Community

The Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) has a new team of four. The network represents the country’s 49 Local Development Companies as they work to create real and lasting change with marginalised communities.

A new five-year National Library Strategy was launched today, which plans to place libraries “at the heart of our communities”.

Swim Ireland launched its Pop-Up Pool initiative in 2022. Currently it has two pools located in Oldcastle, Co. Meath and Leixlip, Co. Kildare. The Oldcastle pool will be transported to Cootehill in Co. Cavan in August. A third pool is hoped to be in operation in the coming months.

Community groups should prepare for coming opportunities...and also hope that AI doesn't wipe out humanity

Adults and children wearing bright traditional costume were on hand welcoming guests with Ukrainian korovai bread in Bray last week at the official opening of North Wicklow Ukrainian Community Centre.

A new community-based climate action project was launched today, which aims to make Youghal the healthiest, cleanest and the most environmentally sustainable town in Ireland.

The Clare Traveller Community Development Programme Strategic Plan 2023 – 2026 was launched in Ennis this morning by Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien. Clare Traveller CDP aims to improve living conditions, opportunities and achievement of human rights for Travellers in Clare.

October 4th will see the return of a match-making event with a difference in Dublin city centre. People will not head to the Custom House Quay building on George’s Dock seeking romance, but to become part of something bigger - by joining a not-for-profit group or charitable organisation.