Sligo PPN E Bulletin

Sligo PPN E Bulletin October 2016

Contents

Funding Opportunities

LEADER 2014 – 2020, (Rural Development Programme), Expression Of Interest, Public Information Sessions

Co. Sligo LEADER Partnership, on behalf of Sligo Local Community Development Committee and Sligo County Council, is holding a series of Public Information Sessions to outline the process for applicants to the new LEADER programme for Co. Sligo

SMEs, Community groups, Individuals and interested parties are all invited to attend.

There are still some Public Meetings to be held in the following locations:

 Monday 10th October 8pm - Cliffoney Hall, Cliffoney  Tuesday 11th October 8pm - Art Deco Cinema, Ballymote  Thursday 13th October 8pm - Teeling Centre, Collooney

The Sessions will cover:  An introduction to the new LEADER Programme - Measures, Finance and Purpose  An introduction to the 2 stage EOI/Application process for potential promoter  An overview of the EoI form and how to complete it.

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 1 There is no need for pre-booking

Further information on the LEADER programme can be found on www.sligoleader.ie or telephone 071 9141138

Pendant Alarm funding. Currently under review The Seniors Alert Scheme is to encourage community support for vulnerable older people in our communities through the provision of personal monitored alarms to enable older persons, of limited means, to continue to live securely in their homes with confidence, independence and peace of mind. What is funded under the scheme? Funding is available under the scheme towards the purchase of equipment by a registered organisation i.e. personal alarm and /or pendant. The associated monitoring and service charges must be paid by the participant. How is the scheme delivered? The equipment will be funded by Pobal and made available through community, voluntary and not- for-profit organisations registered with Pobal under the SAS. Applications are being accepted online as normal during the review process. A list of registered groups in County Sligo is available at www.pobal.ie.

Rebate scheme for Community TEXT Alert groups. On 22 September 2016, the Minister for Justice and Equality, Frances Fitzgerald, launched the Text Alert Rebate Scheme. Muintir na Tíre will adminster this scheme on behalf of all eligible Text Alert Groups. The scheme will see groups receive a rebate on their eligible operating costs. To be eligible, groups must:  Have registered with An Garda Síochána using form TA1, before 22 September 2016  Comply with the agreed Text Alert guidelines Eligible costs include the following costs for the previous 12 months:  Costs of issuing texts  Cost of insurance Groups should submit an application to Muintir na Tíre before 31 October 2016 on the application form below and enclose evidence of eligible costs. This can take the form of an invoice dated anytime within the previous 12 months. Application form can be downloaded in Word or PDF from www.muintir.ie. Vanessa Clarke Dev Officer can be contacted on 0866000757 or [email protected] DM Thomas Foundation Grants We are dedicated to helping disadvantaged and vulnerable young people and children transform their lives. Under our ABLE banner, our priority is to make a difference through targeted grant support, helping local and regional community groups and charities across the UK and Europe to deliver projects which provide access to opportunities and improve well-being

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 2 Central Grants – structure and approval process The Foundation has a rigorous grant process which aims to identify the most effective projects helping disadvantaged young people in the UK and Ireland.

Applications are received for quarterly deadlines from registered charities are first assessed by the Foundation office, with a shortlist of approximately 20 of the strongest and regionally representative applications put forward for consideration by our Grants Committee. The Grants Committee comprises independent members and members nominated by the Foundation’s business partners and meets quarterly to discuss the applications. There is approximately £200,000 available to distribute each quarter.

Application pack:

Central Grant Application form 2016

Central Grant Application Procedure and guidelines 2016

Central Grant Report form 2016

Media release form

Applications working in the areas of education or health with one of our four chosen focus groups are selected or considered:

 Children and young people with disabilities  Children and young people who are sick in hospital  Employability and training programmes for disadvantaged young people  Children and young people who are life limited (requiring palliative care) If favoured, grant applications for up to £5,000 can be approved by the Director, up to £10,000 can be approved by the Grants Committee, and applications for more than £10,000 are recommended to the Trustees for final approval. The Foundation is a small charity and generally will not make awards of over £30,000 (per year). Funding can be requested for up to 2 years for any particular project.

Reapplications are welcome, however unsuccessful applicants are asked not to reapply for at least 12 months from the date of their rejection letter. Successful applicants are asked to wait five years before reapplying.

The Foundation receives thousands of telephone and email enquiries and hundreds of completed applications each year, making the grant award process highly competitive. To help us to help you, please read our application guidelines and restrictions carefully. Unfortunately, with a limited grant fund we are unable to respond favourably to all requests, however worthy. We provide specific feedback on

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 3 grant rejections where guidance and improvements can be made however due to the volume we are unable to provide specific feedback to first round rejections given the competitive nature of the process.

Deadlines

Please ensure your completed application is received both electronically and hard copy by 5.30pm on the date indicated in order to be considered.

Applications should be sent by email to [email protected] Large files can be sent across multiple emails or via a free online service (such as WeTransfer.com) to the email address [email protected]

Eligible applications received after the deadline will be retained for the next funding round. Incomplete applications will not be accepted. All received applications are acknowledged by email, once the hard copy has been received and logged. Forthcoming deadlines are:

11th Oct 2016

7th February 2017

9th May 2017

25th July 2017

10th October 2017

The total number of central grant requests received in 2015 was 352, amounting to requests of more than £4.2 million. The Foundation awarded £556,046 (13% of funds requested) and made 115 central grants (33% of requests). Through its rigorous grant assessment process, culminating in the quarterly Grants Committee and Trustee meetings, the Foundation remains confident that it is responding in the optimum way to requests for help, within the constraints of its available resources.

