Community Exchange

This is the Activelink Community Exchange noticeboard.

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Maynooth University: Post-graduate Programmes - Department of International Development

Join us at the Department of International Development, Maynooth University, on our PG and MA programmes, which start in September 2025 (full- or part-time). These include our PG Cert. in Global Citizenship Education, MA in International Development, and our MA in International Peacebuilding, Security and Development Practice.

Co Kildare

SafeTALK Training (Suicide Alertness for Everyone) - Ballinasloe

safeTALK is a 3½ hour ‘suicide alertness’ programme that prepares participants to identify and engage with persons who may be having thoughts of suicide. Participants learn how to provide practical help by using the steps of TALK (Tell, Ask, Listen and Keepsafe) and also gain information on the supports and resources available locally, regionally and nationally.

Ballinasloe, Co Galway

Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme

The purpose of the Non-Mainstream Music Education Bursary Scheme is to provide support to established, smaller-scale, non-mainstream music education or community music initiatives with limited or no access to other forms of public funding, through a cash grant.

Nationwide

Dublin Simon Community: Beyond the Trail

Immerse yourself in the stunning landscapes of the Wicklow Way as you journey to Ireland’s Smallest Festival – Beyond the Pale. Join our guided hike through breathtaking scenery, leading you straight to the festival grounds. Raise €350 or more and enjoy fast-track entry to the festival and the chance to make a real impact in support of Dublin Simon Community.

Wicklow

The Focus Ireland Podcast

The Focus Ireland Podcast hosted by Clare McKenna explores the complexities involved across the homelessness landscape. In each episode, Broadcaster and Podcaster Clare McKenna, along with an array of guests, delves into the nuances of homelessness, the areas we don’t normally have time to discuss in the media and elsewhere.

Nationwide

Step Up For Family Carers 5km Fun Walk

Family Carers Ireland is calling on communities across the country to step up and stand in solidarity with family carers by taking part in Step Up for Family Carers, a 5km fundraising walk on Sunday, April 13th.

Nationwide

National Disability Authority seeks an Expert by Experience

The NDA is seeking an expert by experience to review applications for three externally funded research proposals in 2025. To ensure that the research we fund is relevant to disabled people and includes elements of collaborative research the NDA requires an independent expert by experience to assist us in the evaluation of funding applications.

Nationwide

Irish Hospice Foundation: Living with Grief - A Bereavement Information Evening

There will be representatives from a range of local bereavement support services at the event. Attendees can take away some information leaflets about the services and, if they wish, can talk with service representatives about the support they provide. For those unable to attend the event in person, this event will be live streamed via Zoom.

Dublin 8 & Online

Irish Hospice Foundation: Lunch & Learn - Grief Cafés

The Lunch & Learn Bereavement Network sessions are targeted at people who work in bereavement, such as professionals and volunteers. These events are run by Irish Hospice Foundation, Irish Childhood Bereavement Network and the Local Bereavement Network.

Online

IDEA: Webinar - “Exploring Contemporary Issues through Global Citizenship Education: Palestine”

The Irish Development Education Association (IDEA) is inviting participants to register now for the second session of our 2025 webinar series: "Exploring Contemporary Crises and Issues through Global Citizenship Education: Palestine". This will explore the current war on Gaza but also the long-standing oppression and conflict in Palestine through the lens of peace and justice.

Online / Zoom

HUGG: Volunteer Information Session

We will hold a LIVE Volunteering Information Session over Zoom on Thursday 10th April. Our information sessions provide a brief background on HUGG, and details on everything involved in volunteering with HUGG including what opportunities are available, and what training and supports we offer.

Online / Nationwide

Carmichael’s Spring Summer 2025 Scheduled Training Programme

Carmichael’s Spring Summer 2025 Scheduled Training Programme is kindly sponsored by BoardEffect. BoardEffect delivers an agile board management solution optimised for governance leaders of nonprofits, higher education institutions, community healthcare organisations, and credit unions with the right tools, analytics, and insights to drive more efficient, transparent, and secure governance.

Online / Dublin 7

TechStorm Consulting: Free 1 Day Website Health Check for Nonprofit & Charity Organisations

TechStorm Consulting Ltd, headquartered in Dublin, is proud to support nonprofit and charity organisations across Ireland and the UK with creative, responsive, and affordable website solutions. We now offer a Free 1-Day Website Health Check to help organisations assess and improve their online presence, usability, and performance.

Nationwide

Suicide or Survive: Free Half-Day Wellness Workshop - Kells

Attending a Wellness Workshop is a great opportunity for you to take time out and learn a wide range of simple practical and effective tools and tips that can be used in your everyday life to improve your own wellness. These workshops aim to help you understand and take charge of your own mental health.

Kells, Co Meath

National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2025

We want to celebrate your inspiring work that you do within your community. The National Lottery are seeking entries to this year’s Good Causes Awards. The competition will culminate with a National Final awards ceremony which will take place in October 2025.

Nationwide

The Five Lamps Arts Festival

The Five Lamps Arts Festival 2025 is here! and we are excited to celebrate two weeks of extraordinary arts and culture with you. Mark your calendars for March 24th to April 6th, 2025, as we come together to experience the magic of theatre, music, art, and more.

Dublin

Diabetes Ireland: Diabetes & Menopause Webinar with Olivia Mc Cabe

We are excited to announce an informative webinar on Menopause and Diabetes for both Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes. This webinar will provide valuable insights into the effects of menopause on diabetes management and offer practical tips for navigating this stage of life while living with diabetes.

Online / Zoom

Arctic Challenge for the Irish Heart Foundation

A team of women will be taking on the Arctic Challenge to raise vital funds and awareness around women's heart health - because Her Heart Matters! Support the women who are taking on the Arctic Challenge.

Nationwide

AsIAm’s Same Chance Walk

The Same Chance Walk for Autism is AsIAm’s annual fundraising event, bringing communities together to raise awareness and support for Autistic people in Ireland. By taking part, you help ensure that every Autistic person has the same chance to fully participate in society.

Nationwide