Rural Life
Over €170,000 for project to support rural women in local politics
Over €171,000 in funding has been announced today (Thursday, October 10) an initiative to support the participation of women from...
Local Elections
Agri Politics
Watch: Kenmare Mart manager dances back to council seat
Independent councillor and manager of Kenmare Mart, Dan McCarthy livened up the count centre in Co. Kerry last night (Monday,...
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
Voting underway in local, European and Limerick Mayoral elections
Following months of campaigning by candidates across the country, today (Friday, June 7) will see the electorate have their say...
Agri Politics
Take some time off the tractor and vote in Friday's elections - Brady
Whichever candidates farmers choose in this Friday’s (June 7) elections, the most important thing is that they exercise their right...
Agri Politics
Nitrates derogation and CAP budget in Fine Gael election pledges
Retaining Ireland’s nitrates derogation and increasing the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) budget are among the list of election pledges...
Rural Life
Former ICSA president to run as local election candidate
The former president of the Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association (ICSA), Dermot Kelleher, today (Saturday, March 16) announced that...
Rural Life
Co. Mayo farmer to stand for local elections in 2024
A Co. Mayo farmer has been selected as a Fine Gael candidate for the Belmullet electoral area in the 2024...
Agri Politics
Comiskey standing down as IFA sheep chair
Kevin Comiskey has announced today (Thursday, November 16), that he is stepping down as the current Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA)...
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...
Agri Politics
IFA Sheep chair considers running in local elections
Kevin Comiskey, the current Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Sheep Committee chair, is considering running in next year’s local elections....
Agri Politics
Farmers' Alliance seeks election candidates for new political party
The Farmers’ Alliance is forming a political party and is hoping to run candidates in every constituency in the next...
Agri Politics
Another Healy Rae generation joins the family legacy
At 24 years-of-age, Kilgarvin, Co. Kerry native Jackie Healy Rae has followed in his family’s footsteps in entering the political...
Agri Politics
Limerick election candidate blasts locals for not voting for him
A former councillor from Patrickswell, Co. Limerick, who failed to get elected in last week’s local elections, has launched an...
Rural Life
Highs, lows and waves as political landscape shifts
Fianna Fáil is now on course to be the largest political party in local government as elections start drawing to...
Agri Politics
'We need to look at alternatives for family farms' - Green Party's Ciarán Cuffe
Irish agriculture “needs to look at alternatives” to beef and milk production, according to Ciarán Cuffe, the Green Party MEP...
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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...
Agri Politics
Mart insurance advocate to seek seat on Donegal County Council
A national meeting to discuss mart insurance has been put on hold as the organiser endeavours to address the matter...