To find out more go to: http://dmthomasfoundation.org/what-we-do/

Ray Murphy Fund, Open Grants Round Since our establishment in 2000, we have awarded over €25 million in grants to voluntary, community and not-for-profit organisations throughout the country. As a community foundation we award grants from our own funds in addition to the grants we administer on behalf of others. As an independent grant-making organisation, we use the monies from our own permanent endowment and by our donors and philanthropists to distribute grants to various causes and groups right across the

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 4 country. Please visit our Types of grants section, for information on these grant rounds. Our types of grants section also contains information about the various grant schemes managed by us on behalf of our donors. All our grant schemes have specific and individual criteria for applications so please read carefully to ensure that you understand the causes supported by each grant scheme and apply appropriately. To learn more about and access information on all our grants such as; who can apply, how to apply and application forms and deadlines click on the individual grant name below. Ray Murphy Fund

Gaelectric Community Benefit Fund Rooskey

Grants for Mergers

Iarnród Éireann Offering Free Travel to Irish Non-profits

Iarnród Éireann Irish rail is supporting the work of local Community Groups, Sports, Clubs, Voluntary Bodies, Charities and other such groups during 2016/17. We are offering FREE TRAIN TRAVEL, on an agreed return journey for up to 100 groups, of up to 50 people at a time. Iarnród Éireann and TheJournal.ie have launched Journeys with TheJournal.ie, an initiative to support organisations and groups in the voluntary, community, sporting and charity sector. Journeys with TheJournal.ie, will provide 100 groups with a free group travel return journey for up to 50 people per group, meaning 5,000 free journeys are on offer across any of the company’s services. The travel facilities will be ideal in particular for organisations bringing a group to a special event, or as part of a specific support to the members of the group which requires travel. The company is inviting all community, voluntary, sporting and charity groups to apply for the 100 group travel trips available. Entry forms are available at all Iarnród Éireann stations or by clicking here. Entry forms can be filled out online or posted to Corporate Communications, Iarnród Éireann, Connolly Station, Dublin 1. The closing date for receipt of entries is 21 October, 2016. Last year, over 900 groups and organisations applied for the scheme and benefited from ‘The Journey’s on us’. This year, with our new media partner, TheJournal.ie we hope to reach even more groups that would love to take a trip with us. The Journal.ie will also be profiling some of the worthy winners and sharing their stories on its news website. All applications will be considered by an adjudicating panel and successful groups will be notified from 11 November, 2016. For further information and to see terms and conditions please click here. (Source: The Wheel)

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 5 Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2014-2020 - Call for Proposals

AN ROINN DLÍ AGUS CIRT AGUS COMHIONANNAIS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND EQUALITY

Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund 2014-2020 Call for Proposals The Department of Justice and Equality has opened a Call for Proposals seeking applications from suitably qualified organisations for project funding under the European Union Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund (AMIF) 2014-2020. Funding is available for Reception, Integration and Capacity Building actions that address one or more of the National Objectives set out in Ireland’s National Programme for AMIF which is available at www.integration.ie Public, Private and Voluntary Bodies are eligible to apply. Projects should have a duration of a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 3 years. Successful applicants will receive 75% of the eligible project costs, and will be required to provide the 25% matching funding necessary for the project. For more information and details on how to apply, please visit eufunding.justice.ie The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Thursday 10 November 2016. Applications received after this time will not be considered. European Union Asylum, Migration and Integration Fund

EU Grants for Awareness-Raising and Education Activities aimed at Preventing and Combating Violence Against Women

Information on a call for proposals for awareness-raising and education activities to prevent violence against women. "The Commission makes direct financial contributions in the form of grants to projects or organisations which help implement EU programmes or policies. To apply for grant funding, you must reply to open calls for proposals. Please note that 2016 calls for proposals under the Justice Programme, the Rights, Equality and Citizenship (REC) Programme and the Consumer Programme are published on the Participant Portal originally developed for the Horizon 2020 Research Programme. Applicants are advised to get familiar with the priorities, the submission opening and closure dates of all already published topics and also the new application procedure available in the topic description and topic condition sections of each topic. Access grants from DG Justice and Consumers via three Programmes:  Justice Programme  REC Programme  Consumer Programme Restricted action grants to support national information, Awareness-raising and education activities aimed at preventing and combating violence against women - JUST/2016/RGEN/AG/VAWA The deadline for this call for proposals is 27/10/2016 12:00 (noon) CET. Documents for applicants  Call for proposals – Action grants 2016(587 kB)  Guide for Action Grants 2015  Grant Agreement Multiple Beneficiaries template

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 6  Grant Agreement Mono Beneficiary template The Application Form and all mandatory templates for the Annexes can be downloaded from PRIAMOS under the call reference JUST/2016/RGEN/AG/VAWA. How to apply Please apply using PRIAMOS, the DG Justice and Consumers grants management system. PRIAMOS allows applicants to register, to download application forms and to submit their applications

EU Funding: Rights of the Child: Two calls for Proposals Open

Call 1: Capacity-building on rights of the child and child protection for children in migration, focusing on guardianship and foster care for unaccompanied children: Deadline for applications 13 December 2016 http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunitie... (Extracts only – please refer to link for full text) This call for proposals will support capacity building on rights of the child and child protection for professionals working for and with children in migration. The aim of the call is to ensure better protection and respect for the rights of all children in migration on EU territory through capacity-building for family-based care for unaccompanied children (Priority 1) and through building capacity and cooperation mechanisms for guardians whose role is to safeguard the rights of children in migration (Priority 2). Proposals shall complement the efforts of the EU in the area of rights of the child and child protection, and support the work on integrated child protection systems. To this end, proposals should be carried out in line with the 10 Principles for integrated child protection systems, and proposals should describe how their project implements the principles. This call does not aim to support operating costs. Call 2: TOPIC : To support integrated and multidisciplinary child-centred approaches to child victims of violence Deadline for applications 13 December 2016 http://ec.europa.eu/research/participants/portal/desktop/en/opportunitie... (Extracts only – please refer to link for full text) The aim of this call is to support integrated and multidisciplinary child-centred approaches (such as children's houses/Barnahus) to child victims of violence in line with Directive 2012/29/EU to contribute to better reporting, investigation, treatment, follow-up and judicial involvement in cases of violence against children. Proposals shall complement the efforts of the EU in the area of rights of the child and child protection, and contribute to integrated child protection systems. To this end, proposals should be carried out in line with the 10 Principles for integrated child protection systems, and proposals should describe how their project implements the principles

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 7 Arts Council Artist in the Community Scheme - Bursary Award 2016: Collaborative Film The Arts Council Artist in the Community Scheme Bursary Award 2016 aims to support individual professional filmmakers working in the area of collaborative film. The Arts Council has provided this €10,000 bursary award as part of the Artist in the Community Scheme, which is managed by Create. The purpose of the Bursary Award is to support and nurture professional arts practice and it is specifically aimed at a filmmaker who has a track record of working collaboratively with communities of place or interest. The Bursary Award of €10,000 provides the selected filmmaker with time and resources to carry out research and to reflect on practice. More particularly, the Bursary allows the filmmaker to consider key questions associated with creating film using collaborative methodologies. It is expected that the successful applicant will share the learning arising from the Bursary with the wider film community and collaborative arts sector. Create will work in partnership with Filmbase in providing information sessions and on the selection process. For further information, contact Katherine Atkinson, Project Support, Professional Development, [email protected] Deadline for applications: 14 November at 5pm. Information sessions will take place in Dublin and Galway, during October. Details will be on Create website soon. For Full details on application process and criteria, visit http://www.create-ireland.ie/bursary-award/bursary-award-2016-collaborat...

