Person: Tom Phelan

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farming

Dairy commodities resilient despite global economy’s deepest recession since the 1930s

Dairygold pleased farmers yesterday with a 0.5c milk price increase, “based on some cautious optimism”.

farming

IFA: Processers must return an increased price for milk to farmers

Despite growing concern over the potential impact of coronavirus on global dairy markets, the Irish farm lobby maintains processors here can still return an increased milk price to farmer suppliers.

news

Waterford Cllrs agree to self-regulate their social media accounts

The motion said the councillors have “a responsibility to show leadership in efforts to improve the civility of public discourse on political matters”.

gaa

'I'm always a proud Russell Rovers man, even in the dark days'

gaa

First-half blitz seals Leinster crown for Conahy Shamrocks

business

Efforts must be made to avoid US trade tariffs, warns IFA

Kerry holds milk price for August, others cut

Only Kerry Group has held its price for August milk, with most of the big buyers cutting 1 cent per litre (cpl), compared to July. Suppliers to the top-paying West Cork co-ops will be affected by a Carbery price cut of 1cpl.

Wed, 18 Sep, 2019

IFA: 'Wrong to exclude dairy from Brexit beef scheme'

Excluding beef cattle from dairy farmers in the Brexit beef scheme was wrong and should be changed immediately, the Irish Farmers Association insisted yesterday.

Thu, 18 Jul, 2019

IFA urges Irish co-ops to match EU milk prices

IFA dairy chairman Tom Phelan is calling upon Ireland's main dairy co-ops to add 1.5c to 2c per litre to bring their milk price in line with European prices.

Tue, 02 Jul, 2019

Dairy farmers seek 1c per litre as co-ops lag price benchmarks

All Irish dairy co-ops must pay their are farmers at least an extra 1c per litre to approach the main price purchase indices, said IFA dairy chairman Tom Phelan.

Tue, 11 Jun, 2019

Minister for Agriculture 'appalled' by treatment of exported calves in recent footage

The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, has criticised French handlers who were filmed allegedly abusing Irish cattle in Cherbourg.

Wed, 08 May, 2019

Dairy farmers angry at Glanbia’s low milk price

Anger is rapidly building up among Glanbia suppliers following cuts to its milk price in recent months, said IFA dairy chairman Tom Phelan.

Tue, 07 May, 2019

Angry dairy farmers react to milk price cuts at co-ops

The Dairygold Co-op board has maintained the March milk price at the February level of 31.19 cent per litre (cpl), including VAT, and a 0.65cpl quality and sustainability bonus.

Wed, 17 Apr, 2019

European milk prices ‘turn the corner’

European milk prices have turned the corner, with the first monthly increase since last November seen for June milk, in the monitoring by the Dutch LTO farmer organisation of prices paid to farmers by 17 milk processors.

Thu, 09 Aug, 2018

UCD impress in surprise Fitzgibbon win over UCC

UCD put one foot in the quarter-finals of the Fitzgibbon Cup thanks to this surprise win away to UCC.

Wed, 24 Jan, 2018

Templeogue advance to face back-to-back chasing Neptune

A fired-up Templeogue employed the old-fashioned virtues of good hustle and aggressive rebounding to bounce fancied Killorglin out of contention for the Men’s U18 National Cup.

Mon, 08 Jan, 2018

Kilkenny steal Páirc Ui Chaoimh’s first silverware

All-Ireland IHC final - Kilkenny 2-23 Cork 2-18: Take it as certain that it’ll become a staple table quiz question in the years to come: who was the first team to win an All-Ireland at the redeveloped Páirc Uí Chaoimh?

Mon, 24 Jul, 2017

Kilkenny defeat Cork to claim first title at Páirc Uí Chaoimh

Kilkenny won the first All-Ireland at the redeveloped Páirc Uí Chaoimh, off the back of a strong second-half showing, writes Eoghan Cormican.

Sun, 23 Jul, 2017

Carlow so close as Kilkenny escape to victory

Kilkenny 2-14 Carlow 2-12: They never actually trailed but Kilkenny still departed Netwatch Cullen Park wiping beads of sweat from their brow last night.

Thu, 25 Jun, 2015

‘We’ll beat Tipp but it’ll be one hell of a battle’

More than 2,000 devoted Cats fans turned out to see Kilkenny’s senior hurlers train ahead of tomorrow’s All Ireland final clash with Tipperary.

Sat, 06 Sep, 2014

TalkTalk workers still not officially told of job losses

WORKERS at the Waterford call centre TalkTalk have still not received official confirmation of their job losses — effective from tomorrow.

Thu, 06 Oct, 2011

Farm groups North and South meet to examine dairy package proposals

FARM groups in the North and in the Republic have met to examine aspects of Europe’s new dairy package which could mitigate against net exporters like Ireland.

Wed, 02 Mar, 2011

Makhzoon takes Leicester prize

Makhzoon reaped the rewards of a dramatic conclusion to the Betfair Training Series Conditional Jockeys' Novices' Hurdle at Leicester today.

Wed, 09 Dec, 2009

Favourite eases at head of Trophy market

ESSEX was on the drift yesterday at the head of the market for today’s totesport Trophy Hurdle - but trainer Michael O’Brien is still confident about his chance.

Sat, 12 Feb, 2005

Roman Ark could be Trophy favourite

Roman Ark was the subject of a massive gamble today with the sponsors for Saturday’s totesport Trophy and is now 7-1 from 11-1 for the Newbury showpiece.

Thu, 10 Feb, 2005

Gilligan stars as ruthless Bannermen punish lacklustre Laois

Clare 3-18 Laois 1-11

Mon, 24 Feb, 2003