West Limerick Resources - WLR

15/10/2026

Growing up in Ireland National Children's Art Competition 🎨 ✨️

Deadline next Friday 23 October, apply here: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/campaigns/art-competition-2026/

We’re inviting children aged 4-15 to show us their creativity through an artwork sharing their vision of an “Ireland of the Future” in the Growing Up in Ireland National Children's Art Competition!

Entries must be submitted by 12pm on Friday, 23 October 2026. For competition details, including how to enter and terms and conditions, please see here: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-children-disability-and-equality/campaigns/art-competition-2026/

15/10/2026

West Limerick Sports Complex, a Social Enterprise operating in Newcastle West, are launching their new Community Services Programme on Friday 23rd October, and will be introducing their new Inclusive Community Health & Wellness Team. All are invited to join them and registration is available through the below post.

Supported by SICAP. This programme is supported by SICAP. The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021-2027.
Local Development Companies Network

15/10/2026

Summerscapes 2026 - Celebrating Connection & Community

Thank you to all who joined us this morning in Templeglantine for the planting of our friendship tree. Wonderful hospitality from Templeglantine Community Development and Templeglantine Tidy Towns and Templeglantine Community Council for today and for the Summerscapes initiative. The ceramic planters were designed and created by Gortboy service users and were gifted with some extra plants to the wonderful Tidy Towns crew.

Thanks to Cllrs Francis Foley & Liam Galvin and all of 6th class from Templeglantine National school who joined us for the event too. It was lovely to have you with us.

Supported by West Limerick Ability Network (WLAN) through SICAP. The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021-2027.

Local Development Companies Network Templeglantine NS Parents Association Templeglantine CFR

15/10/2026

We are extremely proud to be part of this Network and of our long work history as we continue to support individuals, children and families, Local Community Groups (LCGs), Networks and Social Enterprises (SEs) across West Limerick.

Delighted to have our Chairperson Sean Lavery at the helm of Local Development Companies Network. Building capacity, opportunities and connection in our West Limerick Community.

To find out more about the range of programmes and supports we offer, please contact [email protected].

14/10/2026

Summerscapes
A reminder for tomorrow Thursday 15th of October @ 11:30am we look forward to marking the celebration of our Summerscapes project that took place in Templeglantine. Planting of a friendship tree takes place between Gortboy Training Centre and Templeglantine Community Development and Templeglantine Tidy Towns.

This programme is supported by SICAP. The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021-2027.

Local Development Companies Network

14/10/2026

Upcoming Workshops - Mental Health First Aid

These FREE workshops are taking place in the Market House in Newcastle West on Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th of October. You can use the QR code to register

For further information, please contact:
Leona O’Callaghan, The Haven Hub
E: [email protected] T: 083 366 8582

Funded by Leader and supported by SICAP. The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021 -2027.

14/10/2026

An Post Handwriting Competition

An Post and Kabin Crew: Making Better Happen Through Words
At An Post, we recognise the power of words to connect people, inspire ideas and create positive change. When young people express themselves, share their ideas and turn their thoughts into action, they can help to Make Better Happen in their own lives, communities and the wider world.

This year, we’re delighted to team up with Kabin Crew, who are inspiring young people across Ireland through music, creativity and self expression.

Their message is simple: Your words have power. Use them.

For this year’s An Post Handwriting Competition, we invite primary school pupils to do just that - use their best handwriting to share how their words, ideas and actions can help to Make Better Happen.

To participate in the An Post Handwriting Competition, complete the following steps.

Step 1: Explore the theme of ‘Making Better Happen’ and how words can positively influence and impact the world around us. Use the classroom slide at the below links to explore this.

Step 2: Ask pupils to respond to the theme of ‘Making Better Happen’ by using the lesson plans at the below links.

Step 3: Encourage pupils to check their work.

Step 4: Send it in!
• Fill out the class entry form and attach the handwritten copy of pupils’ entries
• Send it to: An Post Handwriting Competition PO Box 13287 FREEPOST FDN7461 Dublin 1
• The deadline for entry submission is 22nd January 2027

https://www.anpost.com/Community/Activitiesforstudents/Writing-Competition?fbclid=IwY2xjawU8ar5leHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4MiaumVOYBcGl9Z_amxt3SsAY-kes6UgekryRfXdfZUURdpoc6e-qZZhYvWg_aem_2wsIY8TI-FdXNz_ViV9XWw

An Post is proud to support its community through different activities such as Handwriting Competition 2026.

14/10/2026

Wednesday October 21st 11am - 1pm to celebrate Social Inclusion Week 2026. 😁

Join us in the Longcourt House Hotel on Wednesday 21st of October as we talk about the Next Chapter for those 60 years+.

We will have guest speakers on a number of topics and will have a QA opportunity too. We will also have a range of information stands also there on the day from local organisations and services.

Booking via the QR code, Dearbhla [email protected] or 087 6750869 or click the link below
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/next-chapter-tickets-2003344838340?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

Supported by SICAP. The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021-2027.

Local Development Companies Network
Adare Mens Shed Rathkeale and District Community Men’s Shed Adare Womens 2020 Club Athea Community West Limerick Mental Health Association St. Ita's Community Hall, Abbeyfeale St Ita's Day Care Abbeyfeale Glin Men's Shed Deel Arts Abbeyfeale Community Council Templeglantine Community Development and Templeglantine Tidy Towns NewcastleWest.ie Newcastle West Women's Shed Feohanagh Castlemahon Community Hall Pàirc Cois Fèile Rathkeale Together West Limerick Primary Health Care Project for Travellers

13/10/2026

New to West Limerick? Looking to improve your English in a friendly, welcoming environment?
Our free English Language Conversation Clubs welcome people of all nationalities, including complete beginners. They offer a relaxed space to practice conversational English, build confidence and connect with others in the community.
For more information, contact Lorraine at [email protected] or 087 745 3141.

This program is supported by Fáilte Isteach and SICAP. This program is supported by SICAP. The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021-2027.

13/10/2026

Our Drop in IT is back on Thursdays with FREE Support to help with your IT and phone queries. Call in between 1.30 and 3pm to the Market House, Newcastle West V42 Y425.
Further information available from Andi 085 279 6993.

Supported by SICAP. The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) is co-funded by the Irish Government, through the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and the European Social Fund Plus under the Employment, Inclusion, Skills and Training (EIST) Programme 2021 -2027.