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Higgins welcome decision to deliver veterinary course to Mountbellew

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Galway East general election candidate Cllr Clodagh Higgins last night expressed her delight following the Government’s decision to deliver a veterinary medicine course at Mountbellew Agricultural College.

Marine Institute to present sea-themed events on Culture Night

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Concerns raised as escaped farmed salmon found in Connemara waterways

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Following reports of a number of escaped farmed salmon entering local rivers flowing into Killary Harbour, local activist groups have labelled the event as an 'environmental disaster', which could have extensive repercussions.

Entries now open for the National Organic Awards

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Entries have opened for the National Organic Awards, which will take place in Dublin on Thursday, October 17.

Sustainable spirits: Minister Hackett celebrates Ahascragh Distillery's green innovations

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Founders of Ahascragh Distillery Gareth and Michelle McAllister this week welcomed Pippa Hackett, Minister of State for Land Use and Biodiversity in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, along with representatives from the Irish Whiskey Association to its state-of-the-art premises for a special visit highlighting the distillery’s commitment to environmental sustainability and innovation in the drinks industry.

Food Dudes celebrate school participation in Athenry

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Primary school teachers from County Galway recently joined teaching colleagues from across the region for a Food Dudes Presentation Day at The Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry. The event was held to celebrate the achievements of schools that have completed their four-year participation in the award-winning Food Dudes Programme.

Regional Group TDs secure commitment that nature restoration measures will be voluntary for farmers — Canney

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Sean Canney, Independent TD, and Regional Group Members successfully obtained a government guarantee that all measures under the Nature Restoration Plan will be voluntary for farmers.

Teagasc booklet for tree planting titled ‘Your Tree Planting Companion’

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The Minister of State with responsibility for Forestry at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, has congratulated Teagasc on the launch of its new booklet, ‘Your Tree Planting Companion’, which explains the key stages to successfully planting and looking after trees.

Tributes paid to long-serving former Fianna Fail politician Tom Hussey

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There was sadness in local political circles this week at the passing of former TD, Minister, Senator, Councillor Tom Hussey.

Preserving heritage - restoration project supported by Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

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Farmer Brian Mac An Tullie recently participated in the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme, a project supported by the Heritage Council and The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.

 

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