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SUMMARY:EU CAP Network Workshop on LEADER and Social Resilience
DESCRIPTION:The workshop on LEADER and Social Resilience will bring together LEADER stakeholders\, including LAGs\, Managing Authorities\, National Networks and project holders. It will focus on the role of LAGs in strengthening social resilience in rural communities in the context of ‘triple challenges’ (ecological\, economic\, social) facing Europe’s rural communities. Discussions will cover both long-term crisis preparedness and the capacity to respond to short-term crises. The workshop will also present experiences on how LAGs can effectively and efficiently use both internal and external resources to improve social resilience\, crisis preparedness and crisis responses in rural communities.
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/414212/
LOCATION:Radisson Hotel Kaunas – Kaunas\, Lithuania
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260617T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260515T101620Z
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SUMMARY:Investing in nature through farming
DESCRIPTION:Join this event\, “Investing in Nature through Farming: Policy Pathways for the Future CAP”\, to discuss nature-positive agricultural policy.
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/investing-in-nature-through-farming/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260618T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260618T140000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260617T091116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T091116Z
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SUMMARY:Organic Tillage & Vegetables Open Day
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis event is part of a European Innovation Partnership (EIP) initiative focused on developing farmer led\, practical solutions for organic crop production\, with a strong focus on weed control\, machinery sharing and the use of innovative technologies. \nThe open day will showcase how collaboration between farmers\, Teagasc advisors and industry partners can support more efficient and sustainable organic tillage and vegetable systems. The project is working to address key challenges in organic production\, particularly in relation to weed control\, labour efficiency and access to suitable machinery.
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/organic-tillage-vegetables-open-day/
LOCATION:Ballinaclogh\, Co. Wicklow
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260618T150000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260618T210000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260617T090744Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T090744Z
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SUMMARY:National Sheep Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION: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 food and refreshments provided between the two sessions.  All are welcome to attend.
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/national-sheep-conference-2026/
LOCATION:The Shearwater Hotel\, Ballinasloe\, Co. Galway
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260619T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260619T103000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260617T091324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T091324Z
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SUMMARY:Signpost Series: Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from Johnstown Castle Open Day
DESCRIPTION:This episode of the Signpost Series focuses on Innovating for Healthy Soils and Clean Water: Highlights from Johnstown Castle Open Day. \nThe webinar will feature guest speaker Dr. Karen Daly\, Teagasc.
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/signpost-series-innovating-for-healthy-soils-and-clean-water-highlights-from-johnstown-castle-open-day/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260622
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260624
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260518T082354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260518T113047Z
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SUMMARY:Farming for Nature Festival
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLydia Lishman\, event organizer with FFN\, says “this farmer-led gathering aims to provide a space for farmers to learn\, connect\, share knowledge\, and explore practical\, nature-based approaches to farming. The focus will be on real stories from farmers – the successes and the challenges and show how good food begins with good farming. By involving a wide network of partners\, we want to inspire change and grow the movement of farmers and producers working with nature.”
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/farming-for-nature-festival/
LOCATION:Ballykilcavan Farm & Brewery\, Stradbally\, Co. Laois\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:General Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Farming for Nature":MAILTO:lucy@farmingfornature.ie
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260624T000000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260624T000000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260617T092952Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T092952Z
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SUMMARY:Irish Deadline for Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2026 Entries
DESCRIPTION:The 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.
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/irish-deadline-for-agricultural-and-rural-inspiration-awards-aria-2026-entries/
CATEGORIES:Schemes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260624T130000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260617T091845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T091845Z
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SUMMARY:RUSTIK & GRANULAR Final Conference - Rural Data\, Rural Resilience\, Rural Proofing
DESCRIPTION:Join the GRANULAR & RUSTIK Final Conference (24–25 June 2026\, Brussels) to explore rural data\, rural proofing and place-based solutions for stronger rural communities
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/rustik-granular-final-conference-rural-data-rural-resilience-rural-proofing/
LOCATION:Fondation Universitaire\, Brussels\, Belgium
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260626T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260626T103000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260617T091503Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T091503Z
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SUMMARY:Signpost Series: Invasive Alien Species: Practical Solutions from ACRES CP
DESCRIPTION:This episode of the Signpost Series focuses on Invasive Alien Species: Practical Solutions from ACRES CP. \nThe webinar will feature guest speakers speakers Kate Moore\, National Biodiversity Data Centre and ACRES.
