Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
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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
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Today Minister Calleary turned the sod on new €2 million Community Centre in Moneygall, Co Offaly.
Funded under the Community Centre Investment Fund, the sod turning for this new community facility marked the beginning of a new future for Moneygall.
Read more > https://loom.ly/VkuEqdQ
Funded under the Community Centre Investment Fund, the sod turning for this new community facility marked the beginning of a new future for Moneygall.
Read more > https://loom.ly/VkuEqdQ
January 8, 2026 at 8:55 PM
Today Minister Calleary turned the sod on new €2 million Community Centre in Moneygall, Co Offaly.
Funded under the Community Centre Investment Fund, the sod turning for this new community facility marked the beginning of a new future for Moneygall.
Read more > https://loom.ly/VkuEqdQ
Funded under the Community Centre Investment Fund, the sod turning for this new community facility marked the beginning of a new future for Moneygall.
Read more > https://loom.ly/VkuEqdQ
Minister Calleary has announced the purchase of Teach Siamsa na Carraige, Baile na nGall, by Kerry County Council.
It is hoped to return the building to use as a multi-purpose Arts Centre providing a diverse programme of activities through the Irish language
https://loom.ly/cj5uiHk
It is hoped to return the building to use as a multi-purpose Arts Centre providing a diverse programme of activities through the Irish language
https://loom.ly/cj5uiHk
January 5, 2026 at 12:57 PM
Minister Calleary has announced the purchase of Teach Siamsa na Carraige, Baile na nGall, by Kerry County Council.
It is hoped to return the building to use as a multi-purpose Arts Centre providing a diverse programme of activities through the Irish language
https://loom.ly/cj5uiHk
It is hoped to return the building to use as a multi-purpose Arts Centre providing a diverse programme of activities through the Irish language
https://loom.ly/cj5uiHk
D’fhógair an tAire Dara Calleary go bhfuil €300,000 san iomlán á cheadú aige le haghaidh chlár Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta Fighting Words don tréimhse trí bliana as seo go 2028.
https://loom.ly/NsS1vF8
https://loom.ly/NsS1vF8
December 29, 2025 at 11:26 AM
D’fhógair an tAire Dara Calleary go bhfuil €300,000 san iomlán á cheadú aige le haghaidh chlár Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta Fighting Words don tréimhse trí bliana as seo go 2028.
https://loom.ly/NsS1vF8
https://loom.ly/NsS1vF8
The Placenames Branch have been working on their monthly featured theme - Mainséar which is the Irish for Manger.
Féach ar an téamaí faoi thrácht > https://loom.ly/NHxV_RA
Féach ar an téamaí faoi thrácht > https://loom.ly/NHxV_RA
December 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The Placenames Branch have been working on their monthly featured theme - Mainséar which is the Irish for Manger.
Féach ar an téamaí faoi thrácht > https://loom.ly/NHxV_RA
Féach ar an téamaí faoi thrácht > https://loom.ly/NHxV_RA
Minister Dara Calleary and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer have today announced increased funding for over 400 organisations nationwide under the Community Services Programme (CSP).
https://loom.ly/to_A56g
https://loom.ly/to_A56g
December 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Minister Dara Calleary and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer have today announced increased funding for over 400 organisations nationwide under the Community Services Programme (CSP).
https://loom.ly/to_A56g
https://loom.ly/to_A56g
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Ireland is working to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 — and we want you to be part of it! 🌍
Your voice counts! Submissions are open until 16 January 2026
💡 Have your say here: https://bit.ly/4ovzrRB
#SDGsIRL
Your voice counts! Submissions are open until 16 January 2026
💡 Have your say here: https://bit.ly/4ovzrRB
#SDGsIRL
December 9, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Ireland is working to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 — and we want you to be part of it! 🌍
Your voice counts! Submissions are open until 16 January 2026
💡 Have your say here: https://bit.ly/4ovzrRB
#SDGsIRL
Your voice counts! Submissions are open until 16 January 2026
💡 Have your say here: https://bit.ly/4ovzrRB
#SDGsIRL
Táimid ag Earcú!
Oifigeach seirbhísí sa Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail agus Gaeltachta sna Forbacha, Co. na Gaillimhe.
Eolas > https://loom.ly/9Qep-NQ
Dáta deiridh 07/01/2026.
Oifigeach seirbhísí sa Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail agus Gaeltachta sna Forbacha, Co. na Gaillimhe.
Eolas > https://loom.ly/9Qep-NQ
Dáta deiridh 07/01/2026.
December 15, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Táimid ag Earcú!
Oifigeach seirbhísí sa Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail agus Gaeltachta sna Forbacha, Co. na Gaillimhe.
Eolas > https://loom.ly/9Qep-NQ
Dáta deiridh 07/01/2026.
Oifigeach seirbhísí sa Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail agus Gaeltachta sna Forbacha, Co. na Gaillimhe.
Eolas > https://loom.ly/9Qep-NQ
Dáta deiridh 07/01/2026.
