SOUTH WEST MAYO DEVELOPMENT COMPANY

Annual Report 2012

Table of Contents Chairperson’s Foreword ...... 1 CEO’s Report ...... 3 SWMDC Board Members ...... 5 South West Mayo Development Company Staff ...... 6 About South West Mayo Development Company ...... 8 1. Rural Development Programme (LEADER) ...... 10 About LEADER ...... 10 Case Study - Craftworks Mayo ...... 11 Case Study - Banna Píob Chuan Modh ...... 12 Case Study - Bellacragher Bay Boat Club ...... 13 Case Study - Cherry Blossom Bakery ...... 14 Case Study - Crossboyne Community Park ...... 15 Case Study - Full Health Medical Ltd ...... 16 Case Study - Mayo Abbey Community Cookery School ...... 17 Case Study - Reek and Roll ...... 18 2. Local and Community Development Programme ...... 19 LCDP Overview ...... 19 LCDP Target Groups ...... 19 Overview of 2012 ...... 20 Preparing for the Workforce ...... 21 Supporting young people ...... 23 Supporting communities ...... 26 Looking towards 2013 ...... 27 3. Community Employment Schemes ...... 28 Case Study - TACU Family Resource Centre ...... 28 Case Study – McMahon Park ...... 28 Case Study – St Vincent de Paul ...... 28 Case Study – Linenhall Arts Centre ...... 28 Case Study - Sharkey Hill Community Centre ...... 28 4. Rural Social Scheme ...... 29 Case Study – Ballindine RSS ...... 29 Case Study - Louisburgh Meals on Wheels ...... 29 Case Study - Crann Mór Sensory Garden ...... 30 5. Tús Initiative ...... 31 Case Study – Piotr, Ballinrobe ...... 31 Case Study - Western Care ...... 31 Case Study - Red Grouse Conservation ...... 32 6. Walks Scheme and Rural Recreation Programme ...... 33 7. Western Regional Drugs Task Force ...... 34 8. Newport Local Training Initiative ...... 35 Completed LEADER Programme Projects as at 31st December 2012 ...... 36 Glossary of Terms ...... 42

SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Chairperson’s Foreword

After four years on the Board of South West Mayo Development Company as a nominee of the Irish Farmer’s Association (IFA) on the SWMDC social partners pillar, I was elected to the position of Chairman in August 2012.

Since that time, work in the company has continued apace. Our well- attended monthly Board meetings reflect the interest in the varied and full agenda. At these meetings we make decisions on LEADER grant applications, ratify programme plans such as the LCDP annual plan, are updated on our work activation schemes, rural recreation and walks schemes and drug task force work amongst others.

In 2012, SWMDC was chosen to deliver the LCDP and LEADER programmes in the areas of Achill, Ballycroy and Tourmakeady. This was achieved without any extra staff or administration allowance. We have thoroughly enjoyed working in these areas and have achieved much success in a very short space of time.

As Chairman and as a Board, we are responsible for oversight of a wide variety of programmes. However, one thing I am always struck by is the integrated way in which these programmes are delivered. This is a unique model in Ireland and one that is under threat as we approach the end of the current programming period.

The next LEADER programme 2014-2020 is already agreed and while we expect it will be a smaller programme, I believe that it will still represent a significant investment into south and west Mayo.

There are moves to align the local and community development companies more closely with the Local Authority and I agree that more local coordination of supports is needed. SWMDC has an excellent working relationship with Mayo County Council, and we want to maintain and enhance that relationship for the benefit of the people and communities in our area of operation.

However, SWMDC must maintain its autonomy as the holder of the next LEADER programme contract. There is no organisation with more experience in delivering a portfolio of local and rural development programmes, as we have done for the past 21 years. In association with our colleague organisations around the country, through the Irish Local Development Network, we have made our position clear to Minister Hogan and hope that a resolution, which will best serve south and west Mayo, will be achieved.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 During the year, SWMDC has played host to several high profile guests including An Taoiseach, Enda Kenny TD. Also, our local Government Minister Michael Ring TD, Minister for State at the Department of Tourism and Transport officially launched a number of projects during the year. Other illustrious visitors included former Olympian Sonia O’Sullivan and John Lonergan, former Governor of Mountjoy Prison.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the South West Mayo Development Company past and current Board members. They have brought this company to the point where;

• We are delivering our largest ever LEADER programme • Our LCDP programme despite cuts, has exceeded targets for 2012 • Our Rural Social Scheme is one of the largest in Ireland • We have secured an additional 40 Tús participant places in addition to our original allocation of 60 I would also like to acknowledge the work of the dedicated members of our sub- committees, who give their time and expertise so generously to assist the company in its work.

Finally, I must give special mention to our Company CEO and staff. They have supported me in my new role and work tirelessly to make sure that SWMDC upholds its reputation as the key local development company in south and west Mayo.

Michael Biggins

Chairman

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 CEO’s Report

Looking back on the past 12 months, it has been one of the most challenging years in my time as CEO. Increased bureaucracy, reduced budgets and resources have meant that we must meet the increasing needs of local people and communities with less. However, I am delighted to say that SWMDC has risen to the challenge.

As the current LEADER programme comes to its conclusion, 2012 saw a significant increase in grant applications and approvals. In April, the grant rate to businesses increased from 50% to 75%, which was a very welcome development. By the end of 2012, we had paid €3.6million in LEADER grants under the current programme. This represents an actual total investment in the local economy of over €5million.

Like all other local development companies, our LCDP budget was cut in 2012. However, by adopting innovative work practices and putting in the extra hours, our LCDP team managed to out-perform their original targets.

We extended both the LCDP and LEADER programme into Achill, Ballycroy and Tourmakeady. I would like to extend a sincere thanks to the staff members who willingly took on this extra work without any personal gain. It is typical of the SWMDC approach, putting our communities and local people first.

Our work activation programmes Community Employment (CE), Rural Social Scheme and Tús Initiative are all performing very well. Our experience and successful delivery of both CE and Rural Social schemes meant that we were able to roll out the new Tús Initiative quickly and efficiently. Through these programmes, SWMDC has a presence in every town and village in south and west Mayo, and we support in excess of 260 community and voluntary organisations.

The Walks Scheme is on-going, with the first round of landowners contracts due to end in 2013/2014. We are actively campaigning for continuation of the scheme, which has opened access to some of our most scenic and remote areas of natural beauty. County Mayo is branding itself as the adventure capital of Ireland and the Walks Scheme is central to achieving that goal.

Our Western Region Drugs Task Force funded workers have had a very busy 2012. The second Drugs Awareness Week took place in November 2012 and is now gaining momentum to become an annual event for years to come. In 2013, this will become a regional event.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Newport Local Training Initiative also has plans to expand their training in 2013, with the addition of a FETAC Level 5 Major Award in Business.

I would like to thank the Chairman, Michael Biggins and the SWMDC Board and sub- committees for their unwavering support in 2012.

Finally, I would like to thank all of our staff and programme participants for their dedication and hard work in 2012. It has been a challenging year and every indication is that 2013 will be even more so. However, we are very fortunate to have staff that will go the extra mile to ensure that we meet the needs of our people and communities.

As I look forward, I am confident that our success over the past 21 years will ensure that South West Mayo Development Company will continue to have a meaningful role in local and community development in south and west Mayo into the future.

Gerry O’Neill

CEO

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 SWMDC Board Members

Name Representing Michael Biggins Social Partner - IFA Margaret Adams Local Authority – Mayo County Council James Byrne Statutory Agency - Teagasc Mary Callaghan Community and Voluntary John Comer Social Partner - ICMSA Bernie Connolly Statutory Agency - VEC Angela Costello Social Partner - IBEC Pat Flannery Social Partner - SIPTU Michael Hughes Community and Voluntary Sector Mary Jackson Community and Voluntary Sector Maureen Lally Community and Voluntary Sector John Magee Statutory Agency - Mayo CEB Seamus McCormack Community and Voluntary Sector Keith Martin Local Authority - Westport Town Council Patsy O’Brien Local Authority - Mayo County Council Austin Francis O’Malley Local Authority - Mayo County Council Mary O’Reilly Community and Voluntary Sector Jack Ryan Community and Voluntary Sector Margaret Sheehan Social Partner - Environmental Pillar Anne Sweeney Local Authority - Nominee of County Manager Michael Tobin Statutory Agency – Health Service Executive Michael Walsh Community and Voluntary Sector

Resigned in 2012 Geraldine Glendon Kathleen Conroy Eugene McCormack Padraig McDermott Nuala Gilligan Mary Heneghan

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 South West Mayo Development Company Staff

Gerry O’Neill CEO Mary O’Malley Financial Controller Fionuala O’Malley Company Secretary Ann Moogan Company Office Management Natasha Kane Company Finance Administration Majella Mulchrone RDP & Walks Finance Administration Eavan Mongey RSS, Tús, & RDP Finance Administration Cathy Connor RSS & Tús Administration Ann Marie Mc Manamon Office Maintenance

Rural Development Programme (LEADER) Sabina Trench Enterprise & Community Project Officer Sue O’Toole Enterprise Project Officer Norita Clesham Community Project Officer Lorraine Toner Enterprise Project Officer (Left SWMDC in 2013) Fiona Mc Greal RDP Finance and Administration Officer

Local and Community Development Programme Maria Mc Hale Community Development Officer Breda Murray Employment and Enterprise Officer Catherine Mc Closkey Community and Youth Development Officer Anne-Marie Carroll Community Development Officer Peg Mc Grail LCDP Finance and Administration Officer

