Waters of LIFE will be hosting farm-plan clinics across its five demonstration sub-catchments in February and March 2025. The EU-funded project are inviting all eligible farmers who expressed an interest in the Waters of LIFE pilot agri-environmental programme.

Contract offers and farm-plan proposals are being issued to all eligible farmers over the coming weeks. The clinic is the farmer’s opportunity to meet with a catchment scientist, ask any questions and submit their documentation in person.

Each appointment will last 15 minutes to ensure all eligible farmers can be accommodated. No advance booking is required. Eligible farmers are also welcome to contact their local catchment scientist directly for further information and discussion.

Eligible farmers may also wish to speak to their agricultural advisor about the programme. Waters of LIFE recently held advisor training for each catchment on the role of the advisor in delivering the agri-environmental programme. Participation in training is required for all advisors who wish to work with Waters of LIFE and a list of approved advisors will be shared with farmers.

Details of each farm plan clinic are below. Please note all times and venues are subject to change. Eligible farmers will receive updates directly from Waters of LIFE.

Sub-Catchment: Awbeg (Kilbrin), Co. Cork

Venue: Kilbrin Sports & Social Club

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/TimsfCWxDVCq7dNR8

• Tuesday 25^th February: 11:00 to 13:30; 17:00 to 19:30
• Wednesday 5^th March: 11:00 to 13:30; 17:00 to 19:30

Contracts Issued: Week commencing February 17^th 2025

Deadline for receipt of signed contract and completed documentation: Friday 7^th March 2025

Catchment Scientist: Philip Murphy – +353858320877

 

Sub-Catchment: Shournagh, Co. Cork

Venue: Courtbrack Community Centre

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/nWCCNCEjibuaWcyA8

• Tuesday 4^th March: 11:00 to 13:30; 17:00 to 19:30
• Wednesday 12^th March: 11:00 to 13:30; 17:00 to 19:30

Contracts Issued: Week commencing February 24^th 2025

Deadline for receipt of signed contract and completed documentation: Friday 14^th March 2025

Catchment Scientist: Ciarán Sheelan – +353861987889

 

Sub-Catchment: Graney, Co. Clare / Co. Galway

Venue: Lough Graney Community Centre, Flagmount

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/h73kNDiD4yf17koaA

• Tuesday 11^th March: 12:30 to 15:00; 17:00 to 19:30
• Wednesday 19^th March: 12:30 to 15:00; 17:00 to 19:30

Contracts Issued: Week commencing March 3^rd 2025

Deadline for receipt of signed contract and completed documentation: Friday 21^st March 2025

Catchment Scientist: Ruth Bennett Coady – +353868181461

 

Sub-Catchment: Avonmore, Co. Wicklow

Venue: Annamoe Community Centre

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/zXWkv5QM7JL71Eqa9

• Thursday 13^th March: 12:00 to 14:30; 17:30 to 20:00
• Wednesday 19^th March: 12:00 to 14:30; 17:30 to 20:00

Contracts Issued: Week commencing March 3^rd 2025

Deadline for receipt of signed contract and completed documentation: Friday 21^st March 2025

Catchment Scientist: Mark Desmond – +353861986343

 

Sub-Catchment: Islands, Co. Galway / Co. Roscommon

Venue: Williamstown Parish Hall

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/1VXBKa3VFjMvAFX98

• Thursday 20^th March: 13:00 to 15:30; 17:30 to 20:00
• Wednesday 26^th March: 13:00 to 15:30; 17:30 to 20:00

Contracts Issued: Week commencing March 10^th 2025

Deadline for receipt of signed contract and completed documentation: Friday 28^th March 2025

Catchment Scientist: John Kelly – +353862013578