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ACORNS

ACORNS programme shortlisted for European award

Rural Life

about 2 months ago

ACORNS programme shortlisted for European award

ACORNS, the business development programme for female entrepreneurs in rural Ireland, has been...

ACORNS: 550 female rural entrepreneurs see €10m revenue boost

Agri-Business

3 months ago

ACORNS: 550 female rural entrepreneurs see €10m revenue boost

Some 550 female entrepreneurs in rural Ireland increased their collective revenue by almost €10 million during participation in ACORNS.

ACORNS to represent Ireland at European enterprise awards

Agri-Business

3 months ago

ACORNS to represent Ireland at European enterprise awards

The ACORNS programme which supports female entrepreneurs in rural Ireland is to represent Ireland at a European awards ceremony.

Female rural entrepreneurs sought for new round of ACORNS

Agri-Business

4 months ago

Female rural entrepreneurs sought for new round of ACORNS

Female entrepreneurs across rural Ireland are being invited to apply for the next round of the popular ACORNS programme.

EU Commission in Dublin to celebrate women in agri

Rural Life

9 months ago

EU Commission in Dublin to celebrate women in agri

The European Commission and DAFM aim to highlight the important role women play in Ireland's farming sector.

Agri-Business

about 1 year ago

Deadline approaching for ACORNS applications

Female entrepreneurs in rural areas are being reminded that the deadline for the free ACORNS business development initiative is approaching.

Deadline approaching for ACORNS applications

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

ACORNS launches 10th cycle for rural female entrepreneurs

ACORNS is marking a decade of supporting early-stage female entrepreneurs in rural Ireland with its 10th business development programme.

ACORNS launches 10th cycle for rural female entrepreneurs

Agri-Business

over 1 year ago

ACORNS boost for agri-supplies start-up

Theresa Sheehy from Co. Limerick recently completed the ACORNS programme to help further promote her agri-supplies business.....

ACORNS boost for agri-supplies start-up

Pig/Poultry

over 1 year ago

Focus: Rearing free range Iberian pigs on acorns

In an idyllic the Iberian peninsula, a special breed of pigs roam the open countryside producing one of the world’s most famous meats.

Focus: Rearing free range Iberian pigs on acorns

Agri-Business

over 2 years ago

Rural female entrepreneurs sought for development programme

Applications for ACORNS 9 opened today (Monday, August 14), with 50 places available for female entrepreneurs in rural areas

Rural female entrepreneurs sought for development programme

Agri-Business

over 4 years ago

ACORNS programme: Call for applications launched

A call for applications under the seventh cycle of the ACORNS Programme for female rural entrepreneurs has been launched by the minister.

ACORNS programme: Call for applications launched

Agri-Business

over 5 years ago

Call goes out for early-stage rural female entrepreneurs

Minister Dara Calleary has encouraged rural female entrepreneurs to apply for the sixth cycle of the ACORNS programme.

Call goes out for early-stage rural female entrepreneurs

Rural Life

about 7 years ago

'Tweed with a twist' designer urges others to avail of ACORNS

A Wicklow designer, mentored by the ACORNS initiative, is attracting a whole new fan base for traditional Irish tweed.

'Tweed with a twist' designer urges others to avail of ACORNS

Agri-Business

over 7 years ago

Rural female entrepreneurs sought for ACORNS initiative

Minister Creed has today launched the latest cycle of the female entrepreneurship development initiative - ACORNS.

Rural female entrepreneurs sought for ACORNS initiative

Rural Life

over 8 years ago

ACORNS given the green light for third year

The third year of ACORNS, a development programme for aspiring rural female entrepreneurs, has been welcomed by the Minister for Agriculture.

ACORNS given the green light for third year

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