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Louth Local Development
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Louth Local Development is Local Development Company funded by the Irish Government.
🏃‍♀️💙 Ardee, we’re on the move!

This Friday 12th December at 11am, join the Sanctuary Runners for a community run, jog or walk.
All speeds, all backgrounds, all welcome. See you there! ✨

#Ardee #Louth #LouthChat #LoveLouth
December 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
👶🥄 The HSE Are Hosting a FREE Online Baby Weaning Workshop!

Get expert guidance from CORU-registered Community Dietitians on introducing your baby to solid foods in this relaxed, 90-minute live session.

📅 Starts 10:30am

👉 Register here: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Bab...

#Louth #HSE
December 9, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Seasonal #SICAP’s Community Connection programme in collaboration with Culture Connect supported the fabulous and festive Christmas Around the World event that was held in the Laurence's Centre Drogheda on Saturday 7th December! Well done to all involved 🎅🏻✨
December 8, 2025 at 12:43 PM
📣 Have your say on Our Rural Future 2026–2031! The Department of Rural & Community Development and the Gaeltacht is seeking public feedback. Submit your views by 12 Dec 2025 to [email protected]
. Shape the future of rural Ireland. 🌱🇮🇪 #OurRuralFuture #RuralIreland
December 4, 2025 at 2:36 PM
🌾 New Rural Dweller Pilot Scheme – Jan 2026! 🌾
Up to 7 RSS places in Co. Louth for rural residents aged 50+ on qualifying welfare payments. Gain part-time, community-based work and support.
Apply via Louth Local Development: [email protected]
December 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
It’s December and our RSS participant Fergie Fox is doing a fantastic job keeping Churchtown Cemetery neat and tidy. Huge thanks to Fergie for his great work!
To learn more about RSS, contact [email protected]

#RuralSocialScheme #CommunitySpirit
December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
🌱 LEADER Funding EOIs now open! Planning a community-focused project for 2026–2027? Support may be available through the LEADER Programme. Share your idea to help strengthen our rural communities. Submit your EOI: 👉 ow.ly/IqhE50XzVEi
💚 Let’s build a vibrant future together! Join us! 🤝 Now!
December 1, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🌟 Great news for Cuchulainn Gaels GFC and the Omeath community! 🌟
We’re thrilled to share that €86,784.93 in LEADER funding has been approved to create a fully lit walking track—bringing a safe, accessible space for all. Thanks to everyone who made this happen! 💡🚶‍♂️💚#LEADERProgramme #LouthLCDC
November 28, 2025 at 4:21 PM
An inspiring day at our Empower, Protect & Prevent conference with powerful speakers, brave stories, a beautiful wellbeing workshop and amazing support from partners, guests and hosts. Thank you all for standing with us. 🧡
#OrangeTheWorld #noexcuse #empowerprotectprevent #breakingthetaboo
November 28, 2025 at 10:44 AM
📢🚨 Invasive Species Alert! Demon shrimp confirmed in Ireland’s freshwater systems. This aggressive invader threatens native species and river ecology. 🛑 Protect our waterways—Check, Clean, Dry after every visit. Full details & guidance: lnkd.in/eJET2Vx6
November 28, 2025 at 10:05 AM
For the 16 Days of Activism, we stand together to shine a light on gender-based violence.
We all have a role to play in building a safer, more equal world — today and every day.
#EmpowerProtectPrevent #OrangeTheWorld #BreakingTheTaboo #NoExcuse
November 28, 2025 at 9:24 AM
✨ Voices from the Breaking The Taboo Conference: Empower, Protect & Prevent! ✨
Together, we empowered, protected, and pledged to prevent gender-based violence—because change starts with all of us. 🧡🗣️🔥💪
#EmpowerProtectPrevent #OrangeTheWorld #BreakingTheTaboo #NoExcuse
November 26, 2025 at 10:10 AM
For the 16 Days of Activism, we stand together to shine a light on gender-based violence.
We all have a role to play in building a safer, more equal world — today and every day.
#EmpowerProtectPrevent #OrangeTheWorld #BreakingTheTaboo #NoExcuse
November 26, 2025 at 8:21 AM
🎉 Congrats to Tullyallen Men’s Shed! Delighted to see them awarded LEADER funding through Louth LCDC for a brand-new Games Room. A great boost for community wellbeing, social connection and a fun space for members for years to come. Well done to all involved! 👏
#LEADER #LouthLCDC #tullyallenmensshed
November 25, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🎄 Spread festive joy in Louth! Louth Volunteer Centre’s new Christmas Giving Tree invites you to brighten a nursing home resident’s Christmas. Pop into Dundalk or Drogheda from 18 Nov to pick a name, buy a small gift & LVC will deliver it with a Card of Care. Call or email to join the kindness!
November 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
🌿 Plant a living berry hedge! 🍓🫐
Boost biodiversity, feed birds and bees, enjoy fresh free berries, and add low-maintenance, year-round beauty. It’s a natural privacy screen, a community builder, eco-friendly branding for businesses, and a cost-effective investment. Plant once, enjoy for years. 💚
November 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Sanctuary Runners are coming to Ardee! 🏃‍♀️
Be part of a positive, supportive community that brings people together through running, walking, and friendship. 🌍
Want to get involved or learn more?
📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Call: 087 1192052
November 20, 2025 at 2:23 PM
🌟 Ready to upskill, gain experience, or boost confidence? The Community Employment (CE) Scheme is your next step! Build skills, gain on-the-job experience, support your community, and boost your path to long-term work. 📞 Contact your Dundalk LAES Case Officer Now!! #LAES #LOUTH #LouthChat #LoveLouth
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Great day at DKIT as we met 18 new students starting the Access Programme, including past Pathways and Headstart participants! 🎓
Delighted to gift them welcome packs to support their studies.
Best of luck to all!

