Afforestation Scheme information meetings
From 10 to 19 October, all meetings starting at 7.30 pm
Teagasc has organised a nationwide series of information meetings where you can get the latest, up to date information on the new Afforestation Scheme 2023-2027.
These local, in-person information meetings are taking place from 10 to 19 October. All meetings are starting at 7.30 pm. See table below.
Topics discussed include benefits and opportunities for you, selecting a forest type that suits you and how forestry interacts with other agricultural schemes. People will also have the opportunities to ask questions during an extensive question and answer session.
Teagasc strongly encourages all considering a new forest to attend. Important changes to the forestry grant structures have been introduced. These events will provide key details and insights for farmers and landowners considering new forest creation.
All meetings start at 7.30 pm. All are welcome, registration is NOT required. To find a meeting near you, see the table below.
Get your forestry queries answered! – don’t miss it!
Overview of the nationwide series of information meetings
County | Location (town) | Venue & Eircode | Date | Adviser (& Mobile) |
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Cavan | Ballyhaise | Teagasc Office H12 E392 | Tuesday, 10 October | Kevin O’Connell, 087-1216159 |
Clare | Ennis | Teagasc Office, Station Road, V95 R889 | Thursday, 19 October | Jonathan Spazzi, 087-7102739 |
Cork East | Mallow | Teagasc Office, Sandfield, P51 NF82 | Thursday, 12 October | Padraic O’ Leary, 087-1840957 |
Cork West | Macroom | Teagasc Office, Codrum, P12 TX32 | Tuesday, 10 October | Padraic O’ Leary, 087-1840957 |
Donegal | Letterkenny | Teagasc Office, Carnamuggagh, F92 VE89 | Wednesday, 11 October | Steven Meyen, 087-6775158 |
Galway | Ballinasloe | Teagasc Office, Deerpark, H53 HX21 | Wednesday, 18 October | Noel Kennedy, 087-9090504 |
Kerry | Killarney | Teagasc Office, Cleeney, V93 W935 | Wednesday, 18 October | Padraic OLeary, 087-1840957 Jonathan Spazzi, 087-1840957 |
Kilkenny | Kilkenny | Teagasc Office, Kells Road, R95 RX30 | Wednesday, 11 October | Michael Somers, 087-1216163 |
Laois | Portlaoise | Teagasc Office, Park Villas, R32 CF21 | Thursday, 12 October | Liam Kelly, 087-9090495 |
Limerick | Newcastlewest | Teagasc Office Gortboy, V42 DY03 | Tuesday, 17 October | Jonathan Spazzi, 087-7102739 |
Longford | Longford | Teagasc Office, Town centre, N39 T180 | Tuesday, 17 October | Liam Kelly, 087-9090495 |
Mayo | Claremorris | McWilliam Park Hotel, F12 D1W3 | Tuesday, 17 October | Noel Kennedy, 087-9090504 |
Meath | Navan | Teagasc Office, Kells Road, C15 NR79 | Thursday, 12 October | Kevin O’Connell, 087-1216159 |
Roscommon | Roscommon Town | Teagasc Office, Abbey Street, F42 XC63 | Wednesday, 11 October | Noel Kennedy, 087-9090504 |
Sligo | Ballymote | Teagasc Office, Carrownanty, F56 A585 | Tuesday, 17 October | Kevin O’Connell, 087-1216159 |
Tipperary | Thurles | Teagasc Office, Castlemeadows, E41 AK40 | Thursday, 12 October | Michael Somers, 087-1216163 |
Waterford | Dungarvan | Park Hotel, Shandon Rd, X35 CC97 | Wednesday, 18 October | Michael Somers, 087-1216163 |
Westmeath | Mullingar | Teagasc Office, Bellview, N91 PK10 | Tuesday, 10 October | Liam Kelly, 087-9090495 |
Wexford | Enniscorthy | Teagasc Office, Dublin Rd, Y21 ED27 | Thursday, 12 October | Frances McHugh, 087-6222111 |
Wicklow | Tinahely | Teagasc Office, Coolruss, Y14 AN20 | Thursday, 19 October | Frances McHugh, 087-6222111 |
These information meetings are organised by Teagasc in association with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine.