Ten New Community Representatives Elected From The CavanPPN To Voice Community Issues and Needs both Locally and Nationally!!!
Below are the ten community representatives elected by their peers at a community gathering (plenary) open to all community groups registered with PPN at The Cavan Crystal Hotel on Saturday September 19th. Deadline for nominations was Thursday 17th and registered community groups held one vote each on the day.
We are confident that these new voices will strengthen and empower community representation for County Cavan and give us a brilliant fresh perspective on developing YOUR PPN going forward.
The Plenary also focused on an overview of what PPNs are (in the slideshow) and had guest speakers from Voice Ireland and StreetFeast, an environmental and social inclusive pair of national initiatives.
We would like to thank the groups who engaged in this day and wish all the best to the brilliant new representatives who put themselves forward for these positions, CavanPPN and community are enriched as a result.
We are confident that these new voices will strengthen and empower community representation for County Cavan and give us a brilliant fresh perspective on developing YOUR PPN going forward.
The Plenary also focused on an overview of what PPNs are (in the slideshow) and had guest speakers from Voice Ireland and StreetFeast, an environmental and social inclusive pair of national initiatives.
We would like to thank the groups who engaged in this day and wish all the best to the brilliant new representatives who put themselves forward for these positions, CavanPPN and community are enriched as a result.
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The EU General Data Protection Regulations or ‘the GDPR’ comes into effect on 25th of May 2018 and it replaces the existing Data Protection Laws in the European Union. The reason for the change is to give people more rights, control and understanding of how their personal data is being used.
We currently hold some of your personal information on a Mailing List Database. This information includes your email address for the purpose of informing you of community events and funding news.
Under the GDPR from the 25th May 2018, we require your consent to retain your personal data for the purposes outlined above.
Please note, if you do not consent for us to retain and use your details stored on our Mailing List Database , you will no longer receive communications from us regarding our activities.
If you wish to remain on the Mailing List Database, please email cavanppn@gmail.com with the word “YES” by return email.
If at any time you wish to unsubscribe, please email us notifying us of your wishes to be removed from our database. We will be re-registering our groups and contacts later this year but please be sure to use this format to remain a contact with us.
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May Community Notes
CavanPPN Community Notes May
Please find below a list of community notes sent to us from local groups and agencies since the start of May for upcoming events or news. There is a contents section at the start to peruse what’s contained within.
If you wish to advertise your news with us please email cavanppn@gmail.com but please DO NOT reply to this email as it may get lost in the thread.
Kind Regards
CavanPPN
Contents
1. CavanPPN May Gathering & Representative Opportunities
2. StreetFeast coming now to Cavan and the Country
3. CavanPPN Community Garden Trip
4. National Lottery Funding Open
5. Household Hazardous Waste Free Drop Off Day
6. Development Perspectives Local Workshop Event
7. “Men on the Move” Sports Inclusion Event
8. “Source to Tap” local events in June, including Cavan Town.
9. National Heritage Week Registration Now Open
10. EPA Regional Gathering Taking Place
11. Cavan Filipino Event
12. Citizens Information Board Recruitment
13. Voices for Change one-day-training Event
1. CavanPPN May Gathering & Representative Opportunities
A reminder that CavanPPN will be holding it’s first of two Plenary Gathering this Saturday May 19th. There is still time to register for this event with guest speakers who will support community and entertainment and dinner with networking opportunities and there are representative opportunities for people who want to take part in being community leaders in their county.
To register for the event please email cavanppn@gmail.com or text/call 086 351 2308
Training and travel support are available for representatives and we encourage as many people as possible to engage in the civic and representative participation of their county. Agenda is attached and representative opportunities below:
Expressions of interest must come from a PPN registered group. One vote per group and only those groups of a particular category may vote in that category (see below for categories). Elections shall take place at CavanPPN Plenary Event May 19th and declared on the day. We ask that interested parties provide a short description of their candidacy with their Expression of Interest.
Travel costs and remuneration will be paid to all attending members to these posts.
All expressions of interest to be completed and sent to cavanppn@gmail.com by 5pm Thursday May 17th. No late expressions will be accepted.
