The facility has 3 phase Electricity, water & a delivery yard.

For More information contact:

Pat Dinneen,

Shinnagh Estates Ltd,

023 8852513/087-2590729

e-mail patjdinneen@gmail.com

This very practical and fun series of workshops will:

put you ahead of the competition  – allow you to create websites that work beautifully on all devices – add value for your clients

THE TRAINER
John Henry Donovan is a West Cork based developer & designer who is fanatical about web technology. Originally a graduate of Industrial Design, he has spent the last 15 years being the poster boy for ‘Jack-of-all-trades’, working in all sectors including print, animation, 3D, video and web

WORKSHOPS

RESPONSIVE DESIGN – Saturday, 9th June – 9.30—17.00 – Celtic Ross Hotel – €15
Websites tailored for any device
Responsive web design allows you to design flexible sites that look good and work beautifully on phones, tablets,
laptops and even TVs alike. You can take this massive leap as a web designer, front-end developer or content editor. In this workshop you will learn how to employ fluid grids, flexible images and use CSS3 media queries while avoiding common pitfalls and mistakes. John will show the thought process and history behind responsive design and explore related web design concepts. John will lead attendees though the process of building and testing a responsive site.

CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS – Saturday, 7th July – 9.30—17.00 – Celtic Ross Hotel – €15
Stuck on WordPress?
There is a great variety of Content Management Systems (CMS) available. John will break down comparisons of the most popular and show the install process and requirements of each one. John will discuss the suitability of a CMS for particular clients based on their project needs. John will create the same sample website on each of the different CMS and show the pros and cons of each one. This workshop is perfect for a web designer or front-end developer who wants to try something new to them or they have only casually messed around with.

Saturday, 14th July – 9.30—17.00 – Celtic Ross Hotel – €15
VERSION CONTROL
The workshop takes attendees on a tour of the popular Version Control Systems particularly Git. The workshop will cover taking a website from the old FTP way of editing sites to a proper version controlled system including deployment. This workshop is not just for programmers – version control is vital for graphics and files too.

& WEB TYPOGRAPHY
Web Typography has really expanded in features over the last year or so. There are now so many options available for a designer that it’s hard to know what and when to use. John will break down the most common techniques and third-party services out there and spend some time exploring the finer points of using fonts and setting type on the web. The workshop will include experiments with newer CSS properties and throughout we will be discussing fluid content and responsive web design.

To register for any or all of the workshops contact David Tuohy: E: david@wcdp.ie   T: 023 8834035

The Department of Environment, Community and Local Government has introduced a bundle of changes to the Rural Development Programme most of which are aimed at increasing the appeal of the programme and the level of spend on local projects.

• The maximum rate of aid for private promoters is increased from 50% to 75%. Please note that this is the maximum rate and applications are still subject to an assessment of deadweight, i.e. we can not offer more than the project actually needs to be viable.
• Food projects – applications received prior to 12/01/2011 may now proceed to evaluation. Projects in pipeline at 12/01/2011 can apply for the remaining funding. WCDP has several projects in the pipeline that we would hope to now progress. The rate of aid is 40%
• Local Authorities may now act as project promoters – this will only apply to projects that are outside the statutory remit of the Authority and must be carried out in partnership with a community group. The community group is still required to provide at least 5% cash.
• New guidelines and procedures for Heritage projects have been introduced though may still be in draft form. The main emphasis is on the use of specialist contractors for all works projects on projects of significant heritage or environmental importance. There is also a strong emphasis on consultation with the relevant agencies, including a possible requirement for a national committee to approve all heritage projects.
• We have been told that  we can once again consider applications from community groups for the flagship project to a maximum of €500,000 under the Basic Services and Village Enhancement measures.

Eligibility Criteria:

Applicants must be:

• continuously unemployed for at least 12 months and “signing” on a full-time basis, and
• In receipt of a Jobseekers Payment from the Department of Social Protection for at least 12 months (including Jobseekers Benefit), and
• In receipt of Jobseekers Allowance at time of application.

Conditions of Work

Required to work 39 hours a week,

A probationary period of at least six months will apply,

Initial contract will be for a one year period and can be renewed subject to satisfactory performance and the continued funding of Tús.

 The role will involve:-

Assist in the identification of work placements in community organisations and settings

Promotion and administrative support of the scheme

The supervision of participants, including monitoring time and attendance

Maintaining appropriate records in both written and computerised formats

Supervision of compliance with health and safety requirements

Setting, managing and monitoring work schedules and attaining targets

Delivery on work-specific training

Managing the output of the participants to match the expectations of West Cork Development Partnership and the communities benefiting from the programme

Coaching and assisting in the career progression needs of the participants

Other duties required for the orderly operation of Tús.

