Community
Men’s Sheds broaden activities and inclusion across Ireland
A Changing Ireland feature describes the contribution of roughly 450 Men’s Sheds and profiles groups offering varied activities and inclusive support.
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Community-sector conferences featured in September and October
Changing Ireland published a September roundup listing two conferences for community and voluntary organisations, one in September and one in October. The article recorded the announced dates at the time of publication.
9 OctCommunity
Cork groups prepare an inclusion and anti-racism charter
Community groups and two Irish-South Asian academics have worked on a Cork Inclusion and Anti-Racism Charter, due to launch on 20 November. Ask the organisers what commitments the final charter contains and how residents can take part.
9 OctCommunity
Government announces €12 million for two community programmes
Changing Ireland reports that two programmes will receive €12 million, including €5 million this year through the new SÍOL programme for 15 disadvantaged urban areas.
9 OctCommunity
Dublin community leader warns over possible SICAP funding cuts
At a community-sector conference in Cork, Dublin City Community Cooperative’s chief executive warned that a cut to SICAP funding for new communities would be “catastrophic”. This is an attributed warning, not confirmation that a cut has been decided.
9 OctCommunity
Research points to local relationships as a source of resilience
Research launched by the Local Development Companies Network says trusted local organisations and everyday shared activities can help communities build connection and navigate change. Examples cited include community gardens, welcome cafés, school projects and sports.
9 OctIreland
Ireland’s only organic vineyard grows in Waterford
A Waterford grower has expanded an organic vineyard from 30 vines in 2009 to more than 6,500, producing low-intervention wines, the Irish Examiner reports. It is a local business and farming feature, not evidence that Irish wine production is large-scale.
9 OctIreland
Garda Commissioner defends technology spending
Garda Commissioner Justin Kelly defended a €20 million information-technology overspend before the Public Accounts Committee, saying technology is increasingly important to frontline policing, according to Irish Examiner reporting. The committee discussion is not itself an audit finding.
9 OctIreland
State spending on asylum accommodation projected to fall
Budget 2027 projections indicate State spending on refugee and asylum accommodation will decline by €682 million next year, Irish Examiner reports. This is a forecast, not a statement that accommodation capacity or individual supports will change by the same amount.
9 OctIreland
Budget adds support for third-level students
The Government says Budget 2027 includes €34 million in student supports and a €150 reduction in the student contribution charge, bringing the annual charge to €2,350, Irish Examiner reports. Confirm eligibility and implementation dates in the official budget documents.
9 OctIreland
Emissions from flights out of Ireland rise
The Irish Aviation Authority found that flights departing Irish airports emitted 1.7 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in the first six months of the year, a 7% rise, according to Irish Examiner reporting.
9 OctIreland
Student protest calls for affordable education and housing
Students in Dublin joined demonstrations calling for lower education costs, more funding for higher education and affordable accommodation, according to reporting by Axios citing RTÉ.
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