Governing body releases annual report as Horse Sport In Ireland enters golden era
Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) has published its annual report and financial statements for 2021. Covering the period which covered the last full year of Covid-19 restrictions, the national federation for equestrian sports in Ireland enjoyed a challenging yet successful year, which took in a deferred Summer Olympic Games in Tokyo. The organisation secured grants and […]
Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action to discuss Irish experience of community-led climate action
The Joint Committee on Environment and Climate Action will meet tomorrow, Tuesday, 8 November, with representatives from the Public Participation Network (PPN) to discuss the Irish experience of community-led climate action. Speaking ahead of the meeting at 11am in Committee Room 3 of Leinster House, Committee Cathaoirleach Deputy Brian Leddin said: “Local communities have a […]
Managing Ash Dieback – Teagasc provides practical guidance to forest owners
Teagasc’s Forestry Development Department have produced a series of videos to provide objective advice to forest owners whose ash plantations have been affected by ash dieback (Hymenoscyphus fraxineus), and to highlight the important factors that need to be considered when removing the infected ash trees, and replacing them with alternative tree species. Dr Nuala Ní […]
RISE Community Fund partners with Macra na Feirme to award cash grants to entrepreneurial young farmers
The RISE Community Fund supported by National Broadband Ireland (NBI) announced a partnership with Macra at their Annual Conference Rally on Sunday 30th October, which will see cash grants given to entrepreneurial farmers with plans to use technology in innovative ways to enhance their business. Established by NBI Chairman and technology entrepreneur, David McCourt, RISE commenced its Community Fund earlier this year, providing monthly grants across […]