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Louth Local Development is Local Development Company funded by the Irish Government.
Louth Local Development is Local Development Company funded by the Irish Government and charged with the delivery of a range of programmes whose aim is to support specific target groups with a view to making a positive difference in their lives.
19/06/2026
🌍☕ We were delighted to welcome an EU delegation to our Welcome Café in Dundalk on Tuesday, 16th June.
The visit provided a wonderful opportunity to showcase the importance of creating welcoming, inclusive spaces where people from diverse backgrounds can connect, access information, and build community. Thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so special.
📸 Check out some photos from the visit below!
Our next Welcome Café takes place in Drogheda on Tuesday, 23rd June from 2:30pm–4:30pm.
📍 Everyone is welcome! Adults only.
ℹ️ An information session from the Irish Refugee Council will be available for all guests, offering practical advice, support, and guidance.
We look forward to seeing you there for an afternoon of conversation, connection, and community.
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We are delighted to announce our upcoming Seashore & Coastal Waters Training Programme.
Course Schedule:
Wednesday 16 September
Online Introduction
7:00pm – 9:00pm
Saturday 19 September
Seaweed Identification on the Shore & Cooking Demonstration
9:30am – 4:00pm
Sunday 20 September
Rocky & Sandy Shore Exploration, Walk 7 Wellness, Dunes & Sustainability
9:30am – 4:00pm
Saturday 26 September
Bray Aquarium & Beach Visit
9:30am – 6:30pm
Saturday 10 October
Annagassan – Estuaries & Plankton
7:30am – 4:00pm
This is a fully funded LEADER-supported course.
If you are interested in booking a place, please contact Derbhile Clarke at [email protected].
Places are limited, so early booking is advised.
18/06/2026
🚗🛡️ Community Safety Event 🛡️🚗
📅 1st July
📍 Fairways Hotel, Dundalk
Join Age Friendly Louth for an informative and engaging Community Safety Event, where you can access practical advice, useful tips, and expert guidance to help keep yourself, your family, and your community safe.
Meet representatives from the Road Safety Authority, An Garda Síochána, and a range of local community supports and services who will be on hand to answer questions and provide information.
✅ Free to attend
✅ Information stands and expert advice
✅ Community supports and services
✅ Everyone welcome
While attendance is free, booking is recommended.
📧 [email protected]
📞 042 932 4282
Please share with friends, family, and neighbours who may be interested. 💙
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18/06/2026
🌿👏 A warm welcome to Aidan, our 5th Rural Dweller! 👏🌿
We are delighted to have Aidan join the team and begin his placement with McBrides GAA Club in Knockbridge. Aidan will be helping to keep the local environment looking its best through grass cutting, grounds upkeep, and general maintenance work that benefits the entire community.
His contribution will play an important role in enhancing and maintaining the facilities and surroundings that so many people enjoy. We wish Aidan every success in his new role and look forward to seeing the positive impact he will make in Knockbridge.
Best of luck, Aidan, and welcome aboard! 🌱💚
18/06/2026
📢 TÚS Opportunities Available in Co. Louth! 🌿⚽
Looking for a chance to gain valuable work experience, develop new skills, and make a positive impact in your local community? We currently have two TÚS positions available with fantastic community organisations in County Louth:
✅ Outdoor Caretaker – Glenmore Athletic Club, The Bush, Cooley, Co. Louth
✅ Caretaking / Environmental Role – Kilkerley Emmets GFC, Kilkerley, Co. Louth
These community-based roles offer:
✔️ 19.5 hours per week
✔️ Practical work experience
✔️ An opportunity to contribute to your local area
✔️ A supportive community environment
📌 To be eligible, applicants must be in receipt of Jobseeker's Allowance or Disability Allowance for at least 12 months.
📞 For Glenmore Athletic Club: Contact Erin Finnegan on 087 367 7914
📞 For Kilkerley Emmets GFC: Contact John McCarthys on 086 150 2423
Please share with anyone who may be interested in these opportunities! 🙌
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18/06/2026
🌟Course Is Now Full🌟
☕🌟 Calling all Rathmullen Area residents! 🌟☕
Are you living in the Rathmullen area of and interested in learning a new skill that could boost your confidence, employability, or open the door to new opportunities?
📢 FREE Two-Day Certified Barista Training Course
📍 Community House, Rathmullen
📅 1st & 2nd July
⏰ 9:30am – 3:30pm
🥪 Light lunch provided
🎓 Certified training
💰 Free of charge
This training is exclusively for residents of the Rathmullen area of Drogheda, so don't miss this fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on experience in coffee making, customer service skills, and barista techniques.
⚠️ Places are limited and expected to fill quickly!
📞 To book your place, contact Ciaran:
☎️ 087 120 2201
📧 [email protected]
Please help spread the word by sharing with friends, family, and neighbours in Rathmullen! ❤️
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To mark Men's Health Week, Danny McCormack took the time to connect with a number of his male colleagues through coffees, walks, chats, and gym sessions.
These simple conversations created space for open and honest discussions about feelings, mental health, and the importance of checking in with one another. Too often, men can feel they have to carry challenges alone, but real strength comes from talking, listening, and supporting each other.
Connection is key. A conversation can make all the difference. Let's continue to encourage openness, break down stigma, and remind each other that it's okay not to be okay.
17/06/2026
🎉 Funding Success for Cooley Peninsula Men's Shed 🎉
We are delighted to share that Cooley Peninsula Men's Shed has recently been awarded €89,250 in funding through the LEADER Programme, via the Louth Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).
This funding will be used to refurbish an iconic building in Greenore, creating a permanent home for the Men's Shed while also developing a shared, multi-purpose community facility that will benefit the wider local community.
This investment represents an important step in supporting community wellbeing, social inclusion, and local engagement, ensuring that this valued resource can continue to grow and serve the people of the Cooley Peninsula for years to come.
Congratulations to everyone involved in securing this funding and driving the project forward.
Louth County Council Irish Men's Sheds Association
✂️ Men’s Health Week at Rathmullen Community House 💙
As part of Men’s Health Week, we were delighted to welcome the talented local barber Taylor Byrne to Rathmullen Community House, where he kindly offered free haircuts to members of the Rathmullen Men’s Group.
A haircut is about more than just looking good—it was also an opportunity for the men to connect with others in the community, enjoy a chat, and take some well-deserved time for themselves.
We were also pleased to have our friend Ade visit the group to talk about the supports available for men who may be experiencing difficulties with gambling, helping to raise awareness and encourage open conversations around wellbeing and support.
A huge thank you to Taylor for giving his time and skills, and to everyone who joined us. Events like these remind us of the importance of connection, community, and looking after our physical and mental wellbeing.
📍 Rathmullen Community House
💙 Supporting men’s wellbeing, one conversation at a time.
16/06/2026
🎓✨ Congratulations to the Pathways Class of 2026! ✨🎓
Today we celebrated the achievements, dedication and hard work of our wonderful Pathways participants as they graduated from the Pathways Programme 2026. 🌟
Pathways is a fantastic collaboration between our Programme and Dundalk Institute of Technology (DkIT), providing learners with opportunities to build confidence, develop new skills, explore education pathways and unlock their full potential.
We are incredibly proud of each graduate and all they have accomplished throughout their journey. Your commitment, resilience and determination have brought you to this milestone, and we wish you every success in your next steps. 🎉👏
A huge thank you to everyone who supported the programme, including the team at DkIT, tutors, mentors, families and friends who encouraged and supported our learners along the way.
Well done, Class of 2026 – this is only the beginning! 🌱🎓
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| Wednesday | 9am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 9am - 5pm |
| Friday | 9am - 5pm |