Census 2022 figures published today, Thursday 27th July, on Housing in Ireland shows that 20% of dwellings headed by someone aged 65 and over have no internet connection of any kind. This rate is higher among this age cohort who are living alone at 34%. Irish Rural...
The MICRO 2 Digital project is proud to announce the successful development of the WP2 MICRO 2 Digital Model, a ground-breaking solution focused on analysing and assessing the most sought-after digital competences for microenterprises in rural areas in a post-pandemic...
The 14th EESC civil society prize will reward effective, innovative and creative initiatives carried out on the territory of the EU which support people with mental health conditions and promote an environment fostering mental well-being on an individual or collective...
Low-income and rural households continue to feel the biggest impact of cost of living crisis. In its Pre-Budget Submission for 2024, IRL are calling for an increase of a minimum of €25 per week in core social welfare rates. This is to ensure that people on social...
On Monday last, the 10th July, Irish Rural Link (IRL), the national network representing the interest of rural communities hosted a seminar on youth volunteerism in the Sccul Enterprise Centre, Ballybane, Galway. The seminar, entitled ‘Youth and Student Volunteerism...
Irish Rural Link attended the Beyond NEET project seminar in Portugal, yesterday Tuesday 30th May. The seminar “Promoting social inclusion through volunteering”, took place in the Esmoriz Secondary School Library in the municipality of Ovar, Portugal and...
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