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Who We Represent!
Irish Rural Link (IRL), formed in 1991, is a national network of organisations and individuals campaigning for sustainable rural development in Ireland and Europe. IRL, a non-profit organisation now directly represents over 600 community groups with a combined membership of 25,000.
A member of the Community and Voluntary Pillar of Social Partnership, the network provides a structure through which rural groups and individuals, representing disadvantaged rural communities, can articulate their common needs and priorities, share their experiences and present their case to policy-makers at local, national and European Level.
Our Commitment
In 1990, various rural projects in the second EC Combat Poverty Programme spearheaded the establishment of the Trans European Rural Network (TERN).
why choose us?
Irish Rural Link has the experience and qualities that focuses on the needs for the rural society as a whole throughout the island of Ireland.
Our Vision
Irish Rural Link’s vision is of vibrant, inclusive and sustainable rural communities that contribute to an equitable and just society.
Our mission
Our mission is to influence national and European development policies and programmes in favour of those who are marginalized.
Irish Rural Link News
Everyday News and Events from Irish Rural Link
May
IRISH RURAL LINK ANNUAL CONFERENCE 2019 – ‘Climate Change: An Opportunity for Rural Ireland’
- 2019
- Louise Lennon
Irish Rural Link will hold its Annual Conference on Monday 27th May 2019 in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, 9am - 2.30pm . The Conference will
Mar
SEAI Information Evening
- 2019
- Louise Lennon
Join us on Monday evening from 7.30pm in Raheen Woods Hotel Athenry to hear details on SEAI Grants that are available to home owners to
Feb
Date for your Diary – IRL Annual Conference 2019
- 2019
- Louise Lennon
Date for your Diary IRL Annual Conference 2019 'Climate Change - An Opportunity for Rural Ireland' with Mr. Phil Hogan, EU Commissioner for Agriculture &
Feb
SEAI Grants Information Evenings
- 2019
- Louise Lennon
We will be hosting two information evenings this week on SEAI Grants available to home owners. You are invited to attend these events to find
Feb
SEAI Better Energy Grants Information Evening
- 2019
- Louise Lennon
Irish Rural Link will be hosting the next Information Evening on SEAI Better Energy Grants and Warmer Home Schemes on Monday evening 11th February at
Feb
Brexit Workshop 7th February Manorhamilton
- 2019
- Louise Lennon
We will be holding the first of Brexit workshops for rural communities in the Bee Park Community Centre in Manorhamilton, Co. Leitrim this coming Thursday
