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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 2d

Minister Dara Calleary TD opened the 2025 National Rural Youth Assembly on 24th September - bringing together 65 young people from across the country to share their vision for the future of rural communities.

Their insights will help shape the next Our Rural Future policy from 2026 onwards.

Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 7d

Minister Calleary announces appointment of three new Pobal Board Members.

Pobal is a not-for-profit organisation that works on behalf of Government to support communities and local agencies to achieve greater social inclusion and development.

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 8d

Minister Calleary congratulates the towns of Maynooth and Terryglass on their achievements at the 2025 Entente Florale European competition in Slovenia last weekend.

It was also announced that Carlow Town will also be hosting this prestigious event in 2026.

More info > https://loom.ly/KS7VuKI

Members of Terryglass TidyTowns receiving their Gold Medal and Special Characteristic Awards at Entente Florale in Slovenia.

Members of Maynooth TidyTowns receiving their Gold Medal and Special Characteristic Awards at Entente Florale in Slovenia.

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 12d

National Public Libraries Open Day is taking place this Saturday, 27 September.

Libraries across Ireland will be promoting to all the wonderful array of services on offer for everyone in the community.

#LibrariesOpenDay #TakeACloserLook

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 13d

Beidh Lá Oscailte Náisiúnta na Leabharlanna Poiblí ar siúl Dé Sathairn, an 27 Meán Fómhair - is é seo an t-am is fearr chun breathnú ar a bhfuil le fáil ag do leabharlann!

Tabhair cuairt orainn agus faigh amach duit féin é!

#LáOscailteNaLeabharlann #TógAmharcNíosGaire

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 21d

Tá Conradh na Gaeilge anseo ag tabhairt eolais faoi dheiseanna fostaíochta le Gaeilge.

Goitse chun labhairt leo ag Bloc 16, Sraith 3, Seastán 313

https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k

#GovPloughing2025

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 21d

Do you need a prescription for a new book? Come and get a check up at the book clinic!

Childrens Books Ireland are with us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313

https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k

#GovPloughing2025

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 21d

Did you know you can borrow a book at our mobile library and return it to any other library?

Get reading at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313

https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k

#GovPloughing2025

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 21d

Have you got what it takes to scale the wall?

Find out at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313

https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k

#GovPloughing2025

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 21d

Want to learn more about hillwalking and rock climbing? Come down and chat to Mountaineering Ireland, and have a go on the climbing wall!

Find us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313

https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k

#GovPloughing2025

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 22d

Want to play with robots? Come down and interact with VEX Robotics robots!

We're at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313.

https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k

#GovPloughing2025

Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 22d

It's day 2! We have loads on, come and visit!

We're at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313

https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k

#GovPloughing2025

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 22d

Ministers Calleary and Buttimer visited our marquee, where they chatted, laughed and enjoyed all that was to offer at our exhibit.

Visit us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313

https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k

#GovPloughing2025

Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 22d

This years Ploughing is located at Screggan, but do you know what Screggan means? Come down to find out from our Placenames branch!

Visit us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313

https://www.logainm.ie/en/

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 22d

Tar chun labhairt le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta, buail isteach orainn ag Bloc 16, Sraith 3, Seastán 313

https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k

#GovPloughing2025

Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 22d

We had some delicious treats courtesy of 2210 Patisserie! 2210 were supported through LEADER. Come down and chat the LEADER team to find out more.

Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313

https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k

#GovPloughing2025

Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 22d

Want to find out about how to join your local Public Participation network? Come down and chat to Bridie!

Visit us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313

https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k

#GovPloughing2025

Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 23d

Ar mhaith leat a fháil amach cad is brí le do logainm as Gaeilge? Tabhair cuairt ar an Bhrainse Logainmneacha ag ár n-ollphuball!

Bloc 16, Sraith 3, Seastán 313

https://www.logainm.ie/ga/

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 23d

🚜And we're off!

The National Ploughing Championships is here!

Visit us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313

https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k

#GovPloughing2025 #Ploughing2025 #NationalPloughingChampionships #screggan

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Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 26d

Minister Dara Calleary TD has announced €1.7m for 32 new community vehicles under the 2025 CLÁR programme.

🚐 Support for reduced mobility & cancer care
🚨 Vehicles for first responders & rescue groups
🥘 Meals on wheels services strengthened

Read more: https://loom.ly/SqVG1LI

Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · 28d

🚀 Minister Jerry Buttimer launched the Skills for Life programme today at the LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire 📚

✅ 900+ events nationwide
✅ 6 key skill areas: digital, financial, media literacy, business, health & sustainability
👥 18,000+ participants expected

🔗 https://loom.ly/vZx_HU8

Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · Sep 6

This Sunday 7th Sept at 3 pm the UK Government will test its emergency alert system.

Those located in border counties may receive the alert and phones may vibrate for up to 10 seconds.

There is no cause for concern, and no action required.

Read more: https://loom.ly/odO6Vd0

Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Dé Domh 7 Meán Fómhair ag 3 pm déanfaidh Rialtas na Ríochta Aontaithe tástáil ar a sheirbhís foláirimh éigeandála.

Tá seans go bhfaighidh daoine atá sna contaetha ar an teorainn an foláireamh seo.

Níl aon chúis imní ann agus ní gá aon rud a dhéanamh.

https://loom.ly/neL6_1I

Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · Sep 5

Step into history on Ireland’s first waymarked trail 🥾

The Wicklow Way weaves from Dublin’s edge through moorland, valleys & ancient Glendalough to Clonegal.

A richly varied route for every walker.

👉 https://loom.ly/wjzt0J8

Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht @deptrcdg.bsky.social · Sep 3

Ministers Calleary and Buttimer announce over €1.6 million funding for St. Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid.

Read more: https://loom.ly/zc6lKaI

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