Clare Local Development Company

03/06/2026

A major event in Limerick has brought Traveller leaders, Clare Local Development Company's Primary Healthcare Project Clare, MWRDAF, HSE and addiction services together to launch new, co-produced drug and alcohol awareness resources for Traveller communities across the Mid-West. The day also highlighted a wide range of free, confidential supports now available to Travellers and the wider public in Clare, Limerick and North Tipperary. https://cldc.ie/traveller-drug-alcohol-supports-mid-west-2026/

03/06/2026

Looking to cut your energy bills and make your home more comfortable? CLDC’s Just Transition team is rolling out practical energy awareness workshops across County Clare this June. Get simple, effective tips, learn about grants, and take control of your energy use. Find out more:

CLDC’s Just Transition team is hosting energy awareness workshops across County Clare this June, sharing practical tips to cut energy bills, improve comfort, and access home energy grants.

03/06/2026

Join us at Clare Museum for DoVIRA / TRUST: Voices of Refugee Women, an intercultural art and storytelling exhibition created with refugee and migrant women from Ennis, Lisdoonvarna, Scariff and Kilkee. Explore four collaborative art panels, filmed interviews and QR-linked personal stories, and hear directly from participants and the project team about their journeys and creative process.

📅 Thursday, June 18, 3:00–4:30 pm
📍 Clare Museum, Ennis, Co. Clare, V95 EC92
🔗 Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dovira-trust-voices-of-refugee-women-exhibition-opening-tickets-1990859847396

The exhibition runs from June 18–25 at Clare Museum as part of Refugee Week.

03/06/2026

A look back at Africa Day in Lisdoonvarna https://cldc.ie/africa-day-lisdoonvarna-2026/

27/05/2026

Calling all book lovers and film fans in County Clare!
For Refugee Week 2026 (15–21 June), we’re building a community‑led list of books and films on this year’s theme: Courage – stories of culture, belonging, migration, resilience, identity and new beginnings.
You can suggest titles from any country, in any language. They don’t have to relate to your own culture – just books and films that inspired you, moved you, or opened your eyes.
Your recommendations will be shared through participating Clare libraries during Refugee Week.
Add your suggestions here: https://lnkd.in/d8iGXHqs

More here: https://cldc.ie/refugee-week-2026-books-film-community-project/

27/05/2026

Want to cut your home energy bills and make Ennis greener at the same time?

Join us for a free Ennis West Community Energy Event in Cloughleigh Community Hall on Saturday 6 June, 11am–1pm.

Drop in to:

Get simple, low‑cost tips to lower your bills

Find out what SEAI grants and supports you can access

Talk to local experts about insulation, solar and other upgrades

All households, tenants, homeowners, residents’ groups and clubs in the area are welcome – just come along on the day or register now with Denise at dobriencldc.ie to save your place.

For more context here is one we ran in Newmarket last month: https://cldc.ie/strong-turnout-for-newmarket-on-fergus-community-energy-event/

22/05/2026

Are you on a committee or board in Clare and feeling a bit lost with governance and charity rules?

You're not alone – many local groups tell us they're unsure about what legal structure suits them, what their responsibilities actually are as committee or board members, and how to stay compliant while still getting on with the real community work.

Our next Connecting Clare Communities online workshop is here to help. This free webinar will walk you through:

✅ Corporate governance basics for community and voluntary groups
✅ Different charity and company structures – and which might suit your group
✅ Simple steps to strengthen your organisation and reduce risk
✅ Time for questions about your own situation

💻 Online webinar – join from anywhere
📅 Thursday 28 May 2026
🕒 7:30pm – 9:00pm
💶 Free, but booking is essential

👉 Register now: https://cldc.ie/event/corporate-governance-charity-structures-connecting-clare-communities/

Please share or tag a group, coach, committee member or trustee who should be in the room. The stronger our structures, the stronger our Clare communities. 💚

22/05/2026

CLDC was proud to showcase the Lahinch Seaworld Renewable Energy Project at the CAP Network Ireland 2023–2027 LEADER Capacity Building Workshop in Tullamore.
Our community-owned leisure centre in Lahinch has moved from heavy oil dependence to a fully renewable system – ground‑source heat pumps, geothermal boreholes and a 123 kWp solar PV array – cutting thermal energy use by 76% and saving around 220 tonnes of CO₂ each year.
As Siobhán Normoyle, CLDC LEADER Coordinator, told delegates, this is “a practical blueprint for rural leisure centres and community hubs facing rising energy costs and climate targets.” MORE: https://cldc.ie/lahinch-seaworld-renewable-energy-project-cldc-cap-network-leader/