The new 23-27 LEADER Programme has almost €2.5 million in grant aid available for the enterprise and social enterprise sectors in Co Wexford between now and 2027. Tom Bermingham, LEADER Programme Coordinator at Wexford Local Development (WLD) confirmed that grant aid of up to 60% of eligible costs is now available for niche new and […]
€5.4m new LEADER Programme launched
The new 2023-2027 LEADER Programme was launched today (Friday, 1st March) by Minister of State, James Browne TD at WLD’s new Enniscorthy office in Slaney Place. The grant aid programme funded by the EU and the Irish exchequer will be delivered in County Wexford by WLD. Speaking in advance of the launch, WLD CEO, Brian […]
County Wexford Social Enterprise Network
Exciting news for the Social Enterprise Sector in County Wexford! We are launching our newly developed County Wexford Social Enterprise Network on National Social Enterprise Day, Thursday, 16th November 2023 in Kilcannon Garden Centre & Restaurant at 9.30 am. In addition to a very impressive line-up of expert speakers working in and supporting the social […]
WLD at the National Ploughing!
We are happy to confirm that WLD will be at the Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) stand at the National Ploughing Championships this week in Ratheniska, Co Laois. We are located at Row 18, Block 4, Stand 308 and would be delighted to meet you there if you are going to the ploughing. A wide […]
LEADER public consultations going from strength to strength
WLD have just completed the 3rd night of the LEADER public consultation meetings at The Ferrycarrig Hotel, Wexford. It was great to see so many interested business and community development people come together to discuss the opportunities for LEADER grant aid in the 2023-2027 period. Great engagement and lots of useful ideas to consider. Thanks […]
New LEADER Programme 2023-27
Listen back to our LEADER Programme Coordinator, Tom Bermingham, who was speaking with Karl Fitzpatrick last Saturday on South East Radio’s Business Matters, regarding the new LEADER Programme in County Wexford. https://youtube.com/clip/Ugkx3QmjnRobyBpKSsg6LpAJVXaI6BQhgfIB More information on the new LEADER programme is available at wld.ie/leader
LEADER grant aid set to help deliver 72 new jobs in Wexford
As featured in this week’s Wexford People Newspaper – 22nd February 2022 LEADER grant aid set to help deliver 72 new jobs in Wexford – Independent.ie An estimated seventy-two new jobs are to be delivered in County Wexford by businesses that were approved for LEADER grant aid during 2022. €714,000 was allocated between twelve diverse […]
County Wexford Waterway/Blueway Amenity Development Programme
Wexford Local Development is offering free training and supports for individuals, clubs, businesses and community groups in County Wexford to develop and operate recreation amenities and potential Blueways. Are you currently utilising or planning to develop sports, environmental, cultural or enterprise amenities along rivers within County Wexford – if so, this training programme is for […]
WLD Social Enterprise Update
Social enterprises are businesses that work primarily to improve the lives of people. Their core objective is to achieve a social, societal, or environmental impact. Wexford Local Development is committed to the development of this sector and have recently appointed Helena Dempsey as Social Enterprise Development Officer. Helena’s 17 year’s experience in community and enterprise development […]
€1.5m of LEADER funding invested into Enterprise in County Wexford
Since January 2021 to-date, the LEADER Programme has invested over €1.5m into the development of 6 new start-up businesses and 29 existing businesses in County Wexford. It has allowed for the creation of 60 new jobs while sustaining 145 existing jobs. We are delighted to work with and develop innovate SME’s and witness the positive […]