Kathy Masterson | Changing Ireland

About The Author

The newest member of the Changing Ireland team, Kathy hails from Dublin but has been living in Co Clare for more than a decade. She has worked in regional newspapers in Limerick, Wexford, Kildare and Dublin; her work has also featured in several national newspapers and magazines. She is most proud of the fact that she has travelled to all 32 counties of Ireland, and once drove a Formula 3 racing car around Mondello.

Agencies would be at a loss without Traveller culture training workshops

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Dec 6, 2024 | Education & Training

Traveller culture awareness workshops in Co. Wexford are improving the ability of employees in state agencies to deliver services for the Traveller population. The workshops have also been held in primary schools, increasing awareness among the general school population and instilling pride among Traveller children in particular. Such workshops also take place in other counties; we focused on one county to see the difference they make.

€7 million fund to assist thousands of community groups nationwide

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Nov 8, 2024 | Funding Programmes

€7 million in funding is to be provided to community groups under the Department of Rural and Community Development Local Enhancement Programme 2025.

Hundreds gathered as Sligo LEADER Partnership celebrates 30 years

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Nov 7, 2024 | Development Work

The Sligo LEADER Partnership held a community showcase as part of Local Development Week in early October with hundreds of attendees gathering at the Clayton Hotel, Sligo, to celebrate this milestone event.

New video highlights the importance of community engagement in decision making

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Nov 6, 2024 | Planning & Governance

Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien this week officially launched a new video which aims to support local decision makers, to ensure that disadvantaged communities have real opportunities to be heard in local planning and decision-making processes.

Increased funding for 400 community organisations

Posted by Kathy Masterson | Nov 5, 2024 | Funding Programmes

An additional €3 million funding has been allocated to support community services organisations from January 2025 under the Community Services Programme (CSP).

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