Rural Life
Galway to Heuston train hits cow causing long delays
Train passengers travelling from Galway to Heuston have been advised of long delays this afternoon (Sunday, May 12), as Iarnród...
Transport
Rural Life
Kerry writer-in-residence highlights value of Local Link
The recently appointed writer-in-residence for Co. Kerry has found the Local Link bus service to be just the ticket for...
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
Minister urged to address 'significant shortage' of taxi services in rural towns
Fine Gael Senator, Garret Ahearn, has urged Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan to address the “significant shortage” of taxi services...
Dairy
Authorisation needed to transport animals over 65km- DAFM
Requirements have changed for the transport of animals directly from farms or marts in Ireland, the Department of Agriculture, Food...
Environment
Agriculture accounts for 1.3% of all environment taxes
Environment taxes on agriculture were 1.3% of the total environment-related taxes collected in 2022, recent data has shown. This represents...
Agri Politics
Census shows 'chronic under investment' in rural transport - TD
There is “chronic under investment” in rural transport according to latest statistics contained in the new Census of Population 2022...
Rural Life
Green Party transport memo has 'no relation to rural Ireland'
Independent TD Carol Nolan has said that a set of proposals on reducing car usage are “deluded” and “bear no...
Rural Life
Over 60 additional rural bus services proposed across Ireland
In total 67 new or enhanced rural bus services have been proposed across Ireland in the Connecting Ireland Rural Mobility...
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...
Rural Life
Survey: Young Munster males least likely to reduce car use
Although more than 50% of Irish motorists would like to reduce their car usage to help the environment, young males...
Agri-Business
CSO: Carriage of livestock reaches 529k tonnes in Q1 2022
A total of 529,000t of livestock was transported on Irish roads between January and March this year, according to figures...
Environment
€68m environment-related taxes levied on agriculture in 2021
Environment-related taxes levied on agriculture reached €68 million in 2021, however the sector only accounts for 1.4% of the total...
Rural Life
Jim Power: Public transport is essential to meet climate goals
Ireland’s ‘car dependency culture’ will only increase if we do not invest in public transport now, according to economist Jim...
Other
Government to review fuel rebate and haulier support - Nolan
Government will review issues around fuel rebate levels currently available to Irish hauliers as part of efforts to address the...
Agri-Business
Video: MEP outlines his proposals for new EU animal transport rules
The European Parliament is set to host a debate and vote later this month on the transport of live animals....
Sponsored
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
Biofuels and emissions: 'The fuel is more important than the engine'
The “fuel is more important than the engine”, according to the EU Biofuels Chain. In a joint statement on the...
Rural Life
€17.3m to make regional roads more climate resilient
Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton have this week announced details of a €17.3 million climate adaptation...
Rural Life
Sustainable transport can 'address climate crisis and regional imbalance'
Sinn Féin MEP Chris MacManus has said the EU and the Irish government must look at sustainable transport solutions “to...
Beef
Video: Flying Chianina cattle first-class to Abu Dhabi
Irish cattle company David Clarke Livestock had a change to the breeds familiar to these shores in recent weeks –...