Ploughing 2017

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September 19, 2017
Ploughing 2017

Attending the first day of this years Ploughing Championships was a wise decision, it was a fine day with the rain staying away for the crowd of around 112,500. Helping out at the Safety Village I saw huge crowds taking an avid interest in the activity in the safety demonstration arena. The dramatic demonstration featuring…

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Road Traffic Bill 2017

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September 15, 2017
Road Traffic Bill 2017

Tom Murphy (on behalf of PAC Ireland) was invited to attend a meeting at the Department of Transport to discuss proposed amendments to legislation contained in the Road Traffic Bill, 2017, which was published during the Summer.  This Bill ensures that those who are found to be driving with levels of alcohol which are known…

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Agricultural Land Drainage

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September 7, 2017
Agricultural Land Drainage

Teagasc is again running a land drainage training course from 26th September to 8th November.  Teagasc ConnectEd will deliver the QQI Level 6 course in Agricultural Land Drainage, Theory and Design beginning 26th September 2017. The course will be delivered over 4 x 2 day blocks at various locations across Ireland.  The purpose of this…

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Theft of Agricultural Machinery

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September 2, 2017
Theft of Agricultural Machinery

Gardaí are warning farmers and agricultural contractors to be on their guard and to take appropriate security measures after a recent spate of agri machinery thefts. Gardaí frequently find when thefts are reported the owner doesn’t have important information easily to hand. The more information you can give the more chance there is of recovering your property. Gardaí…

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