National Rural Network News
- Sustaining a Living Countryside Conference – Friday 6th June, Cork
- €31.5 million in EU Commission funding to bring environmental solutions to market
- InterTradeIreland has 100% funding for SME’s – Elevate Programme
- “Living an Ordinary Life” – Conference 12 June, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co Leitrim
- South Tipperary Tourism Company – Heritage & Tourism Development Newsletter
- Symposium: Engaging Visitors Through Play, Belfast 30th May
- Piety, politics and prelates – Conference 14-15 June, Waterford
- Issue 15 – Spring 2013 Newsletter
- The Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) Conference 2013 – 10th June, Maynooth
- ORGANIC MARKET IN IRELAND THE UK 2013 – Oliver Moore’s blog
Archive for November 2011
County Limerick Local Sports Partnership is holding a Halliwick Concept Foundation Course (Swimming and therapy for people with Special Needs) over 2 weekends in January 2012 in Charleville; details on www.cllsp.ie
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County Limerick Local Sports Partnership’s Contribution to Sport Award aims to recognise contributions and achievements in sport by volunteers, participants and administrators throughout County Limerick. The closing date for submissions of nominations is Monday 5th December 2011; details on www.cllsp.ie
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Ballyhoura Development are offering a one day Social Media for Community and Voluntary groups in February 2012. For details of costs and registration, contact Eileen at eokeeffe@ballyhoura.org for a registration form
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Limerick Volunteer Centre in association with Hospital and Croom Family Resource Centres are inviting Co. Limerick volunteers to a Celebration of Volunteering Event taking place on Thursday 1st December 2011 from 10am – 12pm in the Woodlands Hotel, Adare. Come along and listen to volunteers speaking regarding their work in the areas of youth, rural development, disability and community. Find out about the various volunteering opportunities and groups in your area. RSVP to eokeeffe@ballyhoura.org by 28th November 2011.
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Ballyhoura Development are offering Social Media for Community and Voluntary groups to community groups in the Ballyhoura area on Saturday 11th of February 2012 in Hospital FRC from 10am to 4pm. The cost of the course is €30 per person. Places are limited. If you are interested contact Eileen O’Keeffe at eokeeffe@ballyhoura.org for a registration form.
This course is designed for Community groups who want to utilize social media to promote the work of their group.
Participants will
- Understand how to set up and manage media tools such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkIN and blogs
- Discuss the future implication of cloud computing
- Identify how to use Social Media tools to drive traffic to a website.
- Discuss how to integrate Social Media into the organizations marketing and communication strategy.
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“The Way Forward – Fostering Entrepreneurship from within the Community “at 6.00pm on 1st December at the FirGrove Hotel, Mitchelstown. Speakers include the CEO of JAVA Republic and the CEO of Hughes & Hughes. €10 entry; €5 for students/unemployed. For details of same, contact 086-8375985. Tickets from Ballyhoura Development office, Mitchelstown or on the night
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Men’s Recreational Soccer Sessions will run on the Astroturf in Kilmallock Soccer Club starting in November for five weeks. Sessions will be facilitated by the FAI Development Officer. All fitness and experience levels are welcome. Over 18’s only, €2 a session. Please contact Margaret O’Connor, Ballyhoura Development on 087 0612336 if you have any queries
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Ballyhoura Development Ltd in association with Mobile I.T. are running a combined course on Job Seeking Skills Fetac 3 and Basic Computer Training to prepare you for future employment.
Jobs Skills training includes:
• Preparing an effective and targeted CV.
• Preparing for Interview.
• Completing an application form successfully.
Computer Training includes:
• Setting up your own personal e-mail address.
• Learning how to send and receive an e-mail.
• Complete an on-line transaction.
• Introduction to digital photography.
• Social Media.
• Government Services on-line.
The course will run over the course of 5 days and will commence on November 24th in Bruree.
Course is free of charge but limited availability.
To book your place contact Anisa on 063-91730 or e-mail a.moynihan@ballyhoura.org.
You can also follow us on facebook ‘Ballyhoura Jobs Club’
This course is specifically designed for people who are currently actively seeking work who have little or no computer skills.
Free one-to-one computer mentoring on how to use computers for job searching, C.V. Preparation and Covering Letters, how to set up own e-mail address and how to send an e-mail and attach CV. available. Contact Anisa 063-91730
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it@cork events - The Leaders Awards 2011 will take place on Thursday, 24 November in Cork. Details from 021 2307011 / marie@itcork.ie
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Community · feature · Job Seekers · News · Rural Development
