FRS Fencing News
Latest News from the Fencing Industry
Create beautiful fencing with DuraPost
Looking to upgrade your garden fence? Think DuraPost. DuraPost provides a range of styles, colours and matching accessories to create your perfect outside space. Choose from contemporary colours and design your dream garden. Anthracite grey, olive grey, sepia brown...
Symbolic Retirement Presentation to Peter Byrne on Retirement as CEO of FRS Network
We were delighted to present Peter Byrne, our former CEO, with a symbolic bronze sculpture of ‘The Co-operative Hands of FRS’ in honour of his retirement. The sculpture was unveiled to a crowd of over 130 people including, FRS board members, management, staff, Peter’s...
FRS Network makes €20,000 donation towards victims of Ukraine Conflict
FRS Network and Herdwatch staff at FRS Network HQ in Roscrea standing in solidarity with the people of the Ukraine and donating €20,000 to the Red Cross. Back row: (L to R) Delacy Byrne, Majella Corcoran, Valerie Burke, Fabien Peyaud, Mervyn Harvey, Conor Doran, Pat...
FRS Network Donate 200 Computers to Local Schools
Scott Kemp and Mark Moroney (on left) and Tim Maher, Vice-Chairman of FRS Network pictured with students from Clonlisk N.S. when they delivered a donation of PCs to the school. 19 Schools in Tipperary, Laois, Offaly, Kerry, and Clare are enjoying new computers thanks...
Support for the Lions Club Rosemary Project
We are honoured to have the opportunity to support our local Lions Club in Roscrea with their tremendous Rosemary Project that gives families who need it a helping hand. It is an amazing community project that we are delighted to support. Pictured (l to r) Mary...
August Grassland Agenda for Farmers
As we move closer to Autumn, farmers should carefully plan their next few weeks to ensure that they are ready for the months ahead. There are a number of factors for farmers to consider but planning and implementing grassland management is a must. Infrastructure...
Herdwatch to Double Workforce Over Next 3 Years, Creating 40 New Jobs
Herdwatch, the leading farm management software company in Ireland and the UK, has announced plans to double its workforce over the next three years. They expect to create an additional 40 jobs during that period, with 20 of the new roles located in the company’s...
New Book Tells the Story of FRS Over Last 40 Years
We are delighted to launch this new book setting out the history and story of FRS over the last forty years. From Farm Relief Services to FRS Network – The Journey over 40 Years was written and compiled by Peter Byrne, CEO of FRS Network who has been at the helm of...
Colin Donnery Named New Group CEO of FRS
FRS Network, the multimillion euro social enterprise co-operative, has announced the appointment of Colin Donnery as new Group CEO. He will succeed current CEO Peter Byrne upon his retirement in February 2022. FRS Network is active in every county all across...
Peter Byrne to Retire as CEO of FRS Network Next Year
After over 40 years at the Helm, our CEO of FRS Network, Peter Byrne, is to retire early next year. With Peter serving as the first manager, the National Co-Op Farm Relief Service (NCFRS) organisation was established in 1980 as the umbrella body for FRS Co-ops. Before...