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Two rural national schools in County Waterford are today celebrating safer access to their grounds.
The improved safety measures introduced under the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) programme have had a positive impact at Our Lady of Mercy National School in Stradbally and Garranbane National School near Dungarvan.
The SRTS programme, an initiative of the Department of Transport and supported by the Department of Education, is operated by An Taisce in partnership with the National Transport Authority (NTA) and the Active Travel Department in Waterford City and County Council at a local level.
The programme’s focus is to implement improvements that create safer, more accessible routes for children to travel to school and to provide dedicated front of school treatments that enhance access to school grounds and ensure safe spaces for children.
At the official launch of the projects on Friday 7th March, which was followed by a reception in the Barron Hall, Stradbally, the Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Jason Murphy stated that the SRTS programme plays a key role in encouraging children to walk and cycle while ensuring their safety.
“By improving infrastructure at the front of schools and enhancing walking and cycling routes, we are fostering a healthier, more sustainable future for our community,” the Mayor said.
Michael Murphy, Active Travel Senior Engineer, Waterford City and County Council, outlined the improvements: “The works are designed to create safe, welcoming spaces for the children and their families. We focused on enhancing access to the schools, with measures such as upgraded pedestrian crossings, traffic calming and clear signage.”
Finola O’Driscoll, Senior Programme Manager for Active Travel Investment in the NTA, said: “This is a fantastic day for the SRTS programme in Waterford. It is incredible to see so many schools embrace this initiative, helping children start their day in an active way. The NTA would like to commend the school communities at Garranbane National School and Our Lady of Mercy National School who have embraced the importance of safer, more people focused, front of school environments.”
Tomás Walsh, Principal at Our Lady of Mercy National School, said the school community is “thrilled” to see how excited the children are about walking and cycling to school. “The improvements have strengthened the connection between the school and the village, made the school environment safer, and promoted healthier habits including a reduction in cars at the school as more children walk and cycle,” Mr Walsh said.
Anna Casey, Principal at Garranbane National School, said: “The improvements have made the front of our school more welcoming for the children to arrive and depart school each day.”
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The Road Safety Authority (RSA) has launched a powerful new advertising campaign highlighting the dangers of speed and complacency on rural roads.
The campaign, supported by bereaved families, depicts how small increases in speed, often unnoticed by drivers familiar with a route, can have devastating consequences, particularly on rural roads where almost three in four road deaths (73%) and nearly half (47%) of all serious injuries occurred between 2020-2024*.
The advert follows a commuter’s daily drive to work in a Groundhog Day-style. RSA research has highlighted the issue of unintentional speeding, where drivers can exceed limits simply because they are on ‘autopilot’ or unaware of a speed limit change. Many drivers also believe they are skilled enough to drive at higher speeds, particularly on roads that are familiar to them.
This is exactly what happens in the advert—the driver becomes increasingly comfortable and complacent driving with excessive speed on the same route, believing he has full control. On the final day, this leads him to take a bend at a higher speed, causing him to cross the white line into the path of an oncoming car—his evasive manoeuvre to avoid collision with the other car results in a single vehicle collision. The advert’s final message delivers a stark warning: “You never know what’s coming. Slow down on rural roads.”
The rationale for the campaign’s focus on worrying acceptance of speed is supported by research conducted on behalf of the RSA by Ipsos B&A which revealed that over 50% of drivers believe it is acceptable to exceed an 80km/h speed limit by up to 10km/h, with almost 30% considering it acceptable to exceed the limit by even more.
This campaign also aligns with the recent reduction in speed limits for rural local roads from 80km/h to 60km/h, reinforcing the importance of slowing down.
Commenting on the campaign, Minister for Transport, Darragh O’Brien said:
“Our priority is to protect all road users and make Ireland’s road network safer. A speed limit is not a target to be reached or exceeded—it’s there to save lives. The RSA’s advertising campaign shows us the impact speed can have and why it’s vital to watch your speed every time you take to the road. I would also encourage people to speak to their family about their driving habits – remind them that slowing down saves lives and helps keep everyone on the road safe.”
