Community Foundation Ireland publishes ‘A Sense of Place’ Local Election Manifesto. Councils are being urged to back the roll out of pilot local funds which would see private giving and public funding working together to deliver community services.

The ‘Whole Wild World’ Tour, a unique initiative by Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde, will begin a 1,400km journey from Malin Head to Mizen Head on Monday, 15th April, bringing over 35 much-loved authors and illustrators to schools, libraries, bookshops and cultural events along the west coast over a two-week tour.

At the launch of 65 Roses Day, Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) called for increased Government funding for fertility support, assessment and treatment for people living with cystic fibrosis across the country. Ambassador Rosanna Davison announced an overall fund-raising target of €300,000 to help fund services for people with cystic fibrosis.

On average, 100 young people die in Ireland each year because of Sudden Adult Death Syndrome (SADS). Many of these deaths could be prevented by identifying heart conditions at an early stage.

The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) and the Irish Network Against Racism (INAR) have launched a report which details the perceptions and experiences of racial discrimination in Ireland of people from ethnic minority communities when interacting with members of An Garda Síochána.

The Generation Glas programme supports 15-18-year-olds to become sustainability ambassadors, so that they can engage underrepresented groups in green issues, including through the delivery of co-designed sustainability events in their own communities.

A new national programme to establish multicultural singing groups in towns nationwide will be rolled out by the Family Resource Centre National Forum across Ireland. The initiative – ‘One Town One Voice’ – has a specific focus on bringing members of the community together, whether they are long-time residents or new to the community.

Cardiovascular disease is a leading cause of death in men and women in Ireland. For many with premature heart disease and stroke, this can be delayed or even prevented. We have established 8 Heart Healthy Habits that can help you to keep on top of your heart health.

Laureate na nÓg Patricia Forde has announced the route and schedule of her upcoming, first-of-its-kind ‘Whole Wild World Bus Tour’, which will bring children’s writers and illustrators to schools, libraries, bookshops and cultural venues all along the west coast of Ireland this April.