Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €357,000 in funding for construction of new helipad on Inishturk, County Mayo

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced funding of over €357,000 for the construction of a new helipad on Inishturk, County Mayo. The investment from the Department of Rural and Community Development will provide a vital resource for the Irish coastguard to access the island in an emergency. Inishturk is…

COPE FOUNDATION PARTNERS WITH CARA-SPORT INCLUSION IRELAND TO MAKE PHYSICAL ACTIVITY MORE ACCESSIBLE

Maria O’Sullivan, Health and Wellbeing Education Coordinator at Cara, Sean Abbott Chief Executive of Cope Foundation sign Memorandum of Understanding to make physical activity more accessible. Also pictured are Dominique Wehrkamp, Mary Cashman, Paula Reilly (Cashman), Mary Kenefick and Terence McSweeney from Cope Foundation’s Physical Activity and Sports Department. Pic: Matthew Murphy Cope Foundation, one…

Five year old Adam Clarke completes final leg of mini-marathon in the company of friends and family and raises funds for Enable Ireland

Hannah, Dad Fergal, Adam, Mum Therese and Ned Clarke , Five year old Adam Clarke completes final leg of mini-marathon in the company of friends and family and raises funds for Enable Ireland, Newcestown Primary School held a very special assembly today with five year old junior infant pupil Adam Clarke taking the lead. Adam,…

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €1.6 million for community first responders

Funding to purchase vehicles that will provide essential transport services for cancer patients and people with mobility issues Support for community groups that transport blood samples and medication Mountain Rescue Teams, Air Ambulances and Sub-Aqua Groups also to receive funding   Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (Wednesday, June 22nd)…