by ifacountryside | Mar 5, 2024 | Access, countryside, Dogs, Rural Development
Former Deputy Garda Commissioner John Twomey to take up role Group to make recommendations on strengthening dog control policy Broad range of interest groups represented, including farming and welfare organisations Minister asks Stakeholder Group to consider issue of...
by Barbara Killeen | Jan 25, 2023 | Biodiversity, Conservation, countryside, Environment, Habitats, Rural Development, Sustainability
2023 Local Biodiversity Action Fund supports Local Authorities to progress local biodiversity projects Local Authorities can now apply for funding for 2023 projects Funded projects must align to the actions of the National Biodiversity Action Plan Malcolm Noonan TD,...
by Barbara Killeen | Aug 30, 2022 | Community, Grants, Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
Each town to receive €100,000 as part of the Streetscape Initiative Projects to include upgrades to building facades, artwork, murals, lighting, street furniture and canopies Investment to help make our rural towns more colourful, vibrant and attractive places Local...
by Barbara Killeen | Apr 26, 2022 | Community, Grants, Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
Grants of between €10,000 and €300,000 available for upgrade and refurbishment works to Community Centres The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, recently announced a new €15 million capital fund to support community groups for the...
by Barbara Killeen | Mar 23, 2022 | Broadband, Community, Grants, Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland, Rural Services, Uncategorized
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys unveils €150 million package of supports for rural communities New €15 million fund to upgrade and refurbish community centres Major focus on Remote Working through initiatives such as Connected Hubs and Town and Village Renewal...
by Barbara Killeen | Feb 18, 2022 | Community, Grants, Rural Development, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland
Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) to provide major boost to rural tourism €15 million fund to develop our mountains, lakes, beaches, bogs, forest walks, blueways, greenways and bridleways Focus on supporting adventure activities such as hiking,...
