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Irish Examiner
25-07-2025
- Climate
- Irish Examiner
Plan ahead now to get autumn calving off to a smooth start
There has been a great saying in Tipperary for many a year, about it never being a bad summer when we had the hay saved and Cork bet. Well, we haven't had a bad summer, to be fair. Apart from a recent moisture deficit, the farming year has been going pretty well too. The silage and hay are now safely under cover, and Liam McCarthy is back home for the winter. Now that most of the winter feed — apart from some third cut, spring whole crop and maize silage — is behind us, we need to look at plans for the rest of the year. Heading into the end of July, autumn calving herds are gearing up for having calves on the ground soon, in both beef and dairy herds. Both systems have different management around this time, but the principles of both are still broadly similar. We need a healthy calf following an uneventful birth, a healthy cow that avoids metabolic issues and above all, produces the required milk post-calving, while going in calf again easily. Dry dairy cows Most will aim to calve cows outdoors where possible, and that is ideal as long as metabolic diseases can be avoided. For many dairy herd owners, they have unfortunately learned over the years that calving them outside has resulted in problems due to cows being over-conditioned and/or consuming too much high-potassium grass. All of this can result in milk fever and retained cleanings at a far higher than acceptable level. If this is the case on farm, then you must take control of the situation and manage intakes pre-calving. Remember a cow in the dry period is like an athlete in pre-season and you must prepare the system for the season ahead. Offering dry cows a balanced diet of minerals, fibre and an appropriate level of protein to manage condition and promote rumen bug populations pre-calving will allow the cow to hit the ground running post-calving. If this can be done while the group remain outdoors, then great, but for many it involves simply housing cows for the last few weeks before calving to avoid unnecessary issues. Dry sucklers Again, at this time of year, almost all sucklers will calve while outdoors. They tend not to have as many metabolic issues as their dairy cousins, but nonetheless, they do occur, so keep an eye out that cows are not over-conditioned, are eating plenty of rougher forages and that you provide them with an appropriate source of minerals, based on what has worked well in recent years. Keeping cows on a relatively low plane of nutrition may involve dry cows running behind youngstock, cows with calves or finishers. This means the productive animals can get the best of the grass, and the dry cows can tidy up behind. Also, keep a close eye on dry cows for mastitis, as there have been a lot of reported incidences in the last few weeks. There are plenty of flies about, which can be an issue. Calving ready Make sure you have everything ready indoors, just in case you need to assist with any births. Disinfect calving boxes before the season gets going. Check the water troughs in the calving boxes are working. See the calving jack is working and the two ropes are fit for the season. Ensure your calving camera is working correctly. Make sure if you have a calving gate, it is fully functioning. Remember cows can get very aggressive around calving, so properly working equipment is essential. Also, remember if you are in doubt about a calving, call your vet sooner rather than later. Brian Reidy is an independent ruminant nutritionist at Premier Farm Nutrition Read More HSA urges action after 12 farm deaths reported in Ireland so far this year
Irish Independent
24-07-2025
- Business
- Irish Independent
Shannon Blueway park offers pitches to tourism operators and investors
The Beirne family is retiring and selling the nine-acre site and business near Leitrim village. It is also convenient to Carrick-on-Shannon which is on the N4 linking Dublin to the tourist spots in the north-west of the country. Overlooking 245 metres of river frontage, the property combines a Fáilte Ireland-approved caravan, camping and glamping park, a private 16-berth marina and a renowned pub and restaurant – Beirne's of Battlebridge. The business has featured in a number of TV programmes such as No Frontiers and At Your Service and is also included in The Big Pitch guide for caravanners and campers. It was recognised as one of Ireland's Top 10 Campsites in the Irish Independent Reader Travel Awards. The park offers 43 hard-standing touring pitches and 20 tent pitches, all with electric hook-ups and water access, as well as a luxury glamping area featuring 11 eco-units. The site also accommodates a reception building, communal facilities, beer garden and a car park. The pub, known as Beirne's of Battlebridge, has received numerous accolades including a Guinness Irish Pub of Distinction award and a Black & White Pub award. An upstairs studio space could be converted to residential use. Occupying a corner site on a crossroads, it has road frontage on two sides. Commenting on its potential, Liam McCarthy of Savills pointed to its space for expanding the glamping facilities and serviced pitches. An adjoining field previously received outline planning for six detached houses, offering further scope for expansion or diversification. 'With diverse income streams, strong brand recognition, and a loyal customer base, it benefits not only from the continued growth in domestic and eco-tourism but it also offers a fantastic combination of lifestyle and investment appeal.' It consistently attracts repeat visitors and with its location on The Shannon Blueway, it has the potential to become a central hub for walkers, cyclists, paddlers and boaters exploring the region as it is also within easy reach of Lough Key Forest & Activity Park and the wider Shannon-Erne Waterway network. Battlebridge takes its name from the bridge where skirmishes took place when General Humbert led French and Irish forces to fight the British in 1798.
