Community Stories
Where our projects help shape communities
Latest Community Stories
Behind every community project is a group of people with the ambition and determination to make something happen. Our community stories showcase organisations across Ireland that are developing facilities, expanding services and creating opportunities for local people. Each story illustrates how access to appropriate finance can help communities turn their plans into lasting outcomes.
CO:WORX
Walk into CO:WORX today and you’d never guess it used to be a shuttered bank.
Neptune Basketball Club
There is a reason people in Blackpool talk about Neptune the way they do.
Inishowen Maritime Museum
Founded in 1990 by a group of maritime enthusiasts, Inishowen Maritime Museum operates from the old Coastguard Station...
Huntstown Family Resource Centre
Founded in 2000, Huntstown Family Resource Centre has become a vital resource for families in Huntstown and the surrounding community.
Chronic Health Advocate
Established in March 2024, Chronic Health Advocate supports families living with chronic, complex or life-altering illness...
Café Donate
Café Donate was founded on the belief that strong communities are built through connection, inclusion, and opportunity.
Attic Youth Café
Investing in facilities for young people in Longford.
Edel House
Housing, education and advocacy for homeless women and children in Cork
An tIonad Cuimhneacháin Eilimircigh / The Emigrants Commemorative Centre
The Emigrants and Diaspora Centre (Ionad Cuimhneacháin na nImirceach agus an Diaspóra) in the village of Carna - a citadel to emigrants.
Carrigkerry Playground
A long awaited community playground for Carrigkerry, Co. Limerick.
Fionn Ghlas Early Years Hub
Finglas Childcare was set up in 1993 to provide affordable childcare and help unemployed people return to work.
Carrigaline Men's Shed
A purpose built facility for the Carrigaline Men's Shed - Ireland’s first purpose-built Men’s Shed. Dreams do come true!
Aghada Community Playgroup
Aghada Community Playgroup is accessible to all children. They offer top quality play based learning both inside and in a vast and impressive outdoor area.
Clonlea Power Community Hub
A landmark building within this charming village was recently renovated and the end result is testament to the determination and enterprising spirit of members of this local community.
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace created training resources for Tidy Towns Groups and Community Organisations that manage outdoor spaces. You can access them from this Success Story!
Corrib Mask Search and Rescue
Corrib Mask Search and Rescue was established in 2004 replacing an ad hoc group of anglers who provided a basic rescue service on the larger lakes in the South Mayo/North Galway area.
Doon GAA
Floodlighting and community walkway - a small community with big ambitions!
Achill GAA
State of the art development with four dressing rooms, public toilets, community meeting room and a function room.
Mullingar Town Band
No community occasion would be complete without the sound of the Mullingar Town Band!
Athlone Boat Club
Take me to the River! Athlone Boat Club is invests in new state-of-the-art facilities to ensure its future at the heart of the community.
Croom Voluntary Housing Association
Clann Credo was able to provide us with the funds we needed to carry out refurbishments, they understood our needs and valued our mission.
Headway - Brain Injury Services & Support
Headway was founded in 1985 as a support group by families and interested professionals to address the needs of people with brain injuries, their carers and families.
Inspired Ability
An inspired approach to addressing educational and skills disadvantage among young adults with intellectual disabilities!
Cîteaux Hall
An historic building re-imagined as a community centre upgrades to keep up with the times.
Claregalway Day Care & Sheltered Housing
As services across rural Ireland retreat to the larger population centres, older residents are particularly vulnerable to being isolated from the wider community.
St. Michael's Boxing Club
Founded over 40 years ago in the County Wexford town, St Michael’s has established a strong reputation and track at both national and international level.
Kilbeggan Parish Church
Keeping St. James' at the heart of its community and investing in environmental sustainability.
Galway Traveller Movement
Providing a wealth of services to Travellers in the region.
John McGahern Barracks
The efforts of local residents paid off handsomely as they secured possession of the 100 year old garda barracks that is closely associated with John McGahern’s work and life.
Claremorris Energy Co-Op
Creating renewable energy and a district heating system for Claremorris.
