Rural Life
The Electoral Commission is urging voters to get ready for polling day with the presidential election just around the corner on Friday,
The new €7m Department of Rural and Community Development Local Enhancement Programme 2025 will assist community groups across the country.
Over 400,000 households across the country that are qualified for the 2024 Fuel Allowance will receive a lump sum payment this week.
Around 16,000 homes, farms and businesses that are customers of the ESB are without power this morning in the wake of Storm Ashley.
Minister Heather Humphreys has announced €11.4 million in funding for 264 projects in rural areas under the 2024 CLÁR Programme.
The 2024-2025 Fuel Allowance seasons has begun, with Minister Humphreys confirming the allowance will be paid to over 400,00 households.
Minister Humphreys is calling on local groups to apply for funding for upgrades to community centres before the closing date.
Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has announced an expansion of the Fuel Allowance to those on the Rural Social Scheme.
Minister Heather Humphreys has said that the priorities for the funding of rural roads is "a matter exclusively" for local authorities.
The Dog Control Stakeholder Group will meet next week to prioritise the issue of restricted dog breeds following two serious incidents
Minister Heather Humphreys announced €20 million in funding to support community centre upgrades and refurbishments across the country
The government has hosted a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) on agriculture and rural development.
The "first ever" bursary to support masters students in the area of rural development has been launched by Minister Heather Humphreys.
Minister Humphreys has announced a funding allocation of €40 million for improvement works on non-public rural roads and laneways.
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Minister Heather Humphreys has announced funding of €4.1 million to develop and enhance 151 outdoor recreation projects.
Former garda stations, schools, post offices and pubs to set to benefit from a scheme to repurpose old buildings in rural communities.
Budget 2024 has allocated €431 million for rural and community development which will support various schemes aimed to invest in rural Ireland.
The first two local development strategies (LDS) under the LEADER programme to 2027 have been approved by Minister Heather Humphreys.
Funding of €3 million has been announced to develop Coillte lands through developing forest parks, trails, carparks and toilet facilities.
Minister Heather Humphreys has announced funding of over €209,000 to upgrade and enhance 23 walking trails across the country.
The Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys is to seek more funding for improvements to rural roads and laneways.
A €16 million fund to support outdoor activities was launched by Minister for Rural and Community Development (DRCD), Heather Humphreys.
