Our Rural Future

Our Rural Future, Rural Development Policy 2021-2025 represents the Irish Government’s blueprint for the development of rural Ireland, with a particular focus on the next 5 years.

This rural development policy sets out a long-term vision for a vibrant and sustainable rural Ireland.

Read the Annual Work Programmes and Progress Reports.

Optimising Digital Connectivity
Revitalising Rural Towns and Villages
Enhancing Participation, Leadership and Resilience of Rural Communities
Transitioning to a Climate Neutral Society
Supporting the Sustainability of our Islands and Coastal Communities
Enhancing Public Services in Rural Areas

Our Rural Future video collection.

Rural Ideas Fora

Rural Youth Assembly

Our Rural Future Higher Education Institutions Network

Rural Proofing: Proposals for a Rural Proofing model for Ireland

From Department of Rural and Community Development

Published on 29 March 2021

Last updated on 8 March 2023

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