Events
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Farming for Nature Festival
Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery, Stradbally, Co. Laois , IrelandGeneral EventsThe 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, […]
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Irish Deadline for Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2026 Entries
SchemesThe 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 Ireland by 24 June.
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RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference – Rural Data, Rural Resilience, Rural Proofing
Fondation Universitaire, Brussels, BelgiumInternational EventsJoin the GRANULAR & RUSTIK Final Conference (24–25 June 2026, Brussels) to explore rural data, rural proofing and place-based solutions for stronger rural communities
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Signpost Series: Invasive Alien Species: Practical Solutions from ACRES CP
OnlineGeneral EventsThis 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.
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ERCA Webinar – Rural Proofing in Action: Tools, Processes and Governance
OnlineGeneral EventsThe 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)
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IRL AGM & celebration of Seamus Boland’s tenure as CEO 2001 – 2026
Sheraton Athlone Hotel, Athlone, Co. WestmeathGeneral EventsIrish 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).
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RURACTIVE Forum – fourth meeting
OnlineInternational EventsThe Forum takes place in the context of ongoing discussions on the post-2027 European policy framework and the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF) 2028–2034, contributing bottom-up perspectives and practical insights from rural territories across Europe.
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Civil society driving the EU sustainability agenda
University College Cork and OnlineGeneral EventsThis 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
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Final EU Deadline for Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2026 Entries
SchemesThe 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. Step 1 (Optional): If you have any questions or would like to express your initial interest in applying, please contact CAP Network Ireland by […]
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IRD Duhallow Rural Mental Health Conference
IRD Duhallow Marquee, Newmarket, Co CorkGeneral Events“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 […]
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‘LEADER through the Years’ Showcase Event
Kilbride Community Centre, Co. RoscommonGeneral EventsRoscommon 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 […]
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Our Rural Future: Higher Education Institutions (HEI) Rural Development Research Symposium
University College Cork, Co. CorkGeneral EventsThis 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




