Fermoy Town Council welcomed the board and staff of Avondhu Blackwater Partnership to a civic reception held in Fermoy Town Hall on Tuesday April 1st. Fermoy Town Mayor, Cllr. Olive Corcoran, opened proceedings and spoke of the long history of close cooperation between Fermoy Town Council and Avondhu Blackwater since the company was formed in…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership has serious concerns in connection with proposed local government reforms, which would see local authorities take control of the LEADER Programme and the Local and Community Development Programme. This action will also threaten the future delivery of programmes including the Rural Social Scheme, TUS and Community Connect. The proposals from the Department…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership operate the RSS (Rural Social Scheme) which is a farmer friendly scheme in the North Cork area. The RSS provides community-based work on a part-time basis for farmers. It is based on a 19.5 hour flexible working week. This means that farmers can work around their farming lives and can take time…
The call is out for communities and projects to come forward who are interested in applying for a Rural Social Scheme(R.S.S.) participant. The aim of the scheme is to provide income support for farmers and fishermen – in receipt of long-term social welfare payments – who are unable to earn enough money from within their…
By Stephen Cadogan – Thursday, February 21, 2013, Irish Examiner, Farming The Government has set about dismantling and rebuilding considerable portions of its involvement in rural Ireland. Some disruption seems inevitable, particularly for thousands of people availing of local development services. And the question must be asked: what will be the benefit? Are existing services…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership Ltd would like to introduce you to the Rural Social Scheme which aims to provide income support for farmers & fishermen who are currently in receipt of long-term social welfare payment. We are currently seeking applicants for a waiting list to fill vacancies as they arise.
