Communities across Ireland are being encouraged to take part in Wear Red Day, an annual initiative that promotes unity, respect, and inclusion. The campaign is part of the Immigrant Council of Ireland ’s Show Racism the Red Card programme, which uses education, sport, and community action to challenge racism and celebrate diversity. Wear Red Day invites people in schools, workplaces, sports clubs, and community groups to simply wear red as a visible sign of support for an inc

Fantastic morning at CWBN Cavan’s “Making It Happen: Growing Your Business with Smart Support & AI” event. This morning CCLD’s Laura and Lenka attended this inspiring International Women’s Day celebration organised by the Cavan Women in Business Network and Cavan LEO as part of local enterprise week. The morning featured insightful guest speakers and a dynamic panel discussion highlighting innovation, entrepreneurship, and the power of smart support for growing businesses. W

Ready to clear out your closet and find some fresh threads? 👗✨ Join the Belturbet community for a sustainable style event! Here are the details for the Belturbet Community Clothes Swap : · When: Friday, March 13th · Time: 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM · Where: Goods Store, Belturbet What to expect: · ♻️ Clothes Swap: Refresh your wardrobe with "style that doesn’t cost the Earth." · 🪡 Mending Station: Learn how to fix your favorites instead of

The West Cavan Camino was established in February 2025 as a rural community initiative by the people of Glangevlin and the Glangevlin Development Committee . From the beginning, the aim was clear: to create something meaningful for visitors while also delivering real benefits locally, supporting businesses, strengthening community pride, and encouraging sustainable tourism that protects what makes this region so special. With significant support from Cavan County Local Commun

Cavan County Local Development (CCLD), in partnership with the HSE and Sláintecare Healthy Communities, is delighted to announce that Healthy Food Made Easy is coming to Cootehill this April 2026. This practical and engaging course supports individuals and families to build confidence in preparing nutritious, affordable meals in a relaxed and friendly group setting. What is Healthy Food Made Easy? Healthy Food Made Easy is a community-based programme designed to help people:

What happens when community spirit, creative reuse, and local talent come together? This morning in Kilnaleck, the answer was clear — joy, colour, and climate‑positive creativity . Members of the Kilnaleck Women’s Shed welcomed The Little Redo Like New Project for a hands‑on workshop that transformed everyday discarded items into beautiful heart‑shaped wreaths. Using old jewellery, ribbons, and all kinds of “bits and bobs,” participants breathed new life into materials that

Visitors to Virginia Library on Friday, 7 March will have the chance to experience something truly special. The Multicultural Women’s Shed, Women Without Borders, is hosting an International Independent Women’s Day Celebration — an uplifting event designed to showcase culture, creativity and community in a welcoming, inclusive space. This celebration invites women of all nationalities to come together, share traditions, and take pride in their heritage. The event highlights t

There was a real sense of pride and gratitude in the room as we hosted a special Volunteer Appreciation Evening to honour the people who give so much to our community. Their commitment, compassion and generosity are the driving force behind many of the programmes that make a meaningful difference every day. Our volunteers support a wide range of local activities and play a vital role in the ongoing work of the Ukrainian Cultural Centre. Their time and energy strengthen social

From the moment our 10–12‑year‑olds arrived at Ballyfermot Youth Services, it was clear this residential would be something special. The energy, the excitement, and the eagerness to try new things set the scene for a powerful day of youth development in action. For funders and state partners, today demonstrated the value of creating safe, structured opportunities for young people to grow. For local and national media, it offered an uplifting showcase of community integration

At a time when communities across Ireland continue to demonstrate compassion and solidarity, the coming days offer two meaningful opportunities for us to stand together. As we mark the 4th Anniversary of the War in Ukraine , CCLD is honoured to support events that bring people together in unity, remembrance, and hope . These gatherings in Cavan and Virginia are moments for the public to reflect on the ongoing impact of the conflict, acknowledge the strength of those displac

Fáilte Isteach – Kingscourt We’re setting up English Conversation Classes in Kingscourt to support new arrivals with little or no English. These relaxed, friendly sessions will help people build confidence, practise everyday English and feel more connected in the community. Volunteer Tutors Needed No teaching experience required — just good English and a warm, welcoming attitude. Training provided Interested? Please get in touch: Hazel – 087 695 1865 hleahy@ccld.ie Please sh

This week marked an exciting milestone in our SICAP Grow to Give Initiative , as the children from Happy Days Afterschoolers rolled up their sleeves and planted their very first batch of vegetables! With buckets of enthusiasm (and a little mud on their boots!), the children prepared the soil themselves before getting to work planting garlic , red and yellow shallots , and cheerful primroses to brighten the garden with a splash of spring colour. Even the rain couldn’t dampen

This four-part workshop series is designed to support individuals and families from seed to harvest , using a square foot gardening approach that is practical, manageable and accessible to all levels of experience. Learn by Doing Taking place at the demonstration growing space in Daisy Hill House & Gardens, Ballyconnell , participants will work directly with established raised beds, developing hands-on skills and confidence throughout the growing season. Whether you are compl

Belturbet Community Allotments are getting ready for Spring. With new raised beds in their second poly tunnel, improved access for people with disabilities and an improved composting area part of the plans for 2026. Cavan County Local Development has provided advice, guidance, training and research into the practicalities of setting up and running Community Allotments from the inception of the project which is managed and overseen by Belturbet Community Development Associatio

Cavan County Local Development , in partnership with Jump-A-Grade , is making available to all Leaving Cert students in Co. Cavan an online on demand masterclass series of video tutorials for English; Maths; Irish; French; Chemistry and Biology. The videos are organised by each curriculum topic of each subject and cover a tutorial; the kind of questions that will come up in exams and what you are required to know for each topic. These banks of video masterclasses can help wit

In a week of unpredictable weather and heightened storm warnings, older people across County Cavan received an unexpected but very welcome gesture of support. Cavan County Local Development (CCLD), with funding from the HSE Cavan Monaghan Older Persons Service, delivered 92 Storm Response Kits to Meals on Wheels clients throughout the county — a simple but powerful initiative aimed at improving safety, preparedness, and peace of mind for older individuals living alone. Among

This morning, WorkAbility was delighted to host a rejuvenating soundbath event for service users of RehabCare at its Cavan location, creating a calming and inclusive space focused on wellbeing and relaxation. The soundbath was delivered by Gillian Rogers. Guests were welcomed with light refreshments served prior to the session, offering an opportunity to socialise, settle in, and enjoy a relaxed start to the morning. The refreshments encouraged connection and conversation am

Women across County Cavan who are considering a return to education may be interested in the UCD Think Again Scholarship , which is now confirmed to be available for 2026 entry . The Think Again Scholarship is designed to support women aged 23 or over who are living in low-income households and who wish to pursue undergraduate study at University College Dublin (UCD) . The scholarship is open to women studying full-time or part-time , including those enrolled through a Univ