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National guidelines have been developed to help people to organise a successful and responsible outdoor activity event in Ireland’s countryside. The guidelines were developed by Comhairle na Tuaithe, the national advisory body on outdoor recreation, as part of Embracing Ireland’s...

Welcome to Issue Two of our Community and Disability Newsletter.   Click here to view this email in your browser. Each quarter we bring you news of our work in the area of community and disability. Our work centres on empowerment, participation engagement and collective action,...

Ríocht na Midhe 2024 will be launched by Thomas Pakenham (Patron)  on Wednesday 27th March 2024 Ardboyne Hotel, Dublin Road, Navan – 7.30pm. A lecture will follow – “Waiting for the Light – Sunrise and Sunset at the Boyne Valley Tombs” by Clare Tuffy Reception...

Media Release: 23rd March 2024: The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, in association with the Managing Director of SuperValu, Mr. Ian Allen, has today (March 23rd, 2024) launched the 2024 SuperValu TidyTowns competition. In place since 1958, the...

The ALONE Community Impact Team are inviting all groups/organisations and services who support older people to join us at one of our Round Table Discussions on Transport for older people where we will discuss: These Round Table Discussion will be held: Please see attached the...

The Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, together with her colleague Minister Joe O’Brien TD, have announced a further €50 million in national funding under the Community Recognition Fund to deliver projects over 2024 and 2025. The Community...

ESB’s Energy for Generations Fund sees €1m per year disbursed to charities on the island of Ireland working primarily in social inclusion (access to education and employment). In addition, the fund also supports charities working in the area of homelessness. Please...

The National Lottery are seeking entries to this year’s Good Causes Awards. The competition will culminate with a National Final awards ceremony which will take place on the 12th of October 2024 in Killashee House Hotel, Naas, Co. Kildare. Who can enter this year’s awards? You...

The Heritage Council Community Heritage grant scheme closes for applications on 25th March 2024. The scheme is open to Voluntary and community groups for example Tidy Towns groups, local action groups & societies, parish councils, church councils & select vestries and...

Prior to the finalisation of the draft Strategy for World Heritage in Ireland 2024 – 2034, the department is seeking any views on its vision, draft goals, strategic objectives, and actions and on challenges for delivering the strategy. The purpose of a Strategy for World Heritage...