Jun 15, 2026 | News, Press & Events, Press Releases
As Government moves to fast-track climate and energy infrastructure, IRL says the communities that host it must be partners in it, with a genuine social licence, real control of community benefit funds, and community ownership at the heart of delivery DUBLIN. Irish...
May 5, 2026 | Events, News, Press & Events, Press Releases
(L -R Linda Sheridan, Department of Rural and Community Development & the Gaeltacht, Gina McIntyre, Chief Executive, Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB), Michelle O’Neill, First Minister of NI, Teresa Canavan, Chief Executive, Rural Action). A major €2.75m...
Apr 2, 2026 | News, Press & Events, Press Releases
BIOGRAPHY Briain Smyth is an Irish entrepreneur and rural development leader with 30 years of experience spanning media, energy, agri-business, and sustainability. A native of Moate, County Westmeath, he takes up the role of Chief Executive Officer of Irish Rural Link...
Mar 19, 2026 | News, Press & Events
Irish Rural Link is currently recruiting for the following vacancy: ____________________________________________________________ Irish Rural Link Project Assistant – Full Time Organisation: Irish Rural Link Location: Moate, Co. Westmeath Hours: Full Time About...
Feb 10, 2026 | Events, News, Press & Events, Press Releases
A major €3.97m investment in rural renewal has been unveiled with the launch of the Rural Innovation and Social Enterprise (RiSE) Project, a transformative initiative designed to put social enterprise at the centre of sustainable rural development. Rural Action is...
Feb 9, 2026 | Events, News, Press & Events, Press Releases, Public Banking
Central Bank Deputy Governor visits Irish Rural Link, highlighting the vital role of strong rural communities in social cohesion & sustainable development Irish Rural Link (IRL) was delighted to welcome Colm Kincaid, the Deputy Governor Consumer & Investor...
