What we do
Clare Local Development Company (CLDC) is a local, community-led organisation committed to the support and empowerment of communities and individuals in County Clare. We work collaboratively to deliver innovative programmes that support inclusion, equality, diversity, sustainable economic development and positive environmental impact.
Click on the video to meet some of our staff and hear about our ethos and vision. Or, head over to Positive Community Impact to see some examples of our work.
Clare Local Development Company News
Stay up to date with our most recent news and updates
May Highlights
Check out all the upcoming events, locally hosted by ourselves as well as national summits and conferences! Find info about funding, grants, and training, and see some CLDC staff news as well.
CLDC seeks new Board members!
Nominations must be made by members of CLDC. Please visit our Membership page to find out more! For more info, please email members@cldc.ie.
Let’s make sure that ALL voices are heard!
**Everyone who lives in Clare can vote in the Local Elections!** In preparation for the June 7th Elections, we (along with some of our other community organisation friends!) will be running two public stalls in Clare, for National Voter Registration Day on April 30th,...
Poetry shows us what is possible
The poem you see here was written by Daniel Meehan, a participant in our “Stepping Stones” programme. Stepping Stones is a personal development programme that supports people to develop both personally and professionally. Daniel shows us poetically the impact that...
Transforming Lives Through Horses: A Clare Social Enterprise delivers positive change
In the tranquil Clare countryside, Niamh and Máire are providing an innovative approach to personal development and mental health support, with the help of some unlikely partners - horses. Combining Niamh Harney's expertise as an equine professional with Máire...
April News! Clinics, Research, Pilot Projects & Photos, oh my!
Check out the goods!