Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
@deptrcdg.bsky.social
Promoting rural and community development and the Gaeltacht, and supporting vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland.
Trinity Point, 10-11 South Leinster Street, Dublin, Ireland DO2 EF85
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Trinity Point, 10-11 South Leinster Street, Dublin, Ireland DO2 EF85
linktr.ee/deptrcd
The New Solution Social Innovation Hub was launched on Monday by Minister Buttimer.
The Hub is an exciting step forward in how we support social innovation in Ireland.
At the launch nine projects also recieved funding from the New Solutions Scaling Up Scheme.
ℹ️ https://loom.ly/BriRR44
The Hub is an exciting step forward in how we support social innovation in Ireland.
At the launch nine projects also recieved funding from the New Solutions Scaling Up Scheme.
ℹ️ https://loom.ly/BriRR44
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 PM
The New Solution Social Innovation Hub was launched on Monday by Minister Buttimer.
The Hub is an exciting step forward in how we support social innovation in Ireland.
At the launch nine projects also recieved funding from the New Solutions Scaling Up Scheme.
ℹ️ https://loom.ly/BriRR44
The Hub is an exciting step forward in how we support social innovation in Ireland.
At the launch nine projects also recieved funding from the New Solutions Scaling Up Scheme.
ℹ️ https://loom.ly/BriRR44
Minister Calleary announces over €16.5 million for 63 outdoor recreation projects through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS)
November 3, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Minister Calleary announces over €16.5 million for 63 outdoor recreation projects through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS)
Tús iontach le hOireachtas na Samhna 2025 i mBéal Feirste! Tá neart eile le teacht thar an deireadh seachtaine - maireann an fhéile go dtí Dé Domhnaigh, an 2 Samhain. Mura bhfuil tú linn fós, tá am ann fós!
October 31, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Tús iontach le hOireachtas na Samhna 2025 i mBéal Feirste! Tá neart eile le teacht thar an deireadh seachtaine - maireann an fhéile go dtí Dé Domhnaigh, an 2 Samhain. Mura bhfuil tú linn fós, tá am ann fós!
Tá áthas orainn a fhógairt gur sheol an tAire Dara Calleary Aonach an Oireachtais 2025 go hoifigiúil!
Féach ar stallaí iontacha, déan ceiliúradh ar chultúr na hÉireann, agus bain taitneamh as an atmaisféar dochreidte!
Bígí linn i Halla 1, Leibhéal 1,ICC.
Féach ar stallaí iontacha, déan ceiliúradh ar chultúr na hÉireann, agus bain taitneamh as an atmaisféar dochreidte!
Bígí linn i Halla 1, Leibhéal 1,ICC.
October 30, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Tá áthas orainn a fhógairt gur sheol an tAire Dara Calleary Aonach an Oireachtais 2025 go hoifigiúil!
Féach ar stallaí iontacha, déan ceiliúradh ar chultúr na hÉireann, agus bain taitneamh as an atmaisféar dochreidte!
Bígí linn i Halla 1, Leibhéal 1,ICC.
Féach ar stallaí iontacha, déan ceiliúradh ar chultúr na hÉireann, agus bain taitneamh as an atmaisféar dochreidte!
Bígí linn i Halla 1, Leibhéal 1,ICC.
With Oireachtas na Gaeilge taking place in Belfast this week, the Placenames Branch has looked at the topic of the placename Béal Feirste.
To find out more about the origins of the name visit https://loom.ly/4lPtS-U
To find out more about the origins of the name visit https://loom.ly/4lPtS-U
October 30, 2025 at 1:15 PM
With Oireachtas na Gaeilge taking place in Belfast this week, the Placenames Branch has looked at the topic of the placename Béal Feirste.
To find out more about the origins of the name visit https://loom.ly/4lPtS-U
To find out more about the origins of the name visit https://loom.ly/4lPtS-U
Táimid réidh do sheisiúin an iarnóin! Caint spéisiúil ó Gréasán na Meán faoina scéim forbartha scríbhneoirí agus scéalaithe.
