Louth Local Development
@louthlocaldev.bsky.social
Louth Local Development is Local Development Company funded by the Irish Government.
✨ Great week of learning & connection!
🗓️ Thurs: 19 participants joined our Handling Conflict in Community Contexts training 🤝
🗓️ Fri: Attended Making SpACE for Justice with Saolta—sharing on conflict, justice & resilience 💪
#CommunityDevelopment #LDC
🗓️ Thurs: 19 participants joined our Handling Conflict in Community Contexts training 🤝
🗓️ Fri: Attended Making SpACE for Justice with Saolta—sharing on conflict, justice & resilience 💪
#CommunityDevelopment #LDC
November 10, 2025 at 12:51 PM
✨ Great week of learning & connection!
🗓️ Thurs: 19 participants joined our Handling Conflict in Community Contexts training 🤝
🗓️ Fri: Attended Making SpACE for Justice with Saolta—sharing on conflict, justice & resilience 💪
#CommunityDevelopment #LDC
🗓️ Thurs: 19 participants joined our Handling Conflict in Community Contexts training 🤝
🗓️ Fri: Attended Making SpACE for Justice with Saolta—sharing on conflict, justice & resilience 💪
#CommunityDevelopment #LDC
Calling all Louth manufacturers!
Cut your waste and your costs with expert support that’s 90% funded!
Our Zero Waste Action Audit offers:
✅ Deep dive into your waste streams
✅ Tailored action plan
✅ Funding & sustainability expertise
Only 4 spots left !
📩 derbhille.clarke@lldc.ie
| 📞 087 2592098
Cut your waste and your costs with expert support that’s 90% funded!
Our Zero Waste Action Audit offers:
✅ Deep dive into your waste streams
✅ Tailored action plan
✅ Funding & sustainability expertise
Only 4 spots left !
📩 derbhille.clarke@lldc.ie
| 📞 087 2592098
November 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Calling all Louth manufacturers!
Cut your waste and your costs with expert support that’s 90% funded!
Our Zero Waste Action Audit offers:
✅ Deep dive into your waste streams
✅ Tailored action plan
✅ Funding & sustainability expertise
Only 4 spots left !
📩 derbhille.clarke@lldc.ie
| 📞 087 2592098
Cut your waste and your costs with expert support that’s 90% funded!
Our Zero Waste Action Audit offers:
✅ Deep dive into your waste streams
✅ Tailored action plan
✅ Funding & sustainability expertise
Only 4 spots left !
📩 derbhille.clarke@lldc.ie
| 📞 087 2592098
🌾 Embrace a Winter Wildlife Corner! Leave leaves, pile logs, keep seed heads, & skip digging. 🦋🕷️🐞 Even a small patch left wild helps insects, birds & soil life survive winter — and rewards you with richer biodiversity come spring. 🌍💚 #WildlifeGarden #CountyLouth
November 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
🌾 Embrace a Winter Wildlife Corner! Leave leaves, pile logs, keep seed heads, & skip digging. 🦋🕷️🐞 Even a small patch left wild helps insects, birds & soil life survive winter — and rewards you with richer biodiversity come spring. 🌍💚 #WildlifeGarden #CountyLouth
Autumn in Faughart, Co. Louth. Our Rural Social Scheme participant Seamus Roe is busy keeping the stream at St. Brigid’s Shrine clear of leaves and debris. Seamus does a wonderful job keeping the site clean throughout the season. Contact derbhille.clarke@lldc.ie
or 087 2592098.
or 087 2592098.
November 5, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Autumn in Faughart, Co. Louth. Our Rural Social Scheme participant Seamus Roe is busy keeping the stream at St. Brigid’s Shrine clear of leaves and debris. Seamus does a wonderful job keeping the site clean throughout the season. Contact derbhille.clarke@lldc.ie
or 087 2592098.
or 087 2592098.
