Galway Rural Development

***Expressions of Interest – Training programme for New Business Development in the Geopark***
*GOOD NEWS* – LEADER funding for the training is now fully approved. First training Mon 7th Sept.
- We are re-opening the EoI for this comprehensive training programme to support new business development in the Geopark communities. The training is planned for 10 two-hour sessions, continuing through autumn 2026.
- It can include new ideas for start-ups that are broadly related to tourism, and also expansion/broadening of existing tourism businesses and will operate in the Geopark area
_Note: submissions received earlier this year are still valid unless the proposer is no longer available for the training._
Applicants should email the completed form to [email protected] *by 5pm Friday 21st August* .
Requests for clarification prior to the deadline can be to the same email address.
Looking forward to responses to this fabulous, fully-funded opportunity.

We’re excited to share that our Women’s Health Day 2026 is back! 💙❤️💛

Join us on Wednesday 9th September in St. Fursey’s Hall, Headford for a free, friendly and informative morning all about YOU.

Meet local organisations who will be there on the day to offer support, advice and information across a wide range of health and wellbeing topics.

Pop in anytime between 10am–2pm – no booking needed.

Take time for yourself, have a chat, get information that matters and leave feeling supported.

Everyone welcome! 💙

Organisations joining us on the day:

| | | | | .ireland | | | | Solas Counselling Service | | @galwayruraldevelopment | HSE Ireland Health and Social Care | SICAP

Tá an Coimisiún Eorpach tar éis raon beart a leagan amach chun a chur ar chumas pobail agus gnónna leas a bhaint as aistriú glas inbhuanaithe.

Solas FRC Women’s Health Day 2026, taking place on Wednesday 9th September, 10am–2pm in St. Fursey’s Hall, Headford. This is a free, informal and welcoming event for women in our community. While there will be opportunities for health checks and to find out about health and wellbeing supports, the day is also about connection, community and taking a little time for yourself – meeting other women, having a cuppa, a chat and a laugh. No booking is required.

Martin, our SICAP Trainer, carried out FREE First Aid Training with a very attentive and enthusiastic group of people (28!) from the Killerein/Barnaderg community recently. The two-day training turned out to be a great 'community building' event also! Thanks to everyone who attended and trained in this potentially life-saving skill – well done all

Rinne Martin, ár Traenálaí SICAP, Oiliúint Garchabhrach SAOR IN AISCE le grúpa daoine an-aireach agus díograiseach (28!) ó phobal Cill Fhir Iarainn / Bearna Dhearg le déanaí. Bhí an oiliúint dhá lá ina ócáid iontach 'tógála pobail' freisin! Buíochas le gach duine a d'fhreastail ar an scil seo a d'fhéadfadh beatha a shábháil agus a thraenáil - maith sibh go léir

Is é an Tús tá sé mar aidhm ag an scéim an 'tús' a thabhairt do dhaoine dífhostaithe a theastaíonn chun cabhrú leo filleadh ar an bhfostaíocht. Beidh foghlaim ar feadh an tsaoil ina fachtóir tábhachtach lena chinntiú go mbeidh oibrithe oilte chun déileáil leis na hathruithe sa timpeallacht oibre agus teicneolaíochtaí nua sa todhchaí.

The Memory Café is taking place in the Loughrea Family Resource Centre on Wednesday 19th August from 2 to 4pm. This offers a welcoming, relaxed space for people living with memory loss and their carers to come together over a cup of tea, enjoy activities, chat, and connect with others who understand.

Please help spread the word by sharing this post. It could make a real difference to someone in our community.

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This week is Heritage Week! Why not take the opportunity to round off the summer with a mini trip to one of the amazing Heritage Sites across the county.
Check out the Galway events at
https://www.heritageweek.ie/event-listings?q=galway

2026 Events | National Heritage Week 15th – 23rd August 2026 National Heritage Week, an initiative by the Heritage Council, celebrates all things heritage. It brings together communities, families, organisations, cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation.

Help make your farm a safer place for everyone. Take part in one of the Health and Safety for Social Farming, Farm Open Days and Events taking place in the coming weeks
The training is free and explores general health and safety.
Here are the training links: Spaces are filling fast, register today!

On farm training:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/health-and-safety-training-for-social-farming-farm-open-days-and-events-tickets-1994016680569
(includes complementary lunch)

Online training here:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/health-and-safety-for-social-farming-and-farm-open-days-and-events-tickets-1991991038820?aff=erelpanelorg

We encourage you to take the time to attend one online and one in person training session, and join us in an effort to make Irish farms safer places for everyone.

If you need help registering, please call Eilís on 086 839 5516.

Online Health and Safety Training for Farm Open Days and Events A series of Health and Safety training sessions for farmers interested in running safe open days and events on their farms.