National Public Libraries Open Day is taking place this Saturday, 27 September. Libraries across Ireland will be promoting to all the wonderful array of services on offer for everyone in the community. #LibrariesOpenDay #TakeACloserLook

Minister Dara Calleary opened the 2025 National Rural Youth Assembly - bringing together 65 young people from across the country to share their vision for the future of rural communities. Their insights will help shape the next Our Rural Future policy from 2026 onwards.

Beidh Lá Oscailte Náisiúnta na Leabharlanna Poiblí ar siúl Dé Sathairn, an 27 Meán Fómhair - is é seo an t-am is fearr chun breathnú ar a bhfuil le fáil ag do leabharlann! Tabhair cuairt orainn agus faigh amach duit féin é! #LáOscailteNaLeabharlann #TógAmharcNíosGaire

Tá Conradh na Gaeilge anseo ag tabhairt eolais faoi dheiseanna fostaíochta le Gaeilge. Goitse chun labhairt leo ag Bloc 16, Sraith 3, Seastán 313 https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025

Do you need a prescription for a new book? Come and get a check up at the book clinic! Childrens Books Ireland are with us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025

Did you know you can borrow a book at our mobile library and return it to any other library? Get reading at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025

Have you got what it takes to scale the wall? Find out at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025

Want to learn more about hillwalking and rock climbing? Come down and chat to Mountaineering Ireland, and have a go on the climbing wall! Find us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025

Want to play with robots? Come down and interact with VEX Robotics robots! We're at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313. https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025

It's day 2! We have loads on, come and visit! We're at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025

Ministers Calleary and Buttimer visited our marquee, where they chatted, laughed and enjoyed all that was to offer at our exhibit. Visit us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025

This years Ploughing is located at Screggan, but do you know what Screggan means? Come down to find out from our Placenames branch! Visit us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 https://www.logainm.ie/en/

Tar chun labhairt le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta, buail isteach orainn ag Bloc 16, Sraith 3, Seastán 313 https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025

We had some delicious treats courtesy of 2210 Patisserie! 2210 were supported through LEADER. Come down and chat the LEADER team to find out more. Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025

Want to find out about how to join your local Public Participation network? Come down and chat to Bridie! Visit us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025

Ar mhaith leat a fháil amach cad is brí le do logainm as Gaeilge? Tabhair cuairt ar an Bhrainse Logainmneacha ag ár n-ollphuball! Bloc 16, Sraith 3, Seastán 313 https://www.logainm.ie/ga/

🚜And we're off! The National Ploughing Championships is here! Visit us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 https://loom.ly/h4LQ85k #GovPloughing2025 #Ploughing2025 #NationalPloughingChampionships #screggan

Minister Dara Calleary TD has announced €1.7m for 32 new community vehicles under the 2025 CLÁR programme. 🚐 Support for reduced mobility & cancer care 🚨 Vehicles for first responders & rescue groups 🥘 Meals on wheels services strengthened Read more: https://loom.ly/SqVG1LI

🚀 Minister Jerry Buttimer launched the Skills for Life programme today at the LexIcon, Dún Laoghaire 📚 ✅ 900+ events nationwide ✅ 6 key skill areas: digital, financial, media literacy, business, health & sustainability 👥 18,000+ participants expected 🔗 https://loom.ly/vZx_HU8

This Sunday 7th Sept at 3 pm the UK Government will test its emergency alert system. Those located in border counties may receive the alert and phones may vibrate for up to 10 seconds. There is no cause for concern, and no action required. Read more: https://loom.ly/odO6Vd0

Dé Domh 7 Meán Fómhair ag 3 pm déanfaidh Rialtas na Ríochta Aontaithe tástáil ar a sheirbhís foláirimh éigeandála. Tá seans go bhfaighidh daoine atá sna contaetha ar an teorainn an foláireamh seo. Níl aon chúis imní ann agus ní gá aon rud a dhéanamh. https://loom.ly/neL6_1I

Step into history on Ireland’s first waymarked trail 🥾 The Wicklow Way weaves from Dublin’s edge through moorland, valleys & ancient Glendalough to Clonegal. A richly varied route for every walker. 👉 https://loom.ly/wjzt0J8

Ministers Calleary and Buttimer announce over €1.6 million funding for St. Vincent de Paul and Protestant Aid. Read more: https://loom.ly/zc6lKaI

Fógraíonn na hAirí Calleary agus Buttimer maoiniú os cionn €1.6 mhilliún do Chumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól agus Protestant Aid https://loom.ly/GE4zEOA

🚜 We are only 2 weeks from this years National Ploughing Championships, and VEX Robotics are with us for the 3 days! Join us: Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 gov.ie/ploughing #GovPloughing2025

€35.7 milliún d'fhorbairt ché Inis Oírr An infheistíocht aonair is mó ar na hoileáin agus sa Ghaeltacht An chéad tionscadal a fógraíodh i ndiaidh athbhreithniú ar an Phlean Forbartha Náisiúnta https://loom.ly/M00hjeE

