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CHAIRMAN

MICHAEL HUGHES

IT seems a long time since December 10, 1991, when South West Mayo Development Limited (SWMDC) was incorporated. The company began trading on January 1, 1992 and we are now delighted to be celebrating twenty years in existence.

ORIGINS OF SWMDCA question that often comes up is; ‘How did SWMDC come into being?’. Back in 1991, the Euro-pean Union decided to roll out a new and exciting rural devel-opment programme across Europe, known as LEADER.

In Ireland, seventeen groups were specifi cally set up to deliver the LEADER I programme, among them South West Mayo Develop-ment Company. The fi rst Com-pany Chairman was Michael Moran, who presided over a Board representing a variety of sectors across the area. We are now one of fi fty fi ve similar organisations

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across Ireland, of which 36 are rural-based.

EVOLUTION OF SWMDCSINCE 1991, SWMDC has proven itself with the delivery of three hugely successful LEADER pro-grammes. We manage one of the largest Rural Social Schemes in Ireland and have been awarded contracts to deliver more pro-grammes, including Community Employment and new pilot ini-tiatives such as the Tús initiative and Equality for Women Measure for example. We are very grate-ful to our funding partners for their confi dence in SWMDCs ability to deliver supports into the heart of south and west Mayo.

SWMDC has now developed into the main Local Development Company for south and west Mayo. Our mission “To sustain and develop the People, Com-munities, Resources and the Environment of the South and West Mayo Area, and to create and foster Employment and Eco-nomic opportunities through the

proper use of these resources”, guides us in everything we do as a company.

MANAGEMENT OF SWMDCSWMDC is non-profi t making

and is governed by an inde-pendently elected Board of Directors, with representatives from four main sectors: Com-munity/Voluntary, Social Part-ners, Statutory Bodies and County Council. Sub-commit-

tees are also in place to oversee certain programmes.

Gerry O’Neill, CEO together with a core staff of 38 people, is responsible for the day-to-day management of the com-pany.

FUTURE OF SWMDCSWMDC has evolved over the past 20 years to meet the chang-ing needs of the people of south and west Mayo. We hope to play an equally important role in the future, staying true to our prin-ciples of local, responsible deci-sion-making, equality and fair-ness. It is more important now than ever that European and State resources, which are entrusted to this company for local and rural development, employment, communities and social cohe-sion, are used in the most open, visible and targeted way.

A WORD OF THANKSI want to use this opportunity to pay tribute to all the board mem-bers, past and present, who have served this company so well. In particular, I would like to thank my predecessors who served as Chair of the Company: Michael Moran, Westport; Christy Loftus, Newport; Mary Alice Reilly, Newport; Jim Nally, Roundfort; and Seamus McCormack, Clare-morris.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

GERRY O’NEILL

WHEN I came to work for South West Mayo Development Company in June 1992, I was the third employee. Since that time, we now have grown to close to 340 employees across our eleven programmes. The variety of programmes means that we now have a presence in virtually every community in the south and west Mayo area.

At this point, SWMDC manages the following programmes:

> LEADER/Rural Development Programme> Local and Community Development

Programme> Rural Social Scheme> Tús Initiative> Rural Recreation and Walks Scheme> Western Region Drugs Task Force funded

Working for the people and communities of south and west Mayo

projects> Equality for Women Measure> CE Schemes – South and West Mayo> Local Training Initiative

We strongly believe in the ‘bottom-up’/com-munity led approach to development – we sup-port communities to shape their own future with the best mix of supports available to them.

An estimated €30m has been invested in our area over the past twenty years through the programmes administered by the company. In that time, many enterprises have been supported, jobs have been created. Numerous community facilities and infrastructure have been built, renovated and refurbished. Less evident but as important is the impact of our social inclusion work that builds confi dence in those marginal-ised in our society.

I believe that SWMDC makes a valuable con-tribution to south and west Mayo. However,

this has not been achieved on our own. Over the years we have had great support from var-ious Government Departments and State agen-cies. Our close working relationships with Mayo County Council and Mayo County Development Board have also been essential to our success.

I hope readers of this supplement will get a clearer idea of the work of SWMDC. More importantly, we want people and communities to avail of the supports we provide. Information on all of our programmes and area map can all be found in this supplement.

y Gerry O’Neill, CEO South West Mayo Development Company (SWMDC) is pictured with Harvey Allen, Kiltimagh; Ruth McGreal, Breaffy, and Michael Hughes, Chairman, SWMDC at SWMDC business, grant and information evening in the Harlequin Hotel, Castlebar. Pic: Frank Dolan

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Some examples of what may be supported include• Purchase of Equipment• Renovation/Extension of Business Premises• Marketing and Promotion• Product Development• Tailored Training Courses• Mentoring Support

Eligible business sectors include• Rural and Agri-Tourism• IT Business• Local Services• Agri-Food• Renewable Energy

‘Open for Business’Are you planning to start a new business?

Are you expanding your business?South West Mayo Development Company has grants available

for innovative businesses.

If your business is innovative and has the potential to create jobs, we want to hear from you. Please contact our Newport Offi ce on

098-41950 or [email protected] for more information.