Sharon Cleary’s son, Adam Case, was a back-seat passenger when the driver of the car he was traveling in lost control and struck a tree on a narrow rural road, just three miles from his home in Co. Tipperary in 2017.
“Adam was a kind, fun-loving teenager who had his whole life ahead of him,” Sharon Cleary said. “He had no chance of survival when the driver lost control of the car. No family should have to endure this heartbreak. This powerful campaign is so important—anything that helps prevent another tragedy like this is absolutely necessary.”
Motorcyclist Christopher Fitzgerald was killed on a rural local road in 2018 when he was hit head-on by a car that had drifted onto the other side of the road. His heartbroken daughter June McArdle supports any campaign to raise awareness of road safety on rural roads.
“The tragic irony is that my dad was an incredibly careful and responsible driver—he always said his own driving wouldn’t kill him, but someone else’s could,” said June McArdle.
“He was hit head-on by a car that drifted into his path and, in an instant, he was gone. It was just 11 weeks before my wedding, and he had been on his way home after dropping off my wedding invitations. This campaign is so important because no family should have to endure this kind of heartbreak. We all have a responsibility to drive safely—not just for ourselves, but for everyone on the road.”
Sarah O’Connor, Director of Partnerships & External Affairs at the Road Safety Authority, added:
“Too many lives are lost because drivers become too comfortable on familiar roads, unconsciously creeping up their speed without realising the deadly consequences. This campaign is a wake-up call—because even a small increase in speed can have the serious and tragic results.”
So far this year, 29 people have lost their lives on Irish roads—a stark reminder of the ongoing dangers*.
The campaign will launch across multiple platforms to maximise reach and impact. A high-profile TV campaign will feature a mix of 60” and 30” ads, supported by extensive digital activity, video-on-demand, and social media advertising across platforms like Meta, X, Snapchat and TikTok.
Radio will play a crucial role, with targeted regional coverage—upweighted in Dublin, Mayo, and Cork—counties which saw the highest numbers of fatalities in 2024.
The campaign will also air during key sporting events, including the Cheltenham Festival and Ireland’s Six Nations clash against Italy, ensuring high visibility. Further reach will be achieved through cinema advertising, out-of-home (OOH) placements (advertising in public places e.g. bus shelters, etc.), and digital audio adverts.
The RSA advert can be viewed here.
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A Tramore school’s walking initiative has been hailed a resounding success. Launched by Ardscoil na Mara secondary school in 2023, the Active Travel Stride to School initiative encourages its students to walk or cycle to school, reducing reliance on cars and helping to create a safer, greener community.
So far, the school has recorded a 40% decrease in the number of students travelling by car, significantly helping to reduce carbon emissions in the local area.
Establishing the Stride to School initiative was the collaborative effort of former Deputy Principal Ann Hennebry, Sustainability Lead Patrick Kirwan, Wellbeing Coordinator Anthony Widger, the Student Council and the TY Environmental Leadership Team. The school secured funding from Sanofi for the TY Environmental Leadership Development Programme and allocated a portion of this funding to hire a coordinator, Frances Fitzgerald, to manage the Stride to School initiative.
Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Jason Murphy has applauded the “incredible difference” the initiative is making in the community. “The Stride to School initiative is promoting active travel, and it aligns perfectly with our goals for a healthier, more sustainable Tramore. It’s wonderful to see so many students embrace walking and cycling, not just for the environment, but for the health of our children. We are creating a community where sustainability and wellbeing go hand in hand,” the Mayor said.
The Tramore school hopes to inspire even more schools to adopt the Stride to School initiative. Padraig Cawley, Principal at Ardscoil Na Mara, said: “The number of cars has decreased week after week. Our students enjoy the opportunity to chat and socialise with their friends during the walk to school, which helps them start the day feeling refreshed.”
Dylan White, Communications and Behavioural Change Officer at Waterford City and County Council, said: “The Stride to School initiative at Ardscoil na Mara not only supports the health of students but also demonstrates their commitment to tackling climate change. The reduction in traffic congestion around the school has made the area safer and more pleasant for everyone. Waterford Council look forward to supporting other schools in rolling out active travel initiatives.”
