Allen Meagher | Changing Ireland

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Allen Meagher is the founding editor of 'Changing Ireland'. Linkedin: https://ie.linkedin.com/in/allen-meagher-33a1601a

The Ukrainian refugee building Ireland’s future one home at a time

Posted by Allen Meagher | May 9, 2024 | Refugees/Ukraine

Tetiana (Tania) Kovalova from Ukraine has been working with Sisk to build modular homes for fellow refugees. Her work in Ireland fuels her dream of one day helping to rebuild Ukraine.

She has been working since the first week she landed in Shannon Airport in May 2022. She came here devastated over what she left behind, nervous of what lay ahead, carrying a small bag, her passport and €300 in savings. She came alone, speaking no English.

Calls for legal reform to help people find jobs after prison

Posted by Allen Meagher | May 8, 2024 | Equality & Rights

90% of employers are willing to hire former prisoners, but they say more guidance is needed

See inside Donegal Local Development’s swish new welcoming office

Posted by Allen Meagher | Apr 29, 2024 | Development Work

Donegal Local Development Company (DLDC) moved premises one year ago. The organisation has outreach offices across the county, which it retains, but staff in Letterkenny were spread between three buildings, including a two-storey where each team operated from separate rooms.

No Barriers gym for everyone has equality lessons for Europe

Posted by Allen Meagher | Apr 25, 2024 | Health

Physio and social entrepreneur Johnny Loughrey explains how the private sector fails us, how their gym is unique, and why it should be replicated across Europe.

Steering Young Drivers to Safety

Posted by Allen Meagher | Apr 17, 2024 | Initiatives

Donegal’s Garage Project paves the way for safer roads as 130 young people complete LEADER-funded training.

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