SWMDC QUICKGUIDE

WHAT IS SWMDC?Established in 1991, we have been working in community and rural development for 20 yearsLocal, community-led, registered charityCompany limited by guarantee with a board representing local communities, social partners, Mayo County Council and state agencies

WHAT DOES SWMDC DO?Manage a budget of €12million under the LEADER/Rural Development Programme for South and West MayoDeliver programmes on behalf of the Government to stimulate innovative local and rural enterprises, and to support local communitiesAssist unemployed people with training, advice, and support for small business start-upsEmploy 191 people on the Rural Social Scheme and 60 people on the Tús labour activation programmeSupport rural and disadvantaged communities with training, advice and grants for local projectsAdminister over €200,000 of payments every year to rural landowners through the Walks Scheme.

WHERE CAN I CONTACT SWDMC?Write to Us: Carey Walsh Building, George’s St., Newport, Co. Mayo. 098-41950

Balla Offi ce Main Street, Balla, Co. Mayo094-9366692

E-mail Us: [email protected] Onto: www.southmayo.comFollow Us: www.facebook.com/southwestmayo

TÚS is a new initiative launched in 2011, providing short-term community work placements for people who are unemployed. SWMDC employs 60 partici-pantson the Tús scheme, all of whom make a huge contribution to community, voluntary and sporting organisations in south and west Mayo.

Tús workers provide a variety of supports to a number of social care groups; assist with facilities management and development of boxing, tennis, soccer and GAA clubs; provide administra-tive assistance to tourism, herit-age and community initiatives; and assist in pre-school facili-ties.

Ms Carmel Brady, centre man-ager of Western Care’s Primrose Hill Centre in Claremorris is one of the many satisfi ed clients of Tús. “Our current Tús partici-pant is wonderful and links in beautifully with staff and service users and they all work in co-operation with each other. Our sincere thanks for your ongoing support and we look forward to

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working with Tús into the future,”she said.

The annual Tús payroll of €940,000 makes a signifi cant contribution to the local economy while also supporting the vari-ous communities throughout the area.

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are a valuable route for partici-pants to gain or update experi-ence of the workplace, to learn new skills and to return to the routine of work. While on Tús, participants are supported in accessing training and employ-ment opportunities.

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Company hopes to secure another scheme of 20 people in the very near future to meet the demand of communities with meaningful work placements available. For more information on Tús, please contact the Balla offi ce on 094 9366692 or your local Social Welfare offi ce.

y Board members of South West Mayo Development Company. Back row L to R: Seamus McCormack, Michael Tobin, Michael Biggins, James Byrne, Michael Walsh, John Ryan. Middle row L to R: Angela Costello, Geraldine Glendon, Mary Jackson. Front row L to R: Cllr Eugene McCormack, Cllr Austin Francis O’Malley, Michalel Hughes (Chair) Sr. Maureen Lally. Absent from photo: Cllr Margaret Adams, Cllr Patsy O’Brien, John Comer, Nuala Gilligan, Mary Callaghan, Padraig McDermott, Kathleen Conroy, Anne Sweeney, Margaret Sheeran.


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THE South West Mayo Devel-opment Company employs 191 staff through the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) right across south and west Mayo. All 191 are farmers who work part-time on local community projects.

This allows them to continue to operate the family farm while supplementing their income. The RSS is managed by 10 super-visors and one co-ordinator.

VARIETY OF WORK ACROSS SOUTH MAYOTHE RSS staff work on a wide variety of projects, such as: Working with local communi-ties on village enhancement, community buildings, walking trails and beaches; Social care projects including care of adults with learning disabilities, pre-paring and delivering meals to the elderly in conjunction with local community groups and the HSE; Domestic energy con-servation services for the eld-erly; Community care for both pre-school and after-school

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y RSS participants working on a new wall at Drummin Church.

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groups; Maintenance and care-taking of community centres and sporting facilities; Staffi ng cultural and heritage centres and community administration support.

At the moment, 206 commu-

nity, voluntary and sporting groups benefi t from the sup-port of the RSS in South Mayo.

€2.9 million is paid annually in staff wages to RSS partici-pants and supervisors.

ENHANCING COMMUNITIES “THE help of the RSS is invalu-able to communities,” according to Mr. Joe Waldron, Secretary of Ballindine Community Coun-cil.

“The scheme makes it possible for local communities to enhance their towns and villages and improve the lives of people in these areas directly and indirectly. Here in the southern part of the county, the community meals

service has proven very popular and is made possible by the involvement of RSS.”

Communities or individuals who would like to get involved in the RSS should contact our Balla offi ce on 094 9366692.

y RSS workers preparing Meals on Wheels in Ballindine.


WOULD you believe that the Rural Development Programme (also known as LEADER) is the largest South Mayo has ever seen? “The fourth programme was negotiated during the good times which is fortunate given that money is so tight at the moment. Supports for busi-nesses that continue to employ people and create new jobs have never been more important,” said Gerry O’Neill, CEO of South West Mayo Development Com-pany (SWMDC).

In recent weeks, SWMDC ran an incredibly successful ‘Open for Business’ roadshow.

“The interest in these events was huge and showed us that there is plenty of entrepreneur-ial fl air in Mayo.

Our aim is to grow the local Mayo economy in every way we can with our grants, men-toring and training supports,” said Mr O’Neill.

“We were absolutely delighted with the turnout at all our infor-mation evenings – every event was full. It proves that people are taking the opportunity now to review their options and consider starting or growing their business,” commented Lorraine Toner of SWMDC. Though the information ses-sions are now complete, South West Mayo Development Com-pany are keen to remind poten-tial applicants or interested individuals that they are very much ‘open for business’.

