CAP Network Ireland

LEADER Funding Workshops Meath
2025-06-26 19:00 - 21:00 (Europe/Dublin) | 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

Apprenticeships in Horticulture Webinar Series - June
2025-06-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Online
Join Teagasc online for 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.

LEADER Inspired Network Community (LINC) 2025 event
2025-07-01 08:00 - 2025-07-03 21:00 | St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
The 2025 edition of LINC – the LEADER Inspired Network Community event – will take place in Austria on 1-3 July. This year’s edition focuses on ‘Alpine connections’ and will include networking, study visits and the unmissable LEADER Cooperation Corner. Registrations are now open.

LEADER Inspired Network Community (LINC) 2025 event
2025-07-01 17:00 - 2025-07-03 21:00 | St. Anton am Arlberg, Austria
The 2025 edition of LINC ““ the LEADER Inspired Network Community event ““ will take place in Austria on 1-3 July. This year’s edition focuses on ‘Alpine connections’ and will include networking, study visits and the unmissable LEADER Cooperation Corner. Registrations are now open.

Flavours of Fingal County Show
2025-07-05 11:00 - 2025-07-06 18:00 | Newbridge House & Farm, Donabate
A vibrant local showcase of agricultural produce and food producers.

Our Rural Future 2026-2030 Public Consultation Meeting Online
2025-07-08 14:30 - 16:30 | Online
The Department of Rural and Community Development is holding an online 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?

This is an online event. Registration is required and the number of participants is limited.

LEADER Information Workshop 1 - Co. Waterford
2025-07-08 19:00 - 20:30 | Park Hotel, Dungavan, 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.

EU CAP Network “Roots of Resilience” Seminar
2025-07-09 09:00 - 11:00 | Online
Roots of Resilience explores biodiversity through science, practice and lived experiences across Europe, highlighting how biodiversity underpins resilient agroecological systems.

This webinar shares key insights through short presentations alongside animations and visual storytelling.

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

LEADER Information Workshop 3 - Co. Waterford
2025-07-10 19:00 - 20:30 | The Red Hall, Lismore, Co. Waterford

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.

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: 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
