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Introductory Training in Renewable Energy Technologies  

The training programme is aimed at community groups and enterprises who have an interest in developing their understanding of different types of Renewable Energy Technologies available. As part of the course, participants will be given support to assess if these technologies would be economically and environmentally beneficial to their community facility or enterprise and to develop a Renewable Energy Technology plan which may be used to seek funding from LEADER or other funders. The course will be delivered 1 session per week over 9 weeks. The course will take place in the Ballybay Wetlands Centre frtom 7-9pm on Thursday the 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th November, 6th, 13th, 20th December and then two nights in January 2019 to be confirmed.

The training programme will include the following elements:

  • Brief introduction to Energy Basics & Renewable Energy
  • Energy Efficient Building Design - Where Renewable Energy Technologies work best?
  • Wind Energy, Storage and Transport
  • Solar Thermal Systems and Heat Pumps
  • Bioenergy – Different Sources and Outputs
  • Site visit to see Renewable Energy Technologies in Action
  • Developing a Renewable Energy Technology Plan

To apply for a place on this training course please complete this short Application Form.

If you have any queries, contact Patricia Woods (042 9749500) in Monaghan Integrated Development or email pwoods@midl.ie.

Monaghan LEADER is funding this training and we acknowledge the support provided by Monaghan Local Action Group (LAG) who are administering the LEADER RDP 2014-2020 in County Monaghan for the Department of Rural and Community Affairs and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The County Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) is operating as the LAG for the County. Monaghan Integrated Development the Local Development Company for County Monaghan is the implementing partner and Monaghan County Council is the lead financial partner.
 

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Funding is open to private individuals / enterprises and community-based groups who have an interest in developing a tourism project in county Monaghan. 

Monaghan Local Action Group invites applications for funding under the LEADER Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 under the Rural Tourism Theme (Budget Tourism Accommodation / Leisure Amenities & Visitor Attractions / Promotion / Plans).

Eligible Actions for Funding and Rates of Aid Available

An Expression of Interest (EOI) can be made to Monaghan LEADER under any of the LEADER Action Areas listed below by contacting the Monaghan Integrated Development office on 042 9749500 or email .  In general, eligible private enterprise projects can receive funding support up to 50% and eligible projects by community groups up to 75%.  Upon receipt of an ‘expression of interest’ form, eligible applicants will be invited to the application stage and will be guided through the application process. Funding of between €2,500 and €200,000 is eligible, subject to available funding.  The EOI submission date is 12th October 2018.

  • Rural Tourism Action 1.2 - Development of new specialised and budget tourism accommodation (e.g. caravan & camping, modern hostels, glamping, pods, yurts)
  • Rural Tourism Action 2.1 – Tourism amenities and attractions that will entice visitors to the county (e.g. angling infrastructure, canoe trails, walking / cycling trails, activity centres and visitor attractions).
  • Rural Tourism Action 3.1 – Development of tourism networking through workshops and training to capitalize on marketing and promotion opportunities
  • Rural Tourism Action 3.2 – Development of festivals through shared infrastructure
  • Rural Tourism Action 4.1 – Capital funding for utilization of old buildings for tourism activities or visitor attractions
  • Rural Towns Action 2.1 – Capital funding for projects which seek to utilize town buildings for tourism accommodation, visitor attractions or tourism amenities

Other Funding Opportunities

Please note, in addition to the above funding opportunities, other areas of LEADER funding also remain open.  If you have a project idea and would like to see if it can be funded under LEADER, contact Marianne (042 9749502) or Rita (042 9749501) in Monaghan Integrated Development or email .

Monaghan Local Action Group (LAG) is administering the LEADER RDP 2014-2020 in County Monaghan for the Department of Rural and Community Development and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The County Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) is operating as the LAG for the County. Monaghan Integrated Development the Local Development Company for County Monaghan is the implementing partner and Monaghan County Council is the lead financial partner.

 

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The training programme is aimed at community groups including tidy towns groups, allotment groups and the general population who have an interest in Biodiversity and how they can apply learning from biodiversity in their local area. We are planning on running this training programme from a number of different locations simultaneously in Co Monaghan. The courses will be organised to facilitate where the majority of participants come from. The course will be delivered 1 session per week over 8 weeks.

The training programme will include the following elements:
  • Brief introduction to Ecology/Biology as an introduction to the science of Biodiversity.
  • Local plants; Introduction to common native plants, trees and shrubs. Introduction to common field layer plants. Plant habits and habitats and how to manage plants for biodiversity. How to save seeds.
  • Local wildlife; What are the common animals found in the local area? Life cycle of insects and common insect identification. Who are the local pollinators and the plants they like best?
  • Invasive Species; What are invasive and alien species and how do they impact on natural habitats? Invasive species identification and control measures (4-5 most common to Monaghan area) Biosecurity action and awareness raising guidance. Who to report new sightings to. 
  • Good practice for biodiversity: How to manage sites for biodiversity, best practice for pesticide use etc., how a soft touch approach can help plants and animals. Raise awareness of your biodiversity work: planting days, seasonal events, celebration days. Activities to raise awareness of the importance of protecting biodiversity (nature walks etc) 
  • Developing sites and amenities for wellbeing, How natural amenities provide tangible benefits to communities (positive living, mental health), How to make your site a place of calm and refuge? 
  • Development of Bio Diversity Plan -The training will include the development of a bio-diversity plan for a project that the group or individual is interested in. The trainer/facilitator will offer individualised support and guidance in the development of the plan. 
  • Study Visit; A study visit to showcase the benefits to local communities of the availability of nature amenities and for the potential for tourism and the local economy
To apply for a place on this training course please complete this short Application Form.
 
If you have any queries, contact Marianne (042 9749502) or Rita (042 9749501) in Monaghan Integrated Development or email
 
Monaghan LEADER is funding this training and we acknowledge the support provided by Monaghan Local Action Group (LAG) who are administering the LEADER RDP 2014-2020 in County Monaghan for the Department of Rural and Community Affairs and the European Agricultural Fund for Rural Development. The County Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) is operating as the LAG for the County. Monaghan Integrated Development the Local Development Company for County Monaghan is the implementing partner and Monaghan County Council is the lead financial partner.
 

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