Do you have a Challenge in your area that you think could be solved through Design Thinking? Take the next step in your Challenger journey by adding it to the bank!
Courses will be based on the Challenges that people like you, across the region, feel need fresh and innovative thinking. To do this, we’re asking everyone to submit the Challenges that they’d like to tackle collaboratively.
Like and comment on other people's Challenges to show support and increase its chance of being included in a Course. You can filter Challenges by county or category.
Click to go to the Challenge and like it or leave a comment.
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Creation of pocket forests in the border areas area
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Health Care Forests
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Setting up a cross border biodiversity campagin group
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Electrical bike and vehicle hire in dundalk and surrounding local villages
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Ensuring sewage treatment for Dunfanaghy appropriate to present and to future needs.
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Creating Smart Communities in County Cavan
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Clarkes bridge Redevelopment
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Securing a safe Footpath/cycle track between Dunfanaghy and Portnablagh - or better still - to Ards
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A community space for activities
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Greenway from Ballybay to Castleblayney
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Repurposing old buildings in the town
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Lack of youth activities in Ballybay
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EV Charge Point
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Tropical mini zoo – butterflies, reptile, snakes, spiders, meercats
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Designated disability changing toilets to suits kids and adults
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Dog friendly play and activity area
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Biking in Monaghan
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