Minister Calleary was in Wexford recently where he opened a number of projects including The Shambles in New Ross and The Bank Community and Enterprise Hub in Rosslare!
Projects were funded under The Town and Village Renewal Scheme
https://loom.ly/h1wq1SA
#OurRuralFuture
https://loom.ly/h1wq1SA
Projects were funded under The Town and Village Renewal Scheme
https://loom.ly/h1wq1SA
#OurRuralFuture
https://loom.ly/h1wq1SA
December 11, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Minister Calleary was in Wexford recently where he opened a number of projects including The Shambles in New Ross and The Bank Community and Enterprise Hub in Rosslare!
Projects were funded under The Town and Village Renewal Scheme
https://loom.ly/h1wq1SA
#OurRuralFuture
https://loom.ly/h1wq1SA
Projects were funded under The Town and Village Renewal Scheme
https://loom.ly/h1wq1SA
#OurRuralFuture
https://loom.ly/h1wq1SA
Today, Minister Dara Calleary was in Co Wexford where he officially reopened The Shambles in New Ross - a heritage site regenerated as an inviting public space.
The Minister also visited a number of other rural development projects in the county!
https://loom.ly/h1wq1SA
#OurRuralFuture
The Minister also visited a number of other rural development projects in the county!
https://loom.ly/h1wq1SA
#OurRuralFuture
December 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Today, Minister Dara Calleary was in Co Wexford where he officially reopened The Shambles in New Ross - a heritage site regenerated as an inviting public space.
The Minister also visited a number of other rural development projects in the county!
https://loom.ly/h1wq1SA
#OurRuralFuture
The Minister also visited a number of other rural development projects in the county!
https://loom.ly/h1wq1SA
#OurRuralFuture
D’fhógair an tAire Dara Calleary go bhfuil plean teanga Bhaile an Róba ceadaithe aige. Is céim thábhachtach í seo don phróiseas pleanála teanga sa Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta seo.
Eolas > https://loom.ly/6HdW3Ag
Eolas > https://loom.ly/6HdW3Ag
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
D’fhógair an tAire Dara Calleary go bhfuil plean teanga Bhaile an Róba ceadaithe aige. Is céim thábhachtach í seo don phróiseas pleanála teanga sa Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta seo.
Eolas > https://loom.ly/6HdW3Ag
Eolas > https://loom.ly/6HdW3Ag
Minister Jerry Buttimer has launched the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2026, providing almost €47 million in funding to support individuals and communities experiencing disadvantage.
56 measures have been approved across 11 Government Departments.
ℹ️https://loom.ly/eLh_Ejc
56 measures have been approved across 11 Government Departments.
ℹ️https://loom.ly/eLh_Ejc
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Minister Jerry Buttimer has launched the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2026, providing almost €47 million in funding to support individuals and communities experiencing disadvantage.
56 measures have been approved across 11 Government Departments.
ℹ️https://loom.ly/eLh_Ejc
56 measures have been approved across 11 Government Departments.
ℹ️https://loom.ly/eLh_Ejc
Minister Dara Calleary today announced Éamon Ó Cuív as the new Chair of Comhairle na Tuaithe, Ireland’s Countryside Council — a vital voice in shaping our national outdoor recreation strategy.
Read more: https://loom.ly/LrUp3nI
#OurRuralFuture #EmbracingIrelandsOutdoors
Read more: https://loom.ly/LrUp3nI
#OurRuralFuture #EmbracingIrelandsOutdoors
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Minister Dara Calleary today announced Éamon Ó Cuív as the new Chair of Comhairle na Tuaithe, Ireland’s Countryside Council — a vital voice in shaping our national outdoor recreation strategy.
Read more: https://loom.ly/LrUp3nI
#OurRuralFuture #EmbracingIrelandsOutdoors
Read more: https://loom.ly/LrUp3nI
#OurRuralFuture #EmbracingIrelandsOutdoors
Minister Dara Calleary has announced the onboarding of the 400th Connected Hub — the Monksland Innovation Hub in Co. Roscommon.
This milestone highlights continued progress in expanding remote working and enterprise spaces across Ireland.
🔗 https://loom.ly/EOqq5vw
#ConnectedHubs #OurRuralFuture
This milestone highlights continued progress in expanding remote working and enterprise spaces across Ireland.
🔗 https://loom.ly/EOqq5vw
#ConnectedHubs #OurRuralFuture
November 14, 2025 at 10:11 AM
Minister Dara Calleary has announced the onboarding of the 400th Connected Hub — the Monksland Innovation Hub in Co. Roscommon.
This milestone highlights continued progress in expanding remote working and enterprise spaces across Ireland.
🔗 https://loom.ly/EOqq5vw
#ConnectedHubs #OurRuralFuture
This milestone highlights continued progress in expanding remote working and enterprise spaces across Ireland.
🔗 https://loom.ly/EOqq5vw
#ConnectedHubs #OurRuralFuture
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