Ceangal Eolais · Learning Connection

Connecting Rural Communities
Through Knowledge & Care

Supporting youth, migrants, older adults and women across counties Cavan, Leitrim, Longford, Roscommon and Sligo since 2022.

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Who We Are

Born from community, built for communities

Ceangal Eolais Limited first started as a collective in 2022, formed by volunteers from youth work, community development and adult education backgrounds. We set out to address the emerging social, educational and integrational issues impacting rural communities in the wake of the pandemic.

Since then, the collective has been formalised as an SME. We are currently a community worker staff team of four women, working across counties Louth, Cavan, Kildare and Laois.

Ceangal Eolais is Irish for 'Learning Connection' — a name that captures what we do every day: connecting people with the knowledge, support and each other that they need to thrive.

"Thriving communities are built through cooperation, shared experiences, and mutual support."

CEL community workshop in action

What We Do

Our Services

We deliver tailored programmes across four key areas, each designed around the real needs of rural communities in Ireland.

Youth & Adult Mental Health

Workshops, peer support groups, and outreach activities focused on resilience, fostering connections, and mental health awareness for young people and adults.

Support for Migrant Communities

Drop-in sessions, access to state services, and language support — helping migrant families integrate and thrive in rural Irish communities.

Social Inclusion for Older Adults

Intergenerational projects, social clubs, and creative workshops helping older residents stay connected and combat isolation.

Empowering Women & Mothers

Personal development, well-being, community leadership and mindfulness-based programmes for women navigating rural life and new motherhood.

How We Work

The "Stick the Kettle On" Approach

Our work is rooted in community development practice. We believe that most social isolation and exclusion issues can be addressed first and foremost through inclusive, supportive communication — most often over a cup of tea.

Our staff host regular in-person coaching circles and community drop-ins across the regions where we live and work, providing one-to-one and group support to all members of our rural communities.

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Co. Cavan Co. Leitrim Co. Longford Co. Roscommon Co. Sligo

Our Expertise

A dedicated team of four

Ceangal Eolais is led by a team of dedicated professionals and volunteers with diverse backgrounds in youth work, community development, adult education, and mental health advocacy.

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Experienced in designing inclusive programmes that address the unique challenges of rural communities.

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Skilled in delivering well-being workshops and creating safe spaces for emotional support.

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Certified mindfulness-based practitioners, with a specialism in supporting young and new mothers.

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Qualified youth and correctional staff experienced in building personal resilience through innovative programmes.

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Experienced delivering lifelong learning initiatives tailored to diverse community needs.

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Cultural mediators promoting cross-cultural understanding and integration for migrant communities.

European Partnerships

EU Projects

Ceangal Eolais is proud to participate in a number of Erasmus+ funded projects, connecting us with like-minded organisations across Europe and bringing new learning and best practice back to our rural communities.

BAFI

BAFI is an Erasmus+ cooperation project in the field of vocational education and training, designed to address a critical gap in financial education across Europe.

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TechnoWell

TechnoWell is an Erasmus+ project that promotes digital well-being and the prevention of technostress by supporting adult educators and organisations in creating healthier, more sustainable digital work environments.

Website coming soon

Charites

Funded by the Erasmus+ Programme, Charites empowers formal, informal, and family carers with practical tools, digital learning resources, and peer-support networks that help them protect their physical, emotional, and mental health.

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Get In Touch

We'd love to hear from you

Whether you're a community member, a partner organisation, or just curious about what we do — drop us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Email

info@cel.ie

Office Hours

Mon–Fri, 9:30am – 5:30pm

Areas We Cover

Counties Cavan, Leitrim, Longford, Roscommon & Sligo