Development Perspectives

🌱 Food for Thought- A really engaging workshop today, with lots of energy, ideas and thoughtful conversations on how we can create fairer, more sustainable and resilient agricultural systems. Thank you to Gareth from Chroí for his input. 🌍🌾

Thank you to Dóchas for their support in making it happen.

We have two more workshops coming up to join with .
📍 Sonairte, Laytown October 15th and Síolta Chroí Carrickmacross, October 22nd

🎟️ Register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/development-perspectives-15193134654?utm_id=97758_v0_s00_e0_tv2_a1demo0dz94dmt&fbclid=IwY2xjawUrVIFleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMXNnZVpiQWdQeHlEUmhvWHhzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEe3kP4yDUBKYyAOEz0ezkasqGv7oiKGyWnGKnr-6fV9i6IJ9YDfLsyrRlfrG4_aem_Xl46rB50LfrNbveEjh0myg

If you're in DIFE today, make sure to stop by and say hello to Maggie and Sandra who are there today for Freshers Day. 😊

🌱 Food for Thought!

Join us to explore regenerative, sustainable & equitable agriculture in Ireland and the Global South. 🌍🌾

📍 Drogheda | Laytown | Carrickmacross
🎟️ Register via Eventbrite — scan the QR code to book or follow the link: https://www.eventbrite.ie/o/development-perspectives-15193134654

The final leg of the project took place in Riga over the last few days. Ceo Bobby McCormack and Mog Downey represented Development Perspectives in Bratislava, Lisbon, Barcelona, Naples, Bucharest and finally, Riga. A fitting end to a great project. We would like to wish all 15 PhD fellows the very best of luck defending their research topics on the Informal Economy, especially Diego, Minh, Joao and Wiza who spent 18months of their Industrial PhD with Development Perspectives. We would also like to thank Abel Polese for including DP in this very worthwhile 3yr project.

Drogheda Arch Club is looking for friendly volunteers to join us on Wednesday evenings!

They're a social club for adults with intellectual disabilities, aged 18–65, meeting every Wednesday, 7.30–9.30pm at Ballymakenny School.

🎨 Arts & crafts | 💃 Dancing | 😊 Fun, friendship & socialising

With around 40 members attending each week, they’d love some extra helping hands!

Could you, a friend, colleague or family member spare a couple of hours?
Come along and get involved! 🙌

📩 Contact [email protected] for more information

👥 MAKING spACE FOR COMMUNITY 👥
Connecting Roots. Growing Futures.

📅 Wednesday, 4 November 2026
⏰ 10:00 AM
📍 Marino Institute of Education, Dublin

Speaker:
✨ Katlyne Armstrong – Education Lead at The Bohemian Cooperatives, a new not-for-profit working to build a Community Wealth Building ecosystem in Dublin and develop the first cooperative pathways within it.
With a background in anthropology, community development, and social and environmental justice, Katlyne leads the Education and Community Participation Hub, creating opportunities for people to connect, learn, participate and shape their communities.

💜 Join us for a day of inspiring speakers, practical workshops, shared learning and meaningful connections.

👉 Register now: MakingspACEforCommunity.eventbrite.ie

🌱FOOD FOR THOUGHT – DROGHEDA 🍅🥦🌽
Join us for Food for Thought to explore regenerative, sustainable & equitable agriculture in Ireland and the Global South, and the potential for shared learning & action. 🌾🤝

📅 Thursday, October 1st
🕤 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 DP Offices, Drogheda, A92 PY68

Expect thought-provoking discussions around food, farming, sustainability and how we can work together. 🌱

👉 Scan the QR code on the poster to register or go to https://foodforthought-drogheda.eventbrite.com/

As part of the Festival of IDEAS 2026, last Friday at "Little Duke Theatre, Drogheda", audiences experienced two thought-provoking performances exploring how theatre can spark conversations about society, power and housing rights.

"Forum Theatre by This Thing" brought improvisation and sharp social commentary to the stage, inviting audiences to reflect on the decisions that shape our communities.

Movie called "SOY Tribulete 7" told the story of residents in Madrid who came together to resist displacement after their homes were sold to a vulture fund — becoming a wider symbol of the fight for housing rights.

Festival of Ideas 💡 ✨️
What's on today 🤔?
Check out six innovative local ideas and workshops to make Drogheda a better place to live.
https://developmentperspectives.ie/saturday-19th-of-september/?fbclid=IwVERDUAUbNtNwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkDDM1MDY4NTUzMTcyOAABHu-wN_xKo2s6tWzYdzUbTpP3ikSCFuQxc0xB4QqS5SjVpynG6XIkHy72p_25_aem_Au7iIYFKiNoWBv4_i5RUGA

As part of Festival of IDEAS 2026, DP successfully organised "Community Land Trust workshop" at the Barbican Centre yesterday. Participants came together to explore "Community Land Trust" as an innovative model for making land work for local communities. A valuable conversation on community ownership, cooperation and creating places for everyone in Drogheda.
https://developmentperspectives.ie/what-we-do/projects/festival-of-ideas/?fbclid=IwdGRjcAUbNXpjbGNrBRs1c3Bkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeMkZcKXNs24khWqOPZ_zdeyHiAHSjp-X2Ahj3sp3JCWf7u_uCf4feroN3iwc_aem_JlWEgeEffXoIhXUBlkCO8w