We’re still buzzing from Youth Connect Fest 2025! 🎉 Get ready — Drogheda Youth Connect Fest 2026 is coming this January! 💪 Powered by the #SICAP Network & Louth Local Development — connecting, inspiring & celebrating Drogheda’s young people! 🌟https://youtu.be/PePmzLtl35k
November 5, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We’re still buzzing from Youth Connect Fest 2025! 🎉 Get ready — Drogheda Youth Connect Fest 2026 is coming this January! 💪 Powered by the #SICAP Network & Louth Local Development — connecting, inspiring & celebrating Drogheda’s young people! 🌟https://youtu.be/PePmzLtl35k
A lovely morning at Maggie’s Kitchen, Cooley, as Grange & District Residents Association thanked RSS participant Declan Mills for 11 years of dedicated service to the Bush & Grange area. 👏💚 #RuralSocialScheme #CommunitySpirit #Cooley #CountyLouth #LocalHeroes #LLD
November 4, 2025 at 3:39 PM
A lovely morning at Maggie’s Kitchen, Cooley, as Grange & District Residents Association thanked RSS participant Declan Mills for 11 years of dedicated service to the Bush & Grange area. 👏💚 #RuralSocialScheme #CommunitySpirit #Cooley #CountyLouth #LocalHeroes #LLD
🚶♀️ Great news for Louth! Minister Dara Calleary has announced €16.5M for 63 outdoor projects under ORIS, including €500K for the Boyne Greenway to upgrade paths & lighting — boosting local recreation & tourism. 🌿
ℹ️ loom.ly/P33TNdY
#Louth #ORIS #BoyneGreenway #GetOutside
ℹ️ loom.ly/P33TNdY
#Louth #ORIS #BoyneGreenway #GetOutside
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🚶♀️ Great news for Louth! Minister Dara Calleary has announced €16.5M for 63 outdoor projects under ORIS, including €500K for the Boyne Greenway to upgrade paths & lighting — boosting local recreation & tourism. 🌿
ℹ️ loom.ly/P33TNdY
#Louth #ORIS #BoyneGreenway #GetOutside
ℹ️ loom.ly/P33TNdY
#Louth #ORIS #BoyneGreenway #GetOutside
🎃 We had a spooktacular time at our Halloween Welcome Café! 👻 Natali led a fun craft session making pumpkin bags 🎨👜 and Oscar from Creative Spark shared the Repair Café initiative ♻️🛠️ Join their next event on Nov 22! 💬 #WelcomeCafe #CommunitySpirit #HalloweenFun #RepairCafe
October 31, 2025 at 4:02 PM
🎃 We had a spooktacular time at our Halloween Welcome Café! 👻 Natali led a fun craft session making pumpkin bags 🎨👜 and Oscar from Creative Spark shared the Repair Café initiative ♻️🛠️ Join their next event on Nov 22! 💬 #WelcomeCafe #CommunitySpirit #HalloweenFun #RepairCafe
🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻
Wishing everyone a fun, safe & spooky day from all the Board & Staff at Louth Local Development! 🕸️🦇
May your day be filled with treats, laughter & just the right amount of fright! 🍬💀
#HappyHalloween #LouthLocalDevelopment #HalloweenFun #LocalCommunity #Louth #LouthChat
Wishing everyone a fun, safe & spooky day from all the Board & Staff at Louth Local Development! 🕸️🦇
May your day be filled with treats, laughter & just the right amount of fright! 🍬💀
#HappyHalloween #LouthLocalDevelopment #HalloweenFun #LocalCommunity #Louth #LouthChat
October 31, 2025 at 8:51 AM
🎃 Happy Halloween! 👻
Wishing everyone a fun, safe & spooky day from all the Board & Staff at Louth Local Development! 🕸️🦇
May your day be filled with treats, laughter & just the right amount of fright! 🍬💀
#HappyHalloween #LouthLocalDevelopment #HalloweenFun #LocalCommunity #Louth #LouthChat
Wishing everyone a fun, safe & spooky day from all the Board & Staff at Louth Local Development! 🕸️🦇
May your day be filled with treats, laughter & just the right amount of fright! 🍬💀
#HappyHalloween #LouthLocalDevelopment #HalloweenFun #LocalCommunity #Louth #LouthChat
Calling all Louth manufacturers!
Cut your waste and your costs — with expert support that’s 90% funded!
Our Zero Waste Action Audit offers:
✅ Deep dive into your waste streams
✅ Tailored action plan
✅ Funding & sustainability expertise
Only 4 spots left !
