Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards 2026 Open for Entries
The EU CAP Network’s Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2026 are seeking innovative and inspiring projects funded under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and implemented at local level across rural Ireland. Get your submission in to CAP Network...
CAP 2027 Public Consultation Announced
A public consultation on the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) post-2027 has been announced by Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD. The four-week consultation period will last until Friday, 20 March 2026, and will provide...
LEADER Resources on the EU CAP Network Website
The EU CAP Network provides a forum for anyone with an interest in sustainable agriculture, forestry and rural development in Europe to exchange knowledge and information. Its website features a dedicated LEADER and community-led local development (CLLD) section,...
CAP Network Ireland’s LEADER Workshop in Tullamore
On 27 November 2025, CAP Network Ireland, in collaboration with the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (DRCDG), hosted a LEADER Capacity Building Workshop in Tullamore, Co. Offaly. The event brought together stakeholders from across rural...