“We’re very keen to hear from anyone who’d like more infor-mation on our grant aid or sup-ports – though our info sessions have been completed, we’re taking enquiries from those interested in starting or expand-ing their business,” added Ms Toner.

SWMDC is always interested in new business grant applica-

tions, so if you have a new business idea or want to grow your b u s i n e s s , c a l l 0 9 8 41950 today.

FOOD PROJECTSFUNDING for food projects had been suspended under the RDP for the past year but the SW M D C i s n ow delighted with Minister Phil Hogan’s recent announcement that fund-ing will be resumed to support the creation and development of Agri-Food businesses.

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y James McKiroy, Charlotte Barton - Hoare, Louisburgh; Sue O’ Toole, Project Development Offi cer, SWMDC, and Cllr Austin Francis O’ Malley, Cathaoirleach, Mayo County Council at the South West Mayo Development Company business grant and information evening in Hotel Westport. Pic: Frank Dolan

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Congratulations to the Board, Management and staff of South West Mayo Development Company Ltd on

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Projects include• Th e Lawn Social Housing – a 25 unit social housing scheme for older

people and people with disabilities • Growing Locally – a community based horticultural project

supported by South West Mayo Development Company Limited and the Arthur Guinness Fund

• Fás Community Employment Scheme – employs 22 participants and assists 13 community groups

• Th e Eileen Dyer Scholarship Award – supports third level students from Mayo participating in Rural & Community

Development courses• Good Morning Claremorris – a telephone befriending service

• Visitor Information Point • Claremorris Biodiversity Park – development of a bio-diversity park

showcasing natural habitats and sustainability• An Enterprise Centre – provides incubation space for up to 5 SME’s

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THE Local and Community Development Programme (LCDP) aims to target poverty and social exclusion. This is achieved by: targeting those furthest from access to edu-cation, providing training and employment opportunities and prioritising marginalised people and groups and the most disadvantaged commu-nities.

TARGETING COMMUNITIES IN NEEDTHE LCDP supports commu-nity activity right across the area and in 2011, sixty seven community groups received support under this pro-gramme.

Examples include older peo-ple’s groups and developing community gardens in Ball-inrobe, Castlebar and with the Karen community.

WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLEYOUNG people are a key tar-get group of the programme

Local and Community Development Programmes (LCDP) – ‘Working for change in South Mayo’

and in 2011, 332 young people directly benefited from LCDP. The dedicated youth worker on the LCDP team has been

involved in many flagship projects, including the inno-vative GET IT programme that used Information Tech-

nology to target early school leavers.

Currently the youth worker plays a key role in the Mayo

Mental Health Youth Initiative (MMHYI) which is an intera-gency, countywide group set up in response to the high increase in the incidences of suicide amongst young people.

SUPPORTING THE UNEMPLOYEDMUCH of the work carried out under LCDP is around unemployment.

Unemployment working groups have been set up in Ballinrobe, Claremorris and Castlebar. Area specific direc-tories of services for unem-ployed people were produced in Ballinrobe, Claremorris and Castlebar.

In 2011, LCDP staff supported 112 individuals into self-employment.

A further 239 people also benefited from training and e d u c a t i o n p ro g ra m m e s through LCDP.

If you are interested in see-ing how you and your com-munity could benefit from our work, please contact 098 41950 for more details.

y The Ballinrobe Community Garden is one of the projects to have benefi tted from LCDPs support.

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South West Mayo Development Company sponsors two Commu-nity Employment schemes, in West and South Mayo. The schemes are funded by Solas (formerly FAS)

and employ 52 people. The schemes sup-port a huge variety of work in rural com-munities such as: Elderly Care, Environmen-tal Works, Youth and Childcare Support, Administration Assistance and Caretaking Services.

Voluntary and community groups are provided with essential human resources to support their work.

“Without the help of CE, it would not be possible for us to have such a fi ne public amenity and tourist attraction. The ongo-ing support of CE is vital to the survival of this amenity,” said Seán Heneghan from Clare Lake, Claremorris.

The participants on the schemes benefi t from valuable work experience, access to further training and skills development. These skills also enhance the confi dence of participants to contact prospective employers and secure meaningful employ-ment in the future. The fi nancial boost to the local economy in 2011/2012 comes to over €700,000, a knock-on benefi t that is often overlooked.

Community employment plays an inval-uable role in the functioning of healthy

communities. It offers a way to deliver vital community services that cannot ordi-narily be met by other means.

“CE participants have been intrinscially linked with the Tacú Family Resource Cen-tre since its inception. The value of their input cannot be measured solely on a mon-etary basis, but more so on the basis of a healthier community resulting in their work with disadvantaged people, the eldery and youth,” said ?? from Tacú.

For more information on the CE schemes, please contact Claire on 098 42530, or Dec-lan on 094 9366692. You can also contact SOLAS on 094 9034300.

IN addition to grants for busi-ness, South West Mayo Devel-opment Company (SWMDC) regularly provides entrepre-neurs access to vital mentoring advice and tailored training programmes.

BUSINESS CLINICSTWO very successful Business Clinics were offered in late 2011,

Mentoring and training supports available to small business

Each course supported 12 start-up enterprises to develop their business plans, identify potential markets and provided individual mentoring to each attendee.

