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Irish Rural Link

Irish Rural Link CEO to become president of key EU advisory body

Rural Life

24 days ago

Irish Rural Link CEO to become president of key EU advisory body

The CEO of Irish Rural Link (IRL), Séamus Boland, is set to become the president of a key body that advises the institutions of the EU.

Irish Rural Link claims Budget 2026 'falls short'

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

Irish Rural Link claims Budget 2026 'falls short'

Irish Rural Link (IRL), the national network representing the interests of rural communities says...

Initiative helping 'schools make time for farm safety'

Farm Safety

about 2 months ago

Initiative helping 'schools make time for farm safety'

AgriKids has kicked off its Farm Safety Ambassador Programme, which aims to spread farm safety awareness among primary school children

New farm safety programme aims to 'combat labour and isolation concerns'

Rural Life

3 months ago

New farm safety programme aims to 'combat labour and isolation concerns'

A new farm safety programme has been launched with the aim of combatting labour and social...

Irish Rural Link calls for 'urgent reform' in safeguarding older people

Rural Life

5 months ago

Irish Rural Link calls for 'urgent reform' in safeguarding older people

The IRL, which represents the interests of local communities, has backed calls for the implementation of the Framework for Adult Safeguarding.

Rural Life

6 months ago

Watch: Healthcare staff problems 'confounded' in rural areas - TD

Deputy Martin Daly has said the issue of recruiting and maintaining healthcare staff is "confounded" in rural areas.

Watch: Healthcare staff problems 'confounded' in rural areas - TD

Rural Life

6 months ago

Watch: Why access to services is 'key' to promoting rural health equality

Greater access to healthcare services, and healthcare staff is key to increasing "rural health equity", according Prof. Robert Scully

Watch: Why access to services is 'key' to promoting  rural health equality

Rural Life

6 months ago

Conference in Athlone set to tackle rural healthcare issues

A national conference on innovative solutions to rural healthcare is taking place today (May 9), in the Athlone Springs Hotel, Athlone. 

Conference in Athlone set to tackle rural healthcare issues

Rural Life

7 months ago

Meals on Wheels network to demonstrate outside Leinster House

The National Meals on Wheels Network has said there is a "critical need" for increased and sustained funding for its services nationwide.

Meals on Wheels network to demonstrate outside Leinster House

Rural Life

7 months ago

Rural Ireland's lower household incomes highlighted in report

Irish Rural Link, has welcomed the findings in the CSO report on the disparity of household income across Ireland.

Rural Ireland's lower household incomes highlighted in report

Rural Life

8 months ago

Irish Rural Link calls for enhanced extreme weather supports

Irish Rural Link is calling on the government to provide more support for the community and voluntary sector to prepare for extreme weather.

Irish Rural Link calls for enhanced extreme weather supports

Rural Life

10 months ago

Storm Éowyn: Irish Rural Link calls for 'heightened vigilance'

Irish Rural Link is calling for "heightened vigilance" by neighbours of older and vulnerable people ahead of Storm Éowyn.

Storm Éowyn: Irish Rural Link calls for 'heightened vigilance'

Agri-Business

10 months ago

Pledge to increase Meals on Wheels network funding welcomed

The new government has committed to increase funding for the national Meals on Wheels network during its term in office.

Pledge to increase Meals on Wheels network funding welcomed

Rural Life

11 months ago

AgriKids works to create a safer future on farms

AgriKids has just launched two gaming apps for children focused on farm safety which are available to download free of charge on...

AgriKids works to create a safer future on farms

Rural Life

11 months ago

Irish Rural Link CEO elected as candidate for EESC presidency

The chief executive of Irish Rural Link CEO, Séamus Boland has been elected as a candidate for the next presidency of the EESC.

Irish Rural Link CEO elected as candidate for EESC presidency

Rural Life

12 months ago

Farm safety manuals launched for classroom learning

AgriKids and Irish Rural Link have launched a new farm safety manual designed to support primary school teachers for classroom learning

Farm safety manuals launched for classroom learning

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Meals on Wheels holds conference to focus on 'collaboration'

The National Meals on Wheels Network is holding its third annual conference today, where the theme is 'collaboration'

Meals on Wheels holds conference to focus on 'collaboration'

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Gorman to address AGM of Irish Rural Link on 'future of agriculture'

The president of the IFA, Francie Gorman, will address the AGM of Irish Rural Link (IRL) on the "future of agriculture".

Gorman to address AGM of Irish Rural Link on 'future of agriculture'

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

Criticism over 'insufficient' rural funding in Budget 2025

Irish Rural Link has welcomed additional social protection measures in Budget 2025, but cautioned that it is still insufficient for some.

Criticism over 'insufficient' rural funding in Budget 2025

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

IRL calls for Farm Assist payment increase in budget

Irish Rural Link (IRL) is calling on the government to increase the Farm Assist payment by a minimum €20 per week in Budget 2025.

IRL calls for Farm Assist payment increase in budget

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Research: 70% of young Irish people contemplate emigrating

The National Youth Council of Ireland found that seven out of 10 Irish people aged 18-24 were contemplating emigrating abroad......

Research: 70% of young Irish people contemplate emigrating

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Rural households have 'deeper income inadequacy' - Irish Rural Link CEO

The CEO of Irish Rural Link, Seamus Boland, told the Joint Oireachtas Committee on Social Protection, Community and Rural Development...

Rural households have 'deeper income inadequacy' - Irish Rural Link CEO

Rural Life

almost 2 years ago

Meals on Wheels network hosts second conference    

Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, told the national Meals on Wheels network at its second annual conference

Meals on Wheels network hosts second conference    

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