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Threads of Time: New Cultural Lecture Series and Heritage Event Announced for Inishowen
Inishowen Development Partnership is pleased to launch Threads of Time, a six‑part programme of public talks accompanied by a dedicated heritage excursion. Running from 22 March to 9 May 2026 at An Grianan Hotel, Burt, the…

IDP Launches I‑STAR Network to Unite Community Against Racism
Young People Shine in Pre‑Christmas Community Kitchen Programme
IDP Recognised as a Fairtrade Workplace
Inishowen Job Fair – A Gateway to Local Employment Opportunities
Threads of Time: New Cultural Lecture Series and Heritage Event Announced for Inishowen
Ihishowen Development Partnership Celebration of Learners Event held in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel.
Inishowen learners celebrated at annual event in Buncrana
IDP End of Year Newsletter 2025
Merry Christmas from Inishowen Development Partnership!
Find out more about our new HARC project in first community newsletter
IDP Launches New EU Project RISE for Young Climate Leaders
IDP Launches New ‘Waste Less Save More’ Booklet to Help Cut Food Waste and Save Money
Vital Voices to Light Up Buncrana Cinema with Intercultural Celebration
Launch of HARC Project
ChangeMaker Seeds Of Change Community awards: Kate O'Callaghan project worker ChangeMakers, Helen McLaughlin and Mary McDermott Barrackhill Community Gardens, Hazel Russell Rathmullan Tidy Towns, John Coyle Nazarath Walled Garden Group, Anne Gill Swilly Gardening Club, , Rosemary Grain PobailLe Cheile, Eilish McGlynn Letterkenny Tidy Towns, Bernie Sweeney Dunfanaghy family resource centre, Denise McCool IDP and Charles Gorney Donegal ETB
Empowering Donegal Communities to Tackle Global Issues Locally
New wellbeing initiative aimed at tackling isolation launched in Moville
New Programme Launches in Carndonagh to Support Family Carers
IDP Study Visit to Rathlin Island
A Foundation for the Future: IDP to Create Purpose-Built Community Space in Buncrana
Buncrana walk to celebrate Refugee Week and Community Champions
Steering Committee: Myra McAuliffe, Kate O'Callaghan project worker, Shauna McClenaghan IDP, Denise McCool IDP, Roisin O'Hara Trocaire and Catherine Friel Donegal ETB
Changemakers Seminar urges communities to rethink food systems from the ground up
Employment opportunities galore at IDP Job Fair
Free “Walk With Me” programme to support carers in Greencastle
Information Evening on forming Solar PV “Meitheal” in Carndonagh
IDP launch new program that supports family carers
Eco Buncrana: Public Consultation Sessions Continue – Have Your Say!
IDP SICAP Small Grants Programme opens for 2025
IDP launch new training calendar
Moville crowd inspired to respect nature and make changes
at the IDP, IFI. Embrace event in An Grianan Hotel on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson
Irish and Ulster-Scots tradition brought together in spectacular night in Burt
Healthy Food Made Easy is coming back to Muff!!
Celebrating Inishowen learners at special event in Buncrana
IDP hosting special event to celebrate the life of Robert Burns in Burt
IDP hosts free webinar for parents to help with Defective Concrete Block stress at home
ChangeMakers Donegal to launch Trócaire exhibition at unique Climate Justice event
IDP to roll out new Health and Wellbeing programme for farmers in Buncrana and Carn
Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP) Change Makers Sustainability Passport Project conference in An Grianan Hotel, Burt on Friday last. Photo Clive Wasson
Become a Change Maker with the Seeds of Change Grant
Large crowd attend IDP information event with SEAI
Free quit smoking programmes to kick off in Carndonagh and Buncrana next week
IFAN Activities for October
Small Grants Round 2 Scheme launched
New Parenting Programme to support parents who children have ADHD
IFAN activities for September
IDP joins forces with the Breen Centre for new cross border project for women
Small Grants Programme Open for applications
Talking Wild with Éanna Ní Lamhna at ECO Inishowen event in Carn
IFAN Activities for August
Inishowen’s Healthcare CE scheme giving people real employment and training opportunity
IFAN members monthly activities for July
Buncrana Volunteer Fair set to highlight exciting new opportunities
Collaborative approach to get dedicated Walking and Cycling Hub for Inishowen
IFAN members monthly activities for June
Walk down memory lane with unique local screening at Buncrana Cinema
IFAN members monthly activities
Inishowen forestry and compost producers supported by LEADER shortlisted for National Awards in Dublin
Learn more about voting ahead of local elections with IDP and ChangeMakers
Call for Expression of Interests for 2023-2027 LEADER allocation
Inishowen Projects success in Recreation Funding
Pathways to Work Information Event for BME communities in Donegal
Scores of new career options on offer at Inishowen Job Fair
IFAN members monthly activities
Inishowen, Can We Quit? Yes, We Can!
