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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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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
November 5, 2025 at 4:45 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!
October 31, 2025 at 2:46 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
October 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
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 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
October 20, 2025 at 9:49 AM
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
October 13, 2025 at 2:45 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.
October 6, 2025 at 3:44 PM
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
September 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
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
September 25, 2025 at 4:25 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
September 17, 2025 at 3:05 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
September 17, 2025 at 1:57 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
September 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM