What we do
Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) is a local, community-led organisation committed to the support and empowerment of communities and individuals in County Clare. We work collaboratively to deliver innovative programmes that support inclusion, equality, diversity, sustainable economic development and positive environmental impact.
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ILDN Social Enterprise IMPACT Awards- Open for Applications
Winners will receive a grant of €10,000, runners-up receiving a grant of €5,000 each.
Securing Socio-Economic Rights and a Just Transition in Clare – You’re invited, Monday Nov 6th!
“One of the main things we’ve learned is that if we can improve the services needed by those of us who are worst off, that actually everyone will benefit.” Come along on Monday Nov 6th to find out more about this one-of-a-kind ground-up research study in Clare!
FREE Course on Home Energy Saving!
Sustainable Energy Communities - Latest NewsFree Course on Home Energy Saving Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) is delighted to support a free Home Energy Saving Course for communities which will run over the winter months. This LEADER funded initiative will help...
CEO Doirin Graham speaks about where it all started, and where we are now
Doirin has been our CEO for as long as CLDC has been CLDC! She was on the radio this week with Dermot Hayes of RadioBeams. Tune in (Click the radio image) to hear her talk about her own beginnings in this work, the evolution of CLDC, the challenges of bureaucracy, and...
CLDC Circular Economy Project Repurposing Windfarm Blades Wins International “Best New Initiative” Award
The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) announced on Friday that the Irish pilot project “Repurposing Windfarm Blades,” by Clare Local Development Company, has been named as the Best New Initiative (BNI), in the prestigious UIAA 2023 Mountain...
Clare case study highlights the benefits of Rural Social Scheme for local community
This year, CLDC contributed a case study for our Rural Social Scheme (RSS) program, as part of a national review process. We were proud and happy to showcase the good work that has happened through the RSS program, by showcasing the benefits of one project for the...