📩 derbhille.clarke@lldc.ie
| 📞 087 2592098
Cut your waste and your costs — with expert support that’s 90% funded!
Our Zero Waste Action Audit offers:
✅ Deep dive into your waste streams
✅ Tailored action plan
✅ Funding & sustainability expertise
Only 4 spots left !
📩 derbhille.clarke@lldc.ie
| 📞 087 2592098
October 30, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Calling all Louth manufacturers!
Cut your waste and your costs — with expert support that’s 90% funded!
Our Zero Waste Action Audit offers:
✅ Deep dive into your waste streams
✅ Tailored action plan
✅ Funding & sustainability expertise
Only 4 spots left !
📩 derbhille.clarke@lldc.ie
| 📞 087 2592098
Cut your waste and your costs — with expert support that’s 90% funded!
Our Zero Waste Action Audit offers:
✅ Deep dive into your waste streams
✅ Tailored action plan
✅ Funding & sustainability expertise
Only 4 spots left !
📩 derbhille.clarke@lldc.ie
| 📞 087 2592098
🔶 Save the Date!
Join us Tues 25 Nov 2025 at The Marcy Hotel, Drogheda for the Breaking the Taboo Conference launching the UN #16Days of Activism 💜
⏰ 9:30–3:30 🍽️ Lunch Included 📧 tara.stacey@lldc.ie
#SICAP #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #Inclusion #Empowerment
Join us Tues 25 Nov 2025 at The Marcy Hotel, Drogheda for the Breaking the Taboo Conference launching the UN #16Days of Activism 💜
⏰ 9:30–3:30 🍽️ Lunch Included 📧 tara.stacey@lldc.ie
#SICAP #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #Inclusion #Empowerment
October 30, 2025 at 9:07 AM
🔶 Save the Date!
Join us Tues 25 Nov 2025 at The Marcy Hotel, Drogheda for the Breaking the Taboo Conference launching the UN #16Days of Activism 💜
⏰ 9:30–3:30 🍽️ Lunch Included 📧 tara.stacey@lldc.ie
#SICAP #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #Inclusion #Empowerment
Join us Tues 25 Nov 2025 at The Marcy Hotel, Drogheda for the Breaking the Taboo Conference launching the UN #16Days of Activism 💜
⏰ 9:30–3:30 🍽️ Lunch Included 📧 tara.stacey@lldc.ie
#SICAP #OrangeTheWorld #EndGBV #Inclusion #Empowerment
🌾 October To-Do for Happy Gardens & Gardeners! 🍁
Plant spring bulbs 🌷, rake & compost leaves 🍂, cut back perennials 🌿 (leave some for wildlife!), harvest veggies 🥕, tidy borders 🌸, protect tender plants, help garden friends 🐦 & soak in autumn’s glow 💚. #GardenTips #AutumnGardening #Louth
Plant spring bulbs 🌷, rake & compost leaves 🍂, cut back perennials 🌿 (leave some for wildlife!), harvest veggies 🥕, tidy borders 🌸, protect tender plants, help garden friends 🐦 & soak in autumn’s glow 💚. #GardenTips #AutumnGardening #Louth
October 29, 2025 at 2:24 PM
🌾 October To-Do for Happy Gardens & Gardeners! 🍁
Plant spring bulbs 🌷, rake & compost leaves 🍂, cut back perennials 🌿 (leave some for wildlife!), harvest veggies 🥕, tidy borders 🌸, protect tender plants, help garden friends 🐦 & soak in autumn’s glow 💚. #GardenTips #AutumnGardening #Louth
Plant spring bulbs 🌷, rake & compost leaves 🍂, cut back perennials 🌿 (leave some for wildlife!), harvest veggies 🥕, tidy borders 🌸, protect tender plants, help garden friends 🐦 & soak in autumn’s glow 💚. #GardenTips #AutumnGardening #Louth