Mícheál Ó Cadhla, Community Climate Action Officer at Waterford City and County Council, complimented the efforts of the students. “The Stride to School initiative is a practical example of climate action by the students, with positive impacts both globally and locally. I hope that more schools will be inspired to follow in their footsteps,” Mr Ó Cadhla said.
Jennifer Murphy, Environmental, Health and Safety Specialist at Sanofi, said the company is committed to fostering healthier communities and a sustainable future. “Our partnership with Ardscoil na Mara on the Stride to School initiative embodies this commitment. By encouraging active travel, we’re not only promoting physical wellbeing among students but also contributing to a greener environment. This collaboration exemplifies our dedication to health beyond medicine and our belief in starting positive environmental habits early in life,” Ms Murphy said.
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Photos 1 – 5: Staff and students of Ardscoil na Mara taking part in the Stride to School initiative.
Photo 6: Staff and students of Ardscoil na Mara with Waterford City and County Council’s Dylan White and Mícheál Ó Cadhla.
Waterford City and County Council and BAM wishes to advise that nighttime resurfacing works will take place on Fountain Street and Abbey Road in Ferrybank from Monday, March 10th to Friday, March 14th.
The works will commence at 8pm and finish at 6am daily over four consecutive nights and the public is advised to adhere to all local traffic management and follow directional signage for the duration of the works. During these times, Fountain Street will be closed to outbound vehicles between Rockshire Road junction and Abbey Road junction, while Abbey Road will be closed at the Fountain Street junction.
The diversion route will commence at Rice Bridge, continuing to the N25, N29/ Port Road and to Abbey Road. Local access will apply to Rockshire Road.
Inbound traffic and pedestrians will not be affected by the roadworks.
This nighttime work is intended to minimise any potential traffic disruption these works may cause for residents, businesses and commuters within the vicinity.
It will also prioritise the safety of all road users and working personnel on-site.
Waterford City and County Council and BAM apologise for any inconvenience caused and seek the understanding and co-operation of the public during the course of these works.
Details of the diversion routes are available on www.waterfordnorthquays.ie
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For further information:
BAM Construction Liaison Officer
051 364 077
If you are an approved housing applicant with Waterford City & County Council, you must inform the Housing Applications team in the Council if you change address. Failure to inform the Housing Applications team of a change of address will result in removal from the social housing list.
Send current proof of your new address, utility bill, lease or rental statement to Housing Applications, Baileys New Street, Waterford or scan to housingapplications@waterfordcouncil.ie with your contact details.
To be considered for an allocation with Waterford City & County Council please engage with Choice Based Lettings (CBL) via www.waterfordcouncil.ie and make an expression of interest.
Our telephone system is currently down – we’re working to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. In the meantime, please contact us via social media or email contact@waterfordcouncil.ie.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
Tramore Sea Salt Spray from Ard Scoil na Mara wins Best Senior Student Enterprise in Waterford and qualifies for the National Student Enterprise Finals. Joining the Tramore business is Protein Pros from Mercy Convent secondary school, who won Best Junior Student Enterprise.
The county finals took place on Tuesday March 5th at the Park Hotel in Dungarvan. Co-ordinated by the Local Enterprise Office Waterford, the final took place during Local Enterprise Week. The competition is the most successful programme of its kind in the country. 27,000 budding entrepreneurs from 380 secondary schools across the country have been running their own enterprises, with help from their teachers and Local Enterprise Offices.
Tramore Sea Salt Spray, winner of the Senior award, created, produced and sold a unique product to enhance hair texture and volume by using natural mineral-rich sea salt, giving your hair a beachy, tousled look while also nourishing and strengthening it. The team comprised of Ben Phelan, Arlo Barron, Donnacha Flannery and Sam Ahern.
While the first Junior winners in Waterford in nearly 10 years produced a product similar to protein balls, however they made various different protein shapes instead. They offered multiple flavours including biscoff, dairy milk, and peanut butter in the shape of stars and hearts. The team included Sophie Wall, Emily O’Regan, Casey Wyse and Layla Costello.
The Waterford Student Enterprise Programme started in September with over 1,000 students from 14 schools in Waterford City and County. They created their businesses, developed, branded, promoted and sold. But most importantly they learned what it felt like to run their own business.
