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Rentals above pre-pandemic levels – report

Rentals in Ireland rose by 11.2% in the year to May 2022, still well above pre-pandemic levels. However, double-digit inflation and sharp price gains are set to give way to greater concerns on affordability, the economic outlook and the impact of the ECB raising interest rates, according to Conall MacCoille, Chief Economist at Davy. And based on anecdotal evidence from estate agents, he expects price inflation to slow in the…

Markets indicate valid increase in milk price

Market returns on Irish dairy products indicates scope for a valid increase in the price paid for July milk, according to Irish Farmers Association (IFA) Dairy Chairman Stephen Arthur. “The Ornua PPI showed further increases in July, which points to a continued demand for Irish dairy produce. Processors in Denmark and the Netherlands, among others, have already increased their August milk price; Irish processors have to follow suit,” he said.…

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…

Sky-rocketing demand for property could cool

Cost-of-living concerns and rising interest rates are set to cool the sky-rocketing demand for property, leading to a year of two halves for the market, according to the latest quarterly house price report from MyHome.ie. The Q2 2022 report, in association with Davy, found that annual asking price inflation slowed to 10.9% nationwide, and was 7.9% in Dublin and 12.7% elsewhere around the country. Meanwhile, the report found quarterly asking…

Gear up for another heatwave

Met Éireann has issued an advisory warning of another heatwave developing from Wednesday, 10 August, 2022 and continuing through the rest of the week and the weekend. The Irish Meteorological Service expects daytime temperatures to widely reach the mid to high 20s. It will remaining uncomfortably warm overnight too. Impacts:• Heat stress, especially for the more vulnerable of the population• High Solar UV index• Risk of water-related incidents The advisory…

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…

Green Ribbon walks for mental health

The 10th annual series of Green Ribbon walks to raise awareness around mental health difficulties kicks off this month. Everyone is invited to join in and support the campaign, which is organised by the IFA in partnership with See Change, Coillte, and Mental Health Ireland. Eleven walks have been organised at venues throughout the country during August and September as part of the Green Ribbon campaign. The aim is to…

DAFM reminds public not to feed horses and donkeys without owner’s consent

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is urging members of the public not to feed horses and donkeys without the owner’s permission. Many people are enjoying walks along boreens and village roads this summer, and will most likely get the opportunity to see horses and donkeys up close. The Department is urging people, however, not to feed these animals without the owner’s permission. While it may be…

Stay Safe with Jessy art competition winners

The Stay Safe with Jessy art competition revealed four winners of toy shop vouchers as reward for their themed entries. The competition is spearheaded by Jessy the Sheep Dog, the Teagasc Farm Safety mascot, who loves to help keep everyone safe on the farm. The initiative was used to raise awareness among children of the dangers and risks around a farm, and to encourage farm families to think about farm…

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…

Avonmore packaging – reduce, reuse, recycle

As the number one milk brand in Ireland, Avonmore is working towards a better planet starting by ensuring that all its packaging is reduced, reusable or recyclable by 2025. In addition, they are reducing plastic packaging across their portfolio by 25%. They have made the switch from plastic bottles to paper-based Tetra Top ® cartons on their range of Avonmore Fresh Creams. By switching from plastic bottles to Tetra Top…

Little Museum of Dublin walking tours

No trip to Dublin is complete without a visit to the award-winning Little Museum of Dublin. You will find history, humour and hospitality in the much-loved venue. Their daily walking tour of St Stephen’s Green begins in the Little Museum of Dublin. Every year 8.1 million people walk through St Stephen’s Green, but it has also played a key role in Irish history. Discover the remarkable story of this handsome park…

Beef and sheep update – 5 August

Beef prices have steadied this week as supplies of finished cattle tighten on the ground. IFA Livestock Chairman Brendan Golden said factories are actively sourcing suitable cattle and leaving no stock behind – paying 10-15c/kg above base quotes to close out deals. Factories are paying €4.80 to 5.00kg for steers and €4.85 to 5.05kg for heifers. Y Bulls are ranging from €4.70 to 5.05kg for R/U grades and cows are making…

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%.…

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…

Average potato trade at retail level

This week’s results are pretty much the same as the last – potato trade at retail level remains average for this time of the year, according to the IFA’s latest report. Processing trade remains quite positive with peak holiday season upon us. Scattered rainfall over most regions was welcomed by maincrop growers. Queens continue to be lifted this week. While sales have been sluggish with the recent heatwave, reports indicate…

Grain treatment improves homegrown cereals

Cattle farmers are seeing the benefit of using a grain treatment as they feed more homegrown cereals and therefore improve performance and feed efficiency. Mixed farmer Matthew Jordon from Morpeth has used Maxammon for five years in his suckler herd of 90 pedigree Limousins. The farm feeds as much homegrown cereals and silage as possible, which has cut their bought-in protein by as much as 87%. He said the health…

Lincoln Antiques & Home Show – 10 August

The Lincoln Antiques & Home Show takes place at Lincolnshire Showground on Wednesday, 10 August, 2022. Established in 1995, the Antiques & Home Show is an unmissable event for collectors, interior designers and independent retail buyers, set designers, prop buyers, landscape architects, restaurateurs and those passionate about creating a stylish living space. It offers visitors everything from fine antiques, art, pretty vintage, salvage and industrial to jewellery, curios, militaria, glassware, china and gardenalia to…

Good news for Shannon water supply

Irish Water crews will arrive in Shannon in the coming days to deliver a project that will have significant benefits for locals. Almost 2km of old water mains carrying drinking water into Shannon Town will be replaced. The new pipework will reduce the number of bursts and unplanned outages that inconvenience Irish Water customers. The works, which take place along the R471 between the Bealach Brí junction and the Smithstown Road…

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…

Land parcel payments with scrub and woodland updated

As it stands, farmer’s land parcels cannot have more than 10% of so-called ‘ineligible features’ like scrub, trees, copses, woodland, habitat and rock, but a decision was made by the Department of Agriculture to increase the area from its original proposal of 30%. It seems that farmers will be able to receive payments on land parcels with up to 50% of previously ineligible features such as scrub or woodland from…

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…

8,700 new homes on the cards as €186 million funding approved for Clonburris

Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has announced that Cabinet has approved a Preliminary Business Case (PBC) for €186.3 million of Urban Regeneration Funding (URDF) to support delivery of a €2.9 billion regeneration programme at Clonburris (Strategic Development Zone). This decision follows initial approval-in-principle in March 2021. This €186.3 million of funding, along with €18.8 million from the NTA for Active Travel and Public Transport, will support the delivery…