Description of Posts:
Cavan Sports Partnership: This group is based in Cavan County Council and works to develop sporting strategies for the county. They have a proactive team to deploy these and seek to work with a guiding committee interested in sporting developments. The meetings are not onerous, always engaging and will engage you in the sporting development of your county. See more at www.cavansportspartnership.ie
Drug & Alcohol Taskforce: The Taskforce is a regional body that works with a variety of organisations and service users to develop a key strategic tool in combating the addictions which hurt our communities and loved ones. We are seeking a representative who will ensure a voice from Cavan to this post and seek to build a better Ireland and Cavan. See more at http://www.nedrugtaskforce.ie/
Healthy Ireland Cavan Committee: The Healthy Cavan Initiative brings effective and grounded projects to life in the county to enable communities and individuals, organisations and the county reach a balanced and healthy way of living. Their funded projects are creating healthy change at the heart of communities here in the county. See more at https://www.facebook.com/healthycavan/
Connecting For Life (Suicide Prevention): The Connecting for Life project is part of a HSE led initiative to utilize every available resource to mitigate the terrible scourge of suicide affecting our loved ones in Irish society. We are seeking 2 representatives to engage with Connecting for Life who would be motivated to make a change at a countywide level to help tackle this terrible issue and genuinely save lives. See the Connecting for Life strategy here:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/connecting-for-life-cavan-monaghan.pdf
CMTCU (Cavan Monaghan Transport Coordination Unit): known for the Local Link bus service, this committee manages and develops the deployment of local transport in Counties Cavan and Monaghan. The service seeks a representative from the Cavan Belturbet Municipal District (from Cavan Town to Dowra/Blacklion area). We are seeking a representative to attend the meetings in Clones. See more at www.cmtcu.ie
Breffni Integrated: This company is charged with key rural development and community support duties. It's work is far reaching and wide ranging and has developed into an agency which has had a massively positive effect on every corner of Cavan's communities. See more at www.breffniint.ie
Cavan Public Participation Network: CavanPPN is seeking 2 reps from 2 areas for its Secretariat. These representatives will guide the work and projects of the PPN and sit at the meeting point of representatives from across the county, sharing and building community potential in the county. There will be free training opportunities, project workshops and the chance to become a community leader for your area. Cavan PPN is seeking one person from the Ballyjamesduff Municipal District (South Cavan from Gowna to Mullagh and Ballinagh to the border of Longford) and one person from the Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District (from Cavan to Blacklion and Dowra including Killeshandra, Ballyconnell and Belturbet). See more at our homepage or about page on this site www.cavancommunity.ie
All reps supported by their travel costs being paid either by the representative body or the PPN itself. Nominees should not already be representatives of the community via the PPN on existing bodies to avoid duplication, burnout and hoarding of representative posts.
DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IS 5pm THURSDAY MAY 17th AND SEND TO cavanppn@gmail.com
2. StreetFeast coming now to Cavan and the Country
StreetFeast is an excellent opportunity to grow community spirit, neighbourly spirit and a simple way for local people to enjoy eachother’s company. Cavan County Council and CavanPPN are supporting StreetFeasts this year and details are posted in the attached poster as to where to go to register.
The first ten registered StreetFeasts who get in touch with cavanppn@gmail.com can avail of a FIFTY EURO voucher to support their StreetFeast and we look forward to supporting your brilliant community event.
3. CavanPPN Community Garden Trip
CavanPPN will be hosting a trip to Rossinver Garden Centre in July (more details to follow). This will be an opportunity to visit a world class centre of growing and we hope to coincide the trip to attend on a special open day with tours, events and workshops along with our very own Neven Maguire, supporter of the centre, showing how we can make a fine meal of what we grow in our gardens.
This trip is FREE and is open to a maximum of two members from registered community gardens, clubs or societies that are registered with cavanppn. If your garden group is interested please email us at cavanppn@gmail.com for more details.
4. National Lottery Funding Open
Funding opportunity for community groups.
Applications are now being invited by the HSE for National Lottery Funding Grants.
