The 2026 Social Enterprise Census is now open!
Every social enterprise in Ireland regardless of size or sector are encouraged to participate and ensure your voice is heard.
The census is open until Sunday, 28 June >
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Huge congrats to both our Camogie and Hurling Teams who represented Bishopstown in the Féile @ceanncreige in Glasgow today! Both teams finished as Féile Champions!
Good to meet @jerrybuttimer, Irish Minister of State for Charities at #WheelSummit2026.
I look forward to working closely together during Ireland’s EU Council Presidency to strengthen the role of communities, charities and civil society in Europe’s democratic life.
Born into a strong GAA family, Ms Howard's father, Garrett, won five All-Ireland senior hurling medals, three with his native Limerick and two with Dublin.
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A sad day on the passing of Liz Howard
Fiercely loyal to Tipp. A mould breaker, a visionary leader and proud of the GAA family but above all a fabulous person.
I was proud to have worked with her and always enjoyed our chats and discussions on all GAA matters
Born into a strong GAA family, Ms Howard's father, Garrett, won five All-Ireland senior hurling medals, three with his native Limerick and two with Dublin.
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Utterly appalling and unacceptable behaviour by Minister Gvir and the Israeli government. Our Embassy has formally raised this matter with the Israeli authorities and have demanded proper and humane treatment of Irish citizen. These actions cannot be allowed to continue.
Tánaiste @SimonHarrisTD , joined by Minister of State @jerrybuttimer , opened the first National Philanthropy Awareness Event in the RDS yesterday. Guest speaker, Lady Mary Peters, along with over 300 participants demonstrated the growing momentum behind philanthropy in Ireland.
Minister of State Jerry Buttimer TD has launched a new national awareness campaign to highlight how Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) connect public bodies and communities across Ireland. #lcdclechéile@jerrybuttimer
Inniu sheol an tAire Stáit le freagracht as Forbairt Pobail agus Carthanachtaí, @jerrybuttimer TD, feachtas feasachta náisiúnta nua chun béim a leagan ar conas a dhéanann Coistí Forbartha Pobail Áitiúla comhlachtaí poiblí a cheangal le pobail ar fud Éireann.
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Minister of State Jerry Buttimer TD this morning launched a new national awareness campaign in Cork highlighting the role of Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in connecting public bodies and communities across Ireland.
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Minister Buttimer has launched the 2026 Social Enterprise Census.
The Census represents an important opportunity for social enterprises to inform future policy decisions, funding priorities, and the development of support programmes.
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Today we are saddened to learn of the sad passing of our friend and colleague Cllr. Joe Carroll @Corkcoco. Joe was a dedicated public representative, a community activist and a proud Skibbereen native. To his family, friends, supporters and his colleagues in @Corkcoco our deepest condolences, thoughts and prayers, Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam
The AILG Annual Conference wrapped up tonight with guest speaker Minister @jerrybuttimer , who addressed attendees on the importance of our local councillors’ work and reflected on the two hugely important topics covered throughout the conference.
A huge thank you to Minister Buttimer for taking the time to join us this evening!