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GEM report
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Good Irish rankings in latest GEM report
The latest Global Entrepreneurship Monitor GEM report has deduced that Ireland ranks third in Europe for entrepreneurs who have ‘high jobs growth’ expectations. It seems that the country also has the third-highest rate for early-stage female entrepreneurs across European countries, and that one in seven people in Ireland desires to start a business in the next three years. Gender and age gaps for entrepreneurship are also closing, and there is an increase…
RTB termination notices
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RTB notes an increase in termination notices
The Residential Tenancies Board has said that many landlords are exiting the market as want to sell their property. The volume of termination notices received by the RTB in the first half of 2022 rose by 58%, compared with the latter half of 2021. Almost 3,000 notices of termination were received in the first half of 2022, compared to over 1,800 in the final six months of 2021. Sinn Féin…
World Heritage
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New World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland
Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and Malcolm Noonan, Minister of State with Responsibility for Heritage and Electoral Reform, have announced a new World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland. The Tentative List is an inventory of natural and cultural heritage sites that may have potential to demonstrate Outstanding Universal Value and are therefore suitable for nomination to the World Heritage List. It is a precondition for nomination…
peatland restoration
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Grant funding for peatland restoration
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan TD yesterday (Monday, 8 August, 2022) announced that he has approved grant funding of up to €75,000 to the Abbeyleix Bog Project for peatland restoration measures in Co. Laois. Announcing the funding under the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage’s Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme, the Minister said he was delighted to support active and determined community and volunteer groups…
Ideal Home Show 2022 2023
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Ideal Home Show targets the home improvement market
The Ideal Home Show will be hosted at RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin from 21 – 23 October 2022, and 21 – 23 April 2023. The event is the Permanent TSB Ideal Home Show, which aims to help visitors to create their ideal home. Go and explore thousands of new ideas – for everything from interior design, to expert advice, furnishing and decor, to energy saving, windows, doors, kitchens, and bathrooms, home…
Architecture & Building Expo 2022
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Architecture & Building Expo in October
The Architecture & Building Expo is now an established place to meet the country’s top architects, architectural technologists, and other professionals and specifiers. The 2022 gathering takes place from 5 to 6 October, 2022, at the RDS Hall 1, Dublin. The event aims to create a truly unique sales and promotional platform that links suppliers face to face with specifiers, and also with colleagues and the construction industry’s top suppliers…
ACRES Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme
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Proposed payment rates for next year’s ACRES programme
The ACRES programme comes into effect from January 2023 as part of the new Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). This substitutes the Green, Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS). Under the new Agri Climate Rural Environment Scheme (ACRES), farmers can expect payment rates of over €1,000/ha for some general actions, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) documents show. Figures indicate a rate of €1,047/ha/year proposed for the environmental management of arable…
Auto Trade EXPO tickets RDS Simmonscourt Dublin
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Auto Trade EXPO Aftermarket Exhibition
The annual Auto Trade EXPO returns to RDS Simmonscourt, Dublin, from 15 to 16 October, 2022. Considered to be Ireland’s largest Auto Aftermarket Exhibition, visitors can expect over 190 stands representing over 900 brands. The event will showcase garage equipment and tools, automotive diagnostic services, the latest vehicle parts and component ranges, as well as all services associated with the auto aftermarket. This is a must attend event for technicians,…
Boyne Valley Food Hub
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Innovative Boyne Valley Food Hub launched
A flagship project of the Boyne Valley Food Innovation District, The Boyne Valley Food Hub, saw Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, Damien English, turn the sod this past week. The venture will transform almost 800 m² of enterprise space at its Navan site into an innovative food hub with nine Food Grade units available for start-up and scaling food businesses. This includes delivery of a timeshare development…
Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium hosts a Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction
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Kilkenny – Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction – 06/08
Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium hosts a Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday, 6 August, 2022, in Ring 1 at 8:30. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact Kilkenny Greyhound Stadium: +353 56 7721214. Address: St. James Park, Talbot’s Inch Village, Jamespark, Kilkenny. LSL Auctions, LSL News.