Extra.ie
21-07-2025
- Sport
- Extra.ie
Cork fan's premature ink now a painful reminder
A Cork man 'took the chance' last week in getting an ink forecasting Cork to win the All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship, but will have to change a digit or two following their 15 point loss to Tipperary. The Rebel county were red hot favourites entering Croke Park on Sunday, and with a six-point lead at half-time it looked all but a certainty they would lift the Liam McCarthy cup for the first time in 20 years. Tipperary dominated the second half of the match, with the final score a resounding 3-27 to Tipp versus Cork's 1-18 — a winning margin of 15 points. Comedian Pat Shortt with Cork fan Michael John Murphy. Pic: Pat Shortt/X Among the uber confident Cork supporters was Michael John who even got an ink to commemorate a week before the final. The tattoo, which is placed on the GAA fans arm, reads: 'Cork All Ireland Senior Hurling Champions 2025.' Skint Tattoo Studio took to Facebook to share pictures of the ink, which was done by business owner Darragh Murphy. 'Confidence is key, the 2025 is an easy fix to 2026 for next year anyway incase anything goes pear shaped Sunday,' the tattoo studio wrote alongside the post, 'But I doubt it.' Unfortunately, things did in fact go pear-shaped for the Rebel County, and the Liam McCarthy is heading to Tipperary this year. The tattoo studio, based in Passage West, followed up on Sunday evening noting that the 'better team won' and predicting that 'Tipperary will be hard to stop in the future years.' They added that they will be doing a GAA themed flash tattoo fundraiser before September with all proceeds raised going to the Dillon Quirke Foundation. The foundation was set up in memory of an up and coming Tipperary hurler, Dillon Quirke, who passed away after collapsing during a game in Semple Stadium in 2022. Dillon died of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS), which takes the lives of 100 young people in Ireland annually. The foundation, set up by Dillon's parents and sisters, to raise awareness and save lives by screening every GAA player both male and female from the age of 12 years old.
The Sun
20-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Sharlene Mawdsley shares tender moment with Tipperary GAA boyfriend Michael Breen after emotional All-Ireland final win
TIPPERARY'S victory in the All-Ireland final was sealed with a kiss in a tender moment between Sharlene Mawdsley and boyfriend Michael Breen. Breen and his Premier County teammates won Liam McCarthy for the first time since 2019 with a dramatic comeback win over Cork on Sunday. 2 The players and staff were cheered on by their friends and family in the stands at Croke Park. That included Sharlene Mawdsley, who is in a relationship with corner-back Michael Breen. After the game, Sportsfile captured the moment Breen brought the iconic trophy over to his girlfriend, who gave him a kiss on the cheek in celebration. The all-star couple have been an Instagram official couple since Mawdsley shared a pic of themselves at Semple Stadium in May. But they have known each other for a whole lot longer judging by a precious throwback pic she posted on Breen's birthday. The 26-year-old shared a photo collage of the couple, including a throwback photo. The pic is an eye-catching one, as it showed the 2024 Olympian with brown hair, with the Newport AC export best known as a blonde. Conveniently, the Ballina man's birthday also fell on Sharlene's grandmother's 90th birthday which yielded a similarly emotional post. The photograph which signalled that they had gone Instagram official was on the Semple Stadium pitch following Tipp's win over Waterford. But that wasn't the first time she'd been in attendance to cheer on Liam Cahill's side this year. Watch RTE pundits' contrasting reaction to full-time whistle of Tipperary's epic win over Kilkenny In the wake of the sprinter's relationship update, her previous matchday experience makes even more sense even leaving aside that she is a Tipperary native herself. She spent her Easter Sunday at Semple Stadium in Thurles roaring them on during a thrilling draw with Limerick. So it's no wonder why a few more in the know people who commented on her post felt a relationship announcement was overdue. Stephanie wrote: "Awwwww Shar about time (love heart emoji)." Meanwhile fellow Olympian Cathal Doyle added: "Loving the hard launch Sharlene." Elsewhere, Mike hailed: "Two of Tipp's finest athletes. Magic." And lastly, Una Healy of The Saturdays fame posted a love heart emoji of her own. Since going official, Mawdsley and Breen have been regularly documenting their romance on Instagram. He previously quipped he was on "coaching duty" while looking on as she did laps on what looks to be the same track. The Premier hurler has also been a regular visitor at her University of Limerick training base. And when she was heading to Slovenia for the European Athletics Team Championships for her first competitive race since the death of her dad, Breen was on hand to be her taximan. Mawdsley returned the favour by getting a front row seat as Breen and Tipperary qualified for the All-Ireland hurling final with a semi-final win over Kilkenny. After the semi-final victory, the corner-back posted a photo on Instagram of them all smiles. Breen captioned it: "First time in Croke Park is it?" To which the sprinter replied: "And not my last!"
Irish Independent
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Cork bar showcases hurling skills ahead of All-Ireland Hurling final
The Rebels are tilting for their 31st Liam McCarthy Cup victory against their Munster neighbours, which is the first time the pair have met in the national decider, despite the 'back door' system being in place for almost 30 years. The buzz is amping up right across the county for the decider, in which Pat Ryan's Rebels are looking to bring Liam McCarthy home for the first time in two decades, following last year's extra-time disappointment against Clare. Houses and businesses from Alihees to Youghal are decked out in bunting and flags, willing on the current Munster Championship winners, with many taking to social media to show their support to the team, in Sunday's game at Croke Park, which throws in at 3.30 pm. The team at Copper Grove on Kilbrogan Hill in Bandon have been killing it on social media recently, with their young staff embracing memes and trends on social media to promote the bar, which serves award-winning food and is extremely popular among locals. However, their latest video sets a trend, as the staff show off their hurling skills, starting with manager Declan White, working through the front-of-house staff, and even through the kitchen! 'The girls inside run the TikTok account, so we just do whatever they tell us!', said Declan, in the middle of a busy lunchtime service. Decked out in their Cork gear, the staff puck the sliotar right throughout the bar, before a poor member of staff in a Tipperary jersey gets muscled out at the end, as the Rebels secure possession! 'We do have a bit of a rivalry alright because that's Grace, one of our staff members who's from Tipp, so she certainly wasn't wearing it against her will!' We're not sure if Patrick Horgan will be taking any tips from the video, but other businesses might, as the excitement and anticipation continue to build ahead of Croker on Sunday!
