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Irish Independent
a day ago
- Business
- Irish Independent
SETU and Dungarvan Enterprise Centre to advance rural enterprise and innovation
The partnership aims to strengthen enterprise development and innovation across Dungarvan and west Waterford. The agreement was formalised following the official opening of DEC's new facility at Fairlane, Dungarvan. Under the partnership, SETU and DEC will collaborate to support entrepreneurs and enterprise communities to develop, test and scale new solutions, particularly in AgriTech and related sectors that are central to the region's economic and social fabric. Professor Bill O'Gorman, chairperson of Dungarvan Enterprise Centre, welcomed the collaboration. 'Within the EU and Ireland, as expressed in Our Rural Future: Rural Development Policy 2021–2025, there is an increased understanding nationally and internationally that rural development is integrally linked to policies across a wide range of areas including spatial planning, enterprise growth, job creation, social cohesion, community development, public services, communications infrastructure, agriculture, the marine, climate adaptation, tourism, heritage, health and leisure.' Professor O'Gorman said that he sees strong synergy between what is know as the TU RISE Rural Enterprise Programme and the BECEE. TU RISE stands for Technological University Research and Innovation Supporting Enterprise, while BECEE stands for Balanced and Enhanced Collaboration for an Entrepreneurship Ecosystem. The latter is part-funded by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology Higher Education Initiative, in which DEC is a partner. Brian Ogilvie, head of entrepreneurship and rural engagement at SETU, said: 'SETU is committed to working in partnership with enterprise centres and regional stakeholders to drive innovation and support vibrant rural communities. 'Through TU RISE, we are building capacity and infrastructure that enable entrepreneurs to thrive, and this new hub in Dungarvan will be a catalyst for collaborative research, technology adoption and enterprise growth.' The TU RISE is co-financed by the Government of Ireland and the European Union through the ERDF Southern, Eastern and Midland Regional Programme 2021–27 and the Northern and Western Regional Programme 2021–27. The programme supports the development of research capacity, knowledge transfer and enterprise engagement across the region. SETU said it 'looks forward to working with Dungarvan Enterprise Centre to co-design and deliver initiatives that will enhance innovation, skills and entrepreneurship, supporting sustainable economic development in Dungarvan, west Waterford and beyond.'
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
New York hiking trail closed due to moose with "unusual behaviors"
A popular hiking trail in New York's Adirondack Mountains has been closed for more than a month due to a bull moose exhibiting "unusual behaviors," state officials said. The moose has been observed on or near the Goodman Mountain trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest in northeastern New York. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation first announced the temporary closure of the trail on June 6, and the agency gave an update recently. The moose "continues to demonstrate unusual behaviors," DEC said in a news release on July 11. "It is suspected that this moose may have an underlying illness influencing behavior as it continues to remain on or near the trail and is not responsive to attempts to move it off the trail." DEC wildlife staff were able to get near the moose on a recent visit to observe its behavior and condition, the department said Friday, but further information about a possible illness was not known. The department is also monitoring the animal with three trail cameras. The trail will remain closed until the agency determines it is safe. "Moose are large animals, and while no signs of aggression have been observed, moose can be dangerous if approached too closely," the department said. Signage about the trail's closure is posted at trailhead and access points. Wall Street Journal reports Trump sent "bawdy" birthday letter to Epstein, Trump threatens to sue 7.3 magnitude earthquake hits southern Alaska Medical expert on Trump's chronic venous insufficiency diagnosis Solve the daily Crossword
CBS News
4 days ago
- CBS News
New York hiking trail closed for over a month due to moose exhibiting "unusual behaviors"
A popular hiking trail in New York's Adirondack Mountains has been closed for more than a month due to a bull moose exhibiting "unusual behaviors," state officials said. The moose has been observed on or near the Goodman Mountain trail in the Horseshoe Lake Wild Forest in northeastern New York. The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation first announced the temporary closure of the trail on June 6, and the agency gave an update recently. The moose "continues to demonstrate unusual behaviors," DEC said in a news release on July 11. "It is suspected that this moose may have an underlying illness influencing behavior as it continues to remain on or near the trail and is not responsive to attempts to move it off the trail." DEC wildlife staff were able to get near the moose on a recent visit to observe its behavior and condition, the department said Friday, but further information about a possible illness was not known. The department is also monitoring the animal with three trail cameras. The trail will remain closed until the agency determines it is safe. "Moose are large animals, and while no signs of aggression have been observed, moose can be dangerous if approached too closely," the department said. Signage about the trail's closure is posted at trailhead and access points.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Yahoo
