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Over 1,000 farm buildings saved by grant scheme

“I’m a big believer in the ripple effect and when people see an old building repaired, they look at their own yard,” Anna Meenan of the Heritage Council told Caitríona Morrissey.

30 December 2024 BUILDINGS

Conservation works under way on Black Islands of Lough Ree

Lough Ree is Ireland's number one hotspot for breeding waterbirds, such as the curlew, lapwing, redshank and oystercatcher.

10 December 2024 NEWS

New phase of turf cutting compensation scheme under consideration

Some 3,435 applicants had entered the Turf Cutting Compensation Scheme by the end of last year.

11 November 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
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State spends €12m on NPWS land acquisitions

The National Parks and Wildlife Service snapped up over 3,000ac of land last year, with more land deals in the works.

10 November 2024 NEWS

Applications open for €600k peatlands engagement scheme

The scheme was launched by Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, with up to €600,000 in funding available for community-led projects.

5 November 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT

State to buy 50ac island on Lough Ree for birds

Minister of State for nature Malcolm Noonan announces plans to purchase island on Lough Ree for strategic management of breeding waders.

1 November 2024 CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENT
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Mixed views on ACRES at nature conference

At the annual Farming for Nature event, farmers expressed differing views on ACRES.

30 October 2024 NEWS

€500,000 in grants for thatched buildings

The funding is part of a combined €11.1m in funding which will be allocated to grant schemes.

29 October 2024 SCHEMES

Farmers urged to apply for ACRES actions before deadline

The initiative aims to give farmers an opportunity to enhance their ACRES payments by engaging in accessible and impactful environmental actions.

24 October 2024 NEWS