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Farming and agri sector should remain united – McConalogue

Speaking at The Tullamore Show this past weekend, Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConalogue said that, “It will be a decade of change for the sector, but the bedrock will continue to be high-quality dairy, beef and sheep proteins, as well as our tillage crops for the net 10, 20 and 30 years plus.” In the face of this, he added that it is important that, “We as a farming and…

Events galore during National Heritage Week

National Heritage Week is in full swing. This initiative by the Heritage Council celebrates all aspects of Ireland’s heritage, and unites communities, families and cultural institutions to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation. The week’s calendar features a huge number events – so there’s plenty to see and do. Take your pick of a range of interesting activities. Here are some upcoming events to consider:…

Dublin Horse Show Public Judging Competition is now digital

The Public Judging Competition, which is synonymous with the Dublin Horse Show, has gone digital. This year the competition will run over 2 or 3 classes on each day of the five-day event, which takes place from Wednesday, 17 August to Sunday, 21 August, 2022. The competition is open to everyone, and provides visitors with the opportunity to demonstrate their extensive equine knowledge. Gone are the days of writing down…

Ensure safe consumption of duck eggs – FSAI

The Food and Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) issued a statement on the safe consumption of duck eggs this month. The eggs are available on the Irish retail market and are often used by some people as alternatives to hen’s eggs in the cooking and baking process. While producers are responsible for ensuring the safety of food placed on the market, sometimes incidents involving duck eggs and Salmonella have been…

Tractor pulling, truck show, wrestling at Dualla Show

The Dualla Show offers an affordable family day out in the heart of Tipperary on Sunday, 28 August, 2022 – basically a fun-filled day with plenty of events and surprises for all ages. The organisers hope to present something of interest for everyone and the day will feature livestock, showjumping, a truck show, live music, tractor pulling, gardening and cookery demos, free circus, free kids zone, food village, exhibitors and much…

Residential property prices are up

The latest statistics released by the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that residential property prices increased by 14.1% nationally in the year to June 2022. This compares with an increase of 14.4% in the year to May 2022 and an increase of 6.8% in the 12 months to June 2021. In Dublin, residential property prices saw an increase of 11.8% in the year to June 2022, while property prices outside…

Funding allocated to improve 446 walking trails

Almost €1 million has been set aside to support and improve around 446 walking trails across the country. This was announced by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, on 10 August, 2022. Some of the walking trails subject to grant funding include The East Clare Way in Co. Clare, Beara Way in Co. Cork and Kerry, Leitrim Way in Co. Leitrim, Land of the Giants in Co.…

Online FSP portal open for the proposed ACRES scheme

The FSP portal (Farm Sustainability Plan) is now available for use. The online function aims to support farmers and advisors by providing crucial farm level data for the preparation of draft plans and applications. The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Charlie McConalogue T.D. made the announcement. The portal will enable ACRES advisors to start the process of developing farm plans in preparation for the submission of applications under…

Music, theatre and visual arts at Clifden Arts Festival

Clifden Arts Festival always aims to be a great celebration of all the arts, and the annual event returns to the heart of Connemara from 15 to 25 September, 2022. One of the longest running community arts festivals in Ireland, this 45th showcase will include poetry readings, lectures, recitals, traditional music, concerts, comedy and more. The organisers promise that audiences can expect a high-quality artistic programme with superb literary, musical…

Tourism figures are up, but constraints mar the sector’s continued recovery

The Irish Tourism Industry Confederation (ITIC) monthly tourism dashboard was released yesterday, 11 August, 2022. Data for July indicates that the sector’s recovery continues to gather pace, but concerns remain about the pace of recovery beyond the summer season. CEO of ITIC, Eoghan O’Mara Walsh, said that “July data shows that for the first time since pre-pandemic, Ireland had over 1 million monthly visitors, which is very encouraging, however supply…

Food Structure and Functionality Symposium

The fifth Food Structure and Functionality Symposium will take place from 18 to 21 September, 2022. It will be hosted at The Clayton Hotel in Cork City, Cork. The theme is “Structuring Foods for a Sustainable World”. The event is organised by Elsevier and the Food Structure Functionality Forum (FSFF). The symposium will bring together renowned speakers from across academia and industry, including those at the forefront of cutting-edge food science…

Biodiversity initiative to restore extinct bird to Irish skies

The Taoiseach was in Tarbert, Co Kerry last week, 5 August 2022, along with the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), to release a number of white-tailed eagles into the wild. This is part of a long-term biodiversity initiative to re-establish the population of this once extinct species in Ireland. This was followed by a further release today on 9 August in Killarney National Park, by the Minister of State…

Co-curated exhibition ‘Studio & State’

Studio & State: The Laverys and the Anglo-Irish Treaty is a co-curated exhibition by Hugh Lane Gallery and the National Museum of Ireland. It marks the centenary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty in December 1921. The showcase features for the first time Sir John Lavery’s paintings of the Treaty signatories from Hugh Lane Gallery next to contemporary artefacts of the time from the National Museum of Ireland’s collection. Museum objects include…

Sherry FitzGerald – Castle Street, Enniscorthy – 10/08

Sherry FitzGerald OLeary Kinsella brings to auction via LSL Auctions a property at Castle Street, Enniscorthy, Co. Wexford on Wednesday, 10 August, 2022, at 15:00. For Sale by Public Auction at the Riverside Park Hotel at 15:00. Lot 1: Imposing three-story terraced building with basement occupying a high profile position fronting onto Castle St.The property offers a potential buyer with an opportunity for an excellent investment less the 50…

OECD Rural Development Conference

The OECD Rural Development Conference theme this year is Building Sustainable, Resilient and Thriving Rural Places. The Government of Ireland will host this 13th 2022 gathering. As OECD Member States contend with multiple policy challenges, including emerging from COVID-19, Ireland welcomes the in-person participation of Ministers, senior policy makers and civil society for a wide ranging discussion on the future of rural places in September 2022. The event will take…

Forest & Energy Section at The Tullamore Show

A special section at The Tullamore Show will spotlight the Forest and Energy Sector, its innovations and its key players on Sunday, 14 August 2022. LSL Auctions will be there to broadcast all the action live from the event, allowing remote viewers to get a taste of the festivities. Forestry will be well represented on the day. It is now recognised as an important mainstream activity on many farms with almost…

Scheme approved for Marine Protected Areas

Government has approved the development of a general scheme to enable the designation and management of Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) in Ireland’s maritime territory. Commenting on the decision, Darragh O’Brien, TD, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage said: “As an island nation, our seas and our ocean are absolutely crucial for Ireland. They support our economy, inward and outward trade, our energy supply and communications systems as well as…

Two-day Environment Ireland Conference

The Environment Ireland Conference takes place on 4 and 5 October, 2022, at Croke Park, Dublin. Environment Ireland® is regarded by many to be the country’s major environmental policy and management conference. Now in its 18th year, this two-day event features a range of focused sessions highlighting the pressing issues facing the environment in Ireland and further afield. The conference is all-island in its context and seeks to examine the…

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 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…

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…

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 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 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

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

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,…

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 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 – 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…

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%.…