BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Construction Industry Federation - ECPv6.15.16.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://cif.ie X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Construction Industry Federation REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/Dublin BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20210328T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20211031T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20220327T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20221030T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20230326T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20231029T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:IST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260508T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260508T230000 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20260330T142509Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260330T142509Z UID:77584-1778266800-1778281200@cif.ie SUMMARY:CIF West Region Gala Dinner DESCRIPTION:The CIF West Region Gala Dinner returns on Friday\, 8th May\, at 7:00pm\, to the The Ardilaun Hotel Galway. \nJoin us for an unforgettable black‑tie evening celebrating our industry and community. \n🎤 MC: Shay Byrne (RTÉ Radio One)\n🎙️ Guest Speaker: Sean Canney\, TD\n🎵 Live Music: Juan José Manzano\n🎟️ Tickets are €100 each and can be purchased from Bríd Cody at bcody@cif.ie. \nDon’t miss the region’s leading networking event! URL:https://cif.ie/event/cif-west-region-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:Ardilaun Hotel\, Galway.\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Western & Midland Region ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cif.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/1774868584687.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260423T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260423T140000 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20260407T142345Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260407T142439Z UID:77652-1776949200-1776952800@cif.ie SUMMARY:Unlocking your CIF Membership Webinar DESCRIPTION:Get the most from your CIF Membership with this free lunchtime webinar designed to highlight the benefits of your membership with CIF’s experts.\n\nRegister here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_oe5xMU9hRjqR08Sc-nLYBQ URL:https://cif.ie/event/unlocking-your-cif-membership-webinar/ LOCATION:Online via Zoom CATEGORIES:CIF Events,Eastern Region,Southern Region,Western & Midland Region END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260225T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20260225T180000 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20260120T162312Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T152255Z UID:76064-1772035200-1772042400@cif.ie SUMMARY:Building Skills for the Construction Industry DESCRIPTION:Talent retention is a critical challenge for employers in the construction sector. This skills session will inform you on government-funded training programmes to help upskill and retain your employees. \nModern Methods of Construction \nGuest speaker will be John Kelly\, Manager of the National Construction Training Campus\, Mount Lucas\, who will present on the theme of Modern Methods of Construction. \nAgenda \n\n4.00pm Welcome and overview of funded training models presented by Joe Leddin\, Regional Skills Mid-West Manager\n4.20pm Briefing by George Gill\, Southern Region Executive\, CIF\n4.30pm Guest speaker – John Kelly\, National Construction Training Campus\, MountLucas\n4.50pm Education and training providers/employer discussion on current and future training needs.\n➢ Apprenticeship Updates\n➢ Impact of Technology on Construction (AI\, Robotics)\n➢ Sustainability and Green Skills\n\nThis roundtable session is your opportunity to highlight emerging skills training that you require and to engage directly with both further and higher education training providers (University of Limerick\, Technological University of the Shannon\, Limerick Clare Education & Training Board.) URL:https://cif.ie/event/building-skills-for-the-construction-industry/ LOCATION:Radisson Blu Hotel\, Limerick\, Radisson Blu Limerick\, Ennis Rd\, Burtonhill\, Limerick\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Western & Midland Region ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cif.ie/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Event.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251113T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251113T210000 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20250130T111025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251013T113639Z UID:69092-1763056800-1763067600@cif.ie SUMMARY:Network West Event DESCRIPTION:This year’s theme\, “Shaping the Future of the Region’s Built Environment\,” promises to be an engaging and insightful event. We are once again fortunate to welcome an outstanding lineup of speakers\, who will share their perspectives and ideas on the future of the region’s built environment. \nFollowing the presentations\, members and guests will be invited to join us for an evening of networking\, accompanied by finger food and drinks. \n\nLocation: The Galmont Hotel\, Galway \nDate: Thursday\, 13th November 2025 \nTime: Commencing 6:00pm \nGuest speakers: \n\nKatie English\, Chief Economist\, Deloitte\nJohn Daly\, Economist\, Northern & Western Regional Assembly\nJohn O’Regan\, Director\, AECOM Ireland\nPamala Harty\, Planning Project Director\, MKO Ireland\nJames Golden\, Director\, Quigg Golden\n\nNetwork evening: \nThe evening will feature expert presentations\, followed by an informal