#OnaS25 #Oireachtas2025
#OnaS25 #Oireachtas2025
October 29, 2025 at 4:26 PM
Táimid réidh do sheisiúin an iarnóin! Caint spéisiúil ó Gréasán na Meán faoina scéim forbartha scríbhneoirí agus scéalaithe.
#OnaS25 #Oireachtas2025
#OnaS25 #Oireachtas2025
Táimid BEO ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2025!
Tá an fhéile faoi lán seoil! Sheol an tAire Dara Calleary an ceiliúradh dochreidte seo ar chultúr agus ar theanga na hÉireann
Tuilleadh eolas anseo > https://loom.ly/wYZt6-A
Tá an fhéile faoi lán seoil! Sheol an tAire Dara Calleary an ceiliúradh dochreidte seo ar chultúr agus ar theanga na hÉireann
Tuilleadh eolas anseo > https://loom.ly/wYZt6-A
October 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Táimid BEO ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2025!
Tá an fhéile faoi lán seoil! Sheol an tAire Dara Calleary an ceiliúradh dochreidte seo ar chultúr agus ar theanga na hÉireann
Tuilleadh eolas anseo > https://loom.ly/wYZt6-A
Tá an fhéile faoi lán seoil! Sheol an tAire Dara Calleary an ceiliúradh dochreidte seo ar chultúr agus ar theanga na hÉireann
Tuilleadh eolas anseo > https://loom.ly/wYZt6-A
October 29, 2025 at 12:59 PM
As the electoral campaign for the office of President of Ireland takes place this week, the Placenames Branch of the Department has taken a look at the name of Dublin‘s Phoenix Park, the address of the President’s residence, Áras an Uachtaráin
To read more about the origin > https://loom.ly/XvJRSSQ
To read more about the origin > https://loom.ly/XvJRSSQ
October 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
As the electoral campaign for the office of President of Ireland takes place this week, the Placenames Branch of the Department has taken a look at the name of Dublin‘s Phoenix Park, the address of the President’s residence, Áras an Uachtaráin
To read more about the origin > https://loom.ly/XvJRSSQ
To read more about the origin > https://loom.ly/XvJRSSQ
Minister Calleary ‘turns the sod’ on a major redevelopment of the former Sisters of Mercy Convent Site in Westport
October 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Minister Calleary ‘turns the sod’ on a major redevelopment of the former Sisters of Mercy Convent Site in Westport
Casann an tAire Dara Calleary an fód d’ionad pobail nua i Maigh Cuilinn.
This project will provide a state-of-the-art community space for Maigh Cuilinn and surrounding area.
https://loom.ly/LM2Jc1Q
This project will provide a state-of-the-art community space for Maigh Cuilinn and surrounding area.
https://loom.ly/LM2Jc1Q
October 21, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Casann an tAire Dara Calleary an fód d’ionad pobail nua i Maigh Cuilinn.
This project will provide a state-of-the-art community space for Maigh Cuilinn and surrounding area.
https://loom.ly/LM2Jc1Q
This project will provide a state-of-the-art community space for Maigh Cuilinn and surrounding area.
https://loom.ly/LM2Jc1Q
Minister Dara Calleary turns the sod on a major redevelopment of the Sisters of Mercy Convent Site and adjacent lands in Westport.
The project will include a new public library, a community hub and the creation of a new landscaped public realm.
https://loom.ly/jjIVnk4
The project will include a new public library, a community hub and the creation of a new landscaped public realm.
https://loom.ly/jjIVnk4
October 20, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Minister Dara Calleary turns the sod on a major redevelopment of the Sisters of Mercy Convent Site and adjacent lands in Westport.