European Social Fund Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014- 2020 - Call for Proposals

AN ROINN DLÍ AGUS CIRT AGUS COMHIONANNAIS DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE AND EQUALITY

European Social Fund Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning 2014-2020 Call for Proposals Integration and Employment of Migrants Gender Equality The Department of Justice and Equality has opened Calls for Proposals seeking applications from suitably qualified organisations for funding for projects on the Integration and Employment of Migrants and Gender Equality under the European Social Fund Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020. Funding for Integration and Employment of Migrants projects is intended to increase the employability of legally resident migrants who are experiencing barriers to employment. Funding for Gender Equality projects is divided into two strands:- Women Returning to the Workforce is aimed at increasing the employability of women detached from the labour market. Women’s Entrepreneurship is aimed at supporting women entrepreneurs. Public, Private and Voluntary Bodies are eligible to apply. Projects should have a duration of a minimum of 1 year and a maximum of 3 years (Gender Equality) and 4 years (Integration and Employment of Migrants). For more information and details on how to apply, please visit eufunding.justice.ie The closing date for applications for Integration and Employment of Migrants funding is 12 noon on Thursday 3 November 2016. The closing date for applications for Gender Equality funding is 12 noon on Tuesday 8 November 2016. Applications received after these times will not be considered.

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 8 This Call for Proposals is part supported by the Irish Government and the European Social Fund as part of the ESF Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020

European Union Investing in your future European Social Fund

Irish Research Council New Foundations Scheme 2016 Now Open

The Irish Research Council, in partnership with The Wheel and Dochas, is pleased to announce the opening of the New Foundations Scheme 2016. The call includes a strand addressing research engagement with civic society both on a national and international basis. The 2016 strand will build on similar initiatives run under New Foundations 2014 and 2015. The Engaging Civic Society strand will support small, discrete collaborative projects between academic researchers (the applicants to the Call) and a community/voluntary group or NGO. Awards for this strand are valued up to a maximum of €20,000/€25,000 depending on the focus (national or international). Successful awardees under this strand will develop a research idea or project, test a concept or theory and/or develop partnerships or activities. Click here for more information, including terms & conditions and full details on how the application process. The closing date for applications from eligible researchers is 4pm on Friday 21 October 2016. The application portal is available at this link: https://dcya.wufoo.com/forms/zecietm19z6714/ Call information will include Frequently Asked Questions. Other queries from CVOs or NGOs can be forwarded to the Council by emailing: [email protected].

(Source: The Wheel)

Culture Ireland Grants, Regular Funding Grants Round

The next deadline for regular funding is 14 October 2016 Culture Ireland offers support to Irish professional artists, arts organisations and international presenters to present work by Irish artists at significant international venues and festivals.

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 9 In supporting an event, Culture Ireland offers grant funding towards costs which relate directly to the international presentation of the event, i.e. travel and travel related costs such as transport, accommodation and subsistence.

Culture Ireland considers applications for all forms of the arts as defined in the Arts Act 2003: “arts means any creative or interpretative expression (whether traditional or contemporary) in whatever form, and includes, in particular, visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus and architecture, and includes any medium when used for those purposes”.

Basic Eligibility Requirements:

1. Application must be in respect of a Irish professional artist/s or arts organisation 2. Application must be in respect of an art form defined under the Arts Act 2003 3. Only international events are supported (i.e., outside the island of Ireland) 4. The event must be accessible to an open public audience and fees must be payable to the artist/s or arts organisation 5. Funding support is limited to travel and travel related costs To find out more go to: http://www.cultureireland.ie/funding/about/eligibility- requirements-and-criteria

Rural Renaissance Opportunities in the Horizon 2020 Programme, Network and Information Event

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, the Northern Ireland Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs and InterTrade Ireland are hosting a network and information event in Dundalk on October 20th (10am-4pm) to support researchers and rural actors involved in rural development in the area of RURAL RENAISSANCE in Horizon 2020 Societal Challenge 2. Calls in Rural Renaissance aim to boost economic development, environmental services and entrepreneurial innovation in rural and coastal areas. The 2017 calls open in October 2016 with an available budget of €62 million. Please see here for the particular calls that are open for 2017.

The event will be addressed by the chairman of the Societal Challenge 2 Advisory Group Richard Wakeford, as well as Miroslav Bozic from the Research and Innovation Unit DG Agriculture & Rural Development. This will be followed by presentations on successful rural renaissance projects and on approaches such as clustering that are required to bring together relevant rural actors to work successfully in research projects or innovation actions. In the afternoon, there will be an interactive session to try to identify areas of research and innovation that need to be addressed in relation rural renaissance, the outcome of which will feed into the consultation process for the development of the Horizon 2020 societal challenge 2 work programme for the period 2018-20.

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 10 The organisers are particularly reaching out to the relevant academic community to attend the event alongside the substantial number of relevant rural actors that have already registered. Please see the link here for registration to the above event.

Local Events

Symposium: Advancing the conversation on racism in Ireland, 10th Nov, 2016, Glasshouse Hotel

Sligo Intercultural Forum will host the symposium on November 10th, 9:30am-1pm, in the Glasshouse hotel. Guest speakers from European Network Against Racism, Sport Against Racism Ireland, and the Irish Refugee Council will be joining us, with a very informative and interactive programme planned. Refreshments will be provided. Please contact [email protected] or 0719146315 for further details and to pre- register. Everyone welcome

Intercultural concert: A showcase of international talent residing in Sligo, 19th Nov, The Model

This concert will take place on November 19th, 8pm in the Black Box Theatre, The Model, Sligo. The evening will be a showcase of international talent residing in County Sligo, and all are warmly invited. It's an event not to missed! Voluntary donations at door welcome. Please contact [email protected] or 0719146315 for further details and to pre-register. Organised and hosted by Sligo Intercultural Forum. Everyone welcome.

