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Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

The first month of 2026 has seen significant activity in Ireland’s solar farm pipeline, with most large-scale projects attracting strong community opposition, writes Stephen Robb.

RENEWABLES 4 February 2026

Solar pipeline hits nearly 4,000ac in January

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Tipperary locals not convinced by AD plan

Tipperary locals not convinced by AD plan

NEWS 21 January 2026

Roadstone’s high-tech €50m AD plans

Roadstone’s high-tech €50m AD plans

NEWS 21 January 2026

Over €60m in funding for greenways in 2026

Over €60m in funding for greenways in 2026

Over €60m in funding for greenways in 2026

NEWS 19 January 2026

President's Challenge – hit the ground running

President's Challenge – hit the ground running

President's Challenge – hit the ground running

NEWS 14 January 2026

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UFU president dismisses cross-border TB project

UFU president dismisses cross-border TB project

The president of the UFU has said his organisation is not on board with the TB project in the northwest.

COMMUNITY 28 December 2025

Irish Rural Link acquires child farm safety platform AgriKids

Irish Rural Link acquires child farm safety platform AgriKids

AgriKids is a children’s farm safety educational platform founded by Alma Jordan in 2015.

NEWS 28 December 2025

Embrace FARM readies for 6 February Wear Our Wellies fundraiser

Embrace FARM readies for 6 February Wear Our Wellies fundraiser

Last year's fundraiser raised over €6,000 for Embrace FARM to support farm families in the aftermath of a serious injury or sudden death.

NEWS 28 December 2025

'New year, new you' talks in Askamore

'New year, new you' talks in Askamore

With the turning of the year, it's a good time to focus on a positive mental outlook, which is the focus of a series of talks in Askamore, Co Wexford.

NEWS 28 December 2025

Ireland among eight countries to take part in EU biomethane project

Ireland among eight countries to take part in EU biomethane project

The BIOMAPE project brings together European partners to address technical, regulatory, market and social barriers to biomethane development.

RENEWABLES 28 December 2025

Iarnród Éireann plants 2,500 native Irish trees

Iarnród Éireann plants 2,500 native Irish trees

The move represents a step forward in the bigger plan to plant 100ac of native Irish woodland in 2030.

NEWS 28 December 2025

Offaly farmers wanted for hare’s corner scheme

Offaly farmers wanted for hare’s corner scheme

The hare’s corner biodiversity project is open for applications as it returns to Offaly for a second year.

NEWS 28 December 2025

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Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

The weeks after calving are one of the most critical periods in the dairy year. Cow health during this post-calving phase has a direct impact on milk yield, fertility and overall herd performance.

Strong cow health after calving – the key to a successful breeding season

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