Organizational Development

West Side Resource Centre – a supportive, local ecosystem. Podcast with James Coyne

Best Practices, Engagement, Galway, Organizational Development, Podcast, Soft Skills Development

The Westside Resource Centre is a hub for the community where people can find resources and make connections to help kickstart their sustainability actions – there are resource centres and community hubs throughout Ireland: find yours and start your own action. In our latest podcast, Maeve from the Climate Connected series speaks with James Coyne, the CEO of the Galway Westside Resource Centre, about how his community-focused organisation is tackling climate and environmental issues from the ground up.

Stone Wall Festival — Rebuilding heritage the regenerative way

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 tourism (where vistors make a place better while they visit it): visitors learn a traditional craft, rebuild a section of wall, and leave a visible legacy on the Great Western Greenway.

Working with Nature: The Rosmurrevagh Dunes Conservation Project

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 restoration based in observation, care, and long-term commitment. Started by local farmers in 1996, the project began as an answer to bad erosion and . Over time, it became a leading example of learning together and how to protect the land from the sea using natural ways and not just building walls. Today, Rosmurrevagh is known as one of Ireland’s strongest sand dune systems. This was not just against erosion from the sea, but because the community learned to work with nature.

Aran Islands’ Energy Co-operative

Building Energy Use, Case Studies, Committee Tools, Community Energy, Energy at Home, Galway, Governance and Leadership, Organizational Development

A community owned energy cooperative representing the 3 Aran Islands. Lifetime membership is open to everyone who lives on the Islands for a fee of just €100. The cooperative is non-profit with all of the benefits going back into the community. The co-op shows how ordinary citizens can have big impacts on their community – but set things up right on a firm base.

REScoop Action Guide for Stakeholder Engagement

This guide provides practical advice on how to engage citizens and stakeholders in renewable energy cooperative (REScoop) projects. It covers a wide range of topics, including: How to get started with a REScoop project. How to organize and manage a REScoop. How to finance a REScoop project. How to involve citizens in the production, consumption, and governance of REScoop projects, How to promote cooperation between REScoops

Committee Tools:

Organizational Development

West Side Resource Centre – a supportive, local ecosystem. Podcast with James Coyne

Working with Nature: The Rosmurrevagh Dunes Conservation Project

Aran Islands’ Energy Co-operative

REScoop Action Guide for Stakeholder Engagement

Community Energy: A Practical Guide to Reclaiming Power

Tools for helping with Committee Setup (from SEAI SEC Programme)

Collection of Resources for Community Groups (from Galway PPN)