Louth Local Development

🌈✨ TUESDAY 6th OCTOBER – LOUTH SOCIAL INCLUSION WEEK! ✨🌈
Tuesday is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, have fun and feel part of your community! 💚🤝
From 💪 positive mental health & wellbeing, 🎬 positive ageing, 🍳 The Conspiracy Kitchen, 💈 free men’s haircuts, 👩‍🦰 women’s programmes, 💚 community support and 📚 learning & employment opportunities – there’s lots happening across Louth!
📍 Drogheda • Dundalk • Ardee • Clogherhead & Online
Some events are open to everyone, while others are closed or require registration, so check the posters for details. 📲
💚 See something for you, a friend or neighbour? Share this post! 🌟

🌧️🎉 The rain didn’t dampen the community spirit in Marian Park! 💙

On Friday 2nd October, Festival in a Van brought amazing live music 🎶, fun and plenty of smiles to Marian Park, Dundalk, as part of Louth Social Inclusion Week 2026! 🚐🌈

Despite the wet weather, the community came together to enjoy the fantastic music, connect with neighbours and soak up the atmosphere. ☔🎶😊

A huge thank you to everyone who braved the rain and joined us — your community spirit certainly shone through! 💙👏

📸 Here are some moments from the day!

🎉🚐 Festival in a Van at The Community House! 🏡💙

What a fantastic Saturday at The Community House, Rathmullen Park, Drogheda, as part of Louth Social Inclusion Week 2026! 🌈🤝

There was something for everyone, with 🍦 delicious ice-cream, ☕ a coffee truck, 🎨 face painting, 🎈 fantastic balloon modelling and 🎶 amazing live music to keep everyone entertained!

It was brilliant to see local families, children and neighbours coming together, having fun, enjoying the music and making memories. 💙😊

A huge thank you to everyone who came along and helped make the day so special! 👏

📸 Here are some photos from the day!

🌟TOMORROW - TUESDAY 6th OCTOBER – LOUTH SOCIAL INCLUSION WEEK! 🌟
What a day we have lined up! 🙌💚💗

Tuesday is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, support, create and belong right across County Louth! 🌈

From health and wellbeing 💚 to learning and employment opportunities 📚, community connection 🤝, support for women 👩‍🦰, activities for men 👨, and workshops that encourage positive ageing 🎭 – there really is something happening for everyone!

📍 Tuesday’s events include:
💪 Fitness for Positive Mental Health – Clogherhead Women’s Sheds
🎬 Launch of Age Friendly / Creative Communities Positive Ageing Film – Dundalk
🍳 The Conspiracy Kitchen with Chef Angel – Community House, Drogheda
💈 Men’s Free Haircuts – Community House, Drogheda
🌱 Nurture & Thrive Women’s Programme – Redeemer Family Resource Centre
💚 Community Bereavement Presentation – Ardee
👩‍⚕️ SICAP Care Start Manual Handling Course – Drogheda
📚 QQI Level 5 Communications & Work Experience Modules – Online

Some events are open to the public, while others are closed or by invitation/registration, so please check the individual posters for details and booking information. 📲

✨ Louth Social Inclusion Week is all about bringing people together, creating opportunities and strengthening our communities.

If you see an event that might interest a friend, neighbour, family member or community group – please share this post! 💚🤝

Let's make Tuesday another fantastic day of connection, inclusion and community across Louth! 🌈🎉

🌈 TOMORROW - MONDAY IS FULL OF CONNECTION, COMMUNITY & FUN! 🌈
📅 Monday 5th October – Louth Social Inclusion Week
We’re kicking off another fantastic day of Louth Social Inclusion Week with events happening across the county! 💚💜🧡
🚶‍♀️ NORDIC WALKING IN ARDEE
📍 Ardee Play Park
⏰ 6.00pm–8.00pm
💚 OPEN EVENT – EVERYONE WELCOME!
Come along, get active, meet new people and enjoy a fun, social evening outdoors. Places are limited, so registration is essential.
📣 LAUNCH OF THE LOUTH ROAD SAFETY / LOUTH AGE FRIENDLY VIDEO
📱 Online via Louth County Council social media channels
🎥 An important video highlighting road safety and the vital work of school wardens.
🌱 There are also closed events taking place in Dundalk, Collon and Drogheda, supporting participants through a range of positive mental health, wellbeing, learning and community activities.
💙 Know someone who would enjoy Monday’s open events? TAG THEM!
📲 Please SHARE this post with your friends, family, neighbours and community groups so more people can get involved!
Let's CONNECT • INCLUDE • BELONG this Louth Social Inclusion Week! 🌈🙌

