Community

Multi-ethnic diversity is nothing new to Dublin City Community Co-op however it has been in emergency response mode for the past two years.

The growth of a camp of 215 tents in April along streets and laneways near the building where people apply for refugee status was a new phenomenon for Dublin inner city community workers seeking to support everyone.

One question that often crops up during conversations about climate action is: “I’m only one person, what difference can I make?”. In Youghal, Co. Cork, a community network has harnessed the will of individual citizens to make a difference, by breaking down big issues into smaller, accessible projects with tangible results at local level.

Successful student protests nationwide targeted universities' Israeli investments. Some of the most high-profile protests include the student encampments at Trinity College Dublin (TCD), University College Dublin (UCD) and University College Cork (UCC).

All around the country organisations and solidarity groups have been ramping up their efforts in support of Palestine as Israel continues its campaign of what the UN describes as genocide in Gaza.

After 31 years of employment and even longer as a local volunteer, Paddy Flannery retired today, Friday, June 28th, as manager of Moyross Community Enterprise Centre (MCEC). The Mayor of Limerick John Moran joined staff past and present, Paddy’s family and community, academic, Garda and local government agency representatives at a retirement celebration to honour his years of service.  

Community leaders and residents in Dolphin House and Park, located just off the South Circular Road in Dublin's South Inner City, have had enough of broken promises, politicians saying money is no problem, and ministers saying planning could be fast-tracked.

Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC) has established a number of networks to support community initiatives.