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Owen Ryan is a freelance journalist with Changing Ireland. From Crusheen, Co. Clare, he has over 20 years experience in journalism locally and nationally and is the author of 'Fight of My Life', published in 2024 and featuring many of Ireland's finest boxers, available at: https://bit.ly/Amazon-Owen-Fightofmylife

Over 50 activities held as part of Local Development Week 2025

Posted by Owen Ryan | May 23, 2025 | Development Work

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.

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

Posted by Owen Ryan | May 13, 2025 | Family Support

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.