by Barbara Killeen | Apr 30, 2021 | Rural Ireland
IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe has appealed to people to be extra vigilant over the May Bank Holiday weekend to avoid forest fires. “Most fires spread from adjoining land into a forest. After such a dry weather spell, a fire risk can develop quickly in areas...
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 29, 2021 | Shooting
Are your shooting skills feeling a bit rusty after lockdown? Win a private shooting lesson at Courtlough Shooting Grounds, which includes 1 hour of private, one-to-one tuition with a qualified instructor, plus 50 clays and cartridges. During your lesson, your...
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 29, 2021 | Rural Development, Rural Ireland
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today launched a new five million euro fund to support the development of Ireland’s first national network of remote working hubs. The Connected Hubs Fund will expand existing hub facilities,...
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 29, 2021 | Game, Gun Clubs, Member Benefits, Pheasants, Uncategorized, wildlife management
Midland Game Farm is a family run business that was established in 2008 by Adrian Corcoran. Adrian himself has over 25 years of experience in the rearing and management of game birds. They have built up a reputation as a well respected game farm based on the quality...
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 28, 2021 | Environment, Habitats, Rural Ireland, wildlife management
The fire in the National Park in Killarney has caused significant damage to wildlife and highlights the dangers of a fire spreading during a prolonged dry spell of weather. Burning outside of the dates set down in legislation should not happen. A full investigation...