“I highly recommend this SME Programme. My business defi -nitely benefi tted from the guid-ance received throughout this course,” said Carmen Garcia from Celtic Journey. The pro-gramme has been expanded in 2012 to cover more topics and provide extra one-to-one men-toring sessions.

Project offi cer Lorraine Toner said SWMDC still want to hear from entrepreneurs looking for mentoring or training support.

“Small business is key to our economic recovery, and we’re keen to assist new and growing businesses – not all are eligible, but we will provide support those we can,” said Ms Toner, who can be contacted on 098 41950 for more details on men-toring and training supports.

A case for community employment

which offered small business owners 40-minute sessions with specialists in various fi elds. Five business consultants gave advice on topics such as exporting, fi nance, marketing, online and social media as well as business strategy and planning.

“The forty minutes I spent with marketing mentor Louis McDonnell answered questions that would have taken me weeks to fi gure out, and the appoint-ments where of great benefi t to me and my business,” said Fin-tan Conlon, Director of Moving Box Ireland. These clinics will run again in 2012 and will be advertised in the local media.

SME TRAINING PROGRAMMESIN co-operation with the Inno-vation in Business Centre (IiBC) in Castlebar, SWMDC has suc-cessfully delivered three small bus iness t ra in ing pro-grammes.

Blossoming Business AwardCherry Blossom Bakery recently

won the Connaught Business Start-Up category in the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Award. Cherry Blossom, will go on to the

national fi nals in April 2012. The innovative bakery business now employs 12 people and recently re-located to a state-of-the-art bakery in Castlebar. With this expansion, the busi-

ness hopes to employ another 15 people. This business was sup-ported with a grant almost €17,000.

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NEWPORT Local Training Initiative is play-ing a key role in giving people the skills they need to re-enter the workforce or move onto higher education. Newport LTI SOLAS, is a full time 26-week computer course, adminis-tered by SWMDC in conjunction with Solas (formerly FAS).

Newport LTI has a state-of-the-art computer training room, where each student has the use of their own computer and coursework books are all supplied.

The courses are delivered by qualifi ed tutors, with plenty of one-to-one attention. Partici-pants are encouraged to work at their own pace, in a relaxed, informal environment.

The following are all available: Equalskills - certifi ed; ECDL Start and Core - certifi ed; ECDL Advanced Modules - certifi ed; Full work-ing knowledge of internet use, e-mail set up and improved typing skills.

New places will be available in April/May 2012, so if you are in receipt of a social welfare payment you can apply through your Local Employment Service offi ce or through SOLAS. Training is free and participants receive their basic social welfare payment and some expenses. Students range in age from 16 – 65 and come from across the south and west Mayo area.

For more information please call 098 42530, SOLAS on 094 9034300, Westport LES on 098 28583 or Castlebar LES on 094 26468.

THROUGH the LEADER/Rural Development Programme, South West Mayo Development Company, SWMDC has sup-ported community projects in South West Mayo from the fi rst spark of an idea right through to its completion.

More than one hundred com-munity projects have received support over the past three years and there are plenty more projects in the pipeline. While the global and national economy is experiencing cutbacks, more the €2,000,000 has been paid out to almost forty community projects.

Social and recreational facil-ities are very important in sus-taining vibrant communities. Eleven community centres have been upgraded and made totally accessible with the inclusion of lifts, mobile stages and improved energy effi ciencies. Communities have equipped their buildings to deliver com-munity services such as funeral parlour facilities to kitchens providing meals and meeting

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rooms to community gyms.Twelve communities have

benefi ted from multi-genera-tional outdoor recreational

facilities which have included playgrounds, skate parks, multi-use game areas, outdoor gyms and community walks.

As a result of funding, there are fi ve new all year round off-road walks designed to meet the recreational needs of all age groups in the community. The thematic walk at Clare Lake, Claremorris ‘Land of the Giants’, incorporating sculp-tures embodies the innovation aspect of LEADER/RDP fund-ing.

Communities have also been supported through advice, guid-ance and funding in conserving local heritage. Seven heritage publications, preserving local heritage and cultural traditions to anthologies of writing from various groups, have been sup-ported.

SWMDC continues to provide training and skills development to communities. Past topics included community develop-ment, biodiversity, walking tourism, management of com-munity facilities and computer training. For more information on the supports available to communities, please contact 098 41950.

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THE Western Regional Drugs Task force funds two positions within South West Mayo Devel-opment Company (SWMDC) covering counties Mayo and Roscommon.

COMMUNITY LIAISON WORKER (CLW)THE role of the CLW includes community support to respond to substance misuse, assist in drug and alcohol policy and identify the local impact of sub-stance misuse in the area.

The CLW was responsible for the fi rst Mayo Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week in 2011, which was offi cially launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny. One of the main events was Sláinte, a seminar covering important issues such as alcohol consump-tion, children’s exposure to risk from parental drinking and the relationship between Irish cul-ture and alcohol consumption. For more information please contact Pat Conway on 087 7400011.

DRUG EDUCATION SUPPORT WORKERTHE Drug Education Support Worker provides support to parents, youth workers and com-munities in need of substance use education and training.

The mission of the Drug Edu-cation Project is to promote the health and well-being of young people, parents and communi-ties by providing drugs and alcohol education services. Drug training programmes, awareness and information sessions are

offered on demand to agencies, specifi ed groups and high risk young people.