Roscommon Mart LSL Auctions
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Roscommon Mart – Pedigree Suffolk Ram Sale – 6/8 and 13/8
The West of Ireland Registered Pedigree Suffolk Sheep Breeders Club holds a sale of quality pedigree Suffolk rams from top Irish and UK bloodlines at Roscommon Mart (bidding ringside) and online via LSL Auctions on Saturday 6 and Saturday 13 August, 2022. This will be the 51st edition of this premier show and sale. Opening Sale of Breeding Ewes and Breeding Hoggets. Largest pedigree Suffolk sale in the West. Gates…
Citizens’ Assembly
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Call for Citizens’ Assembly on agriculture
With the future of Irish agriculture and food production on the line, debate is raging as to possible outcomes. After the Coalition agreed on a 25% reduction in carbon emissions for the sector after months of negotiation, the Labour Party has called for a Citizens’ Assembly on the matter. While the Greens had pushed for a 30% cut, Agriculture Minister Charlie McConalogue, of Fianna Fáil, was not happy to go beyond 22%.…
Organic produce
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Market for organic produce on the up
The market for organic produce is flourishing, as Bord Bia’s figures show. It appears that the Irish market for organic produce saw a record 17.7% growth in 2020, which translated to €235m in total sales. In Bord Bia’s sheepmeat and livestock sector manager Séamus Mc Menamin’s opinion, growth was driven by the pandemic. Regarding organic imports, the country is over 95% self-sufficient in eggs, lamb, beef, dairy and seafood. Organic…
Swards for the Future Grassland
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Swards for the Future targets the grassland industry
A two-day conference and workshop titled Swards for the Future Grassland will take place on Thursday, 8 and Friday, 9 September, 2022. The event aims to explore Resilient Swards for the Future. It will be hosted at the Teagasc, Animal and Grassland, Research and Innovation Centre, Moorepark, Fermoy, Co. Cork, and is sponsored by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine. Teagasc highlights that while grassland continues to be…
Fuel theft
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Rural residents in the UK alarmed as fuel theft increases
The UK farming community has seen a huge increase on fuel theft, which has more than doubled in both cost and frequency in the first quarter of this year, compared to the same period in 2021. This was established from statistics extracted from a NFU Mutual rural crime report. In the company’s view, the increase was driven both by criminal gangs roaming freely since the end of pandemic restrictions and…
Meat imports ban
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ICSA president calls for blanket ban on meat imports from outside the EU
Last week, Irish Cattle and Sheep Farmers’ Association president Dermot Kelleher called on the government to insist on a complete blanket ban at EU level on meat imports from outside the EU, given the stress farmers have been put under in recent weeks. “Farmers have been made to feel that the high quality, high protein, nutritious food they supply to European markets is now something to be ashamed of. The…
antique fair
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Medals, Militaria & Collectibles antique fair in Dublin
The Medal Society of Ireland will host a Medals, Militaria & Collectables antique fair at Knox Memorial Hall, 97 Monkstown Road, Monkstown in Dublin on 6 August, 2022. The Medal Society of Ireland was founded in 1986. The society promotes and supports the collecting and study of medals, badges, arms, armour and militaria in their various collecting forms, with a special emphasis on Irish and Irish-related material. Areas covered include:…
International Conference on Agricultural and Food Science ICAFS
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Virtual ICAFS Conference hones in on agri and food science
The 2022 International Conference on Agricultural and Food Science (ICAFS) will be held in video online as a webinar from 28 to 30 September, 2022. This sixth ICAFS event is organized by Asia-Pacific Association of Science, Engineering and Technology, in cooperation with multiple academic affiliations. It has been designed to provide a comprehensive overview of agricultural and food science. A focus will be given on Plant sciences; Agronomy and Agricultural sciences; Soil…
Waterford Harvest Festival
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Local produce at Waterford Harvest Festival 2022
Waterford Harvest Festival is back for its 13th year as one of Ireland’s leading food festivals. Mark your calendar for a foodie weekend on Friday, 9 September to Sunday, 11 September, 2022. The locations will be Roberts Square, Broad Street, Michael Street, Patrick’s Street, Arundel Square. The event will showcase Waterford’s rich food heritage and celebrating its diverse restaurants, eateries and producers. The best of Waterford’s food and drink will be…
Nitrogen reduction
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Nitrogen reduction will positively impact GHG emissions – Teagasc
The Principal Research Officer at Teagasc, Gary Lanigan, has commented that the first step towards reducing GHG emissions in the agricultural sector is tackling nitrogen use. Lanigan led research on a Marginal Abatement Cost Curve (MACC) for greenhouse gas (GHG) in Irish agriculture. He added that it will be “very challenging” to lower emissions by 25% through science alone, saying that, “There are two ways you can increase the total…
