Initiatives
Steering Young Drivers to Safety
Donegal’s Garage Project paves the way for safer roads as 130 young people complete LEADER-funded training.
Initiatives
Biggest expansion of National Walks Scheme adds 62 new trails
The largest ever expansion of Ireland’s National Walks Scheme was announced this week, promising to add 62 new walking and hiking trails across 17 counties.
Policy & Strategy
Members of public invited to join Advisory Group on Racism and Racial Equality
Minister of State for Community Development, Integration, and Charities Joe O’Brien has this week announced the publication of an expression of interest campaign for the Advisory Group on Racism and Racial Equality.
Inclusion
Community and voluntary sector condemns fire at Co Galway hotel
National organisations working with asylum seekers, and local representatives in Co Galway have spoken out against the alleged arson attack on the vacant Ross Lake House Hotel.
Inclusion
“What every community wants is a sense of peace. That’s why the Ukrainians are here.”
“Relating to people’s thoughts, fears and concerns, you take the sting out of it,” says Marie Louise Byrne, a community work co-ordinator with Wexford Local Development.
Inclusion
The countdown is on to Make Way Day
People with disabilities will be taking to the streets on Friday, September 22 for Make Way Day, an annual campaign to raise public awareness about the problems caused by obstacles blocking footpaths.
Policy & Strategy
End Child Poverty Week – Call for Budget 2024 to be “Children’s Budget”
End Child Poverty Week takes place this year from September 11 to 15 to highlight key issues relating to child poverty and the impact on those affected.
Policy & Strategy
First Local Action Groups to deliver LEADER 2023-2027 funding announced
Local Action Groups in counties Carlow and Tipperary were announced today as the first two local development strategies (LDS) approved to deliver the 2023-2027 LEADER programme.
