by Barbara Killeen | Jan 20, 2022 | Conservation, countryside
An Egyptian vulture has been sighted in the South Roscommon area. He was initially observed on the morning of New Year’s Eve (31st December 2021) by the National Parks and Wildlife Services warden for Lough Rea and the Mid-Shannon Callows in the area, Owen Murphy, who...
by Barbara Killeen | Jan 20, 2022 | Climate, Rural Services
IFA and Bord Gáis Energy launched a comprehensive solar pilot for farmers today. The project, which has been in development for over a year, reached a key milestone this week with the successful installation and commissioning of two farms. At the launch, James Kelly,...
by Barbara Killeen | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
The Office of Public Works (OPW), in partnership with the National Monuments Service (NMS) of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage, is delighted to announce it will once again live-stream the hugely significant Winter Solstice Sunrise from within...
by Barbara Killeen | Dec 8, 2021 | Biodiversity, Community, Conservation, countryside, Environment, Habitats, Rural Development, wildlife management
2022 Local Biodiversity Action Fund supports locally-led projects that align with actions under National Biodiversity Action Plan It will also support the national rollout of the Biodiversity Officer Programme Malcolm Noonan TD, Minister of State for Heritage and...
by Barbara Killeen | Nov 11, 2021 | Community, Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
‘Fund to provide small grants for community groups impacted by the Pandemic’ Facilities such as community centres, men’s and women’s sheds, parish halls and youth centres to be supported Supporting community groups a key focus of ‘Our Rural Future’ Minister for Rural...
