From 12–15 January 2026, project partners met in Cavan, Ireland for the Researchers' Meeting which was hosted by Blackwater Training. The meeting focused on developing a shared research framework on employment, self-employment and entrepreneurship. Key areas of work included survey design, focus group methodology, indicators, and evaluation...
On Thursday 21 November 2025, Blackwater Training was delighted to host a Community Integration Evening in the beautiful St. Kilian's Heritage Centre, Mullagh. The event brought people from across the local area together to celebrate culture, creativity, and the shared sense of belonging that makes our community so special.
We are delighted to announce that Blackwater Training has been selected as one of the funded projects under the Department of Justice Integration Fund 2025. This national fund supports community organisations working to strengthen inclusion, participation, and equal opportunities for people seeking international protection across Ireland.
We're delighted to announce the launch of NextGen Opportunity, a new European Youth Together (EYT) project co-funded by the European Union. This ambitious two-year initiative (01.11.2025 – 31.10.2027) brings together organisations from six European countries, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Romania, Serbia, and the Czech Republic, to tackle one of...
Youth Exchange in Spain – 13–21 December 2025
During 2024, Blackwater Training & Consulting undertook in-depth research and consultation across Cavan and Meath as part of the BEYOND – Building Bridges: Empowering Youth, Nurturing Determination project, co-funded by the European Union under the Erasmus+ programme.
Are you a youth worker passionate about justice, gender equality, and environmental sustainability? Do you want to bring fresh perspectives into your work and connect with like-minded people across Europe? Then this training course is for you - but you need to act fast.
