News - rural Ireland
West Cavan pub to double as pop-up cinema under new pilot programme
The "Pubs as Community Hubs" project aims to reimagine rural pubs as community spaces during quiet trading times.
Mar 25, 2022 15:03Connecting Ireland plan will address 'poor and inadequate' rural public transport
The Connecting Ireland plan has proposed an increase of around 25% in rural bus services.
Dec 3, 2021 12:12Local entrepreneurs encouraged to apply for programme supporting female-led businesses in rural Ireland
Applications for the programme are open until Friday, September 10th.
Aug 24, 2021 17:08Permission sought to convert former Monaghan pub
It's hoped it can be converted into guest accommodation.
May 24, 2021 16:05€15 million announced to revitalise rural towns and villages
Tackling dereliction is a key focus of the new enhanced Town and Village Renewal Scheme.
May 3, 2021 10:05€5 million announced for remote working hubs
The funding was announced by Minister Heather Humphreys today.
Apr 29, 2021 11:04Border region has highest poverty rates in Ireland
The border region has "consistently has poverty rates above far above the national average".
Apr 26, 2021 07:04Rural development plan promises 400 remote working hubs nationwide to encourage relocation
The Government plans to offer relocation grants to encourage people to move out of cities, but is unable to say how much the grant will
Mar 29, 2021 17:03Independent TDs call for reopening of Churches
The government's being accused of ignoring the importance of the church in people's lives by keeping places of worship closed. Rural Independent TDs
Mar 3, 2021 06:03Plans are underway for the development of business hubs across the region
A local councillor says the development of business hubs in rural Ireland has never been more important than under the current circumstances. Cathaoirleach of the
Feb 21, 2021 10:02NorthernSound Newsletter
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