Finally, 100 students represented 12 schools in Waterford County competed in the Waterford Student Enterprise Final on Tuesday March 4th at the Park Hotel in Dungarvan. 36 businesses in total, shortlisted from a total of 350 who commenced the competition in September, presented their business plans and challenged for the top prize in the county section of the Student Enterprise Programme.
Tramore Sea Salt Spray and Protein Pros will represent Waterford at the National Finals on May 8th, taking on 34 other businesses, the best of the rest of the country.
National finalists from all over the country will set-up enterprise displays before taking part in a series of judges’ interviews. The judging panels take numerous factors into account, such as business reporting, innovation, market research, risk management and finances.
Praising the teachers and local schools involved in the programme, Gareth Evans, Head of Enterprise at the Local Enterprise Office Waterford, said: “We run a very successful and popular Student Enterprise Programme here in Waterford, thanks to the support of the many schools and teachers in the area. The Student Enterprise Awards give local teenagers a taste of what it’s like to run their own business and to be their own boss. Along the way, the programme helps them develop important entrepreneurship skills, learning about sales, innovation, managing finances and finding new markets. Learning the fundamentals of running a business now, will help them throughout their studies and career.”
Further information about May’s National Finals is available through www.studententerprise.ie, which also has free resources and video tutorials for students and teachers for the 2025/2026 programme.
For more information, please contact your Local Enterprise Office at 35 the Mall in Waterford City or Civic Offices in Dungarvan. Alternatively, you can email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie .
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2025 winners’ list:
Best Display: – School: Abbey Community College Business: Beessentials
Best Innovation: – School: Newtown Secondary School Business: Nubus
Students’ Choice: – School: Ard Scoil na Mara, Tramore Business: Tramore Sea Glass & Shell Art
Best Interview: – School: Blackwater Community School Business: M A R S
Best use of Social Media: – School: St. Augustine’s College Business: Knot Kidding
Most Sustainable: – School: Waterpark College Business: Return to Raffle
Merit Award: – School: Waterpark College Business: Glisten Ireland
Junior Winner: – School: Our Lady Of Mercy Secondary School Business: Protein Pro’s
Senior 3rd: – School: Ard Scoil na nDeise Business: LA Slick Stick
Senior 2nd: – School: Ard Scoil na Mara, Tramore Business: Tramore Sea Glass & Shell Art
Senior 1st:- School: Ard Scoil na Mara, Tramore Business: Tramore Sea Salt Spray
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DSCF0428: Sophie Wall, Emily O’Regan, Casey Wyse and Layla Costello and their business Protein Pros from Mercy Convent Secondary School, Waterford receiving the Junior Student Enterprise Programme award from Councillor Damien Geoghegan and Gareth Evans, Head of Enterprise Waterford LEO at the final of the Waterford Student Enterprise Programme in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, hosted by the Local Enterprise Office – David Clynch
DSCF0445: Donnacha Flannery, Arlo Barron, Ben Phelan and Rob Kenny and their business Tramore Sea Salt Spray from Ard Scoil na Mara Tramore, receiving the Senior Student Enterprise Programme award from Councillor Damien Geoghegan and Gareth Evans, Head of Enterprise Waterford LEO with judges Dermot Walsh, Sharon O’Brien, Jamie Whitty and David Walsh at the final of the Waterford Student Enterprise Programme in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, hosted by the Local Enterprise Office – David Clynch
Waterford City and County Council, in association with Fáilte Ireland and EveryEvent, is delighted to announce a jam-packed four-day programme of St. Patrick’s Festival events from Friday, March 14th to Monday, March 17th.
The theme for this year’s festival is Saints & Scholars – A Celebration of Waterford’s rich heritage and will be marked by parades, performances, carnivals and music right through the Bank Holiday weekend. And best of all…most events are FREE!
While the festival is a celebration of Waterford’s people and communities, its culture and heritage, its diversity, and its musical and artistic talent, there will be tribute paid to St. Patrick and to Waterford’s very own Scholar, Luke Wadding, a 16th Century academic, author, historian and Franciscan.
