Northern & Western Regional Assembly

07/09/2026

🔔 Calls for Applications Now Open

NGOs, community groups and local organisations are invited to apply for sponsorship funding to help raise awareness and enhance the visibility of EU Cohesion Policy Funds in Ireland.

⭕Total funding available: approximately €15,000
⭕Maximum award per project: €2,500

📅 Application deadline: 9 October 2026

Eligible activities include events, conferences, capacity-building initiatives, website development and promotional activities that support the objectives of Cohesion Policy 2021-2027.

To find out more and submit your application follow this link - https://www.nwra.ie/call-for-applications-for-sponsorship-opportunities-to-enhance-communication-and-visibility-of-cohesion-funds/



Southern Regional Assembly Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly

03/09/2026

RuralProof - Interreg Europe project is making real impact through learning, adaptation and continuous improvement.

From theory to practice – and back again. 🔄

How can development ideas become real change in rural areas?

It is a continuous process of understanding local needs, learning from other regions, adapting ideas to local realities and turning them into practical action. The experience gained along the way can then feed back into policy and future development.

This is at the heart of the RuralProof approach: connecting knowledge, local experience and action to develop solutions that respond to the specific challenges and opportunities of rural areas.

Because meaningful change does not happen in a straight line, it grows through learning, adaptation and continuous improvement.

02/09/2026

❓How does the EU really work??❓

Follow the link to find out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PSF26P8wpzY

Discover our brand new video that brings the European Union to life...

01/09/2026

Ever spotted the CE mark on your laptop or washing machine? 💻

For more than 30 years, this marking shows that the manufacturer declares the item you’re buying meets high EU safety, health, and environmental standards.

You’ll find this mandatory mark across specific product categories, including electronics, toys, recreational gear, and medical devices.

Now flip your toaster over and act like you knew all of this yesterday. 🍞

Know what you are buying, check the first comment ↓

28/08/2026

A reminder that there are just 2 days left to vote in the ESF+ Social Innovation+ Initiative poll to help select the projects that will be showcased at the Social Innovation Forum 2026.

Ireland is represented by Project #1 and Project #3, and your support can help highlight Irish social innovation at a European level.

🔗 Vote here: https://socialinnovationplus.eu/social-innovation-match-sim/meet-the-social-innovators/

Thank you to everyone who has already taken part.

28/08/2026

💡💧𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰?

Water resilience is becoming a defining challenge for Europe –from extreme rainfall to prolonged droughts, cities are adapting to a rapidly changing reality.

Cities responding to the EUI Forward-Looking Survey ranked water management among their top priorities – confirming the urgency is real.

The EU Water Resilience Strategy sets a direction towards building a Europe that is better prepared for floods, droughts, and water scarcity, while also strengthening competitiveness and fostering innovation.

In this, cities are at the centre of this transformation and the 𝗘𝗨𝗜 𝗙𝗼𝗰𝘂𝘀𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗼𝗻 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 is where this shift becomes practice:
💡 testing real solutions
🤝 exchanging city experience
🔁 scaling what works

When?
📅 24-25 November 2026
📍 Bruges, Belgium

🔗 Join us and be part of shaping Europe’s water-resilient future. Register here: https://urban-initiative.pulse.ly/8bi8gfji5m

27/08/2026

Use your voice, help inform the EU's next long-term budget. 🇪🇺

The European Movement Ireland is inviting members of the public to take part in an Irish Citizen Dialogue on the Next EU Long-Term Budget (MFF). People from different backgrounds will come together to discuss the future of EU funding and what matter most to citizens, their families and communities.

📅 Monday, 7 September 2026
⏰ 9:00 - 13:30
📍 The Alex Hotel, Dublin 2

👉 Register here: https://www.europeanmovement.ie/european-mosaic-irish-citizen-dialogue-on-the-next-eu-long-term-budget/?fbclid=IwY2xjawT9GTdwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMERNajJRZVdUVVA1bWVPbTNzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeM7-jvu7fpW9B-3a2IZLSWYem5qpcR96clDsnTrXIgg8Czipp0Mu08YbxELA_aem_qV0AV58kbWrx4HyBmnO-gA

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How should the European Union invest in its future? European Movement Ireland is inviting members of the public to take part in a national dialogue on the EU's next long-term budget, known as the Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF).

26/08/2026

📣 Deadline Extended 📣

Join the NWRA planning team as Temporary Graduate Planner.

Successful applicants will have the opportunity to learn while making impact on the future development of communities in our region.

Two positions available. Apply here ➡️ https://www.nwra.ie/vacancies/

📅 Deadline has been extended until Thursday the 17th of September.

25/08/2026

🎓 The Leaving Cert is a milestone, but it's not the only pathway to success.

Across Ireland, ESF+ funded programmes help people of all ages access opportunities to learn, develop skills, gain qualifications and progress towards their goals.

Whether you're considering:
✅ Further education and training
✅ Apprenticeships and traineeships
✅ Skills development and lifelong learning
✅ Upskilling or reskilling for a changing job market
✅ Entrepreneurship and business supports
✅ Employment supports, including WorkAbility
✅ Community education and social inclusion programmes

There are opportunities to help you take the next step.

Everyone's journey is different. ✨ Your future. Your path.

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24/08/2026

🎇 NWRA were delighted to attend the official launch of An Binse Cliste – The Smart Bench at Glenveagh National Park as part of Heritage Week. 🌿

This innovative project brings together technology, research, design and environmental awareness to create new ways for visitors to connect with and understand our natural environment.

The Smart Bench uses embedded sensors to capture data on bird activity, air quality and dark skies, with an accompanying app enabling visitors to explore the data and learn more about the environment around them.

It was fantastic to see the collaboration between Atlantic Technological University, Wisar Lab & Technology Gateway, Data2Sustain, Donegal County Council, the National Parks and Wildlife Service and wider partners come to life at Glenveagh.

The launch at Glenveagh marked an important milestone for the project, with the another Smart Bench installed at Fort Dunree, Co. Donegal on Friday and Connemara National Park in the coming weeks.

Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this exciting project from concept to reality. We look forward to seeing how An Binse Cliste continues to inspire visitors to Sit, Connect & Discover. 🌱