Rural Life
The Achill IFA Commonage Fire Watch Team has condemned the alleged criminal removal of a newly installed fire risk warning sign on the island.
An Bord Pleanála granted planning for a veterinary clinic in Co. Mayo, despite a recommendation from its inspector to refuse.
Mayo County Council has granted planning permission, subject to conditions, for an anaerobic digestion (AD) plant near Ballinrobe.
A county councillor in Co. Mayo is calling for the deadline for slurry spreading to be extended "well into October".
Agri-Business
The pending decision by Mayo County Council on the proposed construction of an AD plant near Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo has been put on hold.
A 'do not consume' water notice remains in place for three weeks now between the Kiltimagh and Balla area in Co. Mayo
Objections have been launched to a proposed greenway route in Co. Mayo which locals say could "complicate farming".
"Bored boy racers" are a "driving rural residents round the bend" through meet-ups and illegal...
As many green spaces around the country attract more visitors, those driving within their 5km are being urged to park responsibly.
Visibility is a big factor in staying safe out on the roads for a very simple reason: What you see, you can react to, or at least try to.
Sheep
Dog owners have been urged to keep their pets under control - with sheep farmers encouraged to follow 10 top tips for thwarting dogs.
Motorists are being urged not to take unnecessary risks to pass out farm machinery as the slurry season gets underway.
An increased volume of farm machinery travelling on public roads is expected as spring progresses and motorists have been urged to take care.
Eirgrid has announced the decision to replace the Grid West electricity transmission project with a "smaller-scale development".
Hedgecutting season will begin again this Friday as the annual ban ends. Landowners are encouraged to keep hedges neat to improve safety.
Motorists need to give farmers a break when travelling on country roads, according to a Road Safety Officer from Mayo County Council.
