Rural Life
Brennan's Kilkenny farm to be debated in Dáil and Seanad
The Joint Oireachtas Committee on Agriculture has asked that issues of environmental contamination at Dan Brennan’s farm in Co. Kilkenny...
rural life
Rural Life
Farm families reminded of upcoming SUSI deadlines
Farm families have been reminded of the upcoming closing date and changes to the Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI) education...
Environment
An Taisce expands pond biodiversity project
The publication of a ‘Ponds for Wildlife’ pamphlet has been launched by An Taisce’s Legacy4LIFE ponds biodiversity team. The pamphlet...
Rural Life
Farmer airlifted after being injured by newly calved cow
A farmer in Co. Kerry was seriously injured after an incident on his farm involving a cow which had recently...
Rural Life
Motorcyclist killed in collision with tractor
A motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a tractor in Co. Cork last evening (Tuesday, May 23). Gardaí and...
Rural Life
Farmers warned of above-average temperatures this summer
Above-average temperatures this summer and in the future will impact farmers in terms of stocking, fodder, fertiliser use, and pest...
CAP / Schemes
Cow exit scheme still under 'consideration' - minister
The development of a “proposal for a dairy cow reduction or an exit scheme” is still under consideration, the Minister...
Rural Life
Galway farmer to be sentenced for sexually abusing nephew
By Fiona Ferguson A Galway farmer sexually abused his young nephew as the child helped him out with tasks round...
Sheep News
DAFM: Campaign to tackle dog 'aggression' and sheep attacks
The development of a responsible pet ownership campaign is priority according to the Department of Agriculture, Food, and the Marine...
Rural Life
NPWS and OPW urged to erect warning signs about Lyme disease
The National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) and the Office of Public Works (OPW) are being urged to erect signage...
Rural Life
Claremorris tractor 'tragedy' terrible blow - Mayo cllr
The death of a 13-year-old boy in a tractor crash near Claremorris, Co. Mayo is a “terrible blow” for the...
Rural Life
FarmElder project offers social farming for older people
A social-farming research project, backed by the EU, is exploring ways to help more older people to spend time on...
Agri-Business
Minister urged to 'fast track' stronger laws around dog control
Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue has been urged to “fast track” stronger laws around dog control...
Agri-Business
Call to control dogs in countryside amid livestock attacks
Dog owners have been urged to keep their dogs on a lead and to be vigilant when near livestock as...
biodiversity
Farm walks to feature in National Biodiversity Week
Several farm walks with focus on biodiversity, soil health, and hedgerows will take place over the next week as part...
Rural Life
Gardaí engagement week to address farm safety and rural crime
Farm safety and rural crime are among the topics to be addressed at National Community Engagement Week 2023, where communities...
Rural Life
Watch: Planning - 'local authorities are a law unto themselves' - TD
A Sinn Féin TD has claimed that many local authorities are a “law unto themselves” when it comes to planning...
Rural Life
Wild bird shooting derogation extended to end of year
A derogation allowing for the shooting of certain wild birds to protect crops and livestock has been extended until the...
