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 […]
Field Exchange celebrates success of two-day festival promoting sustainable agriculture and the arts
● Farmers, artists, food producers and local people shared ideas on creative approaches to sustainable agriculture. ● RTÉ’s Ella McSweeney joined a range of contributors involved in creative arts, climate action, and the agriculture industry ● Event was hosted by Brookfield Farm, an award-winning organic farm and conservation area for Native Irish Honey Bee. The Field Exchange […]
Relove Fashion Competition Opens Application Process to Young Tipperary Designers
The Relove Fashion Competition has opened applications for this year’s contest. Young designers from Tipperary and across the country can showcase their innovation and creativity by fashioning wearable outfits from sustainable materials such as old items of clothing, bed linen and other household textiles. Relove Fashion Competition is developed for secondary school age children across […]
Garryhinch Wood Exotic Mushrooms, Offaly Shortlisted for National Organic Awards
Bord Bia has announced the shortlisted organic food and beverage businesses for the National Organic Awards 2024. These awards showcase nineteen Irish food and drinks companies in seven categories. The awards are held in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine to celebrate the high standards of the organic growers, producers and […]
Join 300 Clean Coasts Volunteers for the Big Beach Clean in County Tipperary
This year’s Big Beach Clean is set to take place from the 20th to the 22nd of September with over 10,000 volunteers taking part nationwide. This international citizen project run by Clean Coasts aims to make a positive impact on Irelands coastal areas and waterways. In Tipperary 15 groups and over 300 volunteers are […]
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 […]
CCAC Report Puts it Up to Government on Climate Support for Farming – IFA
IFA President Francie Gorman has reacted to Climate Change Advisory Council report saying it reaffirms the IFA’s position that the Government need to provide more support for farmers. Mr. Gorman said that farmers are committed to producing food in a sustainable way but that they must be supported to continue doing so. ‘Farmers […]
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 […]
Minister Ryan launches funding support for community climate engagement
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan has announced a new funding campaign called ‘Climate Actions Work’. This small-scale fund is designed to provide flexible support for community groups who want to spread the word in their area about climate actions they are taking or want to take. The fund will start […]
