Rural Life
Report suggests 'bioeconomy co-operative' for north Kerry region
A “bioeconomy co-operative” could help create new income streams for farmers and local employment in a north Kerry region, according...
Rural Development
Forestry
Coillte allocated €3m to enhance amenities at forest parks
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today (Thursday, August 15) announced funding of €3 million to develop...
Rural Life
'Glaring omission' in finalised rail review - Kenny
Sinn Féin spokesperson on agriculture and rural development Martin Kenny has said that there is a “glaring omission” in the...
Rural Life
Govt urged to prioritise infrastructure projects in west and northwest
The Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) is urging the government to fast-track the delivery of 13 major infrastructure projects...
Rural Life
Government hosts North South Ministerial Council on agriculture
The government has hosted a meeting of the North South Ministerial Council (NSMC) on agriculture and rural development. The government...
Rural Life
€60,000 bursary for rural development masters students launched
The “first ever” bursary to support masters students in the area of rural development has been launched by Minister for...
Rural Life
ESRI publishes report on monitoring rural development policy
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today (Monday, January 29) welcomed an Economic and Social Research...
Agri Politics
ACRES cannot be limited to 50,000 places - new IFA chair
John Curran from Co. Meath has been elected the new chair of the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) National Rural Development...
Rural Life
Budget 2024: €431 million for rural and community development
Budget 2024 has allocated €431 million for rural and community development for 2024 support various schemes aimed to invest in...
Rural Life
NWRA: 'Legacy of underinvestment' in northern and western region
The Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) is calling on the government to provide a stimulus package worth €570 million...
Rural Life
Rail review: TD welcomes 'many positive recommendations'
A TD has welcomed what he called the “many positive recommendations” included in the draft All-Island Strategic Rail Review. The...
Rural Life
€40 million for development of community projects announced
Funding of €20 million for the development of community centres across Ireland has been announced by the Minister for Rural...
Rural Life
Dr. Farrell: Women are 'untapped potentials in rural development'
Women in rural economies, in agriculture or in small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are probably one of the most untapped...
Agri Politics
Fine Gael to hold conference on agriculture and rural development
Fine Gael is holding a one-day conference this weekend on matters relating to agriculture and rural development, aiming to support...
Rural Life
Irish Water announces €20m for rural wastewater plant upgrades
Irish Water has announced a €20 million investment plan to upgrade capacity at 12 wastewater treatment plants throughout the country...
Rural Life
Minister announces launch of 2022 programme for rural funding
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today (February 24, 2022) announced the launch of the 2022...
Rural Life
Call for planning exemption for families of landowners
A Kerry county councillor is calling for an exemption for the families of landowners to allow them to build houses...
Rural Life
NI: Minister welcomes rural development projects under £7.5m fund
Northern Ireland Minister of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Edwin Poots has praised rural communities for using the £7.5 million...