When one thinks of a Chamber of Commerce, one probably doesn’t think of non-profit organisations. Similarly, when one considers community projects, one is unlikely to think of Chambers of Commerce. Yet, in the first instance, businesses survive when they invest in their communities and earn the respect and loyalty of customers, while any community project
An act of Drogheda hospitality has catapulted The Punt’s barman, Phil, into TikTok stardom and sent the popular social media platform’s Guinness aficionados into a heated debate over the correct way to pour a pint of ‘the black stuff’.
When local non-profit organisation, EurAV, was called upon to host a one-day international workshop with representatives from two Spanish organisations who had never set foot in Ireland before, it was a challenge for Drogheda to showcase the country, and send the Spaniards away singing our praises. And Drogheda stepped up in flying colours.
Sports, arts, elderly, youth, immigrant, local and community development representatives made up a very diverse group who attended the launch of a new community resource in Drogheda this week.
Apple cider vinegar to replace wine, spelt berries to replace rice and broad beans to replace chick peas – these are just some of the innovations that emerge from a new community TV series, as non-Irish nationals take on the ‘Romancing Ireland’ challenge.