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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!
What is a Social Enterprise??
Although there are many definitions, the bottom line is...A social enterprise is an enterprise [or business] whose objective is to achieve a social, societal or environmental impact, rather that maximising profits for its owners or stakeholders. Social enterprises...
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...
Connecting Clare Communities – An ongoing collaborative initiative
Join us on Sept 29th, 3pm – 6 pm, in the Templegate Hotel, Ennis
Summer camps support nearly 140 children from refugee families and Direct Provision
Clare Local Development Company was delighted to host 5 summer camp programs in Clare this year. These camps focused on improving children’s English through a variety of activities, making new friends, staying active and having loads of fun. Each camp we got to meet...
CLDC Staff give moving interview on ClareFM
"When you think that life is over, in this moment you find people who will show you that NO, you are ALIVE, you must live. You must start. You must live your life." We are very proud of our staff who spoke on ClareFM this morning! Have a listen here (11min) to hear...
Express your interest now for Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme!
Closing date for applications is Friday 11th of August.
Refugee Week Fun Run builds solidarity, friendship and respect
Sanctuary Runners came together to run in solidarity at Lee's Road last Sunday for the very first Refugee Week Fun Run-Midwest. With over 70 attendees of all ages and abilities from across Clare, the midwest, and the world, it was a gathering of warmth, welcomes and...
Ukrainian Response Projects: Children’s Holiday & Festival of Culture!
On International Children's Day, a holiday was held for Ukrainian children living in County Clare. On June 1, about fifty Ukrainian children came to a holiday organized by Clare Local Development Company at a children's entertainment center in Ennis. Rides, pizza, ice...
Homework Club tutors – Apply now!
Homework Club Tutors Clare Local Development Company is recruiting tutors for a RELIEF PANEL for our Homework Support Projects around the county. Relief Tutors - Variable hours. Location will vary between schools in the county. Applicants must have an understanding...
Our staff take the stage at national Grow Remote summit!
Last week, CLDC was very proud to support two of our community development workers - Michelle Nolan and Sean MacNamara - as they contributed to the national conversation around the future of work - and what that means for communities - at the Grow Remote Summit in...