Minister Ring seeks new applications for €1 billion Rural Regeneration and Development Fund The funding to be provided will focus on supporting economic recovery in rural Ireland and delivering sustainable regeneration in rural towns and villages. This call for applications for the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund is in addition to a €30 million package [...]
There are two elements to this scheme in 2020 as follows: 1. Town and Village Renewal Scheme This scheme aims to rejuvenate rural towns and villages with a focus on supporting public realm type activities and the enhancing of town centre amenities, particularly where this aids the social or economic recovery of [...]
With effect from today Monday 15th June, #Roscommon #CommunityCall Response helpline will NOW operate from 9am through to 5pm but will continue to operate 7 days per week. The call Centre will continue to be co-manned by Roscommon County Council and An Garda Siochana. Freephone: 1800 200 727 Email: covidsupport@roscommoncoco.ie
Cruinniú na nÓg Saturday 13th June 2020 - Unleash your creative spirit! Cruinniú na nÓg takes place on Saturday 13th June. It is Ireland’s national day of creative activity for children and young people – and entire families. Check out the fantastic events organised for you by Roscommon County Council Arts Office, Heritage Office and [...]
The link to the online version of the questionnaire is https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AgeFriendlyIrel Research on Attitudes and Perceptions of Older People to Right-sizing Age Friendly Ireland Housing Survey Age Friendly Ireland is conducting a survey on older people’s perceptions and experiences of right-sizing. This is being carried out in the context of developing housing options for [...]
CLÁR Programme 2020 The Department of Rural and Community Development announced details of the CLÁR programme for 2020 on 25th May 2020 which includes new measures to support rural communities. CLÁR provides funding for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas that have suffered significant levels of population decline. The supports provided through [...]
Pride of Place Competition 2020 Application Form Roscommon County Council invites applications for the County Roscommon Pride of Place Competition 2020 Roscommon County Council is currently inviting community groups across County Roscommon to participate in the County Roscommon Pride of Place Competition 2020. Pride of Place is a prestigious All-Island competition and recognises the [...]
Friday, 29 May 2020 €10 million Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme will support tourism and community wellbeing in post-COVID recovery - Minister Ring Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural & Community Development, today (29th May 2020) announced funding of €10 million under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme for 2020. The funding is one element of [...]
Message from Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support 29th May Update for PPN Members Dear Colleague, We hope this message finds you well. Thanks for your continuing support in helping to share information about COVID-19. This communications update is particularly aimed at sharing, and drawing your attention to the COVID-19 public health information translated resources. We [...]
Sunday, 31 May 2020 Govt invests additional €200,000 in eBooks and eAudiobooks in response to increased demand for online public library service – Minister Ring Libraries register huge increase in online membership and usage Over 500 new members a day since closure of public libraries E-book loans have more than doubled since [...]