O'Donovan Engineering http://www.odonovaneng.ie We make stuff out of steel Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:32:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 en hourly 1 New Sheep Products http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2012/02/16/new-sheep-products/ http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2012/02/16/new-sheep-products/#comments Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:03:03 +0000 Dee_Odel http://www.odonovaneng.ie/?p=2772 We have just launced a new adoption gate to the Irish market.

 
New Lamb Adoption GateLamb Adoption Gate Overhead viewLamb Adoption Gate Front View

  • This new adoption gate clicks into existing lambing pen, eliminating the backache and stress of moving the Ewe.
  • Gate simply clips into the corner of pen.
  • Ewe’s head is held firm
  • Every lambing pen can be an adoption unit, better use of space
  • Hot Dip Galvanised

 

GOT-Ewe Sheep Restraint Got-Ewe Sheep Restraint (Small)

This simple device is ideal for temporaily immobilising sheep.

  • Easy to carry
  • Rugged
  • High tensile aluminium

If you want more information or to order either of these great products please contact us today 021 7334066.

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Finally, a day out for even the busiest of farmers – the  3-day spectacular that is the National Ploughing Championships will take place in Athy from the 20th – 22nd September. 

The team at O’Donovan Engineering look forward to meeting everyone and we invite you to visit our stand for a browse and a cup of tea on P 551 close to the livestock.

As Ireland’s leading firm in the design and supply of quality livestock handling, housing and management equipment, we look forward to welcoming visitors to our stand again this year.  

We will be launching some exciting new products to the market as well as demonstrating the old favourites. 

We will also be demonstrating a number of exciting new sheep products throughout the day that are now available for purchase.

Our friendly and helpful sales team will also be there to answer any queries you may have.

See you at the show!

 Click here to visit our home page

]]> http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/09/18/national-ploughing-championships-2011/feed/langswitch_lang/en/ 0 Tullamore Show 2011 Competition Winner http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/08/26/tullamore-show-2011-competition-winner/ http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/08/26/tullamore-show-2011-competition-winner/#comments Fri, 26 Aug 2011 09:45:56 +0000 kaymccarthy http://www.odonovaneng.ie/?p=2712 ODEL - COBALTCongratulations to our lucky winner Conor Callaghan from Co. Donegal who recently won a competition we held while at Tullamore Show 2011.  He guessed the correct weight of 2 rams which was 197.5kgs.  For this he has won €180 worth of Cobalt 12 Guard – High.  This Irish made product is now available for purchase here at O’Donovan Engineering. 

Cobalt 12 Guard – High contains copper, iodine and selenium.  It’s slow release formula is easy to administer and can be used at 6-8 week intervals. 

It is just the product for thrive in your young lambs & ewes.

]]> http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/08/26/tullamore-show-2011-competition-winner/feed/langswitch_lang/en/ 0 Up Coming Events http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/08/25/up-coming-events/ http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/08/25/up-coming-events/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 07:24:11 +0000 Dee_Odel http://www.odonovaneng.ie/?p=2671
  • 20th-22nd September – National Ploughing Championships, Athy, Co Kildare stand number P 551
  • 6th & 7th September- RABDF Dairy Event -NEC, Birmigham
  • 27th &28th August- Limerick Show
  • 27th August- Sheep Shearing World Record - Roy Collier will attempt to shear 500 lambs in 9 hours.  Knockrobin, Camolin, Enniscorthy,Co. Wexford. Great Family Day out. Proceeds raised on the Day will go to NCBI.
  • 26th August- Mayo Mule and Grey face Show & Sale, Connaught Gold Mart, Ballinrobe
  • 25th August- Munster AI Farm walk
  • 14th August- Tullamore Show, Blueball, Tullamore co. Offaly.
    • ]]>     http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/08/25/up-coming-events/feed/langswitch_lang/en/ 0     Cow Pow Conversion http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/04/08/cow-pow-conversion/ http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/04/08/cow-pow-conversion/#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:52:28 +0000 Dee_Odel http://www.odonovaneng.ie/?p=2616 Check out the great farmers weekly article on the Cow Pow System Here http://www.fwi.co.uk/Articles/2011/04/01/126199/Simplified-feeding-regime-thanks-to-39cow-power39.htm

    This is the setup before the Cow pow was installed

    This is the setup before the Cow pow was installed

    ]]>     http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/04/08/cow-pow-conversion/feed/langswitch_lang/en/ 0     Spring Promotion http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/03/01/spring-promotion/ http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/03/01/spring-promotion/#comments Tue, 01 Mar 2011 18:40:02 +0000 Dee_Odel http://www.odonovaneng.ie/?p=2547 Spring PromotionWe are looking forward to welcoming Customers from all over Ireland to our premises in Coachford next week. Monday 7th March to Saturday 12th March 11am to 6pm.

