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…
This month marked a special milestone in the local landscape as the Rural Transport Programme of Avondhu Blackwater Partnership celebrated its 10 year anniversary! A wonderful lunch in Springfort Hall with over 100 invited guests was followed by music and dancing as guests and passengers alike toasted a decade of service. Minister of State Sean…
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…
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The Government is drawing up plans to scrap the rural transport network and replace it with a scheme under the control of county councils. A leaked draft report from the Department of Transport, seen by the Irish Examiner, recommends: – The 35 community-based companies that run the network be abolished; – Eight regional authorities to…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership have launched two new door to door bus services on a pilot basis in the Mallow area. The new services are: Tuesdays: Morning collections from 9.40 am in Castletownroche, Killavullen, Carrig and Ballyviniter to Mallow. Return departs at 1.00 pm. …
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…
Do you live in the Mallow, Fermoy or Blarney area? Are you a College student and finding transport difficult? Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is researching the need for bus services to third level colleges for people living in the Mallow, Fermoy and Blarney hinterlands. The partnership has received several calls in recent weeks from people who…
Are you recently or long term unemployed and looking for advice on entitlements or how to get back into the workplace? Or are you an entrepreneur who is seeking advice on turning your idea into a business? What if you are looking to improve your opprtunities by furthering your education and qualifications? Avondhu Blackwater Partnership…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership have launched a new weekend Night Link bus service which will collect passengers at Araglin and Kilworth and deliver them to Corbett Court before arriving in Fermoy town. The Partnership, who already administer the Rural Transport Scheme in the Fermoy area, are expanding the service due to a gap in local weekend…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership have commenced a new door to door bus service from the Buttevant, Doneraile and Killavullen areas to Mallow town on Sunday evenings. The bus commences collections in the areas above at 7.00 pm with the bookings received determining the route each night. The bus typically arrives in Mallow by 7.45 pm. Currently…
With freezing temperatures paralysing parts of Cork, the now familiar topic of rural isolation is once at the forefront of conversation. Many groups charged with tackling the issue will argue that this is not just a seasonal problem. The obstacles those in urban areas face as a result of a big freeze – immobility, a…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership in association with the community in the Aghern & Conna areas, has developed a new door-to-door night-time bus service. The official launch of this new service will take place in the Big Tree Pub, Aghern on Saturday Nov 27th at 10.00 pm. All are welcome. Live DJ and complementary finger food provided.…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership in association with Mallow Chamber hosted “Who can help ME? – Mallow Education, Enterprise and Employment Exhibition on Thursday 18th November at the Hibernian Hotel Mallow. With 23 exhibitors promoting their career-enhancing programmes and services, it was very beneficial day for those who were hoping to further their education, start their own…
Participants from Lisgoold Seniors took part on a recent Blackwater Valley Heritage Tour organised by Avondhu Blackwater Partnership, to Ballybeg Abbey, Buttevant, Killavullen and Mallow. The group visited the Nano Nagle Centre, just outside Killavullen, met with Kitty Scully, Fame Manager and of RTEs’ Corrigan Cooks Naturally fame. The group thoroughly enjoyed their…
Avondhu Blackwater are delighted to launch a new Rural Transport Brochure detailing all of its existing services and the new services in Grenagh. The brochure can be downloaded here. Fares: Free Travel Pass accepted Adults 18-65 yrs – €5 return Children 5-17 yrs – €3 return Children…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership will be commencing Community Information evenings throughout October. The meetings aim to provide communities/ groups with information on the different programmes that Avondhu Blackwater Partnership deliver and also provide vital information on the new rules, regulations and guidelines of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013. Please find below a list of the…
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership will start two new bus services from your area to Cork city on Saturday Oct 16th 2010 & Tuesday Oct 19th 2010. The services will operate every Tuesday & Saturday.
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership have released a new booklet providing communities and interested parties with information on what programmes we deliver. The (pdf) booklet can be downloaded by clicking on the following link Programme Info.
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership has extended one of their existing Rural Transport Services in the Blarney area following consultation with Blarney Community Council. The service collects people every Friday morning from 10.15am in the Waterloo, Ballygibbon, Coolowen & Station Road area and dropping people at Merchants Quay.
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership will be commencing Community Information evenings throughout October. The meetings aim to provide communities/ groups with information on the different programmes that Avondhu Blackwater Partnership deliver and also provide vital information on the new rules, regulations and guidelines of the Rural Development Programme 2007-2013.
Participants from Glenville on a recent Blackwater Valley Heritage Tour organised by Avondhu Blackwater Partnership, outside Bridgetown Priory, Castletownroche and on the boat trip from Fermoy to Castlehyde.
New Rural Transport Bus Timetable Available
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership is delighted to announce the launch of a new public transport service every Monday in the Glanworth area. The bus, which can be used by any member of the public, begins collecting people at their door at 10.20 am in the rural hinterland of Glanworth, then making its way to Glanworth village…
Avondhu Blackwater will be running Community Consultations between Community Councils/Community Alert Groups, with a view to addressing the needs of older people, those who are housebound, isolated or people with disabilities.
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