The Parents Drug Education Initiative is a cooperative pilot programme. The aim is to inform parents and schools about the effects and consequences of substance misuse. All second-ary schools in the county have been offered this programme and up-take is optional. For more information on this ini-tiative please contact Gillian Conway on 086 7814779.

Western Regional Drugs Task Force - tackling substance misuse

WITH initial funding of €50,000 from the Equality for Women Measure 2010 – 2013, the Revival Skills Training and Support programme is an initiative for women who are outside the labour market.

The programme gives participants the social skills, education and training to allow them to enter or return to the labour market. There are two key elements to the programme:

1. Career development training, with emphasis on personal and professional development

2. Mentor Support - participants are paired with a volunteer mentor who works with them one-to-one to achieve their personal goals and ambitions.

Training covers areas such as confi dence building, skills and background, interview and CV preparation. Almost half of the women from the fi rst EWM pro-gramme progressed into employment and further edu-cation.

Sixty six women participated on the programme in 2011, and the second Equality For Women Measure (EWM) awards ceremony will take place in Mayo Abbey on April 18 next. Kathleen Lynch TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Older People, Equal-ity and Mental Health, will present FETAC Level 3 awards under the ‘Revival Skills Training and Support programme’.

To fi nd out more please contact Maeve Earley on 094 9366692.

Equality for women – a model for employment support

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y The First Mayo Drug and Alcohol Awareness Week aimed to explore cultural relationship on drink and drug use. An Taoiseach Enda Kenny launched the week in Breaffy House Hotel, Pictured, from left: Orla Irwin – WRDTF Co-ordinator, Gerry O’Neill – CEO of South West Mayo Development Company, Taoiseach Enda Kenny,TD, Gillian Conway, Drug Education support worker, Cllr Eugene McCormack – Mayor of Castlebar and JPC Chairperson and Pat Conway – WRDTF Community Liaison Worker. Pic: Michael Mc Laughlin

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THERE is huge international interest in walking holidays and Mayo is very well placed to capitalise on that demand.

Opening up the rural landscape to walk-ers and nature lovers is the goal of the Walks Scheme in County Mayo, which plays an important part in developing the west’s walking product.

ACCESS ALL AREASIN 2008, the Walks Scheme was set up to develop National Way Marked Ways and other selected walks.

In south and west Mayo, there are 216 landowners on the Walks Scheme, which provides two yearly payments in return for an agreed maintenance plan and access to private lands. In 2011, this scheme brought an investment of over €200,000 into the local economy.

CO-OPERATIVE APPROACHWHILE the Walks Scheme is managed by South West Mayo Development Company

(SWMDC) through their dedicated Rural Recreation Offi cer, it requires the coop-eration of the National Trails Offi ce at the Irish Sports Council, Fáilte Ireland, local walking management committees and Mayo County Council for its success.

APPROVED LOOP WALKS AND WAY-MARKED WAYSTHE South and West Mayo scheme covers the Burrishoole and Clogher Loops and two National Waymarked Ways; the Cro-agh Patrick Heritage Trail and the Western Way.

The 179km Western Way is a route that can develop into a multi-day walk, which is very attractive to the international tour-ist.

Improvements are ongoing on all of these trails with the assistance of the Rural Social Scheme and the goodwill of landowners.

For more information on the Walks Scheme, contact Cathleen Fergus on 098 41950.

Walks Scheme – an investment in tourism and rural economy

y The Mulranny Loop Walk is one of the walks to have received substanial funding under the Walks Scheme.

JARGON BUSTER

BTWEABack to Work Enterprise Allowance – encourages people on certain social welfare payments to become self-employed

CECommunity Employment schemes are employment schemes for people on social welfare and funded through Dept. of Social Protection

EWMEquality for Women Measure - aims to provide women outside the labour market with skills to enter or return to work

HSEHealth Service Executive

LCDPLocal and Community Development Programme – Focuses on disadvantage and works with marginalised communities and individuals

LESLocal Employment Service

LTILocal Training Initiative – FAS (now SOLAS) funded training programmes for people in receipt of social welfare payments

MNELPMayo North East LEADER Partnership

RDPRural Development Programme, also known as LEADER

RRORural Recreation Offi cer – Responsible for walks development and managing the Walks Scheme

RSSRural Social Scheme – Part-time employment scheme for low income farmers and fi shermen or their spouses

SWMDCSouth West Mayo Development Company Ltd.

SOLASSeirbhísí Oideachais Leanunaigh Agus Scileanna (Formerly FAS)

TÚSWork activation programme for long-term unemployed

WALKS SCHEMEScheme of payments to farmers/private landowners for maintenance of National Way Marked Ways and other walks on their lands

WRDTFWestern Regional Drugs Task Force

CALL FOR MENTORS/TRAINERS PANEL

Training and mentoring are a vital part of South West Mayo Development Com-pany’s work. We are always on the look-out for new and experienced trainers/

mentors who have expert knowledge in key business sectors.

We are interested in hearing from you, if you have expertise on the following topics:

We are particularly interested to hear from experts in the following business sectors:Rural Tourism/Crafts/Renewable Energy/ICT/Artisan Food

If you would like to be included on our panel, please contact Lorraine Toner on 098-41950 or [email protected] for an application form.

