Our Rural Future Roadshow: Tánaiste and Minister Humphreys visit County Monaghan to open rural development projects
Our Rural Future Roadshow: Tánaiste and Minister Humphreys visit County Monaghan to open rural development projects New Ballybay Food Hub will provide workspace to local businesses Remote working facilities in Castleblayney unveiled Multi-million euro...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys welcomes allocation of €180m for post 2023 LEADER programme
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys welcomes allocation of €180m for post 2023 LEADER programme Financial package announced for delivery of LEADER programme under new Common Agricultural Policy Investment brings total allocation over next seven years to €250 million...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces almost €3.5 million in additional funding for 12 landmark rural regeneration projects
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces almost €3.5 million in additional funding for 12 landmark rural regeneration projects Development of town centres, public realms and digital hubs to breathe new life into rural towns and villages Minister for Rural and...
Budget 2022: Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien deliver €376 million for Rural and Community Development
Budget 2022: Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien deliver €376 million for Rural and Community Development Largest ever Budget Package for Rural Ireland Our Rural Future: €200 million to expand all rural schemes such as Town and Village Renewal, CLÁR, Outdoor Recreation,...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys extends date for completion of works under Streetscape Enhancement Measure
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys extends date for completion of works under Streetscape Enhancement Measure Deadline for completion extended to 31st December 2021 Local Authorities provided with further flexibility to manage scheme locally Minister for Rural...
Fundingpoint Local Digest: Oct – Nov 2021
The funding digest for Sligo has just come through to us with 18 grants available for community groups between now and November 2021. Fundingpoint Local Access - Sligo PPN, Oct - Nov 2021
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 27th August 2021
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 27th August 2021 Click on link below to read Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter_24092021
The Wheel Storytelling Series
As part of their Community Training Programme, The Wheel are running a great Storytelling course which looks at key elements of PR, promotion and video making as tools for community groups. Click the videos below to see recordings of these sessions
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces funding for 31 walking trails to boost outdoor recreation and rural tourism
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces funding for 31 walking trails to boost outdoor recreation and rural tourism 31 new trails added in 13 counties under Government’s ‘Walks Scheme’ Rural Recreation Officers to be appointed to enhance our outdoor amenities...
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 27th August 2021
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 27th August 2021 Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter_24092021
Minister Humphreys and Minister O’Brien announce over €1.5 million to Saint Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid
Minister Humphreys and Minister O’Brien announce over €1.5 million to Saint Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid Funding to provide food, education and household support to some of the most vulnerable people in society Minister for Rural and Community Development,...
TidyTowns Newsletter 9/2021
Please find attached the 9th edition of the TidyTowns Newsletter 9/2021. The newsletter contains the following: Information on the updated TidyTowns Handbook Photography Competition 2021 DRCD Funding Schemes - CLÁR & Streetscape Enhancement...
Age Friendly Ireland – Climate Action Workshop
As part of an on-going initiative to provide Climate Awareness and Climate Action training, the Climate Action Regional Office (CARO) has engaged with Age Friendly Ireland to create a two-part workshop. This workshop programme is specifically designed to enable the...
N17 Knock – Collooney – Refined Feasible Route Options Released
On 14th September 2021, Sligo PPN hosted an information session to help our members learn more about the proposed N17 Knock-Collooney development and to find out how they can inform and engage with the project as it progresses.1 Senior Executive Engineer with Sligo...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €500,000 Awareness Raising Initiative for Social Enterprise (ARISE) Scheme 2021
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €500,000 Awareness Raising Initiative for Social Enterprise (ARISE) Scheme 2021 Scheme to increase awareness of social enterprises and their positive impact Minister for Rural and Community Development,...
Minister O’Brien launches a New National Pilot Community Volunteers Programme
Minister O’Brien launches a New National Pilot Community Volunteers Programme Initially running in seven counties with ten Volunteer Centres Pilot programme is built on lessons learned during the COVID-19 pandemic Designed to ensure that communities are better placed...
UPCOMING INFORMATION SESSION- N17 Knock – Collooney – Refined Feasible Route Options Released
In December 2020 Sligo PPN hosted an information session in partnership with Sligo County Council regarding the proposed new N17 road development between Knock and Collooney. As you may be aware from local media and other correspondence, the process has since...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €800,000 in funding for community gardens, outdoor spaces and allotments
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €800,000 in funding for community gardens, outdoor spaces and allotments Some 25 projects nationwide to be funded under 2021 CLÁR Programme Projects include community and sensory gardens, outdoor spaces and...
Targeted Youth Employability Support Initiative – Closing date: 24/09/21
1. Applicant Organisations Information Note TYESI 2. TYESI Guidance Document 3. TYESI Application Form - MSLETB TARGETED YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY SUPPORT INITIATIVE (TYESI) – KEY POINTS Closing date: 12 noon, Friday, 24th September 2021 What is the TYESI? The TYESI...
Minister Humphreys announces one million euro Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021
Minister Humphreys announces one million euro Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021 Scheme to provide grants to social enterprises to improve their services Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, TD, today announced one million...