Irish Uplands Forum – Autumn Meeting 2018Innovation and Partnership in the UplandsVenue: Mulranny Park Hotel, Mulranny, Co Mayo Dates: Thursday 4th – Friday 5th October 2018 |
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| DAY 1 | Venue | THURSDAY 4TH OCTOBER | ||||||
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9.15am |
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REGISTRATION – tea & coffee on arrival |
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| 10.00am
-11.15am |
Grainne Uaile Suite |
Welcome to the Nephin Mountains uplands
Innovation in the Uplands: challenges & opportunities
Role of the Upland Partnership Network (UPN)
Networking for community development
Questions & Answers |
Michael Chambers
Local rep. Nephins Frank Nugent Chairperson, IUF Mary Mulvey Co-Ordinator, UPN Prof Frank Rennie Isles of Scotland |
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| 11.15am | COFFEE BREAK | |||||||
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11.35am
to 13.00pm
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Grainne Uaile Suite |
All-Island Upland Communities: Socio-Economic Research Report 2018
Research update commissioned by IUF
Mapping the Landscape: Community Innovation in Mulranny
National Uplands Habitats Survey – a view from Mayo |
Prof. Brendan O’Keeffe
Institute for Action Research
Orla Murphy Architect, Co Mayo Jenni Roche Co-ordinator Dublin Bay Biosphere |
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| 13.00pm | LUNCH – Networking opportunity with other community members | |||||||
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14.00pm
to 14.20pm |
Grainne Uaile Suite |
Wild Nephin, Co. Mayo
Innovation in the management of Ireland’s premier wilderness
Introduction to Irish Natura and Hill Farmers’ Association |
Denis Strong, NPWS
Western Region
Bridget Murphy INHFA |
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14.40pm
Back to Mulranny by 18.00 |
FIELD TRIPS
Delegates invited to select from: Option A – Ballycroy National Park Site (Claggan & Ballcyroy site)
Option B – Upland Farm visit with INHFA Rep & Wild Nephin Site visit
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Sue Callaghan, NPWS District Conservation Officer (A)
John Moran/Bridget Murphy (INHFA)
Sam Birch, NPWS Conservation Ranger |
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| 19.30 | Conference Dinner and social event featuring local musicians | |||||||
| DAY 2 | FRIDAY 5TH OCTOBER | |||||||
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9.00am to 11am
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Grainne Uaile Suite |
Minister’s Address: | Minister Michael Ring Department of Rural and Community Development | |||||
| Heritage Council: Vision for the Uplands & Natural Heritage | Michael Starrett
CEO Heritage Council |
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| Hill Farmers Attitudes towards Agri-environmental schemes | Verena Berard
GMIT |
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| Ecosystems in the Scottish uplands | Prof. Davy McCracken
Head of Hill and Mountain Research Centre |
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| European Innovation Partnerships (EIPs): Engines for Innovation in the Uplands | Dr James Moran,
GMIT |
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| Questions & Answers | ||||||||
| 11am to
11.30 |
WORKSHOPS: “INNOVATIVE APPROACHES IN THE UPLANDS”
See below details on room & group allocation |
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| WORKSHOP 1
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Ross Suite (1st Floor) | Growing an Effective Upland Partnership
Challenges, Needs of the UPN members, Ideas for innovation |
Facilitator:
Mary Mulvey
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| WORKSHOP 2
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Carrowmore Suite | Managing Upland Path Erosion: All-Island Approach
Surveying skills, Monitoring, Capacity building, EU Ascent Project |
Facilitator:
Helen Lawless |
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| WORKSHOP 3
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Snooker Room | INNOVATIONS IN ECO-TOURISM
Mayo Dark Skies Initiative, Old Goat Society, Archaeology in the Nephins |
Facilitator:
Georgia MacMillan |
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| WORKSHOP 4
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Hotel Restaurant | RURAL DIVERSIFICATION
New opportunities for rural business |
Facilitator:
Dr. Maura Farrell NUIG / IRL |
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| WORKSHOP 5
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Hotel Bar (Lounge Room) | Agri-Environment Schemes: EIPs – Sharing Experiences | Facilitator:
Mary Tubridy
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| 11.30am | COFFEE BREAK IN HOTEL BAR | |||||||
| 11.45am
13.00pm |
Carrowmore Suite |
PLENARY SESSION – Key points from each workshop | Chair:
Deirdre Lewis, Secretary IUF |
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| Closing comments | Frank Nugent
Chair – IUF |
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| 13.00pm | LUNCH in restaurant | Soup & Sandwiches | ||||||
| 14.15pm | Restaurant |
Presentation of prize winners for local school competition | Michael Starrett,
CEO Heritage Council |
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