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Pig-fattening house appealed to an Bord Pleanála for decision

The appeal to an Bord Pleanála followed submissions raised by the EPA and Peter Sweetman.

PIGS 31 March 2025

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Designated land rules 'horrific' for farmers

Designated land rules 'horrific' for farmers

NEWS 26 March 2025

Designations devalue farmland and limit use – Kerry farmer

Designations devalue farmland and limit use – Kerry farmer

NEWS 22 March 2025

Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court

Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court

Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court

FORESTRY 16 March 2025

State pays €2,020/ac for over 600ac of Galway land

State pays €2,020/ac for over 600ac of Galway land

State pays €2,020/ac for over 600ac of Galway land

NEWS 12 March 2025

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‘Significant’ 615ac expansion at Connemara National Park announced

‘Significant’ 615ac expansion at Connemara National Park announced

This land purchase represents the most significant addition to the park since it was first opened to the public in 1980.

NEWS 18 December 2024

Investigations under way after fire at Barley Cove

Investigations under way after fire at Barley Cove

The National Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Housing has confirmed it is investigating a fire on Sunday evening 9 February on the Mizen Head Peninsula.

NEWS 18 December 2024

Monaghan farmers seek to overturn poultry planning permission ban

Monaghan farmers seek to overturn poultry planning permission ban

Planning rules currently ban the development of certain pig and poultry farms within 10km of a Natura 2000 site. Caitríona Morrissey reports.

NEWS 18 December 2024

Farmer who uprooted 250 trees in Cork given time to fix damage

Farmer who uprooted 250 trees in Cork given time to fix damage

The court heard that the farmer was anxious to put right the damage and had already undertaken substantial remedial works. David Forsythe reports.

NEWS 18 December 2024

Permission granted to pump water from Lough Funshinagh

Permission granted to pump water from Lough Funshinagh

Permanent flood relief works at Lough Funshinagh had been caught in planning regulations since the turlough started to flood.

NEWS 18 December 2024

Monkey business in latest state land purchase

Monkey business in latest state land purchase

The state is after adding to its land portfolio after sale agreed has been placed on a marsh adjacent to an SAC in west Cork. Some species spotted there are rarer than others.

DEALER 18 December 2024

Wood Awards Ireland 2024 winners announced

Wood Awards Ireland 2024 winners announced

The overall award goes to the spectacular renovation of Kinsale Library by Cork County Council Architects in a competition that promotes excellence in wood.

FEATURE 18 December 2024

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Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

Proper calf shed ventilation is crucial for maximising calf performance and profitability.

Levelling up calf rearing with Teemore Mono Calf Building

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