Is Enough campaign”
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