by Lugh@climateconnected | Oct 2, 2025 | Best Practices, Governance and Leadership, Mayo, Podcast, Social Entrepreneurship
HIGHLIGHT: In this podcast episode, Maeve interviews Carol Loftus, of the Sustainable Energy Community in Mulranny, Mayo. The discussion highlights the journey of Mulranny from a fading tourist spot to a thriving model of community-driven sustainable development....
by Lugh@climateconnected | Oct 1, 2025 | Circular Economy, Community Stories, Galway, Social Entrepreneurship, Travel/Commuting
An Meitheal Rothar is a not-for-profit Co-operative and Sustainable Business run by a team that creates positive change. It was born from the idea that people could come together in a group or a cooperative to help each other as part of a community. An Meitheal Rothar...
by Lugh@climateconnected | Oct 1, 2025 | Best Practices, Committee Tools, Engagement, Governance and Leadership, Podcast
HIGHLIGHT: The Mulranny story demonstrates that transformative climate and community action is possible through a structured model of deep community engagement, respectful collaboration, and strategic coordination. It proves that when citizens are genuinely empowered...
by Lugh@climateconnected | Sep 30, 2025 | Biodiversity, Case Studies, Case Studies, Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives, Organizational Development, Social Entrepreneurship
What started as a small, hands‑on community weekend became an example of regenerative tourismwhen visitors get involved in doing something while they visit a place that leaves the place better than when they arrived: visitors learn a traditional craft, rebuild a...
by Lugh@climateconnected | Sep 30, 2025 | Best Practices, Biodiversity, Case Studies, Environmental and Sustainability Initiatives, Governance and Leadership, Organizational Development
The Rosmurrevagh Dunes Project is a very strong example of community-led ecological restorationbringing a natural system back to itself: clean and healthy based on observation, care, and long-term commitment. Started by local farmers in 1996, the project began as an...
