Author: Owen Ryan

About The Author

Owen Ryan is a freelance journalist with Changing Ireland. Originally from Tipperary, now settled in County Clare, he has over 20 years experience in journalism locally and nationally and is the author of a book published in 2024 titled 'Fight of My Life'.
Here’s why Just 1 Life in Wexford won a national award

Here’s why Just 1 Life in Wexford won a national award

Posted by | Jun 12, 2025 |

Thousands of young people have gone through the Just 1 Life Road Safety Programme since 2006, and it was named the Best Community Transport initiative at the recent Local Authority Members Association awards.

It’s an initiative to promote road safety among 16 year olds, run by Wexford County Council and Wexford Rotary Club, and it has since spread to 16 other counties across Ireland.

Michael Brand of Wexford Rotary Club said the inspiration came from Down Under.

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Over 50 activities held as part of Local Development Week 2025

Over 50 activities held as part of Local Development Week 2025

Posted by | May 23, 2025 |

Local Development Week 2025, held last week, was marked by over 50 activities and events all over the country and here we provide a snapshot.

In Co. Donegal, Inishowen Development Partnership had a huge turnout for its Insight into Employment and Training in Inishowen workshop at its Buncrana office (pictured above). It provided an insight into employment and training opportunities available on the peninsula. The event was led by the organisation’s employment support team in collaboration with Connecting Communities officer Patricia Higgins.

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Film producers seek couples for A Ring and a Prayer on RTE

Film producers seek couples for A Ring and a Prayer on RTE

Posted by | May 13, 2025 |

So, what happens when couples from different cultures and faith traditions decide to get married?

Esras Films is looking at exactly that for the second series of its show A Ring and a Prayer due to be filmed this year and broadcast in 2026. Currently, it is appealing for couples, at least one of whom is not Irish, to come forward. They must be planning their wedding ceremony for this year.

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