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Minister announces investments of over €3m in Coillte sites nationwide

Minister announces investments of over €3m in Coillte sites nationwide

Minister for Rural Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, announced details of €3.13 million funding that the department will provide in 2026 as part of its strategic partnership with Coillte.

Ceannt ‘remarkably fortunate’ to discover sculpture after near-fatal accident

Ceannt ‘remarkably fortunate’ to discover sculpture after near-fatal accident

A grandnephew of one of the 1916 Rising leaders says a near-fatal swimming pool accident changed the course of his life.

Extensive Gorey gorse fire brought under control

Extensive Gorey gorse fire brought under control

The blaze broke out on Tara Hill in Gorey at around 3.45pm, with seven units from Wexford and Wicklow Fire Services battling the blaze overnight along with gardaí, local farmers and Coillte officials in a bid bring it under control.

Forest fire warning issued as dry weather set to continue into bank holiday

Forest fire warning issued as dry weather set to continue into bank holiday

Coillte staff monitor aftermath of Co Wicklow forest fire

Coillte staff monitor aftermath of Co Wicklow forest fire

Residents group in Supreme Court victory concerning wind-farm opposed by Henry Shefflin

Residents group in Supreme Court victory concerning wind-farm opposed by Henry Shefflin

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Coillte tackles invasive species in Mayo wood

Coillte tackles invasive species in Mayo wood

An Bord Pleanála conceds in challenge to refusal of Carlow wind farm

An Bord Pleanála conceds in challenge to refusal of Carlow wind farm

Wed, 25 Oct, 2023

The proposal for seven turbines measuring 583 feet met significant local opposition and was first refused by Carlow County Council and then by An Bord Pleanála on appeal.