CAP Network Ireland

Smart Communities Workshop in Co. Kilkenny
2025-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Moneenroe Community Hall
This is workshop 3 of 4 across Co. Kilkenny

Want to make your community a smarter, better place to live?

Discover how innovation & local action can shape the future of rural life.
– Connect with people passionate about positive change
– Explore “Smart” approaches for rural & community areas
– Share your ideas & challenges
– Learn about practical tools & funding opportunities
– Meet the Kilkenny LEADER Partnership Team
– Get expert guidance on Smart Community development
– Find out how private enterprise can also apply for funding

More information and how to register: info@cklp.com | 056 7752111

1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Unlocking the Potential of Cooperation
2025-09-25 08:00 - 12:00 | Online
This will be the first meeting of the EU CAP Network’s Thematic Group on Unlocking the Potential of Cooperation.

Aims:

– Explore how farm-based businesses are capitalising on the possibilities to overcome the challenges they face through co-operation.
– Discuss how Member States are fostering cooperation among farmers to support business incomes and business resilience across the different interventions.
– Begin to consider the effectiveness of current CAP interventions/frameworks to unlock the potential of cooperation.

Nature Network Event - Galway
2025-09-24 19:00 - 21:00 | Emerald Ballroom, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
The next ‘Nature Network’ event is an opportunity for existing and new groups to connect with other like-minded people and organisations who care about their community and would like to learn more about the environment (biodiversity and water conservation).
This event will feature guest speakers and informative pop-up stations where you’ll find practical tools, expert advice and information on funding opportunities and real-life examples from other groups to help you make a real impact in your area.
This is free of charge and open to all groups in East Galway.
To learn more, contact Emily Hughes (GRD’s SICAP Climate Action Officer) on 087 4131248 or ehughes@grd.ie

Navigating the new Common Agricultural Policy
2025-09-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Online
Join this online event on 24 September to help shape the future of the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy. Hosted by Climate KIC, this session will explore how the CAP reform can support farmers in Ireland and across Europe in transitioning towards sustainability and resilience.

Closing Date: Beef Welfare Scheme
2025-09-24 00:00
The objective of the Beef Welfare Scheme 2025 (BWS) is to further increase the economic efficiency of and enhance animal health and husbandry on suckler farms.

Applications must be made on agfood.ie.

The closing date for applications to the Beef Welfare Scheme is 23.59:59hrs on 24 September 2025.

Smart Communities Workshop in Co. Kilkenny
2025-09-23 18:00 - 21:00 | Johnstown Community Hall
This is workshop 2 of 4 across Co. Kilkenny

Want to make your community a smarter, better place to live?

Discover how innovation & local action can shape the future of rural life.
– Connect with people passionate about positive change
– Explore “Smart” approaches for rural & community areas
– Share your ideas & challenges
– Learn about practical tools & funding opportunities
– Meet the Kilkenny LEADER Partnership Team
– Get expert guidance on Smart Community development
– Find out how private enterprise can also apply for funding

More information and how to register: info@cklp.com | 056 7752111

Smart Communities Workshop in Co. Kilkenny
2025-09-22 18:00 - 21:00 | Glenmore Parish Hall
This is workshop 1 of 4 across Co. Kilkenny

Want to make your community a smarter, better place to live?

Discover how innovation & local action can shape the future of rural life.
– Connect with people passionate about positive change
– Explore “Smart” approaches for rural & community areas
– Share your ideas & challenges
– Learn about practical tools & funding opportunities
– Meet the Kilkenny LEADER Partnership Team
– Get expert guidance on Smart Community development
– Find out how private enterprise can also apply for funding

More information and how to register: info@cklp.com | 056 7752111

Closing Date: ACORNS 11
2025-09-22 00:00
The ACORNS programme has been designed to support early-stage female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland and runs over six months part-time.

Currently, there are up to 50 places available in ACORNS 11. Those wishing to apply must first register their interest via the website.

