Menu
25/08/2017
Women Encouraged To Sign Up To ACORNS Development Programme
Women are being encouraged to sign up for a new development programme aimed towards aspiring rural female entrepreneurs.
The launch of the third year of ACORNS has been welcomed by The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed.
ACORNS is focussed on peer support and collaborative learning. Participants work in interactive round table sessions facilitated by other female entrepreneurs who have started and successfully grown businesses in rural Ireland.
Acting in a voluntary capacity, these Lead Entrepreneurs share their insights and experience with the group and support the participants to examine and address the issues and challenges they face in progressing their businesses. So far, over 100 female entrepreneurs have taken part in ACORNS to date.
Minister Creed said: "I am delighted to announce that ACORNS is being offered to rural female entrepreneurs for a third year. Once again, they will have the opportunity to avail of the tremendous supports it can give them to develop and grow their businesses, increase employment, and to make a real contribution to their local communities."
The deadline for application for this year's ACORNS programme is Friday, 22 September.
(LM)
The launch of the third year of ACORNS has been welcomed by The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed.
ACORNS is focussed on peer support and collaborative learning. Participants work in interactive round table sessions facilitated by other female entrepreneurs who have started and successfully grown businesses in rural Ireland.
Acting in a voluntary capacity, these Lead Entrepreneurs share their insights and experience with the group and support the participants to examine and address the issues and challenges they face in progressing their businesses. So far, over 100 female entrepreneurs have taken part in ACORNS to date.
Minister Creed said: "I am delighted to announce that ACORNS is being offered to rural female entrepreneurs for a third year. Once again, they will have the opportunity to avail of the tremendous supports it can give them to develop and grow their businesses, increase employment, and to make a real contribution to their local communities."
The deadline for application for this year's ACORNS programme is Friday, 22 September.
(LM)
Related Irish News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
05 January 2012
Further Arrest In Ballyfermot Murder
A further arrest has been made in connection to the murder of a man in Ballyfermot in November of last year. Gardai in the area, who investigating the murder of David Darcy on Cherry Orchard Avenue on the November 28, said on Thursday they have made a further arrest in relation to the murder.
Further Arrest In Ballyfermot Murder
A further arrest has been made in connection to the murder of a man in Ballyfermot in November of last year. Gardai in the area, who investigating the murder of David Darcy on Cherry Orchard Avenue on the November 28, said on Thursday they have made a further arrest in relation to the murder.
23 June 2016
Second Annual International Business Women's Conference Announced
Enterprise Ireland has announced the second annual International Business Women's Conference, which gathers leaders from across the business and entrepreneurial spectrum to celebrate the business achievements and success stories of women today.
Second Annual International Business Women's Conference Announced
Enterprise Ireland has announced the second annual International Business Women's Conference, which gathers leaders from across the business and entrepreneurial spectrum to celebrate the business achievements and success stories of women today.
12 November 2015
Fund Secured For Ambitious Business Women
A new fund has been established by Enterprise Ireland to be used to support ambitious business women in starting new enterprises.
Fund Secured For Ambitious Business Women
A new fund has been established by Enterprise Ireland to be used to support ambitious business women in starting new enterprises.
14 April 2014
'Energising Ireland’s Rural Economy' Report Published
The Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) report, "Energising Ireland’s Rural Economy", has been launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
'Energising Ireland’s Rural Economy' Report Published
The Commission for the Economic Development of Rural Areas (CEDRA) report, "Energising Ireland’s Rural Economy", has been launched by An Taoiseach Enda Kenny.
23 June 2015
Woman Arrested After Drugs Seized During Traffic Stop
Gardaí in Mullingar have arrested a woman in connection with a drug seizure made during a traffic stop. A uniformed patrol on the M6 stopped a car at about 14:30 on Monday. During a search of the car, garda discovered one kilo of cocaine (subject to analysis) with a street value of approximately €70,000.
Woman Arrested After Drugs Seized During Traffic Stop
Gardaí in Mullingar have arrested a woman in connection with a drug seizure made during a traffic stop. A uniformed patrol on the M6 stopped a car at about 14:30 on Monday. During a search of the car, garda discovered one kilo of cocaine (subject to analysis) with a street value of approximately €70,000.
-
Ireland WeatherThis Evening and Tonight:It will be cloudy with a spell of heavy rain pushing south through late evening and the early hours, soon followed by some clear spells. Minimum temperature 6 °C.
