Abstract
The demise of Irelands infamous `Celtic Tiger brought great economic and
social change to the country and its people. Rural Ireland felt the economic
downturn keenly, with the loss of SMEs, infrastructural development and
most of all a cohort of its youth. In the past ten years, the country has
remained steadfast in its endeavour to rise out of the ashes and return to some
form of stability. Within a rural context, the 2014-2020 Rural Development
Programme (RDP) became part of the solution for rural Ireland with funding
and programmes focused on agriculture, the broader rural community and
the environment. The LEADER Programme is a key element of Irelands RDP,
providing funds for rural and community development focusing specifically on economic development,
enterprise development and job creation; social inclusion and the environment.
Original language | English (Ireland) |
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Media of output | Article |
Publisher | National Rural Network |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2020 |