Minister Joe O’Brien announces the opening of seven new Volunteer Centres   Monday 17th May is the beginning of National Volunteering Week Opening of new centres part of National Volunteering Strategy Every county now has a Volunteer Centre Minister thanks...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys allocates €10.5 million for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways   Funding to improve access to homes, farms and outdoor amenities          Every  county to receive budget...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €1.1 million in funding for works on the Islands   Islands off Cork, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal to receive investment Improvements to roads, piers and slipways and measures to combat coastal erosion Further...

Ministers Humphreys, McGrath and O’Brien launch €10m Community Fund €10 million Covid Stability Fund to support community and voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises Supports for organisations which deliver critical services to the vulnerable Community...

An Garda Síochána in Sligo/Leitrim is pleased to launch the  Sligo/Leitrim Garda Youth Awards 2021, in association with Sligo Credit Union. The awards which are now in their 11th year aim to celebrate the outstanding young people between the ages...

Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce €4.5 million to improve community facilities   Funding to support local groups to re-open their facilities post Covid-19 Small grants for repairs and renovations, new equipment and safety upgrades Community Enhancement...

Ministers Humphreys, McGrath and O’Brien launch €10m Community Fund €10 million Covid Stability Fund to support community and voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises Supports for organisations which deliver critical services to the vulnerable Community...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €15 million fund to revitalise rural towns & villages Tackling dereliction a key focus of new enhanced Town and Village Renewal Scheme   Funding available to turn vacant buildings in town centres into remote...

ESRI and DRCD publish a “Review of International Approaches to Evaluating Rural and Community Development Investment and Supports” The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) today (29 April 2021)...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €5 million Connected Hubs Fund   Fund to support development of Ireland’s first National Hub Network Investment in hot-desks, office spaces and meeting rooms to promote remote working Electric car charging points,...

Minister O’Brien & Minister Ryan announce launch of €3 million Pilot Bike and E-Bike Upcycling Initiative   Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD have today announced...

Muintir Na Tire with the Safeguarding Ireland of the HSE Ireland are holding a webinar for Community Leaders on Thursday 29th April at 7.30pm. The theme of the webinar is Lifting the Lid on Elder abuse. For registration go to http://www.muintir.ie/events/  

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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €14 Million Fund to support outdoor adventure activities   Fund to develop recreational activities at mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, beaches and bogs  Investment will support Tidal Pools, Floating...

PEACE PLUS Youth Sector Navigation Paper April 21 PEACE PLUS Tourism Navigation Paper April 21 PEACE PLUS Skills Navigation Paper April 21 PEACE PLUS Rural Communities Navigation Paper April 21 PEACE PLUS Inclusivity Navigation Paper March 21 PEACE PLUS Health Sector...

Good volunteer management key to maximising volunteer efforts –  Minister Joe O’Brien Joe O’Brien, TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities today highlighted the importance of volunteers and volunteer managers throughout...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces 24 landmark rural regeneration projects nationwide   Old Cinemas, Courthouses, Hotels, Convents, and Market Houses to be transformed into remote working hubs, libraries, e-learning, cultural, enterprise and community...

We are delighted to be able to announce the opening of our new initiative : The Sligo Environmental Action Academy. This initiative is a partnership between Sligo PPN and Sligo Environmental Network (SEN) and came about in direct response to priorities identified...