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The LEADER Programme 23-27 in Mayo was launched by the Minister for Social Protection and Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary on Friday, June 27.
Mayo Local Action Group (LAG) are delighted to announce that the LEADER programme 23-27 is now open to accept ‘Expressions of Interest’.
With a project budget of €6.6 million for Mayo, LEADER Funding is available for various initiatives, including economic development, rural infrastructure, and sustainable development of the rural environment.
LEADER is a Community Led Local Development (CLLD) approach that involves the participation of rural communities in developing responses to the key economic, environmental and social challenges identified in their areas.
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For further information on the LEADER Programme please contact the following project partners:
South & West Mayo : South West Mayo Development Company CLG: www.southmayo.com and info@southmayo.ie
IRD Kiltimagh: www.ird-kiltimagh.ie and hello@ird-kiltimagh.ie
North & East Mayo: Mayo North East Partnership Company: www.mayonortheast.com and info@mayonortheast.com, Moy Valley Resources: www.moyvalley.ie and leader2@moyvalley.ie
Offshore Islands: Comhar na nOileán: www.oileain.ie and fios@oileain.ie
Photo Caption: Pictured above at the launch of LEADER Programme 2023-2027 for County Mayo by Minister
Dara Calleary, were from left: Cllr Gerry Murray (representing Mayo North East LEADER Partnership Co), Anna Sutcliffe (Comhairle na nOileán), Kevin Kelly, (Chief Executive, Mayo County Council), Cllr Richard Finn (Chair Mayo LCDC), Justin Sammon (Mayo North East), Minister Dara Calleary, Joe Kelly (Kiltimagh IRD), Cllr John O Hara (outgoing Cathaoirleach, Mayo County Council), Deirdre Finnerty (Chief Officer, Mayo LCDC), Thomas Fitzpatrick (South West Mayo Development Company) and David Dwane (Moy Valley Resources).
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