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Minister O’Sullivan Visits Kildanogue Wildfowl Sanctuary with IFA Countryside and ABGN Gun Club

Minister O’Sullivan Visits Kildanogue Wildfowl Sanctuary with IFA Countryside and ABGN Gun Club

by Barbara Killeen | Sep 30, 2025 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Nature, NPWS, Open Seasons, wildlife management

IFA Countryside, together with ABGN Gun Club, hosted a visit by Minister of State for Nature and Heritage Christopher O’Sullivan to the Kildanogue Wildfowl Sanctuary in Ardfinnan, Co Tipperary this week to highlight the vital role that local game and conservation...
Minister O’Sullivan praises landowners with 20% increase in Corncrake territories recorded

Minister O’Sullivan praises landowners with 20% increase in Corncrake territories recorded

by Barbara Killeen | Sep 12, 2025 | Biodiversity, Nature, NPWS

281 corncrake territories recorded in 2025 – an increase of 20% on last year  Highest number of corncrake territories recorded in 25 years, a 70% increase since 2018 Farming community is key to success, with 250 farmers and landowners now managing close to 1500...
Government response underway following confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet

Government response underway following confirmed sighting of an Asian Hornet

by Barbara Killeen | Aug 14, 2025 | Biodiversity, Nature, NPWS, wildlife management

Asian Hornet (also known as the Yellow-legged Hornet) poses a significant threat to Ireland’s biodiversity. New taskforce convened to co-ordinate response to a confirmed individual sighting reported by a member of the public Public asked to report suspected sightings...
Grants to help turn vacant traditional houses into new homes

Grants to help turn vacant traditional houses into new homes

by Barbara Killeen | Mar 12, 2025 | countryside, Grants, Heritage, Rural Development

Grants of up to €5,000 available to cover expert conservation advice Scheme aimed at those availing of or considering the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan, has today opened applications...

Minister launches Public Consultation Survey for New Rural Development Policy

by Barbara Killeen | Mar 11, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary T.D., has today launched an online survey giving the public an opportunity to have their say on the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy, Our Rural Future. The survey is the...
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  • IFA Signs New Exclusive Member Deal with VHI Healthcare
  • Grants to help turn vacant traditional houses into new homes

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