Young people: Kick-start your St. Patrick’s Festival weekend with free family fun activities at John Roberts Square. Over the four-day festival, Waterford’s city centre will be abuzz with the return of the much-loved City Centre Fairground, perfect fun for the littlest family members. Wobbly Circus has been enthralling and delighting for years, so don’t miss them throughout the weekend, along with Playful Streets for buckets of family fun activities.
Craft and entertainment: With so much to choose from, don’t tie yourself up in knots, although the Celtic Knotwork Workshop in Waterford Cultural Quarter might be the perfect solution in case you do! There’ll be no shortage of Shamrock Shenanigans at City Square Shopping Centre, while Little Irish Folklore Friends will introduce Liam the Leprechaun and his pals.
Music: Local talent will feature big and bold as the Suir Ukulele Strummers, Waterford Centre of Music Choir, The Knockadollys, City of Waterford Brass, Waterford Youth Arts and High Definition perform free gigs in the heart of the city, from the Waterford Cultural Quarter (WCQ) to John Roberts Square to the Apple Market Stage.
Late night entertainment: The music continues into the evening with performances from Oisin O’Connor, Bonya, The Knotted Chords, Spancil Jills, BOOLABOOM, Sympos and Guests – follow the music trail from the Apple Market to the Waterford Cultural Quarter. There’s also great live entertainment throughout the weekend at Dooley’s Hotel and Itty Bittys. And if you fancy a nip, you can always enjoy a tipple of O’Driscoll’s Irish Whiskey in The House of Waterford.
Firedance in John Roberts Square is a locally-produced, spectacular, outdoor fire-lit procession weaving its way through John Roberts Square setting the stage for an extraordinary performance and showcase of fiery theatrics.
Culture & Tours: The Urban Greenway Self-guided tour quite literally puts the (green) spotlight on the city’s historical monuments and iconic buildings. You can take the route the Vikings once took and see the city from the majestic River Suir aboard the Osprey Viking Cruise or join James Doherty for a Walking Tour of Waterford.
Sacred Heart Family Resource Centre has created an exhibition celebrating community creativity and highlighting people and place through art, while you can enjoy Ceiliúradh Cultúir – A Celebration of Culture featuring Irish sean-nós singing and dancing workshops at St. Patrick’s Gateway.
Also at St. Patrick’s Gateway, the inaugural Luke Wadding Convention featuring talks from Dr. Coleman Dennehy and Dr. John McCafferty will explore Wadding’s role and his influence which to this day is of world renown. The event will also feature a live performance of music from the 17th Century with famed international cellist Roger David.
Theatre: The Theatre Royal has a St. Patrick’s Weekend programme that will appeal to lovers of rib-tickling comedy as funnyman Neil Delamare brings his razor-sharp observations on life and trad.
St. Patrick’s Day Parade: The theme for this year’s parade is ‘Saints & Scholars’ and will begin at 1pm sharp on St. Patrick’s Day, Monday March 17th. Three-time Olympian and European Gold medallist Grand Marshall of Waterford’s St. Partick’s Day parade, Thomas Barr, along with members of Ferrybank AFC are expected to lead out over 2,000 participants in the parade.
The parade begins at Waterford Bus Station and will proceed along the Quay, past the Clock Tower and the Plaza, moving around to the Mall, with entries gathering at the Bridge Street end of the Quay at the start of the parade.
Optimum viewing positions are from the Quays, where there is plenty of room as well as at the Mall. The parade will end at the Mall / Parnell Street junction and we ask that patrons do not congregate in Parnell Street as this area is designated for post-parade and production staff.
Waterford City and County Council is delighted to announce an Autism Family Friendly Area at the St. Patrick’s Day parade. Working with Autism Friendly Waterford and 50 Shades of Exceptional we are proud to introduce this initiative as the First Autism Friendly City in Ireland.
A special area has also been reserved and sign-posted for wheelchair users / special access at Mall Lane. This is on a first come, first served basis and intending patrons should make themselves known to stewards.
Last minute entries to the parade are still open to community groups from Waterford city, county and beyond – intending participants should complete the application form on the St. Patrick’s Festival website.
There will also be an online streaming of the Parade, so those who cannot attend but still wish to enjoy the celebrations.
