Ath Cinn le Cheile,
Headford and District Association proudly launched “Headford Online “a dynamic community portal, on Thursday 14 th
of December, at Campbell’s Tavern.
This initiative is the culmination of the Headford community dedicated efforts following successful Smart Villages training earlier this year, where the project originated from community ideas generated during the training, conducted by Galway Rural Development. This interactive website serves as a centralised hub for diverse content, including community news, local sports coverage, tourism highlights, historical insights, details on upcoming events, and more.
Developed by Ruairí McNicolas, the comprehensive website also features listings of community groups and local businesses, offering a valuable resource for residents and visitors alike.
Businesses interested in listing their services are encouraged to visit the website https://headfordonline.ie/ where your business can be listed at this link https://headfordonline.ie/directory-submissions/
with a nominal fee of €10 for the service. You can reach out also to the group at [email protected]
The project originated from community ideas generated during the Smart Villages training conducted by Galway Rural Development.
Ruairí Mc Nicolas presented the workings of the website, and received a positive response from the community.
A Rural Social scheme participant has been appointed to work on the portal in collaboration with the Headford and District
Association, a local voluntary community group, who have expressed their gratitude to Galway Rural Development for their ongoing support.
Looking ahead, Cllr Andrew Reddington spokesperson from the Headford and District Association said we aim to progress additional ideas generated during the Smart Villages training over the next few years.
The association committee who are responsible for delivering various projects in the Headford area, extend their thanks to everyone for the support they’ve given in 2023, and look forward to continued collaborations and anticipates continued collaboration in 2024.
Cllr Mary Hoade spokesperson for the working committee, expressed gratitude to Galway Rural Development and St. Jarlath
Credit Union for their sponsorship, as well as the committee and Ruarai McNicholas, who designed the portal.
She emphasized that Headford Online is an evolving platform, open for interaction and enhancement by all groups and
businesses in the area.
Steve Dolan CEO Galway Rural Development stated, “Meaningful initiatives like this within the community
are important for spotlighting the area, and everyone involved should be proud” .
As they prepare for the next round of LEADER funds, Galway Rural Development remains committed to supporting and building on the success of Smart Villages training in the Headford area.
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For further comments, please contact:
Charlotte King, PRO Officer, Headford and District Association, 0879130290
Andrew Reddington Chairman Headford and District Association 0876458115
Aishling Keogh, Vice Chair, Headford and District Association 0876784236