networking session. \n\nBooking: Attendance is free of charge and open to both CIF members and non-members. However\, as places are limited\, advance registration is required. To secure your place\, please email: bcody@cif.ie. \n\nSponsors URL:https://cif.ie/event/network-west-event/ LOCATION:The Galmont Hotel\, the galmont hotel\, Galway\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Western & Midland Region END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251017T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20251017T233000 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20250618T133050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T140957Z UID:71682-1760693400-1760743800@cif.ie SUMMARY:CIF 90th anniversary golf and gala dinner DESCRIPTION:As we celebrate 90 years of the CIF\, we hope you will join us at the Heritage Estate\, Killenard\, Laois\, on Friday\, 17th October\, 2025. \nThe dinner event is black tie. \nDes Cahill\, Irish sports broadcasting legend\, will MC our celebration. \nDinner tickets are €120 per person to include: \n\nDrinks reception;\nFour-course meal;\nReception begins at 7:00pm; and\nGala dinner at 8:00pm.\n\nBook a place or table of 10 for the gala dinner here. \nComplimentary golf (shotgun start at 11:00am): \n\nArrival golf reception at 10:30am;\nTeams accepted on a first-come\, first-served basis; and\nBreakfast is available on the terrace from 9:30am.\n\nBook your golf team of four people here. \n\nDownload the brochure here. \n  \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nJohn Paul Construction\nJohn Paul Construction operates across Ireland\, the United Kingdom and mainland Europe with a reputation for integrity\, expertise and innovation. Our priority is the safety of everyone who works on or interacts with our projects. Our success is driven by the strong relationships we foster with our clients based on our core values of Excellence\, Respect and Teamwork. Our focus is on our core sectors of Data Centres\, Residential\, Commercial\, Life Sciences\, and Infrastructure. We collaborate with our clients and supply chain partners to see how together\, on each project\, we can go further to build smarter. \n\n\nBAM\nBAM creates and enriches buildings and infrastructure across the UK & Ireland. For over 150 years\, it has been dedicated to enhancing lives by creating sustainable environments and communities where people can live\, work and thrive. BAM’s vision is to build a sustainable tomorrow. That’s why BAM thinks beyond construction and focuses on the bigger impact. It’s this approach that enables BAM to deliver the iconic buildings and infrastructure that help shape society. \n\n\nBennett Construction\nBennett Construction is one of Ireland’s longest-established construction companies\, operating for over 100 years. The company works across a wide range of sectors including residential\, commercial\, data centre and educational. Bennett is recognised for delivering projects safely\, on time\, and to a high standard. The company places strong focus on quality\, sustainability\, and the use of modern building methods. With a straightforward\, client-focused approach\, Bennett Construction continues to grow its reputation as a reliable contractor that delivers practical solutions and lasting results across a wide range of projects. \n\n\nGanson Building And Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd\nGanson Building and Civil Engineering Contractors Ltd is one of Ireland’s most progressive building and civil engineering contractors. We undertake projects throughout Ireland and the UK with offices in Dublin and Castlewellan in Co. Down and are a leading contractor in all sectors of both Public and Private works. \n\n\nWalls Construction\nWalls Construction is one of Ireland’s leading building contractors. Established in 1950\, we have grown to a turnover of €631 million in 2024\, with a direct workforce of over 500 employees. Operating across a wide spectrum of sectors\, we deliver high-quality projects in: \n\nCommercial Offices\nData Centres\nEducation\nHealthcare\nLarge-Scale Residential Developments\nLeisure & Sports\nLife Sciences & Pharmaceuticals\n\nOur approach to construction is rooted in strong relationships\, flexibility\, and delivering value-driven solutions. We pride ourselves on our ability to consistently meet commitments\, exceed client expectations\, and foster enduring partnerships. Walls Construction — Building Our Future Together \n\n  \n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\nGlanua\nGlanua is an industry leader in providing innovative and sustainable engineering solutions to design\, build and deliver critical water and wastewater infrastructure across UK and Ireland. Glanua is passionate about solving today’s environmental challenges and delivering a decarbonised and sustainable world. Glanua has built a reputation for delivering exceptional results while upholding the highest safety\, quality\, and environmental standards for our clients in the municipal and industrial sectors. Headquartered in Galway\, Ireland\, we have a talented workforce of 600 people\, with offices in London\, Northern Ireland\, Navan\, and Cork. \n\n\nUnilin\nFor over 30 years\, Xtratherm was a market leader in the construction industry in Ireland. The evolution to Unilin Insulation signifies a unified brand\, delivering more to customers as part of a major European player in the construction industry. At Unilin Insulation\, our working values of excellence\, passion\, entrepreneurship\, and respect are inherent. The ethos of ‘More than Insulation’ demonstrates our commitment to quality product\, market leading service and a partnership approach with industry professionals and students