• Marketing and Sales• Online and ICT Development• Renewable Energy• Product Development/Patents• Funding & Finance• Artisan Food• Business Planning & Mentoring• Manufacturing and supporting opportunities


Adventure West Louisburgh Louisburgh Development of tourism enterprise, incl. activities,

drying room & accommodation

€26,551.08 €26,551.08 €53,102.16

All Stars Stage School Shrule Develop school of performing arts & upgrade facilities €30,451.91 €30,451.91 €60,903.82

Anna McGough Newport Dog Grooming training course €1,900.00 €0.00 €1,900.00

ATIR Castlebar Develop innovative online shapewear business €5,030.00 €2,630.00 €7,660.00

Balla Community Council Balla New community playground €59,972.00 €1,991.02 €61,963.02

Balla Community Walled Garden Balla Feasibility study into development of Balla walled

garden

€3,600.00 €400.00 €4,000.00

Ballindine Community Centre Ltd. Ballindine Upgrade of community facilities €72,313.68 €24,104.57 €96,418.25

Ballindine/Irishtown Active

Retirement

Ballindine/

Irishtown

Publication of writings “You Couldn’t Leave It After

You”

€1,650.00 €550.00 €2,200.00

Ballinrobe & District Trout Anglers

Assoc.

Ballinrobe Installation of security system at Lough Mask €11,239.68 €3,746.57 €14,986.25

Ballinrobe Active Retirement Ballinrobe Publication of writings ‘Red Shoes & No Cliches’ €1,939.50 €646.50 €2,586.00

Ballinrobe Agricultural Show Ballinrobe Purchase of equipment €3,326.55 €1,108.85 €4,435.40

Ballinrobe Archaeological &

Historical Society

Ballinrobe Development of an interactive heritage website €2,525.18 €841.73 €3,366.91

Ballinrobe Bio Gas Ltd. Ballinrobe Feasibility study into viability of an anaerobic digester/

biogas plant

€11,234.56 €3,744.86 €14,979.42

Ballinrobe Community

Development Council

Ballinrobe Sculpture commemorating John King - recipient of

two congressional medals of honour

€35,728.12 €11,909.38 €47,637.50

Ballinrobe Community

Development Council

Ballinrobe Publish marketing material for heritage walk €2,078.25 €692.75 €2,771.00

Ballinrobe Family Resource Centre Ballinrobe Construction and fi tting out of community building €150,000.00 €52,081.35 €202,081.35

Ballinrobe Tourism Ballinrobe Commemoration of Felix Waitkus landing in Ballinrobe €2,400.00 €800.00 €3,200.00

Ballinrobe Town Park Company

Ltd.

Ballinrobe Development of Ballinrobe Town Park €144,994.65 €47,831.55 €192,826.20

Ballinrobe Waste Disposal Ltd. Ballinrobe Business expansion of recycling services €132,031.80 €132,031.81 €264,063.61

Ballintubber Resource Centre Ltd. Ballintubber Purchase of equipment and new walkway €74,601.71 €24,867.24 €99,468.95

Ballyglass Community Council Ballyglass Develop community facilities €17,025.00 €5,675.00 €22,700.00

Ballyglass Community Walking

Track

Ballyglass Development of enclosed walking track €47,950.00 €15,984.00 €63,934.00

Ballyvary/Keelogues Community

Dev. Ltd.

Ballyvary Upgrade of community facilities €3,675.00 €1,225.00 €4,900.00

Ballyvary/Keelogues Development

Co. Ltd.

Ballyvary Install outdoor gym and recreation facilities €108,994.25 €36,331.45 €145,325.70

Big Adventure Islands Ltd. Westport Establishment of new adventure tourism business €45,804.84 €45,804.85 €91,609.69

Bigartmedia Westport Purchase of equipment for new digital media training

business

€3,366.50 €3,366.51 €6,733.01

Brickens Community Centre Brickens Refurbishment of community centre €12,510.00 €4,170.00 €16,680.00

Business in the Community Castlebar Assess viabilty of recycling and restoration project €8,550.00 €950.00 €9,500.00

Carl Maddox Louisburgh Purchase equipment for adventure business €4,247.19 €4,247.19 €8,494.38

Carnacon Community

Development Assoc.

Carnacon Refurbishment of community kitchen facilities €15,970.41 €5,323.47 €21,293.88

Castlebar Social Services Ltd. Castlebar Refurbishment of kitchen and facilities €25,147.50 €8,382.50 €33,530.00

Celtic Journey Westport Establish new Irish mythology gift business €8,720.60 €3,976.10 €12,696.70

Chambers Clan Newport Publish Chambers Clan book €3,481.50 €1,160.00 €4,641.50

Cherry Blossom Bakery Ballyvary Purchase of equipment for new specialised artisan

bakery

€16,718.78 €16,718.79 €33,437.57

Clar IRD Claremorris Training in commercial horticulture-’Growing Locally’ €49,700.00 €0.00 €49,700.00

Claremorris Community Radio Claremorris Volunteer and management training €4,900.00 €0.00 €4,900.00

Claremorris Community

Recreational Centre

Claremorris Extension to community recreational facilities €149,850.00 €49,950.00 €199,800.00

Claremorris Loop Walk Claremorris Develop Clare Lake loop walk €53,248.50 €17,749.50 €70,998.00

Claremorris No Name Club Claremorris Purchase of youth centre equipment €4,735.88 €1,578.63 €6,314.51

Claremorris Racecourse Trust Claremorris Development of parkland walk €27,027.00 €9,009.25 €36,036.25

Clew Bay Bike Hire Ltd. Newport Establish new bike hire & activity business €15,988.50 €15,988.51 €31,977.01

Clew Bay Charters Newport Establish new tourist charter boat service €34,615.00 €34,615.00 €69,230.00

Clew Bay Heritage Centre Ltd. Westport Business plan and website development €10,870.50 €2,123.50 €12,994.00

Clew Bay Heritage Centre Ltd./

Westport Historical Society

Westport Heritage publication recording 100 years of soccer in

Westport

€8,388.75 €2,796.25 €11,185.00

Clew Bay Marine Services Westport Installation of crane and upgrade of work vessel to

expand services provided.

