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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.
Funding Programmes
Vacant buildings to be transformed into community facilities
A former bakery, a vacant garda station and a disused schoolhouse are among 24 derelict and vacant sites nationwide that will be given a new lease of life thanks to a €4.5 million funding boost.
Funding
Pilot programme will see outdoor recreation officers employed in six counties
A total of €2 million in funding has been announced by the Department of Rural and Community Development to develop outdoor recreation at a county level.
Community
Pride of Place celebrates work of communities
The 21st annual Pride of Place awards took place in Armagh in November to honour individuals and groups dedicated to improving their local neighbourhoods, creating better places to live, work, and socialise.
Community
Trishaws give people the chance to feel the wind in their hair again
The motto of the Cycling Without Age Ireland initiative, launched in 2017, is ‘The Right to Wind in Your Hair’.
Planning & Governance
Draft social enterprise policy heading for cabinet approval
As the release of the final National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland looms, we take a look at some recent social enterprise activity in the South East.
