Our Rural Future 2026-2030 Public Consultation Meeting Online
2025-07-08 14:30 - 16:30 (Europe/Dublin) | 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.
