Working with landowners to protect and restore Ireland's rivers

The EU Waters of LIFE project aims to reverse the decline of Ireland's most pristine rivers

The scheme includes two rivers in Co Cork, the Shournagh and Sheep Rivers.

Farmers can earn up to €2,000 per hectare for a fenced or uncultivated riverbank strip, up to 20m wide.

This riverside habitat scheme is part of the Waters of LIFE programme offered in five areas nationally.