Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
Promoting rural and community development and the Gaeltacht, and supporting vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland.
Trinity Point, 10-11 South Leinster Street, Dublin, Ireland DO2 EF85
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- Minister Dara Calleary has launched a digital version of An Gaodhal, one of the most important Irish-language newspapers of the late nineteenth century. The entire collection of An Gaodhal (1881-1898) has now been digitalised. loom.ly/XRgCj-Q
- Tá an tAire Dara Calleary i ndiaidh leagan digiteach a sheoladh de An Gaodhal, atá ar cheann de na nuachtáin Ghaeilge is tábhachtaí ó dheireadh na naoú haoise déag. Tá cnuasach iomlán An Gaodhal (1881-1898) anois digitithe. loom.ly/DBq7bOw
- Minister Dara Calleary announces the commencement of the tender process for the development of an Education and Youth Centre at Coláiste Lurgan. The centre will be run as a summer college but will be used as an youth, sport, and community facility outside of this period. loom.ly/GaM3gDg
- Tús fógartha ag an Aire Dara Calleary TD leis an phróiseas tairisceana i gcomhair fhorbairt Ionad Oideachais & Óige i gColáiste Lurgan. loom.ly/rxf6jOs #ÁrdTodhchaíThuaithe #OurRuralFuture
- Minister Calleary announces a new 3 year pilot payment scheme for landowners in the MacGillycuddy Reeks. Similar to the Walks Scheme, it will see payments being made to farmers and other private landowners in the MacGillycuddy Reeks who undertake an agreed work programme. loom.ly/k3Inmf0
- The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht invites applications from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Ordinary Member to the Board of the Western Development Commission. Apply Now👉 bit.ly/4qo3NHr Closing Date: 3pm Wednesday 4th of February 2026
- No snow has been forecast this weekend as of yet but Logainm, The Placenames Branch have been working on their monthly featured theme - Altaraght/Ailt na tSneachta “the ravine of the snow” Féach ar an téamaí faoi thrácht > loom.ly/4oFfu7g
- Maoiniú caipitil de €230,495 ceadaithe ag an Aire Dara Calleary chun obair athchóirithe agus sábháilteachta dóiteáin a chur i gcrích ar an gcoláiste Gaeilge i Rann na Feirste, Co. Dhún na nGall Léigh tuilleadh > loom.ly/8UcyQ2o
- Táimid ag Earcú! Oifigeach seirbhísí sa Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail agus Gaeltachta sna Forbacha, Co. na Gaillimhe. Eolas > loom.ly/9Qep-NQ Dáta deiridh síneadh go dtí 30/01/2026.
- Minister Dara Calleary publishes the Action Plan for Irish Language Public Services 2026-2028. This plan will enable the normalisation of the Irish language as an integral part of the public service. loom.ly/dl0Lbj8
- Tá an Plean Gníomhaíochta um Sheirbhísí Poiblí Gaeilge 2026-2028 foilsithe ag an tAire Dara Calleary Cuideoidh an plean le normalú na Gaeilge agus cuirfear í ag croílár na seirbhíse poiblí, ag cumasú do chainteoirí na teanga í a úsáid agus iad ag déanamh éileamh ar sheirbhísí loom.ly/att3zlY
- Yesterday Minister Jerry Buttimer reopened the newly refurbished library in Kilbeggan. The library recieved a €208,000 investment from the Department for refurbishment works and now has extended opening hours under the My Open Library service.
