Get Involved
The regions greatest asset is the people that make up its communities. It is important that their voice guides the project and its outcomes. Over the coming months a combination of online and in-person events will be used to capture the views of residents and ensure that they are empowered in developing and implementing new solutions for the region.
Events Calendar
Upcoming

Closing Conference
Closing Conference - Day 1
The ‘North Kerry, West Limerick: Smart Villages, Stronger Communities’ project is an initiative jointly led by North, East and West Kerry Development (NEWKD) and West Limerick Resources (WLR) in association with KPMG Future Analytics and University College Dublin. The project addresses the unique challenges facing Ireland’s rural regions today. With support under the Rural Development (LEADER) Programme 2014-2020, this project aims to unlock innovative new solutions for the sustainable growth and development of rural communities within the North Kerry – West Limerick region. The central objective of the project is the co-development of an integrated plan for the North Kerry, West Limerick region. This will be supported by the development of 25 local community plans.
As the project enters its concluding stage, we are holding two events in January and March 2023. To register for Day 1 of our Closing Conference, please register below.
- 11th January 2023
- 18:30 PM - 20:00 PM
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Online via Zoom.
- 21st October 2021
- Listowel, Co. Kerry
Closing Conference
Closing Conference - Day 2
The ‘North Kerry, West Limerick: Smart Villages, Stronger Communities’ project is an initiative jointly led by North, East and West Kerry Development (NEWKD) and West Limerick Resources (WLR) in association with KPMG Future Analytics and University College Dublin. The project addresses the unique challenges facing Ireland’s rural regions today. With support under the Rural Development (LEADER) Programme 2014-2020, this project aims to unlock innovative new solutions for the sustainable growth and development of rural communities within the North Kerry – West Limerick region. The central objective of the project is the co-development of an integrated plan for the North Kerry, West Limerick region. This will be supported by the development of 25 local community plans.
As the project enters its concluding stage, we are holding two events in January and March 2023. To register for Day 2 of our Closing Conference, please register below.
- 1stst March 2023
- 18:30 PM - 20:00 PM
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Listowel Arms Hotel,
Co. Kerry,
V31 V962
- 21st October 2021
- Listowel, Co. Kerry
Past Events

Webinar Series
Co-Developing Smart Villages – Towards Stronger Rural Communities
30th September 2021 and 1st October 2021
This event was held online via Zoom. To view the workshop programme, please click below.
- 21st October 2021
- Listowel, Co. Kerry

Local Workshop 1
Introduction to the ‘Smart Villages’ Concept and Understanding the Project Context
25th November 2021
This event was held online via Zoom. To view the workshop programme, please click below.
- 21st October 2021
- Listowel, Co. Kerry

Local Workshop 2
Social Research Techniques
28th April 2022
This event was held online via Zoom. To view the workshop programme, please click below.
- 21st October 2021
- Listowel, Co. Kerry

Local Workshop 3
Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change
3rd May 2022
This event was held online via Zoom. To view the workshop programme, please click below.
- 21st October 2021
- Listowel, Co. Kerry

Local Workshop 4
Becoming a ‘Smart Village’ – The Role of ICT and New Technologies
10th May 2022
This event was held online via Zoom. To view the workshop programme, please click below.
- 21st October 2021
- Listowel, Co. Kerry

Local Workshop 2
Social Research Techniques
This event was held in Listowel Family Resource Centre,
Listowel, Co. Kerry
V31 EC62.
- 18th November 2021
- Listowel, Co. Kerry

Local Workshop 3
Addressing the Impacts of Climate Change
This event was held in Further Education & Training Centre Abbeyfeale Campus,
Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick
V94 CF10.
- 20th January 2021
- Abbeyfeale, Co. Limerick