Agri-Business
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....
Irish Rural Link
Rural Life
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...
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Farm Diversification Seminar to take place next week
An insightful seminar known as the ‘Farm Diversification Seminar’ is set to take place Tuesday, January 28 2025 from 9:30a.m...
Rural Life
Irish Rural Link CEO elected as candidate for EESC presidency
The chief executive of Irish Rural Link (IRL) Séamus Boland has been elected as a designated candidate for the next...
Rural Life
Farm safety manuals launched for classroom learning
AgriKids and Irish Rural Link have launched a new education manual designed to support primary school teachers with the tools...
Rural Life
Meals on Wheels holds conference to focus on 'collaboration'
The National Meals on Wheels Network is holding its third annual conference today (Friday, November 1), where the theme is...
Rural Life
Gorman to address AGM of Irish Rural Link on 'future of agriculture'
The president of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA), Francie Gorman, will address the annual general meeting (AGM) of Irish Rural...
Rural Life
Criticism over 'insufficient' rural funding in Budget 2025
Irish Rural Link (IRL), the national network representing the interest of rural communities, has welcomed additional social protection measures in...
Rural Life
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...
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Give your dairy hygiene programme a spring clean
Having a dairy hygiene programme in place is crucial, as when spring arrives, Irish dairy farmers are in the thick...
Rural Life
Research: 70% of young Irish people contemplate emigrating
The National Youth Council of Ireland has found that seven out of 10 Irish people aged 18-24 were contemplating emigrating....
Rural Life
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 Life
Meals on Wheels network hosts second conference   Â
Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler, told the national Meals on Wheels network at its...
Rural Life
IRL: Investment and engagement needed for rural Ireland to thrive
Irish Rural Link (IRL) has said that investment and proper engagement are needed in order for rural Ireland to thrive....
Rural Life
Rural businesses urged to catch up on digitisation
There is still an onus on rural Irish businesses to catch up with their urban counterparts in terms of digitisation,...
Rural Life
Tánaiste launches new Shared Island Project for rural communities
Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin launched a new Shared Island Project for rural communities this morning (October...
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Watch: The multipurpose material for the agricultural sector
Discover how Stokbord is the multipurpose material for the agricultural sector and is taking the agricultural and equestrian world by...
Rural Life
Budget 2024: Rural households will continue to struggle - IRL
Irish Rural Link (IRL) has “broadly welcomed” the announcements made in Budget 2024, but warned that the increase to the...
N.Ireland
Rural Northern Ireland facing 'double-edged sword' with cost of living
Northern Ireland is facing a “double-edged sword” in rural areas between the current cost of living crisis and “lack of...
Rural Life
Irish Rural Link 'satisfied' with financial results despite challenges
The board of management at Irish Rural Link (IRL) has said it is “satisfied” with its 2022 financial statements, despite...
Rural Life
IRL calls for Budget 2024 to address 'income inadequacy' in rural Ireland
Irish Rural Link (IRL) has called for Budget 2024 to address “income inadequacy” in rural Ireland. Its annual general meeting...