Tag: Tipperary News

  • ICMSA say “Window of Opportunity” for talks to resolve beef crisis

      The President of ICMSA, Mr. Pat McCormack has said that a “window of opportunity” in relation to the beef crisis may have opened up that might allow progress to be made towards a solution that “everyone wants and needs”.  Mr. McCormack said that talks should be reconvened as soon as possible with a bilateral…

  • FACTORY CATTLE PRICES 28th AUGUST

    FACTORY CATTLE PRICES 28th AUGUST

      Prices reported as quoted or paid to IFA Members Steer base €3.45/3.50/kg. Heifers €3.55/3.60/kg. Young Bulls O/R/U €3.20-3.55/kg. Cows €2.80/3.30/kg. In-spec bonus 12c/kg above base price. FACTORY BASE QUOTES C/KG Steers Heifers Cows Dunbia 345/350 355/360 280 – 330 Kepak Athleague 345/350 355/360 280 – 330 Moyvalley Meats 345/350 355/360 280 – 330 Euro…

  • FF Calls For Minister Creed To Appear Before Oireachtas Agriculture Committee

      Fianna Fáil Spokesperson on Food and Horticulture Jackie Cahill TD has contacted the Chairperson of the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture, Food and the Marine to request the appearance of Minister Michael Creed before it to outline what progress has been made in resolving the ongoing beef crisis. He’s also calling on the Minister…

  • MINISTER’S DECISION TO HOLD BACK 15% OF ANC PAYMENT A BLOW TO FARMERS

    MINISTER’S DECISION TO HOLD BACK 15% OF ANC PAYMENT A BLOW TO FARMERS

      IFA Deputy President Richard Kennedy has criticised the decision by the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed to hold back 15% of the 2019 ANC payments. This will result in over €35m not getting to farmers until December. “Normally, 100% payment is made in September. However, the Minister has decided to pay only 85% next…

  • Recommendations following the review of current practice and safety implications of electric mobility devices

      Electric personal mobility devices, including e-scooters, should be defined in legislation, and any such definition should be sufficiently broad to future-proof the legislation to account for the pace of development of this technology.  Consideration could be given to revising the classification of a mechanically propelled vehicle (MPV), or indeed the creation of a new category of…

  • 28 August 2019

    28 August 2019

      Parish News Anniversary Masses next weekend: We pray for all whose anniversaries occur, and for whom the following Masses will be offered. Saturday 8pm Mass : Biddy Stapleton and Nellie Patterson. Sunday: 11am Month’s Mind Mass: Nicky Cooney, Coolataggle. An Evening with ‘The Priests’ We are delighted to welcome to the Cathedral of the Assumption Thurles Fr.…

  • NOTICE OF DECISION TO CLOSE ROADS TO FACILITATE THE INSTALLATION OF A CATTLE UNDERPASS ON THE L-3404-3 AT BALLYSHEEHAN, CLOGHEEN, CO. TIPPERARY.

      TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROAD ROADS ACT 1993 – 2015 (SECTION 75 OF THE ROADS ACT 1993) ROADS REGULATIONS 1994. Decision to close Roads to facilitate the installation of a cattle underpass on the L-3404-3 at Ballysheehan, Clogheen, Co. Tipperary. Notice is hereby given that Tipperary County Council has made an Order closing the following…

  • NOTICE OF DECISION TO CLOSE ROADS TO FACILITATE THE QUEST LOUGH DERG EVENT

      TEMPORARY CLOSING OF ROAD ROADS ACT 1993 – 2015 (SECTION 75 OF THE ROADS ACT 1993) ROADS REGULATIONS 1994. DECISION TO CLOSE ROADS to facilitate Quest, Lough Derg,Co. Tipperary NOTICE is hereby given that Tipperary County Council has made an Order closing the following roads: ROAD TO BE CLOSED: 1) Ballina: Lakeside Drive L-6090-0…

  • Kilruane MacDonaghs Notes Aug-28-2019

    Kilruane MacDonaghs Notes Aug-28-2019

      All-Ireland Under 20 Congratulations to Craig Morgan, Jerome Cahill, Kian O’Kelly, the Tipperary U20 team and management on a fantastic victory over Cork. Craig became the first Kilruane MacDonaghs player to lead a Tipperary team to All-Ireland success. Eight MacDonaghs players have now won U21/U20 All-Ireland medals: Len Gaynor 1964; Eamon O’Shea & Enda…

  • FARMERS ARE PLAYING THEIR PART IN ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE, BUT NEED A LEVEL PLAYING PITCH

    FARMERS ARE PLAYING THEIR PART IN ADDRESSING CLIMATE CHANGE, BUT NEED A LEVEL PLAYING PITCH

      Speaking at the Smart Farming Farm Talk & BBQ today (28th August) IFA President, Joe Healy outlined the measures that farmers are taking to address climate change. He highlighted an appetite in the sector to do more, provided leadership and support comes from Government and the EU. The Smart Farming Farm Talk & BBQ,…