Rural Life
Fuel allowance expanded to those on Rural Social Scheme
Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has announced an expansion of the Fuel Allowance to employment support scheme participants, including...
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Finalised rail review confirms recommendations for rural areas
The final version of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, which was published today (Wednesday, July 31) has confirmed a range...
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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
Instructors call for 'massive overhaul' in driver training in Ireland
A group representing driving instructors has called for a “massive overhaul” of driver training in Ireland in order to prevent...
Rural Life
Census 2022: Parts of Mayo, Donegal and Cork record more deaths than births
Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Glenties, Co. Donegal, and Bantry, Co Cork were the only local electoral areas (LEAs) to report higher...
Rural Life
Gorey Show cancelled as no suitable date found
Following the postponement of the 2024 Gorey Agricultural Show in June, organisers have now announced that the show will not...
Rural Life
Green Party will be 'working hard' to support farmers - O'Gorman
Newly elected Green Party leader, Roderic O’Gorman has said the party will be “working hard” to bring forward policies that...
Rural Life
Calls for Garda 'Rural Crime Unit' to combat thefts on farms
The Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) is calling for the establishment of a dedicated ‘Rural Crime Unit’ within An Garda Síochána...
Rural Life
Arrest made after attempted GPS theft on north Dublin farm
Gardaí arrested a man at the weekend who was attempting to steal GPS equipment from a farm in north Co....
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Wexford farmer sees benefits of Youngstock Monitoring Technology
Seamus O’Leary, who milks 130 pedigree Holstein Friesian cows at Coolnagree Dairy in Co. Wexford, splits his calving between autumn...
Rural Life
Fitzmaurice urges new minister for finance to 'remember rural Ireland'
The Minister for Finance, Jack Chambers, has been urged to “remember that rural Ireland exists” in his new role. The...
Rural Life
Macra to meet with TDs and senators on Budget 2025 asks
Macra will hold its annual lobbying day today (Wednesday, June 26) with TDs and senators to set out its asks...
Agri Politics
Watch: Ryan 'regrets' narrative formed between Greens and rural Ireland
Following his resignation today (Tuesday, June 18), Minister Eamon Ryan said that one of his “biggest regrets” is the narrative...
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Adoption of NRL week after elections 'deep and corrosive cynicism'
The adoption of the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) today (Monday, June 17), just the week after the 2024 European Parliament...
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...
Rural Life
€60,000 bursary for rural development masters students launched
The “first ever” bursary to support masters students in the area of rural development has been launched by Minister for...
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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
Government urged to require councils to support rural housing
The government has been called on to oblige local authorities to plan, deliver and support housing in rural areas. Victor...
Rural Life
68 'town teams' to receive funding - Humphreys
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Friday, May 17) announced funding of almost €700,000 to support...
Agri Politics
Macra: 'Plans in place' for financial sustainability after 2023 deficit
Macra has said that there are “plans in place” to ensure the financial sustainability of the organisation after what it...
Rural Life
€164m announced for regeneration projects in rural Ireland
Record funding of €164 million for 30 landmark regeneration projects across the country has been announced by Minister for Rural...