Community Employment Schemes Ann Connor Supervisor CE West Claire Kilduff Assistant Supervisor CE West Declan Walsh Supervisor CE South

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Rural Social Scheme and Tús Initiative Tom Carolan RSS & Tús Co-Ordinator RSS Supervisors Area John Corless Ballindine/Irishtown/Garrymore Breege Duggan Claremorris/Brickens Padraic Corcoran Ballinrobe South Frank Mc Neela Castlebar East Mark Reed Louisburgh 1 Christina Mannion Ballinrobe North Mick Kane Newport/Mulranny Patricia Jennings Castlebar West Gabrielle Clesham Tochar Valley Maura Murphy Louisburgh 2

Tús Initiative Supervisors Area Eddie Ball Castlebar Kevin Cunniffe Claremorris Michael Carroll Westport Angela Corley Castlebar Trevor Grimes Ballinrobe Catherine Lennon Newport (Joined SWMDC in 2013)

Walks Scheme & Rural Recreation Officer Cathleen Duffy Rural Recreation Officer

Western Regional Drugs Task Force Patrick Conway Community Support Worker Gillian Conway Drug Education Support Worker

Newport Local Training Initiative Sinead Nallon Co-ordinator Vincent Mc Hale Assistant Co-ordinator

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 About South West Mayo Development Company development programme, which is better known as LEADER. Since 1992, we have delivered three successful LEADER programmes and 2013 marks the final year of our fourth LEADER programme. However, our work has expanded considerably since that time.

South West Mayo Development Following on our LEADER success, we Company (SWMDC) is the main local secured the Local Development Social development company serving the south Inclusion Programme (LDSIP) for south and west Mayo area. and west Mayo. This programme was An independent Board of Directors re-designed in 2011 and is now the governs SWMDC, with membership Local and Community Development from four key sectors: Programme (LCDP). The LCDP is a national programme focusing on 1 Community and Voluntary reducing poverty and working with 2 Social Partners disadvantaged groups and individuals. 3 Statutory Agencies In 2004, SWMDC was one of the first 4 Local Authority companies to roll out the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) in south and west Mayo. Sub-committees are also in place to With over 190 participants, we manage oversee programmes such as the one of the largest Rural Social Schemes LEADER Programme and the Local and in Ireland. Community Development Programme. 2008 saw the introduction of the Walks Gerry O’Neill, the company CEO, Scheme, which has been a huge together with a staff of over 40 people, success in south and west Mayo. is responsible for the day-to-day Indeed, local representatives often operations. A further 362 people are highlight the scheme as a key employed throughout our other contributor to the success of the Great programmes. Western Greenway.

We have offices in both Newport and In more recent times, SWMDC has Balla but also offer outreach services in taken on several other programmes other locations throughout south and including two Community Employment west Mayo. (CE) schemes, the Western Regional Drug Task Force initiative and the In 1992, SWMDC was one of only 17 Newport Local Training Initiative. groups chosen to deliver the pilot rural 8

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In 2011, the Tús Initiative was developed to help the long-term unemployed to develop their skills through community work experience. SWMDC has been a frontrunner in delivering this initiative and we now have 6 schemes in operation.

At this point, we have over 20 years South West Mayo Development Company, experience in delivering a wide range of Newport Offices programmes and supports into the south and west Mayo area.

As we look to the future, South West Mayo Development Company is very well positioned to play a central role in community and local development for many years to come.

South West Mayo Development Company, Balla Offices

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 1. Rural Development Programme (LEADER) programme to date. We have been able About LEADER to support large community projects with The LEADER programme is co-funded funding of up to €500,000. Our grant under the National Development Plan rate to business and community projects 2007-2013 and the European increased to 75% and training was Agricultural Fund for Rural Development fundable up to 100%. (EARDF). It is delivered by 36 local development companies across Ireland Under the current programme, we have and comes under the responsibility of provided grants to almost 200 the Department of Environment, completed projects. These projects Community and Local Government received total grant aid of €3.6million. (DECLG). Adding the private contribution results in a total investment of €5.2million into the SWMDC has delivered the LEADER local economy to date. programme in south and west Mayo for over 20 years. The main objective of In addition to these completed projects, the programme is to ‘improve the SWMDC has approved funding to a quality of life for people living in rural further 144 projects, due for completion areas’. We achieve this goal by by the end of 2014. supporting both enterprise and community projects across our area. We will also use 2014 to plan for the next LEADER programme, 2014-2020. Working to our strategic plan we have Although the new programme will be supported business and community reduced in size, it will still make a projects including: significant contribution to the local • Farm Diversification economy of south and west Mayo. The • Rural Tourism next LEADER is expected to start some • Craft Businesses time in 2015. • Artisan Food The following section highlights • Feasibility Studies examples of projects supported under Community Centres • the LEADER programme 2007-2013. • Rural Recreation • Heritage and Culture • Environmental Initiatives • Software Development • Community Festivals • Training Programmes

The current LEADER programme has been our largest and most ambitious

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Case Study - Craftworks Mayo Craftworks Mayo – a quality assured 2011 was designated “The Year of the crafts network for the county. Craft’ by the Crafts Council of Ireland There are almost 40 members in the (CCoI). With this in mind CCoI invited network, which was officially launched at every county in Ireland to apply for a the end of 2012. From an initial small grant to support a county crafts investment of a little over €3,600, this event during that year. project has proven excellent value for In a cooperative effort SWMDC, Mayo money. County Development Board, Mayo The group has further plans for 2013 County Enterprise Board, Mayo North with the development of a website, East LEADER Partnership and Gnó establishment of a craft trail and a series Mhaigh Eo secured €5,000 funding for a of collective exhibitions and events County Mayo craft showcase. throughout the year. In order to make the Craft Showcase as For more information see: meaningful as possible, the group www.facebook.com/CraftworksMayo commissioned an analysis of the Mayo crafts sector. The analysis profiled the Project Description range of craft disciplines and craft Analysis of Craft Sector in South Mayo businesses. More importantly, it Budget Measure identified the needs of the sector for the Training and Information Measure for future. Economic Actors Grant Paid (90%) €3,664.38 The project partners were keen to Private Contribution €407.17 maintain momentum and funding from Total Investment €4,071.55 Mayo County Enterprise Board, supported the development of

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Case Study - Banna Píob Chuan Recently, the band has developed their Modh junior section in cooperation with Established in October 2010, Banna several local schools. This will ensure Píob Chuan Modh (Clew Bay Pipe the sustainability of Banna Píob Chuan Band) is a traditional Pipe Band based Modh for the future. The Junior Band in the Clew Bay area. The band was now has 23 members. co-founded by Achill natives, Peter Carney and professional musician Des The group has achieved huge success Cafferkey. in its short life and 2013 is set to be an even busier year. The group is In order to establish the band, Peter confirmed as one of the acts at the approached SWMDC for a grant Westport Festival of Music and towards instruments and uniforms for its Performing Arts 2013. When the senior 25 members. The application was and junior bands come together on that successful and the band was now stage, Banna Piob Chuan Modh will be equipped to perform at festivals and one of the largest pipe bands in Ireland. events throughout the area. For more information see: Since the SWMDC support, the band www.facebook.com/ClewBayPipeBand has performed at several events Project Description including Westport’s “Best Place to Live Purchase uniforms and instruments for community pipe band. in Ireland” celebration. They also Budget Measure performed on RTE’s “The Gathering”. Conservation and Upgrading of the Rural The most notable event to date was at Heritage the Aviva Stadium, Dublin in October Grant Paid (75%) €31,074.80 Private Contribution €10,358.27 2012. The band performed both the Total Investment €41,433.07 Irish and German national anthems before the match.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Case Study - Bellacragher Bay Boat The club is also a member of Club “Greenway Adventures”, a network of According to members of the outdoor activity providers. This initiative Bellacragher Bay Boat Club, one of the has raised the profile of the club and greatest barriers to sailing is the lack of has already attracted more members accessibility to boats. As a result, and tourists into the club. Bellacragher Bay Boat Club was established to ensure that everyone, no Thankful for the LEADER support, matter what their circumstances, has Bellacragher Bay Boat Club is now on a access to sailing. firm footing for many years to come.

Since the club was established in 2003 they have built up an impressive bank of sailing equipment. However, as the club developed through new members and sailing skills, they identified the need for higher quality sailing boats.

In addition to serving the local area the club offers sailing courses and camps to tourists during the summer months. A LEADER funded catamaran on The group made an application to Bellacragher Bay, Ballycroy

Meitheal Forbartha na Gaeltachta (MFG) for LEADER funding to purchase For more information see: four catamarans, trailer and buoyancy www.bellacragherboatclub.jimdo.com/ aids. Unfortunately, MFG went into liquidation and the grant payment was Project Description held in limbo. The DECLG approached Purchase of 4 catamarans and equipment SWMDC to take on the former-MFG Budget Measure areas of operation in Ballycroy, Basic Services for the Economy and Rural Population Tourmakeady and Achill. With the help Grant Paid (75%) €30,625.17 of SWMDC, Bellacragher Bay Boat Club Private Contribution €10,207.56 was paid their funding of almost €41,000 Total Investment €40,832.73 in 2012.

