News - Leitrim IFA
Farmers urged to stay vigilant following bird flu outbreaks
Farmers are bringing in their flocks to protect them from bird flu, but the new rules don't take effect until Monday.
Nov 8, 2025 09:17
Leitrim IFA chairman says rising costs force farmers onto social welfare
New figures show 298 people in Leitrim got Farm Assist or Rural Social Scheme payments last year.
Jul 25, 2024 16:58
ICBF to hold public meeting in Leitrim on Tuesday
The group says this will be an information meeting on the changes in beef breeding indexing.
Nov 26, 2023 14:21
Leitrim IFA chair believes grass regrowth not major issue for local farmers
He says many will only now be turning their attention to a second cut of silage
Jun 8, 2023 17:41
Leitrim men posthumously awarded for contribution to IFA
The award recognises the commitment shown by both men to the farm organisation.
Mar 26, 2023 11:09
Leitrim IFA representative calls for tighter dog controls
IFA sheep chairman, Kevin Comiskey, says that stricter enforcement is needed to protect flocks.
Jan 4, 2023 13:19
Farm families and public encouraged to attend special IFA meeting in Carrick-On-Shannon
The event takes place at 8pm in the Bush Hotel and Mary McGovern who's Chair of Leitrim IFA's Farm Families Committee says it will beneficial for the public to be informed on rural crime prevention and the nursing home fair deal scheme
Dec 5, 2022 17:50
Local farmers to stage farm protest in Dublin this weekend
The protest takes place on Sunday.
Nov 19, 2021 18:01
Leitrim IFA Chair appeals to motorists and farmers to be patient
He says there needs to be equal respect on the roads.
Jul 23, 2021 17:43
Tributes paid to former Leitrim IFA Chairman Pat Gilhooley
Tributes have been paid to former chair of Leitrim IFA Pat Gilhooley who passed away on Sunday. The Aughnasheelin man just missed out by five
Nov 10, 2020 08:22Shannonside Newsletter
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