Rural Life
Minister urges protection of nesting birds over Easter
As Easter approaches, Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan is calling on the public to protect nesting...
Bird Nesting Season
Environment
Common cranes hatch two chicks on rewetted peatland
A pair of common cranes have successfully hatched two chicks on a rewetted peatland, following a breeding attempt last year,...
Environment
Carlow court upholds conviction for destroying vegetation
At Carlow Circuit Criminal Court, Judge Gerard Griffin upheld a decision of Carlow District Court to convict and fine Brian O’Reilly, Clonagh, Hollywood,...
Rural Life
Farmer faces potential €1,000 BPS deduction after vegetation removal
A farmer has told Caslebar District Court in Co. Mayo that he is facing a €1,000 deduction from his Basic...
Environment
Meath farmer fined for illegal destruction of hedgerows
A cattle farmer from Co. Meath has been fined a total of €3,500 for the destruction of hedgerows during the bird nesting...