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Rural Economy

NWRA: 'Legacy of underinvestment' in northern and western region

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

NWRA: 'Legacy of underinvestment' in northern and western region

The Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) is calling for a €570 million stimulus package to kickstart development in the regions.

Young rural entrepreneurs invited to European workshop

Agri-Business

about 3 years ago

Young rural entrepreneurs invited to European workshop

A European workshop aiming to promote young entrepreneurs in rural areas will get underway in Dublin in November.

Proposed €30m film-production studio - a 'reel' boost for Tipperary economy

Rural Life

about 4 years ago

Proposed €30m film-production studio - a 'reel' boost for Tipperary economy

The north Tipperary town of Nenagh has been identified as an ideal location for a €30 million purpose-built film and television studio

Banks 'ever more detached' from rural customer needs

Agri Politics

over 4 years ago

Banks 'ever more detached' from rural customer needs

Banks are "becoming ever more detached" from the needs of their customers in rural Ireland, the...

Donohoe: GDP to fall by 10.5% in 2020 with 220,000 job losses

Agri-Business

over 5 years ago

Donohoe: GDP to fall by 10.5% in 2020 with 220,000 job losses

Minister Donohoe has published the Government’s Stability Programme Update 2020, which revealed that GDP is projected to fall by 10.5%.

Agri Politics

over 5 years ago

Farming 'not important' to economy - senior UK government aide

One of the most senior (UK) government advisors has apparently said that Britain does not need its farming or fishing industries.

Farming 'not important' to economy - senior UK government aide

Rural Life

almost 6 years ago

2-speed economy: Northern and western regions 'being left behind'

Ireland’s northern and western regions face being left behind in a "two-speed economy", according to a new study by the NWRA.

2-speed economy: Northern and western regions 'being left behind'

Agri Politics

over 6 years ago

Producing things the smarter way…and reaping the rewards while we're at it

Ireland is producing 10 times the calories needed yet we import yogurts from Denmark and sell them - does this make sense?

Producing things the smarter way…and reaping the rewards while we're at it

Rural Life

over 9 years ago

'Bringing high-speed broadband up a mountain won't happen overnight'

Bringing high-speed broadband up the side of a mountain won't happen overnight, according to the Minister for Communications, Denis Naughten.

'Bringing high-speed broadband up a mountain won't happen overnight'

Rural Life

almost 10 years ago

Charter for rural Ireland makes a strong commitment to communities - Taoiseach

The Charter for Rural Ireland makes a strong commitment to support the development of Ireland's rural communities, according to the Taoiseach Enda Kenny.

Charter for rural Ireland makes a strong commitment to communities - Taoiseach

Rural Life

about 10 years ago

Serious damage done to Galway mart in break-in

Gardai are investigating after Gort Mart, Co. Galway was broken into last night (October 18) and a huge amount of damage was caused.

Serious damage done to Galway mart in break-in

Rural Life

over 10 years ago

IFA President calls for charter for rural Ireland

IFA President Eddie Downey has called on the Government to introduce a charter for rural Ireland to drive economic recovery across the country.

IFA President calls for charter for rural Ireland

Rural Life

over 10 years ago

Rural people less confident in the economy

Rural people have less confidence in the economy than there urban counterparts, according to a recent survey by according to the latest Behaviour & Attitudes consumer survey.

Rural people less confident in the economy

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