CAP Network Ireland

Comhar BIA Launch Event – De-Risking Innovation through Collaboration Webinar
2025-10-09 11:00 - 13:00 (Europe/Dublin) | Online
ICOS and Climate KIC will jointly launch the ‘Comhar BIA’ project which is currently conducting the first feasibility study into a co-owned commercial scale regional biorefinery. This project will also examine the viability of a commercial enabling network.

IrBEA’s 24th National Bioenergy Conference
2025-10-09 08:00 - 17:00 | Killashee Hotel Naas Co. Kildare
This year’s conference will shine a spotlight on the critical role bioenergy must play in Ireland’s renewable energy future. Through Keynote sessions, expert panels and interactive discussions, the event will explore:

• The policy and regulatory landscape shaping bioenergy.
• Opportunities and challenges in financing and project development.
• Success stories from across the sector – from biogas, biomass, wood-fuel, biofuels, biochar and more.
• The contribution of bioenergy to Ireland’s decarbonisation and energy security goals.

Todhchaí Ghorm – Blue Future
2025-10-07 08:00 - 2025-10-08 17:00 | Carna Co. Galway
Todhchaí Ghorm – Blue Future, is an inspiring two-day event dedicated to ocean sustainability, marine conservation, and Ireland’s emerging blue bioeconomy. Whether you’re a marine professional, sustainability enthusiast, entrepreneur, or simply passionate about our oceans, this workshop offers unparalleled opportunities to learn, network, and shape the future of Marine Bioeconomy in Ireland.

EU CAP Network Seminar: Delivering the CAP today and beyond
2025-10-07 08:00 - 16:00 | Brussels, Belgium
An event to support stakeholder collaboration around the implementation of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) by sharing practical experiences, discussing common challenges, and identifying opportunities to strengthen delivery and coherence across Member States.

LEADER Funding Information Event - Athlone
2025-10-02 19:30 - 21:00 | Radisson Blu Hotel Athlone, Co. Westmeath
Westmeath Community Development (WCD) is pleased to announce information sessions for the 2023-2027 LEADER programme, aimed at supporting community groups, private individuals, and enterprises in the county. The events will provide essential insights into the funding opportunities available for local development projects under this highly anticipated programme.

LEADER Funding Information Event - Mullingar
2025-10-01 19:30 - 21:00 | Mullingar Park Hotel, Co. Westmeath

LEADER Funding Workshop - Mountmellick, Co. Laois
2025-10-01 17:30 - 18:30 | Mountmellick Development Association Centre, Co, Laois
Laois Partnership Company invites individuals, businesses and community groups across the county to discuss LEADER funding opportunities.

6th National Networks Meeting
2025-10-01 06:00 - 2025-10-02 11:00 | Katarino Spa Hotel – Razlog, Bulgaria
The 6th National Networks (NNs) Meeting, jointly organised by the EU CAP Network and the Bulgarian National Network, will take place on 1 and 2 October 2025 in Razlog, Bulgaria.
Main aims:

To identify the current and planned work that National Networks are doing in support of CAP implementation, find common areas of work with the EU CAP Network and other initiatives at the EU level.
To collaboratively explore the understanding of the diverse thematic work carried out by National Networks and find collaboration opportunities among them.
To provide updates on thematic clusters and discuss strategies for moving forward.
To follow up on the 4th NN Meeting: Networking Hackathon, offering additional opportunities to strengthen networking and cooperation among National Networks.

Deadline: Spreading of organic fertilisers
2025-10-01 00:00
The spreading of organic fertilisers (other than farmyard manure) is prohibited from 1 October 2025.

Smart Communities Workshop in Co. Kilkenny
2025-09-30 18:00 - 21:00 | Mooncoin Parish Hall
This is workshop 4 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
2025-09-29 18:00 - 21:00 | 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.
