Traditional Skills Information Evening , May 31st

Traditional Skills Training course starting June 1st

Working Through Partnership

Galway Rural Development Company is committed to enhancing the capacity of rural communities to participate in the economic and social development of their area. Through a partnership approach, it will empower and assist marginalised and socially excluded groups to overcome disadvantage and enhance their quality of life.

• Rural Development Programme

  Funded under the National Development Plan 2007- 2013 to improve the quality of life in rural areas and to encourage diversification of economic activity.

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  Social Inclusion Programme

  A series of measures designed to counter disadvantage and to promote equality and social and economic inclusion.

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  Rural Social Scheme

  This Scheme provides for low-income farmers and fishermen who are unable to earn an adequate living from their farm holding/fishing, to earn a supplementary income.

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  North East Galway Rural Transport

  Funding from the Department of Transport for the provision of transport services in the NE Galway area.

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  Special Housing Scheme for the Elderly

  Providing practical help in modernising people houses and through the Alzheimers Association providing respite care for people who are caring for relatives suffering from Alzheimers.

• Homestart

  Home-Start Athenry is voluntary group in which volunteers visit families with young children in their own home, offering friendship, emotional support and practical help.