Henry warns of TikTok dangers on farms
A leading farm official in the North West has issued warnings in relation to youngsters that are recording pranks with farm machinery for uploading on the ‘TikTok’ social media channel. The IFA chairperson in Sligo Kathleen Henry has hit out at the practice describing it as ‘very dangerous’ and…
Animal collection strike will impact on local farmers
The Animal Collectors Association have commenced strike action today in a dispute over ‘the new fallen animal scheme’. From today there will be no service to collect the fallen animal, farmesr will have no option but to transport dead animals to the various Knackery yards as they cannot bury…
Sligo IFA to hold meeting on wills and succession
A special IFA County executive meeting will take place in the Sally gardens Ballisodare on Monday night next at 9 p.m. The meeting with discuss the issue of Wills and Succession. Chairperson of the Sligo IFA Kathleen Henry she’s encouraging as many farmers as possible to attend this meeting and…
New IFA president to make changes to the organisation
The new President of the IFA, Tim Cullinane may only be a few days into his term, however he has already hit the ground running with his opening address to the National Council organisation. The Tipperary farmer has also impressed many observers by the way he has held various dealings…
Farmers to meet election candidates in Sligo
The IFA will host a general election debate this evening in the Sligo Park Hotel. Proceedings are due to get underway at 8.30 p.m. and so far fifteen of the 19 candidates contesting the election the Sligo Leitrim Constituency have confirmed that they will be participating in tonight’s event.…
Farmers in the North West invited to meet general election candidates
Farmers from throughout Sligo, Leitrim, South Donegal and North Roscommon are invited to a meeting with the general election candidates on Wednesday, January 29th in Sligo. The meeting, organised by Sligo IFA, wiill take place in The Sligo Park Hotel, starting at 8:30pm. Sligo IFA Chairperson Kathleen Henry says all…
Tim Cullinan’s ability in securing transfers proves vital in IFA success
Tim Cullinan has been elected as the next president of the Irish Farmers’ Association, and will succeed outgoing president Joe Healy. Cullinan was elected following the second count in the association’s presidential election at the Castleknock Hotel in Dublin yesterday. Cullinan saw off competition from national livestock chairman Angus Woods…