Leitrim to Celebrate Impact of National Broadband Plan Rollout
Leitrim County Council, in partnership with the Department of Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport and National Broadband Ireland (NBI), is hosting a special event on Monday, 14 September, at The Hive, Carrick-on-Shannon, to celebrate the rollout of the National Broadband Plan and its impact across County Leitrim.
The event will showcase how high-speed broadband is transforming rural communities, supporting business growth, enabling remote working and creating new opportunities for economic and social development throughout the county.
The afternoon will bring together government representatives, business leaders and remote workers to share their experiences of improved connectivity and the benefits it is delivering for rural Ireland.
The Programme
The programme includes keynote addresses from Patrick Neary, Assistant Secretary at the Department of Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport, and Jenny Fisher, CEO of NBI Deployments. A panel discussion, moderated by Fran Best, will feature Seamus Newcombe (PAYAC), Podge McKeon (STRIDE Programme) and Ben Creamer, a remote worker living in Leitrim.
Event Details
- Date: Monday, 14 September
- Time: 1:30pm to 4:00pm
- Venue: The Hive, Carrick-on-Shannon, Co. Leitrim
Attendance is free, but advance registration is required. Register at: Event Booking