Popular hiking trail remains closed due to moose that refuses to move
The Goodman Mountain trail in Tupper Lake, New York, remains closed for yet another day due to a bull moose taking up residence in the area and refusing to budge, according to a recent press release by New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC). Officials closed the trail on June 6 after reported sightings of the moose, which appears to be exhibiting 'unusual behaviour' that could be the result of an underlying illness. According to a DEC veterinary report from July 10, illnesses in moose can sometimes make them unpredictable or more likely to act abnormally, increasing the risk of dangerous encounters with people. 'Based on these observations, and the terrain, the trail will remain closed to protect the moose and ensure public safety in the event of a close encounter with the public,' reads an excerpt from the DEC press release. 'Moose are large animals, and while no signs of aggression have been observed, moose can be dangerous if approached too closely.' Officials say they will continue to monitor the situation, and the trail will remain closed until it is deemed safe again. A reminder to respect wildlife The incident serves as a reminder to keep a safe distance from wildlife when on the trails this summer. Some animals may display unusual or unpredictable behaviour that can pose a risk to human safety. Others can become startled and charge, leading to injury. Parks Canada recommends keeping at least three bus-lengths, or 30 metres, away from any moose you encounter. It is illegal to feed, entice, or disturb wildlife in a Canadian national park. Violators could face charges, court appearances, and fines up to $25,000. RELATED: Here's what to do if you encounter a moose in the wild Click here to view the video Header image: File photo via Canva Pro.
New York Post
13-07-2025
- New York Post
Bat- wielding Rochester man describes close encounter with mountain lion on his block: ‘It said rawr!'
This New Yorker is getting his dander up over a reported mountain lion roaming Rochester. Curtis Jones said he has armed himself with a baseball bat after he spotted the big cat lurking around his block last week — and locked eyes with the beast as it slinked by and sent neighbors scattering. 'It when right over there, and it said 'Rawr!'' said Jones, who spotted the panther prowling around his street Wednesday. 'I seen it, see me, see it.' 'I heard the 'Rawr,' I felt the 'Rawr.' I know he be pushing, I know that,' Jones told WHAM. 'In my head I'm like, 'No, I gotta go, man. I'm out.'' He was just one of numerous people in the Rochester neighborhood who reported spotting the beast last Wednesday, prompting police to order a shelter in place while a search for the suspected cougar was launched. Officials were unable to verify the sightings, so the order was lifted — but witnesses like Jones say they know what they saw, and are keeping prepared to avoid becoming panther prey. 'They ain't find it last night. It's still out here, it could be out here in one of these bushes,' he said, pointing into nearby treetops. 'You know them mountain lions, it be 'Rawr,' they be crawling, you know. They serious.' 'It about like this big, it was just walking, slithering. I don't know man,' Jones said. 'Imma keep this bat right here, man, just in case. I'm gonna protect this. I ain't gonna let nothing happen to us, nothin', okay?' But Jones is hoping it doesn't come to that. The suspected mountain line was seen on home security footage in a Rochester neighborhood on Wednesday night. 'I don't play with lions, I don't play with tigers, bears, nothin' with the wild, I don't play with those. I promise you.' Jones added, shaking his head. 'I don't even do roller coasters. I'm good.' Home security footage appeared to capture a ferocious feline stalking down a Rochester sidewalk Wednesday night, while the the Monroe County Sheriff's Office deployed a drone to search the area. Rochester's Seneca Zoo even weighed in, assuring authorities that none of its animals had escaped. Curtis Jones spotted the big cat, and said he was going to carry a bat around with him until he feels safe again. ABC Mountain lines haven't had a sustained population in New York since the 1800s, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), though they have been known to range through the state from as far away as South Dakota. The last confirmed sighting of a cougar in New York was 2011, but the DEC says the animal in the doorcam footage does appear to be one. 'DEC is actively investigating reports of a big cat in a Rochester neighborhood and determining if there is evidence to validate the images,' the DEC said in a statement. 'Additional information will be provided as it becomes available. DEC reminds the public to treat an encounter like any other with a large, potentially dangerous wild animal or unfamiliar dog.