Embrace Equity
Inspiring Inclusion at International Women’s Day celebration in Carndonagh
SICAP 2024 Small Grants Fund is launched
Inishowen’s new Health and Social Care CE scheme perfect for people keen to re-enter the workforce
A free fun filled afternoon of drama music and dance in Buncrana’s St Mary’s Hall
DCB info session aims to allay concerns for construction workers in Inishowen
NZEB Training Unit arrives in Buncrana for first time
How to Green Your Wardrobe with ChangeMakers in Carndonagh
IDP joins forces with HSE to be recruitment and education fair to Inishowen
New support group aims to help siblings of children with special needs
Inishowen Development Partnership Staff
‘Ageing Well’ is a huge hit in Inishowen!
New healthcare CE scheme to be piloted in Inishowen with IDP
Accredited Intercultural Studies course to take place in October
Calling Inishowen Businesses to apply for the LEADER Food Initiative before August Deadline!
Booking open for Eco Inishowen Event in Carn
Celebrating Eco Inishowen at special event in Carn
Tender for the development of a Social Enterprise Strategy for Inishowen
Exhibition to mark World Refugee Day at Buncrana Library
IDP to hold workshop to give advice and tips on DCB redress scheme in Carndonagh
Donegal Local Community Development Committee to host public consultation events across the county
Free menopause workshop aims to help and support women in their own communities
IDP offering QQI Level 5 course – Understanding Community Development
Ambitious plans for greener Inishowen with ISEC
Buncrana home gets retrofit with help from SEAI and IDP
Frustration at Data incident involving Evide Software
Free breakfast chef bootcamp aims to get people into hospitality industry
IDP Launches MICA/Defective block support service
Healthy Food Made Easy comes to Buncrana
Inishowen community groups given opportunity to win €10,000 energy windfall
IDP launches new employment and wellbeing support workshop this Social Inclusion Week
Award winners on the night back l-r Lena Porter, Geraldine Mullan, Avril McMonagle, Mary McKinney, Mary M Doherty, Mildred Gill, Eileen Doherty. Front l-r Michaela McDaid, Roseena Toner, Liz Le Masurier, Christina Barr and Cathy Kelly
The Inspirational Women of Inishowen as nominated by you!
IDP COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAMME
The future of music and creativity is safe with Inishowen teens
Free stop smoking programme targeting Inishowen smokers and vapers
Celebrating Inishowen women in special event in Ballyliffin
at the Inishowen Development Partnership Arise launch in the Malin Head Community Centre on Thursday last. Photo Clive WassonIDP launch Main Community Centre on Thursday last. Photo Clive Wasson
Inishowen to be a ‘hot spot’ for social enterprise
New IT Courses for 2023
Celebrating the Ukrainian Old New Year with IDP in Carndonagh
Moville and Greencastle Volunteer Fair to take place next week
Could childcare be the new career you’ve been waiting on?
We Can Quit? Yes, We Did!
Mica awareness week aims to make supports more accessible
IDP Winner of Aontas STAR Award in 2022
Community groups urged to apply for grant that highlights global theme
CAP, FLAG and ACRES are top priority at farm/fishing night in Carndonagh
Hand painted watercolour Ukraine flag background
Ukrainian Response Grant Programme
Free cookery/deli course with IDP
Inishowen, Can We Quit? Yes, We Can!
SMART VILLAGE TRAINING IS COMING TO MALIN HEAD AND NEWTOWN!
FREE barista course with IDP this October
Buncrana is ‘One Good Community’
Event Planning Masterclasses for Community Groups
IT Courses Sept/Autumn ’22
CHANCE Project launch and a big Changemakers milestone
ACRES could be ‘lifeline’ for local farmers
Eco Inishowen leading the way
Our latest Newsletter AVAILABLE NOW!
ECO Carn Action Against Invasives
Volunteer Fair in Carndonagh
Claire Irwin (Irwin Consulting) with Shauna McClenaghan (IDP Joint CEO) at INBusiness
INBusiness with ‘Room To Improve’ Q.S. Claire Irwin a Great Success!