€19,448.34 €19,448.35 €38,896.69

Cuinneog Ltd. Balla Marketing plan and support €6,187.50 €2,062.50 €8,250.00

Cuan Modh (I.T. Facilities) Newport Purchase new suite of computers €7,086.54 €2,362.19 €9,448.73

Declan Gannon Breaffy Innovative seafood product development €1,875.00 €625.00 €2,500.00

Development Association of Cong Cong Lough Corrib World Varsities Trout Fly Fishing

Competition

€3,346.50 €1,115.50 €4,462.00

Dhara Kelly Westport Renovation & upgrade of Cloona Health Retreat €26,235.00 €26,235.00 €52,470.00

Edel O’Malley Westport Training as a Data Protection Practitioner €1,350.00 €0.00 €1,350.00

Edward Barrett Claremorris Conversion of existing buildings to farm hostel €47,795.16 €47,795.16 €95,590.32

Electric Escapes Westport Purchase of electric bikes for activity tours €12,757.08 €12,757.09 €25,514.17

Fahy Community Development Ltd. Fahy Renovation of old school for community use €148,264.00 €49,422.00 €197,686.00

Fergus McManamon Newport Training to develop energy management business €4,235.00 €0.00 €4,235.00

Full Health Medical Ltd. Ballintubber Development of Fullhealth, IT based healthscreening

service

€30,000.00 €17,200.08 €47,200.08

Garrymore Foroige Garrymore Publication of writings ‘I remember’ €1,368.00 €456.00 €1,824.00

Gerard Bourke Louisburgh Investigate viability of on-farm tourism business €9,066.93 €3,002.32 €12,069.25

Glencorrib Kilroe Community

Centre

Glencorrib/

Kilroe

Redevelopment of community centre at Glencorrib €92,691.34 €30,897.12 €123,588.46

Glenisland Co-Operative Glenisland Develop lakeside facilities for anglers at Lough Beltra €53,049.75 €17,683.25 €70,733.00

Iain Price Islandeady Study on development of micro-brewery & training in

brewing technology

€1,822.17 €250.00 €2,072.17

Ian & Louise Moore Westport Equipment for new Zorbing business €52,672.12 €30,026.33 €82,698.45

Ideal Quality Gifts Ltd. Westport Provision of mentoring assistance to start up a new

toy manufacturing business

€3,750.00 €1,250.00 €5,000.00

Irishtown Community Development Irishtown New community playground €74,973.75 €24,991.25 €99,965.00

Islandeady Community Council Islandeady Heritage publication ‘Through the Eye of the Bridge’ €4,125.00 €1,375.00 €5,500.00

Jenny Brennan Ballinrobe Support to develop Virtual Offi ce Worx business €2,587.50 €862.50 €3,450.00

Killadoon School Reunion

Committee

Killadoon Publish writings ‘School with a View’ €8,163.00 €2,721.00 €10,884.00

Killawalla Community Council Ltd. Killawalla Publication of Killawalla Community Futures Action

Plan

€1,842.30 €204.70 €2,047.00

Killeen Community Council Killeen New community playground €73,125.00 €24,375.00 €97,500.00

Kilmaine Community Centre Kilmaine Refurbishment and extension of community centre €16,262.15 €5,420.72 €21,682.87

Lecanvey Community Centre Ltd. Lecanvey Extension & refurbishment of community centre €79,135.54 €26,378.53 €105,514.07

Lotide Fine Foods Ltd. Kilmeena Expansion of innovative artisan food business €53,082.25 €53,082.25 €106,164.50

Mairead Dooley Claremorris BSc in Rural Development in NUIG Galway €3,400.00 €0.00 €3,400.00

Marie Lyons Louisburgh Equipment for innovative training business €1,616.97 €1,616.97 €3,233.94

Mary O’Toole Westport BSc in Rural Development in NUIG Galway €1,462.00 €0.00 €1,462.00

Mayo Abbey Parish Development

Co. Ltd.

Mayo Abbey Review community council structures and

management

€5,580.00 €620.00 €6,200.00

Mayo Foroige District Council Westport Creation of website for Mayo Foroige network €1,650.00 €550.00 €2,200.00

Mayo Writers Block Claremorris Purchase ICT equipment €1,781.25 €593.75 €2,375.00

Michael Davitt National Memorial

Association

Castlebar Promotional equipment to market Davitt Museum €1,643.25 €547.75 €2,191.00

MOB Training Ltd. t/a Fitness West Westport Purchase of innovative specialist equipment to expand

innovative training business

€8,656.35 €8,656.35 €17,312.70

Mulranny Tiernaur Amenity Co. Ltd. Mulranny Publication of Mulranny Community Futures Action

