LEADER and SICAP
#SICAPstories: Remote Working By STEPHANIE MOYNIHAN In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, Remote Working has gained momentum. Remote work can be described as employees carrying out their professional duties from a location which differs from traditional, centralised offices. Such locations could include an employee’s home, a co-working or other shared space, a private office, or any other place outside of the traditional corporate office building or campus. In response and very much valued co-operation with Grow Remote, IRD Duhallow was pleased to offer a virtual information session on Remote Work in Duhallow and beyond.
This exciting workshop was offered in late 2021 focusing on what remote work is and what and where the opportunities for remote working are. The Grow Remote facilitator was also delighted to share valuable resources with the participants enabling them to start their journey towards remote working opportunities. This very practical virtual workshop was well attended and IRD Duhallow is currently in the planning process of offering similar events in the very near future. The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2018 – 2022 provides funding to tackle poverty and social exclusion through local engagement and partnerships between disadvantaged
individuals, community organisations and public sector agencies. Administered by Pobal and funded by the Irish Government through the Department of Rural and Community Development, it also receives funding from the European Social Fund under the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020.
LEADER In The Community Spotlight on Rockchapel Community Playground With the aid of LEADER funding, the community of Rockchapel was able to develop a playground in its village for children up to the age of 12. The provision of a safe and secure recreation area for children in the village envisioned the enhancement and encouragement of the ongoing stability of the community. Geographically, Rockchapel is a remote isolated village which has suffered in recent times particularly with the loss of its post office. Prior to the development of the playground, the offering for children in Rockchapel was quite limited, and the proposed project converted an area that is situated in the centre of the village into a valuable
resource for families and visitors to the area. The community acknowledged that in recent times, much publicity has been given to childhood health promotion, and as part of this, an emphasis has been placed on outdoor play. It was further acknowledged that a locally accessible playground will support the optimal social and physical development of local children. Furthermore, their parents will benefit through the provision of
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a community focal point. This project was deeply embedded with the notion that it was essential to building a support network for all, and young parents and lone parents in particular will find this especially beneficial.
Issue 60 March 25, 2022
