CAP Network Ireland

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Donegal Town
2025-04-23 10:00 - 16:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Central Hotel, Donegal Town, Co. Donegal
The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) is hosting a series of in-person Farmer Clinics to assist farmers in making their applications online for the Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and other area-based schemes.
Staff from DAFM will be in attendance to provide one-to-one support to assist farmers to submit their scheme applications well in advance of the closing date of 15 May 2025.
These clinics are particularly useful for farmers who do not have an FAS approved advisor to assist them with their application.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Drumshanbo
2025-04-24 10:00 - 16:30 | DAFM Offices, Drumshanbo, Co. Leitrim

Signpost Series Webinar: Drainage Status and Management of Peat Grasslands
2025-04-25 09:30 | Online
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Drainage status and Management of Peat Grasslands.

The webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. Patrick Tuohy, Research Officer, Teagasc.

Apprenticeships in Horticulture Webinar Series - April
2025-04-25 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Part of a series of informative sessions where you can learn all about apprenticeship opportunities in the exciting field of horticulture.

Expert speakers will cover different topics in each webinar; such as hands-on training, industry certifications, and career pathways. The webinars take place each month from 12:45pm – 1:30pm on the final Friday of each month.

Whether you’re a budding gardener or a seasoned pro, this series is suitable for anyone interested in growing their career in horticulture.

Dublin Rural Farmers Meeting
2025-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Dublin Rural LEADER, in collaboration with Teagasc, invites you to a special information evening for those working in the Farming sector in rural Dublin.
This event will provide valuable information on the supports available through the LEADER Programme as well as Teagasc’s training programmes. Most importantly, it’s your opportunity to share your thoughts on what supports””such as training and marketing””would be most beneficial to you and your Farm.

Dublin Rural Farmers Meeting
2025-04-29 19:00 - 20:00 | Clayton Hotel Dublin Airport
Dublin Rural LEADER, in collaboration with Teagasc, invites you to a special information evening for those working in the Farming sector in rural Dublin.
This event will provide valuable information on the supports available through the LEADER Programme as well as Teagasc’s training programmes. Most importantly, it’s your opportunity to share your thoughts on what supports—such as training and marketing—would be most beneficial to you and your Farm.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Carrickmacross
2025-04-30 10:00 - 16:30 | Shirley Arms Hotel, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan

PREMIERE Horizon Europe Project Presentation - University of Galway Rural Voices Seminar Series
2025-04-30 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
This month will feature Dr. Shane Conway, Project Manager in the University of Galway’s Rural Studies Centre, who will present an overview of his work on the PREMIERE (Preparing Multi-actor Projects in a Co-creative Way) Horizon Europe Project that the university is a partner in, leading the project’s Communication, Dissemination, and Exploitation (C, D&E) Work Package. Dr. Conway will introduce PREMIERE’s Multi-Actor Inclusion and Stakeholder Engagement Checklist during this online seminar, a practical tool designed to support Horizon Europe Cluster 6 proposal writers in embedding the Multi-Actor Approach (MAA) in a meaningful and impactful way. With approximately 40% of Cluster 6 Horizon Europe calls covering Food, Bioeconomy, Natural Resources, Agriculture and the Environment, requiring MAA integration, genuine engagement across policy, research, and practice is more important than ever.

Unlocking Ireland's Bioeconomy Potential: Policy Insights and Practical Tools for Regional Development
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Online
Discover how the bioeconomy can drive sustainable regional development in Ireland! This webinar, a collaboration between the ShapingBio and ROBIN projects, will bring together experts to explore governance models, policy frameworks, and practical tools to unlock the full potential of the bioeconomy at a regional level.

Unlocking Ireland’s Bioeconomy Potential: Policy Insights and Practical Tools for Regional Development
2025-05-01 10:00 - 11:30 | Online

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Cavan
2025-05-01 10:00 - 16:30 | DAFM Offices, Cavan

Signpost Series Webinar: Agroforestry and its benefits for animal health and welfare
2025-05-02 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on agroforestry and its benefits for animal health and welfare. This will feature guest speaker Dr Lindsay Whistance, Organic Research Centre, UK.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Clonmel
2025-05-06 10:00 - 16:30 | Minella Hotel, Clonmel, Co. Tipperary

LEADER Drop-In Clinic 1 - Monaghan
2025-05-06 14:30 - 16:30 | MID Office, Farney Workhouse, Carrickmacross
Monaghan Integrated Development CLG are hosting 5 LEADER Drop-In Clinics throughout the county in May. These are targeted at individuals and groups who want to call in a talk through potential project ideas. The first clinic will take place in Carrickmacross.

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Mitchelstown
2025-05-07 10:00 - 16:30 | Firgrove Hotel, Mitchelstown, Co. Cork

BISS In-Person Farmer Clinic - Clonakilty
2025-05-08 10:00 - 16:30 | DAFM Offices, Clonakilty, Co. Cork

LEADER Drop-In Clinic 2 - Monaghan
2025-05-08 14:30 - 16:30 | MID Office, 5 North Road, Monaghan Town
Monaghan Integrated Development CLG are hosting 5 LEADER Drop-In Clinics throughout the county in May. These are targeted at individuals and groups who want to call in a talk through potential project ideas. The second clinic will take place in Monaghan Town.