2016 Maccalla na hÉireann CCÉ Concert Tour of Ireland, Coleman Centre

Macalla na hÉireann, the 2016 Comhaltas Concert Tour of Ireland will be held in Coleman Music Centre, Gurteen, Co. Sligo on Tuesday 11th October at 8.00pm.

The annual Tour features the best of traditional talent drawn from all four Provinces of Ireland. Each year the tour assembles a fine mix of established artistes together with up-and- coming young stars. These are blended together into a fast-moving and colourful show that appeals to both the connoisseurs and peripheral fans of Irish traditional entertainment - a show that reflects the breadth and depth of traditional Irish music, dance and song. It will feature the best of traditional talent with Dick Beamish as Fear an Tí. Booking and enquiries 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com

Frankie Gavin And De Dannan perform in Concert, Coleman Centre

Saturday, October 15th at 9.00pm is the date for the return to Ceoláras Coleman, Gurteen, Co. Sligo of Frankie Gavin and De Dannan to perform yet another outstanding concert.

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 11 Frankie Gavin, who is listed in the Guinness Book of Records as the world’s fastest fiddle player, collaborated with, among others, Sir Yehudi Menuhin and Stephane Grappelli as well as rock stars, Elvis Costello and The Rolling Stones. In 2009, Frankie Gavin [decided to revived the band name De Dannan and] formed the band Frankie Gavin and De Dannan. Under this name, the band has gone from strength to strength. In addition to high profile performances for American and Irish presidents, the Monaco royal family and the Music Festival which preceded the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Frankie Gavin and De Dannan have continued to maintain close contact with their roots; many of their home gigs take place in arts centres and theatres across Ireland as well as at traditional music festivals. The current line-up, consists of Frankie Gavin on fiddle, viola, flute and whistle, Barry Brady on button accordion, Dan Bodwell on double bass, Colm O'Caoimh on guitar, and vocalist Bernadine Casserly. On instrumental numbers, for which the band are rightly world famous, the powerhouse of this line-up is the interplay, especially on the faster numbers, between Gavin and Brady, both masters of their instruments, who ricochet off each other in a way which brings standing ovations from audiences who are lucky enough to see them live.

Réalta, Coleman Music Centre A great night’s entertainment is guaranteed. Early booking advisable as this promises to be a sell-out concert - booking 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com Having toured Germany, Switzerland and Greece alongside traditional music legends Altan, and won the prestigious ‘Danny Kyle Award’ at Celtic Connections Festival, these young musicians have firmly established themselves on the international Irish music scene. Their music has taken them throughout Europe and on to New York, India and South Korea. Grab your dancing shoes and find out why as they perform a stirring mix of tunes on uilleann pipes, whistles, flute, guitar, piano, double bass, bouzouki, banjo and bodhrán.

Réalta are now touring to promote the release of their second album Clear Skies (2016) Conor Lamb - Uilleann Pipes – Whistles – Piano Aaron O’Hagan - Uilleann Pipes – Whistles – Flute Deirdre Galway - Guitar – Vocals – Piano Dermot Mulholland - Bouzouki – Double Bass – Vocals – Banjo Dermot Moynagh - Bodhrán – Percussion

A great night’s entertainment is guaranteed. Early booking advisable.- booking 071 9182599 or www.colemanirishmusic.com

NEW Bowles Facility in Cleveragh Park A new synthetic Lawn Bowls facility was recently opened in Cleveragh Park. A ‘Come and try’ weekly programme for adults is currently underway and takes place every Saturday morning from 10.30am to 12 noon. Instructors from SSRP are on hand to co ordinate the programme. The initiative is a partnership project involving Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership, Sligo County Council and Cranmore

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 12 Regeneration Office. For further details contact SSRP at 071 9161511 or [email protected]

Men on the Move in Bunninadden Bunninadden GAA Club with support from Sligo Sport and Recreation Partnership is planning a Men on the Move community based physical activity programme aimed at men over the age of 30 who are currently inactive. It consists of structured group exercise for 1 hour twice weekly for 8 weeks. Activity sessions are led by a qualified instructor and aim to meet the individual needs of participants with a focus on newcomers to physical activity. Along with physical activity, there will also be other health and well-being components incorporated in to the programme including workshops on diet and well-being. Places are limited and will be allocated on a first come- first served basis by contacting Maura Kerins at 087 2108180. Programme commences with an Information Evening and Health Check on Thursday 13th October at 9pm in Bunninadden Community Park .

Blind Football Programme A Football Programme that aims to provide all people with visual impairments the opportunity to play football locally. Takes place on Fridays from 3pm to 4pm at the Regional Sports Centre, Cleveragh. For enquiries or to book a place contact Shane Hayes, Sligo Sport & Recreation Partnership at [email protected] or 071 9161512

Wheelchair Basketball The game provides an ideal opportunity for people with physical disabilities to get involved in a team sport. You do not have to be a permanent wheelchair user to play wheelchair basketball and the game is also played by able-bodied participants. The programme takes place every Tuesday from 7pm to 8pm at the Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo. For enquiries or to book a place contact Shane Hayes, Sligo Sport & Recreation Partnership at [email protected] or 071 9161512

Sligo Boccia Group Boccia is a target Sport played by individuals, pairs or teams. It is a strategic version of the game bowls. The Sligo Boccia group meet at the Irish Wheelchair Association Centre based in Abbeyville every second Tuesday from 1.30pm-2.30pm. The programme targets people with limited mobility and is accessible and open to all ability levels. There is no charge to attend the Boccia group although new members will have a once off registration fee with the IWA of €10.

Bunninadden Community Centre New Weekly Autumn programme commencing, with Adult Circuit Training starting on Tues 11th Oct 8-9pm, Adult Badminton classes starting Wed 12th Oct 8-9pm, Table Tennis Club on Thursdays 7-9pm, aswell as a new Multi Skill programme for 6- 9years on Fridays 6-7pm. Contact Pauline on 0719183241.

