Community Groups

An Gairdín Beo is a two-acre community garden project in Carlow town, established in 2015. It serves as a hub for biodiversity, education, and social connection, featuring a community hall, stables, a geodome, and various garden areas including a biodiversity garden and therapeutic healing space. The project promotes sustainability through community-led initiatives, composting demonstrations, and food growing.

Avondhu Blackwater Partnership CLG is a community-led development organization dedicated to rural development, social inclusion, and employment support in the Avondhu Blackwater region. They facilitate access to government funding, manage programmes like TÚS, the Rural Social Scheme, and SICAP, and support local infrastructure, enterprise, and environmental sustainability projects.

Ballyglunin Station is a restored 19th-century heritage rail site and community hub in County Galway. Managed by the Ballyglunin Community Development Company, the organization focuses on preserving local history, promoting biodiversity through its 6-acre park, and supporting the local economy and arts community by providing a remote working hub, event venue, and space for local markets and educational initiatives.

Ballyhoura Development CLG is a community-led organization dedicated to fostering sustainable growth, social inclusion, and economic resilience across the Ballyhoura region. Through diverse initiatives ranging from migrant integration and agricultural support to environmental conservation and family-focused social safety pilots, the organization manages public funding to deliver impactful services that empower local communities.

BASE Enterprise Centre is a social enterprise in Dublin 15 providing workspace, training, and business support to startups and SMEs. Supported by the Department of Rural and Community Development and Pobal, it fosters local economic development, job creation, and sustainable business practices.

The Ballyneety Community Development Association (BCDA) is a community-led organization dedicated to enhancing the Ballyneety area through the development and operation of recreational and multi-purpose facilities. Established in 2016, the BCDA manages an innovation hub, a 5-a-side astroturf pitch, therapy rooms, and a 3.2km walking trail, providing essential infrastructure for local residents. The association actively organizes community events, including markets, charity walks, and fitness programs, while fundraising for various national and local health charities.

Birr 20|20 Vision is a community-led organisation dedicated to the growth, development, and enhancement of Birr Town and its surrounding hinterland. Acting as a facilitating entity, the group provides continuity in leadership and 'community memory,' guiding a vision for the town through an implementation strategy rooted in partnership, collaboration, and co-operation across pillars including environment, social inclusion, tourism, arts, festivals, heritage, and local authority liaison.

Bradóg Regional Youth Service is a community-based organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of young people aged 8-24 in the North West Inner City of Dublin. Their mission focuses on supporting youth in education, employment, personal and social development, mental health, and addressing issues like youth offending and anti-social behavior, ultimately helping them reach their full potential and become drivers of change in their community.

Cappoquin Community Development Company CLG is a voluntary organization established in 1993 dedicated to the social and economic regeneration of Cappoquin, Co. Waterford. The company manages the Cappoquin Community Centre, a vital hub providing childcare, fitness, theatre, and sports facilities, while also driving local economic development through the management of industrial starter units and the acquisition and refurbishment of vacant properties.

Carlow Public Participation Network (PPN) acts as an inclusive networking body and vital link between the community and local government. It facilitates public participation, information sharing, and collective action, empowering community groups to influence local decision-making, promote equality, and foster sustainable community wellbeing in County Carlow.

The Carraroe & District Regeneration Association (CADRA) is a community-led organization dedicated to the sustainable development, regeneration, and representation of the 17 townlands in Carraroe, Sligo. Through volunteer-led initiatives, the association promotes community well-being by providing essential services including the Seniors Alert Scheme, Tidy Towns, Community Text Alert, CPR/Defibrillator training, and weekly walking and exercise sessions. They actively engage with local government to advocate for improved infrastructure, public transport, and environmental protection.

Cavan Public Participation Network (PPN) serves as the primary link between the community, voluntary, social inclusion, and environmental sectors and the local authority in County Cavan. Their mission is to identify local issues, influence policy, and improve the quality of life for residents by enabling community engagement in public consultations, facilitating representation on decision-making boards, and providing resources, training, and information to over 560 member groups.

Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) is a community-led, not-for-profit organisation dedicated to improving lives and building a better future for the people of County Clare. Their mission focuses on creating opportunities and strengthening communities through support for community groups, social inclusion, wellbeing, sustainability, enterprise development, and employment services. They work hand-in-hand with individuals, families, and local organisations to foster sustainable growth and provide essential resources.

Clár IRD is a voluntary community organization committed to the integrated development of the Claremorris region. Since 1993, the organization has focused on promoting the development of the town and surrounding areas through various initiatives including social housing, community employment, care and repair services, enterprise support, and local food production.

Comharchumann Oileán Árainn Mhór (Arranmore Co-op) is a community-led cooperative established in 1976, dedicated to the sustainable development and preservation of Arranmore Island. The organization manages essential local infrastructure including a holiday village, cultural centre, hardware store, and sports facilities. It serves as the lead body for language planning, promoting the Irish language through accredited courses and community initiatives, while supporting tourism and economic development on the island.

The Cork Urban Soil Project (CUSP) is an experimental initiative based in Cork City dedicated to creating a food-secure city by implementing community-scale composting solutions. By converting food scraps into compost for local food growing and tree-planting initiatives, CUSP works to improve soil health, sequester carbon, and reduce the environmental impact of waste incineration and landfilling.

Sligo LEADER Partnership CLG delivers a range of programmes on behalf of local and national government that focuses on enhancing the quality of life for disadvantaged individuals and communities in County Sligo. Their mission involves supporting individuals, communities, and enterprises through employment training, social inclusion, education, rural development, and community enhancement initiatives.

Croom Community Development Association (CCDA) is a registered charity established in 1988 dedicated to the social and economic development of Croom, Co. Limerick. By managing key local infrastructure including the Civic Centre, Town Park, Sports Complex, and Enterprise Centre, the association fosters community cohesion, supports local enterprise, and preserves the rich historical and cultural heritage of the region.

Dídean is a community-based social care organization established in 2019 to provide humane, non-congregated, own-door supported housing and integration services for families, children, and individuals seeking international protection in Ireland. Their mission is to lead social change in the area of direct provision by empowering individuals through person-centered care, professional support, and community inclusion.