by Barbara Killeen | Oct 5, 2021 | Biodiversity, Conservation, wildlife management
IFA Environment & Rural Affairs Chairman and Smart Farming’s Programme Leader, Paul O’Brien said that while hedgerow cutting is now permitted to the end of February, farmers should be aware that hedges provide food and shelter and habitats for wildlife and birds...
by Barbara Killeen | Oct 1, 2021 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside
First European discovery made in Killarney National Park Species found on vertical rockface NPWS believe species arrived in Ireland without human intervention Killarney National Park, world renowned and internationally significant for the number of bryophytes that...
by Barbara Killeen | Sep 29, 2021 | Broadband, Rural Ireland, Rural Services
IFA Telecom Announces Market-leading Offer Deal includes six months FREE phone and broadband and will provide you with competitive packages IFA Telecom has launched a new offer which will save you up to €350 on home phone and broadband packages. James Kelly, IFA’s...
by Barbara Killeen | Sep 29, 2021 | countryside, Rural Ireland, Rural Services, Uncategorized, Walking, Walking Trails, Walkways
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces funding for 31 walking trails to boost outdoor recreation and rural tourism 31 new trails added in 13 counties under Government’s ‘Walks Scheme’ Rural Recreation Officers to be appointed to enhance our outdoor amenities...
by Barbara Killeen | Sep 22, 2021 | Angling, Fishing, Uncategorized
Two men in Dundalk have been convicted of illegally killing pike and have been ordered to pay fines following prosecutions taken by Inland Fisheries Ireland. Inland Fisheries Ireland Officers, who had been on routine fisheries patrol in the area, outlined the facts of...
