Environment
Burren is the 'perfect case study' for evolution of Irish ag - geologist
Some of the earliest farming activity in Ireland can be traced back to the Burren in Co. Clare. The region...
Burren
Rural Life
Clare expo to showcase artisan food and craft producers
Co. Clare’s artisan food and craft producers are availing of an opportunity to expand their market reach and secure new...
Rural Life
Burren Ecotourism Network to showcase products
Food and drink producers from the Burren Ecotourism Network will showcase their products at one of the country’s key agri-tourism...
Rural Life
Visitor parking issue causing Burren farmers 'undue hardship'
By Gordon Deegan Farmers and residents living in the area around Burren National Park in Co. Clare face “undue chaos...
Rural Life
Local producers to serve up a feast at Burren GEOfood
Local food producers the length and breadth of the Burren in Co. Clare are showcasing their food in a series...
Rural Life
Clare farmer wins court battle to get his gun back
By Gordon Deegan A Burren farmer who is in dispute with a neighbour has won a court battle to get...
Agri-Business
Burren farm business wins Newbie New Entrant Competition
Burren Premium Beef and Farm Experiences located in the Burren, Co. Clare has been selected as the winners of the...
Agri Politics
Minister 'working closely' to develop bonus structure for Burren farmers
The number of farmers in the Burren participating in an agri-environmental climate measure is expected to increase by over 300%...
Rural Life
Burren Winterage Weekend offers packed programme
Incorporating everything from a Shorthorn mart to a herdsman’s walk, the Burren Winterage Weekend offers a packed programme from Friday,...
Rural Life
7th Burren Winterage School goes mainly virtual
The Burren Winterage School, now in its seventh year, will run from October 21 to 25, with online presentations, discussions,...
Rural Life
Burren national park farm diversifies into tours
A couple farming in the Burren national park are making the most of their special location by running farm tours. Brónagh and...
Rural Life
Burren residents mark 'ancient tradition' with cattle drive
Residents of the Burren region in Co. Clare continued to mark an ancient tradition in the area this past weekend,...
Environment
Burren Winterage hosts National Farming for Nature Award
The inaugural winner of the National Farming for Nature Award 2018 will be announced by MEP Mairead McGuinness this Saturday,...
Beef
TB troubles: 'It seems to go in waves'
One Co. Clare suckler farmer has detailed the effect being locked up with TB can have on farm finances, while...
Environment
The Burren is like a 'five-star hotel for cattle in winter'
The Burren is like a five-star hotel for cattle in wintertime, according to manager of the Burren Programme Dr. Brendan...
Environment
Farming on the Burren: 'I wouldn't be at anything else'
With the annual Burren Winterage Weekend just around the corner, one farmer is well prepared for the traditional moving of...
Environment
'With support, most are enthusiastic about farming for nature'
A new initiative, Farming for Nature, has been launched to source, share and celebrate stories of farmers across Ireland who...
Rural Life
How a conservation project is rejuvenating farming in the Burren
While many farmers are opting to take up full-time jobs, John Marrinan left his engineering job to concentrate on farming...