Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.9, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # LDCN Collective Vision, Fairer Society. ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://ldcn.ie/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Local Development Companies are seeking ringfencing for LEADER funding as Ireland’s EU Presidency begins.](https://ldcn.ie/local-development-companies-are-seeking-ringfencing-for-leader-funding-as-irelands-eu-presidency-begins/) - New publication highlights €286m investment and 6,800+ projects delivered through LEADER across Ireland The Local Development Companies Network (LDCN) today marked the start of Ireland’s EU Presidency with a call for the protection and ringfencing of LEADER funding, as senior representatives met with Members of the European Parliament at Europe House in Dublin. A specially - [Government Must Match Policy Ambition with Investment on the Ground - Pre-Budget Submission 2027](https://ldcn.ie/government-must-match-policy-ambition-with-investment-on-the-ground-says-local-development-companies-network/) - Pre-budget submission presented to Ministers and elected representatives calls for urgent resourcing of community-led delivery nationwide The Local Development Companies Network (LDCN) has today formally presented its Pre-Budget Submission for Budget 2027 to senior Ministers and elected representatives at an event in Buswells Hotel, Dublin, calling on Government to match the ambition of its national - [Irish Rural Communities at Risk Without Ring-fenced LEADER Funding, LDCN Delegation Warns in Brussels](https://ldcn.ie/irish-rural-communities-at-risk-without-ring-fenced-leader-funding-ldcn-delegation-warns-in-brussels/) - Irish rural communities could lose access to vital EU funding for jobs, services and social inclusion unless the LEADER programme is clearly ring-fenced in the European Union’s next long‑term budget, representatives of Ireland’s Local Development Companies have warned during recent meetings in Brussels. 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No two places - [LDCN](https://ldcn.ie/ldcn/) - LDCN The Local Development Companies Network (LDCN) is a member-led network of Local Development Companies across Ireland, working together to support one another and the communities they serve through collaboration, shared learning, and agreed policy positions. Why is a Network necessary? Each local development company is established to support its local community, working with the - [Tutorial](https://ldcn.ie/tutorial/) - National Social Enterprise Awards 2026 To view the content of this page in PDF format, please click here Across Ireland, more than 4,000 social enterprises are working to make our communities more equitable, inclusive, and sustainable. The National Social Enterprise Awards, now in its second year, is designed to celebrate the people and communities at - [Directory](https://ldcn.ie/directory/) - Directory Find your Local Development Company in the Directory below. Select County All Carlow Cavan Clare Cork Donegal Dublin Galway Kerry Kildare Kilkenny Laois Leitrim Limerick Longford Louth Mayo Meath Monaghan Offaly Roscommon Sligo Tipperary Waterford Westmeath Wexford Wicklow - [LDCN Board & Team](https://ldcn.ie/ldcn-team-board/) - LDCN Board & Team The Local Development Companies Network (LDCN) supports and represents Local Development Companies across Ireland. Through collaboration, advocacy, and shared expertise, we strengthen community-led responses to social inclusion, enterprise, rural development, and climate action. Our Board Eilish Harrington Fingal LEADER Partnership Liam Quinn Buíon Phort Láirge Padraic Fingleton Donegal Local Development Company - [Jobs](https://ldcn.ie/jobs/) - Jobs Our network offers a wide range of interesting and rewarding job opportunities. Some roles are ideal for new graduates, while others present excellent career development prospects for those with more experience. 