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Pigs
Pig-fattening house appealed to an Bord Pleanála for decision
Noel Bardon
The appeal to an Bord Pleanála followed submissions raised by the EPA and Peter Sweetman.
26 March 2025 News
Designated land rules 'horrific' for farmers
William Murphy of Glencar addressed two Kerry-based NPWS officers at a meeting of Kerry IFA and explained that his sheep are drowning due to SAC rules.
22 March 2025 News
Designations devalue farmland and limit use – Kerry farmer
Kerry dairy farmer Tom Galvin said land designations are hampering farmers and ground in Kerry needs to be drained for productivity.
Court of Appeal directs farmer's case over SAC land to High Court
The farmer is now seeking damages for alleged loss and damage caused to him by the SAC designation, mainly based on the profits he would allegedly have earned had he been permitted to plant forestry.
16 March 2025 Forestry
State pays €2,020/ac for over 600ac of Galway land
Minister of State for nature, heritage and biodiversity Christopher O’Sullivan announced that this purchase will go towards the significant expansion of the Connemara National Park.
12 March 2025 News
‘Significant’ 615ac expansion at Connemara National Park announced
This land purchase represents the most significant addition to the park since it was first opened to the public in 1980.
6 March 2025 News
Investigations under way after fire at Barley Cove
The National Parks and Wildlife Service at the Department of Housing has confirmed it is investigating a fire on Sunday evening 9 February on the Mizen Head Peninsula.
12 February 2025 News
Monaghan farmers seek to overturn poultry planning permission ban
Planning rules currently ban the development of certain pig and poultry farms within 10km of a Natura 2000 site. Caitríona Morrissey reports.
29 January 2025 News
Farmer who uprooted 250 trees in Cork given time to fix damage
The court heard that the farmer was anxious to put right the damage and had already undertaken substantial remedial works. David Forsythe reports.
21 January 2025 News
Permission granted to pump water from Lough Funshinagh
Permanent flood relief works at Lough Funshinagh had been caught in planning regulations since the turlough started to flood.
10 January 2025 News
Monkey business in latest state land purchase
The state is after adding to its land portfolio after sale agreed has been placed on a marsh adjacent to an SAC in west Cork. Some species spotted there are rarer than others.
1 January 2025 Dealer
Wood Awards Ireland 2024 winners announced
The overall award goes to the spectacular renovation of Kinsale Library by Cork County Council Architects in a competition that promotes excellence in wood.
18 December 2024 Feature