Rural Life
Farmers express 'concerns' over Co. Cork greenways
Farmers in Co. Cork have expressed “fears and concerns” at a recent meeting with the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) over...
Greenways
Rural Life
Public consultation on extension to South Kerry Greenway
A period of public consultation is underway on proposed route options for a new greenway between Caherciveen and Reenard in...
Sponsored
Native Tree Area Scheme: Making it easier to plant trees
If you’re a farmer looking to generate extra income, the Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS) is a great opportunity to...
Agri Politics
Watch: INHFA AGM - ACRES, greenways and nature restoration
Minster for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue fielded questions on the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), greenways and...
Rural Life
Half of farmers would object to greenway on their land - survey
The majority of farmers would object or consider objecting to a greenway crossing their land, according to the findings of...
Rural Life
INHFA claims greenways 'running out of steam' due to less users
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has called for a cost-benefit analysis to be carried out on the...
Rural Life
Public consultation on Cork greenway projects opens
Cork County Council has invited members of the public today (Wednesday, January 31), to have their say on early-stage plans...
Rural Life
Around €4.5m spent on South Kerry Greenway in 2023
Kerry County Council spent around €4.5 million to progress the construction of the South Kerry Greenway in 2023. An Bord...
Rural Life
Public consultation on proposed Kerry greenway project
Kerry County Council has announced that a public consultation is to begin next week on a proposed greenway linking the...
Rural Life
Consultant appointed for first phase of West Cork Greenway
Cork County Council has announced the appointment of consultant AECOM-ROD Alliance as technical advisors to progress the first phase of...
Rural Life
Design consultant appointed for Cork to Kinsale Greenway
Cork County Council has announced that a design and engineering consultancy firm has been appointed to oversee the initial design...
Rural Life
Lough Derg Greenway public consultation to end this week
Tipperary County Council has reminded people that the second non-statutory public consultation on the proposed Lough Derg Greenway will close...
Rural Life
IFA meets county councils on Mallow-Dungarvan Greenway
A delegation from the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) met with executives from Cork and Waterford county councils this week to...
Rural Life
Galway farmers call for greenway plans to keep farm units intact
Farmers in Co. Galway are calling for the proposed development of a greenway between Dublin and Galway to keep farm...
Agri Politics
Greenway code to include goodwill payment for farmers
A new code of practice is “an important safeguard” for farmers whose land is included in greenway projects, according to...
Environment
'No farm or field should be divided to accommodate an amenity project' - IFA
While the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) recognises that “greenways have an important role to play in promoting economic activity in...
Agri-Business
Greenways development approach 'needs review' - IFA
The recent publication of research by Teagasc and NUI Galway has been said to highlight the need to review the...
Environment
Minister Cannon joins Cavan in ruling out greenway CPOs
Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development Ciaran Cannon has recently said that he is ruling out Compulsory...
Environment
Cavan authorities rule out use of CPOs in greenway project
There are “no plans to use compulsory purchase orders” (CPOs) to develop greenways in Co. Cavan, according to a recent...