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At the National Ploughing Championships today, Friday 21 September, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine, Andrew Doyle TD launched a new Forestry Module in the Teagasc Certificate in Agriculture programme. This module, along with other forestry course components, will be delivered by newly-appointed Teagasc Forestry Liaison Officer, Richard Walsh. Pictured discussing the new forestry module were: Paul Hennessy, Principal Teagasc Kildalton Agriculture and Horticulture college; Andrew Doyle TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine; Richard Walsh, Teagasc Forestry Liaison Officer; and Noel Kennedy, Teagasc Forestry Department.

New Forestry Module in Teagasc Certificate in Agriculture courses

At the Teagasc exhibition at the National Ploughing Championships today, Friday 21 September, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food & the...

Minister Hackett announces launch of new public portal for Forestry Licencing

The Minister of State in the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, has today announced the launch of a new public...

Minister Heydon launches new Chainsaw Safety Video

A new chainsaw safety video officially launched today, Wednesday 18 October, by Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine...
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Doyle launches Ireland’s Tree Volume Calculator

Minister of State for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Andrew Doyle T.D., with responsibility for forestry, today launched Ireland’s Tree Volume Calculator. This calculator...

Minister welcomes publication of the 2021 Forestry Appeals Committee Report

The Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, has welcomed the publication of the 2021 Forestry...

Let’s Talk Trees; Four free information meetings to mark in your diary!

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and Teagasc are hosting four free information events in October and November 2025. Each event opens with...

New full-colour book highlights Ireland’s native woodlands – Ministers Humphreys and Doyle

A new full-colour book entitled Management Guidelines for Ireland’s Native Woodlands has recently been launched by Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, Heather Humphreys TD,...
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Another forest fire last night diverts emergency services from focusing on COVID-19

Leitrim forest fire is the latest incident over the last few days. Landowners and the public should avoid all outdoor fires and other...

Teagasc Forestry Vacancies

Teagasc has vacancies for the following two positions: Forestry Technician Teagasc is recruiting a permanent, full-time forestry technician to provide technical support for the Teagasc Forestry...

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