Co-operation Ireland

04/06/2026

A special thank you to our long standing supporter Paddy Murphy, who has raised €2352 for Co-operation Ireland, taking part in the 259 km Paris-Roubaix cycle, often called the ultimate "Hell of the North" challenge, featuring around 30 sectors of gruelling historic cobblestones.

29/05/2026

We believe cross-border business partnerships play a hugely important role in supporting peace, prosperity, and shared understanding on the island. That's why we are proud to support the Stelios Foundation North South Business Awards. It's now open for applications. With €500k in prize money, the gold winner receiving €150k to invest in their business. We encourage ambitious businesses from across the island to apply and be part of building a more connected and prosperous future together.

06/05/2026

28/04/2026

Ever wondered what we get up to at SEPI? 👀 Take a look at some highlights from our in-person events!

Our sessions are high energy, interactive, and genuinely good fun bringing young people together from different backgrounds to connect, collaborate, and grow. Over the course of the programme, participants build strong relationships, share perspectives, and support each other to achieve their best. 💬✨

We explore some of the issues that matter most right now from climate action 🌍 to innovation 💡 encouraging fresh thinking, creativity, and real world problem solving. Every session is designed to give young people the confidence, skills, and space to make their voices heard and take action.

Sound like something you’d love to be part of? Recruitment is now OPEN for the 26/27 programme! 🚀
If you’re interested in getting involved, email [email protected] to find out more.

22/04/2026

🌍 Earth Day 2026 🌱
 
Young Voices. Real Change.
Empowering young people to shape a sustainable, shared future.
 
This Earth Day, the SEPI Programme at Cooperation Ireland is celebrating the power of connection. By bringing young people together across communities, SEPI creates space for collaboration, understanding, and action on the climate challenges that affect us all.
 
We know that building a better future for our planet isn’t something we can do alone. It takes strong relationships, shared ideas, and a willingness to work together across borders and backgrounds. Through SEPI, young people are not only developing solutions for a more sustainable world—they are also building the foundations for lasting peace.
 
Because when we work together, we create change that benefits both people and planet. 🌿
 

17/04/2026

Inspiring the next generation 🌏💡

Over the past year, the SEPI programme has empowered students to build connections, gain confidence, and develop real-world skills that go far beyond the classroom. From teamwork and problem-solving to leadership and creativity, the impact speaks for itself.
Now, we’re looking ahead and we’d love your school to be part of it.

Join a growing network of schools helping students unlock their potential, connect with new opportunities, and gain experiences that truly make a difference.

📩 Get involved and bring SEPI to your students. Contact the team at: [email protected]

10/04/2026

📢 Are you a group based in Louth, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Sligo or Donegal and interested in in applying for grants of up to €100,000 through the PEACEPLUS Change Maker Funding Programme?

We are facilitating a series of 1-to-1 in-person meetings with groups who wish to discuss a project idea or an application for funding.

Click the link below to book your slot! 👇

https://www.cooperationireland.org/news/11-meetings-in-the-border-region

Louth Local Development
Cavan County Local Development
Leitrim Development Company
Sligo LEADER Partnership Company Ltd
Inishowen Development Partnership
Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

31/03/2026

🚨We're Hiring! 🚨

Co-operation Ireland is seeking a a Programme Executive (Youth Work Specialism) to join our Future Leaders Programme

For more in formation and to apply click here 👇

https://www.communityni.org/job/programme-executive-youth-work-specialism-0

14/03/2026

Are you aged 14-24? We'd love to hear from you!

We're looking to hear about the experiences of young people growing up in Northern Ireland and the border region.
The survey is completely anonymous (no names needed) and only takes about 5-7 mins.
https://linktr.ee/j.cherry

14/03/2026

Co-operation Ireland is delighted to be working alongside The Irish Football Association on a programme that is making a real difference to grassroots football in Northern Ireland.

Applications are now open for the latest round of the Irish FA/DCMS Grassroots Facilities Investment Fund, with £2.775 million available to clubs, schools, local authorities and community organisations looking to improve and grassroots football facilities.

This funding is part of a wider £85m UK Government investment in grassroots sports and represents a fantastic opportunity to create better pitches and infrastructure at community level — supporting players of all ages and backgrounds, including the continued growth of women's football across Northern Ireland.

Awards range from £100,000 to £500,000 and will focus on natural grass pitches, artificial grass pitches (AGPs) and Multi-Use Games Areas (MUGAs).

The closing date for applications is 12 noon on Wednesday 18 March 2026.

Don't miss out — full guidance notes and the application link are available here 👇

🔗 https://www.irishfa.com/irish-football-association/irish-fa-dcms-grassroots-facilities-investment-fund