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 13 East City Community Walking Group Sligo East City Community Walking Group meets every Thursday at 10.30am at the Riverside Hotel. Come along and enjoy leisurely walks which are approximately 1 hour in length on flat terrain. New members are always welcome to come along and be part of Sligo East City Community Walking Group. Tea/ Coffee available for all members at the Hotel for €2 after each walk. For more information please contact SSRP on 071 9161511.

Ballymote Family Resource Centre Community Walking Group Ballymote Family Resource Centre Community Walking Group meets every Wednesday morning at 10am at the FRC. All are welcome to join the group and take part in a leisurely walk.

National Breastfeeding Week 2016, Events in Sligo

Many events to mark national breastfeeding week took place in early October, there is still one event remaining:

MEETINGS VENUE EVENT DETAILS CONTACT HSE Conference Wednesday 19 th October Clare Room, 6 - 8.30pm (071) 9135075 Primary FREE Breastfeeding preparation class for Care Centre, pregnant mothers and their partners. Barrack Booking required. No charge. Street, Sligo

Events in October in Easkey

 200 Students from Trinity College Social Club will stay in Easkey Caravan Park on week end of 31st Sept -2nd Oct

 Car boot Sale in Easkey Community Centre on Sunday 2nd Oct from 10am. Sale held the first Sunday of ever month Contact Easkey House 09649020

 A Ceili with The Copper Plate Ceili Band will take place in Easkey Community Centre on Saturday 29th Oct 2016

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 14  The Scarecrow Festival will take place in Easkey from 17th -31st October

 Bingo and local lotto held every Friday night in Easkey Community Centre at 8.30pm

 Mark McSharry TD will be in attendance in Easkey House Easkey on Saturday 8th & 22nd October at 11.00

Mediation Service information session, 14th Oct, Northside Community Centre

For Mediation Awareness Week 10th-15th October, Sligo Community Mediation Service will be holding an information session from 12.30-2pm on Friday 14th October in Northside Community Centre. All welcome, come and have a cup of coffee, find out what Mediation is about and how we can help you.

Sligo Tidy Towns AGM, 24th October Sligo Tidy Towns are pleased to announce details of our annual AGM and Volunteer Thank-You Evening, both of which are being held on Monday, 24th October 2016 in The Glasshouse Hotel, Sligo. The AGM is scheduled for 6:30pm, with our Volunteer Thank-You Evening following at 8pm. Further information can be got by contacting the Sligo Tidy Towns office on: [email protected]".

‘Scare in the Park’, Riverstown

Sligo Folk Park in Riverstown will be hosting the popular "Scare in the Park" Halloween Event on , Friday 28th and Sunday 30 th October from 6pm to 8pm. Admission for Children is €5 and Adults are free. Children must be accompanied by an Adult. We invite all to come in Fancy Dress and we will have Trick or Treat, Arts and Crafts, Games and Prizes, Music and Dance, Pumpkin Carving and the must see Haunted Millview House. Spread all over the Park there will be plenty of scares and surprises for all. For further details Call Justin on 086 2356688 or email us [email protected]. Pre-booking is advised and groups are welcome. Free car parking and FEED Restaurant is on site. Coaches welcome. Don't forget all is happening this October 28th, 30th from 6-8pm.

Classes, Training, Education

Active Citizenship Training Programme Sligo Family Resource Centre invites you to take part in a course on Active Citizenship, an informative but easy and relaxed way to learn. The course will cover

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 15  The Irish Political System

 Effective Lobbying

 Local and National elections and its implications for living in Ireland

 Supporting ones community

 Effective communication and team working

This is a 6 week course and begins on Thursday 13th October 2016, 10am to 12pm. Places are limited so book early. Contact Sligo FRC on 071 9173698 or 087 750 4670, [email protected], www.facebook.com/SligoFamilyResourceCentre Funded by the Mayo Sligo Leitrim ETB

Sligo LEADER Partnership Co Ltd are running Social Media Training Workshops for Community Groups / Volunteers

Each social media course will focus on the important role that Facebook, Twitter and Instagram play in promoting and marketing a community group/club’s activities/services across the wider community.

Anticipated Outcomes: At the end of the workshop, attendees should know how to  Increase awareness of the local community group/club among the general public  Encourage people to engage with the community group/club by promoting events and activities on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram  Build a loyal Facebook, Twitter and Instagram fan base, by developing an effective social media plan

Location: TBC in West Sligo Date: 20th and 27th October 2016 Time: 7pm - 9.30pm

To book your place please email Sarah on [email protected]

Spaces are limited so early booking is advised

Many thanks,

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 16 Sarah O’Hara Community Development Officer Sligo LEADER Partnership Co. Ltd Sligo Development Centre Cleveragh Road Sligo 071-9141138 Ext 52

Disability Inclusion Training Course for Sport The six hour introductory course is aimed at coaches, sports leaders, teachers, volunteers, parents and anyone involved or interested in encouraging people with a disability to be physically active. The course takes place from 9.30am to 3.30pm at the Knocknarea Arena, IT Sligo. Places are limited and can be booked online at www.caraapacentre.ie

Men’s Try a Tri Initiative 2016 Learn to swim, bike and run in a non competitive environment along with great tips on Triathlon nutrition, injury prevention and recovery. A 6 week training programme starting the 16th October based a Cleveragh Park and Regional Sports Centre followed with a Try a Tri event involving a 250mt swim, 10km bike and 4km run. To book a place and for more information check out www.sligotriathlon.ie

Making the most of your Community Meetings, Sligo LEADER

Dates: Monday 17th and Monday 24th October Location: Magee Hall, Dromorewest Time: 7-10pm Interested parties please contact: [email protected]

Social Media for Clubs and Groups Dates: Thursday 20th and Thursday 27th October Location: Magee Hall, Dromorewest Time:7-9.30pm Interested parties please contact: [email protected]

Also the following training will take place in Sligo Town but if we need to we can put it on in another location.

Identifying priorities” and “making submissions” to the relevant national or local decision-making fora

Dates to be confirmed but we are looking for interested Parties.

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 17 This training will take place in Sligo Town but if we need to we can put it on in another location. Interested parties please contact: [email protected]

Benwiskin Centre Classes - 071 9176721 - www.benwiskincentre.com

Digital Photography classes - This course is designed for students who want to sharpen their photographic skills, move on from basic techniques and delve deeper into more advanced techniques and features. Creative photo assignments will be given weekly to inspire students as they explore advanced shooting techniques. You’ll work with your own digital camera and can shoot the assignments independently or join the instructor for additional guidance. Then we’ll work in the classroom to refine the image editing techniques most valuable to photographers. When: Tuesdays, 2pm - 4pm. Start date to be confirmed. Duration: 8 weeks. Fee: €80. Call us or register online.