    All week there will be Special offers on Cattle, Calf and Sheep Equipment along with product demonstrations and workshops.

    We will be Launching 4 new products to compliment our already extensive range including;

    Workshops will take place on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday at 2pm on Weighing for Profit- getting the most from your weighing Equipment and EID for herd management.  Workshops are free of Charge but places are limited so please book by leaving a comment below or ring us on 021 7334066 to secure your place.

    We look forward to meeting you all next week.

    ]]>     http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2011/03/01/spring-promotion/feed/langswitch_lang/en/ 0     Electric Cow Brush http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2010/11/15/electric-cow-brush/ http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2010/11/15/electric-cow-brush/#comments Mon, 15 Nov 2010 15:05:52 +0000 Dee_Odel http://www.odonovaneng.ie/?p=2419 Electric Cow Brush

    Improve your cows comfort and health with this easy to install Electric Cow BrushAuto Cow Brush

    • 220/240v Supply
    • Automatically rotates once pushed by cow
    • Auto reverse safety feature
    • Increase blood flow
    • Reduced stress
    • Fix to Wall or RSJ
    • Extra strong bristles
    • Brush length 1M
    • All electronics contained within galvanised and IP55 rated box.
    ]]>     http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2010/11/15/electric-cow-brush/feed/langswitch_lang/en/ 0     Sheep Fencing/Mobile Handling Scheme http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2010/11/02/sheep-fencingmobile-handling-scheme/ http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2010/11/02/sheep-fencingmobile-handling-scheme/#comments Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:15:53 +0000 Dee_Odel http://www.odonovaneng.ie/?p=2356 The Department of agriculture has formally announced the opening of the Sheep Fencing/Mobile Handling Scheme. We at O’Donovan Engineering offer an extensive range of Sheep handling and weighing equipment and are approved suppliers for this scheme. Prattley 10ft yardApplication forms and further details are available on the Department of Agriculture website. We have summarised details below

    The Grant Opened officially on the 1st November 2010, it will run to the end of 2013. To ensure that grant assistance is spread sucessfully the scheme will be divided into a number of tranches. Applications will be assesed under a number of criteria, information on criteria available here

    Money Matters

  • €8million has been allocated to the scheme
  • 1st tranch of payments will run to the 31st Janurary 2011 and €1.148million of the       €8million will be availaible for this tranch.
  • Grant aid is limited to 40%
  • Maximum eligible investment €10,000, i.e maximum grant of €4,000

    • The following items are eligible for grant aid under the scheme

  • Mobile specialised sheep spraying equipment;
  • Mobile sheep handling units (including footbaths);
  • Mobile weighing facilities;
  • Mobile rollover crates;

  • Mobile ‘batch’ footbaths;
  • Mobile penning, up to a maximum of 75 metres (as part of a handling unit);
  • Fencing (excluding gates).

    • For full details on the scheme Click Here.
    Click here for application forms
    Click here to visit our sheep equipment page

    ]]>     http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2010/11/02/sheep-fencingmobile-handling-scheme/feed/langswitch_lang/en/ 0     Custom Penning http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2010/07/27/custom-penning/ http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2010/07/27/custom-penning/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:43:16 +0000 Dee_Odel http://www.odonovaneng.ie/?p=2256 Zoo general (Small) O’Donovan engineering are industry leaders in the design of large scale animal penning systems, we have spent over 30 years developing our experience, expertise, and designs to provide the industry with a complete service.
    Working with our experienced team ensures that your facilities will be designed and fitted out with the penning and equipment that best suit your specific needs

    Click here to visit our custom penning page

    Or contact us to get a quick quote for your job

    ]]>     http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2010/07/27/custom-penning/feed/langswitch_lang/en/ 0     Gun Cabinets http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2010/07/27/gun-cabinets/ http://www.odonovaneng.ie/2010/07/27/gun-cabinets/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 10:45:48 +0000 Dee_Odel http://www.odonovaneng.ie/?p=2245 We have extended our range of gun cabinets / safes.

    To keep guns safe in your home or on your farm, we now offer Gun safes / cabinets ranging from 1 gun breakdown to 8 gun safe and lots more between, these high quality, secure cabinets are packed with security features such as 4 point locking system, seperate aminition safe(optional) and they can be bolted to the wall/ floor for extra security. With a range of payment options and Nationwide Delivery why not contact us today to secure your safe!

    Click here for more information

    Click here to ask a question on this product

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