- Last Thursday, Minister Dara Calleary turned the sod on the latest CCIF project in Moneygall Co Offaly. Once complete it will be transformative to the wider community and the generation to come. #OurRuralFuture
- Today Minister Calleary turned the sod on new €2 million Community Centre in Moneygall, Co Offaly. Funded under the Community Centre Investment Fund, the sod turning for this new community facility marked the beginning of a new future for Moneygall. Read more > loom.ly/VkuEqdQ
- Minister Calleary has announced the purchase of Teach Siamsa na Carraige, Baile na nGall, by Kerry County Council. It is hoped to return the building to use as a multi-purpose Arts Centre providing a diverse programme of activities through the Irish language loom.ly/cj5uiHk
- D’fhógair an tAire Dara Calleary go bhfuil €300,000 san iomlán á cheadú aige le haghaidh chlár Gaeilge agus Gaeltachta Fighting Words don tréimhse trí bliana as seo go 2028. loom.ly/NsS1vF8
- The Placenames Branch have been working on their monthly featured theme - Mainséar which is the Irish for Manger. Féach ar an téamaí faoi thrácht > loom.ly/NHxV_RA
- Minister Dara Calleary and Minister of State Jerry Buttimer have today announced increased funding for over 400 organisations nationwide under the Community Services Programme (CSP). loom.ly/to_A56g
- Ireland is working to achieve the 17 Sustainable Development Goals by 2030 — and we want you to be part of it! 🌍 Your voice counts! Submissions are open until 16 January 2026 💡 Have your say here: bit.ly/4ovzrRB #SDGsIRL
- Táimid ag Earcú! Oifigeach seirbhísí sa Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail agus Gaeltachta sna Forbacha, Co. na Gaillimhe. Eolas > loom.ly/9Qep-NQ Dáta deiridh 07/01/2026.
- Minister Calleary was in Wexford recently where he opened a number of projects including The Shambles in New Ross and The Bank Community and Enterprise Hub in Rosslare! Projects were funded under The Town and Village Renewal Scheme loom.ly/h1wq1SA #OurRuralFuture loom.ly/h1wq1SA
- Today, Minister Dara Calleary was in Co Wexford where he officially reopened The Shambles in New Ross - a heritage site regenerated as an inviting public space. The Minister also visited a number of other rural development projects in the county! loom.ly/h1wq1SA #OurRuralFuture
- D’fhógair an tAire Dara Calleary go bhfuil plean teanga Bhaile an Róba ceadaithe aige. Is céim thábhachtach í seo don phróiseas pleanála teanga sa Bhaile Seirbhíse Gaeltachta seo. Eolas > loom.ly/6HdW3Ag
- Minister Jerry Buttimer has launched the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2026, providing almost €47 million in funding to support individuals and communities experiencing disadvantage. 56 measures have been approved across 11 Government Departments. ℹ️loom.ly/eLh_Ejc
- Minister Dara Calleary today announced Éamon Ó Cuív as the new Chair of Comhairle na Tuaithe, Ireland’s Countryside Council — a vital voice in shaping our national outdoor recreation strategy. Read more: loom.ly/LrUp3nI #OurRuralFuture #EmbracingIrelandsOutdoors
- Minister Dara Calleary has announced the onboarding of the 400th Connected Hub — the Monksland Innovation Hub in Co. Roscommon. This milestone highlights continued progress in expanding remote working and enterprise spaces across Ireland. 🔗 loom.ly/EOqq5vw #ConnectedHubs #OurRuralFuture
- The New Solution Social Innovation Hub was launched on Monday by Minister Buttimer. The Hub is an exciting step forward in how we support social innovation in Ireland. At the launch nine projects also recieved funding from the New Solutions Scaling Up Scheme. ℹ️ loom.ly/BriRR44
- Minister Calleary announces over €16.5 million for 63 outdoor recreation projects through the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS)
- Tús iontach le hOireachtas na Samhna 2025 i mBéal Feirste! Tá neart eile le teacht thar an deireadh seachtaine - maireann an fhéile go dtí Dé Domhnaigh, an 2 Samhain. Mura bhfuil tú linn fós, tá am ann fós!
- Tá áthas orainn a fhógairt gur sheol an tAire Dara Calleary Aonach an Oireachtais 2025 go hoifigiúil! Féach ar stallaí iontacha, déan ceiliúradh ar chultúr na hÉireann, agus bain taitneamh as an atmaisféar dochreidte! Bígí linn i Halla 1, Leibhéal 1,ICC.
