Since 1995 · County Louth & Meath

Supporting communities, families, enterprise and the environment

We deliver free, local supports that help people into work, help communities and rural enterprise to thrive, and give children and families the best start.

How can we help you?

I’m looking for work

CV, interview and one-to-one employment support.

I have a rural project

LEADER funding for enterprise and community projects.

I’m part of a community group

Development support, networks and social enterprise.

I’m a parent or carer

Early years, parenting and family supports.

30+

years supporting Louth

Who we are

A local development company with a “local everywhere” ethos

Louth Local Development CLG is a Local Development Company funded by the Irish Government to deliver programmes that make a positive difference in people’s lives. We put individuals and communities at the heart of our services, and their views shape how we design, deliver and evaluate them.

Our work includes training, employment, enterprise and social enterprise support, community development, early years, family support, rural, and health and wellbeing programmes.

Year we were founded

Staff working in our communities

0 +

Locations across County Louth

Sites in County Meath

Our programmes

Practical support for every stage of life

We deliver programmes on behalf of government departments and state agencies including the Department of Social Protection, the Department of Rural and Community Development and Tusla.

Community groups, individuals & families

Social Inclusion & Community Activation (SICAP)

Tackling poverty and social exclusion by supporting disadvantaged individuals, families and local community groups.

Jobseekers

Local Area Employment Service (LAES)

One-to-one support, CV and interview preparation and workshops for jobseekers across Louth and Meath.

Rural businesses & communities

2023–2027 LEADER Programme

Community-led funding for rural enterprise, infrastructure and sustainable development projects in County Louth.

Children 0–12 & families

Louth ABC Programme

Prevention and early intervention supports for children aged 0–12 and their families across County Louth.

Long-term unemployed

Tús Initiative

Paid community work placements of 19.5 hours a week for people who have been unemployed for 12 months or more.

Walkers, communities & landowners

Rural Recreation

Developing and promoting Louth’s trails, greenways and outdoor activities for residents and visitors.

Our values

What guides our work

We are a community-based, not-for-profit local development company, using a community development approach to support the most disadvantaged communities and individuals.