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Community Outreach Digital Switchover Programme |
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The Community Outreach Digital Switchover Programme aims to assist people who, because of their own particular circumstances, are least likely to make the switch from Analogue to Digital Television Service by October 2012.
The Programme will be implemented at a local level by the appointment of one local organisation per county/area to lead an outreach programme involving many organisations and events.
We invite community and voluntary organisations to apply for funding to engage a "Digital Outreach Champion".
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2012 Annual General Meeting |
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The 2012 AGM will be held on:
10th - 11th May 2012 in Letterfrack, Connemara, Co. Galway
Irish Rural Link was launched 21 years ago in Letterfrack.
Then, as now, rural Ireland was dealing with the effects of recession. Issues such as emigration, declining services and isolation challenged us.
In association with Connemara West Plc. this conference seeks to explore how Rural Communities in partnership with the public and private sectors can chart a path to a sustainable future
The debate will be launched by our President Michael D. Higgins.
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Crunch Time for Septic Tank Owners |
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Irish Rural Link Highlights Crunch Time for Septic Tank Owners
With the one month consultation period now open Environment Minister Phil Hogan has published the consultation document discussing the septic tank regulations.
The document sets out in full the details of what his department proposes to include in standards for the operation and maintenance of septic tanks and other waste water treatment systems.
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IT Donations to Charities |
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Mobile IT (a CSP funded project offering computer based training; www.mobileit.ie) and Enclude are now undertaking a study to develop plans to bring these donations to charities. As part of these plans, Mobile IT is aiming to communicate with charities, Community and Voluntary organisations and sports clubs and assist them to avail of software donations.
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Public meetings on Septic Tanks |
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The draft standards on septic tank waste water has just released by Minister Hogan, Dept of Environment and sets out in full the details of what his department proposes to include in standards for the operation and maintenance of septic tanks and other waste water treatment systems.
Irish Rural Link will be delivering three information evenings in Co Westmeath to explain the draft standards in more detail and the importance of th public consultation process for those with concerns.
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7th Annual Rural Awards |
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Irish Rural Link, the national group campaigning for sustainable rural communities, invites
nominations for the Irish Rural Link National Rural Awards 2012. These awards aim to
recognise the hard work, energy, enthusiasm and dedication given to improving and developing
local communities around the country.
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FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer Programme |
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‘Farmers inspiring Farmers to be Safety Aware’
FETAC Level 6 Train the Trainer Programme
Want to be a Farm Safety Trainer?
Irish Rural Link is inviting applications from the farming community in counties Westmeath, Meath, Cavan and Longford to participate in a pilot farm safety focused Train the Trainer Programme that engages farmers themselves with farm safety promotion.
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Train the Trainer Course |
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Irish Rural Link - Train the Trainer Fetac Level 6.
IRL are now offering courses in October & November 2011
The course will be run over 4 days, 9.30am - 4.30pm.
Special Offer price €450.00
For further information and an application form please contact Maria on (090)6482744/5
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Update On Rural Broadband Scheme |
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Irish Rural Link welcomes the following notice which has appeared on the Department of communication’s website.While we will still articulate the concern about the level of overall efficiency of broadband available in rural areas, especially for existing businesses and those hoping to start up; we see this as a positive development.We also note the low number that has applied, which is disappointing and we believe does not come close to the real figure. We believe that another call will be necessary, but this time should be accompanied by a greater promotions effort.
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Volunteer fluent Irish speakers |
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Irish Rural Link is putting together a volunteer panel of fluent Irish speakers who would be willing to articulate policy through the broadcast and written media, as set out by the organisation. Ideally the volunteer will have good public speaking and writing skills and will have good understanding of the aims and objectives of Irish Rural Link www.irishrurallink.ie Irish Rural Link founded in 1991 aims to:
Influence and inform local, regional, national and European development policies and programmes in favour of all rural communities especially those who are marginalised as a result of poverty and isolation. Expressions of interest should be sent to Maria Petit Irish Rural Link, Moat Business park, Moate Co Westmeath or
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Closing date October 5th 2011.
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