🌟 Volunteering Booms in Louth! 🌟
Over 740 students filled the Fairways Hotel for Louth Volunteer Centre’s 6th Annual Schools Volunteering Fair — up 17% from last year! 🙌
Workshops, talks & local charities inspired students to build skills, confidence & community spirit. 💪💫
#LouthVolunteers
Over 740 students filled the Fairways Hotel for Louth Volunteer Centre’s 6th Annual Schools Volunteering Fair — up 17% from last year! 🙌
Workshops, talks & local charities inspired students to build skills, confidence & community spirit. 💪💫
#LouthVolunteers
October 29, 2025 at 12:12 PM
🌟 Volunteering Booms in Louth! 🌟
Over 740 students filled the Fairways Hotel for Louth Volunteer Centre’s 6th Annual Schools Volunteering Fair — up 17% from last year! 🙌
Workshops, talks & local charities inspired students to build skills, confidence & community spirit. 💪💫
#LouthVolunteers
Over 740 students filled the Fairways Hotel for Louth Volunteer Centre’s 6th Annual Schools Volunteering Fair — up 17% from last year! 🙌
Workshops, talks & local charities inspired students to build skills, confidence & community spirit. 💪💫
#LouthVolunteers
On 23 Oct, the Place Based Leaders Network hosted a Child Trafficking Awareness Workshop at the Barbican, Drogheda with Mecpaths (Ann Mara) & Detective Sgt Michelle Carey. Thank you to all services who attended! #ChildTraffickingAwareness #LouthCommunity
October 29, 2025 at 11:20 AM
On 23 Oct, the Place Based Leaders Network hosted a Child Trafficking Awareness Workshop at the Barbican, Drogheda with Mecpaths (Ann Mara) & Detective Sgt Michelle Carey. Thank you to all services who attended! #ChildTraffickingAwareness #LouthCommunity
🌍 Have Your Say! The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment is seeking feedback to shape Ireland’s Social Climate Plan. 🗣️ Submissions close 23 Oct 2025 — share your views here: lnkd.in/eqWuSKn8
#ClimateAction #HaveYourSay
#ClimateAction #HaveYourSay
October 24, 2025 at 1:04 PM
🌍 Have Your Say! The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment is seeking feedback to shape Ireland’s Social Climate Plan. 🗣️ Submissions close 23 Oct 2025 — share your views here: lnkd.in/eqWuSKn8
#ClimateAction #HaveYourSay
#ClimateAction #HaveYourSay
Community groups power Ireland’s Circular Economy 🌍
Circular.ie supports local changemakers with grants, guides & connections to grow their impact.
Discover more about Ireland’s circular communities at Circular.ie ♻️
#LetsGetCircular #CircularEconomy
Circular.ie supports local changemakers with grants, guides & connections to grow their impact.
Discover more about Ireland’s circular communities at Circular.ie ♻️
#LetsGetCircular #CircularEconomy
October 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Community groups power Ireland’s Circular Economy 🌍
Circular.ie supports local changemakers with grants, guides & connections to grow their impact.
Discover more about Ireland’s circular communities at Circular.ie ♻️
#LetsGetCircular #CircularEconomy
Circular.ie supports local changemakers with grants, guides & connections to grow their impact.