Since purchasing the new boats, the club has achieved success in several high profile sailing competitions. Two of the club’s junior members were named “Best Junior Helm and Crew for 2012”.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Case Study - Cherry Blossom In three short years, Cherry Blossom Bakery Bakery products are available across Cherry Blossom Bakery was Ireland. The business also employs established in December 2010 with the up to 15 people and is also involved in aim of producing high quality artisan employment training programmes. bread and confectionary. Since then, owners Simon and Siobhan Stenson This success story shows that even in have grown the business into a huge these tough economic times, there are success story. still opportunities for business start-ups in Mayo. While Simon’s background was in food and beverage, he worked in the Project Description construction industry for a number of Purchase of equipment for new years. However, when Simon lost his specialised artisan bakery job he returned to what he loved most Budget Measure Support for Business Creation and and decided to enrol in Ballymaloe Development Cookery School to update his skills. Grant Paid (50%*) €16,718.78 Private Contribution €16,718.79 Using the knowledge he gained in Total Investment €33,437.57 Ballymaloe, Simon developed a range * This project was funded before the LEADER grant rate was increased to 75%. of additive and preservative free artisan breads and cakes. It was at For more information see: this point that Simon approached www.cherryblossombakery.ie SWMDC for funding to set up the bakery. With funding of almost €17,000, the business was established in Ballyvary, just outside Castlebar.

"The LEADER funding was crucial in getting our business off the ground and the grant enabled us to purchase the main piece of machinery we needed for the business. Without this, we would not have been able to get our start up business off the ground" Siobhan Stenson

Since that time, Cherry Blossom bakery has gone on to enjoy phenomenal success. In February 2012, the business won the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Award for Connacht. In the same month, An Taoiseach Enda Kenny opened their second bakery premises in Castlebar.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Case Study - Crossboyne The work included perimeter fencing, a Community Park wrought iron gate entrance, surface Crossboyne is a small village located preparation, removal of vegetation and in south Mayo between the towns of both hard and soft landscaping. Claremorris and Ballinrobe. In 2009, Florida based Monsignor John A further addition to the park is a Delaney gifted almost an acre of donated sculpture by the family of local ground to the people of Crossboyne. native and celebrated artist, the late Edward Delaney. The community decided to host a village meeting, where everyone could This park is only the start for the decide on how the land should be Crossboyne group. Building on this used. Given its scenic location, it was success, they are now working on new unanimously agreed to convert the site walking trails in the area. into a small village park. Project Description Development of a community park along River Robe Budget Measure Village Renewal and Development Grant Paid (75%) €22,107.87 Private Contribution € 7,369.30 Total Investment €29,477.17

For more information see: Crossboyne Park adds to the scenic beauty www.crossboyneparish.ie of the village.

In 2012, Crossboyne Community Council applied to SWMDC for LEADER funding. The group was awarded a grant of over €22,000 to redevelop the site.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Case Study - Full Health Medical Ltd Medical is now an award winning rural Based in Ballintubber, Full Health business and one of the most Medical was founded by husband and innovative LEADER projects funded to wife team Paul McCarthy and Dr Ann date. Shortt. The company aims to revolutionise preventative healthcare by providing personalised health reports that include patient advice, action plans and recommendations.

Dr Shortt, who holds qualifications in both Accident and Emergency and General Practice, became frustrated with the alarming number of patients who were admitted to A&E too late to prevent serious illness. She felt that a Full Health Medical receiving their 2012 InterTradeIreland Regional Seedcorn new approach was needed to Award communicate test results to patients to improve preventative care. Project Description Dr Shortt set about writing her own Development IT based health-screening personalised patient reports and service received very positive feedback. Budget Measure Diversification into Non-Agricultural Following this success, Paul and Ann Activities approached SWMDC for LEADER Grant Paid* €30,000.00 funding to fully test and develop the Private Contribution €17,200.08 business model. Full Health Medical Total Investment €47,200.08 was granted €30,000 towards the * €30,000 is the maximum grant allowable for feasibility study projects. development of a software prototype suitable for market testing. For more information see: www.fullhealthmedical.com As a result of this investment, Paul and Ann streamlined the system. They can easily input medical history, test results and provide comprehensive patient health reports at the touch of a button. As a high potential start up (HPSU), Paul and Ann have gone on to develop the business further, working with Enterprise Ireland and other business mentors.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Case Study - Mayo Abbey The project is operated in partnership Community Cookery School with the community garden which St Colman’s Training Centre in Mayo supplies organic produce to the Abbey was founded in 2004 when the kitchen. The kitchen also supports the community saw a need for a training ‘Meals on Wheels’ service, which centre to enhance people’s offers students practical experience in employment potential. Since then St catering for large groups. Colman’s has provided a range of training including computer, St Colman’s is an excellent example of horticulture and more recently, cookery how LEADER supports community courses. enterprise. The combination of services and facilities operated from As the centre developed, they the centre ensures its sustainability identified a training opportunity in the well into the future. catering sector. They ran a very successful pilot FETAC cookery course, which resulted in 80% of those Project Description Development of training kitchen trained going into employment. With Budget Measure the success of the pilot course, they Training & Information needed to develop a professional Grant Paid (75%) €57,035.71 training kitchen to provide a wider Private Contribution €19,011.91 Total Investment €76,047.62 range of catering courses and classes.

For more information see: www.mayoabbey.ie/cookery.html

Cookery school students learning key skills

Under the LEADER Programme, SWMDC approved funding of almost €60,000 to develop the training kitchen.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Case Study - Reek and Roll has the potential to increase year on Reek and Roll, trading as Adventure year. West is an outdoor adventure business based in Westport. Founded in April In the wake of a successful 2012 2011 by Ian Moore, Adventure West season, Adventure West plans to was set up to benefit from Mayo’s introduce coasteering and abseiling in growing reputation as the adventure 2013. These new activities are capital of Ireland. With large numbers expected to create even more of tourists coming to the area for employment and guarantee the outdoor activities, Adventure West was continued growth of Adventure West in ideally placed to develop its business. the adventure activities sector.

SWMDC has been involved with Adventure West since its foundation, providing funding for its zorbing activity in 2011.

Building on its success, the company made a second application to SWMDC for a grant to develop a zip wire course based at Westport House. The new attraction led to a direct increase from Getting ready to roll at Adventure West 13 to 16 jobs. Project Description Since its introduction, the zip-wire Purchase and installation of a zipwire course has almost doubled the ride for Reek and Roll Ltd. Budget Measure numbers of customers. Almost 8,000 Encouragement of Tourism Activities people have enjoyed the ride since it Grant Paid (50%*) €10,611.99 was first installed. Private Contribution €10,012.00 Total Investment €20,623.99 According to research carried out by * This project was funded before the the Ian, the zorbing and zip wire at LEADER grant rate was increased to 75%.

Westport House has resulted in an For more information see: estimated 10% of customers spending www.adventurewest.ie between an extra half-day to full day in the Westport area. This is a contribution to the local economy that

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 2. Local and Community Development Programme

LCDP Overview (DECLG). It is the second highest The Local and Community area of spend within DECLG, after Development Programme (LCDP) is a housing. national programme focused on reducing poverty and working with Target Groups: The LCDP prioritises disadvantaged groups and individuals and targets those furthest from access who are isolated from the wider to education, training and employment, community. and those at highest risk of social exclusion. There is a strong emphasis The LCDP forms part of the National on education programmes as well as Development Plan 2007-2013. It is supporting those most distant from the delivered in both urban and rural areas labour market. There are 18 priority and comes under the responsibility of target groups of the LCDP, all of which the Department of Environment, have been identified as populations at Community and Local Government high risk of poverty and isolation.

LCDP Target Groups • Individuals who are unemployed (with particular focus on the long term unemployed) • The underemployed (seasonal workers / low income farm families etc.) • Low income families • Disadvantaged Women • Disadvantaged Men • Lone parents • People with disabilities • Travellers • Disadvantaged young people • Early school leavers • Homeless people • Drug/ alcohol misusers • Offenders / ex-offenders • Older people • Family carers • Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People • Non-Irish Nationals • Refugees / Asylum seekers

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Overview of 2012 2012 proved another successful year In fact, we have exceeded the targets for the LCDP team within South West that we set ourselves at the beginning Mayo Development Company. of the year.

Report on progress of Local and Community Development Programme 2012 Breakdown of Supports 2012 Total Numbers Number of Individuals supported (Caseload) 547 Number of young people/children engaged with the 324 Programme Number of local community groups supported 65 Beneficiaries participating in education 74 (accredited) 119 (unaccredited) Beneficiaries participating in labour market training 43 (accredited) 141 (unaccredited) Individuals supported into employment 21 Individuals supported into self-employment 131* *This reflects the work carried out under the LCDP to support the development of business plans for people applying for the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA). SWMDC endorses all BTWEA business plans in south and west Mayo.

The above table gives a snapshot of disadvantaged young people. Within the results of LCDP in 2012. The table that 80%, half is allocated towards also includes the work that we carried supporting adults to prepare for the out in the former Meitheal Forbartha workforce. The remaining 40% of na Gaeltachta areas of Achill, resources support young people and Ballycroy and Tourmakeady. We adults in various cultural, recreational successfully reintroduced the LCDP and educational programmes. into these areas in the course of 2012. By December 2012, the LCDP had The remaining 20% of the overall provided over €40,000 worth of budget is committed to supporting supports directly into the areas of communities and community Achill, Ballycroy and Tourmakeady. development.