This funding is distributed by the HSE each year to community based groups and voluntary organisations under the Respite Care Grant Scheme and the National Lottery Grant Scheme.
Groups and organisations involved in the provision of Health and Personal Social Services can apply for once off funding of between €500 and €10,000 for suitable projects.
The HSE is advertising in regional newspapers over the coming weeks for applications, and you may wish to share this notification among your professional or local networks.
All of the information required, including application forms, is now available on www.hse.ie/lotterygrants
Completed Application Forms must be returned to the local Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO).
Closing Date for Applications – 17:00 on the 7th of June 2018
Applicants will be advised as to the outcome of their application no later than Thursday 30.08.2017.
5. Household Hazardous Waste Free Drop Off Day
Household Hazardous Waste Free Drop Off Event will take place
in Corranure Recycling Centre, Cootehill Road, Cavan on Saturday 26th May from 8am to 12.30pm.
For further details please refer to the attached advertisement.
Please circulate details of this event to your colleagues in the ETB in Cavan and Monaghan and members of your community network.
Kind regards,
Conor
Conor Craven
Administrative Officer
Waste Management
Cavan County Council
6. Development Perspectives Local Workshop Event
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Stephanie Kirwan, I work with a Development Education NGO in Drogheda called Development Perspectives.
I am contacting you today to share with you information of our upcoming workshop this May in Cavan. It is focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - in particular focusing on SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth. It is part of a project which we have run for 2 years called the #SDGchallenge - www.sdgchallenge.net
#SDGchallenge | Development Perspectives
www.sdgchallenge.net
In September 2015, world leaders from 193 countries came together to adopt the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs became the document to guide our social, economic and environmental actions to achieve a sustainable future by 2030.
This is a free interactive two hour workshop using a development education approach.
Registration for the workshop is essential through: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sdgchallenge-workshop-goal-8-decent-work-and-economic-growth-tickets-45682141515?aff=efbeventtix
Invite attached!
I would really appreciate if you could share this with your network. I can give you a call at a time that suits if you have any other questions.
Thanks Gemma,
Stephanie.
7. “Men on the Move” Sports Inclusion Event
Dean McElroy here, Sports Inclusion Development Officer with Cavan Sports Partnership.
I am just emailing you over information on our upcoming Men on the Move programme which is taking place this month with activities including, Box Fit, Golf and Rowing,all welcome. Have attached poster with full information and how to register for the activities. If you could please circulate this information with your shed it would be much appreciated.
If you have any further questions please dont hesitate to contact me on 087-2623956 or email dmcelroy@cavancoco.ie
8. “Source to Tap” local events in June, including Cavan Town.
I would like on behalf of the Source to Tap project team to let you know about the upcoming Source to Tap information events which may be of interest to some of your members.
The Source to Tap project is a new INTERREG supported cross border project which will be active across the Erne catchment including County Cavan. The project aims to raise knowledge and understanding of the catchment with a view to promoting water quality across the Erne System which is used as the source of our drinking water. I have included shortcut to the project website below which has further details of the project.
Additional details of the upcoming events are also available at the following link,
http://www.sourcetotap.eu/event-type/upcoming/
very best regards,
Patrick
Patrick Gallagher,
Source to Tap Project Officer,
087 7001512.
http://www.sourcetotap.eu/about/
Join us on Thursday 28th June from 6:15-8:15pm in Johnston Central Library, Cavan to celebrate your rivers and lakes. Come along to reminisce about your river, share your love of rivers and discuss your vision for the future of your local rivers.
Tea/coffee and sandwiches provided
9. National Heritage Week Registration Now Open
Event registration is now open for National Heritage Week 2018 which is happening from 18 to 26 August 2018.
I would appreciate if you could share our call out for events with your networks.
I have attached some information. If you need any further details please let me know.
Kind regards,
Niamh
Niamh Donnellan
Heritage Week Project Manager
The Heritage Council
Church Lane, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Tel: 1850 200 878
Mobile: 087 6418440
Fax:+353(0)567770788
www.heritageweek.ie
18-26 August 2018
10. EPA Regional Gathering Taking Place
Dear Cavan PPN,
Please see below, email from the Environmental Protection Agency in relation to a forthcoming Regional Gathering of the National Dialogue on Climate Action, taking place in Athlone on 23rd June. I work for a company called M.CO, who have been retained by the EPA to assist with this activity. I will follow up with a call in relation to this soon.