#SICAP #ReturnToEducation #AccessToEducation #LifelongLearning
November 19, 2025 at 10:43 AM
🌿 Our RSS participant, John Bird, has been hard at work cutting the grass verge at Philipstown Graveyard near Tallanstown! 👏 His dedication ensures the grounds are neat, tidy, and well-maintained for all visitors.

For more info about the RSS, contact [email protected].

#RuralSocialScheme
November 18, 2025 at 2:07 PM
🚨 UN 16 Days Campaign kicks off 25 Nov! 💜 Events before & after include a Coffee Morning for Men’s Aid ☕💙 with Dunleer Men’s Ukulele Group 🎶 Sat 22 Nov, 10:30-12, Market House, Dunleer. Check our calendar for more events! #EmpowerProtectPrevent #OrangeTheWorld #BreakingTheTaboo #NoExcuse
November 18, 2025 at 9:35 AM
🌟 Loved seeing everyone at yesterday’s Welcome Café in Creative Spark! ☕🎲 Join us for the next events: Nov 27 & Dec 11 at Community Office, Park St, Dundalk. Info: Amina 087 1192 052 / [email protected]
💛 #WelcomeCafe #CommunitySpirit #Dundalk
November 14, 2025 at 11:37 AM
We're hiring an LAES Assistant Manager (CID). Based in Drogheda with travel. Apply by sending CV & cover letter to [email protected]
by 12pm, 27 Nov 2025. Interviews: 4 Dec in Dundalk. Full details: bit.ly/47UCWdT #LouthJobs #jobsDrogheda
November 14, 2025 at 8:27 AM
🌾 Rural Social Scheme Update – November 🌾
This week, RSS participant Fergie Fox helped keep Churchtown Graveyard looking its best by cutting the grass verge. 🙌
The Rural Social Scheme supports farmers & fishers with part-time work that benefits our communities.
📧 [email protected]
November 13, 2025 at 3:36 PM
🧡 16 Days. 1 Goal. End Gender-Based Violence.
Explore our Calendar of Events and join us to Empower, Protect & Prevent.
Together we’re #BreakingTheTaboo — because there’s #NoExcuse.

#OrangeTheWorld #EmpowerProtectPrevent
November 13, 2025 at 7:29 AM