Ukrainian Response Programme

Ukrainian Response team with our community interpreters

Right: Our CLDC Ukrainian Response Team staff

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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...

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...

Marking One Year of Ukrainian War

As we mark one year since the invasion of Ukraine began, the staff and Board of Clare Local Development Company want to take a moment to pause and reflect. We wish to remember and honour the many thousands of Ukrainian people who have lost their lives, their homes,...