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Latest stories from Irish people and communities making a difference
Cranmore Community Co-operative
The Cranmore Community Co-op proves that effective climate action begins by listening carefully to local residents. Instead of imposing pre-designed projects, the team visited roughly 400 homes to understand genuine local needs through surveys leading to direct conversations. The feedback directly shaped all future initiatives.
Kilkee and Loop Head DZ
The Loop Head Peninsula has been designated as a Decarbonising Zone (DZ) by Clare County Council. Home to just under 2,900 people, the DZ spans the three westernmost parishes of County Clare: Kilballyowen, Carrigaholt, and Kilkee.
Roscommon Town Decarbonising Zone (DZ)
Roscommon County Council has designated Roscommon Town as the Decarbonising Zone (DZ) for the county — recognising its role as the county’s central hub with its mix of public, commercial and residential functions, and its suitability as a test‑bed for climate‑action initiatives adapted to a rural/mid‑sized town context.
Enniscorthy DZ – Wexford
Enniscorthy Town has been designated by Wexford County Council as the Decarbonising Zone for County Wexford. Wexford County Council’s Climate Action Team is working with various stakeholders, including community groups and voluntary groups, local businesses and industry, schools, and the library, and many more, to deliver decarbonization actions and fulfil the vision for the Enniscorthy DZ.
County Meath’s Decarbonization Zones (DZs)
Meath County Council has designated 9 Decarbonising Zones (DZs) across the county, as part of its broader Climate Action Plan. This structure allows the council to take a county-wide, coordinated approach, which places particular emphasis on the nine designated DZ’s, while recognising that each DZ has unique challenges — for example, Bettystown, a coastal town, faces different issues than the inland town of Kells.
Web Tool Launches in Galway to Support Community-Led Sustainability in Ireland
ClimateConnected.ie, was officially launched yesterday in Galway, marking a significant step forward in empowering local groups, households and organisations to take practical, measurable climate action.