Avondhu Blackwater Partnership invites proposals from suitably qualified individuals for the position of Business and Marketing Support Specialist to develop major initiatives for the North Cork area. The Business and Marketing Support Specialist will work with various stakeholders in the Avondhu Blackwater area to determine their particular priorities and, based on these, develop a creative…
In response to the increased demand for the installation of rainwater harvesting systems, Avondhu Blackwater Partnership has teamed with Chevron Training and is now offering Rainwater Harvesting Installation courses which will be ideally suited to the person who wishes to up-skill and develop the expertise to avail of the opportunities presented by this increased demand.…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership last week contributed towards the enhancement of the newly created Mallow Rebel Trail by donating €1500 towards the painting of an impressive Mural depicting life in Mallow at the turn of the last century. The work of art, which is located on the gable end of Fitzpatrick’s Jewellers at the base of…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership Ltd., are seeking proposals from facilitators for the upcoming 2011/2012 Towards Occupation Programme. The Programme, in this case called the ELEVATE Training Programme is Co-ordinated by The Local Development Company and funded by the Department for Social Protection. The Programme will be delivered in both Fermoy and Mallow. The Elevate Training Programme…
Your community – You Decide! How would you change tour community to improve your quality of life? How would you like to see Rathcormac in 5, 10 or in 20 years time? In order to guide the development of Rathcormac towards your needs, your community is meeting to express an agreed vision. Avondhu Blackwater Partnership…
Minister for the Environment, Phil Hogan, has confirmed that the national roll out of water meters to homes across Ireland will begin early next year. In response to this, Avondhu Blackwater Partnership has teamed with Chevron Training and is now offering Water Meter Installation courses which will be ideally suited to the person who wishes…
The work of Avondhu Blackwater Partnership was praised recently in the Dail by Tom Barry TD who spoke of the company’s tourism efforts in the highest terms. During a debate on National Tourism and the domestic market he stated in the chamber, “I wish to refer to the Avondhu Blackwater Partnership in Cork which…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is seeking participants to take part in an eWorker Course this November. This course should be of interest to people who would like to become self-employed or those who wish to create more flexible working opportunities enabled through the use of Information & Communication Technologies. eWorking is defined as any business…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnerships’ New Start Jobs Clinic is commencing in the coming weeks. The initiative, which is designed to upskill those seeking employment, focuses on practical skills such as CV Preparation, Networking and Interview skills in order to give those seeking employment the best chance to find work. The labour market is experiencing increased competitiveness…
Niall Walshe, development officer with the company said in an interview this week, “we were very pleased with the business we did last week. Our display very much focused on the kind of supports and assistance we have provided under the various Programmes under our supervision and it was pleasing to see how many people…
Mr. Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government today, 28 September, announced funding for local environmental initiatives by communities, individuals and non-profit groups and organisations. The Minister has allocated funding of €395,000 to local authorities to fund projects under the Local Agenda 21 (LA21) Environmental Partnership Fund 2011. Matching funding by…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is seeking to make contact with all artists and craftspeople in the Muskerry, Avondhu and Blackwater Valley regions. The purpose of this call is to explore the possibility of creating a registry, or database of the craftworkers in the region which would make it easier for the local development company to disseminate…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership are currently recruiting participants for the Elevate Training Programme, due to begin in Mallow and Fermoy. This Training Programme is designed to provide those who are distant from the labour market with the skills and confidence to move into employment, self employment, education, training, voluntary work or other directions. The Programme will…
Last weeks report by the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, highlighting the loneliness experienced by the older people in Ireland has touched a chord with Mary Allen, coordinator of Avondhu Blackwater Partnership’s Community Connect Programme. The report highlighted the consequences of declining public services, including reductions in the rural transportation options available, difficulty in…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership will be running an 8 week Marketing Skills Course for business owners in the Avondhu Blackwater region, commencing in the last week of September. The purpose of the course is to increase the competitiveness of the participants, secure increased business and foster growth. Rather than simply teach academic marketing information, the course…
Following on from the recent successful trip to Croke Park, Avondhu Blackwater Partnership had an outing to Dublin where the men of the Community Connect scheme were treated to a visit to Kilmainham Gaol and the Guinness Brewery. The prison, which was in use from 1796 and had incarcerated almost every noteworthy nationalist leader until…
All participants must be either an early school leaver, social welfare recipient or medical card holder. Courses are part time, with a comprehensive adult guidance and literacy service to support the participant, making it an ideal choice for those out of education for a considerable time.
As part of the overall range of supports to people experiencing unemployment, Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is also providing a one to one Career Coaching service. Individuals who are experiencing unemployment, under-employment, job insecurity or redundancy, may apply. Career Coaching will suit those who need help and support with the challenges and concerns experienced when seeking…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is hosting a number of one-day workshops in late September and October. Aimed at people from the Greater Blarney, Fermoy and Mallow areas who are currently unemployed. The workshop will be a powerful first step towards empowering you to get back into the job market. The programme is designed: To equip you…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership has announced the availability of funding for business innovation and micro enterprises in the Blackwater Valley region. In a statement this week the company CEO Valerie Murphy said, “measure 312 of our Rural Development Programme sets aside funding for Business Creation and Development. We have recognised that with the tough economic conditions…
PINC is an intensive programme for female entrepreneurs who want to take their business ideas to the next stage. The programme is run part time over 10 weeks and offers participants the opportunity to focus on their business idea in a structured group environment, gaining invaluable knowledge on all aspects of business.
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership wish to extend a big thank you to all the parents and volunteers who made the Mallow Summer Camp such a success. The summer camp consisted of a series of activities in sports, art and craft and drama among others and involved the kids of the Southside Community Centre and the Woodview…
As part of National Heritage Week and to coincide with the recently launched Blackwater Valley Heritage Trail, Avondhu Blackwater Partnerships Heritage Specialist Christy Roche will be giving a series of talks in the locality this coming week. On Saturday 20th August he will be on the scheduled Heritage Trail bus trip from Mallow to Fermoy.…
National Heritage week is now upon us and Avondhu Blackwater Partnership will be adding their newly launched Blackwater Valley Heritage Trail to the programme of events. The event, which runs from the 20th to the 28th of August, is a celebration of the rich and varied heritage of which Ireland has world class standing, and…
Blackwater Community Connect are organising a trip for retired men that will prove a great link with Irish history. The trip includes a guided tour of Kilmainham Gaol that will reveal some historical stories. The Gaol has been the site of the internment of every noteworthy nationalist leader from the time it opened in 1796…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership’s Blackwater Valley Heritage Trail was launched this week by Mr. Tom Barry TD. The innovative series of tours have been developed by the local development company to promote the rich heritage of the Blackwater Valley and to enhance the huge tourism potential of North Cork. To augment the tours a free high…
In the latest of his series of articles on how we look at our town, Avondhu Blackwater Partnership’s Cathal o’ Meara looks at a gap in the market in Fermoy for a farmers market. ‘The idea of a local economy rests upon only two principles: neighborhood and subsistence…” Wendell Berry. Growing numbers of towns throughout…
Do you need a ‘workout’ for your organisation to equip it to survive and thrive in these very challenging times? If you feel the need to know what is ‘out there’ to help you, but you don’t have much time, come to The Wheel’s one-day-workout for community, voluntary, charitable organisations. A one-day training day for…
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