Module 3: Placemaking a powerful tool for community regeneration

THE Irish are said to be a nation of writers, and this love of books extends to miniature free libraries, which are popping up in hotels, train stations, schools and even in telephone boxes.

The Cuilcagh Way is a waymarked route that stretches for 33km through a breath taking patchwork of habitats in southern Fermanagh. The route can be walked in sections and provides stunning views, fascinating geology, mystifying wildlife, captivating archaeology and natural history: enough to whet anyone’s appetite for adventure.

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The obsession with self-driving cars and dockless cycles means pedestrians are often overlooked. But if we fail to accommodate those on foot, we ignore an essential part of what makes a city great

Irish Architecture Foundation in collaboration with The Matheson Foundation and Dublin City Council present The Play Park!

Public space lessonsDesigning and planning for play

It’s a long way from East Wall in Dublin to Kiltyclogher village in Co Leitrim but as they cruised west on the M4 this week, Rachel and Jason Ashe were very clear about why they have packed up and said goodbye to city life.

In this video, we talk with Joseph Sheerin of the KiltyLive Project, a social initiative from Kiltyclogher, County Leitrim, Ireland.

Coillte trail centre blue red black trails
Carpark opening hours as per coillte website and current covid regulations
no bike rental at this time
food and services in Coolaney Village <4mins cycle ,community cafe & toilet facilities in community park

Welcome to the Coolaney Mountain Bike Trail Network. This is a network of purpose-built singletrack trails and forest roads that are designed for use by mountain bikes on waymarked circular routes of between 3km and 22km in length. This is the first phase of an extensive trail system being built in the Ox Mountains, near Coolaney.

In this video, we speak with Damien McGuinn about the Coolaney National Mountain Bike Centre in Coolaney, County Sligo.

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Time Lapse Video of a Mural being painted over 3 Days on Thomas St in Limerick as part of the TomCat Festival 2013. Artists - Dermot McConaghy - Harry Humphreys & Catherine O'Halloran.

SEEK Festival is centred on promoting contemporary urban art in Dundalk, Ireland. By commissioning established and emerging artists locally, nationally and internationally, we aim to promote the town culturally and artistically, repositioning the area as a vibrant hub for creativity.

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Sligo Folk Park is located in the beautiful village of Riverstown, County Sligo. This community based attraction provides a true experience of rural life and Irish heritage at the turn of the late 19th Century.

O’CONNELL Street is set to be transformed in the coming weeks with plans for the introduction of a ‘parklet’ unveiled by the local authority. A parklet is an extension to the footpath offering seating and amenities. The measure has already proven popular in other parts of the country as part of efforts to support social distancing. CEO of Ennis Chamber Margaret O’Brien, reacting to the initiative, commented, “I’m looking forward to seeing how it will work.”

Cafe Fia (pop-up community cafe) Coolaney. Work has started on our permanent Cafe.

Cathal Mullaney chats to those behind Coolaney's Community Café which is set to open later in the summer and also to be the first in Connacht

In this video, we talk to Joseph Fogarty about his work as a Chairperson of the Coolaney Community Cafe in County Sligo, Ireland.

Offering inspiration and tips for the creation of art on roadways and public spaces.

The Parklet Manual is a comprehensive overview of the goals, policies, procedures, and guidelines for
creating a parklet in San Francisco. The Manual also serves as a resource for those outside of San Francisco working to establish parklet programs in their own cities.