National policy priorities at the moment The following case studies will help to are focussed on unemployment. The show the breadth of the work of the LCDP has a key role to play in LCDP team. These case studies are thematically presented as follows; reducing the figures on the live register and we allocate the LCDP budget • Preparing for the workforce, accordingly. • Supporting young people and, The LCDP concentrates approximately • Supporting communities 80% of its resources into training and education, all the time prioritising disadvantaged adults and 20

SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Preparing for the Workforce hands-on approach that LCDP staff The LCDP has a strong focus on took in mentoring the group. enabling disadvantaged people to gain new skills that will help them enter or Staff met with the participants on re-enter the workforce. The following numerous occasions during the case studies illustrate some examples training programme in order to support of how we have carried out this work in participants’ progression. It also 2012. ensured that the participants’ needs and requirements stayed central to the Case study - Hospitality and programme design and delivery. Tourism Skills, Achill Achill is a rural location where Feedback from participants’ was employment prospects are seasonal positive and praised the course and concentrated around tourism. content and delivery. The supportive With this in mind, and following on approach taken by LCDP staff was from a needs analysis in Achill, we particularly appreciated, as well as the designed and delivered a ‘Job Ready fact that the training was delivered locally. Accredited Training Programme for the Hospitality Sector’. Case study – Pathways to This programme was customised to Employment through ‘Individualised meet the needs of the hospitality Revival Skills Training and Support sector in Achill and included accredited Programme’ and non-accredited modules. It was The Equality for Women Measure delivered in Achill Sound over 10 (EWM) is a funding programme of the weeks. Department of Justice and Equality. It is managed on behalf of the Department by Pobal. EWM is part- financed by the European Social Fund under the Human Capital Investment Operational Programme 2007 - 2013. The strategic aim of EWM is to advance the role of women in the Irish economy and in decision-making.

Every year since 2010, the LCDP team has been successful in obtaining Trainees participating in food funding under the EWM to deliver preparation and table service training, targeted programmes that improve Achill Sound women’s access to education, training In total, 11 people successfully and personal development in completed all modules of the preparation for employment. programme. This very high completion rate was due in large part to the

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 We used EWM funding to create a described her experience on the ‘Revival Skills programme’. This programme. She combined working programme enables women who are on the family farm as well as looking currently outside the labour market to after her seven children. develop the social skills, education and training to enable them to enter, or ‘I had never been on a course return to, the labour market. before and while I knew what it was about, I didn’t really know what to ‘Revival’ is centred on participants’ expect … it was really enjoyable; it career aspirations. All participants are was the best fun learning I ever had paired with volunteer mentors. These … The course has given confidence mentors are trained to create a career and self-belief; it has also given me plan with each participant and to then a place to start my search and a support them to make this plan direction to follow to achieve my happen. The development of these goals and ambitions’ plans is also informed by a FETAC level 3 certified training module in Once again we have been successful Career Preparation. in obtaining funding from EWM for ‘Revival 2013’. This will start in ‘Revival’ has been a huge success for Autumn 2013. Pictured are graduates SWMDC and LCDP. 127 women from from Revival 2012, with guest of right across south and west Mayo honour, Fionnuala Kenny have completed the programme to date. At the graduation ceremony in November 2012, a ‘Revival’ participant

Revival Class of 2012

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Supporting young people steering group responsible for the Disadvantaged young people are a management of Little Stars. This target group of the LCDP and SWMDC steering group includes representation has a dedicated Youth worker, funded from Mayo Travellers’ Support Group, through the programme supporting Mayo County Childcare Committee, initiatives and programmes aimed at Tacú FRC and parents. With the disadvantaged young people. guidance of the steering group, Little Stars Afterschool opened in Case study – Little Stars September 2012. Afterschool, Ballinrobe Travellers are one of the most The aim of Little Stars is to help excluded groups in Irish society. support Traveller children’s education. SWMDC has a strong track record in School drop-out rates are very high for promoting initiatives that positively Travellers and we hope that Little impact on Travellers and help them Stars will help to encourage children to integrate into mainstream society. For engage in the education system for many years, SWMDC ran a ‘Little longer. Little Stars operates for 38 Stars’ crèche in Ballinrobe that weeks per year with opening hours provided affordable childcare to that meet the needs of working parents Traveller women while they were or those in education or training. attending the Traveller Training There has been huge uptake of the Centre. This Training Centre is now service, with 20 children attending. closed and so the crèche ceased This is the maximum that the service operations in May 2012. can cater for and there are an In the summer of 2012, the LCDP additional 10 children on a waiting list. Youth worker completed some primary Attendance is consistently high and research on childcare needs in this proves the worth and value that Ballinrobe. This research was carried the children and their parents place on out with Tacú Family and Community the service. Resource Centre (FRC), Ballinrobe and was also supported by Mayo Comments from children and parents County Childcare Committee and include the following: Mayo Travellers’ Support Group. The “I like everyone in the afterschool club. results from this highlighted a need for I like the activities and having my an afterschool service for Travellers in homework done for when I get home”, Ballinrobe. 8 year old boy

Following from this, SWMDC obtained “I find my son has more confidence since he started the afterschool club, €28,530.40 from the National he talks more”, Parent Childcare Investment Programme under the Community Childcare “My children love it, they get to mix Subvention Scheme (CCS) to set up with other children and have opportunities to do lots of other an afterschool called ‘Little Stars’. activities”, Parent SWMDC then established and led a

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 “I like the workers they help me with MYMHI commissioned a study to my homework. I like that we do our explore the feasibility of establishing a homework after our food. I like doing youth mental health support service for art and spending time with friends”, 7 County Mayo. year old girl This research explored the experiences of young people, service providers, communities and schools so as to provide insights and understanding of the experience of youth mental health needs in County Mayo.

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Children in Little Stars receiving workshop was held with a group of baking lessons young people where the research and its recommendations were highlighted and explained. The young people then Case study – Mayo Mental Health developed a youth-friendly, jargon-free Youth Initiative version of the research. SWMDC regularly works in partnership with groups and agencies right across The full report is called ‘Developing a Mayo to develop solutions to wider Youth Mental Health and Well Being social problems. In recent times, Support Structure for County Mayo’ County Mayo experienced a significant and it, and the youth-friendly version, increase in the incidences of suicide was launched in April 2012 by An amongst its youth population. In Taoiseach Enda Kenny. response to this, Mayo Mental Health Youth Initiative (MMHYI) was MYMHI is now working to ensure that established. this integrated, youth mental health support service for County Mayo will MMHYI has representation from right be up and running very soon. This will across the statutory and community be due in no small part to the funding sector in Mayo including VEC, HSE, and developmental support provided County Development Board, youth by SWMDC. organisations, young people, and community representatives. The group’s mission is to establish and For more information see: sustain an effective youth mental http://www.southmayo.com/index.php/l health support service for all young atest-news/154-research-on-youth- people aged 14 - 25 in Mayo. mental-health-launch SWMDC has taken a key role in the development of this group and its mission through our LCDP-funded Youth worker.

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An Taoiseach Enda Kenny launching the MYMHI feasibility study. Catherine McCloskey, Youth worker with SWMDC, is pictured third from the left.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Supporting communities Sheds in Mayo, one in Castlebar and The LCDP supports a wide range of one in Claremorris. activities and programmes within communities, all aimed at engaging o Claremorris with isolated and disadvantaged The Men’s Shed in Claremorris formed groups and individuals. In 2012, we as a result of an LCDP programme for supported gardening programmes; unemployed men delivered in 2011 work with older people’s groups and entitled ‘Where Now, What Next?’ The family carers and a lot more besides. group was also supported by Claremorris Family and Community Case study – Supporting the Resource Centre (FRC). By the end of development of Men’s Sheds 2012, they were successful in The motto of the Irish Men’s Sheds obtaining their own premises in Association is “Men don’t talk face to Claremorris to develop a Shed project. face; they talk shoulder to shoulder”. The Men’s Shed movement originated The LCDP provided support to this in Australia in the mid-1990’s. They group by funding, developing and developed out of concerns about the delivering a ‘Personal Health and isolation of men and the subsequent Fitness’ programme in autumn 2012. effects that this could have on men’s This programme was well received health. with benefits idenfitied as follows : The idea of the Shed came from the “meeting new people and sharing ideas shed in a backyard scenario, where a and experiences”; “information on man would go and carry out tasks, e.g. what way to … keep the head straight”; perhaps restoring furniture or fixing “enlightening” lawn mowers. Rather than men going out to the backyard, the concept of a communal Shed was developed, where men could come together in a friendly environment to work on projects at their own pace and in the company of other men.

News of the Shed movement spread to Ireland and the Dept. of Health’s National Men’s Health Policy 2008- 2013 refers to Men’s Sheds as a good example of how community-based health promotion can successfully Feeling the Beat – ‘Personal Health and target men. The Irish Men’s Sheds Fitness’, Claremorris Association was set up in January 2011 with the purpose of supporting the development and sustainability of Men’s Sheds. In 2012, the LCDP supported the development of two 26

SWMDC Annual Report 2012 o Castlebar The first public meeting of Castlebar As the membership of the shed grew, Men’s Shed was held at the beginning a need was identified for a culture of of April 2012 and since then safety awareness to be instilled in all membership has gone from strength to members who use the shed. A tailor strength. The group originally based made course ‘Safety Awareness for themselves in Le Chéile Family and Castlebar Men’s Shed’ was designed Community Resource Centre (FRC), and delivered in November 2012. Castlebar. They quickly outgrew this space and moved to an industrial unit.

Safety Awareness in the Men’s Shed, Castlebar

Looking towards 2013 The LCDP team has lots of innovative projects and activities planned for 2013. We are delighted that we have been awarded the contract to remain working in Achill, Ballycroy and Tourmakeady.

