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On the eve of the Ploughing a survey shows “collapse” in farmer confidence
Commenting on the Irish Examiner-ICMSA survey results published in today’s edition of that paper showing a “collapse” in farmer confidence, the President of ICMSA, Pat McCormack, said that findings reflected the unprecedented stress and pressures that were bearing down on the state’s farming sector. The survey showed that the percentage of farmers who felt ‘positive’ […]
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Match Report: Thurles Wholesale Cash and Carry Mid Tipperary Junior B Hurling Final
Thurles Wholesale Cash and Carry Mid Tipperary Junior B Hurling Final Moyne Templetuohy 1-19 Drom/Inch 2-21 By Mark Dunne PRO A Drom/Inch goal with five minutes remaining saw them defeat Moyne Templetuohy to claim the Mid Tipperary Junior B Hurling Championship in glorious sunshine in Castleiney on Saturday evening last. Despite an early scare at the back […]
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FARMER UNITY IMPORTANT IN ACHIEVING OUTCOME IN BEEF TALKS
IFA President Joe Healy said that after a difficult weekend of negotiations, a realistic and deliverable agreement has been reached, and will be recommended by all organisations. “During a difficult endgame to the talks, the farm organisations stood together to get the best available outcome for farmers,” he said. “This is far from […]
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Match Report: Roadstone Mid Intermediate Hurling Championship Semi Final
Moyne Templetuohy 2-14 Drom Inch 0-15 By Mark Dunne PRO Goals from U20 stars Gearoid O’Connor and Conor Bowe either side of the half was the difference in this eagerly contested Mid Intermediate Hurling Semi Final played in Holycross on Sunday morning last. Moyne Templetuohy came into the game after topping their County Intermediate group and […]
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Club Notes 16/09/19
Ladies Football: Pride of place this week goes to our two club heroes Roisín Daly and Muireann Lloyd who picked up another two medals for the club on Sunday last where they and the Tipperary Intermediate Ladies team defeated Meath to be crowned champions. All here in Moyne Templetuohy congratulate the two girls and their […]
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Weekly Club Notes – Sep 13th 2019
Our senior hurlers had a disappointing result in the final county group game suffering defeat to Loughmore-Castleiney. An even start had both teams level after 10 minutes but Loughmore had a purple patch over the next 15 minutes outscoring us 1-12 to 0-1. From then on it was an uphill battle to get back […]
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AS BEEF TALKS RESUME, TIME FOR POSTURING AND GRANDSTANDING TO STOP
IFA President Joe Healy welcomed the recommencement of beef talks tomorrow morning. He said it was time to stop the grandstanding and the posturing, and to get down to real talks. “Meat Industry Ireland and the Minister must come forward with concrete and substantive proposals to resolve the issues and improve the position of […]
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SUPPLIER EVENT – LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROCUREMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE GREATER DUBLIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS
InterTradeIreland, together with the Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) are hosting a Supplier Engagement event focusing on Local government procurement opportunities in greater Dublin and surrounding areas. Local government in Ireland manage contracts which support and maintain civic amenities and community services. This is your opportunity to engage with the relevant people on the […]
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CO-OPS MUST NOT LET GLANBIA SET THEIR AUGUST MILK PRICE
IFA National Dairy Committee Chairman Tom Phelan said the 1c/l cut by Glanbia for August milk to a total payout of 27.04c/l + VAT, the second in as many months, is a major blow to the cash flow and confidence of its suppliers. He said this would be seen by all dairy farmers as a threat […]
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IFA POSITION ON 30-MONTH SPECIFICATION
IFA President Joe Healy has clarified the IFA position on the 30-month age rule and other criteria applied by factories for farmers to receive a 12c/kg ‘In-spec’ bonus payment. Joe Healy said “The IFA position has always been that all prime cattle from Quality Assured herds should receive a QA bonus, with no other […]