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...
by Katie Tallon | Jan 24, 2026 | Placemaking
What the Sector’s New Wind Energy Strategy Means for Landowners and Local Communities Ireland’s wind energy sector has set out a new roadmap for how the country could become energy independent, with direct implications for landowners, rural communities and local...
by Katie Tallon | Jan 20, 2026 | Placemaking
Beautiful rural Ireland is becoming ever more accessible The Government’s €360 million capital allocation for Active Travel and Greenways in 2026, published by the Department of Transport on 19 January 2026, is positioned as a major push for walking and cycling...
by Katie Tallon | Jan 19, 2026 | Placemaking
Keeping the Irish Language Alive in the Gaeltacht Through Public Services and Place Minister Dara Calleary’s announcement on 19 January 2026 that the independent review of the first 10 Gaeltacht language plans has been published is an administrative milestone, but it...
by Katie Tallon | Jan 19, 2026 | Placemaking
An Ghaeilge a Choinneáil Beo sa Ghaeltacht Trí Sheirbhísí Poiblí agus Trí Áit Is cloch mhíle riaracháin é fógra an Aire Dara Calleary ar an 19 Eanáir 2026 go bhfuil an t-athbhreithniú neamhspleách ar na chéad deich bplean teanga Gaeltachta foilsithe. Ach ba cheart...
