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Elaine McGrath of Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) recently attended an INOU information session in Longford titled "Jobseeker’s Allowance to Disability Allowance." The event covered key eligibility rules, application steps, and supports for individuals transitioning between welfare payments due to health or disability needs. Events like this help keep the CCLD team equipped with current knowledge so we can best support clients navigating changing circumstances. To learn

Kian McGovern, a 5th year student in St. Patrick’s College, Cavan has picked up a Gaisce Presidents Award for his personal achievements. He was presented with a bronze medal, a lapel pin and a certificate signed by President Caterine Connolly. The award is for Community involvement, Physical Recreation and Personal Skills Development. The twenty-week Community Involvement programme was undertaken in Cavan County Local Development, (CCLD). Kien was mentored during this peri

Dates: Friday, October 23rd – Sunday, October 25th, 2026 Location: Cavan Town (Multiple Venues) Admission: Free Entry At Cavan County Local Development (CCLD), we are thrilled to support and highlight Cavan Eco Féile 2026—County Cavan’s flagship sustainability and innovation festival! Designed to connect people, places, and ideas for a greener and more sustainable future, Cavan Eco Féile offers a jam-packed weekend of interactive learning, family entertainment, local food sho

Cavan Businesses: It’s time to embrace diversity! Local employers gathered at Farnham Estate on Monday morning for our 'Maximising Value through Inclusive Employment' breakfast networking event. Organised by Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) (SICAP & WorkAbility teams) alongside the Cavan Disability Network, the seminar shined a light on the massive commercial value, cultural benefits, and financial supports available when hiring disabled people. Key highlights from the m

A FREE afternoon of Halloween family fun is coming to Belturbet Goods Store on Friday, 16 October, 4.00pm–7.30pm. 🎶 Mini disco | 🎨 Activities | 🎭 Entertainment | 🍬 Goody bags | 🏆 Costume prizes ✨ FREE EVENT | REGISTRATION REQUIRED 📧 odowd@ccld.ie Who’s ready for some Halloween fun? 🎃🍂 #Belturbet #Halloween #CountyCavan #FamilyFun #CCLD

Community Connections Project (CCP) Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) were delighted to be the lead on this wonderful community project. At its heart, ‘Stories for Change’ celebrates the power of young people to create, challenge misinformation, connect and contribute to more informed, resilient and inclusive communities. ‘Stories for Change’ is a creative story-building project bringing together young people aged 14–17 from Cavan Town & Clones, Monaghan to explore th

Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) marked an important milestone during Local Development Week, celebrating 30 years of local development, social inclusion and community partnership in County Cavan. The 30 Years Celebration brought together CCLD's diverse areas of work in one programme, providing an opportunity to reflect on local development while also looking at the issues, communities and initiatives shaping its work today. From social inclusion and rural development to

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At Cavan County Local Development, supporting older people is about helping people stay connected, independent and involved in their local communities. In this video, Joanne McCOabe and Lenka Stubniakova highlight the work taking place with community groups across County Cavan and the important role of services such as Meals on Wheels and the Community Car Service. Together, these community-based supports provide practical help while strengthening connections and helping olde

Special thanks to all who took part in the air fryer workshop in partnership with Cavan Age Friendly in the Johnston library Cavan town, with special attendance from Carmel Brady Cathaoirleach of county Cavan.

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At Cavan County Local Development (CCLD), we are continually exploring new ways to support individuals, families and communities to thrive. One of the newest services being delivered through CCLD is Social Prescribing, an innovative approach that helps people improve their health and wellbeing by connecting them with activities, services and opportunities in their local community. To introduce this important service, we are pleased to share a video by Peter Sexton, highlighti

Cavan County Local Development manages the SICAP Programme in co. Cavan. SICAP is the country’s main national programme for reducing poverty, promoting social inclusion and equality. It is funded by the Irish Government (Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht) and co-funded by the European Social Fund Plus (ESF+) under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021–2027. The video highlights programme activity, funding levels, su

What if a story could heal, inspire and challenge stereotypes all at once? This summer, Traveller Healing Through Stories will bring members of the Traveller community together in Cavan Town for a unique series of creative storytelling workshops designed to promote wellbeing, confidence and inclusion. Led by Travellers and delivered in partnership with the project team and community partners, the initiative creates a safe and culturally respectful space to explore identity,

When life feels overwhelming, knowing where to turn can make all the difference. A valuable new resource is helping people across Cavan and Monaghan access trusted mental health and wellbeing supports, all in one place. Through Cavan Monaghan Connects, residents can find information on local services, counselling, wellbeing programmes, suicide bereavement supports, training opportunities, and community events designed to promote positive mental health and wellbeing. The initi

What if the future of rural enterprise was sitting beside the milk dispenser in your local shop? As Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) celebrates 30 years of supporting innovation, enterprise and community development across County Cavan, the story of Cavan farmer Ben Tierney demonstrates how rural entrepreneurs are embracing new ideas to overcome traditional challenges and create sustainable businesses. AI generated image Recently featured on RTÉ Radio 1's Countrywide, Be

Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) was proudly represented at the Local Development Companies Network (LDCN) pre‑budget event in Buswells, Dublin, as community leaders and politicians gathered to highlight the importance of sustained investment in Ireland’s communities. The event centred on the LDCN’s submission, “Invest in the Ambition – Delivering on the Vision of Stronger Communities and a Fairer Ireland,” bringing into sharp focus the vital role local development compa

Communities across Ireland are being called to take a powerful step forward this September—and in Cavan, that call is already being answered. At the recent launch of the National Alzheimer Memory Walk at the Aviva Stadium, strong representation from Cavan highlighted the county’s ongoing commitment to supporting individuals and families living with dementia. With participation from local community leaders, including Iris O’Callaghan of CCLD and Carole Beattie, Chair of the Ca