CAP Network Ireland

Signpost Series Webinar: Managing clover to lower carbon and ammonia footprints
2025-05-23 09:30 - 10:30 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on managing clover to lower carbon and ammonia footprints. It will feature guest speaker Dr James Humphreys, Teagasc.

Rural Voices Seminar: Reimagining Community Development
2025-05-28 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
The next session of the Rural Voices series will feature Pat Kennedy, CEO and founder of eTownz, a company dedicated to supporting local development through structured frameworks and digital tools, who will share his vision for a more structured, modular and collaborative approach to community development.

Enhancing Soil Health: Join the SOILCRATES Living Lab Meeting
2025-05-28 19:30 - 21:30 | Doon Social Farm, Main Street, Doon, Co. Limerick
Are you a farmer, landowner, or agribusiness stakeholder in the Ballyhoura area interested in improving soil quality?

The SOILCRATES Ireland Living Lab (Counties Limerick, Clare & Tipperary) is part of the EU-funded SOILCRATES project, focusing on addressing Ireland’s agricultural and environmental challenges by promoting sustainable soil management, biodiversity restoration, and the integration of circular agriculture practices.

Bord Bia Bloom
2025-05-29 10:00 - 2025-06-02 17:00 | Phoenix Park, Dublin
Bord Bia Bloom is an innovative horticulture, food, and drink experience with nature and sustainable living at its heart.

Secure Your Farm's Future: Start Succession Planning Today
2025-05-29 19:30 | cap-network-ireland
The event will cover the following topics:
– Transfer your farm to the next generation
– Minimize tax burdens
– Protect your farm’s future

Expert Speaker Joe Lambe of Ifac will be in attendance.

For more info, contact Joe Sweeney at 086 605 2022.

Signpost Series Webinar: Carbon Farming
2025-05-30 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This webinar as part of The Signpost Series will focus on Carbon Farming. This will feature guest speaker Bernard Harris, Agricultural Inspector in the Climate Change and Bioenergy Policy Division of the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM).

Apprenticeships in Horticulture Webinar Series - May
2025-05-30 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.

Bog Restoration Walk and Talk
2025-06-04 10:30 - 13:30 | Connemara National Park Information Centre, Letterfrack. Co. Galway
Celebrate Connemara Bog Week by joining a Bog Restoration Walk and Talk hosted by The Dulra Team & LIFE IP Wild Atlantic Nature. The event will showcase restoration techniques on a recently restored blanket bog.

ACRES Leinster Walk-In Farmer Clinics
2025-06-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Camross Community, Camross, Co Laois
ACRES Leinster are hosting a series of walk-in farmer clinics across the Leinster CP region. The first one will take place on 4 June. There will be a particular focus on Non Productive Investments (NPI’s) but any questions on ACRES CP will be answered.
Phone 0858505038 with any queries.

‘Agriculture and Climate Change: Science into Action’ Conference
2025-06-05 08:00 - 17:30 | Printworks Conference Centre, Dublin Castle, Co. Dublin
‘Agriculture & Climate Change: Science into Action’ is a national conference hosted by The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, with the purpose to address the relationship between agriculture and climate change, focussing particularly on scientific updates and implementation on farms of climate mitigation practice.

'Agriculture and Climate Change: Science into Action' Conference
2025-06-05 08:00 - 17:30 | Printworks Conference Centre, Dublin Castle, Co. Dublin

Peatlands for Prosperity On-Farm Training
2025-06-05 09:30 - 13:30 | Theme Builder Layout
Are you a farmer, landowner, or community member with peatlands on your land? Join this hands-on training session designed to show how restored and well-managed peatlands can benefit your land, your livelihood, and your legacy.
– Learn practical restoration techniques
– Understand funding opportunities and support
– See real-life results from local farms
– Connect with peers and experts in peatland management

Sheep 2025 - Webinar
2025-06-05 20:00 | Online
This webinar will give viewers a flavour of what they can expect to see and hear at the Sheep 2025 Open Day – which takes place on Saturday, 21 June in Teagasc Athenry, Co. Galway.

The webinar will be chaired by Dr. Philip Creighton, Teagasc Sheep Enterprise Leader and will cover:
Overview of the event
Michael Gottstein, Head of the Teagasc Sheep Knowledge Transfer Department

Health ““ Lameness/ Hill Sheep
Dr. Frank Campion, Teagasc Researcher

Forages/ Grassland
Sarah Woodmartin, Teagasc Researcher

Breeding/ Genetics
Dr Nóirín McHugh, Teagasc Researcher

Farming for Water EIP Information event
2025-06-09 19:00 - 20:30 | James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket, Co. Cork
The event will highlight the benefits of the Farming for Water European Innovation Partnership (EIP) which is open to farmers where targeted water quality improvements are needed.

