CAP Network Ireland

Launch of Making Farms Work for Women EIP
2026-06-07 14:00 - 16:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Kennedy Glasgow Centre, Ballina, Co Mayo
Join the official launch of Making Farms Work for Women. This project has grown from lived experience, local conversations and a clear belief that farming should work equally well for women.
This will be a relaxed community afternoon with food, music, family fun and a chance to hear more about the project from Claire Brennan and some of the women involved.

Farming for a Better Future 2026
2026-06-10 00:00 | Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford
The theme of this year’s open day is‘Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water’and will focus on protecting soil health and improving water quality at the farm systems level. The Open Day will demonstrate how to build resilient soils and improve water quality across dairy-beef, organic, spring and winter milk and tillage farming systems.

Organic Tillage & Vegetables Open Day
2026-06-18 11:00 - 14:00 | Ballinaclogh, Co. Wicklow
An Organic Tillage & Vegetables Project Launch & Open Day will take place on the farm of Tommy Delahunt, Ballinaclogh, Co. Wicklow,. The event will showcase Practical Innovations in Weed Control & Machinery Sharing.
This event is part of a European Innovation Partnership (EIP) initiative focused on developing farmer led, practical solutions for organic crop production, with a strong focus on weed control, machinery sharing and the use of innovative technologies.
The open day will showcase how collaboration between farmers, Teagasc advisors and industry partners can support more efficient and sustainable organic tillage and vegetable systems. The project is working to address key challenges in organic production, particularly in relation to weed control, labour efficiency and access to suitable machinery.

National Sheep Conference 2026
2026-06-18 15:00 - 21:00 | The Shearwater Hotel, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
The new look Teagasc National Sheep Conference will take place this year on Thursday, the 18th of June in Ballinasloe. In a change to the format from previous years, the conference will be divided into two sessions, blending indoor conference presentations with outdoor practical workshops. The conference will begin at 3pm and run until 9pm with food and refreshments provided between the two sessions. All are welcome to attend.

Signpost Series: Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from Johnstown Castle Open Day
2026-06-19 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series focuses on Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from Johnstown Castle Open Day.
The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. Karen Daly, Teagasc.

Farming for Nature Festival
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-23 | Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery, Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland
The inaugural Farming for Nature Festival (FFN) is taking place at Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery, Stradbally, Co. Laois on the 22nd and 23rd June 2026. The event is a farmer-led celebration of practical, nature-friendly farming.
Lydia Lishman, event organizer with FFN, says “this farmer-led gathering aims to provide a space for farmers to learn, connect, share knowledge, and explore practical, nature-based approaches to farming. The focus will be on real stories from farmers – the successes and the challenges and show how good food begins with good farming. By involving a wide network of partners, we want to inspire change and grow the movement of farmers and producers working with nature.”

Signpost Series: Invasive Alien Species: Practical Solutions from ACRES CP
2026-06-26 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series focuses on Invasive Alien Species: Practical Solutions from ACRES CP.
The webinar will feature guest speakers speakers Kate Moore, National Biodiversity Data Centre and ACRES.

ERCA Webinar - Rural Proofing in Action: Tools, Processes and Governance
2026-06-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Online
The webinar will discuss Rural Proofing at both National and European level and discuss the importance of rural proofing by policy makers. The webinar will also hear from member organisations where it is in place at National level.
Speakers:
Kate Clifford (Rural Community Network),
Alexia Rouby (European Commission)
Moderator: Tom Jones (ERCA)

IRL AGM & celebration of Seamus Boland's tenure as CEO 2001 - 2026
2026-06-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Sheraton Athlone Hotel, Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Irish Rural Link cordially invites friends and colleagues to join them on the occasion of their Annual General Meeting, followed by a lunch event to celebrate the tenure of Seamus Boland as IRL CEO 2001-2026 and his appointment as President of the European Economic & Social Committee (EESC).

Civil society driving the EU sustainability agenda
2026-06-30 10:00 - 13:00 | University College Cork and Online
This conference will address the role of Civil society organisations (CSOs) in advancing the sustainability agenda and the pivotal role of (local) communities in the endeavour to make European societies greener and more resilient.
Guest speakers include:

Christopher O’Sullivan, Irish Minister of State for Biodiversity
Frans Timmermans, former Executive Vice-President of the European Commission

IRD Duhallow Rural Mental Health Conference
2026-07-17 09:30 | IRD Duhallow Marquee, Newmarket, Co Cork
“Innovations in Mental Health” is the theme for the 2026 Rural Mental Health Conference. Speakers on the day include:
Mary Butler TD, Minister for Mental Health
Catherine Brogan, Chair of Shaing the Vision National Implementation Committee
Dr. Eve Griffin, CEO, National Suicide Research Foundation
Brenda Healy, ConnectWell and UCC
Dr. Brendan Payne, GP, Woodbrook Family Practice.
Plus
The Human Library, featuring community members sharing their experiences of the Wellbeing & Recovery College and the Rural Community Health Project in IRD Duhallow.

Farm Safety Week Event at Leahy’s Open Farm
2026-07-23 12:00 - 16:00 | Leahys Open Farm, Dungourney, Midleton, Co. Cork
Join Teagasc Cork East and Leahy’s Open Farm on Thursday, 23 July for a fun and educational Farm Safety Week event, with activities designed to promote farm safety for families and children.
Activities on the day include:

Story time from the Stay Safe on the Farm with Jessy book
Farm-themed face painting
Height safety on the farm
Farm safety messages through Jenga blocks
Live tractor safety demonstration
Livestock safety
Colouring activities
And much more!

'LEADER through the Years' Showcase Event
2026-07-30 11:00 - 13:00 | Kilbride Community Centre, Co. Roscommon
Roscommon LEADER Partnership will welcome Dara Calleary Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, on Thursday, 30th July 2026, for a special showcase event celebrating the impact of the LEADER Programme across County Roscommon over the past three decades.The event, taking place in Kilbride from 11am to 1pm, will highlight the achievements of community groups, rural enterprises, volunteers, and local leaders who have contributed to community-led local development throughout Roscommon.

Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show
2026-08-09 08:00 - 18:00 | Butterfield Estate, Blueball, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
Ireland’s largest one-day show, averaging 60,000 visitors in recent years, with 700 Trade Stands from Agri Sectors, Home Industries, Farm Produce, Innovation, Forestry, Agri Machinery and more takes place on 9 August.

Generational Renewal in Action: Real Farm Stories and Practical Solutions
2026-09-07 20:00 | Online
Chaired by Emma-Louise Coffey, this live webinar on Generation Renewal features Emma Dillon, two farm families, and Farm Management team members sharing practical insights on navigating the succession process.

Our Rural Future: Higher Education Institutions (HEI) Rural Development Research Symposium
2026-09-21 09:30 - 15:30 | University College Cork, Co. Cork
This will be the first national rural development research conference of its kind in almost 20 years, bringing together researchers, policymakers and practitioners to support evidence-informed rural policy and practice
