forestry

No progress made on clearing forestry one year on from storm Éowyn

Tom O’Brien’s 13ac of forestry in Co Galway was knocked last year during the storm and remains in the same condition now.

NEWS 28 January 2026

No progress made on clearing forestry one year on from storm Éowyn

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Planting in 2025 highest in five years

Planting in 2025 highest in five years

FORESTRY 21 January 2026

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

Birds Directive ruling could clip the wings of farming and forestry

NEWS 18 January 2026

€23.5m in annual forestry premium payments begin issuing

€23.5m in annual forestry premium payments begin issuing

€23.5m in annual forestry premium payments begin issuing

NEWS 14 January 2026

60% jump in forestry plantings in 2025

60% jump in forestry plantings in 2025

60% jump in forestry plantings in 2025

NEWS 11 January 2026

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The importance of forest design

The importance of forest design

Innovative forest planning and design, in enclosed and unenclosed landscapes, is essential to ensure future forests are compatible with agriculture, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 12 December 2025

Co Meath farm on track to exceed €1.7m guide price

Co Meath farm on track to exceed €1.7m guide price

A large Co Meath residential farm was offered for public auction before Christmas with most of the lots sold. It is on track to exceed it's pre-sale guide price, reports Tommy Moyles.

PROPERTY 12 December 2025

1,000ha more forestry planted this year

1,000ha more forestry planted this year

As of the week ending 12 December, some 2,515ha of forestry had been planted in 2025.

NEWS 12 December 2025

Family-run sawmill, Ireland's biggest firewood supplier

Family-run sawmill, Ireland's biggest firewood supplier

O’Keeffe family sawmill in West Waterford turn OK Fuel Supplies into a thriving firewood business, in tandem with pallet production, writes Donal Magner.

FORESTRY 12 December 2025

Department on the hunt for new assistant secretary

Department on the hunt for new assistant secretary

A starting salary of €130,000 should help entice a few candidates out of the woodwork for this demanding and challenging role.

DEALER 12 December 2025

Widespread approval for reconstitution grant

Widespread approval for reconstitution grant

Storms Darragh and Éowyn have inflicted significant damage on forests around the country, resulting in real challenges for forestry, the Minister said.

FORESTRY 12 December 2025

New chair of forestry appeals committee

New chair of forestry appeals committee

The new chair of the forestry appeals committee was a chartered quantity surveyor for 13 years before becoming a barrister.

FORESTRY 12 December 2025

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