The project will include a new public library, a community hub and the creation of a new landscaped public realm.
https://loom.ly/jjIVnk4
The project will include a new public library, a community hub and the creation of a new landscaped public realm.
https://loom.ly/jjIVnk4
Minister Jerry Buttimer provided the welcome address at the inaugural National Social Enterprise Awards to an audience gathered from across the social enterprise sector.
Congratulations to the nominiees and all the winners.
More info > https://loom.ly/VJH10rM
Congratulations to the nominiees and all the winners.
More info > https://loom.ly/VJH10rM
October 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Minister Jerry Buttimer provided the welcome address at the inaugural National Social Enterprise Awards to an audience gathered from across the social enterprise sector.
Congratulations to the nominiees and all the winners.
More info > https://loom.ly/VJH10rM
Congratulations to the nominiees and all the winners.
More info > https://loom.ly/VJH10rM
D’fhógair an tAire Dara Calleary go mbeadh scéim gearrthéarmach Deontas Uasghrádaithe Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge ar fáil do theaghlaigh seanbhunaithe a chuireann lóistín ar fáil do scoláirí faoin scéim.
Tuilleadh Eolais > https://loom.ly/lAEsOUg
Tuilleadh Eolais > https://loom.ly/lAEsOUg
October 14, 2025 at 10:40 AM
D’fhógair an tAire Dara Calleary go mbeadh scéim gearrthéarmach Deontas Uasghrádaithe Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge ar fáil do theaghlaigh seanbhunaithe a chuireann lóistín ar fáil do scoláirí faoin scéim.
Tuilleadh Eolais > https://loom.ly/lAEsOUg
Tuilleadh Eolais > https://loom.ly/lAEsOUg
Minister Dara Calleary has announced funding of over €20.5 million for 30 landmark regeneration projects in rural communities across the country.
See more > https://loom.ly/1DNj3qI
#OurRuralFuture
See more > https://loom.ly/1DNj3qI
#OurRuralFuture
October 13, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Minister Dara Calleary has announced funding of over €20.5 million for 30 landmark regeneration projects in rural communities across the country.
See more > https://loom.ly/1DNj3qI
#OurRuralFuture
See more > https://loom.ly/1DNj3qI
#OurRuralFuture
Minister Dara Calleary TD today officially opened The Shackleton Experience in Athy. The Minister also announced a further round of RRDF investment — over €20.5 million for 30 landmark rural regeneration projects nationwide.
See more > https://loom.ly/1DNj3qI
See more > https://loom.ly/1DNj3qI
October 10, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Minister Dara Calleary TD today officially opened The Shackleton Experience in Athy. The Minister also announced a further round of RRDF investment — over €20.5 million for 30 landmark rural regeneration projects nationwide.
See more > https://loom.ly/1DNj3qI
See more > https://loom.ly/1DNj3qI
Minister Dara Calleary TD opened the 2025 National Rural Youth Assembly on 24th September - bringing together 65 young people from across the country to share their vision for the future of rural communities.
Their insights will help shape the next Our Rural Future policy from 2026 onwards.
Their insights will help shape the next Our Rural Future policy from 2026 onwards.
October 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Minister Dara Calleary TD opened the 2025 National Rural Youth Assembly on 24th September - bringing together 65 young people from across the country to share their vision for the future of rural communities.
Their insights will help shape the next Our Rural Future policy from 2026 onwards.
Their insights will help shape the next Our Rural Future policy from 2026 onwards.
Minister Calleary announces appointment of three new Pobal Board Members.
Pobal is a not-for-profit organisation that works on behalf of Government to support communities and local agencies to achieve greater social inclusion and development.
Pobal is a not-for-profit organisation that works on behalf of Government to support communities and local agencies to achieve greater social inclusion and development.
October 1, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Minister Calleary announces appointment of three new Pobal Board Members.
Pobal is a not-for-profit organisation that works on behalf of Government to support communities and local agencies to achieve greater social inclusion and development.
Pobal is a not-for-profit organisation that works on behalf of Government to support communities and local agencies to achieve greater social inclusion and development.