This is a great compliment to the way that we incorporated these areas into our workplan in 2012, without any increase in staff resources. We are confident that our results and the quality of our work in 2013 will remain high. We look forward to working with people and communities right across the South and West Mayo area in the coming year.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 3. Community Employment Schemes

Community Employment (CE) is a facilities, bandstand, fishing jetties, nationwide employment programme and seating throughout the park. now administered by the Department of Social Protection (formerly FAS). SWMDC manages two CE schemes in Mayo, CE South and CE West. The schemes help long-term unemployed people to re-enter the workforce by breaking their experience of McMahon Park, Claremorris unemployment through a return to Case Study – St Vincent de Paul work routine. In Castlebar, St. Vincent de Paul also The CE participants are placed in benefits from CE with 4 shop voluntary community groups. This assistants and 1 van driver. The shop enables participants to service the assistants gain valuable retail wide-ranging needs of those experience in the charity shop sector communities. Scheme participants that is becoming more commercial in also receive training in skills that may its approach to fundraising. The driver lead to work opportunities. facilitates collection of items throughout the Castlebar area, making Some examples of the work under the it easier for people to donate to this south and west Mayo CE shemes worthy cause. include: Case Study – Linenhall Arts Centre Case Study - TACU Family The Linenhall Arts Centre, Castlebar is Resource Centre also a beneficiary. SWMDC supports In TACU FRC, Ballinrobe, 4 CE one administrator and four art workers participants are employed in clerical in the centre. Their work includes and resource work for the centre. promoting the Linenhall Arts Centre, They provide support for the different general administration and art groups that avail of the centre workshops for school children. including members of the Travelling community, single parents, local Case Study - Sharkey Hill community groups and Alcoholics Community Centre Anonymous meetings. In Sharkey Hill Community Centre, Westport, SWMDC supports 4 Case Study – McMahon Park homework assistants, 1 afterschool In Claremorris, the local community worker and 1 pre-school worker. has benefitted enormously from the These services are a huge support to work provided by 4 participants of the parents and teachers. scheme through their management of For more information see: McMahon Park. The participants http://www.southmayo.com/index.php/ maintain and repair the lakeshore programmes.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 4. Rural Social Scheme

The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) is The scheme work to date includes: ü SWMDC’s largest work placement Maintenance and development programme. Started in 2004, the RSS works at Davitt Park ü is a social welfare payment that Preparation and delivery of meals supplements low-income farming and on wheels service ü fishing families. The scheme is open Planting, maintenance and to any member of the farming or landscaping of green areas fishing household, subject to certain The scheme is also involved in once- conditions. off projects such as: SWMDC manages 10 Rural Social ü Small scale renovation works to Schemes with an average of 20 railway bridge participants per scheme. These ü Preparation and organisation for schemes currently support 267 ‘Parishes Together 2013’ community groups. At the end of ü Hard-landscaping at Ballindine 2012, we had 191 RSS participants Community Centre employed across south and west ü Small scale building and green Mayo. area works at Davitt Park ü Creative writing classes which The work undertaken by RSS workers resulted in publication of stories varies, but includes: and poetry ü Maintenance and enhancement of Working together, the Rural Social walks and trails ü Village and countryside Scheme and locals have enhanced enhancement many aspects of community life in ü Warmer Homes Initiative Ballindine. ü Social Care ü Administration/Clerical duties Case Study - Louisburgh Meals on Apart from the financial benefit, many Wheels participants enjoy the social interaction The Louisburgh/Killeen Seniors and community involvement that Citizens Committee set up Louisburgh comes with the scheme. Meals on Wheels in 2005. The service operates out of the local Health Case Study – Ballindine RSS Service Executive (HSE) kitchen in On the Mayo border with Galway, the Louisburgh Health Centre. small village of Ballindine is an RSS showcase. The local scheme is Louisburgh Meals on Wheels started evident across the village through the with only five clients. As the service following clubs and groups: grew, the group applied to SWMDC for • Davitts GAA RSS participants. Together with the • Meals on Wheels committee, 2 RSS participants started • Active Retired Assocation to expand the service to more people • Ballindine Community Centre in more areas. • Ballindine Tidy Towns • St. Joseph’s Church & Graveyards

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Case Study - Crann Mór Sensory Garden One of the groups that has benefited from both the Rural Social Scheme and the Tús Initiative, is Crann Mór, a Western Care facility in Ballinrobe. As well as caregiving, RSS and Tús participants are also involved in other projects. A good example of this work Meals on Wheels ready to make their deliveries is the sensory garden project. Client numbers rose steadily and within the first year, Louisburgh Meals Originally, this project was intended to on Wheels was providing meals to cut back some overhanging trees. over 30 people. However as the work progressed, it became obvious that the newly At this point, the group decided to exposed area had enormous potential. extend the service to two days. The committee also started serving meals Management, staff, service users, in the Health Centre where local senior RSS and Tús participants and citizens could meet and dine together. supervisors discussed the options and To meet demand the committee agreed on a sensory garden. As a bought a delivery van and an space that addresses all the senses; it accessible minibus to bring people to can help develop the sensory system and from the centre. of a child with sensory dysfunction.

Early in 2012 the service was With the help of the RSS and Tús extended to three days, not including Initiative, Western Care now has as a the Friday Lunch Club. recreational space that can also be There are currently 8 RSS staff used as a developmental tool. working in food preparation and deliveries and 2 others drive the minibus. • Over 70 meals delivered weekly • 75 meals served in the centre weekly

Sensory garden at Western Care

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 5. Tús Initiative

The Tús initiative is a community work Case Study – Piotr, Ballinrobe placement scheme providing short- Piotr is a member of the Polish term work opportunities for the long- community living in Ballinrobe. At his term unemployed (one year plus). interview, it was clear that Piotr possessed excellent English language Set-up in 2011 by the Department of skills. Social Protection, the initiative aims to give long-term unemployed people the A needs analysis of the local Polish opportunity to gain meaningful work community found that limited English is experience. Names are picked at one of the main barriers for Polish random from the live register and people accessing services. SWMDC interviews each person. This ensures that the person’s skills and Working with Tacu FRC, Ballinrobe interests are matched with the Piotr has, through interpretation and appropriate community group. translation, assisted more than 100 members of the Polish community to Tús participants work 19½ hours a access education, legal, medical, week in exchange for an increase in social services and employment their social welfare payments. advice. Participants are placed in community projects for a maximum 12 months. Piotr also provides weekly English Since it started SWDMC has employed language classes to 15-20 members of 140 people on the Tús Initiative. the Polish community. Students have These people have supported 226 found it much easier to learn English local community groups. from a person who is also fluent in Polish. All of the work experience is community-based and includes: As a result of this placement Piotr has developed his translation, • Environmental Work • Childcare interpretation and training skills. This • Heritage and culture experience will enhance his CV and • Community Care hopefully lead him into employment.

While adding to their practical work Case Study - Western Care experience, Tús participants can make Chris was accepted onto the Tús a significant difference in the local Initiative in September 2011. From his communities where they are based. interview it was recognised that, while To give a flavour of the scheme, the he was a qualified plasterer, he had an following are examples of just some interest in social care but lacked Tús placements to date. experience in this area.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Following discussions with Western the first time she has managed a Care, Chris was offered a placement in project of this size on her own. their Castlebar day centre. She is developing her project Chris fitted easily into the routine of the management skills and building a day care centre. He experienced first- network of contacts that she can use hand the nature of the work involved, once her Tús placement ends. the rewards and challenges of social During her time on Tús, Sarah has care. decided to set up her own ecology consultancy company. She received Once his 12 month contract finished, mentoring and funding to participate Chris has continued to work voluntarily on ecological courses. with the service users. He also voluntarily lent his plastering skills to a The Tús Initiative has given Sarah the small building project at the centre. chance to gain practical work experience, investigate self- Chris has enjoyed his time with employment and add to her own Western Care and is actively looking knowledge base. for ways to get back into social care. He hopes that his practical care work experience will open up opportunities For more information see: for him in the future. http://www.southmayo.com/index.php/ programmes

Case Study - Red Grouse Conservation As a qualified and experienced ecologist, Sarah presented the Tús Initiative with a rare set of skills. While a placement may have proved difficult, the Mulranny Environmental Group offered the ideal work experience opportunity. The group has initiated a Red Grouse conservation project. It is Sarah’s role to study the condition of the endangered bird and its habitat in Mulranny and surrounding areas. Sarah will be expected to identify and recommend wildlife management practices that will boost the bird’s declining population.

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 6. Walks Scheme and Rural Recreation Programme The Walks Scheme was launched in • Promote and encourage the 2008 by Éamon Ó Cuív, TD former development, delivery and Minister for Community, Rural and improvement of recreational Gaeltacht Affairs. The Department of projects, infrastructure and land the Environment, Community and and water based activities Local Government is now responsible • Develop, improve and promote for the scheme. other outdoor recreational activities such as mountain access The Walks Scheme involves the development, enhancement and The RRO delivers these objectives in maintenance of National Waymarked close co-operation with State Ways, Fáilte Ireland approved looped Agencies, Mayo County Council and walks and other priority trails. community groups. Our RRO is currently involved in a range of In return for a payment, landowners projects such as: agree to repair, upgrade and maintain • Securing retention of the Walks the route across their lands. The Scheme in south and west Mayo landowner also agrees to offer access for the next 5 years to walkers, who must adhere to the • Participating in the roll out the pilot walking principles of ‘Leave No Trace’. Blue Way project, a new concept to develop low input high impact In SWMDC, we operate the Walks water based amenities that will Scheme on the following National encourage visitors to engage with Trails Offices approved routes: the sea • The Western Way • Linking Western Way between Galway and Mayo, creating an • Burrishoole Loops international standard multi-day • Clogher Loop walking route. • Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail • Investigating the possibility of a mountain access scheme in the In 2012, we had 214 landowners on Mayo hills. the scheme who received payments of • Developing a Code of Practice for almost €210,000. The current scheme Croagh Patrick is due to end in 2013/2014.

