by Barbara Killeen | Aug 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
The National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) has appealed to members of the public to be conscious of the dangers posed by fire and to exercise extreme caution over this high risk period. Recent similar hot weather conditions have seen increased fire activity...
by Barbara Killeen | Jul 20, 2022 | Biodiversity, Uncategorized, wildlife management
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has encouraged wildlife enthusiasts and rehabilitators who take care of our injured wildlife to ensure they are compliant with the law this summer by applying for the appropriate licence. “We have...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 23, 2022 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Habitats, Uncategorized, wildlife management
IFA Countryside were recently invited by ABGN Gun Club as they carried out vital conservation work on the glorious Knockmealdown mountains. Also invited was Senator Garrett Ahearn. AGBN raised concerns with Senator Ahearn about the ability to burn heather....
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 23, 2022 | Broadband, Community, Grants, Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland, Rural Services, Uncategorized
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys unveils €150 million package of supports for rural communities New €15 million fund to upgrade and refurbish community centres Major focus on Remote Working through initiatives such as Connected Hubs and Town and Village Renewal...
by Barbara Killeen | Feb 10, 2022 | Rural Ireland, Rural Security, Uncategorized
IFA Deputy President Brian Rushe said the recent attacks on elderly people in rural communities were very concerning. IFA will be meeting the Assistant Commissioner of An Garda Síochana Paula Hillman next week to discuss what measures can be taken to make communities...
