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 […]

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 […]

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.

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, […]

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.

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)

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).

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