Our Rural Recreational Officer (RRO) administers the Walks Scheme. Cathleen is one of 12 RROs across Ireland responsible for a range of recreational services. These services also include implementing key National Countryside Recreation Strategy Croagh Patrick Heritage Trail objectives:

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 7. Western Regional Drugs Task Force SWMDC hosts two of the funded The Western Region Drugs Task projects, which are the Community Force (WRDTF) is a co-ordinating Liaison Worker (CLW) for Mayo/North body established in May 2003 as one Roscommon and Drug Education of key recommendations of the Support Worker (DESW) for National Drugs Strategy. Mayo/Roscommon. Using a partnership approach, it was established to research, develop and In 2012, the Community Liaison implement a co-ordinated response to Worker was involved in numerous substance abuse. Established on a projects such as drug and alcohol regional basis, SWMDC works in policy development and supporting partnership with WRDTF in Mayo and communities to tackle their substance north Roscommon. abuse problems. In Ballinrobe and Elphin the CLW helped these The overall aim of the WRDTF is to communities to develop their own significantly reduce the harm caused response to drug and alcohol issues to individuals and society by the through the Community Harm misuse of drugs through a concerted Reduction Initiative (CHRI). focus on the five pillars of the National Drugs Strategy (NDS): In 2012, the Drug Education Support 1 Supply Reduction Worker organised several campaigns 2 Prevention to increase community awareness of 3 Treatment substance use and its related 4 Rehabilitation harm/issues through drug education 5 Research training initiatives. Both workers were involved in other In addition to the traditional list of initiatives during 2012 such as: substances, the WRDTF includes • Castlerea Prison Pre-release alcohol in its definitions of abused programme substances. Alcohol is recognised as • Mayo Junior Cert Results Night the most commonly used substance in Project the region. • WRDTF Drug and Alcohol The Western Region Drugs Task Awareness Week 2012 Force funds projects that support and assist in the implementation of the WRDTF strategic plan ‘The Way For more information see: Forward 2011-2014’. www.wrdtf.ie

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 8. Newport Local Training Initiative

Newport Local Training Initiative (Newport LTI), based in Cuan Modh, Newport, provides training and work experience programmes. Funded by SOLAS (formerly FAS), these 26-week programmes are available to unemployed people over 16 years old.

Newport LTI is equipped with a state- of-the-art computer training centre, Newport LTI attracts people of all ages. that can cater for up to 14 people. Looking forward to 2013, Newport LTI is planning to build on previous In 2012, Newport LTI offered certified success and offer a FETAC Level 5 training in Equalskills, ECDL Core and Major Award in Business ECDL Advanced. During the year, 32 Administration. people completed one of these intensive training courses. This new programme will provide job ready skills to those who are currently Newport LTI is a vital training resource unemployed. The programme will in a peripheral rural community. The include eight modules including centre gives people access to gain Marketing, Business Administration skills that are needed by employers. and Word Processing. Participants on Indeed, many graduates of Newport the programme will also have the LTI go on to employment or further opportunity to gain practical work education. experience as part of their training. For more information see: www.southmayo.com/index.php/progra mmes/newport-local-training-initiative

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Completed LEADER Programme Projects as at 31st December 2012 Name Area Project Description Grant Paid Private Total Contribution Investment Achill Bike Hire Achill Purchase of fifty bicycles to start up a bicycle hire business €12,328.47 €12,328.47 €24,656.94 Achill Pipe Band Achill Purchase instruments for junior band training €1,945.03 €648.35 €2,593.38 Achill Tourism Ltd. Achill Purchase equipment for festivals and events €1,312.65 €437.55 €1,750.20 Adventure West Louisburgh Development of tourism Louisburgh enterprise, incl. drying room & accommodation €26,551.08 €26,551.08 €53,102.16 All Stars Stage School Shrule Develop school of performing arts & upgrade facilities €30,451.91 €30,451.91 €60,903.82 Allergy Lifestyle Castlebar Research the needs of the allergy market and business opportunities €1,861.90 €620.64 €2,482.54 Anna McGough Newport Dog Grooming training course participation €1,900.00 €0.00 €1,900.00 Anthony Heneghan Breaffy Design and develop coal trolley and clothes bunker prototypes €9,297.51 €3,099.18 €12,396.69 ATIR Castlebar Develop innovative online shapewear business €5,030.00 €2,630.00 €7,660.00 Balla Community Balla New community Council playground €59,972.00 €1,991.02 €61,963.02 Balla Community Balla Funding towards capital Resources Ltd. equipment to support cultural activities €5,369.64 €1,789.89 €7,159.53 Balla Community Balla Feasibility study into Walled Garden development of Balla walled garden €3,600.00 €400.00 €4,000.00 Balla No Name Club Balla Publication of historical book about Balla and the historical demesne €900.00 €300.00 €1,200.00 Ballindine Community Ballindine Upgrade of community Centre Ltd. centre facilities €72,313.68 €24,104.57 €96,418.25 Ballindine/Irishtown Ballindine/ Publication of writings "You Active Retirement Irishtown Couldn't Leave It After You" €1,650.00 €550.00 €2,200.00 Ballinrobe & District Ballinrobe Installation of security Trout Anglers Assoc. system at Lough Mask €11,239.68 €3,746.57 €14,986.25 Ballinrobe Active Ballinrobe Publication of writings 'Red Retirement Shoes & No Clichés' €1,939.50 €646.50 €2,586.00 Ballinrobe Agricultural Ballinrobe Purchase of equipment Show €3,326.55 €1,108.85 €4,435.40 Ballinrobe Ballinrobe Development of an Archaeological & interactive heritage website Historical Society €2,525.18 €841.73 €3,366.91 Ballinrobe Bio Gas Ltd. Ballinrobe Feasibility study into viability of an anaerobic digester/biogas plant €11,234.56 €3,744.86 €14,979.42 Ballinrobe Community Ballinrobe Sculpture commemorating Development Council John King €35,728.12 €11,909.38 €47,637.50 Ballinrobe Community Ballinrobe Publish marketing material Development Council for local heritage walk €2,078.25 €692.75 €2,771.00 Ballinrobe Family Ballinrobe Construction and fitting out Resource Centre of community building €150,000.00 €52,081.35 €202,081.35 Ballinrobe Tourism Ballinrobe Commemoration of Felix Waitkus landing in Ballinrobe €2,400.00 €800.00 €3,200.00 Ballinrobe Town Park Ballinrobe Development of Ballinrobe Company Ltd. Town Park €144,994.65 €47,831.55 €192,826.20 Ballinrobe Waste Ballinrobe Business expansion of Disposal Ltd. recycling services €132,031.80 €132,031.81 €264,063.61 Ballintubber Resource Ballintubber Purchase of equipment and Centre Ltd. development of new walkway €74,601.71 €24,867.24 €99,468.95 Ballyglass Community Ballyglass Develop community Council facilities €22,562.43 €7,520.82 €30,083.25

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Name Area Project Description Grant Paid Private Total Contribution Investment Ballyglass Community Ballyglass Development of enclosed Walking Track walking track €47,950.00 €15,984.00 €63,934.00 Ballyvary/Keelogues Ballyvary Upgrade of community Community Dev. Ltd. facilities €3,675.00 €1,225.00 €4,900.00 Ballyvary/Keelogues Ballyvary Install outdoor gym and Development Co. Ltd. recreation facilities €108,994.25 €36,331.45 €145,325.70 Banna Piob Chuan Westport Uniforms and instruments Modh for community pipe band €31,074.80 €10,358.27 €41,433.07 Bellacragher Bay Boat Claggan The Purchase of 4 Club catamarans and equipment €30,622.67 €10,207.56 €40,830.23 Big Adventure Islands Westport Establishment of new Ltd. adventure tourism business €45,804.84 €45,804.85 €91,609.69 Bigartmedia Westport Purchase of equipment for new digital media training business €3,366.50 €3,366.51 €6,733.01 Bofeenaun Community Bofeenaun Development of Centre Community walk in village of Bofeenaun €35,688.08 €14,020.16 €49,708.24 Brackloon and Brackloon/ Funding towards Drummin District Drummin renovation works to Community Council Brackloon and Drummin and Company Ltd. Community Centre €22,772.64 €7,590.88 €30,363.52 Brickens Community Brickens Refurbishment of Centre community centre €12,510.00 €4,170.00 €16,680.00 Business in the Castlebar Assess viability of recycling Community and restoration project €8,550.00 €950.00 €9,500.00 Carl Maddox Louisburgh Purchase equipment for adventure business €4,247.19 €4,247.19 €8,494.38 Carmen Garcia- Westport Feasibility study to assess Carballeira and develop a Celtic artwork business €2,722.50 €907.50 €3,630.00 Carnacon Community Carnacon Refurbishment of Development Assoc. community kitchen facilities €15,970.41 €5,323.47 €21,293.88 Castlebar Social Castlebar Refurbishment of kitchen Services Ltd. and facilities €25,147.50 €8,382.50 €33,530.00 Celtic Journey Westport Establish new Irish mythology gift business €9,080.60 €3,976.10 €13,056.70 Chambers Clan Newport Publish Chambers Clan book €3,481.50 €1,160.00 €4,641.50 Cherry Blossom Ballyvary Purchase of equipment for Bakery new specialised artisan bakery €16,718.78 €16,718.79 €33,437.57 Christian Cooke Lecanvey Training in Advanced Routing and Network and ISP Management €4,850.00 €0.00 €4,850.00 Claim the Frame Westport Funding to develop company website €10,500.00 €3,500.00 €14,000.00 Clár IRD Claremorris Training in commercial horticulture 'Growing Locally' €54,500.00 €1,600.00 €56,100.00 Claremorris Arts Claremorris Training in art appreciation Committee for Open Art Exhibition €2,800.00 €0.00 €2,800.00 Claremorris Claremorris Volunteer and Community Radio management training €4,900.00 €0.00 €4,900.00 Claremorris Claremorris Extension to community Community recreational facilities Recreational Centre €149,850.00 €49,950.00 €199,800.00 Claremorris Loop Walk Claremorris Develop Clare Lake loop walk €53,248.50 €17,749.50 €70,998.00 Claremorris No Name Claremorris Purchase of youth centre Club equipment €4,735.88 €1,578.63 €6,314.51 Claremorris Claremorris Development of parkland Racecourse Trust walk €27,027.00 €9,009.25 €36,036.25 Clew Bay Bike Hire Newport Establish new bike hire & Ltd. activity business €15,988.50 €15,988.51 €31,977.01 Clew Bay Charters Newport Establish new tourist charter boat service €34,615.00 €34,615.00 €69,230.00 Clew Bay Heritage Westport Develop business plan, Centre Ltd./Westport website, training and Historical Society computer equipment €10,870.50 €2,123.50 €12,994.00

