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Fáilte Isteach – Welcoming Through Conversation
Fáilte Isteach is a community project where predominantly older volunteers support migrants by providing conversational English classes...


🏡 RETROFIT READY at the Castleblayney Show 2025! 🎉
We’re excited to announce that RETROFIT READY will be attending the Castleblayney Show 2025 — and we’d love for you to join us! 📅...


🔧 Retrofit Ready on Tour: Castleblayney & Virginia Agricultural Shows
Ireland’s national Retrofit Ready programme, in partnership with community-led champions such as Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) ,...


Dreaming of Building a Home in Cavan? Start Here.
Are you planning your forever home but unsure whether to build up or out? In the heart of rural Ireland, where space and style both...


Retrofit Ready Northern Newsletter – June 2025 Blog Summary
Carrying out home retrofitting works during the summer months is most advantageous for many reasons. Ireland experiences milder and sometimes more predictable weather during the summer months.


CCLD Represents Cavan at Retrofit Ready National Event in Dublin
Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) was proud to be represented by Owen McConnon at the recent Retrofit Ready showcase event held at...


Celebrating Women in Enterprise with Support from CCLD and SICAP
The past few weeks have been inspiring for women entrepreneurs in County Cavan, with several milestones celebrated — all supported...


🌱 Join Us for a Hands-On Waste Management & Recycling Workshop! ♻️
Are you ready to turn waste into a valuable resource? Our upcoming workshop dives into the essentials of sustainable waste management and...


May 2025 Updates
A busy month, including observances and community initiatives during Local Development Week (May 12–17). Highlights:...


June 2025 Retrofit Ready Newsletter
In this newsletter you will find: Summer retrofit is best Longer daylight hours mean faster project completion Warm, dry weather improves...


Supporting Young Learners Through Creativity in Belturbet
Since December, a unique After School Club has been running every Friday afternoon in Belturbet, designed for young people whose first...


A Look Back at Our Multicultural Arts & Crafts Workshop
As part of Local Development Week, the Johnston Library in Cavan became a hub of colour, creativity, and community spirit with the launch...


Support the LEADER Programme – Your Voice Matters!
At Cavan County Local Development, we’ve seen firsthand how the LEADER programme strengthens rural communities through innovation,...


Laragh Social Club – Preparing for Winter
The Retrofit Ready team attended an energy event in Stradone Community Centre, Co. Cavan recently. The event was organized by Laragh...


A Heartfelt Thank You for a Wonderful Alzheimer’s Tea Day
Sunday, May 25th marked a truly special occasion as we gathered to support Alzheimer’s Tea Day—a day dedicated to raising awareness and...


A Look Back: Multicultural Arts & Crafts Workshops at Johnston Library, Cavan
As part of Local Development Week 2025 , Ukrainian teachers Yuliia and Luda brought a burst of color, culture, and creativity to the...


Vyshyvanka Day: Embroidering Ukrainian Pride and Culture
Vyshyvanka Day is a celebration of Ukrainian identity and beauty: Every year on the third Thursday of May, Ukrainians celebrate...


Cross-Border Initiative Bringing Communities Together to Address Climate Change
Two-year programme supported by the International Fund for Ireland (IFI) delivered jointly by Cavan County Local Development and The...


Family Day by Lough Ramor Lake – A Celebration for Everyone! 🇺🇦🌍
📅 Saturday, 17th May 2025 | 🕐 1:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. 📍 Virginia Crossafehin, Virginia, A82 H2C2 (By the beautiful Lough Ramor Lake) Get...


Buzzing for Biodiversity: Beekeeping & Climate Action in Fermanagh
On Tuesday, 20th May at 7pm, a special Beekeeping & Biodiversity Workshop will take place at the Education Room, Marble Arch Road,...
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