Computer classes - During this course, you will be using Word document and Excel and getting familiar with the various types of formatting and formulas that are available. You will also be using the internet and setting up/sending/receiving emails. When: Tuesdays, 7.30pm – 9.30pm. Call us on 071 9176721 for further details.

Vegan / Vegetarian cooking classes - The aim of this course is to highlight the diversity of plant based cooking; Focus on healthy food choices; Do various styles of cooking from around the world, such as Indian, Italian and Middle Eastern; Look at the benefits of pro biotic foods/drinks, live foods and super foods; Do dairy free alternatives and raw desserts. When: Wednesdays, 2pm - 4pm. Start date to be confirmed. Duration: 4 weeks. Fee: €40. Call us or register online.

New Art classes - Classes suitable for mixed levels. When: Thursdays, 10am - 12pm. Start date to be confirmed. Duration: 10 weeks. Fee: €80. Space is limited so is you would like to register, please call us or register online asap.

BENWISKIN CENTRE WORKSHOPS Portfolio Preparation - New ‘ways of seeing, thinking, creating and making’ with an emphasis on drawing and learning to examine and develop ideas through drawing, making, colour exploration through sketchbooks. Demonstrations and project work on site with a review of work continued outside the class each week. Duration: 5 weeks on site with a review of work continued outside the class. Course Evaluation Procedures: An important part of the course is researching and developing ideas through independent sketchbook work. Sketch books will be reviewed weekly. Planned Progression of participants after the course: Emphasis will be placed on ways to select, edit and present the work suitable for a portfolio presentation ready for interview in 3rd level institution. This workshop will be held on Saturdays. Minimum numbers required for workshop to commence so please call us asap or register online.

Basic introduction to Reflexology - Theory by lecture with handouts and practical

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 18 application of these theories with participants, under Tutor supervision. Classroom lecture with laptop projection and flipchart. This course sets up participants to enter a School of Reflexology to take professional tuition and exams. When: Saturday, 15th and 22nd October 2016, 10am - 5pm. Fee: €50. Minimum numbers required for workshop to commence so please call us asap or register online.

Positive Mental Health and Well Being - Positivity, Goal Setting, Self Image, Health and wellbeing, empathetic awareness. Theory by lecture with handouts and practical application of these theories with participants, under Tutor supervision. Class discussions and group sessions. Planned Progression of participants after the course: Stronger self-image, positivity and increased self-awareness, self-confidence and mental health and wellbeing. Improved mindfulness. When: Saturday, 19th and 26th November 2016, 10am - 5pm. Fee: 50. Minimum numbers required for workshop to commence so please call us asap or register online.

UPCOMING EVENTS Harvest Fair and Heritage event - Sunday, 16th October 2016 2pm - 5pm. Tables €15 for vendors at the Fair. If you would like to reserve a table, please contact us for registration forms asap.

Celebration of the birdlife of Mullaghmore - Michael Bell of Sligo Branch, Bird Watch Ireland will present an illustrated talk on the birds of the area to be followed by a guided field trip to Mullaghmore/Bunduff. When: Sunday, 6th Nov. 2016 from 11am. Free event. Please call us to register your interest as minimum numbers required for event to proceed. Refreshments will be provided during talk at Centre so a nominal fee welcome for refreshments. This event is kindly supported by Sligo County Council, Local Agenda 21 - Environmental Partnership Fund 2016.

Cliffoney Country Market (Cliffoney hall) - next market Sunday, 16th Oct. 2016. 11am – 1pm.

Community Groups’ News and Achievements

St Josephs School pupils from Ballytivnan, Sligo trip to Croke Park.

The St Josephs School pupils boys and girls from Ballytivnan, Sligo headed off to Croke Park on Monday 26th Oct at 7.00am to play in the inaugural Martin Donnelly ‘’GAA Football for All’’ Interprovincial Tournament, ably led and directed by School Principal Carmel Wynne. The St Josephs players represented Connacht and wore the Connacht jerseys with distinction and pride. This was a historic occasion as the GAA opened its magnificent stadium to the Children from Special Schools from across Ireland to play in the hollowed and revered grounds where dreams are realised for many Inter County players. The pupils arrived in Croke Park at 10.30am and were greeted by Croke Park volunteers who directed them to their dressing rooms to prepare for their games. The boys were in dressing room number 3 and the girls were in dressing room number 4 and were briefed on the game schedule by National Chair Person of Irish Special Schools Sports Council (ISSSC) Richie Doran.

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 19 The boys and girls team took the field and played their first game in Croke Park at 11.30am against Munster and narrowly lost, but it was not about winning, it was about participation, enjoying the moment, meeting new friends and above all representing their families, School, County and Province. The second game was against Leinster and the girls won their game and the boys drew their game as they played with more composure and team work after the excitement of the first game. After the game all the players were addressed by GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghaíl who complimented the players on their tremendous achievements in representing their Schools and Provinces by playing Gaelic football in Croke Park. He thanked the Teachers and Club coaches who made this historic occasion happen and it will only improve in the future. All players said they would be watching the All Ireland football replay between Mayo and Dublin as they are now familiar with the pitch. There were many photographs taken as everyone marvelled at this magnificent stadium. This was the culmination of a coaching programme delivered by members of Calry St Josephs GAA Club to have players prepared in the skills of Gaelic games. Sincere thanks to the pupils and their parents for their wholehearted cooperation and enthusiasm in the preparation for this momentous occasion. Also thanks to School Principal Carmel Wynne who coordinated this trip and the teachers who travelled to Croke Park and managed the girl’s team. Thanks to Gerry Tuohy the Calry St Josephs GAA Clubs ‘’Inclusion / Games for All’’ Officer and coaches Brian Maguire and Tim Hynes who managed the boys team in Croke Park. Finally thanks to Denis O Boyle from Ballyhaunis the Connacht ‘’Inclusion / Games for All’’ Chairman who assisted us in every way to make the occasion more enjoyable. Lastly thanks to Feehily Bus hire and driver who took us to Croke Park and back to Sligo safely. This is really a great initiative in reaching out to people with a disability and including them in our GAA games at School, Club and in Croke Park. Signed : Tim Hynes.

