🚨 TOMORROW! 🚨 Youth Connect Fest 2026 lands in Drogheda TOMORROW 🎉 🎶 Music | 👗 Fashion | 🤝 Youth activities 🎁 FREE €10 Love Drogheda voucher for the first 300 young people! 📍 Barbican Centre | ⏰ 2–5pm 👉 Share this & bring your friends! #YouthConnectFest #DroghedaYouth #HappeningTomorrow 🔥

☕✨ Our Welcome Café took place on 5 Feb in An Droichead, our new training room on Park Street, Dundalk. Hosted by Louth Local Development with the Red Cross & Louth Volunteer Centre 🤝 📅 Next café: 19 Feb, 2.30–4.30pm — all welcome! 💛 #WelcomeCafe #Community #Dundalk #AnDroichead #StrongerTogether

🌱 Part-Time Local Roles – Co. Louth 🌱 Two part-time roles available under the Rural Dweller Scheme in Tallanstown & Philipstown. 19.5 hrs/week, €286.50 min pay. Ideal for ages 50–66 on Jobseekers. Equipment provided. 📧 [email protected]

🏡 The Community House, Rathmullen Park is here for local residents 💚 Supports include education & employment, family supports, drop-in help, talks, classes, groups & community trips. 📍80, Rathmullen Park, Drogheda #Rathmullen #CommunitySupport #Drogheda #SICAP

🌱 LEADER Funding – EOIs Now Open! Planning a community-focused project for 2026–2027? Funding may be available through the LEADER Programme. Share your idea and help strengthen rural communities. Submit your EOI 👉 ow.ly/IqhE50XzVEi 💚 Let’s build stronger, vibrant rural communities together!

💚 Your Health Matters 💚 Reminder about our FREE Traveller Health Event celebrating the launch of PHCTP. 📍 Marcy Hotel, Drogheda 📅 Wed 18 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 10am–2:30pm Talks, info stands & lunch 🍽️ #TravellerHealth #CommunityHealth #PHCTP #Drogheda

💙 To mark #WorldCancerDay, SICAP Deputy Social Inclusion Manager Miriam Finnegan and Community Development Officer Ciarán Bullman attended an information afternoon at the Gary Kelly Cancer Support Centre, Drogheda — an amazing service supporting people across the region. 🎗️

🎓👏 Huge congratulations to our Social Prescribing Officer Danny McCormack on graduating from the Addiction Studies course! Presented by MEP Aodhán O’Ríordáin, a proud day celebrating hard work and commitment 💙 #GraduationDay #AddictionStudies #SocialPrescribing #WellDoneDanny 🎉

🌿 Garden Design for Biodiversity — 10 Places Left! 🌿 Our LEADER-funded course is nearly full! ✔️ Ardee — SOLD OUT ✔️ St. Fechin’s — SOLD OUT ➡️ Cooley Kickham’s — 10 places remaining Learn how to design gardens that support nature 💚 📩 Book now: [email protected]

What’s On This Week at Louth Parent Hub ✨ From baby & toddler fun to teen and parent supports, there’s loads happening across Louth! 🎵📚🧸🏃🌈 Check out classes, groups, info events & Youth Connect Fest. 👉 Full listings: www.louthparenthub.ie/events

🔥 THIS SATURDAY! Youth Connect Fest 2026 hits Drogheda 🎉 🎶 Live music | 👗 Fashion | 🤝 Youth services 🎁 FREE €10 Love Drogheda voucher for the first 300 in! 📍 Barbican Centre | ⏰ 2–5pm 👉 Share & bring your friends! #YouthConnectFest #DroghedaYouth #ThisWeekend

Rathmullen Crafters enjoyed a lovely weaving workshop yesterday in the Community House, led by Áine Dunne. Using local sheep’s wool, participants spun their own yarn & created beautiful St Brigid’s Crosses — a wonderful mix of craft, tradition & community #RathmullenCrafters #WeavingWorkshop #SICAP

📢 Now recruiting Traveller Community Health Workers in Drogheda! 🕒 12 hrs/week | 💰 €15.60/hr 🎓 Full paid training (no experience needed) 📅 Closing: 8 Aug 2025 📞 Teresa 087 001 7553 📧 [email protected] #TravellerHealth #NowHiring #DroghedaJobs

Our much-loved LEADER-funded Garden Design for Biodiversity course is almost at capacity — Here’s the latest availability: 📍 Ardee — SOLD OUT 📍 St. Fechin’s — Only 2 places left! 📍 Cooley Kickhams — 15 places remaining 📩 Book your place today at [email protected]

Members of #SICAP Louth Women & Rathmullen Women’s Group braved wind and rain for a fascinating talk and tour of St Brigid’s Shrine, Faughart. Thanks to MaryAnn Gosling (Dundalk Women’s Shed), Kilcurry Parish & Garda Eric Scully. Plans already underway for a summer return! 🌧️✨

💚 Your Health Matters 💚 Free Traveller Health Event celebrating the launch of PHCTP. 📍 Marcy Hotel, Drogheda 📅 Wed 18 Feb 2026 | ⏰ 10am–2:30pm Guest talks, info stands & lunch 🍽️ #YourHealthMatters #TravellerHealth #CommunityHealth #Drogheda 💚

