News:
Calling for a renewed focus on Rural Development
LDCN, in conjunction with the European LEADER Association for Rural Development (ELARD), invites all rural stakeholders to sign a Europe-wide petition aimed at securing the place of the LEADER Programme within the EU's Multiannual Financial Framework. You can add your voice here:
News:
LDCs and the Sláintecare Healthy Communities programme - see the impact
14 LDCs are currently piloting the Sláintecare Healthy Communities programme, which is aimed at tackling healthcare inequalities in communities across Ireland. See more about the impact of our work here:
News:
ILDN Social Enterprise IMPACT Awards
Learn more about our six awardees - and all things impact - here:
News:
ILDN Welcomes UN award for SICAP programme
Our Chairperson Mr Jim Finn welcomed the United Nations decision to award the SICAP programme this prestigious award for public service. Please see our press release in the news section.
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Welcome to our Ukrainian Guests
ILDN members nationwide are working on a large range of integration and resettlement supports for our guests. Please contact your local LDC through the directory on this site for further information.
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Irish Local Development Network (ILDN)
ILDN is the umbrella body for local development companies in Ireland. These not-for-profit groups are building inclusive, vibrant communities and better life chances for people in every part of Ireland.
They assist communities and disadvantaged persons/groups with personal development and well-being, social inclusion, employment training and placement, enterprise and social enterprise, community development, environment and climate action.
ILDN Chairperson - Martina Earley
Chief Executive Officer
Dr. Carol Baumann Carol.Baumann@ildn.ie
Finance and Administration Officer
Conall Greaney Conall.Greaney@ildn.ie
Programmes, Impact and Communications Officer
Michelle Mullally Michelle.Mullally@ildn.ie
Research, Policy and Rural Affairs Officer
Dr. Philip O'Donnell Philip.ODonnell@ILDN.ie
The Network in Numbers
45
Local Development
Companies
2,100
Staff
Nationwide
15,000+
Community Groups
Assisted Annually
170,000+
Persons Assisted
annually
€340
Value of Programmes
Delivered Annually
