Projects & Practice

Case Study: A risk-assessment approach for RDP implementation

Keywords:: LEADER/CLLD, Methodological examples, RDPs, Risk management
Countries:: Ireland

Developing an approach to risk assessment for RDPs in Ireland.

Biomass Supply Chain Development in Ireland

Keywords:: Bioeconomy, Competitiveness, Entrepreneurship, Forestry, Job creation, LEADER/CLLD, Renewable energy, Rural business, Short supply chains & local markets
Countries:: Ireland

An investment project that allowed a company to fill the gap in the local supply chain for wood chips in the north-west of Ireland.

The Gap Arts Festival

Keywords:: Culture, LEADER/CLLD, Local Development Strategy, Rural proofing
Countries:: Ireland

A LEADER measure grant helped purchase film and photography equipment and training for a rural arts festival community project.

Caherconnell Archaeology Field School

Keywords:: Culture, LEADER/CLLD, Tourism, Vocational training & skills acquisition
Countries:: Ireland

LEADER funding enabled the purchase of specialist equipment for training students in the use of modern and sophisticated archaeological surveying techniques.

Digital Clare – taking advantage of digital opportunities in rural Ireland

Keywords:: Information & Communications Technology (ICT), Rural services, Rural SMEs, Smart Villages, Vocational training & skills acquisition
Countries:: Ireland

Digital Clare used training, mentoring and regular online exchanges to improve digital skills in rural County Clare and create a locally recognised name for digital innovation and networking.