Inishowen Smart Village Training coming to Culdaff & Moville
‘Room to Improve’ Q.S. to speak at the next IDP INBusiness Event
INBusiness Launches with the Search to find ‘Inishowen’s Best Breakfast 2022’
at the Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP) EnpowHer Event in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel on Thursday last. Photo -Clive Wasson
IDP Successful EmpowHER Inishowen Event
IDP Launch INBusiness
Community Food and Nutrition Positions Available
IDP COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAMME
Get your ‘Besties’ together! Mammy Banter to speak at unique ‘EmpowHER’ Event for Women in Inishowen
Inishowen Smart Village Training Next Stops: Carndonagh and Buncrana
CARNDONAGH CELEBRATES FAIRTRADE FORTNIGHT 2022
Blue-C: Collaborating Coastal Communities
SMART VILLAGES PROJECT FOR BUNCRANA AND CARNDONAGH
The Happiness Project: A New York Times Bestseller, connecting Women in Inishowen
Barista Training Feb 23/24
Exciting Smart Village project coming to Inishowen!
Delight as Dare2Dip! nominated for an Aontas STAR Award 2022
IFAN GROUP OFFERING SUPPORTS FOR MICA AFFECTED FAMILIES IN INISHOWEN
QQI Level 4 Food Safety incorporating HACCP – ONLINE
The THRIVE Programme returns with another FREE workshop for Social Enterprises, Community and Voluntary Groups in Inishowen
Inishowen hosts International webinar sharing the health benefits of nature
Communications QQI Level 4 (Minor Award)
Applications open for The Social Enterprise Regeneration Programme 2021
Barista Essentials
QQI Level 4 Food Safety incorporating HACCP
IT Courses & Workshops coming Sept’ 21
August Wellbeing and Environment workshops
The Stage is Set for Music Collaboration Across Europe
IDP Virtual Launch of “People, Place Progress – Our Vision for the Future”
Dare to Dip!
Donegal’s Decarbonisation Journey has started in Inishowen
Autumn 2021 Walking Festival: Save the Date!
Deadline Extended
IDP welcome increased LEADER allocation for 2021 & 2022
Wellbeing from Nature International Project launched for Inishowen
Envision Inishowen
Wainfest-Arts and book festival for children! Date: 3rd-11th October
IDP Rolling on through Covid
IDP May Community Bulletin
IDP Community Newsletter
IFAN Directory
HSE COVID-19 Information Booklet
COVID19 IDP Response Booklet
Photos from the IDP Pass It On – YOURS Programme PEACE IV DCC
Launch of Innovation Inishowen Skillnet
IDP Training Programme 2020
Customer Service Excellence Training Workshop
December 2019 Newsletter
IDP invites tenders for Development and Delivery of ‘Thinking Freedom’ Workshops
“Pass It On” – An Intergeneration Male Programme 55+ or under 18 years of age
IDP wish to invite applications for a Community & Social Enterprise Development Officer
It is getting cold outside! Attic and Cavity Wall Insulation available
WARMER HOMES SCHEME
Inishowen Development Partnership (IDP) Announce Funding Boost for Social Enterprises in the Inishowen Region
IDP seeking to set up a Panel of Trainers 2019-2022
IDP Newsletter September 2019 Edition
10-week Furniture Restoration & French Polishing Workshop
It is getting cold outside! Attic and Cavity Wall Insulation available
WARMER HOMES SCHEME
FREE Home Insulation – Warmer Home Scheme
Country Market
Feel Good Fortnight Programme 2019
IDP working towards A Sustainable Energy Environment for the Community
SEAI Energy Awards 2019
Donegal Disability Directory of Services
IDP Wellbeing Report
MEDLIT – MEDIA LITERACY FOR MIGRANT WOMEN
Workshop – Complying with the Charities Governance Code
April 2019 Newsletter
Tender for development of IDP Strategic Plan 2019-2022
Social Inclusion Transport Support Fund 2019
Calling all Inishowen Businesses – Border Regional Enterprise Awards
Barista Training Courses
LEADER FUNDING CALL
1-Day FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
Allergen Awareness Workshop
IT Training Schedule 2019
Start Your Own Business Course
It is getting cold outside! Attic and Cavity Wall Insulation available
Better Energy Warmer Homes Scheme
Tenders sought for development & delivery of Concern Worldwide ‘Thinking Equal’ Workshops
IDP December 2018 Newsletter
2-Day FOOD SAFETY TRAINING
Crisis Management Workshop
Managing anxiety in children & supporting them to worry less
The Directory of Disability Services in Donegal
It is getting cold outside! Attic and Cavity Wall Insulation available
WARMER HOMES SCHEME
Barista Course
Are you interested in a Career in Childcare?
