Rural Life
National parks and NPWS sites to close due to Storm Éowyn
All of the country’s national parks and National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) sites will be closed tomorrow (Friday, January...
Department of Housing
Environment
'Multi-disciplinary team' sought for Kildare wetlands restoration
The Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage is currently inviting tenders for a wetlands restoration project in Co. Kildare....
Sponsored
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
Dept intervenes in row over Magnier farm building demolition plans
By Gordon Deegan The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has intervened in the planning row concerning demolition plans...
Rural Life
Highest number of vacant property grant applications in Donegal
10,097 applications have been for the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant since the scheme was launched just over two years ago....
biodiversity
Coillte and NPWS agree further work on biodiversity projects
Coillte and the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) have agreed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to increase their collaboration...
Agri-Business
NPWS to inspect 10% of Farm Plan Scheme participants
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) has said that 10% the farmers taking part in the Farm Plan Scheme...
Rural Life
Government to 'strongly defend' position on construction products
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage has said that it will be “strongly defending” its position in response...
Rural Life
Rural communities urged to have say in planning consultation
Farmers and those living in rural areas are being encouraged to “have their say” in a newly-launched public consultation on...
Sponsored
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...
Environment
National Biodiversity Data Centre establishing invasive species unit
The National Biodiversity Data Centre is currently working on establishing a dedicated unit focused on invasive species. The new unit...
Rural Life
New €5,000 grant to bring vacant traditional houses 'back into use'
A new scheme that will provide a grant of up to €5,000 to cover the cost of obtaining “expert conservation...
Rural Life
Research shows ‘poor’ results in tackling vacant housing
Recently published research by campaign group, Uplift highlights “poor” results in tackling vacant housing across the country. The research, based...
Rural Life
Domestic wastewater grants worth over €200,000 paid this year
Grants worth a total value of €266,536 for 36 separate domestic wastewater treatment systems have been paid out by the...
Agri-Business
'Move away' from EU criteria on derogation - department
There is a “move away” from the four specific criteria set by the European Commission for the assessment of Ireland’s...
Environment
40% reduction in turf cutting on raised bogs in 2023 - department
Turf cutting on raised bogs in 2023 was down by almost 40% when compared with the previous year, the Department...
Sponsored
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...
Environment
Which local authority paid out the most septic tank grants in 2023?
Wexford County Council paid out the the biggest number of septic tank grants in 2023, according to latest published figures....
Rural Life
Planning guidelines for homes in rural Gaeltacht to be finalised
New guidelines around planning permission for homes in the Gaeltacht are set to be finalised and put to public consultation...
Rural Life
Listen: TD says housing guidelines would 'destroy' rural progress
Independent TD Michael Fitzmaurice said that if the new housing guidelines published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and...
Agri-Business
Farmers invited to online information meeting on RZLT
Farmers are being invited to attend an online information meeting on the Residential Zoned Land Tax (RZLT) taking place next...