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National Social Enterprise Awards 2026 Celebrate Ireland’s Social Enterprise Leaders in Limerick
Ireland’s leading social enterprises, social entrepreneurs, volunteers, and sectorchampions will gather at DANCE Limerick on Friday, 9 October for the...
Local Development Companies Network Research Shows Local Connections Help Communities Navigate Change
Research commissioned by the Local Development Companies Network finds Ireland’s communities are stronger when people have opportunities to connect, participate...
Local Development Companies Network Appoints Sean Lavery as Chair
New Chair brings extensive leadership experience in rural development, agriculture and community empowerment The Local Development Companies Network has announced...
Local Development Companies exceed SICAP national targets, supporting over 33,700 individuals and 3,000 community organisations
New SICAP Annual Report Highlights Growing Demand for Social Inclusion Supports Across Ireland The Local Development Company Network (LDCN) has...
Local Development Companies are seeking ringfencing for LEADER funding as Ireland’s EU Presidency begins.
New publication highlights €286m investment and 6,800+ projects delivered through LEADER across Ireland The Local Development Companies Network (LDCN) today...
Government Must Match Policy Ambition with Investment on the Ground – Pre-Budget Submission 2027
Pre-budget submission presented to Ministers and elected representatives calls for urgent resourcing of community-led delivery nationwide The Local Development Companies...
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...