ICLRD has been asked to participate in a working group for the a major review of the Regional Development Strategy in Northern Ireland. As noted by the Minister for Regional Development, Conor Murphy, MP, MLA, the “review is an important opportunity to develop the long-term future of the north.” John Driscoll, the ICLRD Director will […]
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Letterkenny, Co. Donegal 22-23 January 2009 In January the ICLRD held its annual conference in Letterkenny, Co Donegal under the title Achieving Balanced Regional Development: Dynamic Regions, Spatial Strategies and Collaboration. Letterkenny was chosen as the venue in order to highlight the ongoing efforts with Derry/Londonderry to develop the cross-border Northwest Gateway. The conference was […]
Read More...Title: Post-Conference Report: Fourth Annual ICLRD Conference – Achieving Balanced Regional Development: Dynamic Regions, Spatial Strategies and Collaboration Publication Date: February 2009 Summary: The report summarizes the presentations and discussions that took place during ICLRD conference in February 2009. Related Documents: All conference material
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Main Report (.pdf) Executive Summary (.pdf) Click here to see the launch presentations Blacklion, Co. Cavan 21 November 2008 The 18-month research programme focusing on the inter-relationships between cross-border towns and villages in the Irish Border region culminated with the launch of the book, Fostering Mutual Benefits in Cross-Border Areas: The Challenges and Opportunities in […]
Read More...The All-Island Research Observatory (AIRO) and ICLRD collaborated with the Strategic Investment Board (SIB) in Northern Ireland to develop a methodology for identifying a baseline inventory of service infrastructure in Northern Ireland. This pilot project produced a series of accessibility maps for specific services within Northern Ireland using Geographical Information System (GIS). The research team […]
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Cork, Co. Cork April 24-25, 2008 Creating sustainable communities is a major challenge facing housing programmes on the island of Ireland, the UK and elsewhere. The ’08 Conference of the Isles was held in Cork and featured speakers offering interesting case examples on promoting sustainable communities. ICLRD helped to sponsor this event as part of […]
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Armagh, Co. Armagh 17 January 2008 The International Centre for Local and Regional Development (ICLRD) third annual conference was held in collaboration with InterTradeIreland at the Armagh City Hotel on January 17, 2008. The conference focused on how long term economic success coupled with high quality of life on the island of Ireland can be achieved by harnessing the potential […]
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Dundalk, Co. Louth 15 November 2007 On 15 November, 2007 in Dundalk, the ICLRD together with the Regional Studies Association, the National Institute for Regional and Spatial Analysis, the National Centre for Geocomputation and the All-Island Research Observatory held a conference on Supporting Evidence-Informed Spatial Planning and Analysis—Towards the Development of Spatial Databases on the Island […]
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Lille, France 8-9 November 2007 In November, 800 persons from 36 countries in Europe attended the MOT conference in Lille on Cross-Border Territories: Day-to-Day Europe. ICLRD facilitated the attendance by councillors and officials from Dundalk Town Council and the Newry and Mourne District Council. Charlie Casey, Deputy Mayor of the Newry and Mourne District Council […]
Read More...Thematic Workshop: Local Communities as Agents of Change: The Significance of Participation in Governance & Planning 28th March 2007 Hosted by NIRSA, NUI Maynooth in association with Southside Partnership & Meath CDB The second thematic event to be jointly hosted by NIRSA, NUI Maynooth, Southside Partnership and Meath CDB took place on Wednesday, 28th […]
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