Driver Theory Test Capacity must be increased.

by Barbara Killeen | Jun 1, 2021 | countryside

IFA Farm Business Chair Rose Mary McDonagh has called on the Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan to urgently increase the testing capacity for the Driver Theory Test. The call comes as the Road Safety Authority (RSA) has announced that it is capable of providing only...

Bord Bia to get the Nation Growing this ‘Bloom Bank Holiday’ Weekend!

by Barbara Killeen | May 26, 2021 | Gardening

*New for 2021: Top garden designers offer range of accessible garden plans to encourage people to #BloomAtHome Bord Bia recently announced its plans to celebrate Bord Bia Bloom 2021 and encourage the public to embrace their gardens and outdoor spaces this summer. For...

Inland Fisheries Ireland appeal for reports of red skin disease in salmon

by Barbara Killeen | May 26, 2021 | Fishing, Rural Ireland

Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) has recently received reports that small numbers of individual fresh-run wild salmon have been encountered in the River Deel, in the Moy Catchment, Co. Mayo and in the River Boyne displaying signs of red skin disease (RSD). Low...

IFA & RSA ISSUE ROAD SAFETY APPEAL FOR SILAGE SEASON

by Barbara Killeen | May 25, 2021 | Rural Ireland, Uncategorized

With the silage cutting season underway, the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) and the Road Safety Authority (RSA) are appealing to drivers of farming machinery and other road users to share the road safely. With national travel restrictions now lifted and traffic...

Inconic Tidy Towns Competition Returns

by Barbara Killeen | May 21, 2021 | Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland

Minister Humphreys announces return of SuperValu TidyTowns Competition Iconic competition makes comeback following COVID-19 disruption TidyTowns groups to showcase their communities via electronic entry New prize category to recognise role played by volunteers...