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‘Old reliables’ set to roar for rousing rural road run

April 22, 2019

Rural Life

Preparations are well underway in the midlands for the upcoming annual “Camross Vintage Road…

From Moscow to midlands, mezzo soprano keeps it country

April 22, 2019

Rural Life

A Russian classical pianist and mezzo soprano who left Moscow to live on a beef farm in Kilbeggan, Co. Westmeath, and who has…

Can you make the cut for Drumshanbo silage spectacle?

April 22, 2019

Rural Life

After a hugely successful event last year, the organisers of this year’s Stylish Silage spectacle in Drumshanbo, Leitrim, are hoping that this year…

‘28% of people are living in fuel poverty’ – climate action report launch hears

April 21, 2019

Agri Politics

A commitment to the “100% reduction” of fossil fuels in Ireland by 2030 was given at the Joint Committee on Climate Action during its…

Broadband plan: Appointment of bidder for state intervention network enters final stage

April 21, 2019

Rural Life

It has been confirmed that the appointment of a bidder for the state intervention network in respect of the National Broadband Plan (NBP)…

Having an Easter egg? 90% of EU chocolate produced by 8 countries

April 21, 2019

Agri-Business

If you’re sitting down to tackle your Easter egg this Sunday you might like to know where your chocolate was produced. Four million tonnes…

Agri-business manager to take on 200km ultra-marathon for Temple Street

April 21, 2019

Rural Life

An agri-business professional and fitness fanatic is set to take on the full 200km-long Ring of Kerry this September as part of a…

‘Not Without My Tractor!’: New book ideal kids’ bedtime read

April 21, 2019

Rural Life

Tractor-mad kids will want to watch out for ‘Not Without My Tractor!’ by Finn-Ole Heinrich and Dita Zipfel, which will be available from Thursday, June…

Roscommon couple build on organic farm brand

April 21, 2019

Rural Life

The Roscommon couple behind the Drumanilra organic farm, restaurant and farm shop is continuing to build the award-winning brand, with two new developments…

Floating offshore wind project set for Co. Mayo coast

April 20, 2019

Environment

Mayo County Council is to receive €31 million in funding for the development of a four-year floating offshore wind project off the coast…

Transitioning from fossil fuel reliance as climate action steps up a gear

April 20, 2019

Agri Politics

The matter of Just Transition and its impact on Bord na Móna workers was raised at the Joint Committee on Climate Action during its…

Sculptor collaborates with sheep farmer for school residency

April 20, 2019

Rural Life

Sculptor Katie Watchorn, who is based on her family’s 98ac dairy farm in Co. Carlow, recently completed a Teachers’ Art Partnership (TAP) residency…

Cork farming couple receive innovation in hospitality gong

April 20, 2019

Rural Life

A Co. Cork farming couple, who have diversified with a number of ventures, were recently presented with the 2019 innovation in hospitality accolade…

Macra members rock up for Easter run in aid of Pieta House

April 20, 2019

Rural Life

Portlaoise Macra na Feirme members are ready to rock for their third annual tractor run on Easter Monday, April 22. The run, from…

Thinking about a new career in the agri world?

April 19, 2019

Agri-Business

A number of jobs in the agriculture sector become available every month, giving people plenty of opportunities for new roles or to make…

AgriLand announces senior appointment and further recruitment drive

April 19, 2019

Rural Life

As part of a major expansion programme announced today, Friday, April 19, Damien Kelly, from Rosemount, Co. Westmeath, has joined AgriLand as commercial…

Graphic: Stark reminder of dangers posed by dogs off leads

April 19, 2019

Rural Life

Footage has emerged on social media of the dangers posed to sheep by dogs let off their leads by hillwalkers. It was shared…

Kildalton first years get out and about to assist local community

April 19, 2019

Rural Life

120 first year agriculture students from Kildalton College in Co. Kilkenny will soon be heading out for more practical work, having recently returned…

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