Thursday, 30 Jul

Skillnet course on grass measurement, 11am, on farm of John Concannon, Carrickboy, Co Longford.

Saturday, 1 Aug

St Ciaran’s Services for adults and children with special needs fundraiser, Sheemore Inn, Kilclare, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim. Enq: Catherine 087-7619609.

Ballygar Truckin 2015, Co Galway. Truck reversing competition at 12.30pm and a truck run of local towns at 4.30pm. All proceeds to Croí and Cancer Care West. Info: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ballygar-Truckin

Tuesday, 4 Aug

IFA sheep meeting, 8.30pm. Muckross Park Hotel, Killarney. Speakers: Kevin Kinsella, IFA; Declan Fennell, Bord Bia; Martin Farrell, Dept of Ag; Seamus Finucane, Kildare Chilling.

Wednesday, 5 Aug

Irish Malt Growers group meeting, 8.30pm, Millrace Hotel, Bunclody, Co Wexford. Enq: Bobby 086-3898823.

Thursday, 13 Aug

National sheepdog trials (continues 15 August), farm of Ken Whiteford, Tullyvolty, Co Kilkenny. See irishnationalsheepdogtrials.org.uk

Shows

  • 1 Aug: Kildysart Show. Enq: 065-6832075 or 086-8368866 or email kyldysartshow@eircom.net
  • 1 Aug: North Sligo Agricultural Show, Grange. Enq: 087-2974481.
  • 2 Aug: Claremorris Agricultural Show. Enq: 085-8163392 or 087-9241450.
  • 2 Aug: Glencolmcille Agricultural Show. Enq: 087-3409731.
  • 2 Aug: Kilgarvan Agricultural Show. Enq: 087-6243990.
  • 3 Aug: Bonniconlon Show. Enq: 096-45111 or 087-6370073.
  • 3 Aug: Castleblayney Agricultural Show, Co Monaghan. Enq: 087-7904450.
  • 3 Aug: Castlerea Agricultural Show. Enq: 087-7637274.
  • 3 Aug: Meenacross Show. Enq: 086-8736702.
  • 3 Aug: North Tipperary Agricultural Show. Enq: 086-8348578.
  • 3 Aug: Carraroe Pony Show. Enq: 087-7954380.
  • 3 Aug: Tinahely Agricultural Show. Enq: 0402-34922.

    • 4 Aug: Clonmany Agricultural Show. Enq: 074-9376835 or 086-0808161.

    4 to 5 Aug: Fermanagh County Show. Enq: 028-66322509.