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Joe Mag Raollaigh

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Investigation after 2,000 fish killed in Co Wicklow river

Up to 2,000 Atlantic salmon, trout, lamprey and other fish species may have died following a pollution incident on the Aughrim River in Co Wicklow.
Leinster • 30 Jul 24

Roosters seized in Monaghan cockfighting probe

Fifteen dead roosters and seventy live ones have been seized by gardaí in Co Monaghan as part of an investigation into suspected illegal cockfighting in the county.
Crime • 29 Jul 24

Thousands climb Croagh Patrick for Reek Sunday

Thousands of people are taking part in the annual Reek Sunday pilgrimage, climbing to the top of Croagh Patrick in Co Mayo.
Connacht • 28 Jul 24

Minister reverses decision to suspend tillage scheme

The Minister for Agriculture has reversed a decision to suspend a €10 million scheme that paid tillage farmers to chop straw left over after harvesting cereals and reincorporate into the soil.
Ireland • 25 Jul 24

High Court to refer nitrates challenge to European court

The High Court is to refer matters raised in a challenge taken by An Taisce for a judicial review of the Government's fifth Nitrates Action Programme to the European Court of Justice.
Courts • 24 Jul 24

New Farmers' Charter includes payment commitments

Farmers and the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine have agreed a new Farmers' Charter, which contains commitments on timely payments, managing payment disputes, overpayments and farm inspections.
Ireland • 03 Jul 24

Parents hit by extra costs see back-to-school bills mount

School contributions, digital devices and PE kits can add significant costs when sending children to school, according to a new survey by the CCPC.
Ireland • 03 Jul 24

Galway University to lead methane reduction study

The University of Galway is to lead a research consortium to pioneer greenhouse gas reduction solutions for agriculture.
Connacht • 02 Jul 24

Up to 53,000 new dwellings needed per year - ESRI

A new report from the ESRI shows that 35,000 to 53,000 new dwellings will be needed annually based on projected population growth scenarios.
Ireland • 02 Jul 24

M1 motorway reopened after collision

Diversions on the M1 motorway at Junction 3, Swords, have been lifted after a road traffic collision.
Dublin • 28 Jun 24

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