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New scheme to refurbish vacant properties

Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD today has welcomed the announcement by Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage Darragh O’Brien TD of the new Croí Cónaithe (Towns) Fund to refurbish vacant properties. The new Scheme will provide grants of up to €30,000 for the refurbishment of vacant properties for occupation as a principal private residence. Where the refurbishment costs are expected to exceed the standard grant…

SPACE International Conference 2022 on Architectural Culture and Society

The SPACE International Conference 2022 on Architectural Culture and Society will be held in Docklands Academy in London from 23 to 24 September, 2022. The meeting always attracts a substantial number of participants from all over the world. Thus, the event establishes an ideal platform to discuss the recent advances and research results in the intersection of cultural studies and architecture. This fifth event will address all the aspects of cultural…

Horse farmers must get support – IFA

IFA Horse Project Team Chairman Richard Kennedy has said that farmers who are actively involved in the breeding and rearing of horses must be included in farm investment support schemes under the new CAP from January 2023. Following a meeting with Minister Martin Heydon, he added: “We were pleased that Minister Heydon is supportive of the case that IFA has made to include the horse farming sector under the Targeted…

Farmers must protect animals in warm weather

As Met Éireann expects high temperatures to continue this week as the warm weather system develops, farmers are advised to take steps to protect their livestock. Charlie McConalogue T.D., the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, said: “While the recent good weather is welcomed by the farming community across the country, we must remember that high temperatures can cause significant stress for livestock. It is important that farmers consider…

Gorey Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair

The Gorey Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair will take place on 4 September, 2022. The event will be hosted at the picturesque Amber Springs Hotel, a family-run hotel located in the sunny South East of Co. Wexford – a five-minute walk from the main street of Gorey Town. The Gorey Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fair will assemble a range of traders, offering everything from antique furnishings and retro décor to…

Controversial turf transaction proposal scrapped

Part of a compromise plan hammered out by Coalition leaders in the last few weeks now nullifies a potential ban on those with turbary rights cutting and selling turf, as long as it is not sold in retail outlets such as petrol station forecourts or online. As such, anyone who has the right to cut turf on their land can sell it to friends and neighbours to burn. After an…

Forestry Environmental Report Grant payments initiated

The commencement of Forestry Environmental Report Grant payments was confirmed this past week. Pippa Hackett, Minister of State with responsibility for forestry at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), made the announcement. She said: “I am pleased to announce the first payments of an Environment Report Grant as part of the costs of establishing a forest, recognising the cost associated with making an application. It’s a direct…

Take good care of pets in hot weather

Dog owners are reminded to take care of their pets during spells of hot weather. “Dogs are wonderful pets, companions and are an important part of the family for many people in Ireland,” said Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD. “While warmer weather is welcomed across the country by many, it is important that dog owners take some simple steps to protect their faithful friends from…

Grassland Farmer of the Year launch

Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue TD launched the Grassland Farmer of the Year competition for 2022 in Johnstown Castle Estate yesterday. This is the sixth year of the competition, which recognises farmers who are achieving high levels of grass utilisation in a sustainable manner. The Grassland Farmer of the year competition is part of the Teagasc Grass10 Campaign, which is supported by the DAFM, Teagasc, Allied…

Wind energy supplied 30% of Ireland’s power last month

A report compiled by Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) shows that wind energy provided 30% of Ireland’s power last month. Comparatively this is a 6% increase from June 2021, making the recent June winds the strongest on record. Chief executive of Wind Energy Ireland, Noel Cunniffe, comments that “New wind farms, along with solar and battery projects, will be connecting before the end of 2022, but we really need to accelerate…

Youghal Greyhound Stadium – Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction -16/07

Youghal Greyhound Stadium will host a Greyhound Racing Ireland Trial & Auction via LSL Auctions on Saturday, 16 July, 2022. It starts at 08:00 in Ring 1. See the catalogue: Here. Register to bid: Here. Contact Youghal Greyhound Stadium at: +353 61 448052. Please note: – Live streaming is supported on latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome, Firefox web browser on desktop computer and mobile devices. If you are…

