Department of Rural and Community Development

The Department of Rural and Community Development was established on 19 July 2017.

Our mission is "to promote rural and community development and to support vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland.”

 The Rural Development and Regional Affairs Division

The Rural Development and Regional Affairs Division promotes and facilitates long-term sustainable economic and social progress in rural parts of Ireland through a coordinated approach across government.

 The Community Devlopment Division

The Community Development Division promotes and supports the development of vibrant, sustainable and inclusive communities in both urban and rural areas, through implementing a coherent policy framework and strategy which supports the community and voluntary sector.

Rural Ideas Fora - videos and presentations are available after the events on the Department's website.

Upcoming (0)

Sorry, there are no upcoming events

Past (23)

Showcase for the Community and Voluntary Sector on Climate Action primary image

Showcase for the Community and Voluntary Sector on Climate Action

Tue, Nov 21, 9:30 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Rural Placemaking (ONLINE REGISTRATION) primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Rural Placemaking (ONLINE REGISTRATION)

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Rural Ideas Fora: Place-making & Place-shaping in Rural Ireland (IN-PERSON) primary image

Rural Ideas Fora: Place-making & Place-shaping in Rural Ireland (IN-PERSON)

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (Online) primary image

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (Online)

Wed, Jul 26, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (InPerson primary image

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (InPerson

Wed, Jul 26, 10:30 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - A Socially Inclusive Rural Ireland primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - A Socially Inclusive Rural Ireland

Tue, Nov 15, 10:30 AM GMT

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - An Ghaeltacht Ghlas primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - An Ghaeltacht Ghlas

Fri, Sep 9, 10:00 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Public Transport and the Opportunities for Rural Ireland primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Public Transport and the Opportunities for Rural Ireland

Tue, Aug 23, 10:30 AM GMT+1

Free

Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities primary image

Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities

Thu, Mar 10, 2:00 PM GMT

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Revitalising Towns and Villages primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Revitalising Towns and Villages

Wed, Nov 10, 11:00 AM GMT

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Transitioning to a Climate Neutral Society primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Transitioning to a Climate Neutral Society

Wed, Oct 27, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Remote Working-An Opportunity for Rural Ireland primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Remote Working-An Opportunity for Rural Ireland

Mon, Oct 18, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Showcase for the Community and Voluntary Sector on Climate Action primary image

Showcase for the Community and Voluntary Sector on Climate Action

Tue, Nov 21, 9:30 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Rural Placemaking (ONLINE REGISTRATION) primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Rural Placemaking (ONLINE REGISTRATION)

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Rural Ideas Fora: Place-making & Place-shaping in Rural Ireland (IN-PERSON) primary image

Rural Ideas Fora: Place-making & Place-shaping in Rural Ireland (IN-PERSON)

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (Online) primary image

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (Online)

Wed, Jul 26, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (InPerson primary image

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (InPerson

Wed, Jul 26, 10:30 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - A Socially Inclusive Rural Ireland primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - A Socially Inclusive Rural Ireland

Tue, Nov 15, 10:30 AM GMT

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - An Ghaeltacht Ghlas primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - An Ghaeltacht Ghlas

Fri, Sep 9, 10:00 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Public Transport and the Opportunities for Rural Ireland primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Public Transport and the Opportunities for Rural Ireland

Tue, Aug 23, 10:30 AM GMT+1

Free

Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities primary image

Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities

Thu, Mar 10, 2:00 PM GMT

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Revitalising Towns and Villages primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Revitalising Towns and Villages

Wed, Nov 10, 11:00 AM GMT

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Transitioning to a Climate Neutral Society primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Transitioning to a Climate Neutral Society

Wed, Oct 27, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Remote Working-An Opportunity for Rural Ireland primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Remote Working-An Opportunity for Rural Ireland

Mon, Oct 18, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

The Department of Rural and Community Development was established on 19 July 2017.

