Duhallow News
Day Of The Region
IRD Duhallow is calling on all its communities to take part in their Discover Duhallow – A Day of the Region Initiative for 2022. Prior to Covid hitting in 2020 communities actively took part in this initiative since 2012, which involved a range of cultural, educational and sporting activities. It is hoped that 2022 will see these events being reignited again and it will be something for all in the region to look forward to. The Day of the Region Initiative is a LEADER Funded Cooperation Project with project partners in Scotland and Romania. IRD Duhallow piloted this initiative in 2012, and due to its success we have seen the programme double from 6 weeks to 12 weeks with a wide array of events being held to suit everyone. The concept behind this project is all about building community capacity and boasting regional pride in our rural communities. It is evident there is a real community spirit out there, and IRD Duhallow is proud of all the communities for PROGRAMME OF EVENTS :: 2019
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their involvement in the project over the last number of years. We are now asking that communities will once again get back out there and roll out a jam packed summer of events and activities across the region, and that the public will come out and support these fantastic events. Events in the past included family fun days, cultural events, guided walks, and performances, and we are asking communities this year to think outside the box. What makes your community different? Why not showcase what’s in your community and what it has to offer those visiting or those living in the area? For many people new to the area or those who have recently returned home, it can be a surprise to them all that’s to offer in their local town or village. There
are so many diverse groups in the region of which we are not always aware. Similarly, with so many new families moving into or back to the region, it is often the case that a community doesn’t know all of its residents. Asset based community development encompasses all of this, where we can see what human assets via the skills people in a community have which they can contribute to their community along with what physical assets are in the community. It is through community events and gatherings that communities can showcase what they have to offer and meet all those living in their community. All of which will help to create a living countryside. For communities interested in applying to take part in the Discover Duhallow - A Day of the Region Initiative 2022, please contact Helen O’Sullivan on 02960633 or email helen.osullivan@ irdduhallow.com. Application forms will also be available on www.irdduhallow.com
DiscoverDuhallow@irdduhallow.com
Issue 64 May 20th, 2022
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