Over €1 million in LEADER funding allocated to projects in Co. Wicklow

Community groups and local businesses in County Wicklow have benefited from over €1 million euro in LEADER funding since the programme commenced in November 2017. Despite a delayed start the LEADER / Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014 -2020 is gaining significant momentum in Wicklow and approximately 22% of the overall project budget of €4.6 million…

Tender Advertising Information

Request for tenders County Wicklow Partnership, on behalf of the Wicklow Outdoor Recreation Committee (WORC), is now seeking submission for the Development of an Outdoor Recreation Strategy for County Wicklow. Context County Wicklow offers recreational users the opportunity to engage in adventure activities in various topographical environments, such as mountain terrains, peatland, lake lands, whitewater…

FREE Social Media Training Course for Tourism Businesses

        Co Wicklow Partnership is running a free social media training programme to support Wicklow-based tourism businesses and not-for-profit enterprises. The training programme will assist tourism businesses build their social media profiles and gain practical skills with the aim of attracting more visitors to Wicklow. Training will be delivered in two stages. Stage…

LEADER Programme 2014 – 2020: Information on making a LEADER Application

LEADER Programme 2014 – 2020 Information on making a LEADER Application County Wicklow Partnership (CWP) on behalf of Wicklow Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) is welcoming applications to the LEADER Rural Development Programme from communities and enterprises across county Wicklow. You are welcome to contact a County Wicklow Partnership LEADER Development Officer for advice and guidance…

New! LEADER Grant Funding Announcement NOV 2017

LEADER (2014-2020) Wicklow Partnership as the implementing partner of the Wicklow LCDC for LEADER is pleased to announce is delighted to announce that LEADER Grant funding is now available to be applied on a ‘Rolling’ basis. LEADER (2014-2020) Sub-themes are Rural Tourism; Enterprise Development; Rural Towns; Broadband; Basic Services (Hard to Reach Communities); Rural Youth,…

Wicklow Local Development Strategy

 Wicklow Local Development Strategy (LDS) In October / November 2015, public consultation meetings were held in five locations across the County to get feedback on local requirements and potential actions under each of the themes and sub-themes outlined above. Meetings were also held with relevant agencies and stakeholders in each sector. The information gathered from…

Woodenbridge Village Development Association

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…