Minister Calleary congratulates the towns of Maynooth and Terryglass on their achievements at the 2025 Entente Florale European competition in Slovenia last weekend.
It was also announced that Carlow Town will also be hosting this prestigious event in 2026.
More info > https://loom.ly/KS7VuKI
It was also announced that Carlow Town will also be hosting this prestigious event in 2026.
More info > https://loom.ly/KS7VuKI
September 30, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Minister Calleary congratulates the towns of Maynooth and Terryglass on their achievements at the 2025 Entente Florale European competition in Slovenia last weekend.
It was also announced that Carlow Town will also be hosting this prestigious event in 2026.
More info > https://loom.ly/KS7VuKI
It was also announced that Carlow Town will also be hosting this prestigious event in 2026.
More info > https://loom.ly/KS7VuKI
National Public Libraries Open Day is taking place this Saturday, 27 September.
Libraries across Ireland will be promoting to all the wonderful array of services on offer for everyone in the community.
#LibrariesOpenDay #TakeACloserLook
Libraries across Ireland will be promoting to all the wonderful array of services on offer for everyone in the community.
#LibrariesOpenDay #TakeACloserLook
September 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
National Public Libraries Open Day is taking place this Saturday, 27 September.
Libraries across Ireland will be promoting to all the wonderful array of services on offer for everyone in the community.
#LibrariesOpenDay #TakeACloserLook
Libraries across Ireland will be promoting to all the wonderful array of services on offer for everyone in the community.
#LibrariesOpenDay #TakeACloserLook
Beidh Lá Oscailte Náisiúnta na Leabharlanna Poiblí ar siúl Dé Sathairn, an 27 Meán Fómhair - is é seo an t-am is fearr chun breathnú ar a bhfuil le fáil ag do leabharlann!
Tabhair cuairt orainn agus faigh amach duit féin é!
#LáOscailteNaLeabharlann #TógAmharcNíosGaire
Tabhair cuairt orainn agus faigh amach duit féin é!
#LáOscailteNaLeabharlann #TógAmharcNíosGaire
September 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Beidh Lá Oscailte Náisiúnta na Leabharlanna Poiblí ar siúl Dé Sathairn, an 27 Meán Fómhair - is é seo an t-am is fearr chun breathnú ar a bhfuil le fáil ag do leabharlann!
Tabhair cuairt orainn agus faigh amach duit féin é!
#LáOscailteNaLeabharlann #TógAmharcNíosGaire
Tabhair cuairt orainn agus faigh amach duit féin é!
#LáOscailteNaLeabharlann #TógAmharcNíosGaire
Tá Conradh na Gaeilge anseo ag tabhairt eolais faoi dheiseanna fostaíochta le Gaeilge.
Goitse chun labhairt leo ag Bloc 16, Sraith 3, Seastán 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
Goitse chun labhairt leo ag Bloc 16, Sraith 3, Seastán 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
September 17, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Tá Conradh na Gaeilge anseo ag tabhairt eolais faoi dheiseanna fostaíochta le Gaeilge.
Goitse chun labhairt leo ag Bloc 16, Sraith 3, Seastán 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
Goitse chun labhairt leo ag Bloc 16, Sraith 3, Seastán 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
Do you need a prescription for a new book? Come and get a check up at the book clinic!
Childrens Books Ireland are with us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
Childrens Books Ireland are with us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
September 17, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Do you need a prescription for a new book? Come and get a check up at the book clinic!
Childrens Books Ireland are with us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
Childrens Books Ireland are with us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
Did you know you can borrow a book at our mobile library and return it to any other library?
Get reading at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
Get reading at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
September 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Did you know you can borrow a book at our mobile library and return it to any other library?
Get reading at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
Get reading at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
Have you got what it takes to scale the wall?
Find out at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
Find out at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
September 17, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Have you got what it takes to scale the wall?
Find out at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025
Find out at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313
https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k
#GovPloughing2025