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Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) is happy to have supported the networking event, held Friday 5th of June, designed to bring together community organisations, services, and groups from across the region to share ideas, build relationships, and explore ways of supporting local communities on a budget. “Knowing Me Knowing You – Connecting on a Budget” took place on Friday, 5th June 2026, from 10:00am to 1:00pm at Gallonray House, Madabawn, County Cavan (H16 X409). This eve

Students at St Mogue’s College in West Cavan have been taking part in a series of workshops designed to help build confidence in writing skills. The ‘Words to Music’ programme, delivered by Sandy Holland of Cavan County Local Development (CCLD), uses writing song lyrics to make the process enjoyable and inclusive. The students also contributed to the writing of the music and decided to have a go at singing their composition themselves. Sandy explains ”There is real value in l

A quiet but powerful transformation is taking place every week in community centres across County Cavan. From Kingscourt to Belturbet, from Virginia to Cavan Town, people are coming together not just to learn English, but to build confidence, connection and opportunity. These Fáilte Isteach English Conversational Classes, supported and coordinated by Cavan County Local Development (CCLD), are proving that accessible, local learning can have a lasting impact on individuals and

Last Saturday, our amazing community headed by the Multi Cultural Womens Shed came together for a Forest Clean-Up & Tree Planting Day. From litter picking and waste sorting to planting new trees, volunteers of all ages rolled up their sleeves to make a real difference. Big smiles, full bags, and a greener shoreline — topped off with a lovely mini picnic to celebrate! Huge thanks to everyone who took part. Special thanks to Ramor Landscaping for donating the trees. Together, w

Generation Nature’ is a 30-hour, cross-border programme designed for 15 –16-year-olds in the Fermanagh Cavan region. The programme supports a generation to speak up and care for nature, together by combining hands-on conservation, youth voice, and practical leadership in real local places. Click here to see full leaflet.

Cavan County Local Development is teaming up with Fermanagh Trust to invite 17–25 year olds from Fermanagh and Cavan to a fun, hands-on...