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Illegal hunting: Call for 'armed response unit in every county'
A candidate at last year’s general election and European election has called for an armed response unit to be established...
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Taoiseach commends farmers for local support during Arctic spell
Taoiseach Simon Harris has commended farmers and the wider farming community for supporting the work of their local authorities during...
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How to avoid costly calf registration errors
Are you wondering how you can avoid costly calf registration errors and Bord Bia penalties? As the busy spring season...
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Weather: Unsettled this week with spells of rain and wind
The weather looks likely to be mainly unsettled this week, with dry spells but also periods of rain and blustery...
Rural Life
Weather: Cold snap turning to rain and wind as Storm Bert nears
After the very cold spell of recent days, the weather will turn wet and windy in the coming days as...
Agri Politics
Fianna Fáil publishes new agri and rural policy to court farmer vote
Fianna Fáil has published its policy vision for agriculture and rural Ireland ahead of the 2024 General Election, in an...
Rural Life
Thousands see power outages in west after heavy snow
Thousands of ESB costumers experienced power outages this morning (Thursday, November 21) in western counties after heavy snow impacted power...
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TFI Local Link now used '100,000 times a week'
The Transport for Ireland (TFI) Local Link service is now being used around 100,000 times a week across rural Ireland....
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Macra calls on parties to deliver 3 'key pillars' of rural regeneration
Macra has called on parties and candidates contesting the 2024 General Election to deliver on three “key pillars” of rural...
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Where might trees fit for a sustainable future?
The Teagasc Forestry One to One Clinics facilitate a discussion on where trees might fit for a sustainable future. Teagasc...
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Social Justice Ireland: New farm policy must focus on sustainability
Sustainability and short supply chains should form the basis for future agricultural policy, according to Social Justice Ireland. The independent...
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County council cathaoirleach calls for 'critical' rural planning reforms
The cathaoirleach of Galway County Council has called for “critical” reforms to rural planning policy, to provide greater support for...
Rural Life
CLÁR Programme: €11.4 million for rural projects announced
Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys has announced €11.4 million in funding for 264 projects in rural areas...
Rural Life
Budget 2025: €235 million for 'revitalisation' of rural Ireland
Budget 2025 has seen the announcement of €235 million to be put towards investment in rural Ireland. Announcing the allocation...
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Rural TDs call for ban on foreign-based funds buying Irish land
The Rural Independents group of TDs is calling for a ban on foreign-based entities and investment funds buying land or...
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Noonan calls for free water testing for rural wells
Minister of State for heritage and electoral reform Malcolm Noonan has called for water testing for private rural wells to...
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Transition period & early lactation: A springboard to a successful lactation
A focus on management and nutrition during the transition period makes all the difference to performance in the next lactation. ...
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Fuel allowance expanded to those on Rural Social Scheme
Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has announced an expansion of the Fuel Allowance to employment support scheme participants, including...
Rural Life
Finalised rail review confirms recommendations for rural areas
The final version of the All-Island Strategic Rail Review, which was published today (Wednesday, July 31) has confirmed a range...
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Instructors call for 'massive overhaul' in driver training in Ireland
A group representing driving instructors has called for a “massive overhaul” of driver training in Ireland in order to prevent...
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Census 2022: Parts of Mayo, Donegal and Cork record more deaths than births
Belmullet, Co. Mayo, Glenties, Co. Donegal, and Bantry, Co Cork were the only local electoral areas (LEAs) to report higher...