Galway Rural Development

31/08/2026

Scéim Shóisialta na Tuaithe (SST)
Soláthraíonn sé ioncam forlíontach cobhsaí d’fheirmeoirí agus d’iascairí/mná nach bhfuil in ann dóthain ioncaim a thuilleamh óna bhfeirmeacha nó ón iascaireacht. https://ga.grd.ie/rural-social-scheme-rss

31/08/2026

Is clár ilbhliantúil é LEADER d’fhorbairt tuaithe arna chómhaoiniú ag an AE tríd an gComhbheartas Talmhaíochta (CAP).

29/08/2026

Ní mór gach cuid d’Éirinn bheith faoi bhláth má táimid le bheith rathúil mar thír. Lena chinntiú go leanfaidh geilleagair agus pobail thuaithe d’fhorbairt a dhéanamh agus a n-acmhainn a bhaint amach, ní mór acmhainneacht a fhorbairt chun dul i ngleic le dúshláin intíre agus idirnáisiúnta a thiocfaidh chun cinn sna blianta atá amach romhainn.

29/08/2026

Tá áiteanna agus spásanna tábhachtach le haghaidh idirghníomhaíochtaí sóisialta idir gach ball den phobal. Níl sna hionaid phobail, leabharlanna agus clubanna spóirt ach roinnt samplaí de spásanna pobail ilchuspóireacha atá lonnaithe ar fud na tuaithe in Éirinn a fheidhmíonn mar mhol do phobail áitiúla bualadh le chéile agus páirt a ghlacadh i ngníomhaíochtaí comhroinnte. Glenamaddy GAA Club

26/08/2026

BOCOD (Boosting Continuity and Digitalisation of Rural Region Businesses) aims to strengthen rural SMEs across Ireland (led by MTU, Cork), Finland, and Iceland by boosting digital skills and improving business continuity.

Munster Technological University, with the support of GRD, are seeking rural SME owners to share insights on their digitalisation journey (tools they’ve adopted, barriers they’ve faced), and how they’re currently approaching or planning for business succession.

This would take the form of a one-to-one online interview, for no more than an hour and would be completely anonymous.
If you are interested in participating, please do not hesitate to contact: Dr Brenda Lynch - [email protected]

26/08/2026

Lá Sláinte na mBan 2026 ar siúl Dé Céadaoin 9 Meán Fómhair, 10am–2pm i Halla Naomh Fursey, Áth Cinn. Is ócáid saor in aisce, neamhfhoirmiúil agus fáilteach é seo do mhná inár bpobal.

Solas FRC Women’s Health Day 2026, taking place on Wednesday 9th September, 10am–2pm in St. Fursey’s Hall, Headford. This is a free, informal and welcoming event for women in our community. While there will be opportunities for health checks and to find out about health and wellbeing supports, the day is also about connection, community and taking a little time for yourself – meeting other women, having a cuppa, a chat and a laugh. No booking is required.

20/08/2026

Comhghairdeas, Blá. Is i gceantair thuaithe is mó atá acmhainní nádúrtha agus is cosantóirí tábhachtacha iad ar ár gcaipiteal oidhreachta, cultúir agus nádúrtha.

Congratulations to Blátnaid Gallagher on her selection as one of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) 's 100 Women Heroes for International Year of the Woman Farmer 2026. Selected from more than 600 nominations across 131 countries, Blátnaid’s dedication, leadership and achievements will be showcased across United Nations media channels and prominent events to advocate for gender equality in rural sectors. A special awards ceremony will take place as part of the World Food Forum in Rome in October.

Blátnaid is an exceptional role model for women and young girls, in Ireland and now worldwide.



The Galway Wool Co op
FLIARA Project
Farming for Nature
Irish Organic Association

20/08/2026

The HSE, with Galway Sports Partnership, are offering a FREE 4-week Outdoor Activator Pole Walking Programme in the Palace Grounds, Tuam, starting Tuesday, 8th September, from 11am to 12 noon. Everything will be provided (weather prospects unfortunately unknown!!!) Places are limited so if you would like to take part, please book at
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/outdoor-activator-pole-program-tuam-palace-grounds-tickets-1996809029560?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

Contact Ellie at [email protected] for more information

19/08/2026

Do you want to make a real impact on your Environment?
We can show you how!
We are delighted to offer FREE Climate Action Awareness training for you and your community. This 6-week Climate Action course is starting in Amicitia, Athenry, H65 NR28 on the 17th of September at 7.30pm. (Parking in Kenny Park Car Park recommended)

Learn about our impact on the environment and the steps we can take as communities, in our own local areas, to protect biodiversity and take climate action.
This will also be a brilliant opportunity to meet and connect with others, share ideas and find the best ways to make your communities greener, healthier and nicer places to live.

To book your place
https://athenrycommunityclimate.eventbrite.ie
or contact Emily at 087 4131248 or [email protected]


Mens Shed Athenry

18/08/2026

***Expressions of Interest – Training programme for New Business Development in the Geopark***
*GOOD NEWS* – LEADER funding for the training is now fully approved. First training Mon 7th Sept.
- We are re-opening the EoI for this comprehensive training programme to support new business development in the Geopark communities. The training is planned for 10 two-hour sessions, continuing through autumn 2026.
- It can include new ideas for start-ups that are broadly related to tourism, and also expansion/broadening of existing tourism businesses and will operate in the Geopark area
_Note: submissions received earlier this year are still valid unless the proposer is no longer available for the training._
Applicants should email the completed form to [email protected] *by 5pm Friday 21st August* .
Requests for clarification prior to the deadline can be to the same email address.
Looking forward to responses to this fabulous, fully-funded opportunity.