Peterborough Festival of Antiques

One of the biggest antiques fairs in the UK, Peterborough Festival of Antiques is held at the East of England Showground – The Peterborough Arena. The next gathering is on Friday, 23 to Saturday, 24 September, 2022. The event hosts an array of antiques and collectables for sale within four permanent buildings, a variety of trade marquees and several acres of outdoor pitches. Peterborough Festival of Antiques is thought by some…

Register for Environment Ireland Conference

Environment Ireland, the country’s primary environmental policy and management conference, will take place at Croke Park, Dublin, from 4-5 October 2022. 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 brings together Ireland’s environmental stakeholders in one place and a platform for a wide range of expert speakers to examine the…

Call to drop water levels on River Shannon

IFA Connacht Chairman Pat Murphy said farmers want the Office of Public Works to manage water levels on the River Shannon by dropping them while ensuring that this doesn’t cause problems further downstream. “There’s a large amount of hay and silage either being harvested or yet to be harvested. The crops on the Shannon Callows make up a substantial portion of winter fodder and are extremely important for farmers. July is…

Ireland endures mini-heatwave into the weekend

This time of year is typically hot in Ireland, with temperatures reaching up to 32 degrees Celsius in a mini-heatwave expected to stretch until Tuesday. Met Eireann expects to record temperatures in “the mid 20s and possibly the high 20s in some places” on Sunday and Monday. Friday forecast: “Starting mostly cloudy with scattered light showers, but brightening up through the afternoon and evening with warm sunny spells. Highest temperatures of…

“Outrageous, Obscene and Offensive” – Olivier Cornet Gallery

Dublin’s Olivier Cornet Gallery is hosting a Bloomsday 2022 group art exhibition titled “Outrageous, Obscene and Offensive” until 31 July, 2022. It is open to visitors from Tuesday to Sunday as well as online: Here This forms part of the official Bloomsday Festival organised by the James Joyce Centre in Dublin. As is now almost tradition for us, the Olivier Cornet Gallery has curated a thematic group exhibition for the…

Alexandra Palace Antiques & Collectors Fair

The Alexandra Palace Antiques & Collectors Fair regularly attracts over 300 quality antiques dealers from around the UK, and the historic setting makes this a perfect hunting ground for beautiful collectors’ pieces, ceramics, artwork, jewellery and more. The next event will be on Sunday, 4 September, 2022, from 8:30 at Alexandra Palace Way, London. What can you expect as a first-time antiques collector/dealer at Ally Pally Antiques Fair? First, you…

ISH Young Breeders are world champions

The Irish Sport Horse (ISH) Studbook Young Breeders team members were crowned world champions at the World Breeding Federation for Sport Horses International Young Breeders World Championships in Ermelo, Holland. The event was held from 7 to 9 July, 2022. Since 2005, Teagasc has partnered with Horse Sport Ireland to provide the ISH Young Breeders training programme. Teagasc Equine Specialist Wendy Conlon manages the programme with support from Horse Sport Ireland and…

Monmore Greyhound Stadium – Trials and Auction – 14/08

Monmore Greyhound Stadium, Wolverhampton, hosts Trials and an Auction via LSL Auctions on Thursday, 14 July, 2022, in Ring 1. Start at 10:30. Distance: 280m, 362m, 480m, 500m,500mH, 660m, 720m, 800m, 915m, 934mTrack Circumference: 437m. Run to first bend: 65m Track Characteristics: Good gallop. Short straights but big, sweeping bends. True test of the dogs ability. Direct run off at last bend gives the stronger dogs a chance to come…

192nd RHA Annual Exhibition on until 24 July, 2022

The Royal Hibernian Academy (RHA) Annual Exhibition is Ireland’s largest and longest-running open submission exhibition of visual art. It returns for its 192nd year and is open to the public until 24 July, 2022. Visitors to the Dublin venue can view 570 works across the mediums of paint, sculpture, drawing, print, photography and architecture. The annual exhibition is a core responsibility of the artist members of the RHA. This year, 4,038 works…

