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End the use of CPOs for greenways, says ICMSA

The farm organisation has expressed concern at the level of CPOs usage relating to greenway developments.

NEWS 18 March 2026

End the use of CPOs for greenways, says ICMSA

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Over €60m in funding for greenways in 2026

Over €60m in funding for greenways in 2026

NEWS 19 January 2026

Battle over Cooley greenway cranks up another gear

Battle over Cooley greenway cranks up another gear

NEWS 26 November 2025

IFA re-affirms its opposition to CPOs for greenways

IFA re-affirms its opposition to CPOs for greenways

IFA re-affirms its opposition to CPOs for greenways

NEWS 26 November 2025

Greenway CPO process labelled as ‘Cromwellian in nature’

Greenway CPO process labelled as ‘Cromwellian in nature’

Greenway CPO process labelled as ‘Cromwellian in nature’

NEWS 14 November 2025

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INHFA warns that greenway land CPOs put farmers on slippery slope

INHFA warns that greenway land CPOs put farmers on slippery slope

The INHFA wants the option of CPOs ruled out for greenway farmland acquisitions.

NEWS 20 October 2025

Greenways demonstrators head for the Dáil

Greenways demonstrators head for the Dáil

There could be fireworks when the divisive issue of greenways is discussed by the Oireachtas Transport Committee next week.

NEWS 20 October 2025

Landowner opposition to greenway should not be ignored, says UFU and IFA

Landowner opposition to greenway should not be ignored, says UFU and IFA

Following a joint meeting between the UFU and IFA, both organisations are strongly opposed to the Sligo, Leitrim, and Northern Counties Railway (SLNCR) Greenway.

NEWS 20 October 2025

Angst over south Kerry greenway CPOs

Angst over south Kerry greenway CPOs

Work is ongoing on the development of the south Kerry greenway but it has been a project soured by the imposition of CPOs. Tommy Moyles recently spoke with a number of landowners in the area.

FEATURE 20 October 2025

Westport farmer calls time on next phase of Mayo greenway proposal

Westport farmer calls time on next phase of Mayo greenway proposal

The proposed 6km greenway from Belclare to Murrisk could go through three Cecil Horkan's fields and impact 18ac of his small holding.

NEWS 20 October 2025

CPOs not ruled out for Murrisk greenway

CPOs not ruled out for Murrisk greenway

Mayo Co Council pointed out that it remained 'a condition of funding' that the greenway be constructed on land owned by the local authority.

NEWS 20 October 2025

IFA and UFU united in opposition to greenway CPOs

IFA and UFU united in opposition to greenway CPOs

The two farming organisations want the Sligo, Leitrim, and northern counties railway greenway to run primarily through public lands.

NEWS 20 October 2025

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Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

In east Donegal, farmer Gareth Peoples explains how a tailored vaccination programme transformed the health and performance of his calves, while reducing stress during this busy period.

Reducing calf pneumonia with vaccination on a Donegal dairy-beef farm

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