It’s been a busy few months for the Co.Here team. Here’s what we’ve been learning, where we’ve been, and where we’re heading next... IN THIS UPDATE 01 What the research is telling us 02 Out and About across Europe 03 Picnic in The Park, Maynooth 04 What's next: Common Ground CO.HERE UPDATE · JUNE 2026 Co.Here has been moving fast and we're overdue a proper update. For anyone new here: Co.Here combines a digital platform with locally embedded Community Liaisons to create socia

Published in the Indo, Saturday, 27 Sept 2025 By Angie Gough, CEO & Co-Founder HIH This week the Minister for Migration went on RTÉ’s...

Co.Here: A Fresh Take on Refugee Integration, Rooted in Community We’re delighted to begin a brand new chapter for HIH with the launch of Co.Here - a bold, Irish-led project that believes integration doesn’t start with systems, it starts with people. Launched on Oct 02, in Maynooth, Co.Here is funded by the EU’s Social Innovation+ Initiative, and it’s the only Irish project selected under this Europe-wide programme. It’s led by University College Dublin (UCD), envisioned and

When we began our journey in March 2022, we couldn't have imagined the extraordinary movement that would follow - ordinary people across...

This week, the Irish Examiner published a piece written by HIH CEO and Co-Founder, Angie Gough. It reflects on the government’s decision...

Dear Hosts, Ukrainian guests, supporters, and friends of HIH, Since February 2022, we’ve been in this together - people across Ireland...

The government has announced its intention to extend the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP) scheme for another year, until March 2026.

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In the three years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, 114,000 displaced Ukrainians have sought safety in Ireland. Most had never heard...

We extend our ongoing solidarity to all Ukrainians in Ireland who have been displaced by the invasion.

As we mark 3 years since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, we continue to stand together in solidarity with Ukraine.

Ukrainians in Ireland under Temporary Protection MUST apply for renewal if they wish to extend their protection up until 4 March 2026.

Lots of us are wondering about the future of the Accommodation Recognition Payment (ARP), so I wanted to share an update on what’s happening

Are you a host with a question or query you need help with? Would you like to connect with hosts across Ireland to and share experiences?...

As the year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to say thank you!❤️❤️❤️ Since March 2022, over 1,450 hosts matched directly by...

Helping Irish Hosts Christmas opening hours & where to go for support

Your Voice Matters - 3 Simple Asks for the General Election

Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, we have made the tough decision to postpone the Host Information Session which was...

Caroline shares her hosting experience and tips for anyone new to hosting

Host Information Roadshows in Galway and Mayo