Kind regards,
Ruth Doyle
OPEN LETTER FROM EPA
Dear PPN,
The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to establishing a National Dialogue on Climate Action (NDCA) which is intended to engage people on the challenge of climate change; motivate changes in behaviour; and create structures at local, regional and national levels to support the generation of ideas and their translation into action.
The Governments’ National Dialogue for Climate action envisages 4 to 5 Regional Gatherings as part of the public engagement process followed up by events at local authority level. The Minister (DCCAE) has decided that the first Regional Gathering will take place in Athlone on Saturday 23rd June (in the Radisson Blu). The Regional Gatherings will reflect, where possible, the new Local Authority Regional Climate Action Offices. This first meeting in Athlone on the 23rd June will invite people from the northern half of the 'Eastern & Midlands Regional Climate Action Office' territory, which includes: Offaly, Roscommon, Leitrim, Monaghan, Louth, Meath, Cavan, Westmeath, & Longford.
The EPA has been given the role of Secretariat to the National Dialogue process and has retained the services of professional engagement consultants MC.O (www.mco.ie) in designing and delivering this first Regional Meeting. We are keen to get your advice on how best involve the citizens in your county and networks. We envisage sending out a mail through to the PPN mailing list along with using local media channels and Facebook pages to promote the event - which will be targeted at members of the public and also for representatives of community groups. M.CO will follow up with a phone call in the coming days to provide further details on the Gathering and is looking forward to hearing your feedback. We want to ensure that our approach to engagement is tailored to the local context so your input and support is much appreciated in helping us make this first Regional Gathering a success.
Kind regards
Jonathan
______________________________________________________
Dr Jonathan Derham BSc, PhD, MA(Mgt)
Head of Programme
Evidence & Assessment Programme
Environmental Protection Agency, Johnstown Castle, Wexford, IRELAND
Email: j.derham@epa.ie / Desk: 00353 539160670 / Mobile: 00353 872842932
11. Cavan Filipino Event
Dear All,
In line with our aim to celebrate cultural diversity, and probably a step towards developing a work programme, we are happy to announce that the Cavan Filipino Community will be celebrating our Philippine Independence Day on Saturday 16th of June from 11am at the Killygarry Community Centre where we will showcase Philippine food and heritage.
We will explain our traditional dishes, native costumes, sports/games, and perform some folk dances/skits. The event will cater to the Irish and other ethnic minority groups in Cavan to give everyone a chance to learn about the Philippines, the Philippine culture, as well as get a profile of the Philippine migrant community in Cavan and Ireland.
This gathering will also be an opportunity to introduce the new Cavan Multicultural Network to the Filipino Community and to encourage more Filipinos to join and support the organisation.
Thank you and we hope to see you there!
Kind Regards,
Vanda Brady
Vice-President for External Relations, Cavan Filipino Community
Cavan Multicultural Network Secretary
12. Citizens Information Board Recruitment
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am emailing you on behalf of the Citizens Information Board. We are currently recruiting Chairpersons and Board Members for 5 new Regional CIS companies and 5 new Regional MABS companies. The adverts are live on our own website and on Activelink.
We would be most grateful if you could circulate the information below to your members or affiliates?
Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.
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Good afternoon,
An advertisement for the recruitment of Chairpersons and Board Members for the 5 new Regional CIS companies and 5 new Regional MABS companies is live on the CIB website and Activelink. Please see links see below.
