Inishowen Development Partnership

01/09/2026

People often ask what the Care4Carers Exploring Me Programme is all about.... Well here's a short video to tell you more... Think this could be for you? Then come along to our informational coffee morning on Friday in the Methodist Hall Moville to hear more
Registration your attendance now via the link in comments

31/08/2026

Thanks Donegal Democrat / Donegal Live for covering our Stories of Connection Evening in Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana, on Friday, September 11

We are looking forward to welcoming Tenx9 and hearing some wonderful stories of connection and beyond

Free bookings for this event are now available at: https://inishowen.ie/whats-on/

“We’re looking forward to hearing from more people and to an evening of powerful, authentic storytelling”

29/08/2026

IDPs Community Food & Nutrition Worker will be at the Farmers Market at Saothrú Nursery & Garden Centre in Carndonagh today from 11-2

Come along, have a chat, and say hello! There will also be a fantastic Farmers Market featuring fresh produce, handmade goods and locally made products. 🥕🍎🧁
We’d love to see you there! 💚

28/08/2026

Our Social Prescribing group recently enjoyed a fantastic bus trip to the beautiful Mount Stewart House & Gardens, spending the day exploring the stunning grounds, connecting with others, and getting out and about.

This was another successful collaboration between Inishowen Development Partnership's Sláintecare Healthy Communities Social Prescribing Project and our Healthy and Active Rural Communities (HARC) Project, creating opportunities for people to build social connections, improve wellbeing, and experience new places.

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us and helped make the day so enjoyable.

This initiative was supported by the Healthy and Active Rural Communities (HARC) Project, funded through PEACEPLUS and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

28/08/2026

Our colleagues at Change Makers Donegal are hosting a free CPD workshop, Participatory Practices for Peace & Change, at The Playhouse Derry on Saturday 5 September, 2pm to 4pm.

Facilitated by Gift Chansa and Ephraim Phiri of Circus Zambia, this interactive session offers facilitators, educators and community practitioners the opportunity to explore creative, embodied and participatory approaches that can support positive change in communities.

No arts or circus experience is required, and all backgrounds are welcome.
However places are limited, and prebooking is required .
🔗 Booking link now up and available in the comments box below.

Wake The Beast

27/08/2026

IDP is hosting a free Voter Education Facilitator Training this September, designed to support local leaders, volunteers and community representatives to promote informed participation in elections.

Over two interactive days, participants will gain practical tools and activities they can use to deliver voter education workshops in their own communities.

📍 IDP Office, Buncrana
📅 16 & 17 September
⏰ 10.00am - 4.30pm

Places are limited so early registration is advised.

🔗 Booking link in comments.
📧 For further information, contact [email protected]

27/08/2026

IDP is inviting businesses, community organisations, social enterprises and local leaders to join the Connectsus Sustainable Food Communities Programme.

This free 5-session blended learning programme will explore sustainable food systems, support local action, and contribute to the development of an Inishowen Sustainable Food Charter.

📅 Starts: 26 September 2026 | 9.30am to 1.30pm
📍 Clonmany
Free to attend but booking necessary via the link in comments below

Whether you're in food, hospitality, a community organisation, social enterprise, or simply passionate about sustainable food, this is your chance to connect, learn and help shape Inishowen's food future.

This programme is delivered in collaboration with Taste4Success Skillnet and University College Cork

26/08/2026

As part of the previous Care4Carers Exploring Me programme participants enjoyed a relaxing session on flower arranging. We are delighted to say that we are bringing this session back to our new programme starting in Moville this September

Limited places still available. Register your interest now by attending our informational coffee morning on Friday 4th September at 10am in the Methodist Hall Moville.
Booking required for refreshments purposes [link available in comments] or call us on 074 9362218 for more information

26/08/2026

Our Joint CEO, Shauna McClenaghan, and Change Makers Donegal Project Coordinator, Myra McAuliffe, recently attended a meeting with the newly appointed Secretary of State, Chris Bryant, and the Minister for Northern Ireland, Sarah Owen.

This meeting was held at the invitation of the Holywell Trust in Derry.
During the meeting, local stakeholders, including representatives from Playhouse Derry The Junction and Reach Across, discussed both the opportunities and challenges currently facing Derry and the North West Region.

Reflecting IDP's 30 years of cross-border work, Shauna spoke about the need to grow the local economy and harness the potential of our green and blue natural resources here in Inishowen, for the good of the wider region.
We look forward to ongoing collaboration with the Holywell Trust in the coming years.

Government of Ireland Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht Special EU Programmes Body - SEUPB

26/08/2026

Join IDP this September for our Stories of Connection event, as Tenx9 comes to Buncrana for the very first time in partnership with I-STAR (Inishowen Standing Together Against Racism).

Tenx9 is a unique storytelling event where nine people share true stories from their own lives, with up to ten minutes each to tell their story. This year's theme is Connections. Whether it's a story about community, friendship, family, belonging, or an unexpected encounter, we invite you to come along and be part of an evening of powerful, authentic storytelling.

📅 Friday 11th September
🕢 7.30pm - 9.30pm
📍 Inishowen Gateway Hotel, Buncrana

The event is free to attend (18+) and everyone is welcome. Booking essential with the booking link available now in comments box