🌱 Food for Thought! Join us to explore regenerative, sustainable & equitable agriculture in Ireland and the Global South. 🌍🌾 📍 Drogheda | Laytown | Carrickmacross 🎟️ Register via Eventbrite — scan the QR code to book!

👥 MAKING spACE FOR COMMUNITY 👥 Connecting Roots. Growing Futures. 📅 Wednesday, 4 November 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Marino Institute of Education, Dublin Speaker: ✨ Katlyne Armstrong – Education Lead at The Bohemian Cooperatives, a new not-for-profit working to build a Community Wealth Building ecosystem in Dublin and develop the first cooperative pathways within it. With a background in anthropology, community development, and social and environmental justice, Katlyne leads the Education and Community Participation Hub, creating opportunities for people to connect, learn, participate and shape their communities. 💜 Join us for a day of inspiring speakers, practical workshops, shared learning and meaningful connections. 👉 Register now: MakingspACEforCommunity.even… #community #education #earlybird #dublin #Saolta2026 #DublinEvents #IrelandEvents #LouthEvents #EventLifeDublin #MakingSpACE #MarinoConference

The "Community Land Trust" workshop has kicked off in Drogheda. It is part of the 2026 Festival of Ideas. Utilising the #ThreeHorizons framework to encourage participation and diversity of opinion.

@SaoltaEd in partnership with @IrHeritageTrust completed the 3rd edition of #TrainingofTrainers workshops focusing on #Globalcitizenshipeducation and how it interconnects with Heritage. It was a pleasure working with the participants from across the different loocations. @Irish_Aid @MaynoothUni @AontasIreland @Concern @CorkETB @devperspectives @irishrurallink

COMMUNITY LAND TRUST The Barbican Centre, Drogheda | 2pm | September 18th Individuals and Communities across Ireland face many issues related to land and its availability (housing, gardens, amenities, playgrounds, etc). Join us to examine and explore an innovative model (community land trust) of cooperation and practice. Register: eventbrite.ie/e/workshop-com… This workshop is part of the Festival of IDEAS and SDG Week 2026

Drogheda will soon have a social enterprise/ Circular Economy hub. This workshop will help explore what that looks like and what it will involve. Come and help us shape the future as part of the #Festival of Ideas . @Love_Drogheda @DerelictDrawda @judesherry @frank_oconnor @DroghedaChamber @TheBullDrogheda @Bobbymc2014

🌍 MAKING spACE FOR COMMUNITY 🌍 Connecting Roots. Growing Futures. 📅 Wednesday, 4 November 2026 ⏰ 10:00 AM 📍 Marino Institute of Education, Dublin 🎤 MEET OUR PANEL We’re delighted to bring together three inspiring voices for our Making spACE for Community panel discussion: ✨ Nima Ashour – Educator from Gaza and equality studies specialist, with experience in teaching with UNRWA and a particular interest in equality education, gender equality and Palestinian women’s experiences. ✨ Peter Saye Dolo – Community and development practitioner from Liberia with over 10 years’ experience strengthening civil society and community organisations. Peter is Executive Director of the Development Education Network-Liberia (DEN-L). ✨ Larisa Sioneriu – EU Projects Coordinator at AONTAS, with extensive experience in adult and community education in Ireland and Colombia and a research focus on how education can contribute to a more just and equitable world. 🎙️ Moderated by Kevin McParland, lecturer in Global Youth Work and Community Development at Dundalk Institute of Technology. Together, they will explore how we create spaces for connection, participation, learning and social change — and the vital role community education plays in helping communities flourish. Join us for a day of inspiring speakers, practical workshops, shared learning and meaningful connections with educators, learners, community organisations and partners from across Ireland. 💜 Come connect. Share. Learn. Be part of the conversation. 👉 Register now: MakingspACEforCommunity.even… #MakingSpACEForCommunity #ConnectingRootsGrowingFutures #AdultEducation #CommunityEducation #CommunityLearning #CommunityDevelopment #LifelongLearning #SocialChange #Ireland

Great to see that the Drogheda Festival of Ideas organised by @devperspectives and @upstatetheatre which examines @DerelictDrawda is returning and will be on September 17 - 20. We were priviliged to speak at last year's event. tinyurl.com/yuxcppmj

