@RuralCommNet

We are a voluntary membership based organisation supporting rural communities across Northern Ireland.

 Cookstown, Northern Ireland
ruralcommunitynetwork.org
Joined August 2016
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At the recent @RuralComNet Rural Gathering, @Nialljourno caught up with Living History projects we've funded. Read on to hear from project lead Emma McAleer, Una Walsh who is preserving south Armagh's townland heritage and Gary McErlain who is sharing the legends of Lough Neagh.
BBC News NI
@BBCNewsNI2 Nov 2024
A south Armagh native is trying to preserve the meaning behind townlands and bring a greater understanding of their importance to a new generation. bbc.in/3Cc6S9p
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CEDaR led its first ever “walk and talk” at the Rural Gathering Conference last week at Pomeroy Forest🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️🗣️ Thanks to Emma, @RuralCommNet and others for organising the conference. It was a pleasure to attend and we look forward to doing more “walk and talks” in the future! 😀📔
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Thrilled to see our Enterprise Placement Students grow their business Wee Donkey Productions. They just wrapped up this wonderful DIY Filmmaking project with @RuralCommNet and already have another heritage film project lined up! Well done ! 👀👏🏻
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Replying to @ulsterahs @RuralCommNet
Una Walsh of South Armagh passionate heritage advocate . Fine range of archaeology around Slieve Gullion.
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At @RuralCommNet Rural Heritage Conference at Pomeroy. Folklore of the harnen stand and local heritage collections. @ulsterfol
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Great to learn more about the approaches of local, rural communities to heritage work across Northern Ireland thanks to @RuralCommNet and @Brambles_show
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Thanks to @CommunitiesNI and @WestonFdn early stage funding is available to groups in villages seeking to find new uses for old buildings which address core community needs. Viability Grants can cover surveys, community engagement and business planning. tinyurl.com/2hvv9f6r
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This tailored programme, delivered in partnership with Fermanagh Trust @RuralCommNet and @HolywellT supported by @TNLComFundNI , continues to equip leaders with the skills to drive collaboration and social impact. Read more ⬇️ fermanaghtrust.org/investing…
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Great work by Dr Dani Hutcheon & team @YunusCentreGCU on producing this research report for NI. Key Finding #1. public authority processes overly complex and lengthy & inconsistent practice across public bodies who felt restricted by a lack of resources to support communities.
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Finishing our #GRW24 event with an engaging, lively panel discussion with @NickDMathison Chair of Education Committee, Majella Corrigan @InfoCcms, Michael McConkey @Ed_Authority & Rachael Power @RuralCommNet
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CEDaR will be doing an interactive "Walk and Talk" session in the afternoon on all things biological recording 🔎🐌 📔 Mark Oct 17 in your calendars😀
RCN NI@RuralCommNet12 Sep 2024
A Rural Gathering is day of amplifying the rural heritage initiatives that happen across NI deep in rural communities. eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-rural-g…
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More on this story coming up on @bbcnewsline on @BBCOneNI shortly @RuralCommNet @AcademyDgn
Niall McCracken@Niall_journo9 Sep 2024
‘Buses disappear in our towns in the evenings’ bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c78l…
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Get involved 📢 crossborder.ie/news/14th-qua… is open for responses. Thanks to all the organisations that have responded. There is still time to complete our survey.
Collage of logos - all members of the New Common Charter.

ALT Collage of logos - all members of the New Common Charter.

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Village Catalyst Project Viability Grants (up to £10k) are available to help charities or social enterprises test ideas for buildings at risk (listed or in a conservation area) which target rural poverty and isolation. Enquiries welcome via: ahfund.org.uk/enquiry/
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Inspiring weekend at our Residential visit to Derry. Thanks to the Playhouse, Bogside and Brandywell Health Forum, Northwest Cultural Partnership, North West Migrants Forum and our hosts Holywell Trust! Great city, great group, learnt a lot 🙏👊 – at Craigavon, Northern Ireland
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@uniofgalway @CommunitiesNI @HolywellT @RuralCommNet @FermanaghTrust Derry site visits for our Lurgan based diploma in Community Development class. Brilliant learning! @BBHealthForum @newgatearts
Students enjoying hospitality of North West Migrant Forum.

ALT Students enjoying hospitality of North West Migrant Forum.

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The Noah Donohoe Music Fund will provide an annual bursary scheme to support the development of applicants with a particular talent in music and to financially assist their skills and help them develop their talent. To learn more please visit our website: bit.ly/m/CFNI-Whats-happenin…
Image: Musical Instruments Text: The Noah Donohoe Music Fund is now open for applications Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

ALT Image: Musical Instruments Text: The Noah Donohoe Music Fund is now open for applications Community Foundation for Northern Ireland

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This is wonderful 🌟 2-minute celebration of the 25,000 Polish people now living in NI, following the new laws introduced exactly 20 years ago today. 🇵🇱 Well done @MaciekBator📸#PL20NI
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Community Development session tonight ends with a goody bag from @heartfailurewarriors @RuralCommNet @uniofgalway 👌
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There’s just ONE WEEK left to apply for our #NationalLottery Project Funding ⌛️ The annual programme is designed to support organisations to develop and deliver future arts projects. 📅Deadline: 12 noon, Tuesday 7th May 2024 ➡️Find out more & apply: artscouncil-ni.org/funding-f…
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