Self Employment Supports

Apply for Back to Work Enterprise Scheme

To apply, you should meet with your Department of Social Protection (DSP) Case Officer who will assess your suitability for the scheme in line with your progression plan. Once this is completed you will be referred to South West Mayo Development Company. We will help you to explore the viability of your business idea and to write your business plan. Once your business plan is completed, we will send it to your Case Officer who will review the proposal and make a recommendation to a Deciding Officer.

Application Form available here

If you are thinking about setting up a new business, we can provide you with a confidential service to discuss your idea, develop a business plan and cash flow projections.

We also offer training and support to eligible* customers to apply for Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) or Short-Term Enterprise Allowance (STEA) if you want to progress into self-employment.

*To check if you are eligible for BTWEA or STEA, please contact a Case Officer in your Local INTREO office.

Course Details:

Free one-day Start Your Own Business (SYOB) training courses specifically for SICAP eligible participants. These courses will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to turn your business idea into a reality.

Training Venue: St. Colman’s Training Centre, Mayo Abbey, Claremorris, Co. Mayo Eircode F12X8P5

Course Dates:

Wed 28th February 9.30am-5.00pm
Wed 27th March 9.30am-5.00pm
Wed 24th April 9.30am-5.00pm
Wed 29th May 9.30am-5.00pm
Wed 26th June 9.30am-5.00pm
Wed 31st July 9.30am-5.00pm
Wed 28th August 9.30am-5.00pm
Wed 25th September 9.30am-5.00pm
Wed 30th October 9.30am-5.00pm
Wed 27th November 9.30am-5.00pm

Free Training Places are Limited!

To find out more and book a place, contact:

South West Mayo Development Company CLG
Main St., Balla, Co Mayo

Phone No: 094-9366692
Email: bmurray@southmayo.com

Don’t miss this opportunity to take the first step towards your entrepreneurial dream!

Over the years, we have worked with hundreds of people who have started their own business.

In collaboration with our business customers, we are developing a series of stories; ‘My Journey to Self-Employment’ where people can showcase their business and offer advice to others hoping to follow their self-employment dream.

We hope you find these case studies interesting, informative and inspirational!

Tom Delaney – Ould Crafty

Naoise O’Toole – Lakeside Events

Thomas Murphy – Teem Lens

Enda Reid – Oldboy Campers

Margaret Routledge – Design at 8

Monta Glazere – Nature’s Gift

South West Mayo Development Company offers self-employment supports to SICAP customers in the former Castlebar and Claremorris Municipal Districts.

For more information, please contact:

Breda Murray	Self Employment Specialist	bmurray@southmayo.com	087 224 2133
Olivia Kitterick	Enterprise & Social Enterprise Officer	okitterick@southmayo.com	087 060 4724