National Rural Network News
- Information Session on Protected Designations of Origin
- NRN Spring 2012 Newsletter published
- Minister Coveney reminds farmers that the closing date under the 2012 Single Payment Scheme is Tuesday, 15 May 2012 and welcomes increased use of iNET
- NRN publish four new Case Studies – Renewable Energy, Farming and Natura 2000, Cross Measures, Farm Diversification
- McEntee Launches Agri-Aware Farm and Countryside Safety Initiative
- Wexford Local Development (WLD) holds seminar on Farm Diversification
- Minister McEntee launches Sheep 2012 and New Teagasc Sheep Manual
- Minister has faith in young enthusiastic, educated people to drive the Horticulture Industry forward
- Enhanced concentration on enterprise support in Rural Development Programme
- Issue 11 – Spring 2012 Newsletter
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RESPONSIVE DESIGN | CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | WEB TYPOGRAPHY & VERSION CONTROL
This very practical and fun series of workshops will:
put you ahead of the competition – allow you to create websites that work beautifully on all devices – add value for your clients
THE TRAINER
John Henry Donovan is a West Cork based developer & designer who is fanatical about web technology. Originally a graduate of Industrial Design, he has spent the last 15 years being the poster boy for ‘Jack-of-all-trades’, working in all sectors including print, animation, 3D, video and web
WORKSHOPS
RESPONSIVE DESIGN – Saturday, 9th June – 9.30—17.00 – Celtic Ross Hotel – €15
Websites tailored for any device
Responsive web design allows you to design flexible sites that look good and work beautifully on phones, tablets,
laptops and even TVs alike. You can take this massive leap as a web designer, front-end developer or content editor. In this workshop you will learn how to employ fluid grids, flexible images and use CSS3 media queries while avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes. John will show the thought process and history behind responsive design and explore related web design concepts. John will lead attendees though the process of building and testing a responsive site.
CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – Saturday, 7th July – 9.30—17.00 – Celtic Ross Hotel – €15
Stuck on WordPress?
There is a great variety of Content Management Systems (CMS) available. John will break down comparisons of the most popular and show the install process and requirements of each one. John will discuss the suitability of a CMS for particular clients based on their project needs. John will create the same sample website on each of the different CMS and show the pros and cons of each one. This workshop is perfect for a web designer or front-end developer who wants to try something new to them or they have only casually messed around with.
Saturday, 14th July – 9.30—17.00 – Celtic Ross Hotel – €15
VERSION CONTROL
The workshop takes attendees on a tour of the popular Version Control Systems particularly Git. The workshop will cover taking a website from the old FTP way of editing sites to a proper version controlled system including deployment. This workshop is not just for programmers – version control is vital for graphics and files too.
& WEB TYPOGRAPHY
Web Typography has really expanded in features over the last year or so. There are now so many options available for a designer that it’s hard to know what and when to use. John will break down the most common techniques and third-party services out there and spend some time exploring the finer points of using fonts and setting type on the web. The workshop will include experiments with newer CSS properties and throughout we will be discussing fluid content and responsive web design.
To register for any or all of the workshops contact David Tuohy: E: david@wcdp.ie T: 023 8834035
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Increased rates of aid & other changes to Rural Development Programme
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The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government has introduced a bundle of changes to the Rural Development Programme most of which are aimed at increasing the appeal of the programme and the level of spend on local projects.
- The maximum rate of aid for private promoters is increased from 50% to 75%. Please note that this is the maximum rate and applications are still subject to an assessment of deadweight, i.e. we can not offer more than the project actually needs to be viable.
- Food projects – applications received prior to 12/01/2011 may now proceed to evaluation. Projects in pipeline at 12/01/2011 can apply for the remaining funding. WCDP has several projects in the pipeline that we would hope to now progress. The rate of aid is 40%
- Local Authorities may now act as project promoters – this will only apply to projects that are outside the statutory remit of the Authority and must be carried out in partnership with a community group. The community group is still required to provide at least 5% cash.
- New guidelines and procedures for Heritage projects have been introduced though may still be in draft form. The main emphasis is on the use of specialist contractors for all works projects on projects of significant heritage or environmental importance. There is also a strong emphasis on consultation with the relevant agencies, including a possible requirement for a national committee to approve all heritage projects.
- We have been told that the de minimis restriction (maximum grant aid allowable to a promoter over 3 years) will be raised to €500,000 – the principle outcome of this is that we can once again consider applications for the flagship project to a maximum of €500,000.
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TÚS SUPERVISOR REQUIRED (Full Time Position)
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A new work initiative, “Tús – Community Work Placement”, will provide short-term quality and suitable working opportunities for people who are unemployed while at the same time carrying out a broad range of services of benefit to the community and in a variety of community settings.
Eligibility Criteria:
Applicants must be:
- continuously unemployed for at least 12 months and “signing” on a full-time basis, and
- In receipt of a Jobseekers Payment from the Department of Social Protection for at least 12 months (including Jobseekers Benefit), and
- In receipt of Jobseekers Allowance at time of application.
Conditions of Work
Required to work 39 hours a week,
A probationary period of at least six months will apply,
Initial contract will be for a one year period and can be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and the continued funding of Tús.
The role will involve:-
Assist in the identification of work placements in community organisations and settings
Promotion and administrative support of the scheme
The supervision of participants, including monitoring time and attendance
Maintaining appropriate records in both written and computerised formats
Supervision of compliance with health and safety requirements
Setting, managing and monitoring work schedules and attaining targets
Delivery on work-specific training
Managing the output of the participants to match the expectations of West Cork Development Partnership and the communities benefiting from the programme
Coaching and assisting in the career progression needs of the participants
Other duties required for the orderly operation of Tús.
Requirements:
| Meet the eligibility requirements of Tús | Ability to work as part of a team |
| Previous management/supervisory experience | Demonstrate ability to relate to and support participants |
| Computer literacy | Knowledge of community activities and work |
| A good standard of education | Good communication and inter-personal skills |
| Full driver’s licence | Knowledge of general maintenance |
Please forward a full CV together with a letter of application to: Arran O Driscoll, West Cork Development Partnership, West Cork Technology Park, Clonakilty, Co. Cork by close of business Wednesday, 25th of April 2012. Further details can be obtained from Arran O Driscoll at 02388/34035 & arran@wcdp.ie
West Cork Development Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.
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West Cork Web Professionals Breakfast Morning 2012
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On Monday, May 14th a Breakfast Morning for Web Professionals based in West Cork is taking place to discuss trends & opportunities in the IT sector and actions that can be taken to capitalise on them.
Andrew O’Shaughnessy of Newsweaver will share some of his experience in business followed by an Open Coffee style discussion facilitated by Phoebe Bright. This is an opportunity to meet with your peers and and explore new possibilities both for your own business and for the sector as a whole in the West Cork area.
The event is open to Web Professionals working and/or living in West Cork.
Details are as follows:
Date: Monday, 14th May, 2012
Time: 08.00 – 10.15
Venue: Celtic Ross Hotel
Cost: €15
Continental Breakfast, Tea & Coffee will be available on arrival for registration at 8am and Hot Breakfast will be made to order. The meeting will then begin on time at 8.30am.
If you would like to attend please register by email to david@wcdp.ie with the subject line “Web Breakfast” by Friday the 27th April.
We would like to get as wide a representation of West Cork Web Professionals as possible to attend so please forward this information to anyone you think should be there. I have also created the group “West Cork Web Breakfast 2012″ on LinkedIn for the event so once you sign up you can see who else is attending.
I look forward to hearing from you,
All the Best,
David
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West Cork Web Professionals Breakfast Morning 2012
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On Monday, May 14th a Breakfast Morning for Web Professionals based in West Cork is taking place to discuss trends & opportunities in the IT sector and actions that can be taken to capitalise on them.
Andrew O’Shaughnessy of Newsweaver will share some of his experience in business followed by an Open Coffee style discussion facilitated by Phoebe Bright. This is an opportunity to meet with your peers and and explore new possibilities both for your own business and for the sector as a whole in the West Cork area.
The event is open to Web Professionals working and/or living in West Cork.
Details are as follows:
Date: Monday, 14th May, 2012
Time: 08.00 – 10.15
Venue: Celtic Ross Hotel
Cost: €15
Continental Breakfast, Tea & Coffee will be available on arrival for registration at 8am and Hot Breakfast will be made to order. The meeting will then begin on time at 8.30am.
If you would like to attend please register by email to david@wcdp.ie with the subject line “Web Breakfast” by Friday the 27th April.
We would like to get as wide a representation of West Cork Web Professionals as possible to attend so please forward this information to anyone you think should be there. I have also created the group “West Cork Web Breakfast 2012″ on LinkedIn for the event so once you sign up you can see who else is attending.