The deadline for applications is midnight, September 22nd.

SDGs Interactive Workshop: Youth Empowerment for the Sustainable Development Goals
2025-09-18 09:30 - 12:30 | Absolute Hotel, Sir Harry’s Mall, Limerick
If you are interested in learning more about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and networking with like-minded people, come join Ballyhoura Development staff and European partners for an engaging and interactive morning workshop.

This event is part of the YESDGs – Youth Empowerment for the Sustainable Development Goals project, an Erasmus+ initiative that has empowered young people across Europe to take meaningful action for a more sustainable and equitable world.

1st meeting of the Thematic Group on Improving Water Resilience in Rural Areas through the CAP
2025-09-18 08:00 - 12:00 | Online
This will be the first meeting of the Thematic Group on Improving Water Resilience in Rural Areas through the CAP.

Main aims:
– Share good practice examples of CAP actions and approaches to improve water resilience in rural areas in a sustainable way (e.g. natural solutions for greater water retention within the landscape, investments required to improve water efficiency or water re-use).
– Explore the success factors as well as the issues and challenges facing the design and implementation of interventions for improving sustainable water resilience in rural areas.
– Identify the main areas of interest for further in-depth discussion.

Rural Pact Conference - From vision to action: Empowering rural areas for the future
2025-09-16 13:00 - 2025-09-17 17:00 | Château du Biez – Courtrai, Belgium
Organised by the Rural Pact Support Office, the Rural Pact Conference will gather 250 participants from across Europe. This 2-day networking event aims to facilitate exchanges to advance the rural vision 2040, update the Rural Action Plan and guide Rural Pact actions and future policies.

National Ploughing Championships 2025
2025-09-16 09:00 - 2025-09-18 18:00 | Screggan, Tullamore, Co. Offaly
This year’s National Ploughing Championships will be held in Co Offaly from 16-18 September.

Farm Succession and Inheritance Webinar – Generational Renewal Week
2025-09-09 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
This webinar will focus on starting the conversation around Farm Succession and Inheritance with Claire O’Keeffe from Succession Ireland and Enda Geoghan, Teagasc. It will also cover the importance of making a will with James McDonnell, Financial Specialist, Teagasc.

Peatlands for Prosperity On-Farm Training
2025-09-04 09:30 - 13:30 | Co. Offaly
A hands-on training day at the Pilot Farm in Co. Offaly as part of the Peatlands for Prosperity project. Exact location to be announced.

SOILCRATES Ireland Webinar
2025-09-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Online
This webinar will provide information and guidance on an Open Call for grants to complete soil health management practices on farms within Counties Clare, Limerick and Tipperary. The SOILCRATES project wishes to develop and share innovative approaches with farmers.

Nordic Meeting on Agricultural Occupational Health
2025-09-02 08:00 - 2025-09-04 17:00 | Ystad Saltzjobad, Sweden
The theme of this event is: “Joint Actions for Farmer Health and Mental Wellbeing” in order to show the importance of working together to improve and support farmer health and wellbeing

Signpost Series – National Hedgerow Week
2025-08-29 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series which is taking place on Friday, 29 August at 9:30am will focus on National Hedgerow Week. National Hedgerow Week is jointly coordinated by Teagasc and the Heritage Council.

The webinar will launch National Hedgerow Week and will also cover a Strategy for Hedge Management on Farms. It will feature guest speakers Meadhbh Bolger, Heritage Council & Dr. Catherine Keena, Teagasc.

Signpost Series – Minding our Traditional Farm Heritage
2025-08-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Online
This episode of the Signpost Series which is taking place on Friday, 22 August at 9:30am will focus on Minding our Traditional Farm Heritage. The webinar will feature guest speaker Barry O’Reilly, Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage.

Farming Rathcroghan Conference 2025, "Food for thought"
2025-08-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Rathcroghan Visitor Centre, Tulsk, Co. Roscommon
Conference centered on historical food practices, plant cultivation, and animal use through the ages.