Requirements:

Please forward a full CV together with a letter of application to: Arran O Driscoll, West Cork Development Partnership, West Cork Technology Park, Clonakilty, Co. Cork by close of business Wednesday, 25^th of April 2012. Further details can be obtained from Arran O Driscoll at 02388/34035 & arran@wcdp.ie

West Cork Development Partnership is an equal opportunities employer.

Andrew O’Shaughnessy of Newsweaver will share some of his experience in business followed by an Open Coffee style discussion facilitated by Phoebe Bright. This is an opportunity to meet with your peers and and explore new possibilities both for your own business and for the sector as a whole in the West Cork area.

The event is open to Web Professionals working and/or living in West Cork.

Details are as follows:

Date: Monday, 14th May, 2012
Time: 08.00 – 10.15
Venue: Celtic Ross Hotel
Cost: €15

Continental Breakfast, Tea & Coffee will be available on arrival for registration at 8am and Hot Breakfast will be made to order. The meeting will then begin on time at 8.30am.

If you would like to attend please register by email to david@wcdp.ie with the subject line “Web Breakfast” by Wednesday the 9th May.

We would like to get as wide a representation of West Cork Web Professionals as possible to attend so please forward this information to anyone you think should be there. I have also created the group “West Cork Web Breakfast 2012″ on LinkedIn for the event so once you sign up you can see who else is attending.

I look forward to hearing from you,

All the Best,

David

It is estimated that walking trails and supporting services are generating €14 million for the local economy of West Cork’s West Coast. However, some relatively modest investment could increase the value of walking tourism to West Cork by nearly €8 million to €22 million a new study has revealed.

The West Cork Development Partnership has recently completed a comprehensive strategic assessment and appraisal of the economic opportunities for the development of Walking Tourism in West Cork. The study seeks as its principal aim, to devise an economic vision, strategy and roadmap that will assist local stakeholders in maximising local economic benefit from sustainable economic activities derived from and associated with walking tourism. The study also presents newly collated data on the current direct economic value (revenues and employment) directly generated by walking tourism in the West Cork region.

The full study is available as a free download here…

1. 2012 Walking Study – Exec Summary
2. 2012 Walking Study -Stage A
3. 2012 Walking Study -Stage B
4. 2012 Walking Study -Economic Impact

All are welcome

We are looking to establish a panel of mentors to assist project promoters in bringing their projects to fruition, with a particular focus on accessing funding through the Rural Development Progamme (LEADER). Promoters will be both community and voluntary groups and private individuals/enterprises. The role of the mentor will be to help promoters identify, research and develop skills, knowledge, systems and resources appropriate to the realisation of their RDP project application and subsequent project implementation, including:

1. Sales & marketing
2. Business strategy and financial planning
3. Market research
4. Operational systems, processes  and plans
5. Community needs analysis and consultation
6. Product and service development
7. Effective use of information technology
8. Design of facilities and amenities
9. Dealing with regulation and compliance

West Cork Development Partnership has a regular and ongoing need for project promoter mentoring and will offer the panel  members the opportunity to bid for each individual mentoring arrangement as it arises. A mentoring brief and scoring criteria will be included with each invitation to tender. Where no suitable tenders are received, we reserve the right to advertise publicly or invite tenders from service providers not on the panel.

If you are interested in joining the panel please contact Ivan McCutcheon by email at ivan@wcdp.ie for further details before April 20, 2012.

Health and Fitness – Walks, Multi-Aged Facility etc.

Active Spaces – Accessible Play or Exercise Areas etc.

Passive Spaces – Promotes Biodiversity, Sensory Landscaping etc.

Innovation – Equipment and Design etc.

Proposals are welcome from locations with existing facilities in need of upgrade or new locations where there is an identified need. Projects can be integrated with existing amenities and can support the tourism product in the area.

Following the Call for Proposals, potential projects will be short-listed and then matched with a Mentor to assist them in the final consultation and design of the Community Recreational Amenity. Capital Investment for eligible Projects is available at 75% with the matching 25% coming from the local community.

Closing date for receipt of Expressions of Interest is Thursday 12^th April 2012. Please contact Lisa Cashman at 023 8834035 or lisac@wcdp.ie for further information.

On March 6^th, 2012 Phil Hogan, T.D., Minister for the Environment, Community and Local Government announced that €5 million in funding will be provided in 2012/2013 to support the creation and development of Agri-Food enterprises in rural Ireland.

WCDP can offer supports for investment in areas such as:

Infrastructure Works ¦ Equipment ¦ Marketing

Given the relatively small budget available nationally we would encourage businesses with project proposals or looking for further information to get in contact with Kevin Santry, on 023 8834035 or by email to kevin@wcdp.ie as soon as possible.