NIRN and members are developing a Circular Communities Pilot Programme to support communities across Northern Ireland in taking their first exciting steps into reuse and repair.

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NIRN held the first Local Authority Forum meeting of 2026 at the impressive facilities of one of our members, Rostrevor Men’s Shed. It was a highly productive and energetic session, filled with progress updates from each council on their latest local waste initiatives.

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We are delighted to introduce two fantastic organisations that have recently joined NIRN. Our Community Network Manager, George Gillespie, has been busy visiting these new members to discuss the resources, networking opportunities, and support available through their NIRN membership. 

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Given the success of last year's first NI Repair Week, this year we are expanding the remit to incorporate REUSE! So from 30th May to 5th June 2026 we will be busy with events promoting REUSE alongside REPAIR across Northern Ireland.

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NIRN is developing a Circular Communities pilot project to support communities across Northern Ireland to take their first steps into reuse and repair.

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We are thrilled to see a familiar face in the headlines this week! A massive shout-out to the incredible Brendan Mulhall from Downpatrick, whose lifelong dedication to repair is getting the recognition it deserves.

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Today, we’re introducing you to one of our three Community Network Managers, George Gillespie. George looks after counties Armagh, Antrim and Down. If you’ve been part of NIRN for a while, you’ve likely crossed paths with George. His role involves building, maintaining, and collaborating with both our new and existing members. He is truly at his happiest when he’s finding new ways for our members to work together!

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We are excited to kick off a new series introducing the dedicated team driving the Northern Ireland Resources Network (NIRN) forward. First up, meet the voice behind our digital presence: Maria McLaughlin.

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Thank you for an incredible year. Your dedication, community and inspirational work are what makes our network possible. We hope you have a special Christmas holiday and a very well-deserved rest.

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Before you head into the weekend, catch up on the progress of the reuse and repair sector across Northern Ireland. In this edition:

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