Community Alert News Congratulations to Ballymote and Doo text Alert on a successful application under the Sligo Co Council community fund. The group received funding to produce stickers replicating the text alert signs which can be placed on a car or home window providing greater access to the District Garda station number should a member need to report suspect activity or get in contact for any reason with An Garda Siochana. The stickers were launched at a very well attended review event on Monday last. New members can join the group at any time by filling out an application and a €10 subscription available at Ballymote Family Resource Centre or by making contact with Deirdre Faughnan. Skreen Community also recently held a very well attended meeting. Three years since set up it is now time to renew your subscription if you are part of that group. Attendance on the night agreed that the system was working well with positive results on a few occasions. Those wishing to renew in this area can get a sign up sheet in Collery’s shop or from Alastair Kee. Information on text alert or community alert call 086 6000757 email [email protected]

Public Consultations

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 20 Draft Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023, Public consultation from 21 September to 30 November 2016 Notice is hereby given in accordance with Section 12 of the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended) that Sligo County Council has prepared a Draft Development Plan for County Sligo for the period 2017 to 2023. The Draft County Development Plan (CDP) consists of two volumes: Volume 1 (main written statement) and Volume 2 (32 village plans). The updated Landscape Character Assessment Map (A1 format) is also part of the Draft Plan. The Draft Plan is accompanied by the following documents:

 County Housing Strategy  County Retail Strategy  Strategic Flood Risk Assessment  Environmental Report (Strategic Environmental Assessment)  Non-Technical Summary (Strategic Environmental Assessment)  Appropriate Assessment Screening Report (Habitats Directive)  Proposed Changes to the Record of Protected Structures (RPS) for County Sligo

Availability The Draft Plan and associated documents will be available to view and download on the County Council website Draft Sligo County Development Plan 2017-2023 from Wednesday 21 September 2016 to 30 November 2016.

Printed copies can be inspected at the following locations:

 Planning Department, City Hall, Quay Street - 10am - 4pm  Sligo County - During normal opening hours  Tobercurry Library, Teach Laighne - During normal opening hours  Ballymote and Enniscrone Branch Libraries - During normal opening hours  Enniscrone, Tobercurry & Ballymote Area Offices - During normal opening hours Printed copies of the Draft Plan and associated documents may be purchased from Sligo County Council’s Planning Office, City Hall, Quay Street, Sligo.

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 21 Information Sessions During the consultation period, a number of public consultation/information sessions will be held in each Municipal District of the County. Proposed dates and venues are listed below.

Date Location Time Thursday, 20 3.00 pm – 7.00 Teach Laighne, Meeting Room 1, Tobercurry October pm Thursday, 27 Council Chamber, City Hall, Quay Street, 3.00 pm – 7.00 October Sligo pm Thursday, 3 Ballymote Community Library, Teeling Street, 3.00 pm – 7.00 November Ballymote pm

Every Tuesday afternoon during the consultation period, planners will be available to meet the public in the Planning Section, City Hall, Quay Street, Sligo, from 2.30 pm to 4.00 pm.

Submissions Written submissions or observation regarding the Draft Development Plan and associated documents, including, proposed additions and deletions to the Record of Protected Structures, should be made in writing (hard copy or e-mail) stating the name of the person or body making the submission and headed “Draft Sligo County Development Plan 2017–2023”.

Submissions should be sent to: Ms. Janet McNamara, Administrative Officer Planning Section, Sligo County Council City Hall, Quay Street, Sligo Submissions can also be e-mailed to [email protected]

Consultation Closing Date All written submissions or observations received by 4.00 pm on 30 November 2016 will be taken into consideration before the making of the Plan. A report with recommendations on all valid submissions or observations will be prepared and presented to the Members of Sligo County Council for their consideration.

Closing date for submissions: 4.00 pm 30 November 2016.

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Dorothy Clarke Director of Planning, Community and Economic Development

Public Consultation to inform the New National Drugs Strategy Minister of State for Communities and the National Drugs Strategy, Catherine Byrne TD, has announced details of a public consultation on the new National Drugs Strategy. The new Strategy will set out Government policy on tackling the drug problem from 2017 onwards. Minister Byrne said: “The development of the new National Drugs Strategy is essential to ensure that we have an up-to-date and effective response to the drug problem facing our society. We are planning for a future where Ireland is a better place in terms of drug prevention, where people can make informed decisions through education, and the right services and support are provided to those who need them most. Now is the chance to have your say and inform Government policy on this key issue”. The public consultation process will run for six weeks, from Tuesday 6th September until 5pm on Tuesday, 18th October 2016. During the consultation, the Department is seeking the views of the public and all interested parties on the drugs situation in Ireland to help inform the new Strategy. At the end of the public consultation, the views received will be compiled in a report. The report will be provided to the National Drugs Strategy Steering Committee to assist in the development of the new Strategy. The National Drugs Strategy aims to tackle the harm caused to individuals and our society by the misuse of drugs. Drug misuse is the use of any drug, legal or illegal, which harms or threatens to harm some aspect of an individual’s life, be it physical, mental or social well-being, or other individuals or society at large. When we say “drug” we include the following substances.  Illicit (or illegal) drugs – for example cannabis, ecstasy, amphetamines, cocaine, new psychoactive substances, magic mushrooms, LSD and heroin.  Prescription medicines – Legitimate (or legal) medicines which are ordinarily prescribed by a doctor, dentist or nurse, which may have the potential for misuse e.g. medicines prescribed for the relief of pain, to aid sleep, anxiety or depression. It includes the harmful use of prescribed medicines by exceeding the recommended prescribed dose or duration of use, or using such medicines when they have not been prescribed for you.  Over the Counter Medicines (OTCs) - Legitimate (or legal) medicines which do not ordinarily require a prescription and includes the harmful use of such medicines by exceeding the recommended dose or duration of use e.g. painkillers containing codeine.  Solvents – for example aerosols, glues and gas lighter refills.  Alcohol – for example beer, cider, spirits, wine and alcopop drinks.

