Communities NI

Minister @GordonLyons1 has launched another milestone in the #USANI250 journey – ‘Ulster American Treasures: The Migration Story’, the latest publication by @PRONI_DFC. 🇺🇸 👀 Find out more: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-…

Seeing the good work of voluntary and community organisations in Coleraine. 🤝 Minister @GordonLyons1 heard first-hand how funding through his department has helped deliver valuable and wide‑ranging work by organisations bringing advice, regeneration and renewal to the local area. 📍 Coleraine @CRUNCauseway @DCSDCouncil @VolunteerNow1 @VisitCauseway

1 Day. 11 visits. 🏫 Getting things done and delivering for communities. ✅ #DFC @GordonLyons1 @ColeraineGS @Millstranded @Causeway_Giants @CrunCauseway @DCSDCouncil @VolunteerNow1 @MEA_BC @VisitCauseway @_SportNI

Benefit Payment Dates - 25 May Public Holiday. 🏦 See the graphic below for information on benefit payments due on 25 May. 👇

Minister @GordonLyons1 delivers successful heritage revival project in Coleraine. ✅ Learn more about the Minister’s visit to Coleraine Town Hall to see the Heritage Guide, one of almost 90 projects supported last year through his Department’s Historic Environment Fund: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/minister-…

👷‍♀️Delivering for Downpatrick. Minister @GordonLyons1 has announced that public realm works in the Church Street and De Courcy Places areas of Downpatrick will start this summer. Find out more: communities-ni.gov.uk/news/lyons-ann…

🗣️ “I am focused on increasing the supply of new homes and unlocking the significant potential of Northern Ireland for investors” - Minister @GordonLyons1 The Minister has been at @UKREiiF 2026 with @Invest_Belfast making the case for the investment needed to continue meeting his housing targets and deliver the homes our communities need. 🔓🏡

The easy read version of the Department’s public consultation to inform a new Museums Policy for Northern Ireland is now available. Access the document and share your views today: communities-ni.gov.uk/consultations/…

One night. Four visits. Delivering for Donaghadee. 🤝🏉🏏🪈 #DFC @GordonLyons1 @_SportNI @DonaghadeeRFC @ArdsDeeCricket

Did you miss the Department at this year’s #BalmoralShow? Fear not! Our dedicated teams are here to help you access the help and resources you need. 🏛️ Visit @PRONI_DFC and #MakeTheCall today! 📞 nidirect.gov.uk/makethecall #DFC

🤨 Have you ever wondered what a week is like as Minister for Communities? Say no more! Come with Minister @GordonLyons1 as he delivers groundbreaking legislation, reviews plans to transform community buildings, and most importantly…debates the perfect cup of tea. 🫖☕ All in a week’s work. 🎥 #WeekInReview #NorthernIreland #BehindTheScenes #Delivering #GettingThingsDone #DfC @ActionDeafYouth @ClanmilHousing @NIHECommunity @MaeMurrayFdn

DfC 🤝 Supporting people at the #BalmoralShow @GordonLyons1 @PRONI_DFC @UlsterScotsAgen

📣 Two of the Department’s State Care Monuments have been selected to feature in @RoyalMail’s Castle Stamp Collections! Upon the unveiling, Minister @GordonLyons1 said: “Dunluce Castle in Co Antrim is one of Northern Ireland’s most recognisable and loved historic sites, dramatically sited on the Antrim coast.  Dundrum Castle in Co Down which was founded nearly 850 years ago has spectacular views across Dundrum Bay and the Mournes and is an important local landmark.   Their inclusion in this collection is a fantastic opportunity to showcase the sites to audiences across the UK and encourage them to experience their unique character and setting for themselves.” ✉️ The stamps and a range of collectible products are available to pre-order from today at: royalmail.com/castles

Benefit Payment Dates - 25 May Public Holiday. 🏦 See the graphic below for information on benefit payments due on 25 May. 👇

🗣️ "The campaigners who never gave up. The families who pushed for better outcomes for their children and all those who persevered...this moment belongs to you!" - Minister @GordonLyons1
 ICYMI 👀
 The Minister hosted a celebratory event in Parliament Buildings to mark the incredible efforts of the Deaf community as his Sign Language Bill made history by passing its Final Stage in the @NIAssembly. 👏
 A landmark moment that will transform the lives of the Deaf community in Northern Ireland. 🎥 #SignLanguageBill #Inclusion #NorthernIreland #DFC #ThrowbackThursday @ActionDeafYouth @BDA_Deaf @BelfastCC @NIExecutive @RNID

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😄 Good vibes 🤝 Social inclusion 
 The positive energy was contagious as Seaside Sharkies put Minister @GordonLyons1 through his paces at their training session! 🏃 This non-contact rugby team provides sporting opportunities for children and young people with learning disabilities and additional needs. 🏉 #DFC #Inclusion #InclusiveSport @DonaghadeeRFC

Please be advised of the following River Notice for tomorrow, Thursday 14 May.👇