Pearl Mussel Project - Farmer Information

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Written By Maria Cavanagh

The Pearl Mussel Project EIP have announced details of farmer information meetings to take place in each of the eight project river catchments during February. 

The information meetings will provide details on the results-based agri-environmental programme designed in consultation with farmers, scientific and technical advisors, and agricultural professionals. Attendees will be able to obtain Terms & Conditions documentation and expression of interest forms for farmers who wish to apply to take part in the programme. The first participants will be recruited into a five year programme during March 2019. All are welcome to attend.

  • Owenriff Catchment:  Monday  11th Feb  - The Boat Inn, Oughterard, Co. Galway at 8pm

  • Bundorragha Catchment:  Tuesday 12th Feb  - Glenkeen Farm, Louisburgh, Co. Mayo at 8pm

  • Glaskeelan Catchment:  Wednesday 13th Feb - The Colmcille Heritage Centre, Churchill, Co. Donegal at 8pm

  • Dawros Catchment: Monday 18th Feb - The FORUM Connemara, Letterfrack, Co. Galway at 8pm

  • Ownagappul Catchment: Monday 18th of Feb - The Caha Centre, Adrigole, Beara, Co. Cork at 8pm 

  • Kerry Blackwater Catchment:  Tuesday 19th of Feb – The Blackwater Tavern, Blackwater, Co. Kerry at 8pm

  • Caragh Catchment: Monday 25th of Feb – Glencar Community Centre, Glencar, Co. Kerry at 8pm

  • Currane Catchment: Tuesday 26th of Feb – Dromid Day Centre, Waterville, Co. Kerry at 8pm

Maria Cavanagh
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