National Museum
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‘Down to Earth, Exploring Ireland’s Geology’
The ‘Down to Earth, Exploring Ireland’s Geology’ permanent exhibition at the National Museum of Ireland tells the story of how scientists have developed their understanding of our planet over the last 175 years. The exhibition explores how geology is relevant to everyday life and demonstrates the central role both rock and minerals play in how we interact with the world. It was developed by the National Museum of Ireland in partnership with…
antiques fair
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Antiques fairs in Dun Laoghaire
The Dun Laoghaire Antiques & Collectors Fair is a regular event, featuring a wide range of trade stands selling antique furniture, retro decor, fine art, jewellery, vintage fashion, coins and collectables, and much more. It takes place at the Royal Marine Hotel in Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire. This is an elegant and historic venue overlooking Dun Laoghaire harbour – the perfect location for a day out browsing for bargains. The…
Connemara Pony Breeders Society
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Connemara Pony Breeders Society Annual Show
The 97th Annual Connemara Pony Show will take place from 9 to 12 August, 2022, at The Showgrounds, Clifden in Galway. The Connemara Pony Breeders’ Society is committed to support its members to establish the Connemara Pony as the world’s premier pony for sport and recreation through the provision of services of the highest standards of excellence The CPBS Annual Show will commence in the Sand Arena at 10am sharp…
Bord Bia National Organic Awards
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Bord Bia urges organic producers to enter National Organic Awards
Bord Bia has put out a call for all Irish organic farmers, growers, producers and manufacturers to submit entries to the National Organic Awards, which takes place on Thursday, 13 October, 2022. Entries close on 26 August this year. There are seven award categories, chosen to recognise key developments in the organic sector: a retail award; a private label award; export award winner; new and innovative award; e-commerce award; marketing…
Clarecastle Agricultural Show
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Clarecastle Agricultural Show activities
Gates open at 9am at The Clarecastle Agricultural Show, an event hosted on Sunday 7, August, 2022, at the Clarecastle GAA Grounds , Clare. This is two minutes off Exit 12 on the Motorway. The organisers held their first successful show in 2016, and now again, after two long years, they welcome everyone back. Entry to the showgrounds and exhibition hall is free, but a donation at the gate would…
electric vehicles
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Cost savings drive move to electric vehicles
More than half of Irish adults intend to make the switch to electric vehicles, with cost savings being the main decision driver. According to nationwide research from Allianz*, 7% of Irish drivers claim to already drive an electric vehicle.  With the rise in cost of living and climate change actions, we are bound to see an increase of electric vehicles on our roads in the next few years – better…
sectoral emissions
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Lower emissions ceiling a blow to farming
IFA President Tim Cullinan said last week that Government’s announcement of a sectoral emissions ceiling for agriculture 25% lower than emissions in 2018 is a potentially devastating blow for Irish farming and the rural economy. This deal between Fianna Fáil, Fine Gael and the Green Party is all about the survival of the Government rather than survival of rural Ireland. “The Government has agreed to a target without any pathway…
Nitrates Action Programme
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Changes to Nitrates Action Programme
Amendments to Ireland’s fifth Nitrates Action Programme were signed by the Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD and came into effect on 28 July, 2022. The amendment gives effect to the Commission Implementing Decision granting Ireland a derogation for some farms to stock at a higher rate subject to stricter environmental rules. In addition, it clarifies and refines requirements around shallow cultivation of land post-harvest. Commenting…
AIM Bovine Statistics Report
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Figures from the 2021 AIM Bovine Statistics Report
Figures extracted from the 2021 AIM Bovine Statistics Report shows that 3,400 herds exited cattle farming over the last five-year period. And it appears that herds with bovines reduced by approximately 6,000 over the last decade. The statistics indicate that the total number of herds with cattle dropped below the 100,000 herds mark for the first time since the inaugural bovine statistics report was published this year. The reduction in…
GVM Auctioneers Ballinvreena, Martinstown, Kilmallock 1708
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GVM Auctioneers Kilmallock – Ballinvreena, Martinstown, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick – 17/08
GVM Auctioneers Kilmallock brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Ballinvreena, Martinstown, Kilmallock, Co. Limerick on 17 Augus,t 2022. For Sale By Public Auction at Kilmallock Mart at 3pm. (U.P.S.). Lot: 1 Residential Roadside Farm situated in the heart of the Golden Vale extending to C. 40 St. Acres. The lands are all in permanent pasture and are laid out in easily managed well sheltered fields and paddocks.There…