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Meet and Greet Opportunity with Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD
Following the publication of the Action Plan for Jobs 2012, the Minister for Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation, Richard Bruton TD intends to consult with business through a series of meetings on the contents of the Action Plan and also to invite ideas on further actions for the 2013 Action Plan. The first such consultation meeting [...]
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership Welcomes Alan Kelly TD
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership this welcomed Alan Kelly TD, Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport, to their offices in Fermoy. The company’s function is to provide funding and dedicated supports to local communities and as part of this, operates a dedicated Rural Transport bus service covering much of North Cork. Rural [...]
Volunteers needed for Older Citizens’ Assistive Technology Survey
Can technology improve the day to day lives of the over 60’s? Can it support independent living for those living alone? A study is being undertaken by Dundalk IT in conjunction with ADA Security to determine if it is possible to prolong self-sufficient living of the older citizens in Ireland. Gerry o Mahony of ADA [...]
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership TUS Placements
Early last year the Government announced an additional work scheme aimed at addressing the problem of unemployment in Ireland. Under the TUS Programme the Department of Social Protection selects candidates from the Live Register and these are put forward for 12 month placements in the Local Community and Voluntary sectors. The job of intervewing and [...]
Minister Hogan approves €196,000 approx. funding for a unique tourism and heritage attraction ‘The Farm’ Grenagh, Co Cork.
Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community & Local Government announced today (30th January, 2012) that he has given sanction to Avondhu/Blackwater Partnership Ltd to approve funding of up to €195,615.94 to “The Farm”, Grenagh, Co Cork This funding, provided under the Diversification measure of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 will provide financial support [...]
Rainwater Harvesting Grant Scheme 2012
The Rain Water Harvesting Grant Scheme aims to conserve water by maximising the use of rainfall run-off and reduce water costs on the farm. Overview of Grant Scheme The scheme will be targeted, in the first instance, at young trained dairy farmers. Rainwater harvesting facilities and equipment will be grant-aided at 40% up to a maximum [...]
Fermoy Men’s Club
At the invitation of Mary Allen, Avondhu Blackwater Partnership, through an advertisement in The Avondhu weekly newspaper, a group of twelve men met in Fermoy Youth Centre in July 2011. They viewed a recording of Cork V Kilkenny in the 1966 All-Ireland Hurling Final in Croke Park. After the game ended, a general discussion took [...]
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership Mallow ELEVATE Programme
ELEVATE is a user friendly training programme, packed with activity that targets those individuals feeling isolated, and lacking in self esteem. It has a particular focus on confidence building with a view to preparing participants to progress to mainstream training or education. The ELEVATE course is co-ordinated By Avondhu Blackwater Partnership Ltd. and funded by [...]
Kilworth Area Enhancement Plan: Your community- You Decide!
How would you like to change your community to improve your quality of life? How would you like to see Kilworth in 5, 10 or in 20 years time? In order to guide the development of Kilworth towards your needs, your community is meeting to express an agreed vision. Avondhu Blackwater Partnership will guide your community [...]







