Minister Calleary announces further investment in Ireland’s walking trails and latest expansion of the Walks Scheme 22 new trails, across 10 different counties, added to the Walks Scheme. 164 trails, involving 2,850 landholders, now supported under the initiative....

Minister Buttimer Announces Funding Call for Pilot Place-Based Philanthropy projects €600,000 fund available over three years for pilot place-based philanthropy projects. A key objective of the National Philanthropy Policy 2024-2028 to promote Government and sectoral...

Minister Jerry Buttimer opens the 2025 Young Social Innovators Awards Minister Buttimer addresses young people from around the country at the Aviva Stadium Congratulates young people on innovative projects designed to create positive change in our communities Jerry...

Political Advocacy and Communications Training On May 6th, the North West Region PPN network hosted a training and information session for members, delivered by the Irish Council for Civil Liberties and St Stephens Green Trust. The session focussed on explaining how...

Minister Calleary announces approval of €1.5m to increase awareness among young people of Irish-language job opportunities Record 3-year funding approved for Gluaiseacht – Conradh na Gaeilge’s interactive awareness roadshow highlighting Irish-language employment...

SuperValu TidyTowns Competition - Preparing Your Submission Presentation The SuperValu TidyTowns Competition has been running since 1958 and is one of Ireland’s best-known community and environmental initiatives. It’s managed by the Department of Rural and Community...

Minister Jerry Buttimer Opens the National Volunteer Management Conference 2025 Minister Jerry Buttimer opens the National Volunteer Management Conference 2025. Minister Buttimer addressed delegates from around the country in Athlone Volunteers and their managers...

The Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme 2025 is Now Open The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission’s 2025-26 Human Rights and Equality Grants Scheme is now open and accepting applications until 3pm, Wednesday 4 June 2025. The Irish Human Rights and Equality...

New Grants Available Several new grants are now available for our members. See below for more info. Pushing Against Racism Fund 2025-26 - Deadline 30th April Education Opportunity Fund - Deadline 9th May Farm Safety, Health and Wellbeing Projects 2025 - Deadline 19th...

Uisce Álainn Embracing the Healing Power of Water Celebrating life, well-being and our environment About the Event Medb’s Dragon Warriors, with the support of Power to Change, will host the Uisce Álainn Event on the Garavogue River and Lough Gill on Saturday, 3rd May...

New Grants Available Several new grants are now available for our members. See below for more info. Bord na Móna Secondary School’s Competition - Deadline 18th April at 16:00 GAA Dormant Accounts Funding - Deadline 21st April at 17:00 Colour to Communities 2025 -...

Minister Calleary Welcomes Approval of 2025 Funding for Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots Agency Minister Calleary welcomes approval of 2025 funding for Foras na Gaeilge and the Ulster-Scots Agency North South Ministerial Council meeting in Armagh chaired by...

Minister Calleary Opens Outdoor Recreation Facilities Across County Monaghan Minister Calleary opens outdoor recreation facilities across County Monaghan Funding of over €800,000 provided for three Monaghan projects Facilities officially unveiled in Hollywood Park,...

New Grants Available The Community Safety Fund is now open for applications, offering financial support for projects that help make our communities safer and stronger. This fund is designed to back initiatives that address local safety concerns, reduce crime, and...

Minister Calleary Launches the CLÁR 2025 Programme Minister Calleary launches the CLÁR 2025 programme. €11 million available to further build resilience of rural communities Focus on community facilities and amenities Continued support for vehicles for first...

Minister Calleary Officially Opens Ireland’s Newest Library Minister Calleary officially opens Ireland’s Newest Library Minister officially opens first ever library in Ballyogan, Dublin. First library to open that was approved funding under the new Libraries Capital...

Ministers Calleary and Heydon Launch Awareness Campaign Aimed at Dog Owners Ministers Calleary and Heydon launch awareness campaign aimed at dog owners Strict embargo 0.01am Monday 24th March Awareness campaign to highlight the responsibilities of dog owners Campaign...

PRESS RELEASE: Minister Dara Calleary TD Announces Almost €390,000 for 10 Projects on Our Offshore Islands Minister Dara Calleary TD announces almost €390,000 for 10 projects on our offshore islands Eight islands off the coast of Cork, Donegal, Galway and Mayo to...

Minister Calleary Launches 2025 Town and Village Renewal Scheme Our Rural Future: Minister Calleary launches 2025 Town and Village Renewal Scheme Fund available to stimulate town centre economic and social regeneration and resilience A focus on tackling vacancy and...