ACRES West Connacht

04/09/2026

Delighted to have one of our own, Lisa Begley featured in the Women in Agriculture Booklet. Well done to all involved.
Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine
CAP Network Ireland

27/08/2026

ACRES West Connacht is delighted to bring you a free event celebrating the important role women play on farms, in business, families and rural communities.

Join us for a day of connection, conversation, inspiration and shared experiences, exploring the value of women’s contributions, the power of collaboration and the importance of having a strong support network. An event not to be missed!

A very exciting line-up of speakers will be announced shortly.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-agriculture-conference-tickets-1998963443470

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine CAP Network Ireland

20/08/2026

To celebrate National Heritage Week, we’re highlighting the rich archaeological and historical heritage found across West Connacht, where thousands of features form part of the landscape.

Through ACRES Non-Productive Investments (NPIs), farmers are playing an important role in protecting these features alongside their everyday farming activities.



Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine CAP Network Ireland The Heritage Council

13/08/2026

A look at some of the incredible flora and fauna our commonage team is spotting this season! It is amazing to see how much life thrives quietly within these habitats. The dedicated work of our farmers to protect and restore these areas is absolutely essential to keeping these vibrant ecosystems alive.
Opportunities to avail of landscape actions to help improve habitats are now open, contact your local project officer for more information.
Department of Agriculture, Food and the MarineCAP Network IrelandBiodiversity IrelandGalway County Biodiversity Office

06/08/2026

Don’t forget to come along to our upcoming NPI and Landscape Action talks in your local area. A great opportunity to meet your local project officers and to learn about what actions could be suitable on your farm.
Remember that if you are in Tranche 1 this is your last opportunity to submit an application for NPIs or Landscape actions.
Department of Agriculture, Food and the MarineCAP Network Ireland

We're delighted to be hosting a series of on-farm talks focusing on NPIs (Non-Productive Investments) and Landscape Actions across our local areas this August and September.

These events will give you the chance to see actions in practice, identify areas where actions could be implemented on your own farm, and learn more about the benefits these measures can bring.

All are welcome to attend! No booking necessary.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine CAP Network Ireland Teagasc Teagasc Mayo Teagasc Galway/Clare Galway County Biodiversity Office Biodiversity Ireland West of Ireland Sheep Farmer's

22/07/2026

We're delighted to be hosting a series of on-farm talks focusing on NPIs (Non-Productive Investments) and Landscape Actions across our local areas this August and September.

These events will give you the chance to see actions in practice, identify areas where actions could be implemented on your own farm, and learn more about the benefits these measures can bring.

All are welcome to attend! No booking necessary.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine CAP Network Ireland Teagasc Teagasc Mayo Teagasc Galway/Clare Galway County Biodiversity Office Biodiversity Ireland West of Ireland Sheep Farmer's

21/07/2026

📍July and August Pop-Up Clinics

If you wish to discuss any ACRES-related queries such as NPIs, Landscape Actions or ways to improve your commonage score, call into your local clinic to discuss with your Project Officer. No appointment is required.

Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine CAP Network Ireland Teagasc Mayo Teagasc Galway/Clare Newport Mayo Achill Tourism Bangor Erris Women's Biodiversity Group The Erris Journal Mayo Public Participation Network - PPN FORUM Connemara CLG Knockmore Rathduff Resource Centre An Cheathrú Rua

20/07/2026

First event this Thursday night in Roscommon. A great line up of speakers. Register now for free. https://eventbrite.pulse.ly/s0a5tevbzz

Your last chance to register for International Year of the Woman Farmer Series: https://eventbrite.pulse.ly/s0a5tevbzz

Save your free seat for July 23, in the Abbey Hotel in Roscommon.

Come and take part in the discussion on Educational Pathways, Farm Safety, Health and Wellbeing.

Join us to celebrate the International Year of the Woman Farmer, register now!

18/07/2026

Always a great day out, make sure to join in if you are in the Erris area.
Department of Agriculture, Food and the MarineCAP Network IrelandErris FM 90.8Biodiversity Ireland The Erris Journal

Join us for our second Mullet Bioblitz on the 8th August 2026

15/07/2026

🌿 A great result from recent ACRES fieldwork!
During an ACRES Flora Protection Order (FPO) plant species survey, the Ecology team recorded Great Burnet (Sanguisorba officinalis), one of Ireland's rarest grassland plants with an extremely limited distribution around Lough Conn.
ACRES offers a wide range of actions to farmers designed to support the specific habitats that species like this depend on. Work like this highlights the importance of working closely with farmers to support valuable habitats and safeguard our unique biodiversity.
Department of Agriculture, Food and the MarineCAP Network IrelandBiodiversity Ireland