🚢 €35.75m approved for the Inis Oírr pier extension under the €275bn National Development Plan. ✅ Largest ever island & Gaeltacht investment ✅ Safer harbour + more berthage ✅ Completion in 2 yrs 🔗 https://loom.ly/W9I1qho

Fógraíonn na hAirí Calleary agus Chambers infheistíocht €35.7 milliún i bhforbairt ché Inis Oírr. https://loom.ly/M00hjeE

🚜We are only 3 weeks from this years National Ploughing Championships, and our 8 metre climbing wall will be there too! Have you got what it takes to climb it? Join us at Block 3. Row 16, Stand 313 gov.ie/ploughing #GovPloughing2025

The Bluestack Way is a 65km route through a true wilderness area of County Donegal in the north west of Ireland with great views as it traverses the Bluestack Mountains, a range of low rounded hills. It’s part of Ireland’s Walks Scheme and approved by Sport Ireland. sportireland.ie

4 seachtaine amach! Tá Sráidbhaile Rialtas na hÉireann ar ais ag #Ploughing2025 Lán de thaispeántais spreagúla idirghníomhacha, seo é bhur seans chun bualadh leis na daoine a oibríonn ar bhur son! 🗓️16-18 Meán Fómhair #GovPloughing2025

🚜 Only 4 weeks to go to this years National Ploughing Championships! We'll be there to at the Government of Ireland Village, with plenty of exhibits and activities! #GovPloughing2025

Walk in the footsteps of saints. 🚶‍♀️ Saint Declan’s Way is a 116 km pilgrim route from Cashel to Ardmore, retracing a 1,500-year-old journey and is part of the Walks Scheme. Find your trail at sportireland.ie

Minister Calleary approves €1.9m for the Language Assistants Scheme. Read more: https://loom.ly/0Ahw8zY

€1.9m ceadaithe ag an Aire Calleary do Scéim na gCúntóirí Teanga. https://loom.ly/9C96004

🌿 €8.7 million to boost 221 outdoor projects across Ireland — from trail upgrades to new amenities in every county. 🔗 https://loom.ly/CP_N4_k

Minister Dara Calleary has announced €8.7 million for 221 outdoor recreation projects nationwide 🌿 From walking trails to cycleways, water amenities to mountain access routes – this investment will boost communities across Ireland. More information > https://loom.ly/fAnqkXk

📢 The Public Consultation on the new policy to Support the Community and Voluntary Sector closes this Friday. Have your say > https://loom.ly/6I9fCg8

Minister Calleary announces five year partnership with Bord na Móna to support recreation trails in five counties. Read more: https://loom.ly/jRuc-d0

The Walks Scheme is helping to keep our trails beautiful, safe, and ready for adventure — from coastal loops to mountain paths and everything in between. For a weekend hike with friends, there’s a route waiting for you. 📍 Find your next walk here: https://loom.ly/i9tcDxc

Minister Calleary announces €14m in additional funding to Local Authorities for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways under the Local Improvement Scheme. Read more: https://loom.ly/8suOppU

Fógraíonn an tAire Calleary €14m i maoiniú breise do na hÚdaráis Áitiúla le haghaidh oibreacha uasghrádaithe ar bhóithre tuaithe agus lánaí faoin Scéim Feabhsúcháin Áitiúil. https://loom.ly/e8cTq84

A stakeholder consultation is currently underway to help shape the next strategy to support the Community and Voluntary sector in Ireland. Complete the consultation ⬇️ https://loom.ly/6I9fCg8

Minister Calleary announces €4 million investment at Coillte recreational sites in 2025 Read more: https://loom.ly/pNbpYHs

📣 A new 5-year strategy for Ireland’s community & voluntary sector is in the works! 🗣️ We want your input via a public consultation — open till 15 Aug 2025. Help shape the future ⬇️ https://loom.ly/6I9fCg8

Today is World Drowning Prevention Day, where people from across Ireland are encouraged to come together to remember those lost and raise awareness. Read more and watch personal water safety stories: https://loom.ly/FR-oGa8 #DrowningPrevention

Yesterday, Minister Calleary opened nearly €3M in regeneration works in Omeath, Co. Louth, delivering a new pedestrian zone and greenway arrival space that reconnects the village to its natural setting. Read more: https://loom.ly/cCHB4dE

A stakeholder consultation is currently underway to help shape the next strategy to support the Community and Voluntary sector in Ireland. Complete the consultation ⬇️ https://loom.ly/6I9fCg8

There are 123 Agricultural Shows taking place right across the country. Shows are a key component of life in rural Ireland. This year over €1 million in funding was provided by the Department supporting shows. Find out more about shows: irishshows.org

Minister Calleary reiterates the importance of CAP to rural Ireland. Read more: https://loom.ly/bfXWPjE