Our mission is "to promote rural and community development and to support vibrant, inclusive and sustainable communities throughout Ireland.”

 The Rural Development and Regional Affairs Division

The Rural Development and Regional Affairs Division promotes and facilitates long-term sustainable economic and social progress in rural parts of Ireland through a coordinated approach across government.

 The Community Devlopment Division

The Community Development Division promotes and supports the development of vibrant, sustainable and inclusive communities in both urban and rural areas, through implementing a coherent policy framework and strategy which supports the community and voluntary sector.

Rural Ideas Fora - videos and presentations are available after the events on the Department's website.

Events

Sorry, there are no upcoming events
Showcase for the Community and Voluntary Sector on Climate Action primary image

Showcase for the Community and Voluntary Sector on Climate Action

Tue, Nov 21, 9:30 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Rural Placemaking (ONLINE REGISTRATION) primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Rural Placemaking (ONLINE REGISTRATION)

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Rural Ideas Fora: Place-making & Place-shaping in Rural Ireland (IN-PERSON) primary image

Rural Ideas Fora: Place-making & Place-shaping in Rural Ireland (IN-PERSON)

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (Online) primary image

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (Online)

Wed, Jul 26, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (InPerson primary image

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (InPerson

Wed, Jul 26, 10:30 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - A Socially Inclusive Rural Ireland primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - A Socially Inclusive Rural Ireland

Tue, Nov 15, 10:30 AM GMT

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - An Ghaeltacht Ghlas primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - An Ghaeltacht Ghlas

Fri, Sep 9, 10:00 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Public Transport and the Opportunities for Rural Ireland primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Public Transport and the Opportunities for Rural Ireland

Tue, Aug 23, 10:30 AM GMT+1

Free

Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities primary image

Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities

Thu, Mar 10, 2:00 PM GMT

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Revitalising Towns and Villages primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Revitalising Towns and Villages

Wed, Nov 10, 11:00 AM GMT

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Transitioning to a Climate Neutral Society primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Transitioning to a Climate Neutral Society

Wed, Oct 27, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Remote Working-An Opportunity for Rural Ireland primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Remote Working-An Opportunity for Rural Ireland

Mon, Oct 18, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Showcase for the Community and Voluntary Sector on Climate Action primary image

Showcase for the Community and Voluntary Sector on Climate Action

Tue, Nov 21, 9:30 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Rural Placemaking (ONLINE REGISTRATION) primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Rural Placemaking (ONLINE REGISTRATION)

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Rural Ideas Fora: Place-making & Place-shaping in Rural Ireland (IN-PERSON) primary image

Rural Ideas Fora: Place-making & Place-shaping in Rural Ireland (IN-PERSON)

Fri, Oct 27, 11:00 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (Online) primary image

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (Online)

Wed, Jul 26, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (InPerson primary image

Rural Ideas Fora-The Future of Social Enterprise in Rural Ireland (InPerson

Wed, Jul 26, 10:30 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - A Socially Inclusive Rural Ireland primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - A Socially Inclusive Rural Ireland

Tue, Nov 15, 10:30 AM GMT

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - An Ghaeltacht Ghlas primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - An Ghaeltacht Ghlas

Fri, Sep 9, 10:00 AM

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Public Transport and the Opportunities for Rural Ireland primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Public Transport and the Opportunities for Rural Ireland

Tue, Aug 23, 10:30 AM GMT+1

Free

Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities primary image

Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities

Thu, Mar 10, 2:00 PM GMT

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Revitalising Towns and Villages primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Revitalising Towns and Villages

Wed, Nov 10, 11:00 AM GMT

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Transitioning to a Climate Neutral Society primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Transitioning to a Climate Neutral Society

Wed, Oct 27, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free

Rural Ideas Fora - Remote Working-An Opportunity for Rural Ireland primary image

Rural Ideas Fora - Remote Working-An Opportunity for Rural Ireland

Mon, Oct 18, 11:00 AM GMT+1

Free