Discover more about Ireland’s circular communities at Circular.ie ♻️
#LetsGetCircular #CircularEconomy
🌟 Step Up, Celebrate & Nominate! 🌟
Join Louth Volunteer Centre for Lead with Purpose: Louth Trustee Celebration & Showcase 🎉
📍 Bellingham Castle | 🗓️ Wed 5 Nov, 6:30–9PM
Honour leaders, connect, be inspired! 💙
🕒 Nominate by 24 Oct at 👉 www.volunteerlouth.ie
Join Louth Volunteer Centre for Lead with Purpose: Louth Trustee Celebration & Showcase 🎉
📍 Bellingham Castle | 🗓️ Wed 5 Nov, 6:30–9PM
Honour leaders, connect, be inspired! 💙
🕒 Nominate by 24 Oct at 👉 www.volunteerlouth.ie
October 22, 2025 at 10:56 AM
🌟 Step Up, Celebrate & Nominate! 🌟
Join Louth Volunteer Centre for Lead with Purpose: Louth Trustee Celebration & Showcase 🎉
📍 Bellingham Castle | 🗓️ Wed 5 Nov, 6:30–9PM
Honour leaders, connect, be inspired! 💙
🕒 Nominate by 24 Oct at 👉 www.volunteerlouth.ie
Join Louth Volunteer Centre for Lead with Purpose: Louth Trustee Celebration & Showcase 🎉
📍 Bellingham Castle | 🗓️ Wed 5 Nov, 6:30–9PM
Honour leaders, connect, be inspired! 💙
🕒 Nominate by 24 Oct at 👉 www.volunteerlouth.ie
🎃 Join us for a spooktacular Halloween Welcome Café! 👻
Enjoy crafts, coffee & a chat with Creative Spark about upcoming Repair Cafés! 🔧☕
📅 Thurs 30 Oct | 🕝 2:30–4:30PM | 📍 Creative Spark, Dundalk | Adults only
#HalloweenFun #WelcomeCafe #DundalkEvents #GetCreative
Enjoy crafts, coffee & a chat with Creative Spark about upcoming Repair Cafés! 🔧☕
📅 Thurs 30 Oct | 🕝 2:30–4:30PM | 📍 Creative Spark, Dundalk | Adults only
#HalloweenFun #WelcomeCafe #DundalkEvents #GetCreative
October 22, 2025 at 8:57 AM
🎃 Join us for a spooktacular Halloween Welcome Café! 👻
Enjoy crafts, coffee & a chat with Creative Spark about upcoming Repair Cafés! 🔧☕
📅 Thurs 30 Oct | 🕝 2:30–4:30PM | 📍 Creative Spark, Dundalk | Adults only
#HalloweenFun #WelcomeCafe #DundalkEvents #GetCreative
Enjoy crafts, coffee & a chat with Creative Spark about upcoming Repair Cafés! 🔧☕
📅 Thurs 30 Oct | 🕝 2:30–4:30PM | 📍 Creative Spark, Dundalk | Adults only
#HalloweenFun #WelcomeCafe #DundalkEvents #GetCreative
📅 This Week on the Louth Parent Hub!
A week full of fun, learning & laughter for parents and little ones 💕
👶 Cuidiú Groups
🎵 Jo Jingles
🎨 Parent & Toddler fun
📖 Spooky Tales
🤰 Real Birth Course
🎃 Halloween Baby Class
👉 See all events: www.louthparenthub.ie/events
A week full of fun, learning & laughter for parents and little ones 💕
👶 Cuidiú Groups
🎵 Jo Jingles
🎨 Parent & Toddler fun
📖 Spooky Tales
🤰 Real Birth Course
🎃 Halloween Baby Class
👉 See all events: www.louthparenthub.ie/events
October 21, 2025 at 8:43 AM
📅 This Week on the Louth Parent Hub!
A week full of fun, learning & laughter for parents and little ones 💕
👶 Cuidiú Groups
🎵 Jo Jingles
🎨 Parent & Toddler fun
📖 Spooky Tales
🤰 Real Birth Course
🎃 Halloween Baby Class
👉 See all events: www.louthparenthub.ie/events
A week full of fun, learning & laughter for parents and little ones 💕
👶 Cuidiú Groups
🎵 Jo Jingles
🎨 Parent & Toddler fun
📖 Spooky Tales
🤰 Real Birth Course
🎃 Halloween Baby Class
👉 See all events: www.louthparenthub.ie/events
Great evening at our final ASK.ie Project session in Ardee! 🌟
Thanks to Annemarie Watters, Healthy Louth, for sharing tips on finding reliable health info 💻🌿
More practical workshops coming in 2026! 🙌
#SiCAP #HealthyLouth #CommunityWellbeing #LouthLibraries
Thanks to Annemarie Watters, Healthy Louth, for sharing tips on finding reliable health info 💻🌿
More practical workshops coming in 2026! 🙌
#SiCAP #HealthyLouth #CommunityWellbeing #LouthLibraries
October 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Great evening at our final ASK.ie Project session in Ardee! 🌟
Thanks to Annemarie Watters, Healthy Louth, for sharing tips on finding reliable health info 💻🌿
More practical workshops coming in 2026! 🙌
#SiCAP #HealthyLouth #CommunityWellbeing #LouthLibraries