“CHOICES4U” IDP hosting an upcoming Training and Education Event
LEADER Funding call for Inishowen
Lands of Eogain – 4th Inishowen Lecture
GDPR Workshop
IDP August 2018 Newsletter
It is getting cold outside! Attic and Cavity Wall Insulation available
WARMER HOMES SCHEME
Autumn 2018 IT Courses at IDP
Change Makers Seeds for Change Small Grant Scheme NOW OPEN
Inishowen‘s new exciting Chance Programme
“Grow It Yourself” 3-Day Community Horticultural Programme
Community Archaeology Training Project for Inishowen, 2018
Child Protection Training
“Inishowen Development Partnership Delighted to be part of €15 million LEADER Food Initiative”
Financial Planning Workshop – For any person or small Business Owner with an interest in financial planning
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Applications are NOW being accepted by IDP for Social Inclusion Transport Fund 2018
Chef Culinary Skills KNEAD Programme
Start Your Own Business Course – April 2018
Seminar/Workshop to explore the development of the local economy
Fair Trade Fortnight BIG BREAKFAST
Stepping Stones To A New You!
Information event on the new Fáilte Ireland “Welcome Standard”
Inishowen’s First Youth Road Safety Conference comes to Buncrana
Cross Border Project for Older People
ECDL Starting in Buncrana in April 2018
Electronic Engineering QQI Level 4 Training
2-day Food Safety Training in Glengad
BARISTA WORKSHOP
Microsoft Office & Digital Media Skills 5 week Programme
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Youth Development Officer
Childcare Training Opportunity
Sewing Skills
ZERO WASTE WORKSHOP
Tender sought
IFAN Directory – Supports & Services for Families in Inishowen
Tender sought for Development and Delivery of ‘Thinking People’ Workshops for Primary Schools in Inishowen
IDP sign new 5 year Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme contract for Inishowen
Information evening – 2018 Dubai Duty Free Irish Open in Ballyliffin July 5th/8th
IDP Newsletter
Free Home Insulution – Warmer Homes Scheme
The recent IDP/IFAN Food Initiative Project that took place in Drumfries Youth Club
Wednesday’s Sewing Club
Free Basic Digital Media Skills Programme to be delivered at IDP
Start Your Own Business Nov 2017
Safefood Ireland/Community Food Iniative in association with IDP/IFAN is hosting our Family Cook Out
Group attending the Introduction to Beekeeping
Inishowen Celebration of Budding Chefs
Introduction to Beekeeping
Training Courses available from IDP
KNEAD (Knowledge Nutrition Experience And Development) Programme
Workshop: Marketing Your Business in a Digital World
IDP Flood Information Booklet
Start Your Own Business Course September 2017
March Newsletter 2017
Digital Media Skills Programme
IDP Leader Funding is now Open
Tenders sought for Review and Case Study Analysis of the Change Makers Project
UNDERSTANDING HUMAN TRAFFICKING – FREE WORKSHOPS IN LOCAL LIBRARIES AROUND DONEGAL
Social Inclusion Transport Small Grants Scheme
WANTED – INISHOWEN COMMUNITY REPS!
Are you interested in the Wider World & Your Place In It?….If so then this GLOBAL DEVELOPMENT QQI LEVEL 6 Course is for you
Rural Development Programme (LEADER) 2014-2020
Do you want a career in Childcare? If so then join a Childcare Community Employment Scheme
IDP invite applications for an Enterprise Development Support Officer (P/T 20 hours/week)
Applications for Tutors/ Facilitators for the various QQI and non accredited programmes which we deliver
Social Inclusion Transport Fund – Small grants scheme announced.
A invite to a PPN public meeting on Local Authority Reform and the Increasing use of commissioning as a means of funding community, voluntary and environmental projects. The event takes place on 5th July at Dillons Hotel, Letterkenny 6.30 to 8.30pm….All welcome.
A Feast of Music, Song & Dance from Ireland, Scotland & USA …….Lughnasa at Grianan Fort, Burt, Co. Donegal
An exciting one day Horticultural Training Programme
Leader Programme Update……….
Attention Job Seekers a Barista Workshop coming Wednesday 29th June 2016
Local Youth Club Grant Scheme 2016 is now open
Inishowen Development Partnership, Buncrana is 1 of 13 groups awarded Funding to Community Food Initiatives to help tackle Food Poverty across the island of Ireland
2016 Irish Local Development Company (ILDN) BTWEAS Enterprise AWARDS
‘Coming and Going’ Workshop exploring the current migration and refugee crisis
FREE Information Session On the Governance Code for Members of the Community and Voluntary Sector in Inishowen
Health, Mind & Body Coaching Programme – ‘Preparing Yourself for Life’ – is a 8-week programme starting on 1st February