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A
number of enterprise and community development agencies have offices and staff based in Kiltimagh:
EAST
MAYO FORESTRY CO-OPERATIVE:
The aim of the
East Mayo Forestry Co-operative
is to increase farm income and productivity through converting
non-agricultural areas of farms into viable woodlands to optimise the
economic, social and environmental impact of farmer forestry for the farmer
and his community.
Services provided for
Co-op members:
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Information and Guidance.
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Free feasibility
inspections for farmers with less that 6 Ha. Of woodland.
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Organisation of group
insurance, legal support and other ancillary services.
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Provision of a choice of
Management Services (Contractors) at the same cost per hectare for big
and small plantations.
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Environmental issues:
development of forestry to enhance than suppress the natural beauty of
the countryside.
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Provision of a co-operative
structure through which other relevant development agencies can
operate more effectively.
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Newsletter to keep farmers
informed of topical issues.
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Organisation of field
trips, demonstrations and seminars in conjunction with other
development agencies.
For further information
contact
Ms. Patricia Dillon,
Enterprise House, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo
Tel: +353 94 9381494 Fax: +353 94 9381708
or
Mr. Tom Staunton
Tel: 098 41839
Office open to the
public during the following hours:
Monday 10.00am - 12
noon
Tuesday 10.00am - 12 noon
Wednesday 10.00am - 12 noon
Thursday 10.00am - 12 noon
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KILTIMAGH
COMMUNITY EMPLOYMENT GROUP:
The FÁS Community Employment Programme is run each year in Kiltimagh
with approximately 20 places on the overall project. The programme includes
training and self-development for all participants and enhances entry into
the workforce.
The type of work
involves assisting various groups with their projects. Some of the projects
include:
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Town Enhancement Projects
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Village Enhancement
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Manning of Town Museum,
Children’s Fun Park, Craft Shop and Camper Park
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Assisting Arts Projects,
Exhibition Centre, Town Hall Theatre, Artist Retreats & School
House Museum
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Festival Work
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Local schools &
pre-schools.
For further information
and application forms contact
CE Office, 2nd Floor,
Enterprise House, Aiden Street, Kiltimagh, Co. Mayo.
Tel: 094 9381494 Fax: 094 9381884 E-mail: kceg at ird-kiltimagh dot ie
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