Time is running our to register for our online Be the Leader training tomorrow at 6:30pm

Want to feel equipped and empowered to take on a greater leadership role- whether in local network/groups, political party, council or committees?
Register🗳🙌🏻

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Join us for the Irish Agroforestry Forum Autumn Workshop
Feirmeoireacht ar fhoscadh na gcrann
Farming in the Shelter of Trees
Gurteen College Friday 18th November 10 am to 3 pm
Register: irishagroforestry.ie/agroforestrywo…

Congratulations to organic dairy farmer Sean Condon on winning the public vote at the Farming for Nature Ambassador Awards this weekend! Bord Bia is a proud sponsor of the awards, which took place as part of the Burren Winterage Weekend.
#FFNAmbassador2022

Minister Pippa Hackett has received a study from COFORD on the economic activity and employment levels in the Irish Forest Sector.

The study estimates the economic contribution to be over €2 billion per annum.

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The first of three €200 electricity credits, announced in #Budget2023 to ease the cost of living, will appear on bills starting this week.

This will be applied to all bills, including pay as you go customers.

👟❄️Want to keep fit – or get fit – this winter?

The Sport Ireland Winter Initiative 2022 is back – with over 700 events and Activities to get you active.

Launched today by Minister Jack Chambers TD, all you need to get involved is here:
sportireland.ie/winter-initiat…
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I welcome payment today of Double Child Benefit to over 10,000 recipients #Offaly , 12,000 recipients in #Laois and 12,500 in #Westmeath .
It’s the 2nd of 8 lump sum payments, as part of €1.2 billion #Budget23 package, designed to support families and the vulnerable Heather Humphreys

Hopefully we didn’t spook the lovely people of #Camross in #Laois this Halloween afternoon as they held their official opening of the wonderful Fr John Lalor Community Complex. Such an inspiring & proactive community - I wish you all the very best. Charlie Flanagan Seán Fleming

NEW EPISODE - We spoke to Green Party Ireland Dept of Agriculture, Food and the Marine Minister Pippa Hackett recently on #biodiversity + #LandUse . Our chat hit on policy surrounding;
➡️ #Forestry
➡️ #Agriculture ( #CAP )
➡️ #Peatlands
➡️ #ClimateAction
Listen here 👇👇 inyournature.buzzsprout.com/1701709/115937…
BirdsMatter_ie

Many thanks Ricky - really enjoyed listening back to our chat - plenty of topics covered. Interesting too to hear your discussion with Niall about Jays and their important relationship with Goshawks! #InYourNature

#NewProfilePic for Halloween…🎃 Have a good one!

“Sustainable farming practices must conserve soil biodiversity & soil health so that future food production is not sacrificed for short-term gain…as we lose species from the soil, the ability of soil ecosystems to recover…is reduced.” Yvonne Buckley #Soil
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A special reception for the Below Ground: Soil Life in a Changing Climate Art-science exhibition at the Irish Agricultural Museum, Johnstown Castle takes place on Wednesday, 2 November from 1pm - 3pm. Book your ticket at bit.ly/3TQaq4Z #ScienceWeek #FarmFestFood

⚠️⚠️Please take note of a status #Yellow #Rain warning issued by Met Éireann for #Offaly (and all of Ireland)
⚠️⚠️ heavy rain can lead to localised flooding / disruptions. ⚠️⚠️ valid from 6am tomorrow, Monday until 00:00 Tuesday 01/11/22
➡️ met.ie/warnings/tomor…

Fab shot from today’s Irish Life Dublin Marathon 💚

Over half a million women experience menopause at any one time in Ireland, and while it’s a natural part of a woman’s life, everyone’s experience is different. Let’s all be more informed. #TalkAboutMenopause

What a difference 4 weeks make: Rehabilitation works on cutaway areas started the first week of October and finished just in time to capture the recent rains #GenerationRestoration Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage NPWS Data Eurosite - Connecting Competence in Conservation WaterLANDS Care-Peat Dianna Kopansky Community Wetlands Forum

Last night we came together to celebrate farmers from all over the country who are doing incredibly valuable work for nature on their land. We are honoured to welcome 15 new ambassadors into the FFN network this year #ffnambassadors2022

It was a pleasure to visit the Offaly Traveller Movement Photo Exhibition in #Tullamore which showcased the fab diversity that exists in Travellers in #Offaly . Thank you for taking the time to chat to me. Looking forward to following the much anticipated tour! #EndPoverty #STGs