As on-farm measures are being completed across the catchment, three participant farmers present their viewpoint via video. These farmers are a representation of a cross section of the participants. This video was produced with the assistance of the National Rural Network Team. Click link to watch; EIP AGRI Participating Farmer Video Blog Series, Episode 5 […]
Read MoreMulkear EIP has secured funding from the EU Recovery Instrument Funding under the RDP 2014-2022 to undertake a project on the conservation of the Lesser Horseshoe Bat. This project is a collaboration with Vincent Wildlife Trust (VWT), based in Co. Galway. The VWT team of Dr Kate McAney and Ruth Hanniffy has more than 20 […]
Read MoreMulkear EIP is supporting farmers to implement mitigation measures to reduce pressures on water quality throughout the Mulkear catchment. A stream bed that was previously used as a roadway for access is currently having a new roadway constructed adjacent to the stream by a participant farmer.
Read MoreTremendous turnout for Discussion Group Meetings hosted in the Mulkear catchment. Farmers actively engaged with the project Field Officer, Gearoid Maher who presented all the meetings. It is planned to continue these Discussion Group Meetings for the remainder of the project.
Read MoreThe Mulkear EIP is delighted to the featured in latest Catchments Newsletter (Issue 11 – Autumn 2019). The Project is extremely grateful to the Catchment Science and Management Unit of the EPA for the wonderful publication. The two page article on the Mulkear EIP outlines the background to the project and the fact that it […]
Read MoreThe official launch of the Mulkear European Innovation Partnership (EIP) took place in Oola Community Hall, Co. Limerick this week. This event was very well supported by the farming community, local community groups and all of the project partners; Limerick City and County Council, Tipperary County Council, Teagasc, ASSAP, the Local Authority Waters Programme and […]
Read MoreThe Mulkear EIP was thrilled to attend the launch of our sister project – Duhallow Farming for Blue Dot Catchments EIP, in Newmarket, Co. Cork, earlier this week. The well attended launch in the James O’Keeffe Institute, included many of the local farmers the Blue Dot EIP is working with across the wider catchment area. […]
Read MoreMulkear EIP was delighted to be part of the success of the Cappamore Show. We would like to extend our thanks to the Show Committee for hosting another wonderful show. Despite the heavy rain showers in the morning, the Mulkear EIP had an extremely busy day at its stand. The project would like to thank […]
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