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Registration now open for new Community Centre Investment Fund - Minister Humphreys   All interested applicants must register online prior to application Information sessions to be held on 18th May & 1st June 2022   The Minister for Rural...

Minister Joe O’Brien announces pilot projects to support Local Authority engagement with marginalised communities     Minister of State for Charities and Community Development, Joe O Brien TD, today announced four pilot projects to support engagement with...

Minister Joe O’Brien visits community initiatives in Roscommon An opportunity to see community development projects in Co. Roscommon. Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Social Protection is...

Tobacco Endgame, Nobody Left Behind Conference Save the Date: 31st May 2022 The HSE Health and Wellbeing, Tobacco Free Ireland Programme invites you to register your interest to attend our upcoming conference; Tobacco Endgame, Nobody Left Behind. The event will...

Minister Humphreys announces €526k additional funding to Social Enterprise Awareness Raising Projects   Funding for 14 additional projects to increase awareness of social enterprises Awareness Raising initiatives for Social Enterprise (ARISE) Scheme. Scheme...

Minister Humphreys publishes the General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022   Legislation important to ensure public trust and confidence in the Charities Sector The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., has today...

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Minister Humphreys announces details of new €15 million Community Centre Fund Grants of between €10,000 and €300,000 available for upgrade and refurbishment works to Community Centres The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today...

Minister Joe O’Brien visits Rosslare Europort and Danby Lodge Hotel, Co Wexford   ·         Approximately 8% of Ukrainian arrivals to Ireland have been welcomed at Rosslare Europort...

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Minister Humphreys visits Lisdoonvarna Fáilte - a local hub to welcome people arriving from Ukraine   North Clare Community groups rally in support of Ukrainians fleeing war   Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today...

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Ukraine Crisis:  Community Response Forum in each area to coordinate local measures welcoming Ukrainians     Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien, and Ministers of State Burke and O’Brien welcome Community Response Forums being established in each local...

Our Rural Future: Minister Heather Humphreys announces €11 million for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways   Funding to improve access to homes, farms and outdoor amenities Overall increase of €500,000 on 2021 allocation Over €90 million provided to local...

Launch of nomination portal for  recognition of volunteers who made a contribution during the pandemic   Portal now open at www.volunteer.ie/about-us/covid-19-volunteer-recognition/ Local authorities, PPNs, volunteer involving organisations and volunteer...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys launches new “Pubs as Community Hubs” Pilot Programme   ‘Pubs as Community Hubs’ pilot programme to be rolled out in five rural locations Initiative designed to support rural pubs to diversify their facilities for community...

Minister Humphreys announces the appointment of new Secretary General at the Department of Rural and Community Development   Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the appointment of Mary Hurley as the new Secretary...

Ukraine Crisis: Minister O’Brien meets with Local Development and Community and Voluntary Sector Reps Minister pledges his support for co-ordinated local action to help those fleeing war in line with the Government’s overall humanitarian response Call for the same...

Minister O’Gorman invites applications to the Communities Integration Fund 2022   •             €500,000 will be made available to local community-based projects nationwide to support the integration of...

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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys unveils €150 million package of supports for rural communities New €15 million fund to upgrade and refurbish community centres Major focus on Remote Working through initiatives such as Connected Hubs and Town and Village Renewal...

It is amazing what you can discover about your local area from the snug safety of your home. Sligo Heritage Office is delighted to offer a free online course delivered by The Irish Heritage School that will take you step-by-step through the...

  Sligo PPN commissioned Social Justice Ireland to deliver induction training to all PPN reps. The aim of the training was to explore the concept of public participation, detail how the PPN networks operate and look for ways for how representatives can work...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €2 million in funding for upgrades to island roads in Donegal  Arannmore, Tory, Inisbofin and Gola island to benefit Funding part of new agreement between Department and Donegal Co Co Minister Humphreys says...

If you missed our Community Finance Ireland Information Session with Anne Graham on Wednesday 9th Feb 2022, simply click here to watch the recording.   

Minister Joe O’Brien praises role of community and voluntary sector in Offaly for pandemic efforts and asks organisations to be prepared to assist re Ukrainian crisis   On a visit to community and voluntary groups in Offaly today Minister for Community...

Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities   The Department of Rural and Community Development is hosting an online stakeholder engagement event: Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities.   This briefing...

The following is an update provided by the Sligo National Roads Project Office in relation to the selection of a Preferred Option (Phase 2 of the TII Project Management Guidelines) for the N17 Knock to Collooney [Atlantic Economic Corridor] Project.   It is...

Sligo PPN has been approached to secure 2 PPN seats on the Sligo Age Friendly Alliance   The national Age Friendly network supports cities, counties and towns across Ireland to prepare for the rapid ageing of our population by paying increased attention to the...

Our Rural Future Roadshow: Minister Humphreys officially opens Ireland’s newest Library in Edgeworthstown on Ireland Reads Day   Minister also opens rural development projects in the county   Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys...

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Minister Humphreys announces six appointments to the board of Pobal Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the appointment of six directors to the board of Pobal. Pobal work on behalf of the Government of Ireland to support...

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Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development is pleased to confirm that he has secured €2 million to design & implement a new programme aimed at specifically targeting area-based deprivation through a community development...

The Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Mr Joe O Brien, T.D., on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development, has expressed his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Ronnie Fay,...

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