Minister Ring announces €15 million for economic recovery in rural towns and villages New measure in 2020 scheme directed at the economic and social recovery of towns and villages in response to COVID-19 Town & Village Renewal Scheme part of
Storytelling Competition
‘Stories from the Waterside’ / ‘Scéalta Ó Thaobh An Uisce’ tell your water themed story. The competition is in partnership with Inland Fisheries Ireland, Waterways Ireland, The Heritage Council and The Heritage Officers Program. The competition is open to all with *€4,000* in prizes
27th May 2020 Application Deadline for the Innovate Together Fund
The first round of applications closes tomorrow Wednesday 27th May at 5 pm. Two additional rounds are planned to open in June and September of this year. WHAT IS THE INNOVATE TOGETHER FUND? The Fund starts as a €5 million Fund,
2020 CLÁR Programme will help rural communities respond to COVID-19
€5 million fund forms part of Minister’s integrated Rural Development Investment Programme Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural & Community Development, today (Monday 25th May) announced details of the CLÁR programme for 2020. CLÁR is one element of a
ReStart Grant – Minimum grant of €2,000 and maximum grant of €10,000
Businesses reopening under Phase 1 and Phase 2, and those who have stayed open since the crisis hit, encouraged to apply now Restart Grant Information: The €250 million Restart Grant is aimed at helping micro and small businesses with the
Almost 17,000 people respond to Govt call for community volunteers during COVID-19 crisis
Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, and Mr Seán Canney TD, Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development, have welcomed the fantastic support of volunteers from local communities in response to the COVID-19 crisis. Since
Minister Ring confirms availability of funding for TidyTowns Groups
Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed today (Wednesday, 20 May) that funding which he allocated to support the TidyTowns groups throughout the country this year will still be available to them, even though the
Funding allocated for Agricultural Shows can be used in 2021 – Minister Ring
Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, has confirmed again today (Monday, 18 May) that funding which he allocated to support the running of Agricultural Shows throughout the country this year can be used in 2021 where
Innovate Together Fund – Closing date for applications 27/05/2020
The Innovate Together Fund is a unique transformative opportunity for the community and voluntary, charity and social enterprise sectors in Ireland to innovate and adapt to the challenges presented by COVID-19. The focus of the Fund will be on backing
Virtual Solo Bike Rides – why not earn rewards while you cycle on your own?
AXA Community Bike Rides are providing an opportunity for you to take part in a solo bike ride within a 5km radius of your home. Members need to click ‘take part’ on any of the advertised bike rides and complete