by Barbara Killeen | Jul 21, 2022 | Rural Economy, Rural Ireland, Rural Services
IFA Farm Business National Chair Rose Mary McDonagh says the banking sector is again abandoning the farming community and rural Ireland in the wake if AIB’s decision to withdraw cash services in 70 branches across the country. The recent announcement that 40% will no...
by Barbara Killeen | Jun 28, 2022 | Broadband, Rural Economy, Rural Ireland, Rural Services
At least 10,000 hot desk days to be provided free of charge Register for your vouchers at ConnectedHubs.ie The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, recently announced that the Connected Hubs Voucher Scheme has gone live. At least...
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 22, 2022 | Broadband, Rural Ireland, Rural Services
Workers can now book desk space in their local hub via new Mobile App 200 hubs on connected hubs network – making Remote Working a reality for thousands National Awareness Campaign launched to promote the benefits of working from a Hub in your community €5 million...
by Barbara Killeen | Feb 10, 2022 | Community, countryside, Crime, Rural Development, Rural Ireland, Rural Security, Rural Services, Security
IFA Countryside Chairman Brian Rushe said the recent attacks on elderly people in rural communities were very concerning. IFA will be meeting the Assistant Commissioner of An Garda Síochána Paula Hillman next week to discuss what measures can be taken to make...
by Barbara Killeen | Jan 20, 2022 | Climate, Rural Services
IFA and Bord Gáis Energy launched a comprehensive solar pilot for farmers today. The project, which has been in development for over a year, reached a key milestone this week with the successful installation and commissioning of two farms. At the launch, James Kelly,...
