Community Centre Investment Fund (CCIF)

Ireland’s first ever Irish Sign Language Café, located in the Deaf Village Ireland premises in Cabra in Dublin, was officially opened by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys.

Dún na Sí Amenity and Heritage Park is a true community endeavour - what was once a cow park has become one of Westmeath’s and the Midlands' most popular visitor attractions. An hour from Galway and 75 minutes from Dublin, it rates highly on Tripadvisor. Remarkably, the park which opened in 2015 is run by a dedicated community group and over 100 volunteers play their part annually - alongside staff - to keep the park running smoothly. KATHY MASTERSON spoke to three people deeply involved in the project.

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has today announced funding of over €12.5 million for the upgrade and development of almost 600 Community Centres nationwide.