To find out more details of the St. Patrick’s Day Parade and four-day festival in Waterford visit www.stpatricksfestivalwaterford.com and keep an eye out on Waterford St. Patrick’s Day Festival social media channels.
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Waterford Gallery of Art was delighted to receive the ‘Best Exhibition of the Year’ award for its Olympic-themed ‘Muscles and Mind’ exhibition at the recent Waterford News & Star Green Room Awards 2025.
The revival of the modern Olympic Games in the late 1890’s by Baron Pierre De Coubertin embodied the ideal of a marriage between ‘Art and Sport, Muscles and Mind’. The ‘Muscles and Mind: Irish Art Olympians’ exhibition coincided with the launch of the Paris 2024 Olympics and told the story of arts inclusion in the games, and displayed works by the Irish artists that participated.
With support from Waterford City and County Council’s Arts Office, Creative Ireland, and the Olympic Federation of Ireland, the exhibition featured artworks from the Waterford Art Collection, as well as loans of work by some of Ireland’s most renowned artists who competed for their country between 1924 and 1948.
Artists exhibited included Jack B. Yeats, Letitia Hamilton, Seán Keating, Mainie Jellett, Fr. Jack P. Hanlon, Desmond Broe, Flora Vere O’Brien, Ina Boyle, Stella Steyn, Hilda Roberts, Sir John Lavery, Sir William Orpen and more.
The exhibition was a fantastic success for the gallery with visitors and artists – and for achieving great local and national press coverage, including curator Luke Currall featuring on the Moncrieff Show on Newstalk, Irish Times, RTE, the Independent and more.
The gallery was also grateful to be acknowledged and nominated for further awards including for their current ‘Bodies’, exhibition, ‘The People’s Choice Award’, and for the ‘Outstanding Arts and Cultural Event of the Year’.
Luke Currall, Visual Arts Co-Ordinator thanked all who visited, supported, exhibited, loaned work and nominated them, saying, “‘Muscles and Mind’ was a delight to work on, full of discoveries and surprises, and made us a lot of new friends on the way.
“We would particularly like to thank Pat McEvoy, Mary Frances Ryan and all at the News & Star, WLRfm and Theatre Royal. The awards are a fantastic evening showcasing the incredible amount of artistic talent, dedication and energy we have here in Waterford.
“Congratulations to all nominees and award winners, and here’s to a fantastic year ahead.”
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Waterford City and County Council, through its Community Department’s Health and Wellbeing program, is pleased to announce plans for a series of Community Wellbeing workshops across the Municipal Districts.
These interactive sessions will focus on enhancing community wellbeing by exploring key aspects of community development and will address a wide range of areas, including:
“Waterford City and County Council is deeply committed to the wellbeing of our residents,” said Cllr. Joe Kelly, Metropolitan Mayor of Waterford. “These workshops are a crucial step in empowering our communities to thrive. By focusing on mental and physical health, social connection, and resilience, we aim to create a stronger, more supportive environment for everyone.”
Sinéad Breathnach, Head of Community in Waterford City and County Council, added, “We believe that community-led initiatives are essential for creating lasting positive change. We are seeking expressions of interest from communities and community workers to collaborate with us in planning these workshops. By working together, we can ensure that the workshops address the specific needs and priorities of our communities.”
Waterford City and County Council is seeking expressions of interest from communities and community workers who are interested in collaborating on the planning of these workshops. Interested parties are encouraged to complete a short survey to:
The survey can be accessed at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/D8CYM77
Waterford City and County Council encourages all interested community members to participate and contribute to the success of these vital workshops.
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The 2025 Traditional Farm Buildings grant scheme is open for applications.
Full details are available here: https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/projects/traditional-farm-buildings-grant-scheme.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm on Monday, 10th March 2025.
In 2025, particular encouragement is given for applications concerning the repair of traditional farming structures other than buildings. To support this effort, €500,000 will be specifically allocated for the repair of related farm structures such as walls, gate pillars and gates, walled orchards, cobbled yards, and masonry dungsteads.
Applications for farm buildings remain eligible, but applicants are not required to apply for a building.
A short information webinar for interested applicants will be hosted on Thursday, 6th February 2025 at 12pm.
