
Irish Rural Link host Portuguese Partner of Beyond NEET Project
On Tuesday 14 th February, Irish Rural Link (IRL), the national network representing the interest of rural communities welcomed a delegate from...

Social Enterprise Regional Stakeholder Consultation – West Event
The new Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland is due to be published in 2023. In preparation for this, a limited number of...

WIP and Irish Rural Link Community Forum
Who We Represent
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.
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 is to influence national and European development policies and programmes in favour of those who are marginalized…











