Michael Ring

Launching the new-look ChangingIreland.ie, Minister Michael Ring was effusive in his praise for the project: “Changing Ireland is a unique publication... a high-quality news magazine which has encouraged all involved for nearly two decades to work harder for the betterment of our communities."

As the Irish government unveiled the country’s first national social enterprise policy, positive comments started rolling in from organisations throughout the sector.

Many community organisations rely on funding to keep the lights on, but grant application processes can be overly complex. What if there were information sessions to help with that?

As SICAP 2 sees continued successes, programme providers are starting to showcase their work. At a recent South Dublin County Partnership open day, Minister Ring applauded their enthusiasm.

The Michael Davitt Museum may be small, but it’s impressed an unlikely international supporter: China. The deserving community museum recently received department funding to further its reach.

As a raft of new services are announced for Ireland’s libraries, we ask our Secret Librarian for their take on the upcoming changes.

As Minister Michael Ring launches the new library strategy, we learn more about what the library of the future might look like.

As LEADER reaches a special milestone, we look at the project that got it there.