The Tús initiative is a community work placement scheme providing short-term working opportunities for unemployed people. All the work carried out by participants in the Tús scheme must benefit the community. The types of project eligible for the scheme may include: Energy conservation work in homes and community buildings Social care of all age groups…
Rural Recreation Programme Introduction County Wicklow is fortunate to be one of the 12 areas in the country to have been allocated the services of a Rural Recreation Officer to support the expansion of outdoor recreational opportunities in County Wicklow for residents and tourists alike. The programme is funded by the Department of Rural and…
The Rural Social Scheme (RSS) commenced in Co. Wicklow in April 2005. The county has an allocation of 20 places on the scheme (there are 2,600 nationally). The programme is run by the Department of Social Protection which contracts County Wicklow Partnership to deliver the programme locally. The 20 participants in the county currently work…
Name: Woodenbridge Village Development Association Address: Woodenbridge, Co. Wicklow Profile: Woodenbridge Village Development Association was supported by County Wicklow Partnership in 2012 for the development of a new amenity area at the start of the Sli na Slainte walk in Woodenbridge Village. Woodenbridge Village Development Association is a voluntary association which formed in April 2011…
Name: Hidden Valley Holiday Park Address: Rathdrum, Co. Wicklow Website: www.irelandholidaypark.com Profile: Hidden Valley Holiday Park was supported by County Wicklow Partnership in 2011 for the development of an adventure playground at their centre in Rathdrum. Hidden Valley offers self-catering cabins, camping facilities, camper’s kitchen, showers and toilets. In addition there are a host of on-site…
Name: Aughrim Tidy Towns Address: Aughrim, Co. Wicklow Profile: Aughrim has a long tradition of involvement in the National Tidy Towns competition with unparalleled success.The committee have been very active in the development of the town and worked with the LEADER programmes over the last 20 years to provide exceptional amenities. Recently, CWP funded the…
Name: Brockagh Resource Centre Address: Laragh, Co. Wicklow Profile: The Glendalough & District Development Association Ltd. (G&DDA Ltd.) established the Brockagh Resource Centre in 2001 with the intention of co-coordinating efforts within the Laragh/Glendalough area to develop the area in a sustainable manner for the benefit of the whole community. This centre was part funded by County…
Name:Birdwatch Ireland Address: Newcastle, Co. Wicklow BirdWatch Ireland, Ireland’s largest conservation charity. Their 220 acre East Coast Nature Reserve at Newcastle, Co. Wicklow was opened in 2011 by the organisation’s patron, President of Ireland, Mary McAleese. This former farmland been restored to a natural state, and is now home to a huge range of plants…
Name:Glen on Imaal Address: Laragh, Co. Wicklow The mountains dominate the landscape of County Wicklow are an exceptional recreational amenity for local people, national and international visitors. County Wicklow Partnerhsip (CWP) have developed an outdoor recreation strategy for the county in conjunction with other stakeholders and have supported the development of many walking and activity…