Roisin Lennon had the pleasure of meeting Mr Dara Calleary, Minister for Rural & Community Development and the Gaeltacht, at the High – Level Rural Forum, “Europe’s Rural Future – responding to Rural Priorities through Integrated national and regional Strategies and LEADER.”

The forum provided a valuable oppportunity to engage in discussion on the future of rural communities, the priorities shaping rural development across Europe and the important role of LEADER in supporting sustainable and thriving rural areas.