Thanks to Annemarie Watters, Healthy Louth, for sharing tips on finding reliable health info 💻🌿
More practical workshops coming in 2026! 🙌
#SiCAP #HealthyLouth #CommunityWellbeing #LouthLibraries
🌱 Families in Dundoogan & Wadman Estates are growing together! The Grow & Learn Project by SICAP, Tuath Housing & Louth County Council inspires greener living 🌿 Thanks to Louth Gardeners & Growers Collective for a great No Dig demo! 🧅🧄 #GrowAndLearn #SICAP #CommunitySpirit
October 20, 2025 at 11:48 AM
🌱 Families in Dundoogan & Wadman Estates are growing together! The Grow & Learn Project by SICAP, Tuath Housing & Louth County Council inspires greener living 🌿 Thanks to Louth Gardeners & Growers Collective for a great No Dig demo! 🧅🧄 #GrowAndLearn #SICAP #CommunitySpirit
🌟 Louth Social Prescribing Connection Café 🌟
Join us for a morning of connection, conversation, and community! ☕✨
📍 Venue: Creative Spark, Dundalk, A91 HF77
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 21st October 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
Everyone is welcome! 💬🤝
Join us for a morning of connection, conversation, and community! ☕✨
📍 Venue: Creative Spark, Dundalk, A91 HF77
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 21st October 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
Everyone is welcome! 💬🤝
October 20, 2025 at 6:33 AM
🌟 Louth Social Prescribing Connection Café 🌟
Join us for a morning of connection, conversation, and community! ☕✨
📍 Venue: Creative Spark, Dundalk, A91 HF77
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 21st October 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
Everyone is welcome! 💬🤝
Join us for a morning of connection, conversation, and community! ☕✨
📍 Venue: Creative Spark, Dundalk, A91 HF77
🗓️ Date: Tuesday, 21st October 2025
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM
Everyone is welcome! 💬🤝
⚽ Week 3 of our Football for Connection project was a blast! 🌟 New faces, growing friendships & a fun futsal game to finish! 🙌
💃 Women only, 18+ — join the fun, fitness & connection! ❤️
#FootballForConnection #WomenInSport #LouthLocalDevelopment #FutsalFun
💃 Women only, 18+ — join the fun, fitness & connection! ❤️
#FootballForConnection #WomenInSport #LouthLocalDevelopment #FutsalFun
October 17, 2025 at 6:27 AM
⚽ Week 3 of our Football for Connection project was a blast! 🌟 New faces, growing friendships & a fun futsal game to finish! 🙌
💃 Women only, 18+ — join the fun, fitness & connection! ❤️
#FootballForConnection #WomenInSport #LouthLocalDevelopment #FutsalFun
💃 Women only, 18+ — join the fun, fitness & connection! ❤️
#FootballForConnection #WomenInSport #LouthLocalDevelopment #FutsalFun
🌍 The Community House, 80 Rathmullen Park, #Drogheda, was delighted to host the Dunleer Energy Team for #ClimateActionWeek! 💡 Residents from Rathmullen & St Finians learned about energy saving, grants & supports. 💚♻️ #GoGreen #Sustainability #CommunityPower #SICAP
October 17, 2025 at 6:26 AM
🌍 The Community House, 80 Rathmullen Park, #Drogheda, was delighted to host the Dunleer Energy Team for #ClimateActionWeek! 💡 Residents from Rathmullen & St Finians learned about energy saving, grants & supports. 💚♻️ #GoGreen #Sustainability #CommunityPower #SICAP
🌍💚 Great work from our #SICAP Community House, St. John’s 2nd Class & St. Paul’s 5th Class during our #ClimateActionWeek litter pick in Rathullen & St. Finian’s Parks, #Drogheda on Mon 13th Oct! 🗑️♻️ Thanks to Louth County Council for the pickers! 🙌 #CommunityAction #GreenCommunities
October 17, 2025 at 6:25 AM
🌍💚 Great work from our #SICAP Community House, St. John’s 2nd Class & St. Paul’s 5th Class during our #ClimateActionWeek litter pick in Rathullen & St. Finian’s Parks, #Drogheda on Mon 13th Oct! 🗑️♻️ Thanks to Louth County Council for the pickers! 🙌 #CommunityAction #GreenCommunities