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/signpost-series-invasive-alien-species-practical-solutions-from-acres-cp/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260626T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260626T120000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260616T142344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T142344Z
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SUMMARY:ERCA Webinar - Rural Proofing in Action: Tools\, Processes and Governance
DESCRIPTION: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. \nSpeakers: \nKate Clifford (Rural Community Network)\, \nAlexia Rouby (European Commission) \nModerator: Tom Jones (ERCA)
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/erca-webinar-rural-proofing-in-action-tools-processes-and-governance/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260626T120000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260626T150000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260617T090351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T090351Z
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SUMMARY:IRL AGM & celebration of Seamus Boland's tenure as CEO 2001 - 2026
DESCRIPTION: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).
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/irl-agm-celebration-of-seamus-bolands-tenure-as-ceo-2001-2026/
LOCATION:Sheraton Athlone Hotel\, Athlone\, Co. Westmeath
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260630T083000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260630T103000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260617T090032Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T090032Z
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SUMMARY:RURACTIVE Forum – fourth meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 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.
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/ruractive-forum-fourth-meeting/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:International Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260630T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260630T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260616T113139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260616T113139Z
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SUMMARY:Civil society driving the EU sustainability agenda
DESCRIPTION: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. \nGuest speakers include: \n\nChristopher O’Sullivan\, Irish Minister of State for Biodiversity\nFrans Timmermans\, former Executive Vice-President of the European Commission
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/civil-society-driving-the-eu-sustainability-agenda/
LOCATION:University College Cork and Online
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260708T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260708T170000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260617T093438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260617T093438Z
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SUMMARY:Final EU Deadline for Agricultural and Rural Inspiration Awards (ARIA) 2026 Entries
DESCRIPTION:The 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. \n\nStep 1 (Optional): If you have any questions or would like to express your initial interest in applying\, please contact CAP Network Ireland by email.\nStep 2 (Mandatory): Complete the application form available on the EU CAP Network website.\nStep 3 (Mandatory): Submit your completed application to CAP Network Ireland by Wednesday\, 24 June. This will allow up to two weeks for review and feedback (if required) in advance of the official EU CAP Network deadline of Wednesday\, 8 July.
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/final-eu-deadline-for-agricultural-and-rural-inspiration-awards-aria-2026-entries/
CATEGORIES:Schemes
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260717T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260717T093000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260618T092951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T092951Z
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SUMMARY:IRD Duhallow Rural Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:“Innovations in Mental Health” is the theme for the 2026 Rural Mental Health Conference. Speakers on the day include: \nMary Butler TD\, Minister for Mental Health \nCatherine Brogan\, Chair of Shaing the Vision National Implementation Committee \nDr. Eve Griffin\, CEO\, National Suicide Research Foundation \nBrenda Healy\, ConnectWell and UCC \nDr. Brendan Payne\, GP\, Woodbrook Family Practice. \nPlus \nThe Human Library\, featuring community members sharing their experiences of the Wellbeing & Recovery College and the Rural Community Health Project in IRD Duhallow.
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/ird-duhallow-rural-mental-health-conference/
LOCATION:IRD Duhallow Marquee\, Newmarket\, Co Cork
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260730T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260612T123035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T123035Z
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SUMMARY:'LEADER through the Years' Showcase Event
DESCRIPTION:Roscommon 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 community groups\, rural enterprises\, volunteers\, and local leaders who have contributed to community-led local development throughout Roscommon.
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/leader-through-the-years-showcase-event/
LOCATION:Kilbride Community Centre\, Co. Roscommon
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260921T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260921T153000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260612T123847Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260612T123847Z
UID:10000609-1789983000-1790004600@capnetworkireland.eu
SUMMARY:Our Rural Future: Higher Education Institutions (HEI) Rural Development Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This 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
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/our-rural-future-higher-education-institutions-hei-rural-development-research-symposium/
LOCATION:University College Cork\, Co. Cork
CATEGORIES:General Events
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261006T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20261007T180000
DTSTAMP:20260618T213224
CREATED:20260618T092039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260618T092039Z
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SUMMARY:8th National Networks Meeting in Ireland
DESCRIPTION:The 8th National Networks (NNs) Meeting\, jointly organised by the EU CAP Network and the Irish National Network\, will take place on 06 and 07 October 2026 in County Wicklow\, Ireland.
URL:https://capnetworkireland.eu/event/8th-national-networks-meeting-in-ireland/
LOCATION:Wicklow\, Ireland
CATEGORIES:CAPN Events
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