FBD LambPlus Awards announced

The Sheep Ireland Breeding Conference and Farm Walk held on 12 July, 2022, included the announcement of the FBD LambPlus Awards. At the ceremony, Sheep Ireland acknowledged the hard work and dedication of farmers across Ireland to improve the genetics of their herds and flocks, not just for themselves but for their customers and the broader industry. Two awards were presented – one for the “Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2022” and one…

Irish Grassland Association Dairy Conference

This year’s Irish Grassland Association Dairy Conference takes place on Wednesday, 20 July, 2022, at the Talbot Hotel, Clonmel. It’s themed around getting the basics right to fulfil potential – “Controlling the Controllables”. The conference will start off with a focus on the tools that dairy farmers can use to manage risks and opportunities in their businesses. The organiser’s explanation: “There is a lot in the world now that is…

FTMTA Farm Machinery Show for farmers and contractors

A large line-up of exhibitors can be seen at the 2022 Farm Tractor and Machinery Trade Association (FTMTA) Machinery Show. The event is expected to attract crowds in the region of 20,000 people over two days on 13 and 14 July, 2022, from 10am to 6pm. Ireland’s largest dedicated farm machinery event is set to showcase all the latest farm machinery, technology and related services. The event is no longer…

Residential Property Price Index May 2022 – report

The national Residential Property Price Index (RPPI) increased by 14.4% in the 12 months to May 2022, according to a Central Statistics Office (CSO) report. Prices in Dublin rose by 11.7% while prices outside Dublin increased by 16.6% The Residential Property Price Index shows that in May 2022, 3,731 dwelling purchases by households at market prices were filed with the Revenue, an increase of 16.3% compared to the 3,207 purchases…

Pig prices steady up to €1.96/kg

There was no announced change to Irish pig prices this week with farmers receiving quotes of €1.90c/kg up to €1.94 or €1.92 to €1.96/kg. Some farmers who sold pigs to the north for slaughter received quotes of €2.00/kg. Farmers in ROI received similar quotes from ROI plants. The average size farm is forecast to lose €360,000 for the 2022 12-month period, according to Teagasc. The increase in pig prices in…

Finalist – Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2022

Liam and Eoin Dunne are one of the three finalists of the Highest Achieving LambPlus Flock 2022. The Tubber flock, located in Tubber, Co. Offaly was first establised in 1995 and has gone from strength to strength since then, breeding some of the top Belclare sheep in the country. This was rewarded in 2019 and 2021 when their animals championed the Belclare Sheep Society Premier Sale. The Dunnes began performance…

Study finds alarming amount of microplastics in farm animal products

Results from a pilot study done by researchers at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam established that an alarming amount of microplastics can be found in farm animal products. This included almost 80% of meat and dairy products. Commissioned by the Plastic Soup Foundation, director Maria Westerbos commented that this “raises serious concerns about the contamination of our food chain with microplastics. It is also clear that farmers are not responsible for this. It seems…

August dates for antiques fairs – East Ireland

The Medals, Militaria & Collectables Fair takes place at Knox Memorial Hall, 97 Monkstown Road, Monkstown, Dublin on Saturday, 6 August, 2022 from 10am to 3pm. Go along and browse, trade, swap and buy medals, militaria and collectables with the table holders. They offer free valuations and identifications. You can expect to discover campaign medals, orders, decorations, militaria, badges, helmets, edged weapons, inert cartridges, books and many other collectables. Admission:…

Contraction in construction sector mostly in commercial property – PMI

According to the BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland Construction Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), recent price pressures have resulted in the construction sector contracting in June 2022. This marks the first time it has decreased in size since April 2021. Director and Head of Research at BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland, John McCartney, comments that, “June has been a watershed month for construction activity. The post-Covid rebound has been fading since…

Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show Equine section

Equestrian Section a highlight at upcoming Tullamore Show

The Equestrian Section of The Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show will for the first time take entries on show day. The classes consist of Non thoroughbred Young Stock and Mare and Foal and 6 classes for the Irish Draught and a further 6 in Connemara. The highlight will be the Glenwood Gold Medal Breeders Challenge which boasts a 1st prize of €250. This year there is a new…