📢 Join the Human Trafficking Awareness Workshop, delivered with MECPATHS, for frontline staff & community workers. 🗓 Thurs 12 Feb | ⏰ 10:30–1:00 📍 Ardboyne Hotel, Navan. 🎟 45 places only. Register: [email protected]

🌿 Local Work Opportunity – Co. Louth 🌿 On Jobseekers Allowance, aged 50–66, living locally? 2 part-time roles in Tallanstown Old Graveyard & Philipstown. 19.5 hrs/week, min €286.50. Grass cutting & weeding. Equipment provided. 📧 [email protected]

Thinking about returning to education? 🎓 Our 14-week, 1 morning/week Taster Programme in Dundalk & Drogheda, run with DkIT, is for those living in Louth & on social welfare. Starts 10 Feb (Dundalk) & 12 Feb (Drogheda). Info: [email protected] #SICAP #CountyLouth #BackToEducation

✈️ Ryanair is hiring ~100 Cabin Crew at Dublin Airport! No experience needed – fully paid 6-week training & €2,000 joining bonus. Join us at our Dundalk event on 10/02, 10:30am, The Imperial Hotel. Learn more & apply: careers.ryanair.com/cabin-crew/

📢 Join Myhomecare’s Recruitment Event! Explore exciting care sector roles and meet the team. 🗓 17 Feb 2026 ⏰ 11:00am 📍 Ardee Business Park. Questions? Contact your LAES Case Officer. Don’t miss this chance to start your care career!

⚠️ Event Cancellation Notice ⚠️ Due to the severe weather forecast, today’s Louth Social Prescribing Connection Café has been cancelled to ensure everyone’s safety. Thank you for your understanding — please stay safe 💚 Updates on a new date coming soon.

"What a fantastic start to the year for Ardee Sanctuary Runners! 🌟 Great turnout at our first run, with amazing support from our community. Thanks to the Chair of Ardee District & Friends of Ardee Bog. Here’s to more runs, connections & positive vibes ahead! 💚"

🌿 Garden Design Course — Filling Up Fast! 🌿 Just a few spots remaining at these locations: 📍 Ardee – only 2 places left 📍 St. Fechin’s – only 3 places left 📍 Cooley Kickhams – 16 places left Don’t miss out! 🌱 📩 Book your place today by contacting Eugene at [email protected]

✨ Louth Social Prescribing Connection Café ✨ ☕ A friendly space to chat, connect & enjoy a cuppa 📍 LLDC, Park Street, Dundalk 🗓️ Tues 27 January ⏰ 10:30–11:30am No booking needed – everyone welcome 💚 #ConnectionCafe #LouthCommunity #SocialPrescribing #DundalkEvents

We’re hiring! Louth Local Development is recruiting a Programme Administrative Assistant (permanent, full-time). Salary €39,504, Drogheda-based, strong admin & finance support role in a values-driven organisation. Apply now 👉 bit.ly/LLDCPAA

🌿 Garden Design Training Course is filling fast! We've added a few more places due to popular demand: Places left: St. Feckins (11), Ardee (6), Cooley (18). Secure your place now by emailing [email protected] . First come, first served! #EU #LEADER #IrishGov #louth

Thinking about returning to education? 🎓 Our 14-week, 1 morning/week Taster Programme in Dundalk & Drogheda, run with DkIT, is for those living in Louth & on social welfare. Starts 10 Feb (Dundalk) & 12 Feb (Drogheda). Info: [email protected] #SICAP #CountyLouth #BackToEducation

🌱 LEADER Funding – EOIs Now Open! Planning a community-focused project for 2026–2027? Funding support may be available through the LEADER Programme. Share your idea and help make a positive local impact. Submit your EOI: ow.ly/IqhE50XzVEi 💚

🔥 Youth Fest Drogheda 2026 🔥 Fashion 👗 | Live Music 🎶 | Info Stands 🧠 Discover what’s on for young people outside school hours 📍 The Barbican Centre 📅 7 Feb | ⏰ 2–5pm 🎁 First 300 get an I Love Drogheda voucher! Bring friends & family 🙌 #YouthFestDrogheda #DroghedaYouth #SICAP #WhatsOnDrogheda ✨

✨ This week at Louth Parent Hub ✨ A packed week of support, play & connection across Louth 💛 From parent & toddler groups, breastfeeding support and pre/postnatal classes to sensory play, gaming clubs, fitness groups & LGBT+ youth sessions. 👉 www.louthparenthub.ie/events

📢 Pre-Apprentice Course – Information Session 📢 Thinking about starting a Pre-Apprentice Course? Join our info session to learn what’s involved and how to begin. 🗓 22 Jan 2026 ⏰ 2–4pm 👉 LAES clients: contact your Case Officer. Take the first step toward an apprenticeship & future employment

📢 Opportunity at St. Feckins GAA Community Centre 📢 We’re seeking a Rural Dweller to join the team. 🕒 19.5 hrs/week. 👤 Aged 50–66, living in Co. Louth & on a qualifying social welfare payment. 📩 Email [email protected] 📣 Please share!

