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Amii McKeever on 24 Nov 2021
Between climate guilt and energy bills a retrofit could being peace of mind
Emissions from our homes must reduce to between 3.5-4.5 Mt CO2eq by 2030. Retrofitting will be key to achieving this. Amii McKeever speaks with Electric Ireland Superhomes about what this means.
Amii McKeever on 01 Sep 2021
Travel: take a walk on the wild line
There are two types of people on holidays, those that can do nothing and those that, well, cannot. If you fall into the latter Galway could be the right county for you. Writes Amii McKeever
Amii McKeever on 01 Sep 2021
Travel: Sea of Potential – making use of what you have
The seaweed centre in Lettermullen came into being pre-COVID-19 when the community came together. Paudie Mac Diarmada is the Údarás na Gaeltachta tourism officer charged with ‘getting it going’.
Paul Mooney on 30 Dec 2020
Old Wexford farm buildings repaired with care
The buildings on the Long family's farm, near Enniscorthy, were repaired using traditional skills and local materials.
Niall Hurson on 09 Sep 2020
Going to College 2020: tips and tricks
With CAO offers around the corner, we look at some of the best tips and tricks to prepare you for your college years.
Odile Evans on 27 May 2020
SUSI open for applications for 2020-21 academic year
SUSI, the national grant awarding authority, has opened its online application system for academic year 2020-21.
Odile Evans on 27 Nov 2019
Sports clubs: avoiding common funding mistakes
Sporting clubs are the backbone of many rural communities and are constantly on the hunt for funding. Odile Evans speaks to consultant Darren McMahon from 2into3 to identify pitfalls to be avoided
Maria Moynihan on 01 May 2019
€15m fund for rural food businesses
A €15m fund represents a significant opportunity for rural food businesses, writes Maria Moynihan.
David Wilson on 10 Apr 2019
Shed of the week: Ramsgrange Men's Shed
This week, David Wilson speaks with Tom Connery of Ramsgrange Men's Shed
on 20 Feb 2019
'What’s great is that it’s a local resource, I don’t have to drive to Dublin'
Irene Queally talks about the supportive role that Waterford Local Enterprise Office played in the birth of Pip & Pear, writes Irene Bermingham
Mairead Lavery on 30 Jan 2019
Can technology tackle the fear of living alone for older people
There are many reasons why older people are afraid of living alone. Could technology help, asks Mairead Lavery
Michael Commins on 31 Jan 2018
Country Sound: Al Grant is on tour
Al Grant brings the curtain down on the Jim Reeves Tribute Show, writes Michael Commins
Anthony Jordan on 22 Nov 2017
Graduate profile
In this week's graduate profile, James McMahon talk about his time in Grant Thornton.
William Conlon on 30 Sep 2017
Grant aid available to repair thatched roofs
The grant aid available ranges from €3,810 to €8,252 depending on your location and circumstances.
Peter Varley on 30 Jul 2017
In pictures: design a safe handling unit to Department specifications
A good handling unit is essential for safe livestock handling. Peter Varley looks at the specifications required for handling units under TAMS II.
David Wright on 19 Jul 2017
FBIS Tier 2 approvals due this summer
The first letters of offer to successful applicants to Tier 2 of the FBIS should be issued later this summer.
David Wright on 12 Jul 2017
Future support should be targeted directly to farmers
The best way to support farmers into the future is to ensure whatever money available goes directly to their pockets.
Peter McCann on 31 May 2017
DAERA to evaluate FBIS application process
Second tranches for both Tier 1 and Tier 2 elements of the Farm Business Improvement Scheme are to open in the autumn.
Peter Varley on 31 May 2017
TAMS II applications update
It has been almost two years since TAMS II was launched. The scheme has received 11,669 applications so far and is set to remain open until 2020.
Odile Evans on 07 May 2017
Traditional farm building grant applicants to receive approval this month
The Department of Agriculture has made a shortlist of grant applications and will issue offers to successful applicants this month. A second tranche will be opened in 2017.