by Katie Tallon | Sep 5, 2026 | Placemaking
Ireland’s Most Rooted County: people rarely leave — and when they do, they return 🇪🇺 Week 10 of 26: Place Engage arrives in County Cork — the largest county in Ireland, the third most populous, and, officially, the most rooted place in the...
by Katie Tallon | Aug 29, 2026 | 26-County, 26-Week Placemaking Tour, Placemaking
🇪🇺 Week 9 of 26: Placemaking in County Westmeath Who Can Afford to Move? “Faigheann cos ar siúl rud nach bhfaigheann cos ina cónaí” – a walking foot finds something the resting foot never would. 🇪🇺 Week 9 of 26: Place Engage...
by Katie Tallon | Jul 17, 2026 | Placemaking
Binsí Comhrá Bring Irish, Placemaking and Belonging Together in OPW Parks Nationwide New initiative transforms public benches into spaces for conversation, connection and community, supporting the everyday use of Irish while strengthening social interaction in shared...
by Katie Tallon | Mar 16, 2026 | Placemaking
35 Years of LEADER Supporting Rural Development in Ireland Ireland’s rural communities are marking a significant milestone this year as the LEADER Programme reaches its 35th anniversary. Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD,...
by Katie Tallon | Jan 26, 2026 | Placemaking
Vacant Homes, Living Communities – latest data New figures published by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage show that more than 3,000 vacant or derelict homes were brought back into use in 2025 through the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant. This...