Whether you’re a history enthusiast, agricultural expert, or simply curious about ancient lifeways, this conference offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and grow.

Peatlands for Prosperity On-Farm Training
2025-08-21 09:30 - 13:30 | Gortavally Shinrone R42 H026 Birr, Co. Offaly
Gain real-world insights into sustainable peatland farming at the Peatlands for Prosperity On-Farm Training: ‘Farmed Peatlands Experiences – from Germany to Ireland’ Event with Juliane & Sebastian Petri, hosted by Green Restoration Ireland.

2025 Tullamore Show & FBD National Livestock Show
2025-08-10 08:30 - 18:00 | Butterfield Estate, Blueball, 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.

Closing Date: Call for Proposals for Nature on Arable Farmland
2025-08-08 17:00
A new €7 million open call for project proposals under the European Innovation Partnership (EIP) measure of Ireland’s CAP Strategic Plan has been announced. The theme for this call is to support nature in an arable environment along the coast from south Cork to Wexford.
The closing date for the submission of EIP project proposals under this Call is 5pm on Friday 8th August 2025.

LEADER Funding 1-1 Meetings - Co. Kildare
2025-07-18 09:30 - 15:00 | Kildare Community Development Centre, Meadow Road, Kildare Town, Co. Kildare
On 18th July, County Kildare LEADER Partnership are offering 1-1 meetings to green and innovative SMEs in Kildare that would like to know more about grant funding that is available through the 2023 – 2027 LEADER Programme.
New start-ups and established enterprises are welcome.

Peatlands for Prosperity On-Farm Training: No Farmer, No Food - No Fibre, No Future
2025-07-17 09:30 - 13:30 | Egan Farm Thumbeagh, Ballinahown, Co. Offaly
A hands-on training day at the Pilot Farm in Offaly as part of the Peatlands for Prosperity project.

Closing Date: Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards 2025
2025-07-14 17:00
The third edition of the Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA), is searching for the greenest, smartest, most socially inclusive, innovative and resilient projects funded under the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) and implemented at the local level.

The closing date for Irish entries to ARIA is Monday 14 July at 5pm.

Closing Date: Children and Young Person Farm Safety Awareness Initiatives
2025-07-14 14:00
Proposals are being sought for projects that promote children’s and young person’s safety awareness on farms for the next five years.

Funding of €200,000 is being provided from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) dedicated farm safety budget for 2025, with an option to extend the contract for a further four years. This tender will support initiatives that have the potential to make a real impact on farm safety and reduce the number of fatal and serious non-fatal incidents involving children and young people on Irish farms.

The successful initiatives must be delivered by November 2025.

The tender has been posted on the eTenders website (Reference 5887881) with a closing date of Monday 14th July 2025.

Free Applied Agroforestry Skills Training Course for Foresters
2025-07-14 09:30 | Schemes
The Irish Agroforestry Forum, with support from the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM), Teagasc, and the Society of Irish Foresters, is hosting a free applied agroforestry training session tailored for professional foresters.

Closing Date: Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Skills Training 2025 – 2026
2025-07-11 17:00
A second tranche of the open call for proposals for Forestry Skills Training was recently announced. This public call is seeking proposals for training projects that aim to expand the knowledge and capacity of various groups within the forestry sector. Groups targeted by this open call for proposals include forestry students in higher level education, registered foresters and forestry contractors.

This open call for proposals will close for applications at 5pm on 11 July 2025.

LEADER Information Workshop 3 - Co. Waterford
2025-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | The Red Hall, Lismore, Co. Waterford
A number of information workshops will be held in Waterford in advance of opening the next official call for Expression of Interests (EoI) for funding under 2023-2027 LEADER Programme.

Attendance at one of these workshops is compulsory if you intend to apply for funding.

LEADER Information Workshop 2 - Co. Waterford
2025-07-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Magestic Hotel, Tramore, Co. Waterford
