by Barbara Killeen | Jul 1, 2021 | Biodiversity, DAFM, Environment, Habitats, Rural Development, wildlife management
BE PREPARED. BE VIGILANT. STAMP OUT FOREST FIRES. Fire Danger Notice 05 of 2021 Issue date: 29 June 2021 @ 1600hrs Forest Fire Danger Rating Condition Orange – High Fire Risk Warning Effective From 1200hrs 29/06/2021 Effective Period Expires 1200hrs 05/07/2021 Arising...
by Barbara Killeen | Jun 29, 2021 | countryside, Littering, Rural Development, Rural Ireland
A new public awareness campaign from Leave No Trace Ireland and its partners calls on the public to exercise renewed care and responsibility when outdoors in managing dogs, preventing litter, and ensuring that there are no fires unless on a designated site. As we...
by Barbara Killeen | Jun 1, 2021 | Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has this week launched the Connected Hubs Network, Ireland’s first national network of remote working hubs. Connectedhubs.ie is a key action of Our Rural Future and will see over 100 hubs connected by...
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...
by Barbara Killeen | May 20, 2021 | countryside, Rural Development, Rural Ireland, wildlife management
Maximum Flexibility Needed for Successful Wild Atlantic Nature Project An IFA delegation held a meeting this week with the new Wild Atlantic Nature Project and said it has to give farmers maximum flexibility. The delegation included IFA Rural Development Chairman...
by Barbara Killeen | May 11, 2021 | Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce €4.5 million to improve community facilities and sports clubs Funding to support local groups to re-open their facilities post Covid-19 Small grants for repairs and renovations, new equipment and safety upgrades Community...
