In 2013 SMART received funding from the IPB Ireland Gathering Fund to help our participation in The Gathering, a national event launched in 2012 to encourage the Irish diaspora to return to the parishes of their forebearer’s origin. Our eight-day … [Read more...]

In conjunction with SMART’s desire to upgrade St. Moling’s Pilgrim’s Way, the students also undertook the design of three oak footbridges to facilitate access for all. Full Planning Permission was granted for the bridges in 2010. An Appropriate … [Read more...]

Ireland XO is a volunteer-based, non-profit initiative which builds lasting links between the global Irish Diaspora and parishes of origin in Ireland. SMART have taken part in the training programme and have been acting as Parish Liaison for a … [Read more...]

In 2009/10, SMART facilitated the upgrading of St. Mullins Heritage Centre by the School of Architecture at UCD. The fabric of the building was repaired and painted and a whole new bespoke exhibition was designed and installed. All aspects of history … [Read more...]

In 2008 St. Mullins, representing County Carlow, were runners up in our population category in the Co-operation Ireland Pride of Place Competition. This was an All-Ireland Competition that acknowledges the work that communities are doing to improve … [Read more...]