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Towards 2020: Building A Vibrant Rural Economy - The National Rural Development Conference 2011

Posted Fri, 2011-09-30 10:56 by Bernard Joyce

The National Rural Development Conference 2011 Towards 2020 - Building A Vibrant Rural Economy - Wednesday 19th October 2011 Hodson Bay Hotel, Athlone, Co Westmeath.

This is a one day conference organised by the National Rural Network and Teagasc in collaboration with Local Development Companies delivering the LEADER programme

South Laois / North Kilkenny Tourism Website.

Posted Fri, 2011-09-23 10:29 by Paddy Fitzpatrick

Welcome to the South Laois Tourism Website. South Laois/North Kilkenny is home to the undiscovered Ireland. South Laois Tourism was formed for the purpose of the promotion of tourism in areas of South Laois such as Attanagh, Ballinakill, Ballacolla, Clough, Cullahill and Durrow along with Ballyouskill, Ballyraggett, Gathabaun and Lisdowney among others in North Kilkenny.

2011 AGM & Fieldtrip to Irvinestown, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland

Posted Fri, 2011-09-23 09:31 by Paddy Fitzpatrick

Plans are underway for the Rural Science Association 2011 AGM & Fieldtrip visit to Irvinestown, Fermanagh, Northern Ireland 18/19 November 2011
Full details soon to follow

Rural Science Association West meeting

Posted Wed, 2011-05-25 18:24 by Bernard Joyce
A meeting of Rural Science Association members based in the west of Ireland will take place in St.

RTE Frontline - The Future of Rural Ireland

Posted Wed, 2011-04-27 16:13 by Bernard Joyce

The Future of Rural Ireland RTE frontline are planning a programme on rural issues - everything from jobs to post offices to schools. If you want to get involved contact Pamela at thefrontline@rte.ie

Minister Carey welcomes €12 million increase in Leader Budget

Posted Fri, 2010-12-10 22:55 by Nicholas Duff

The Minister for Community, Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs, Pat Carey TD, has welcomed the increased allocation for the Rural Development Programme (Ireland) for 2011.

Rural Science Association 2010 AGM.

Posted Fri, 2010-12-10 22:37 by Nicholas Duff

Rural Science Association 2010 AGM.

The AGM of the RSA was held in Ballinakill, Co. Laois on Saturday November 20th, 2010.

Prior to the AGM, members visited a visitor attraction in the Cullahill Mountains where a local development group has established a trail for hill walkers. Members got to walk some of the route.

The AGM was then held in the Old School in Ballinakill

Report Urges Greater Emphasis on Enterprise in Delivering Rural Development Programme

Posted Sat, 2010-12-04 12:00 by Paddy Fitzpatrick

Report Urges Greater Emphasis on Enterprise in Delivering Rural Development Programme --- author is Dr Pat Bogue of the NRN

A greater focus on rural enterprise and entrepreneurship in the delivery of the Rural Development Programme is recommended in a report published this week.

2010 AGM \ Fieldtrip

Posted Sat, 2010-10-16 17:29 by Paddy Fitzpatrick
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Sat, 2010-10-16 18:23 - Fri, 2010-12-31 18:23

2010 AGM \ Field Trip

Venue: Durrow Co. Laois

Date: 20 November 2010

Full Itinerary & details will follow soon

Cuts threaten 5,000 jobs in community sector, says report by Irish Times reporter Olivia Kelly

Posted Sun, 2010-05-23 16:25 by Website Adminis...
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Thu, 2010-05-20 16:00 - Fri, 2010-12-31 23:59

UP TO 5,000 jobs in the community and voluntary sector will be lost by the end of this year due to Government cuts, a report commissioned by trade union Impact has found.