FÁS – (Foras Aiseanna Saothair)

 Name / TitleFÁS – (Foras Aiseanna Saothair) Case Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage  National, with county and regional-level branches.TypeGovernment; advice service; training scheme; project; partnershipMain activity / focus Employment/recruitment; advice to industry/community enterprise.Target beneficiaries / market Employers/community/publicCurrent Funding source(s)Department of Enterprise, Trade & InnovationParticipantsEmployers/members of the public seeking skills-based training/community enterprise participantsWebsite http://www.fas.ie Description FÁS is the […]

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Roscommon County Enterprise Board (RCEB)

 Name / TitleRoscommon County Enterprise Board (RCEB)Case Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage National, with county-level branches.Type Government; funding scheme; advice service; research; training scheme; projectMain activity / focusProvision of business supports to micro-businesses (less than 10 employees).Target beneficiaries / market Members of the public/community involved in small business and enterprise creation.Year established1993Current Funding source(s)Department […]

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Border Midland West Regional Assembly (BMW)

 Name / TitleBorder Midland West Regional Assembly (BMW)Case Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage  Border Region: Cavan, Donegal, Leitrim, Louth, Monaghan and Sligo;Midland Region: Laois, Longford, Offaly and Westmeath;Western Region: Galway, Mayo and Roscommon.TypeGovernment; policy; funding scheme; advice service, researchMain activity / focus Management of EU Operational Programme (Structural Funds) for the regionTarget beneficiaries […]

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Kilbride Parish Council

 Name / TitleKilbride Parish CouncilCase Study RegionBMW, West of Ireland – RoscommonGeographical coverage County RoscommonTypeVoluntary group; Social enterprise Main activity / focus Undertaking initiatives to enhance the community life of the locality through development of social, educational and recreational services and facilities.Target beneficiaries / marketThe local population/local communityYear established1991 Current Funding source(s) (since it’s establishment): Department of Justice, Equality […]

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