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Roscommon Community College extension approved, paving way for Gaelscoil move

Roscommon Community College and Gaelscoil de Híde to share one campus after planning permission approved for new development

Mental health fears in Cork amid concerns over Men’s Shed funding under the budget

TD voices fears over funding, but Department of Rural & Community Development says no such decision has been made

Agri cooperation proving a ‘catalyst for change’ in rural Ireland

How farmers, landowners, rural communities and experts are cooperating to overcome shared challenges is the focus of a new booklet by CAP Network Ireland. Cooperation in Irish Agri...

Draft guidelines target ‘inconsistent’ rural planning policies

The inconsistent approach to rural housing policy will come to an end once new planning guidelines are published, according to Minister of State for Planning John Cummins. The Join...

Almost €30m to be shared between eight Carlow and Kilkenny regeneration projects

The Towns and Cities Regeneration Investment Fund supports urban regeneration projects aimed at enhancing urban spaces in towns and cities across Ireland

2026 Community Sports Facilities Fund

2026 Community Sports Facilities Fund application now open!

Refurbished community facility opens at Galway halting site

80 traditional farm buildings restored with Heritage Council grants

A total of 80 traditional farm buildings were restored to fully functioning assets on farms across the country in 2025. Under the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant scheme, the build...

Rural Ireland Thinks: Majority think Government has neglected rural pubs and way of life

The Vintner’s Federation said Ireland should look to EU compatriots like France, which offers grants of up to €80,000 to keep pubs, shops and cafés in the countryside

Revived Rural Voices series offers farmers direct access to key research

A seminar series exploring rural and regional development is being revived to give farming communities a “direct line to recognised research”. Run by University of Galway and Atlan...

Application for housing development with Orchard Road-linked access

Decision will be made early in December

Six Galway resource centres to receive grants for €10,000 to fund upgrades

Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2026 announced

Ireland’s Tidiest Town for 2026 has been revealed. Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary has announced Ballinahown, Co. Westmeath as this ye...

Ryder Cup in Adare and 2028 Euros get €22m funding boost

League of Ireland academies and intercounty GAA players also benefit.

Development of Clare town’s new fire station moves into design phase

Irish overseas aid up but US cuts devastating - minister

The Minister of State for International Development and Diaspora has said the impact of the US drastically cutting its aid to countries has been "devastating".

€8.8m funding boost will ensure new facilities are created at Cleveragh Park

Galway colleges join forces to revive ‘Rural Voices’ seminar series

‘Promises of a future funding model will not keep Men’s Sheds doors open’ says Meath TD

How can agri-innovation be made more inclusive for Irish women?

Nine policy priorities have been identified to help unlock the potential of women-led innovation in Irish farming and rural areas. New research from the University of Galway, Longf...

Ministerial visit marks two official openings and landmark launch in Laois

Minister opens new community playground in stunning Kerry location

€46m National Broadband Plan investment in Leitrim as rollout nears completion

Two Wexford charities to get new vehicles on the road under CLÁR funding