alike. It also highlights our commitment to deliver a more sustainably minded construction sector\, where environmental considerations are an urgent priority. URL:https://cif.ie/event/cif-90th-anniversary-golf-and-gala-dinner/ LOCATION:The Heritage Estate\, Killenard\, Laois\, Ireland CATEGORIES:CECA,CIF Events,Eastern Region,Health and Safety,IHBA,MBCA,Safety Month,Southern Region,Western & Midland Region END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250904T080000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250904T170000 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20250130T110715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250728T131454Z UID:69083-1756972800-1757005200@cif.ie SUMMARY:Western Region Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:The competition will be a scramble competition in a 4-ball format. Tee times are scheduled between 1:00pm and 3:00pm. The entry fee is €75 per person\, which includes dinner. \nTo book\, please download the form here and send to Brid Cody at bcody@cif.ie. URL:https://cif.ie/event/western-region-golf-outing/ LOCATION:Oughterard Golf Club\, Gortrevagh\, Oughterard\, Co. Galway\, H91 VKH3\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Western & Midland Region END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250404T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20250404T190000 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20250114T151958Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T160636Z UID:68746-1743793200-1743793200@cif.ie SUMMARY:CIF West Gala Dinner 2025 DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Annual CIF West Gala Dinner – book your tickets today \nThis year’s CIF West Gala Dinner will take place on Friday 4th April 2025 in the Ardilaun Hotel\, Galway. \nA key event in the construction industry calendar\, the CIF West Gala Dinner allows the opportunity for companies in the construction sector operating or considering projects in the West of Ireland to engage and network with like-minded CIF members and businesses\, making valuable contacts in the area. \nIn addition to being a fun and interactive evening\, the event brings over 250 key industry professionals\, and decision-makers actively working in the region into one room to make effective long-term connections for the future. \n\nWhere: The Ardilaun Hotel\, Galway\nWhen: Friday 4th April 2025\, 7:00 pm – late\nDress Code: Black Tie \n\nDon’t miss out on your chance to attend this year’s only CIF Construction Gala Dinner event in the West. \nTo book your tickets or for sponsorship opportunities\, please contact our team at westernregionevents@cif.ie URL:https://cif.ie/event/cif-west-gala-dinner-2025/ LOCATION:Ardilaun House Hotel\, Galway\, Ardilaun Hotel\, Taylor's Hill Rd\, Co. Galway\, H91 H29F\, Ireland CATEGORIES:Western & Midland Region ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cif.ie/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Ardilaun-Hotel-Galway3.png ORGANIZER;CN="westernregionevents@cif.ie":MAILTO:westernregionevents@cif.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240412T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20240412T190000 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20240226T143018Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250114T151449Z UID:62397-1712948400-1712948400@cif.ie SUMMARY:CIF West Gala Dinner 2024 DESCRIPTION:Are you working in the Construction Industry in the West of Ireland? \nAre you considering a future project or developing a business base in the West of Ireland? \nJoin us for the Annual CIF West Gala Dinner – Book Your Tickets Today \nThis year’s CIF West Gala Dinner will take place on Friday 12th April 2024 in the Ardilaun Hotel\, Galway. \nA key event in the construction industry calendar\, the CIF West Gala Dinner allows the opportunity for companies in the construction sector operating or considering projects in the West of Ireland to engage and network with like-minded CIF Members and businesses\, making valuable contacts in the area. \nIn addition to being a fun and interactive evening\, the event brings over 250 key industry professionals\, and decision-makers actively working in the region into one room to make effective long-term connections for the future. \n\nWhere: The Ardilaun Hotel\, Galway\nWhen: Friday 12th April 2024\, 7:00 pm – late\nDress Code: Black Tie \n\nDon’t miss out on your chance to attend this year’s only CIF Construction Gala Dinner event in the West. \nTo book your tickets or for sponsorship opportunities\, please contact our team at westernregionevents@cif.ie URL:https://cif.ie/event/join-us-for-the-annual-cif-west-gala-dinner-book-your-tickets-today/ LOCATION:The Ardilaun Hotel Galway\, Taylor's Hill\, Galway\, Ireland CATEGORIES:CIF Events,Western & Midland Region ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cif.ie/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/820-312.png ORGANIZER;CN="westernregionevents@cif.ie":MAILTO:westernregionevents@cif.