I look forward to hearing from you,
All the Best,
David
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West Cork Web Professionals Breakfast Morning 2012
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On Monday, May 14th a Breakfast Morning for Web Professionals based in West Cork is taking place to discuss trends & opportunities in the IT sector and actions that can be taken to capitalise on them.
Andrew O’Shaughnessy of Newsweaver will share some of his experience in business followed by an Open Coffee style discussion facilitated by Phoebe Bright. This is an opportunity to meet with your peers and and explore new possibilities both for your own business and for the sector as a whole in the West Cork area.
The event is open to Web Professionals working and/or living in West Cork.
Details are as follows:
Date: Monday, 14th May, 2012
Time: 08.00 – 10.15
Venue: Celtic Ross Hotel
Cost: €15
Continental Breakfast, Tea & Coffee will be available on arrival for registration at 8am and Hot Breakfast will be made to order. The meeting will then begin on time at 8.30am.
If you would like to attend please register by email to david@wcdp.ie with the subject line “Web Breakfast” by Friday the 27th April.
We would like to get as wide a representation of West Cork Web Professionals as possible to attend so please forward this information to anyone you think should be there. I have also created the group “West Cork Web Breakfast 2012″ on LinkedIn for the event so once you sign up you can see who else is attending.
I look forward to hearing from you,
All the Best,
David
We are looking to establish a panel of mentors to assist project promoters in bringing their projects to fruition, with a particular focus on accessing funding through the Rural Development Progamme (LEADER). Promoters will be both community and voluntary groups and private individuals/enterprises. The role of the mentor will be to help promoters identify, research and develop skills, knowledge, systems and resources appropriate to the realisation of their RDP project application and subsequent project implementation, including:
- Sales & marketing
- Business strategy and financial planning
- Market research
- Operational systems, processes and plans
- Community needs analysis and consultation
- Product and service development
- Effective use of information technology
- Design of facilities and amenities
- Dealing with regulation and compliance
West Cork Development Partnership has a regular and ongoing need for project promoter mentoring and will offer the panel members the opportunity to bid for each individual mentoring arrangement as it arises. A mentoring brief and scoring criteria will be included with each invitation to tender. Where no suitable tenders are received, we reserve the right to advertise publicly or invite tenders from service providers not on the panel.
If you are interested in joining the panel please contact Ivan McCutcheon by email at ivan@wcdp.ie for further details.
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St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Way awarded by National Heritage Week 2011 for best Community Group event.
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Picture shows Bridie O Leary and David and Elizabeth Ross receiving the 2011 National Heritage award for best Community Group event, from Conor Newman, Chairman, and Rebecca Reynolds, Co-ordinator of Heritage Week 2011. Three other community groups were awarded prizes including the Drogheda, Tyrrellspass and Clara Bog organising committees, for their work in running successful events. The Drimoleague event was the two-day Contemplative St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Walk on which 36 people walked from the Top of the Rock to Gougane Barra on the weekend of August 20th 2011. The Drimoleague group were introduced to members of the Heritage Council and then enjoyed lunch at the splendidly refurbished Bishop’s palace in Kilkenny, home to the Heritage Council. St Finbarr’s Pilgrim Way begins at the Top of the Rock, Drimoleague and follows the Eastern Sheeps Head Way to Kealkil where it converges with the Beara-Breffni Way as far as Gougane Barra.
This year the organisers hope to run the St Finbarr’s Community walk on 11-12th August and the Contemplative Walk on 18th -19th August. To book a place on either walk, contact liz_dromusta@yahoo.co.uk or davidross316@gmail.com respectively and see www.drimoleaguewalkway.com for more details.
drimoleague · finbarr's way · national heritage week · Uncategorized · Walking
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Substantial Funding Available for Food Projects
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We are pleased to announce that funding is now available to support the creation and development of agri-food enterprises in West Cork. Funding up to a maximum value of €200,000 is available to micro, small and medium enterprises adding value to agri-food products.
On March 6th, 2012 Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government announced that €5 million in funding will be provided in 2012/2013 to support the creation and development of Agri-Food enterprises in rural Ireland.
WCDP can offer supports for investment in areas such as:
Infrastructure Works ¦ Equipment ¦ Marketing
Given the relatively small budget available nationally we would encourage businesses with project proposals or looking for further information to get in contact with Kevin Santry, on 023 8834035 or by email to kevin@wcdp.ie as soon as possible.
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