Development Work
New ‘Social Innovation Coaching and Mentoring Programme’ aims to enhance services in local communities
A new programme was launched last week aimed at enhancing the performance of organisations supported under the Community Services Programme (CSP).
Planning & Governance
Budget 2025: How the Department’s €472 million will be spent this year
A Budget package worth €472 million has been allocated to the Department of Rural and Community Development for 2025. A number of community and voluntary organisations, including Irish Rural Link were critical of the allocation, with CEO Seamus Boland saying the €472 million “pales in comparison to the amount of money available in the Budget”.
Planning & Governance
Some measures welcomed, but majority feel that Budget 2025 falls short
There was a mixed response from the community and voluntary sector to the launch of Budget 2025 this week. Some measures have been welcomed as a step in the right direction, but many organisations expressed the view that it didn’t go far enough to help those who need it most.
Events
‘Take a Closer Look’ at your local library
Members of the public are being encouraged to visit their local library this Saturday, September 28 for the National Public Libraries Open Day.
Development Work
National event highlights work done in marginalised communities
A joint showcase of the Community Development Programme (CDP) and the Empowering Community Programme (ECP) in Athlone on September 23 highlighted the impressive work that is being carried out on the ground in communities around Ireland.
Community
Clare leads out with country’s first Queer Shed
• Idea modelled on men's sheds which have track record in tackling isolation •
Development Work
Brendan O’Loughlin talks climate justice in Offaly, Michael D, and Mayo football
Changing Ireland rocked up to Banagher, Co Offaly, and crossed the bridge to the Galway side to interview Brendan O’Loughlin at his Shannonside home. He has just retired as CEO of Offaly Local Development Company and is the first person to feature in our Wise Heads Pilot Podcast series.
Climate Justice
Community believes their homes deserve retrofitting
New report says multi-agency approach needed to address disadvantage for people living in draughty homes in Waterford estates