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 23 To help you think about the issues that you feel are important for the new Strategy, this questionnaire uses the pillars of the existing National Drugs Strategy of 2009-2016: Supply Reduction, Prevention, Treatment, Rehabilitation and Research. You can provide your views in one of the following ways:  Using the questionnaire, complete online at https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NationalDrugsStrategy or complete and return to the P.O. Box address provided below  Email us: [email protected]  Write to us: National Drugs Strategy, PO Box 12778, Glenageary, Co Dublin  Call us: 1890 10 00 53  Download the questionnaire in o English o Irish o Polish o Spanish o Urdu A series of public consultation meetings on the new Strategy will take place in Carrick-on- Shannon, Limerick, Cork and Dublin. To register your interest in attending these events, please email [email protected]. Further information If you have any difficulty completing the online questionnaire or would like to request a printed copy, please contact us using the details above. Rapid Expert Review of the National Drugs Strategy 2009-2016 Video of Minister Catherine Byrne speaking at the consultation launch Video of Philly McMahon speaking at the consultation launch Video of John Carr speaking at the consultation launch Video of Dermot Lacey speaking at the consultation launch #DrugsStrategy 31Share

National Events/News

National Rural Network Annual Conference 14th October Athlone

'European Innovation Partnership For Agriculture – Linking people, ideas and practice The first annual National Rural Network conference takes place on Friday 14th October (9am-1.30pm) in the Sheraton Athlone Hotel. The conference 'European Innovation Partnership for Agriculture – Linking people, ideas and practice' will explore the Irish approach to the European Innovation Partnerships under the Rural Development Programme. The conference will engage participants from the farming community, advisory services, research community, public servants, community

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 24 groups and others in an informative event outlining the possibilities for all relevant stakeholders to foster competitive and sustainable farming practices, products and processes.

Delegates will receive an overview of the European Innovation Partnership - Agricultural Productivity and Sustainability (EIP-AGRI) from the European Commission perspective. They will then be briefed on the Irish EIP structure and application process. A separate briefing on the Locally Led Hen Harrier and Freshwater Pearl Mussel Projects will also feature. The full conference programme and registration details are available here.

National Rural Network promotes Forthcoming Events

Environment Ireland Conference 2016, 22 September This conference takes place in Croke Park from 9am to 5pm. For more information and to register, visit http://bit.ly/2c8cVNH.

High-level Conference FOOD 2030 at the Square in Brussels, 12-13 October The theme of the conference is Research And Innovation For Tomorrow's Nutrition And Food Systems. For further details, visit http://bit.ly/29K5PNR.

NRN Annual Conference, 14 October The first annual NRN conference on the theme of European Innovation Partnerships (EIP-Agri) takes place in the Sheraton Athlone Hotel on 14th October from 9-1.30pm. For the full programme and to register, visit http://bit.ly/2cBAApl.

Rural Renaissance Opportunities in the Horizon 2020 Programme, 20 October DAFM, DAERA NI and InterTrade Ireland network and information event takes place in the Crowne Plaza Dundalk from 10am to 4pm. http://bit.ly/2cn8o7l.

First Irish Planning for Climate Change Conference, Limerick, 27 October 2016 This conference series is the ideal forum in which to discuss and debate the issues that face communities and economies when it comes to planning and adapting to the problems faced by growing global climate change. Further details at www.planforclimatechange.co.uk

Burren Winterage School, 27 - 29 October This year’s Burren Winterage School takes place in Kilfenora, Co. Clare and will focus on the theme of ‘Working with nature – a farmer-centred approach.' For more information and to register, visit www.burrenwinterage.com

North South LEADER Cooperation Conference, 8-9 November The Rural Development Council for Northern Ireland and the Ireland National Rural

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 25 Network are holding a joint conference on LEADER cooperation on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th November in the Canal Court Hotel, Newry, Co. Down. Note: this conference is by invitation only. http://bit.ly/2b32PLq.

Our Communities – A National Forum, 2nd November, 2016, Dublin

The Framework Policy for Local and Community Development is now in place. To deliver on this Policy we now need to develop an Implementation Plan. Our Communities – A National Forum will take place on 2nd November 2016 and will contribute to the development of the Plan.

Invites will issue to community and voluntary organisations, LCDC chairs and chief officers, local development and community development bodies, government departments, local authorities and others.

The Forum will ensure that people who are directly involved in local development and community development will have a voice in developing the Implementation Plan.

Further information, including a detailed programme and booking arrangements, will be circulated shortly. Please email [email protected] before 30th September 2016 if you are interested in participating in the forum.

Places will be limited and participants will be selected on the basis of ensuring a balanced participation across all stakeholder sectors.

Community & Local Government Division Department of the Housing, Planning, Community & Local Government Government Offices Ballina Co Mayo Tel: 096 24316

Enterprise Profile of the Western Region and its Counties, 2 new WDC Insights published

Last week, the Western Development Commission (WDC) issued two new publications in its WDC Insights series. The first examines the Enterprise Profile of the Western Region and the second Enterprise in Western Counties.

Sligo PPN October E Bulletin 2016 26 Analysing the latest CSO Business Demography data, which measures active enterprises in the business economy, the two publications outline the current structure of the enterprise base of the Western Region and its counties, as well as outlining trends during 2008-2014.

Key findings:

 There was a larger decline in enterprise numbers in the Western Region since 2008 – down 8.6% compared with 1% in the rest of the state.

 Traditional sectors (Construction and Industry) and local services (Wholesale & Retail and Accommodation & Food Service) play a more significant role in the region’s enterprise base than elsewhere.

 Less than 5% of enterprises in the Western Region are in Financial & Insurance and Information & Communications combined.

 In Roscommon, Mayo and Donegal 34-36% of enterprises are in Industry and Construction; in the more urban counties of Clare and Sligo it is around 30%.

 About a quarter of enterprises in Galway (27%) and Sligo (24%) are knowledge services, but only 17% in Roscommon.

 The decline in enterprise numbers in all western counties between 2008 and 2014 was greater than the national average. The more urban counties of Sligo, Galway and Clare had the smallest declines, while the large rural counties of Donegal and Mayo had the largest.

 In all counties, enterprise numbers in traditional and local services sectors generally declined, while knowledge services sectors performed best.

The general pattern was of growth in knowledge services and decline in Construction and local services. This had a spatial impact as the former tend to concentrate in urban areas while the latter are more important to rural counties.

Download WDC Insights : Enterprise Profile of the Western Region Download WDC Insights : Enterprise in Western Counties

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