Take the Lead is a free, 6-week personal development and community action programme happening right here in Drogheda! This relaxed, interactive course is for anyone completely new to this kind of programme. We especially welcome applications from individuals with a migrant background and those currently seeking employment. ✅ No experience needed, no exams, and no pressure! ☕ Tea, coffee, and chats provided. 🚌 Need help getting here? Travel support is available! When: Mondays, 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM (Starting late September) Where: Development Perspectives, The Mall, North Quay, Drogheda Nervous about coming alone? You are more than welcome to bring a friend! Spaces are strictly limited to 15 people. Click the link below to register your interest in under 2 minutes: 👉 forms.gle/5YNBV3KRyqymU3qp9 #Drogheda #CommunityAction #TakeTheLead #Louth #PersonalDevelopment #DevelopmentPerspectives

📷 Festival of IDEAS 2026 is back! Join communities, creatives, thinkers and activists in Drogheda, Co. Louth, from 17–20 September to reimagine vacant and derelict spaces as places of possibility. 📷 Expect inspiring talks, creative installations, urban walks and collaborative workshops. 📷 Check out the information here: piped.video/watch?v=HZUWtV3u…

Free Train the Trainer Workshop: Tackling Disinformation in Our Communities. AONTAS, in collaboration with Development Perspectives, is offering a free Train the Trainer workshop for adult and community educators. This full-day workshop will provide participants with practical tools, resources and approaches to help tackle disinformation in their communities. The training is based on the Community Education Against Disinformation workbook, developed by AONTAS in collaboration with Carmine Rodi Falanga and Bobby McCormack. This is a valuable opportunity for educators who are interested in building their knowledge and confidence in addressing disinformation through adult and community education. Places are limited, so early registration is strongly encouraged. Please see the details below and the attached information for further details. For any questions, please contact Larisa at lsioneriu@aontas.com. When: 2nd October from 9:30 am to 16:00 pm Where: Development Perspectives, Lagavooren, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 PY68 *Lunch and refreshments provided and each participant will receive a copy of the workbook Register: forms.cloud.microsoft/Pages/…

THE CIRCULAR ECONOMY The Barbican Centre, Drogheda | 10am 20th of September. Development Perspectives is working with many stakeholders to establish a circular economy hub in Drogheda. What is the Circular Economy? Why is it important? Join us to explore these questions through discussion and theatre. Supported by the Rediscovery Centre Register: eventbrite.ie/e/workshop-the…

What matters most to the people of Drogheda? Proud to see the ''Drogheda Values Survey'', led by Development Perspectives, giving local people a chance to share the values that matter most to them — and helping shape conversations about the future of our community. ''Local voices. Shared values. Stronger community.'' Read the full story and discover what Drogheda residents value most. independent.ie/county/louth/… #DevelopmentPerspectives #DroghedaValues #Louth #Drogheda #LocalVoices #SharedValues

🌱FOOD FOR THOUGHT – DROGHEDA 🍅🥦🌽 Join us for Food for Thought to explore regenerative, sustainable & equitable agriculture in Ireland and the Global South, and the potential for shared learning & action. 🌾🤝 📅 Thursday, October 1st 🕤 9:30 AM – 4:00 PM 📍 DP Offices, Drogheda, A92 PY68 Expect thought-provoking discussions around food, farming, sustainability and how we can work together. 🌱 👉 Scan the QR code on the poster to register or go to foodforthought-drogheda.even…

Interested in growing food? Part of a community allotment? Join us on the 1st of Oct. #Foodforthought

The Festival of IDEAS is back for 2026! Bringing together communities, creatives, thinkers and activists to explore how we can reimagine vacant and derelict spaces as places of possibility. From thought-provoking talks and interactive installations to urban walks and collaborative workshops, the festival invites us to look at Drogheda differently — and imagine what’s possible when creativity, community and civic action come together. - 17–20 September - Drogheda, Co. Louth - And there’s more to come! Our programme of events is continuing to take shape, so keep an eye out for updates! Find out more: developmentperspectives.ie/.…