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By using the service, you agree - [Partners](https://ldcn.ie/partners/) - Partners Partnership and collaboration are the cornerstones of our Local Development Companies Network. We have established strong working relationships with key government departments, statutory agencies, local partners, philanthropic bodies and European partners. Our members implement significant programmes on behalf of the Government Departments of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht and Social Protection. These - [LDC](https://ldcn.ie/ldc/) - LDC Local Development Companies (LDCs) are independent, not‑for‑profit organisations rooted in their communities and mandated to foster inclusive social, economic and environmental progress. What are Local Development Companies? Operating in every county and main urban centre of Ireland, each LDC is governed by a voluntary board that brings together local residents, community and voluntary groups, social partners, ## Media & Press Releases - [LEADER in Ireland: Supporting Rural Development, Empowering Rural Communities](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/leader-in-ireland-supporting-rural-development-empowering-rural-communities/) - [Local Development Companies Network Pre-Budget Submission 2027](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/local-development-companies-network-pre-budget-submission-2027/) - [Sligo LEADER Partnership Marks 35 Years of the LEADER programme and Calls for Continued Government and EU Support](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/sligo-leader-partnership-marks-35-years-of-the-leader-programme-and-calls-for-continued-government-and-eu-support/) - [Local Development Companies Network expresses concern around recent announcement to withdraw accommodation support for Ukrainians](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/local-development-companies-network-expresses-concern-around-recent-announcement-to-withdraw-accommodation-support-for-ukrainians/) - [Local Development Companies: Working to Build a Fairer Society in Every Community and County in Ireland](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/local-development-companies-working-to-build-a-fairer-society-in-every-community-and-county-in-ireland/) - [Community, Society, Economy - Summit 2030](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/community-society-economy-summit-2030-2/) - [Community Connection Project Knowledge Learning and Exchange event November 2025](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/community-connection-project-knowledge-learning-and-exchange-event-november-2025/) - [Community, Society, Economy - Summit 2030](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/community-society-economy-summit-2030/) - Join us for Community, Society, Economy - Summit 2030, a transformative event that brings together leaders from various sectors to explore pathways... - [Roadmap for Social Inclusion](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/roadmap-for-social-inclusion/) - [LDCN Submission on Community & Voluntary Strategy](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/ldcn-submission-on-cv-strategy/) - [Spinning Plates: Addressing Food Poverty in D10](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/spinning-plates-addressing-food-poverty-in-d10/) - [Women's Rights Paper re IPAs Co-Op](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/womens-rights-paper-re-ipas-co-op/) - [LDCN Pre-Budget Submission](https://ldcn.ie/media-press-release/ldcn-pre-budget-submission/) ## Projects - [Social Enterprise](https://ldcn.ie/our-work/social-enterprise/) - Social Enterprise This consortium is tasked with delivering, in partnership with the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, a series of key actions from Trading for Impact, Ireland’s national social enterprise policy More info Consortium Partners - [National Poverty Research Study](https://ldcn.ie/our-work/national-poverty-research-study/) - National Poverty Research Study The Local Development Companies Network is carrying out a national research study into the impact of poverty on people, families and communities in Ireland, and the role and value of Local Development Companies (LDCs) in addressing poverty. The research will be directly informed by the experience and insights of Local Development - [New Solutions Social Innovation Hub](https://ldcn.ie/our-work/new-solutions-social-innovation-hub/) - New Solutions Social Innovation Hub New Solutions supports social innovators across Ireland to develop, test, and grow new solutions to social challenges. More info Through the Social Innovation Hub, we combine funding, practical supports, and hands-on guidance so that innovators can focus on creating real impact. Consortium Partners LDCN Project Staff Deirdre Kennedy New Solutions - [Community Connection Project](https://ldcn.ie/our-work/community-connection-project/) - Community Connection Project The Community Connection Project (CCP) is a national initiative funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht delivered in partnership with the Local Development Companies Network (LDCN) and Local Development Companies (LDCs). It provides for funding of up to twenty-six Community Link Workers, employed by LDCs across the country.Their ## Themes - [Rural and Urban Development](https://ldcn.ie/programme-theme/rural-and-urban-development/) - [Early Years and Family Supports](https://ldcn.ie/programme-theme/early-years-and-family-supports/) - [Employment Supports](https://ldcn.ie/programme-theme/employment-supports/) - [Enterprise](https://ldcn.ie/programme-theme/enterprise/) - [Health Equality and Wellbeing](https://ldcn.ie/programme-theme/health-equality-and-wellbeing/) - [Social Inclusion](https://ldcn.ie/programme-theme/social-inclusion/) - [Education](https://ldcn.ie/programme-theme/education/) - [Climate Action](https://ldcn.ie/programme-theme/climate-action/) ## Categories - [Press Release](https://ldcn.ie/category/press-release/) - [Event](https://ldcn.ie/category/event/) - [News](https://ldcn.ie/category/news/) - [Publication](https://ldcn.ie/category/publication/) ## Counties - [Cork](https://ldcn.ie/county/cork/) - [Dublin](https://ldcn.ie/county/dublin/) - [Wicklow](https://ldcn.ie/county/wicklow/) - [Cavan](https://ldcn.ie/county/cavan/) - [Carlow](https://ldcn.ie/county/carlow/) - [Galway](https://ldcn.ie/county/galway/) - [Sligo](https://ldcn.ie/county/sligo/) - [Kildare](https://ldcn.ie/county/kildare/) - [Donegal](https://ldcn.ie/county/donegal/) - [Kilkenny](https://ldcn.ie/county/kilkenny/) - [Laois](https://ldcn.ie/county/laois/) - [Leitrim](https://ldcn.ie/county/leitrim/) - [Longford](https://ldcn.ie/county/longford/) - [Mayo](https://ldcn.ie/county/mayo/) - [Meath](https://ldcn.ie/county/meath/) - [Monaghan](https://ldcn.ie/county/monaghan/) - [Kerry](https://ldcn.ie/county/kerry/) - [Tipperary](https://ldcn.ie/county/tipperary/) - [Offaly](https://ldcn.ie/county/offaly/) - [Limerick](https://ldcn.ie/county/limerick/) - [Roscommon](https://ldcn.ie/county/roscommon/) - [Waterford](https://ldcn.ie/county/waterford/) - [Westmeath](https://ldcn.ie/county/westmeath/) - [Wexford](https://ldcn.ie/county/wexford/) - [Clare](https://ldcn.ie/county/clare/) - [Louth](https://ldcn.ie/county/louth/) ## Counties - [Dublin](https://ldcn.ie/job-openings-by-county/dublin/) - [Roscommon](https://ldcn.ie/job-openings-by-county/roscommon/) ## LDC Selection - [LDCN](https://ldcn.ie/ldc-select/ldcn/) - [LDC](https://ldcn.ie/ldc-select/ldc/) - [Liffey Area Partnership](https://ldcn.ie/ldc-select/liffey-area-partnership/) - [County Sligo LEADER Partnership CLG](https://ldcn.ie/ldc-select/county-sligo-leader-partnership-clg/) - [Dublin City Community Co-op](https://ldcn.ie/ldc-select/dublin-city-community-co-op/) ## Partner Categories - [Government Departments](https://ldcn.ie/partner-category/government-departments/) - Local Development Companies (LDCs) work in close collaboration with multiple Government Departments to deliver inclusive, community-led services that align with national policy and priorities. Through these partnerships, LDCs ensure that key government strategies have real, on-the-ground impact across communities in Ireland. - [Statutory Agencies](https://ldcn.ie/partner-category/statutory-agencies/) - Local Development Companies (LDCs) work closely with statutory agencies to co-deliver programmes, enhance service access, and build inclusive, thriving communities. These collaborations span social inclusion, education, youth support, tourism, recreation, human rights, and more. - [Local Partners](https://ldcn.ie/partner-category/local-partners/) - Our members have cultivated a trusted network of local partnerships – a cornerstone of our ability to deliver meaningful change. These relationships empower us to work collaboratively with local communities, organisations, and leaders. - [Philanthropic Bodies](https://ldcn.ie/partner-category/philanthropic-bodies/) - Local Development Companies (LDCs) collaborate with a diverse range of philanthropic organisations to pilot innovative programmes, support inclusion, and respond flexibly to emerging local needs. These partnerships enable LDCs to go beyond core statutory-funded programmes and address community priorities in creative and impactful ways. Through funding, shared values, and trust-based relationships, philanthropic bodies have supported our work in areas such as education, financial literacy, youth leadership, community integration, and health and wellbeing. - [European Partners](https://ldcn.ie/partner-category/european-partners/) - Our Local Development Companies engage with a variety of European partners and programmes to advance community development, inclusion, and sustainable growth.