🌿 Garden Design Training Course is filling fast! We've added a few more places due to popular demand: Places left: St. Feckins (11), Ardee (6), Cooley (18). Secure your place now by emailing [email protected] . First come, first served! #EU #LEADER #IrishGov #louth #GardenDesign

🚨 Biodiversity Recording 2025 🚨 Nature sightings are adding up fast! The most recorded species so far this year are the Red Fox (2,266), Red Admiral (1,794) and 7-Spot Ladybird (1,500). Every record counts for nature in Louth! 🌿🦊🦋 #BiodiversityIreland #NatureLouth

🌟 Drogheda Traveller Community – join us for the PHCTP Launch! 🌟 📅 18 Feb | ⏰ 10am-2.30pm | 📍 Marcy Hotel Meet the team, hear speakers & learn what it means for you & your family 💙 🎟️ Call/text Teresa 087 0017553 #TravellerHealth #YourHealthMatters #HSE #PHCTPDrogheda #SICAP

🎉 Youth Connect Fest Drogheda 🎉 📅 Sat 7 Feb | ⏰ 2–5pm 📍 Barbican Centre, Drogheda Live music 🎶 fashion shows 👗 loads of youth activities & services 🙌 🎁 €10 Love Drogheda voucher for first 300 in! 🎥 youtu.be/PePmzLtl35k #YouthConnectFest #DroghedaYouth #SICAP 🔥

🌿 Garden Design Training Course is filling fast! Places left: St. Feckins (9), Ardee (11), Cooley (15). Secure your place now by emailing [email protected] . First come, first served! #GardenDesign #LandscapeDesign #Horticulture #Training #louth

🌱 Still growing in January – Co. Louth! 🍀 Outdoors: garlic, onion sets & broad beans (Jan–Feb) Under cover: spinach, winter lettuce, rocket & spring onions (Jan–Feb) Indoors: herbs, microgreens & salad leaves 🌿 Harvest kale & leeks now! #IrishGardens #WinterGrowing #HomeGarden

A look back at the Rural Social Scheme in 2025 🌱 A huge thank you to all RSS participants for the incredible work carried out in communities throughout the year, and to all our sponsors for their continued support. We truly appreciate you all.

🔥 Youth Fest Drogheda 2026 🔥 Fashion 👗 | Live Music 🎶 | Info Stands 🧠 Discover what’s on for young people outside school hours 📍 The Barbican Centre 📅 7 Feb | ⏰ 2–5pm 🎁 First 300 get an I Love Drogheda voucher! Bring friends & family 🙌 #YouthFestDrogheda #DroghedaYouth #SICAP #WhatsOnDrogheda ✨

Thinking about returning to education? 🎓 Our 14-week, 1 morning/week Taster Programme in Dundalk & Drogheda, run with DkIT, is for those living in Louth & on social welfare. Starts 10 Feb (Dundalk) & 12 Feb (Drogheda). Info: [email protected] #SICAP #CountyLouth #BackToEducation

Thinking about returning to education? 🎓 Our 14-week, 1 morning/week Taster Programme in Dundalk & Drogheda, run with DkIT, is for those living in Louth & on social welfare. Starts 10 Feb (Dundalk) & 12 Feb (Drogheda). Info: [email protected]

NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR RURAL DWELLERS IN CO. LOUTH 🌾 Aged 50–66, living rurally and on a qualifying social welfare payment? The Rural Dwellers Scheme (RSS) pilot offers paid, community-based placements in Co. Louth. Only 7 places available. Contact [email protected]

Coming Spring 2026! Join our upcoming Garden Design for Biodiversity Workshop and discover how to create beautiful gardens that support wildlife and nature. Dates, times, locations and booking details will be shared in the New Year. Watch this space!

🌱 Exciting news! LEADER Funding EOIs are open for 2026–2027. Got a community project in mind? This is your chance to bring it to life and boost our rural communities. Share your idea today! 💡💚 Submit here 👉 ow.ly/IqhE50XzVEi Let’s grow together! 🤝

Are you 50+ living in a rural area of Co. Louth and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment? The Rural Dwellers Scheme pilot offers paid community placements. Only 7 places available. Contact [email protected] for details.

Sanctuary Runners met in Ardee on Fri, Dec 12 at 11am for a lovely walk along the Railway Walk. Afterwards, everyone enjoyed tea and a chat at Louth Local Development on Bridge Street. Great company, fresh air, and community spirit all around! 🏃‍♀️☕💬

🏃‍♀️💙 Ardee, we’re on the move! This Friday 12th December at 11am, join the Sanctuary Runners for a community run, jog or walk. All speeds, all backgrounds, all welcome. See you there! ✨ #Ardee #Louth #LouthChat #LoveLouth

👶🥄 The HSE Are Hosting a FREE Online Baby Weaning Workshop! Get expert guidance from CORU-registered Community Dietitians on introducing your baby to solid foods in this relaxed, 90-minute live session. 📅 Starts 10:30am 👉 Register here: register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Bab... #Louth #HSE