Issue 110: 22nd March, 2024
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IRD SET TO LEAD DUHALLOW INTO THE FUTURE
IRD Duhallow Secure LEADER Contracts for Cork Regions IRD Duhallow was thrilled to be informed recently that it has been awarded the contracts for the delivery of the 2024 – 2028 LEADER programme in Duhallow’s North Cork and South Cork Regions. The value of these contracts is €1.6m and €1.2m respectively and the contracts are currently in the 30 day stand still period. LEADER is based on Local Development Strategies which we devised based on the needs of the communities following an intensive consultation period in early 2023. As soon as we receive the contracts, we plan to issue calls for expressions of interest. In the meantime if you have any queries please contact any of the Development Officers in IRD Duhallow on 029-60633 / duhallow@ irdduhallow.com
NATIONWIDE VISITS IRD DUHALLOW
Key Duhallow Services Highlighted In National TV Show RTE’s Nationwide visited Duhallow once again. In the programme, the first half was devoted to IRD Duhallow and in particular the Duhallow Community Food service and Duhallow Community laundry. Archival footage from the 1981 programme Hand Me Down showed Duhallow as a region losing inhabitants to immigration, the area in a stagnant state. With the establishment of IRD Duhallow, the region saw a much needed injection of energy and LEADER funding for employment and communities and enterprises. The programme provided a showcase for the great achievements of the company and the great teams of workers behind these services and showed the huge benefit for the communities of Duhallow. Those familiar with IRD Duhallow would have recognised faces in the programme; IRD
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Duhallow CEO Maura Walsh as well as Chairman Michael Twohig who spoke about the work of the voluntary board. Anita Castle, supervisor of the Community Laundry also took centre screen to discuss their work in the community laundry and the huge benefits it has for local people. Also featured on the show was Kanturk Courthouse.
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