Imeachtaí Pobail agus Nuacht - Community Events and News
Letterkenny Autism Family Support Group - World Autism Awareness Day
Join Us in Raising Awareness – World Autism Awareness Day, 2 April 2026
To mark World Autism Awareness Day on 2 April, you are considered supporting this important initiative by encouraging staff to wear blue, sharing an awareness message on social media, or displaying information in public offices.
Additionally, it would be greatly appreciated if you could consider organising a small fundraiser in support of the Letterkenny Autism Family Support Group. Donations can be made directly through their official website donate button:
(https://www.autismlk.com/)
Cara House
The following are some events coming up over the next couple of weeks:
Free Movie Matinee screening of Casablanca at Cara House FRC, Tuesday 02nd March @ 2pm – Booking Essential by calling 083 863 8315
Free Generations in Creation – A collaborative event with Donegal Youth Service and Cara House FRC, inviting community members over the age of 60 to take part in a crafts and conversation afternoon on Wednesday 11th March.
Spaces limited - Booking Essential by calling 083 863 8315
Free SEAI Home Energy Grants Information Afternoon at Cara House FRC – Thursday 12th March @ 2pm. All community members welcome
Mill River Conservation Group
"The Coast Starts At My Feet"
A great online event from the Mill River Conservation Group Buncrana. They will be looking at how what we do inland impacts our rivers, drains and ultimately the sea, with practical ideas for community action, pollution prevention and climate resilience.
Saturday 28 February | 10:00am – 12:00pm ONLINE
More details HERE
Stop Food Waste Day 2026: It’s All About Bread
Full details available HERE
EAPN Ireland
Newsflash February 2026 available HERE
Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI)
DFI Newsletter February 2026 available to read HERE
PEACEPLUS Common Ground Project
Common Ground is a three-year PEACEPLUS funded programme led by the Northern Ireland Federation of Housing Associations (NIFHA), in partnership with ICSH in ROI and Housing Associations across NI. The project is centred on supporting Housing Boards as community anchors, offering meaningful, practical support to strengthen community cohesion, inclusion, leadership, and cross-border collaboration through a social housing lens.
.If you are interested in having a conversation, please contact
Claire Heaney-McKee, Border Counties Coordinator – PEACEPLUS Common Ground Project
Irish Council for Social Housing | 50 Merrion Sq. East | Dublin 2
Mob: +44 7513870237
Creative Brain Week
Booking is now open for Creative Brain Week, featuring a dynamic mix of world-leading neuroscientists, educationalists, health policy makers, artists, and innovators who will explore the intersection of the brain and creativity.
This year’s theme is ‘Thinking. Better. Together.’ The event will take place from March 2–6, 2026.
Tickets are free, but availability is limited, and the speakers' program tends to fill up quickly. Click on the link to secure your space!
Full details available HERE
Invasive Species Week 2026
Invasive Species Week 2026 will take place from the 22nd to the 28th June.
Invasive Species Week is coordinated by members of the British-Irish Council to raise awareness on invasive species and actions to prevent their spread.
If you are planning an event or would like us to highlight any of the work you or your organisation is doing on invasive species, please get in touch.
Email: invasives@biodiversityireland.ie and put Invasive Species Week in the subject line.
