Minister Malcolm Noonan Welcomes Nature and Heritage Package in Budget 2025
The Minister for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform Malcolm Noonan approved of the nature and heritage conservation measures announced as part of Budget 2025. These measures include increased investment in the protection of habitats that support vulnerable species, commitment to meeting EU and International obligations, continuing the implementation of Heritage Ireland’s 2030 plan, a 15% […]
Cashel Library Hosts Planting and Pollinator Workshops for Sustainable Development Goals Week 2024
As part of Sustainable Development Goals Week 2024, Cashel Library is partnering with Grow It Yourself Waterford to deliver workshops on seed sowing and pollinators. These workshops will be hosted by Adrian O’ Connor. Grow It Yourself provides people with the skills to produce their own food in a sustainable manner and lead a […]
Deadline for Submissions to Tipperary’s Biodiversity Action Plan 2025 – 2030 Extended
Tipperary County Council in partnership with the Heritage Council are developing a Biodiversity action plan for County Tipperary. This plan will aim to outline Tipperary County Council’s intentions relating to nature and biodiversity across the county. Through the Biodiversity Action Plan measures will be put in place to safeguard Tipperary’s wildlife and natural spaces. […]
Cabragh Wetlands Hosts Ecology Fieldwork Workshop for Junior Cycle Teachers
The Cabragh Wetlands are running an ecology fieldwork workshop for post primary teachers who want the opportunity to develop their skills in habitat study and field work for ecology. The workshop will take place on Saturday, September 28th in The Cabragh Wetlands (E41 T266) beginning at 10am and finishing at 1pm. The workshop will […]
Cabragh Wetlands Hosts ‘Biodiversity and Climate Action’ Workshop
Tipperary County Council in partnership with the Cabragh Wetlands are hosting a day course on planting to encourage biodiversity in your garden. The course will be held on Saturday, September 14th from 10am to 4pm in the Wetlands and will be facilitated by environmentalist and horticulturist Aoife Munn. This ‘Biodiversity and Climate Action Workshop’ will […]
Nature Fest 2024 at The Cabragh Wetlands
Nature Fest 2024 at the Cabragh Wetlands (E41 T266) begins on Monday September 9th. This event is funded by the Peatlands and Nature Community Engagement Scheme 2024. A series of events will take place celebrating Nature Fest 2024 throughout the rest of September and will finish on the 22nd of November. As part of Nature […]
Cabragh Wetlands Receive Funding Under Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2024
Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan has announced funding for 36 community groups and organisations across the country under the Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2024. The funding totalling more than €458,000 will be allocated to support innovative projects for nature including the restoration of sand dunes in some […]
IFA President Says Passing of Nature Restoration Law No Surprise
Francie Gorman has reacted to the passing of the Nature Restoration Law by the EU Council of Environment Ministers this morning. In response to the passing of this, the President of the IFA had this to say: “It was always likely that the law would pass once the EU elections were over. Farmers will […]