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231124T083000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231124T120000 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20230804T122447Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231117T153541Z UID:58237-1700814600-1700827200@cif.ie SUMMARY:CIF Mid West Construct Event DESCRIPTION:The Construction Industry Federations (CIF) Mid West Branch are hosting our annual “Mid West Construct” Conference on Friday morning the 24th of November in Limerick. \nHear about many of the exciting upcoming projects in the region with presentations on the extensive capital projects in Shannon Foynes Port from John Carlton\, an update on major road projects in the region from Nigel O’Neill of Transport Infrastructure Ireland and an update on Limerick 2030’s portfolio of projects from Enda Power. \nWe will also have an analysis of the housing market in the Mid West with a presentation from Rooney Auctioneers followed by our expert housing panel. \nThe event is a great source of first-hand information and an excellent opportunity to network with fellow members\, clients and local authority representatives. \nLatest Agenda and Speaker Profiles can be viewed here: CIF Mid West Construct 2023 – Agenda and Speaker Profiles \nWith the support of our sponsors\, Roadstone\, Home Building Finance Ireland (HBFI)\, Tipperary Education & Training Board (TETB) and Deloitte we can now offer the event free of charge for CIF members (normal charge €50). Please contact Ronan O’Brien robrien@cif.ie to avail of your discount code. \nBook your tickets now!  \n  URL:https://cif.ie/event/cif-mid-west-construct-event/ LOCATION:Castletroy Park Hotel\, Limerick\, Castletroy Park Hotel\, Limerick\, Ireland CATEGORIES:CIF Events,Western & Midland Region ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://cif.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/MW-Logo-with-4-sponsors.png ORGANIZER;CN="Ronan O'Brien":MAILTO:robrien@cif.ie END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231102T180000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20231102T210000 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20230811T094955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T111251Z UID:58303-1698948000-1698958800@cif.ie SUMMARY:CIF Network West DESCRIPTION:The CIF invites members\, non-members\, business leaders and public bodies to an informal networking evening the objective of which is to bring together those groups that are most interested in the west of Ireland’s built environment. \nThis prestigious annual networking event will afford you the opportunity to hear from some of the industries leading speakers and to engage with the industries leaders while enjoying drinks and canapés. Finally\, we would like to thank our guest speakers\, our members and our sponsors for their continued support. \nThis event is free to attend\, however\, as places are limited we would ask you to confirm your attendance by emailing Ms. Brid Cody at: bcody@cif.ie URL:https://cif.ie/event/cif-network-west/ LOCATION:The Galmont Hotel\, the galmont hotel\, Galway\, Ireland CATEGORIES:CIF Events,Western & Midland Region ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cif.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Handshake-hi-vis-vest-iStock.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230908T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20230908T190000 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20230823T151625Z LAST-MODIFIED:20230823T151625Z UID:58523-1694178000-1694199600@cif.ie SUMMARY:CIF Western Region Annual Golf Outing DESCRIPTION:Save the date! The CIF Western Region Annual Golf Outing takes place on the 8th of September 2023 in Oughterard Golf Club\, Co. Galway. If you would like to join us for the outing\, the booking form and information leaflet are available here. We look forward to seeing you there. \nTee Times: 1-3pm. URL:https://cif.ie/event/cif-western-region-annual-golf-outing/ LOCATION:Oughterard Golf Club\, Gortrevagh\, Oughterard\, Co. Galway\, H91 VKH3\, Ireland CATEGORIES:CIF Events,Western & Midland Region ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://cif.ie/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Golf-scaled.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221207 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221208 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20220201T152126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T171631Z UID:45886-1670371200-1670457599@cif.ie SUMMARY:Donegal Branch Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cif.ie/event/donegal-branch-meeting-19/ CATEGORIES:Western & Midland Region END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221205 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221206 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20220201T151722Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T171616Z UID:45876-1670198400-1670284799@cif.ie SUMMARY:North West Branch Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cif.ie/event/north-west-branch-meeting-18/ CATEGORIES:Western & Midland Region END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221122 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221123 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20220201T151340Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T171608Z UID:45865-1669075200-1669161599@cif.ie SUMMARY:Midland Branch Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cif.ie/event/midland-branch-meeting-20/ CATEGORIES:Western & Midland Region END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221121 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20221122 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20220201T150943Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T171601Z UID:45855-1668988800-1669075199@cif.ie SUMMARY:Galway Branch Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cif.ie/event/galway-branch-meeting-15/ CATEGORIES:Western & Midland Region END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221108T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/Dublin:20221108T160000 DTSTAMP:20260613T040956 CREATED:20220127T112423Z LAST-MODIFIED:20221101T171540Z UID:45726-1667923200-1667923200@cif.ie SUMMARY:Mid West Branch Meeting DESCRIPTION: URL:https://cif.ie/event/mid-west-branch-meeting-5/ CATEGORIES:Western & Midland Region END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR