CAP / Schemes
€600,000 peatlands and Natura engagement scheme opens
Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has launched the 2025 Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme. The...
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Rural Life
Public consultation opens on Ireland's newest national park
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is seeking the public’s views on the future of Ireland’s newest national park....
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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...
Environment
Minister Noonan joins world leaders at biodiversity conference
Minister of State with responsibility for for nature, heritage and electoral reform, Malcolm Noonan, has represented Ireland at the 16th...
Rural Life
Grant scheme for thatched buildings to open in November
A grant scheme worth €500,000 to help preserve historic thatched buildings across the country is due to open in the...
CAP / Schemes
NPWS Farm Plan Scheme now open for applications - Noonan
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has today (Thursday, October 24) opened the 2025 Farm...
Rural Life
State to buy 165ac of Kilkenny farmland for new nature reserve
Plans to purchase just under 67ha (165ac) of lands within and adjacent to the Cullahill Mountain Special Area of Conservation...
Rural Life
'Your parks, your say' consultation campaign launched
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, has today (Thursday, October 10) launched a new public...
Environment
€12m wetland project 'great opportunity' for landowners - councillor
A new three-year wetland restoration project, titled Tóchar, is a “great opportunity” for individuals, landowners, and communities, the cathaoirleach 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...
biodiversity
Success of hen harrier plan depends on availability of farmer supports
Financial supports for farmers are key to the effectiveness of the ‘Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan’, according to the findings...
Environment
Plan to address decline of the hen harrier launches today
A plan to address the decline of the hen harrier and improve the long term prospects of the species has...
Environment
Tighter control of fertiliser and more inspections in new water plan
The Minister of State with responsibility for nature, heritage and electoral reform, Malcolm Noonan has today (Thursday, September 5) launched...
Environment
Corncrake territories reach highest number in 25 years - NPWS
The highest number of corncrake territories in 25 years has recorded this year, according to the National Parks and Wildlife...
Rural Life
Minister urges public to celebrate National Heritage Week
National Heritage Week takes place from tomorrow, Saturday August 17 to Sunday, August 25 with hundreds of events happening around...
Rural Life
Funding for 36 projects under peatlands and Natura scheme
36 local community projects around the country have been allocated a total of €458,000 in funding under the expanded Peatlands...
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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...
Environment
White-tailed eagle chicks released in Killarney National Park
Four white-tailed eagle chicks have been released back into the wild at Killarney National Park in Co. Kerry today (Tuesday,...
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
Noonan: Hunting sector 'doing important work for conservation'
Minister of State, Malcolm Noonan, has said his department sees “the hunting sector as doing important work for conservation” as...
Agri-Business
Noonan: Govt committed to 'nature restoration plan' regardless of NRL outcome
The Government has “committed to developing a nature restoration plan” regardless of whether the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) gets the...