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Join our Team – We have a Vacancy for an Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV)

July 23, 2021/in News /by nwra-admin-001

Assistant Staff Officer (Grade IV) Who we are: The Northern and Western Regional Assembly was established under the Local Government Reform Act 2014 and has a statutory role in the regional government structure for the 9 local authorities in the Northern and Western Region. The main roles of the Assembly are to: To prepare and […]

New Technological University in North West could deliver a €600m national economic impact

July 19, 2021/in News /by nwra-admin-001

Institution would drive up national economic output and support 3,000 jobs Enhanced investment in our higher education system is “essential” North West is underperforming in terms of innovation New research has confirmed the major contribution that a new Connacht Ulster Technological University could make to Ireland’s overall economy, with an estimated €600m boost through […]

New National Research and Innovation Strategy Consultation

July 12, 2021/in News /by Noel Ballentyne

Learn more MARIE!

June 20, 2018

For many Responsible Research & Innovation (RRI) is seen as a complex concept that is not easily understood, however RRI is not that complex at all. …

Masterclass in Regional Development

May 25, 2018

The Masterclass in Regional Development is a bespoke programme that brings together senior regional stakeholders and thought leaders on a particular topic.…

45 Stories celebrating 45 Years of Ireland’s EU Membership

May 9, 2018

To celebrate Ireland's 45 years of EU membership, the EU Commission Representstion in Ireland has put together 45 stories that illustrate just some of…

Western Powerhouse

April 26, 2018

Ideas are the new world currency and entrepreneurs the new disrupters. Fuelled by innovation and creativity the landscape of traditional industrial and…

ERDF Financial Management Seminar

April 25, 2018

The Northern & Western Regional Assembly and the Southern Regional Assembly hosted a financial management seminar for European Regional Development…

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Noah the Project Lover Visits the BMW Region

On your bike!

March 22, 2018

The NWRA established its EU Engagement Unit in 2016 looking to optimise all available EU funds for this region. As Brendan Mooney of the NWRA says we also…

Beyond Local – International Conference in April

March 6, 2018

Why Going International Makes Sense. Small businesses in any part of the country that are thinking of going ‘beyond local’ for their markets are…

Regional Tourism Think Tank

February 28, 2018

On Tuesday the 27th of February 2018, Regional Tourism leaders and stakeholders, throughout the Northern and Western part of Ireland meet in the Glasshouse…

Interreg Atlantic Area Programme – Second Call

February 28, 2018

The NWRA are delighted to announce the second call of the Interreg Atlantic Area Programme. The call will be open from 15th March to 1st June…

National Contact Point Meeting with Southern Assembly

February 20, 2018

Brendan Mooney, National Contact Point for both the Atlantic Area Programme and Northern Periphery and Arctic Programme meeting with colleagues from the…

ONE REGION ONE VISION

December 20, 2017

View our short video hearing from Entrepreneur of the Year Harry Hughes, Mary Rodgers (Portershed) and Adrian Weckler (INM).

Turning adversity into advantage: why 2018 is going to be the West of Ireland’s big year

November 13, 2017

The West of Ireland is offering more and more families an escape from the pressures of Dublin with a lifestyle and career to match, according to the organisers…

MARIE Project up and running

June 23, 2017

MARIE, an interregional project was born from a desire among partners to convert debate on Responsible Research & Innovation (RRI) into tools for regional…

Help Us Build a Smart Region

June 1, 2017

Are we Smart? Some of the world’s most innovative solutions exist in our region; across energy, healthcare, industry, commerce, buildings, communities…

NWRA Profile and Regional Overview

April 5, 2017

View this short presentation on the NWRA, who we are and what we do.

Submission to the National Planning Framework Process

March 30, 2017

The submission from the Northern and Western Regional Assembly (NWRA) to the first stage of the National Planning Framework process. Read the Submission…

‘Rural Ireland’ is far from dead – and has the potential to become an economically powerful region

November 17, 2016

‘Rural Ireland’ is far from dead – and has the potential to become an economically powerful region ‘Rural Ireland’ could lead the emergence…

Interreg Northern Periphery & Arctic Programme ‘ASCENT’ Project Launch

October 26, 2016

With over 30,000 visitors to Errigal mountain during the summer of 2016, the need for an environmentally sustainable approach to allow for the responsible…

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