🌍☕ Ardee Welcome Café – Building Our Future Together! 💚

As part of Louth Social Inclusion Week 2026, come along to the Ardee Welcome Café for a friendly morning of connection, conversation and learning. 🤝

📅 Thursday 8 October
⏰ 10:30am
📍 Ardee Library, A92 XH22

Come along to learn how to report incidents of racism, find out how we can build safer and more inclusive communities, and share ideas and experiences with others. 🌈💬

☕ Light refreshments will be available – everyone is welcome! ❤️
📞 Contact Iryna: 087 492 2902
📧 [email protected]

Please share with friends, family and anyone in the Ardee community who might like to come along! 🫶

🏡🌈 SOCIAL INCLUSION WEEK 2026 AT THE COMMUNITY HOUSE! 🌈🏡
Join us at The Community House, 80 Rathmullen Park, Drogheda for a fantastic programme of events celebrating Social Inclusion Week 2026! 💙🤝

📅 TODAY! Sat 3rd Oct TODAY!
🎶 Festival in a Van | 1–3pm
Music, food & fun in the square! 🎵🚐

📅 Tues 6th Oct
🕵️ Conspiracy Kitchen | 10:30–11:30am
Explore misinformation & conspiracies online. 💻🔍
✂️ Men’s Free Haircuts | 1–5pm
Music, tea, a chat & a free haircut! 🎶☕✂️

📅 Wed 7th Oct
🧠 Mental Health for Seniors | 10am–12pm
Supporting positive mental health as we get older. 💚

📅 Thurs 8th Oct
📱 SMART Café | 10am–12pm
Digital learning & online safety for older adults. 💻🔐

💼 Back to Work, Back to You | 2–4pm
Building confidence for parents returning to work. 🌱💪

📍 Open to residents of Rathmullen Park, Ballsgrove, Finian’s Park & Marleys Lane, Drogheda. 🏡💙
✨ Come along, meet your neighbours, get involved and be part of Social Inclusion Week!
📣 Please share with friends, family & neighbours!
📞 For bookings: Ciaran – 087 120 2201
📧 [email protected]
💙 Different People • Stronger Together 🌈
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🌟 TUESDAY 6th OCTOBER – LOUTH SOCIAL INCLUSION WEEK! 🌟
What a day we have lined up! 🙌💚💗

Tuesday is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, support, create and belong right across County Louth! 🌈

From health and wellbeing 💚 to learning and employment opportunities 📚, community connection 🤝, support for women 👩‍🦰, activities for men 👨, and workshops that encourage positive ageing 🎭 – there really is something happening for everyone!

📍 Tuesday’s events include:
💪 Fitness for Positive Mental Health – Clogherhead Women’s Sheds
🎬 Launch of Age Friendly / Creative Communities Positive Ageing Film – Dundalk
🍳 The Conspiracy Kitchen with Chef Angel – Community House, Drogheda
💈 Men’s Free Haircuts – Community House, Drogheda
🌱 Nurture & Thrive Women’s Programme – Redeemer Family Resource Centre
💚 Community Bereavement Presentation – Ardee
👩‍⚕️ SICAP Care Start Manual Handling Course – Drogheda
📚 QQI Level 5 Communications & Work Experience Modules – Online

Some events are open to the public, while others are closed or by invitation/registration, so please check the individual posters for details and booking information. 📲

✨ Louth Social Inclusion Week is all about bringing people together, creating opportunities and strengthening our communities.
If you see an event that might interest a friend, neighbour, family member or community group – please share this post! 💚🤝

Let's make Tuesday another fantastic day of connection, inclusion and community across Louth! 🌈🎉

📍 Louth Local Development in Cork! 🤝

Louth Local Development attending the Local Development Companies Network National Conference in Cork!

A fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues from across the country, share ideas, exchange experiences and explore new opportunities to support our communities. 🌟