Farm Safety Week begins today across the UK and Ireland.
Farm Safety Week begins today across the UK and Ireland.
This year, organisers are encouraging farmers to Rethink Safety and be more aware of the everyday risks and how to reduce them.
Farmers are being urged to take regular short breaks and build enjoyment into the working day to help alleviate stress.
IFA President, Tommevara's Tim Cullinan says it's also important to carry out safety checks:
IDA Improve Number Of Investments In 2025
Investments are up 38% from last year.
Housing Commencements Rise In Midlands
Westmeath has seen the biggest surge compared to this time last year.
Portiuncula Maternity Alliance Push HSE For Set Timeline On Reinstating Services
A new survey shows 84% of women reported a good or very good maternity experience at Portiuncula.
Emergency Services Attending Scene Of Westmeath Crash
The incident took place in Ballymore this afternoon.
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Questions remain over when the Taoiseach knew of Mr Gavin’s unpaid tenant issue.
Thousands Of Farmers Descend On Brussels To Oppose Mercosur Trade Deal
The IFA President is one those taking part.
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Councillor Noel Cribbin feels it could make a real difference to Edenderry.
Quarter Of Residents In Laois IPAS Centre Granted Permission To Stay In Ireland
The inspection took place at Didean Portlaoise in September.
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The incident took place around 8am this morning.
Gardaí Investigating Criminal Damage At Midlands Pharmacy
The incident took place in the early hours of this morning.
Midlands County Hosts Water Safety Awards Ceremony
Stephen O’Toole, Chairperson of Laois Water Safety, said he was proud of the success of the recent water safety classes
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Visits to Brosna Ward are allowed only for compassionate or critical cases.
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Protests are taking place in Brussels today.
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Fianna Fáil Warns Ireland Must Stay Competitive Amid Minimum Wage Increase
The minimum wage will rise to €14.15.
Uisce Eireann Confirms Completion Of Offaly Works
The replacement of old water pipes in Lusmagh began in October.
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It happened in Killaderry yesterday afternoon.
Biodiversity Children's Book Launches In Midlands
The Three Billy Goats Gruff of Carlow' is a project by the local authority in Carlow.
Over €3.8m In IT And Minor Works Grants Going To Midlands Schools
Standardised payments are also being brought in for the grants.
Midlands Property Prices Continuing To Rise
CSO figures show national prices are up 7.3% in the year to September.