For more please contact Aidan at 029-60633 or Email Aidan.Suart@irdduhallow.com.

ACRES Leinster Walk-In Farmer Clinics
2025-06-10 16:30 - 19:00 | Schemes
ACRES Leinster are hosting a series of walk-in farmer clinics across the Leinster CP region. The second one will take place on 10 June. There will be a particular focus on Non Productive Investments (NPI’s) but any questions on ACRES CP will be answered.
Phone 0858505038 with any queries.

ACRES Leinster Walk-In Farmer Clinics
2025-06-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Schemes
ACRES Leinster are hosting a series of walk-in farmer clinics across the Leinster CP region. The third one will take place on 11 June. There will be a particular focus on Non Productive Investments (NPI’s) but any questions on ACRES CP will be answered.
Phone 0858505038 with any queries.

Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event
2025-06-12 10:00 - 17:00 | cap-network-ireland
Teagasc, in collaboration with The Heritage Council is hosting an Extensive Grassland Biodiversity Event on Thursday, 12 June from 10am – 5pm in County Arms Hotel and Birr Castle Demesne, Birr, Co. Offaly.

During the event, groups will visit the meadow in Birr Castle Demesne for grassland species identification, scoring and management with Teagasc staff and Local Authority Biodiversity Officers.

Booking is essential.

Our Rural Future 2026-2030 Public Consultation Meeting, Charleville
2025-06-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Co. Cork
The Department of Rural and Community Development is holding a public consultation event to inform the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy for the period 2026-2030.

The consultation workshop will allow stakeholders and members of the public to discuss:

– The opportunities available to rural Ireland in the next 5 years, and what steps need to be taken in order to realise these opportunities?

– The challenges facing rural Ireland in the next 5 years, and what solutions are needed to address these challenges?

Our Rural Future 2026-2030 Public Consultation Meeting, Charleville
2025-06-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Charleville Park Hotel, Charleville, Co. Cork
The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht is holding a public consultation event to inform the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy for the period 2026-2030.

The consultation workshop will allow stakeholders and members of the public to discuss:

– The opportunities available to rural Ireland in the next 5 years, and what steps need to be taken in order to realise these opportunities?

– The challenges facing rural Ireland in the next 5 years, and what solutions are needed to address these challenges?

ACRES Leinster Walk-In Farmer Clinics
2025-06-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Glen of Imaal Mountain Rescue Base, Laragh, Co Wicklow
ACRES Leinster are hosting a series of walk-in farmer clinics across the Leinster CP region. The fourth one will take place on 17 June. There will be a particular focus on Non Productive Investments (NPI’s) but any questions on ACRES CP will be answered.
Phone 0858505038 with any queries.

Our Rural Future 2026-2030 Public Consultation Meeting, Tullamore
2025-06-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

Our Rural Future 2026-2030 Public Consultation Meeting, Tullamore
2025-06-17 18:30 - 21:00 | Tullamore Court Hotel, Tullamore, Co. Offaly

LEADER Funding Workshops Meath
2025-06-17 19:00 - 21:00 | cap-network-ireland
Meath Partnership is hosting 3 free LEADER programme workshops in June. Get insights on funding opportunities for your rural project.

What will you get out of the evening:
– How to apply for LEADER Funding
– Which projects qualify (Capital, Equipment, Feasibility, Training)
– Real Success Stories from Past awardees
– One-to-One Advice on your project idea

Stay Safe with Jessy Live Webinar
2025-06-19 11:00 | Online
A live interactive 40 minute webinar featuring Jessy, the Farm Safety Sheepdog, Alma from Agrikids and Francis Blight, Teagasc Farm Safety specialist all covering essential farm safety topics and practical tips to prevent accidents ahead of the busy summer season on farms.

Peatlands for Prosperity Webinar
2025-06-19 18:30 | Online
Join Green Restoration Ireland on Thursday, 19th June 2025 at 6.30 pm (Irish time) for the webinar of their Paludiculture series: “Wetter farming- Experiences from the Northwest of England” presented by guest speaker Dr. Mike Longden, Peatland Programme Technical Lead (Research Associate) from Lancashire Wildlife Trust/Liverpool John Moores University.