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Name Area Project Description Grant Paid Private Total Contribution Investment Clew Bay Heritage Westport Heritage publication Centre Ltd./Westport recording 100 years of Historical Society soccer in Westport €8,388.75 €2,796.25 €11,185.00 Clew Bay Marine Westport Installation of crane and Services upgrade of work vessel to expand services provided. €19,448.34 €19,448.35 €38,896.69 Coiste Cultur Teanga Tourmakeady Purchase of new wood agus Forbartha Mhic turning machines for Eadaigh training purposes. €1,875.00 €625.00 €2,500.00 Coiste Cultur Teanga Tourmakeady Community wood turning agus Forbartha Mhic training course Eadaigh €2,300.00 €0.00 €2,300.00 Comhlacht Forbartha Achill Investment new equipment Áitiúil Acla Teo for IT Training Centre. €17,153.19 €5,717.73 €22,870.92 Connaught Sheep Ballinrobe Purchase of equipment and Shearing And Wool promotion of Connaught Handling Sheep Shearing and Wool Championship Handling Championship €17,500.92 €0.00 €17,500.92 Country Kitchen Shrule Funding towards Heritage publication costs of a book of heritage recipes €1,912.50 €954.50 €2,867.00 Crimlin Community Crimlin Support towards Arts instruments and uniforms for community pipe band €18,767.76 €6,255.92 €25,023.68 Crossboyne Crossboyne Development of community Community Council park along River Robe €22,107.87 €7,369.30 €29,477.17 Cuan Modh Newport Purchase new suite of computers for Cuan Modh training centre €7,086.54 €2,362.19 €9,448.73 Cuinneog Ltd. Balla Development of marketing plan €6,187.50 €2,062.50 €8,250.00 Destine Software Islandeady The development of an interactive software programme €29,786.62 €9,928.88 €39,715.50 Development Cong Lough Corrib World Association of Cong Varsities Trout Fly Fishing Competition €3,346.50 €1,115.50 €4,462.00 Dhara Kelly Westport Renovation & upgrade of Cloona Health Retreat €26,235.00 €26,235.00 €52,470.00 Edel O'Malley Westport Training as a Data Protection Practitioner €1,350.00 €0.00 €1,350.00 Edward Barrett Claremorris Conversion of existing buildings to farm hostel €47,795.16 €47,795.16 €95,590.32 Electric Escapes Westport Purchase electric bikes for activity tours €12,757.08 €12,757.09 €25,514.17 Fahy Community Fahy Renovation of old school Development Ltd. for community use €148,264.00 €49,422.00 €197,686.00 Fergus McManamon Newport Training to develop energy management business €23,590.14 €15,954.96 €39,545.10 Full Health Medical Ballintubber Develop Full Health, an IT Ltd. based healthscreening service €30,000.00 €17,200.08 €47,200.08 Garrymore Foroige Garrymore Publication of writings 'I remember' €1,368.00 €456.00 €1,824.00 Gerard Bourke Louisburgh Investigate viability of on- farm tourism business €9,066.93 €3,002.32 €12,069.25 Giant Technologies Islandeady Development of Software prototype/application €27,825.00 €9,275.00 €37,100.00 Glencorrib Kilroe Glencorrib/ Redevelopment of Community Centre Kilroe community centre at Glencorrib €92,691.34 €30,897.12 €123,588.46 Glenisland Co- Glenisland Develop lakeside facilities Operative for anglers at Lough Beltra €53,049.75 €17,683.25 €70,733.00 Harmon Bikes Westport Start up of electric bicycle company €12,757.08 €12,757.09 €25,514.17 Hearth - Art for Older Ballinrobe funding of creativity and People at Home artistic workshops for older people €30,198.12 €0.00 €30,198.12 Hugh O'Donnell t/a Westport Purchase of equipment to Westport Marine expand growing framing Supplies business €8,025.00 €2,675.00 €10,700.00 38

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Iain Price Islandeady Study on development of micro-brewery & training in brewing skills €1,822.17 €250.00 €2,072.17 Ian & Louise Moore Westport Equipment for new zorbing and activity business €52,672.12 €30,026.33 €82,698.45 Ideal Quality Gifts Ltd. Westport Provision of mentoring assistance to start up a new toy manufacturing and supply business €7,983.15 €5,483.15 €13,466.30 Ireland West Castlebar Mentoring and business Motorhomes advisory support €2,250.00 €750.00 €3,000.00 Irishtown Community Irishtown Development of new Development community playground €74,973.75 €24,991.25 €99,965.00 Island Hopping in the Clare Island Training for tourism West providers to develop Island Hopping package €1,536.47 €108.82 €1,645.29 Islandeady Community Islandeady Heritage publication Council 'Through the Eye of the Bridge' €4,125.00 €1,375.00 €5,500.00 Jack and Eddie's Westport Purchase of equipment and marketing for food business €4,346.38 €6,519.57 €10,865.95 Jaime Browne Claremorris Funding towards training in start-up brewery course €1,221.13 €0.00 €1,221.13 Jenny Brennan t/a Ballinrobe Support to develop Virtual Office Worx innovative new SME support business €2,587.50 €862.50 €3,450.00 John McDonagh Louisburgh Development of designs for new tourism souvenir business €3,653.10 €1,217.70 €4,870.20 Killadoon School Killadoon Publish writings 'School Reunion Committee with a View' €8,163.00 €2,721.00 €10,884.00 Killawalla Community Killawalla Publish Killawalla Council Ltd. Community Futures Action Plan €1,842.30 €204.70 €2,047.00 Killeen Community Killeen New community Council playground €73,125.00 €24,375.00 €97,500.00 Kilmaine Community Kilmaine Refurbishment and Centre extension of community centre €16,262.15 €5,420.72 €21,682.87 Knowledge Clinic Kilmeena Support new webinar business with equipment and marketing support €6,420.22 €6,420.21 €12, 820.43 Lecanvey Community Lecanvey Extension & refurbishment Centre Ltd. of community centre €79,135.54 €26,378.53 €105,514.07 Lotide Fine Foods Ltd. Kilmeena Expansion of innovative artisan food business €61,451.50 €55,872.00 €117,323.50 Louisburgh Horse Louisburgh Purchase of equine show Show equipment €11,880.00 €3,960.00 €15,840.00 Mairead Dooley Claremorris BSc in Rural Development in NUI Galway €3,400.00 €0.00 €3,400.00 Marie Lyons Louisburgh Equipment for innovative training business €1,616.97 €1,616.97 €3,233.94 Mary O’Toole Westport BSc in Rural Development in NUI Galway €3,424.00 €0.00 €3,424.00 Mayo Abbey Parish Mayo Abbey Review community council Development Co. Ltd. structures and management €5,580.00 €620.00 €6,200.00 Mayo Abbey Training Mayo Abbey Development of training Kitchen kitchen €57,035.71 €19,011.91 €76,047.62 Mayo Association Area Wide Support towards delivery of Dublin Mayo Day in Dublin €35,024.31 €11,674.88 €46,699.19 Mayo Foroige District Westport Creation of website for Council Mayo Foroige network €1,650.00 €550.00 €2,200.00 Mayo Writers Block Claremorris Purchase essential ICT equipment €1,781.25 €593.75 €2,375.00 Michael Davitt National Castlebar Promotional equipment to Memorial Association market Davitt Museum €1,643.25 €547.75 €2,191.00 MOB Training Ltd. t/a Westport Purchase of innovative Fitness West specialist equipment to expand innovative training business €8,656.35 €8,656.35 €17,312.70 39

