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Breaking News: Ireland Unveils Rural Strategy to Improve Lives by 2031
Ireland’s new rural strategy targets better broadband, transport, housing and sustainable growth in towns and villages by 2031.
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Breaking News
Breaking News: Ireland’s Rural Strategy Sets Out Plans to Improve Daily Life by 2031
Ireland’s new rural strategy targets better transport, broadband and local services, with plans to improve everyday life in…
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gov.ie: Minister Heydon Extends Fertiliser Database Deadline for Farmers
Farmers now have until 30 October 2026 to verify National Fertiliser Database records for the €46.2m Fertiliser Exceptional…
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Fertiliser Aid Deadline Extended: Farmers Have Until 30 October to Check National Database Records
Farmers have until 30 October 2026 to verify National Fertiliser Database records for Ireland’s €46.2m fertiliser aid scheme.
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Breaking News: Ballinahown Named Ireland’s TidyTowns Overall Winner for 2026
Ballinahown in Co Westmeath has won the overall 2026 SuperValu TidyTowns title, as communities across Ireland celebrate volunteer…
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BISS Payments: €551 Million Starts Reaching Over 110,000 Irish Farmers
BISS and CRISS advance payments worth €551 million have begun for 110,089 Irish farmers at an increased 75%…
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National Hub Network Strategy: Ireland Unveils 36 Measures for Rural Growth
Ireland launches a 36-measure National Hub Network Strategy to expand remote working, digital access and enterprise support across…
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Social Enterprise Ireland: Trading for Impact Policy and Supports Explained
Ireland’s Trading for Impact policy outlines new priorities, procurement supports and research aimed at strengthening social enterprises nationwide.
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gov.ie: €46.2 Million Fertiliser Aid Scheme Opens Key Deadline for Farmers
Irish farmers must check fertiliser records and complete NFD registration by 23 October 2026 to qualify for the…
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ACRES LESS 2026: Farmers Must Submit Annual Declaration by 2 November
ACRES participants must submit their 2026 Low Emission Slurry Spreading declaration through MyAgfood.ie by 2 November 2026.
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BISS Payments: Minister Heydon Confirms Payments Will Begin Before Weekend
Minister Martin Heydon confirms delayed BISS and CRISS payments will begin before the weekend at a 75% rate.
Life & Style
Lifestyle Ireland: Why Kilmeaden Residents Are Questioning Data-Centre Expansion
Kilmeaden residents are questioning a proposed data-centre campus and what its energy, environmental and community impact could mean…
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Budget 2027: €628 Million Secured for Rural, Community and Gaeltacht Development
Budget 2027 allocates €628 million to rural development, community services, Gaeltacht programmes, Irish-language initiatives and island transport.
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AIM Animal Traceability Ireland: New 2026 Guidance for Livestock Identification and Movement
Ireland’s updated AIM guidance explains livestock identification, movement notifications, shows, exports and compliance requirements for farmers and organisers.
Breaking News
Digger Movie Review: What We Know About the New Irish Drama
Digger is attracting attention as an Irish drama exploring rural life, land and community tension. Here is what…
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CLÁR Programme: €2.5 Million for 44 Rural Community Vehicles
The CLÁR programme is allocating €2.5 million for 44 vehicles supporting rural healthcare, emergency response and community services…
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National Broadband Plan: Four Counties Reach Major Fibre Milestones
The National Broadband Plan reaches major fibre rollout milestones in Roscommon, Wexford, Louth and Cavan, covering about 70,000…
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National Ploughing Championships 2026: Rural Ireland Takes Centre Stage at Department Exhibit
The National Ploughing Championships 2026 will feature a Department exhibit highlighting rural investment, community supports, enterprise and the…
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Forestry Events Ireland: Free Let’s Talk Trees Information Sessions Announced for November 2026
Four free forestry events in Ireland will explain grants, premiums and farm forestry options in November 2026.
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TAMS 3 Statistics: Updated Agriculture Investment Information Table Published
The Department of Agriculture has updated the TAMS 3 information table on gov.ie, providing a current reference for…