Rural Life
Rural-based centenarians show the way in new research
They have been dubbed ‘older than Ireland’ and the country’s growing band of centenarians have now shared the secrets of...
Bog
Rural Life
International Bog Day to be marked by event in Kildare
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) is hosting a special event in Co. Kildare to mark International Bog Day tomorrow...
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Native Tree Area Scheme makes planting trees easier
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Rural Life
'Appalling' theft of saved turf from bog in Kerry
A Kerry County Councillor has condemned the theft of a significant quantity of turf from a bog in the county...
Agri-Business
FarmPEAT project event to take place on Clara Bog
An event organised by the FarmPEAT project, which rewards farmers for environmental actions, will take place on Clara Bog, Co....
Rural Life
Dismembered sheep carcasses dumped in Meath bog
An investigation is underway after a number of dismembered sheep carcasses were discovered dumped on a bog in north Meath...
Environment
Peatland restoration project claims SciFest 2023 title
A project examining peatland restoration in Ireland has today (Friday, November 24) claimed top honours at SciFest 2023. Jack Shannon,...
Environment
Tyrone bog to be transformed into peatland restoration hub
A former commercially harvested bog in Co. Tyrone is set to be transformed into a demonstration hub for peatland restoration....
Property
'Biodiversity wonderland' in Roscommon offered for sale
A 116ac holding being offered for sale in Co. Roscommon could be of interest to buyers hoping to avail of...
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Watch: Offaly farmer makes big savings by 'going solar'
Imagine standing on your farm, knowing you have taken steps to secure its future. The sun is shining, not just...
Rural Life
Celebrate Ireland's peatlands this International Bog Day
The Irish Peatland Conservation Council (IPCC) will hold a special event at the Bog of Allen Nature Centre in Lullymore,...
Environment
TD seeks clarity on Bord na Móna plans for historic peat extraction
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly Carol Nolan is seeking “urgent clarity” from Bord na Móna over plans for historic peat extraction...
Rural Life
Gardaà investigate theft of tractor and slurry tanker in Laois
Gardaà have launched an investigation into the theft of a tractor and a slurry tanker from a bog in Co....
Environment
€75,000 for peatland restoration at Co. Laois bog
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has today (Monday, August 8) announced that he has approved...
Environment
'The right tree in the right place' - Coillte welcomes funding for bog rewetting
Coillte has welcomed the announcement that funding will be provided for the process of rewetting and replanting 2,100ha of Atlantic...
Rural Life
'Longer-term solutions' needed for site of bog slide in Leitrim
Longer-term solutions to “stabilise challenges that are now evident” are being investigated for the area where a bog slide took...
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RDS Announces Opening of Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards
In its sixth year, the RDS Sustainable Agriculture & Rural Development Awards celebrates the work of individuals, farming families and...
Rural Life
'Extensive clean-up operation' needed following bog slide in Leitrim
TDs met with farmers and residents in Co. Leitrim yesterday, Monday, July 13, to review the extent of the damage...
Rural Life
Ministerial visit for area affected by Leitrim bog slide
Malcolm Noonan, the Minister of State with responsibility for heritage and electoral reform, will visit the area of Co. Leitrim...
Rural Life
Irish Air Corps called in to help tackle bog fire in Laois
The Irish Air Corps had to be called in to assist local fire services and Bord na Móna in tackling...
Rural Life
'The whole heart of rural Ireland is gone': Midlands publican
“The whole heart of rural Ireland is gone,” the makers of a one-hour documentary that charts the story of a...