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Department of Rural and Community Development

€16.5m in funding announced for 63 outdoor recreation projects

Rural Life

about 1 month ago

€16.5m in funding announced for 63 outdoor recreation projects

€16.5 million has been announced for the delivery of 63 outdoor recreation projects. During a...

Calleary to meet GAA officials in Croke Park on role in rural Ireland

Rural Life

3 months ago

Calleary to meet GAA officials in Croke Park on role in rural Ireland

Minister Dara Calleary is set to meet with officials from the GAA in Croke Park to discuss the organisation's role in rural Ireland.

Minister: Number of schemes in place to address rural loneliness

Rural Life

8 months ago

Minister: Number of schemes in place to address rural loneliness

Dara Calleary, has said there are a number of schemes in place to address the issue of social isolation and loneliness in rural areas.

New govt aims to increase number of dog wardens nationwide

Rural Life

11 months ago

New govt aims to increase number of dog wardens nationwide

The government has made a commitment to increase the number of dog wardens, according to the draft programme for government

CLÁR Programme: €11.4 million for rural projects announced

Rural Life

about 1 year ago

CLÁR Programme: €11.4 million for rural projects announced

Minister Heather Humphreys has announced €11.4 million in funding for 264 projects in rural areas under the 2024 CLÁR Programme.

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Humphreys urges local groups to apply for community centre grant

Minister Humphreys is calling on local groups to apply for funding for upgrades to community centres before the closing date.

Humphreys urges local groups to apply for community centre grant

Forestry

over 1 year ago

Coillte allocated €3m to enhance amenities at forest parks

Minister Heather Humphreys has announced funding of €3 million to develop and upgrade amenities at Coillte forest parks.

Coillte allocated €3m to enhance amenities at forest parks

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Rural roads priorities 'a matter exclusively' for councils - Humphreys

Minister Heather Humphreys has said that the priorities for the funding of rural roads is "a matter exclusively" for local authorities.

Rural roads priorities 'a matter exclusively' for councils - Humphreys

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

'No plans' for farmer compensation fund for dog attacks on livestock

The suggestion of a compensation fund for farmers whose livestock have been attacked by dogs has been dismissed in the Dáil.

'No plans' for farmer compensation fund for dog attacks on livestock

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

€60,000 bursary for rural development masters students launched

The "first ever" bursary to support masters students in the area of rural development has been launched by Minister Heather Humphreys.

€60,000 bursary for rural development masters students launched

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

68 'town teams' to receive funding - Humphreys

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys announced funding of almost €700,000 to support "town teams".

68 'town teams' to receive funding - Humphreys

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

Humphreys announces €40 million to upgrade rural laneways

Minister Humphreys has announced a funding allocation of €40 million for improvement works on non-public rural roads and laneways.

Humphreys announces €40 million to upgrade rural laneways

Rural Life

over 1 year ago

€4m allocated under 'Our Rural Future' for outdoor recreation

Minister Heather Humphreys has announced funding of €4.1 million to develop and enhance 151 outdoor recreation projects.

€4m allocated under 'Our Rural Future' for outdoor recreation

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Report: Cooperatives can be key to helping Roscommon farmers

The findings of a recent project in Roscommon has provided solutions to how farmers can farm sustainably by through the use of co-operatives

Report: Cooperatives can be key to helping Roscommon farmers

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

30 community groups to receive funding for energy costs

Community and voluntary groups paying high energy bills have received a boost following an announcement today (Friday, October 20).

30 community groups to receive funding for energy costs

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Budget 2024: €431 million for rural and community development

Budget 2024 has allocated €431 million for rural and community development which will support various schemes aimed to invest in rural Ireland.

Budget 2024: €431 million for rural and community development

Rural Life

about 2 years ago

Minister opens National Rural Youth Assembly at Dublin Castle

Minister of State for community development, integration and charities, Joe O’Brien, today...

Minister opens National Rural Youth Assembly at Dublin Castle

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Minister outlines strategy to promote rural communities

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, today (Tuesday, August 8)...

Minister outlines strategy to promote rural communities

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Rural roads and lanes allocated further €16 million

An additional €16 million in funding has been announced today for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways.

Rural roads and lanes allocated further €16 million

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Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Coillte gets €3m to develop forests & facilities

Funding of €3 million has been announced to develop Coillte lands through developing forest parks, trails, carparks and toilet facilities.

Coillte gets €3m to develop forests & facilities

Rural Life

over 2 years ago

Bogs to be developed for new recreation activities

Minister for Rural and Community Development, has today announced an initiative to develop outdoor recreation activities on Irish bogs.

Bogs to be developed for new recreation activities

Rural Life

almost 3 years ago

DRCD announces energy bill supports and dereliction fund

The dereliction fund will target vacant and run down buildings around the country and is worth €27 million, Minister Humphreys stated.

DRCD announces energy bill supports and dereliction fund

Agri-Business

almost 3 years ago

Community centres nationwide to receive €33 million funding boost

Community centres across the country like parish and scout halls, clubhouse and Men's Sheds are set to receive a €33 million funding package.

Community centres nationwide to receive €33 million funding boost

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