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disadvantaged communities
Empowerment
Female empowerment in 2001, with School Street’s Linda Walsh – But where is Linda now?
We recall Linda’s story of struggle and success on International Women’s Day. If anyone knows her, please contact us as, if it is possible, we would love to re-interview Linda for ‘Changing Ireland’.
Education & Training
Community education and its powerful impact beyond the classroom
As the Limerick Community Education Network celebrated its 25th birthday last year, editor Allen Meagher looked at the far-reaching impact of its classes.
Empowerment
Meet Cian Power, the Moyross teen on the way to soccer stardom
Not everyone can be a star, so how come so many people from Moyross are famous?
Education & Training
3 people who had life-changing experiences with Moyross Youth Academy
During the early 2000s, Moyross became known nationally for extreme poverty and high crime rates. Some organisations sought to give residents a way out of that stereotype. One of them was the Moyross Youth Academy.
Empowerment
Laura Hughes: ‘I’m from Moyross – this is who I am’
The official opening of the Moyross Youth Academy was more than just a launch – it was an opportunity for local participants to tell their stories.
Programmes
Minister Ring launches 5-year anti-poverty programme
Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring officially launched the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) in Limerick on 20 April.
Development Work
Who are the winners of this year’s Pride of Place?
In the 2016 nationwide Pride of Place competition, which shines a light on the work of communities across the island of Ireland, who came out tops?
Funding
A €3.6 billion error? Here’s what we could do with that money
It's all rather curious. Ireland is €3.6 billion better off than we thought.
