Community Stories Archive

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.

No community occasion would be complete without the sound of the Mullingar Town Band!

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!

Keeping St. James' at the heart of its community and investing in environmental sustainability.

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.

An inspired approach to addressing educational and skills disadvantage among young adults with intellectual disabilities!

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.

Providing a wealth of services to Travellers in the region.

Finglas Childcare was set up in 1993 to provide affordable childcare and help unemployed people return to work.

Housing, education and advocacy for homeless women and children in Cork

Floodlighting and community walkway - a small community with big ambitions!

Clann Credo was able to provide us with the funds we needed to carry out refurbishments, they understood our needs and valued our mission.

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.

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.

Creating renewable energy and a district heating system for Claremorris.

As services across rural Ireland retreat to the larger population centres, older residents are particularly vulnerable to being isolated from the wider community.

An historic building re-imagined as a community centre upgrades to keep up with the times.

A long awaited community playground for Carrigkerry, Co. Limerick.

A purpose built facility for the Carrigaline Men's Shed - Ireland’s first purpose-built Men’s Shed. Dreams do come true!

Investing in facilities for young people in Longford.

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.

The Emigrants and Diaspora Centre (Ionad Cuimhneacháin na nImirceach agus an Diaspóra) in the village of Carna - a citadel to emigrants.

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.

State of the art development with four dressing rooms, public toilets, community meeting room and a function room.