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Mosaic Ltd Castlebar Purchase of equipment, office furniture, signage, telecoms and IT systems €14,303.12 €13,305.42 €27,608.54 Mulranny Tiernaur Mulranny Publish Mulranny Amenity Co. Ltd. Community Futures Action Plan €8,257.78 €2,343.00 €10,600.78 Newport & District Newport Publish Newport Development Community Futures Action Company Plan €1,485.00 €165.00 €1,650.00 Newport Foroige Club Newport Refurbishment of existing youthclub €3,000.00 €1,000.00 €4,000.00 Newport Regatta Club Newport Purchase equipment for (Splash) Splash summer programme €11,818.90 €3,939.64 €15,758.54 Nigel O'Reilly t/a Claremorris Purchase of Laser welder Goldsmith Ltd. for niche goldsmithing business €11,238.00 €0.00 €11,238.00 Parke Community Parke Heritage publication - Centre Parke & Turlough Yesterday & Today 1911- 2011 €7,800.00 €5,700.00 €13,500.00 Partry Community Partry Extension of community Council centre facilities €28,607.94 €9,535.99 €38,143.93 Patrick McGing T/a Mc Claremorris Purchase of equipment for Ging Plant Hire the production of water meter keys €2,274.39 €758.13 €3,032.52 Rally Pacenotes Sales Claremorris Purchase of equipment for a rally pacenote business €4,812.24 €4,812.25 €9,624.49 Reek and Roll Ltd. t/a Westport Purchase and installation of Adventure West a zipwire ride for new adventure business €10,611.99 €10,012.00 €20,623.99 Ronan Mitchell Westport Purchase of equipment for commercial spray booth for large vehicles €22,344.81 €22,344.81 €44,689.62 Roundfort Community Roundfort Refurbishment of Centre community centre €15,717.00 €5,239.00 €20,956.00 Ruth Flannelly Westport Purchase of equipment for digital art media business €1,311.74 €1,311.74 €2,623.48 Saoirse Na Mara Sea Westport Establish new mobile Kayaking kayaking business €9,869.00 €9,869.32 €19,738.32 Sean Nestor Castlebar Refurbishment of Caravan Park €11,009.50 €11,009.50 €22,019.00 Shanvalley Innovative Breaffy Innovative seafood product food Company development €1,875.00 €625.00 €2,500.00 St Colman's Church Mayo Abbey Publication of centenary Pastoral Council booklet and concert programme €4,396.20 €1,465.40 €5,861.60 SWMDC - Adventure Area Wide Delivery of adventure Tourism Potential in tourism training during Mayo Mayo ideas Week 2012 €3,217.59 €0.01 €3,217.60 SWMDC - Artisan Area Wide Mentoring and networking Food Development for small food producers €6,517.92 €0.00 €6,517.92 SWMDC - Back to Area Wide Deliver ‘Back to Business’ Business Workshops workshops €2,862.30 €0.00 €2,862.30 SWMDC – Biodiversity Area Wide Biodiversity training in the Training community €3,180.00 €0.00 €3,180.00 SWMDC - Blueways Area Wide Delivery of pilot snorkel Pilot Training Project guide training course €1,970.00 €0.00 €1,970.00 SWMDC - Community Area Wide ‘Community Futures' Future’s Training training programmes €9,000.00 €0.00 €9,000.00 SWMDC - Community Area Wide Training to support Training community organisations €5,100.00 €0.00 €5,100.00 SWMDC - Community Area Wide Community training Training courses €6,060.02 €0.00 €6,060.02 SWMDC - Craft Sector Area Wide Analysis of Craft Sector in Analysis South and West Mayo €3,664.38 €407.17 €4,071.55 SWMDC - Enterprise Area Wide Enterprise animation Animation events across area €7,510.85 €0.00 €7,510.85 SWMDC - Area Wide Entrepreneurship boot Entrepreneurship Boot camp for LEADER clients Camp €3,568.21 €0.00 €3,568.21 40

SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Name Area Project Description Grant Paid Private Total Contribution Investment SWMDC - Female Area Wide Business start-up training Entrepreneur Training for rural women €6,183.04 €0.00 €6,183.04 SWMDC – Motivation Area Wide ‘Motivation for for Diversification (1) Diversification’ training €972.22 €0.00 €972.22 SWMDC - Motivation Area Wide Delivery of ‘Motivation for for Diversification (2) Diversification' training €1,854.00 €0.00 €1,854.00 SWMDC - Power Area Wide Training for young people Down Show Training for global challenges €16,374.00 €0.00 €16,374.00 SWMDC - Renewable Area Wide Renewable energy Energy opportunities for SMEs €1,686.63 €0.00 €1,686.63 SWMDC - Rural Area Wide Work readiness training for Women’s Initiative rural women €29,931.70 €0.00 €29,931.70 SWMDC - SME Area Wide Provide business training in Training Programme cooperation with MNELP €15,666.65 €0.00 €15,666.65 SWMDC - Small Area Wide New business development Business Training programme €6,900.00 €0.00 €6,900.00 SWMDC - Tourism Area Wide Deliver training to World Marketing Training Tourism Market attendees €3,287.82 €0.00 €3,287.82 SWMDC - Traditional Area Wide Delivery of traditional skills Skills Training training and lectures €24,716.16 €0.00 €24,716.16 SWMDC - Training Newport Develop database of and Mentoring trainers and mentors €12,675.11 €0.00 €12,675.11 SWMDC - Walkers Area Wide Walkers Welcome training- Welcome Cong, Newport & Mulranny €3,810.00 €0.00 €3,810.00 SWMDC - Wind Area Wide Wind energy seminar - Energy Seminar 'Mayo Ideas Week' 2010 €1,538.60 €0.00 €1,538.60 Taugheen Community Taugheen Development of Taugheen Council Ltd. Community Centre €9,255.18 €3,085.06 €12,340.24 The Luisne Art Project Castlebar Luisne Art Project Publication - 'Flame' €3,465.42 €1,226.08 €4,691.50 Tochar Valley Rural Mayo Abbey Participation in Shamrock Community Network Thistle Rural Action Ltd. Partnership €6,573.90 €2,191.40 €8,765.30 Tourism Pure Walking Castlebar Develop guided walking Holidays holidays business €2,437.39 €2,437.40 €4,874.79 Tourmakeady Tourmakeady Renovations to Halla Pobail Community Council an Bunan €30,854.24 €7,698.63 €38,552.87 Travel Bug Ltd. Castlebar Capital and marketing for new student travel venture €5,066.62 €5,066.62 €10,133.24 Turlough Community Turlough Turlough Community Development Assoc. Futures Action Plan €1,843.20 €204.80 €2,048.00 Vivianne Maloney Islandeady Feasibility study into off- road driving centre €726.00 €242.00 €968.00 West Coast Adventure Shrule Training, marketing & Tours Ltd. equipment investment €7,766.25 €7,016.26 €14,782.51 West Coast FM Ltd. Westport Equipment for new community radio station €20,708.72 €6,902.91 €27,611.63 West Mayo Equine Westport Training in equine Group husbandry €1,988.00 €0.00 €1,988.00 Western Sawmill Ballinrobe Purchase of equipment for Service mobile sawmill business €21,339.83 €21,339.84 €42,679.67 Westport Beekeepers Westport Develop association apiary Association for training purposes €9,239.10 €2,752.38 €11,991.48 Westport Business Westport Shop 'n Spraoi na Nollag Community Ltd. 2009 €16,052.56 €9,983.94 €26,036.50 Westport Business Westport Shop ‘n Spraoi na Nollag Community Ltd. 2010 €29,213.35 €29,213.36 €58,426.71 Westport Fruit Tree Westport Fruit tree planting and nut Project propagation workshop €2,799.00 €0.00 €2,799.00 Westport Music Westport Purchase of equipment for Festival Westport Music Festival €29,996.25 €9,998.75 €39,995.00 Westport Sports Westport Upgrade community Complex Ltd. complex facilities €37,245.48 €12,415.16 €49,660.64 Westport Sustainability Westport Introduction to fruit and nut Group growing €2,799.00 €0.00 €2,799.00 Westport Tidy Towns Westport Develop new Skate Park Ltd. and Multi-Use Games Area €186,193.43 €62,064.48 €248,257.91 Westport Tourism Westport Develop Westport Tourism Organisation Organisation website €1,800.00 €1,200.00 €3,000.00 Total funding for completed projects as at 31st December 2012 €3,625,160.73 €1,554,838.97 €5,167,158.67

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SWMDC Annual Report 2012 Glossary of Terms BTWEA Back to Work Enterprise Allowance CCoI Crafts Council of Ireland CHRI Community Harm Reduction Initiative CLW Community Liaison Worker DECLG Department of Environment, Community and Local Government DESW Drugs Education Support Worker ECDL European Computer Driving Licence EWM Equality for Women Measure FETAC Further Education and Training Awards Council FRC Family Resource Centre HPSU High Potential Start Up HSE Health Service Executive ILDN Irish Local Development Network ISPCC Irish Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children IT Information Technology LTI Local Training Initiative LDC Local Development Company LAG Local Action Company LCDP Local and Community Development Programme LEADER Liaisons Entre Actions de Developpement de l'Économie Rurale (meaning Links between actions for the development of the rural economy) MYMHI Mayo Youth Mental Health Initiative NDS National Drugs Strategy NRDP National Rural Development Programme RRO Rural Recreational Officer RSS Rural Social Scheme SOLAS Seribhísí Oideachais Leanunaigh Agus Scileanna (Formerly FAS) SWMDC South West Mayo Development Company WRDTF Western Regional Drugs Taskforce

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