Plan

€1,843.20 €204.80 €2,048.00

Newport & District Development

Company

Newport Publication of Newport Community Futures Action

Plan

€1,485.00 €165.00 €1,650.00

Newport Foroige Club Newport Refurbishment of existing youthclub €3,000.00 €1,000.00 €4,000.00

Newport Regatta Club (Splash) Newport Purchase equipment for Splash summer programme €11,818.90 €3,939.64 €15,758.54

Parke Community Centre Parke Heritage publication - Parke & Turlough Yesterday &

Today 1911-2011

€7,800.00 €5,700.00 €13,500.00

Partry Community Council Partry Extension of community centre facilities €28,607.94 €9,535.99 €38,143.93

Ronan Mitchell Westport Purchase of equipment for commercial spray booth

for large vehicles

€22,344.81 €22,344.81 €44,689.62

Roundfort Community Centre Roundfort Refurbishment of community centre €15,717.00 €5,239.00 €20,956.00

Ruth Flannelly Westport Purchase of equipment fordigital art media business €1,311.74 €1,311.74 €2,623.48

Saoirse Na Mara Sea Kayaking Westport Establish new mobile kayaking business €9,869.00 €9,869.32 €19,738.32

SWMDC (Community Training) Area Wide Training for community organisations €5,100.00 €0.00 €5,100.00

SWMDC (Female Entrepreneur

Training)

Area Wide Business start-up training for rural women €6,183.04 €0.00 €6,183.04

SWMDC (Wind Energy Seminar) Area Wide Wind energy seminar - ‘Mayo Ideas Week’ 2010 €1,538.60 €0.00 €1,538.60

SWMDC (Artisan Food

Development)

Area Wide Mentoring and networking support for small food

producers

€6,517.92 €0.00 €6,517.92

SWMDC (Back to Business

Workshops)

Area Wide Deliver ‘Back to Business’ workshops €2,862.30 €0.00 €2,862.30

SWMDC (Biodiversity) Area Wide Biodiversity training in the community €3,180.00 €0.00 €3,180.00

SWMDC (Community Training) Area Wide Community Futures’ training programmes €9,000.00 €0.00 €9,000.00

SWMDC (Entrepreneurship Boot

Camp)

Claremorris Entrepreneurship Boot Camp for RDP clients €3,568.21 €0.00 €3,568.21

SWMDC (Renewable Energy) Area Wide Renewable energy opportunities for SMEs €1,686.63 €0.00 €1,686.63

SWMDC (Rural Women’s Initiative) Area Wide Extensive work training programme for rural women €29,931.70 €0.00 €29,931.70

SWMDC (Small Business) Area Wide New business development programme €6,900.00 €0.00 €6,900.00

SWMDC (SME Development

Programme)

Area Wide Cooperation project between SWMDC and MNELP to

deliver SME training programme.

€15,666.65 €0.00 €15,666.65

SWMDC (Walkers Welcome) Area Wide Walkers Welcome training-Cong, Newport & Mulranny €3,810.00 €0.00 €3,810.00

Taugheen Community Council Ltd. Taugheen Development of Community Centre €9,255.18 €3,085.06 €12,340.24

The Luisne Art Project Castlebar Luisne Art Project Publication - ‘Flame’ €3,465.42 €1,226.08 €4,691.50

Tochar Valley Rural Community

Network Ltd.

Mayo Abbey Participation in Shamrock Thistle Rural Action

Partnership

€6,573.90 €2,191.40 €8,765.30

Tourism Pure Walking Holidays Castlebar Develop guided walking holidays business €2,437.39 €2,437.40 €4,874.79

Turlough Community Development

Association

Turlough Publication of Turlough Community Futures Action

Plan

€1,843.20 €204.80 €2,048.00

West Coast Adventure Tours Ltd. Shrule Training, marketing & equipment for adventure tour

business

€3,519.06 €2,769.07 €6,288.13

West Coast FM Ltd. Westport Equipment for Westport Community Radio €20,708.72 €6,902.91 €27,611.63

West Mayo Equine Group Westport Training in equine husbandry €1,988.00 €0.00 €1,988.00

Western Sawmill Service Ballinrobe Purchase of equipment for mobile sawmill business €16,137.61 €16,137.61 €32,275.22

Westport Beekeepers Association Westport Develop training apiary for members and

demonstration

€3,824.64 €1,274.89 €5,099.53

Westport Business Community Ltd. Westport Shop ‘n Spraoi na Nollag 2009 €16,052.56 €9,983.94 €26,036.50

Westport Business Community Ltd. Westport Shop ‘n Spraoi na Nollag 2010 €29,213.35 €29,213.36 €58,426.71

Westport Music Festival Westport Purchase of equipment for Westport Music Festival €29,996.25 €9,998.75 €39,995.00

Westport Sports Complex Ltd. Westport Upgrade community complex facilities €37,245.48 €12,415.16 €49,660.64

Westport Sustainability Group Westport Introduction to fruit and nut growing €2,799.00 €0.00 €2,799.00

Westport Tidy Towns Ltd. Westport Develop new Skate Park and Multi-Use Games Area €186,193.43 €62,064.48 €248,257.91

Westport Tourism Organisation Westport Westport Tourism Organisation Website €1,800.00 €1,200.00 €3,000.00

Name Area Project Description Grant Paid Private contribution

Total investment

Name Area Project Description Grant Paid Private contribution

Total investment

€2,889,936.94 €1,289,105.54 €1,279,042.48TOTAL

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