Agri Politics
INHFA: Farmer concern at lack of engagement on walking festivals
The Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association (INHFA) has said that an increase in the amount of walking festivals in...
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Rural Life
Leitrim to host first national trail conference
Farmers, landowners, outdoor enthusiasts, trail builders, and community groups are being invited to attend Ireland’s inaugural national trail conference in...
Rural Life
€408,000 to upgrade 43 walking trails across rural Ireland
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Saturday, April 13) announced the upgrade of 43 walking...
Rural Life
62 new trails added to National Walks Scheme
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has announced the largest ever expansion of Ireland’s National Walks Scheme....
Rural Life
New management plan proposed for Cliffs of Moher coastal walk
A number of meetings with landowners are due to take place in the coming weeks on a proposed new management...
Rural Life
Coillte gets €3m to develop forests & facilities
Funding of €3 million has been announced to develop more than 300 forest parks and upgrade outdoor amenities on Coillte-owned...
Rural Life
Over €200,000 for walking trails - Humphreys
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys has today (Wednesday, June 21) announced funding of over €209,000 to upgrade...
Agri-Business
Walker with dogs alleged to have assaulted Wicklow landowner
Gardaí are currently making inquiries into an “alleged assault” on a landowner. Mountaineering Ireland, the representative body for hillwalkers and climbers,...
Rural Life
Expansion of walking trails to see more farmland involved
A major expansion of walking trails across the country will see more farmers and landowners involved in opening the countryside...