Rural Life
Farmers assisted in making the transition online
Over 5,000 rural dwellers have been assisted in making the transition online, courtesy of basic computer training courses hosted by...
Irish Rural Link
Rural Life
Sustainable tourism and digital empowerment projects the focus for IRL
Irish Rural Link (IRL) – the national network representing the interest of rural communities – was in Brussels for two...
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Watch: How Cavan farm partnership combats scour
Scour occurs when the gut becomes compromised and calves lose proper functioning of the intestine, resulting in diarrhoea and loss...
Agri-Business
Moate hosts final meeting on rural enterprise competitiveness
Irish Rural link (IRL), the national network representing the interest of rural communities, hosted the closing meeting of Micro-enhancing competitiveness...
Rural Life
'Services can reduce rural isolation for elderly'
The importance of access to meals on wheels, home help and befriending services in reducing isolation was highlighted at an...
Rural Life
Potential post office closures 'concerning' for rural Ireland
Irish Rural Link has expressed concern on the news of a voluntary retirement scheme brokered between An Post and the...
Rural Life
'Lack of rural services putting women at risk of poverty'
Women in rural Ireland are at a disadvantage in accessing education, training, employment, health, social services and social events, Louise...
Rural Life
Gender imbalance in agriculture highlighted at conference
Agriculture is the sector with the highest gender imbalance, stated Louise Lennon of Irish Rural Link at a meeting of...
Rural Life
Mentoring programme could help reduce farm accidents
A mentoring programme on farm safety, similar to that piloted in the past by Irish Rural Link, should be funded...
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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...
