Rural Life
State to buy 165ac of Kilkenny farmland for new nature reserve
Plans to purchase just under 67ha (165ac) of lands within and adjacent to the Cullahill Mountain Special Area of Conservation...
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Rural Life
'Your parks, your say' consultation campaign launched
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, has today (Thursday, October 10) launched a new public...
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Watch: Proven fertility boost on Cork spring calving farm
A proven fertility boost has been demonstrated on the farm of Ben Ridgeway near Clonakilty, Co. Cork, where he milks...
Environment
€12m wetland project 'great opportunity' for landowners - councillor
A new three-year wetland restoration project, titled Tóchar, is a “great opportunity” for individuals, landowners, and communities, the cathaoirleach of...
biodiversity
Success of hen harrier plan depends on availability of farmer supports
Financial supports for farmers are key to the effectiveness of the ‘Hen Harrier Threat Response Plan’, according to the findings...
Environment
Plan to address decline of the hen harrier launches today
A plan to address the decline of the hen harrier and improve the long term prospects of the species has...
Environment
Tighter control of fertiliser and more inspections in new water plan
The Minister of State with responsibility for nature, heritage and electoral reform, Malcolm Noonan has today (Thursday, September 5) launched...
Environment
Corncrake territories reach highest number in 25 years - NPWS
The highest number of corncrake territories in 25 years has recorded this year, according to the National Parks and Wildlife...
Rural Life
Minister urges public to celebrate National Heritage Week
National Heritage Week takes place from tomorrow, Saturday August 17 to Sunday, August 25 with hundreds of events happening around...
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Continued strong demand for land from farmers
There is a continued strong demand for land from farmers, according to agricultural development manager (south-east and midlands) at Bank...
Rural Life
Funding for 36 projects under peatlands and Natura scheme
36 local community projects around the country have been allocated a total of €458,000 in funding under the expanded Peatlands...
Environment
White-tailed eagle chicks released in Killarney National Park
Four white-tailed eagle chicks have been released back into the wild at Killarney National Park in Co. Kerry today (Tuesday,...
Rural Life
New €5,000 grant to bring vacant traditional houses 'back into use'
A new scheme that will provide a grant of up to €5,000 to cover the cost of obtaining “expert conservation...
Rural Life
Noonan: Hunting sector 'doing important work for conservation'
Minister of State, Malcolm Noonan, has said his department sees “the hunting sector as doing important work for conservation” as...
Agri-Business
Noonan: Govt committed to 'nature restoration plan' regardless of NRL outcome
The Government has “committed to developing a nature restoration plan” regardless of whether the Nature Restoration Law (NRL) gets the...
Environment
New Water Action Plan to see 'enhanced inspection' for agriculture
A new Water Action Plan is set to be launched in the coming weeks that will “seek to address pressures...
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Register now for the Farm Well Hub Series
The Farm Well Hub is a new Irish on-line resource specifically dedicated to farmers mental health & wellbeing. The Farm...
Environment
Agreement signed between national parks in Mayo and US
Wild Nephin National Park is to be twinned with Yosemite National Park in the US as part of a five-year...
Environment
Trail through Ireland’s semi-natural grasslands launched
Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has today (Thursday, May 23), launched the “Grasslands Trail” – a...
Environment
National Biodiversity Week celebrates Natura 2000 sites
This year’s National Biodiversity Week is celebrating the over 600 designated Natura 2000 sites located across Ireland. The annual 10-day...
Environment
Landowner project part of €2.8m biodiversity funding boost
The Hare’s Corner initiative, which helps landowners make more space for nature, is among 233 community biodiversity projects for which...