Solar-powered, musical GPS collars now protect 108 cattle in the Burren. Córas Iompair Éireann (CIÉ) tours have funded the Musical GPS-Collared Initiative in the Burren, which now protects herds by ‘musical fencing’. Thanks to the funding, ReFarm Burren has provided roughly 15 local farmers with “no-fence” GPS collars that allow them to manage grazing zones virtually through a mobile app. Ken Lyons, sustainability manager, CIE Tours; Michael Davoren, Burren Farmer; Sinead Nagle Burren farmer; Tim O’Connell, ReFarm Burren co-ordinator; and Conor Wall, head of product, contracting, and sustainability, CIE Tours. ReFarm Burren pushes forward that mission, using smart technology to strengthen biodiversity, sustainable traditional farming, and preservation of cultural heritage in one of Ireland’s most distinctive regions.

Source: Irish Examiner March 06, 2026 11:00 UTC