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June 2025 Runoff Risk Assessment and Field Training For Advisors

Dates for online training and field training have been confirmed for the Waters of LIFE Advisor Training Programme.

The events are a follow up to the classroom training element that took place in January and May 2025.

As discussed during the classroom training event, approved advisors are expected to make themselves available for both the online training and the field training.

Waters of LIFE Runoff Risk Assessment Training (Online)

Waters of LIFE App training is now complete.

Waters of LIFE Riverside Habitat Scorecard Training (On-Site)

Note to all advisors:

  • Please bring your own packed lunch
  • Dress appropriately for a farm walk in the forecast weather conditions
  • You will be asked to sign-in on arrival and sign-out on departure
Registration: https://forms.office.com/e/cTAKggA80M

 

Avonmore Sub-Catchment, Co. Wicklow:
  • Date/Time: Monday June 16th, 10am to 3pm
  • Farm Host: Sean Nolan
  • Address: Tomriland, Roundwood, Co. Wicklow
  • Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/WutMu41mCi5kj1ur6
  • Access: Cars will be directed to park in the field north of the cottage at A98 TY86farm.
  • Scorecards used in training: Riverside Habitat on Improved Grassland; Scrub/Woodland; Semi-Natural Grassland.
Graney Sub-Catchment, Co. Clare / Galway:
  • Date/Time: Tuesday June 17th, 10am to 3pm
  • Farm Host: Leo Woods
  • Address: Faha, Caher, Co. Clare
  • eircode: V94 W5KC
  • Access: Cars will be directed to park in the farm yard beside the house. Carpooling is also possible. Killanena GAA club is 1km away at V94 N5X2.
  • Scorecards used in training: Riverside Habitat on Improved Grassland; Semi-Natural Grassland; Scrub/Woodland
Awbeg and Shournagh Sub-Catchments, Co. Cork:
  • Date/Time: Wednesday June 18th, 10am to 3pm
  • Farm Host: Conor Roche
  • Address: Gurth, Vicarstown, Co. Cork
  • eircode: P32 WN93
  • Access: Cars will be directed to park in the farm yard beside the house
  • Scorecards used in training: Riverside Habitat on Improved Grassland; Semi-Natural Grassland; Scrub/Woodland
Islands Sub-Catchment, Co. Galway / Roscommon:
  • Date/Time: Thursday June 19th, 10am to 3pm
  • Farm Host: James Flynn
  • Address: Clydaugh, Ballinlough, Co. Roscommon
  • eircode: F45 YR28
  • Access: Cars will be directed to park in a laneway near the farmhouse. Where possible, advisors are asked to carpool. Open parking is available at the EMO Filling Station 2.5km in Ballinlough – F45 FX44
  • Scorecards used in training: Riverside Habitat on Improved Grassland; Semi-Natural Grassland; Scrub/Woodland; Peatland; Grass on Peat
 
Demonstration Sub-Catchments:

Role of the Agricultural Advisor:

Agricultural advisors have a vital role to play in delivery of the programme.

Work includes:

  • Conducting a run-off risk assessment (flow pathways) walkthrough on participant farms
  • Scoring habitats on farms to facilitate results based payments to participating farmers
  • Supporting farmers in implementation of general measures (e.g. nutrient management planning)
  • Completion of Waters of LIFE Advisor Training

For a full breakdown of on the role of the advisor and association advisor payment rates, please contact the project. 

Agricultural Advisor Training:

Advisors must be formally approved by Waters of LIFE in order to work on the agri-environmental programme. Approval is dependent on participation in a bespoke programme of 15 hours of contact time across classroom, computer based and field work training.

  • Classroom Training (7 hours in-person)
  • Computer Based Training: Use of desktop app (3 hour online)
  • Field Training: Habitat scoring (5 hours in-person)