FRS Fencing News
Latest News from the Fencing Industry
FRS Memorial Scholarship Awarded to Gurteen Agricultural Student
We were delighted to continue our long-standing support of the Macra and Teagasc Challenge Day and award Wayne Smith from Gurteen Agricultural College with the FRS Memorial Scholarship. Set up in 2009, the FRS Memorial Scholarship is awarded on an annual basis at this...
FRS Fencing: Creosote Update
This year the EU Commission updated the Biocidal Product Regulations concerning the use of creosote and creosote-treated timber. As a result, creosote will be prohibited for use on fencing timbers. Creosote-treated timber will only be permitted to treat timber used...
Keep up with the latest news from our annual Newsletter
In our most recent Newsletter, we get the latest news from FRS Network, FRS Farm Relief, FRS Training, FRS Fencing, FRS Recruitment, Turas Nua and Herdwatch. From launching industry reports to getting back to shows and winning awards, check out all our highlights...
€2,000 Raised in Support of Hospice Charity
FRS Network were delighted to collaborate with the Hospice to raise €2,000 funds for the charity in September. Anthony Bourke, Pat Nevin and Ramsey Nolan from the Hospice charity once again looked after the tea and coffee station on our stand at the Ploughing where...
Recruitment and Farm Family Focus for FRS at Ploughing 2022
We were delighted to be back at the National Ploughing Championship 2022. This year FRS were focused on a recruitment drive for milkers and farm safety for farm families. Throughout the 3 days, we welcomed farm families of all ages to our stand for a cup of tea and to...
PITCH PERFECT: FRS Fencing recently provided fencing for BT Harps Soccer Club in Templemore.
BT Harps are improving the training facilities for their members as the club grows supporting their commitment to inclusivity and making sport accessible to all in the community. Pictured during training last Thursday evening were (Front row left to right):...
Successful Double Ministerial Launch of Farm Safety Live at the Tullamore Show 2022
‘Farm Safety Live’ was delighted to make its return to the Tullamore Show on Sunday 14th August 2022. Officially opened by Minister Charlie McConalogue, Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Minister Martin Heydon, Minister of State with special...
Is composite fencing for you?
Composite fencing has become a popular choice for Irish customers, but many don’t know what it is or how it could benefit them. Firstly, composite fencing is made from a mix of wood and plastic (typically recycled plastic). The texture of the wood allows composite...
Double Ministerial opening of Farm Safety Live demonstrations on its crucial return to the Tullamore Show 2022
‘Farm Safety Live’ is making its return to the Tullamore Show on Sunday 14th August 2022 and will be officially opened by Minister Martin Heydon, Minister of State with special responsibility for farm safety, along with Minister Charlie McConalogue, Minister for...
Farm Family CPD online farm safety training launched by Minister Heydon
Funded by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine under the EIP Initiative, Farm Family CPD was launched by Minister of State with responsibility for farm safety, Martin Heydon, on the Daniels’ farm in Kilmoganny, Co. Kilkenny, on the 31st May 2022. Farm...