Rural Life
Borrisoleigh tractor run ready to roll for 5th event
Raising funds for the Suir Haven Cancer Support Centre in Thurles, the 5th annual Borrisoleigh tractor run will take place...
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Sligo students to take sheep wool and concrete project 'large scale'
Aoife Fadian and Jessica O’Connor from Ursuline College, Co. Sligo have made plans to take their sustainable sheep wool project...
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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...
Agri-Business
Pledge to increase Meals on Wheels network funding welcomed
The new government has committed to increase funding for the national Meals on Wheels network during its term in office....
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'Organic farming levels lag behind European counterparts'
There is real concern that national levels of organic farming, while increasing within the last few years, still lag behind...
N.Ireland
NI to remain exempt from new gun licensing fees
DUP spokesperson for environment, food and rural affairs, MP Carla Lockhart, has reassured Northern Ireland’s (NI) 53,000 gun holders that...
Rural Life
New govt aims to increase number of dog wardens nationwide
The new government has made a commitment to increase the number of dog wardens across the country, according to the...
Rural Life
Community groups in Offaly urged to apply for funding
Independent TD for Laois-Offaly, Carol Nolan has encouraged community groups to make funding applications to Offaly County Council. The local...
Agri-Business
Watch: Macra meeting hears generational renewal concerns
Around 50 people attended a Macra meeting in Co. Limerick last night (Wednesday, January 15) to share their concerns around...
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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...
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€85m to restore derelict heritage buildings in communities
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien and Minister of State for local government and planning, Alan Dillon have...
Rural Life
Farm succession scheme in draft programme for govt
In its draft programme, the next government has made a commitment to ensure a farm succession scheme that supports generational...
Rural Life
Vintners federation criticises Diageo as price of pint set to increase
The Vintners’ Federation of Ireland (VFI) has criticised Diageo’s decision to increase the price of their products on draught, including...
Environment
MTU launches rural bioeconomy webinar series
Munster Technological University, Kerry Campus’ Circular Bioeconomy Research Group and Mainstream BIO Project will today, launch its webinar series, raising awareness...
Rural Life
BT Young Scientist: Cork students win special award for crop study
A group of students from Co. Cork have been recognised at the BT Young Scientist and Technology Exhibition 2025 for...
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Gardaà investigate spate of burglaries in Cavan
Investigations by An Garda SÃochána are ongoing for a number of burglaries that occurred in Co. Cavan on Monday, January...
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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...
Dairy
'Great surprise' for Cork farmer as triplet Friesian heifers born
The Stanley family, have expressed elation at the rare birth of triplet Friesian heifers on their dairy farm in Bandon...
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Gardaà make five arrests in north Dublin for 'alleged trespassing'
An Garda SÃochána made five arrests in total for two separate incidents of “alleged” trespassing in north Co. Dublin on...
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Illegal hunting: Call for 'armed response unit in every county'
A candidate at last year’s general election and European election has called for an armed response unit to be established...
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BT Young Scientist: Thurles student wins ABP sustainability award
A student from Co. Tipperary was presented with the ABP Sustainable Farming Practices Award at BT Young Scientist and Technology...