News - Rural and Community Development
Minister Dara Calleary launches 2026 Tidy Towns competition in Carrick-on-Shannon
The Leitrim town was named Ireland's Tidiest Town for 2025 as well as Ireland's Tidiest Small Town.
Mar 23, 2026 13:29
Minister Dara Calleary to headline Leitrim event next month
Sep 12, 2025 13:28
New sensory playground opens in Longford celebrating French town twinning
'The Sunflower Park' was officially opened by Rural and Community Development Minister Dara Calleary on Thursday evening.
Jul 19, 2025 13:09
Councillor confirms traffic lights and footpaths planned for new Longford playground
The play area was officially opened by Rural and Community Development Minister Dara Calleary yesterday evening.
Jul 18, 2025 17:13
New Longford sensory playground to 'make a difference' for local children
The state-of-the-art sensory playground was designed for young people with physical or intellectual disabilities.
Jul 17, 2025 22:55
Rural and community development minister to unveil new projects in Co. Leitrim
The Rural and Community Development minister will be visiting projects and performing official openings that have received funding from the department.
Apr 11, 2025 13:48
Senator welcomes €428,000 for Longford community centres
Seven community centres in the county are to benefit from the funding, which has been announced by rural development minister Dara Calleary.
Mar 11, 2025 17:35
Local Senator appointed to Labour's "shadow cabinet"
Sligo-Leitrim Senator Nessa Cosgrove has been given responsibility for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht as well as for Worker's Rights.
Feb 9, 2025 12:10
Minister Humphreys visits Roscommon this morning
The Phoenix Youth & Community Centre in Ballaghaderreen offers services for young people aged 10-18.
May 11, 2023 11:09Shannonside Newsletter
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