- With Oireachtas na Gaeilge taking place in Belfast this week, the Placenames Branch has looked at the topic of the placename Béal Feirste. To find out more about the origins of the name visit loom.ly/4lPtS-U
- Táimid réidh do sheisiúin an iarnóin! Caint spéisiúil ó Gréasán na Meán faoina scéim forbartha scríbhneoirí agus scéalaithe. #OnaS25 #Oireachtas2025
- Táimid BEO ag Oireachtas na Samhna 2025! Tá an fhéile faoi lán seoil! Sheol an tAire Dara Calleary an ceiliúradh dochreidte seo ar chultúr agus ar theanga na hÉireann Tuilleadh eolas anseo > loom.ly/wYZt6-A
- As the electoral campaign for the office of President of Ireland takes place this week, the Placenames Branch of the Department has taken a look at the name of Dublin‘s Phoenix Park, the address of the President’s residence, Áras an Uachtaráin To read more about the origin > loom.ly/XvJRSSQ
- Minister Calleary ‘turns the sod’ on a major redevelopment of the former Sisters of Mercy Convent Site in Westport
- Casann an tAire Dara Calleary an fód d’ionad pobail nua i Maigh Cuilinn. This project will provide a state-of-the-art community space for Maigh Cuilinn and surrounding area. loom.ly/LM2Jc1Q
- Minister Dara Calleary turns the sod on a major redevelopment of the Sisters of Mercy Convent Site and adjacent lands in Westport. The project will include a new public library, a community hub and the creation of a new landscaped public realm. loom.ly/jjIVnk4
- Minister Jerry Buttimer provided the welcome address at the inaugural National Social Enterprise Awards to an audience gathered from across the social enterprise sector. Congratulations to the nominiees and all the winners. More info > loom.ly/VJH10rM
- D’fhógair an tAire Dara Calleary go mbeadh scéim gearrthéarmach Deontas Uasghrádaithe Scéim na bhFoghlaimeoirí Gaeilge ar fáil do theaghlaigh seanbhunaithe a chuireann lóistín ar fáil do scoláirí faoin scéim. Tuilleadh Eolais > loom.ly/lAEsOUg
- Minister Dara Calleary has announced funding of over €20.5 million for 30 landmark regeneration projects in rural communities across the country. See more > loom.ly/1DNj3qI #OurRuralFuture
- Minister Dara Calleary TD today officially opened The Shackleton Experience in Athy. The Minister also announced a further round of RRDF investment — over €20.5 million for 30 landmark rural regeneration projects nationwide. See more > loom.ly/1DNj3qI
- Minister Dara Calleary TD opened the 2025 National Rural Youth Assembly on 24th September - bringing together 65 young people from across the country to share their vision for the future of rural communities. Their insights will help shape the next Our Rural Future policy from 2026 onwards.
- Minister Calleary announces appointment of three new Pobal Board Members. Pobal is a not-for-profit organisation that works on behalf of Government to support communities and local agencies to achieve greater social inclusion and development.
- Minister Calleary congratulates the towns of Maynooth and Terryglass on their achievements at the 2025 Entente Florale European competition in Slovenia last weekend. It was also announced that Carlow Town will also be hosting this prestigious event in 2026. More info > loom.ly/KS7VuKI
- National Public Libraries Open Day is taking place this Saturday, 27 September. Libraries across Ireland will be promoting to all the wonderful array of services on offer for everyone in the community. #LibrariesOpenDay #TakeACloserLook
- Beidh Lá Oscailte Náisiúnta na Leabharlanna Poiblí ar siúl Dé Sathairn, an 27 Meán Fómhair - is é seo an t-am is fearr chun breathnú ar a bhfuil le fáil ag do leabharlann! Tabhair cuairt orainn agus faigh amach duit féin é! #LáOscailteNaLeabharlann #TógAmharcNíosGaire
- Tá Conradh na Gaeilge anseo ag tabhairt eolais faoi dheiseanna fostaíochta le Gaeilge. Goitse chun labhairt leo ag Bloc 16, Sraith 3, Seastán 313 loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025
- Do you need a prescription for a new book? Come and get a check up at the book clinic! Childrens Books Ireland are with us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025
- Did you know you can borrow a book at our mobile library and return it to any other library? Get reading at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025
- Have you got what it takes to scale the wall? Find out at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025