MABS Boards: http://www.citizensinformationboard.ie/en/news/2018/news20180501_1.html
CIS Boards: http://www.citizensinformationboard.ie/en/news/2018/news20180501_2.html
https://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/volunteering/36881
Dublin North Regional Citizens Information Service Board - Dublin City Council area north of the Liffey, with Blanchardstown/Dublin 15, Dublin City Centre, Dublin City North Bay, Dublin North West, Dublin Northside, Fingal (North County)
Dublin North Regional Money Advice and Budgeting Service Board - Dublin City Council area north of the Liffey, with Blanchardstown/Dublin 15, Dublin City Centre, Dublin City North Bay, Dublin North West, Dublin Northside, Fingal (North County)
North Munster Regional Citizens Information Service Board - Clare, Limerick, Tipperary & Waterford
North Munster Regional Money Advice and Budgeting Service Board - Clare, Limerick, Tipperary & Waterford
South Connacht Regional Citizens Information Service Board - Galway, Mayo & Roscommon
South Connacht Regional Money Advice and Budgeting Service Board - Galway, Mayo & Roscommon
North Connacht & Ulster Regional Citizens Information Service Board – Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan & Monaghan
North Connacht and Ulster Regional Money Advice and Budgeting Service Board – Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan & Monaghan
South Leinster Regional Citizens Information Service Board – Offaly, Carlow, Laois, Kilkenny, Wicklow and Wexford
South Leinster Regional Money Advice and Budgeting Service Board – Offaly, Carlow, Laois, Kilkenny, Wicklow and Wexford
Closing date for applications is the 17th May 2018.
As advised in the advertisement please contact boardqueries@ciboard.ie if you have any queries related to the application process.
Regards,
CIB Restructuring Team
Eilis Mernagh | HR Executive, Restructuring Team | Citizens Information Board
Ground Floor, George's Quay House, 43 Townsend Street, Dublin 2
0761 07 9076 (direct) | 0761 07 9000 (reception) | 01 605 9099 (fax)
e: eilis.mernagh@ciboard.ie | w: www.citizensinformationboard.ie
13. Voices For Change one-day Training
Have you ever wondered how Government policy is actually made and how you can influence it? This practical one-day training will improve your understanding and build your skills to become an effective policy influencer.
Voices for Change is a practical one-day training that will help you improve your policy influencing skills and ability. You'll start the day with an invaluable introduction into how government policy is actually made in Ireland and the ways in which community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises on the ground can have a real and profound impact on public policy.
You will also get to carry out some practical exercises, which will equip you to become a more effective policy influencer in your own community – which, when working in concert with others, can lead to significant change at the national level too.
You will leave the session with:
· Knowledge and understanding of how Ireland’s policy making system works in practice;
· Clarity about the ways in which local community and voluntary organisations can influence policy;
· A deepened understanding of how to be an effective policy influencer on behalf of their organisation and community.
· Hardcopy take away.
Facilitator: Pat Montague
Pat Montague is the founder and Managing Director of Montague Communications, which has been in operation for the last 27 years. During that period he has provided strategic communications and public affairs advice to a wide range of not-for-profit organisations including public sector bodies, campaign groups, charities, trade unions and other representative bodies such as The Wheel.
Pat specialises in areas like public affairs and lobbying, political analysis, communications and advocacy training, crisis communications and media relations. He has taught a number of courses including Political Communication in Ireland and the Electoral Process at the Dublin City University. Pat also worked for almost two years as consultant advisor to former Tánaiste, Joan Burton TD.
This is a series of events taking place around Ireland, the closest event to you is:
The People's Resource Centre, Kells, Co. Meath
Friday, 8 June 2018
10am-4.30pm
This event is free to attend.
Click here for more information or to see the other events in your area
Please find below a list of community notes sent to us from local groups and agencies since the start of May for upcoming events or news. There is a contents section at the start to peruse what’s contained within.
If you wish to advertise your news with us please email cavanppn@gmail.com but please DO NOT reply to this email as it may get lost in the thread.
Kind Regards
CavanPPN
Contents
1. CavanPPN May Gathering & Representative Opportunities
2. StreetFeast coming now to Cavan and the Country
3. CavanPPN Community Garden Trip
4. National Lottery Funding Open
5. Household Hazardous Waste Free Drop Off Day
6. Development Perspectives Local Workshop Event
7. “Men on the Move” Sports Inclusion Event
8. “Source to Tap” local events in June, including Cavan Town.
9. National Heritage Week Registration Now Open
10. EPA Regional Gathering Taking Place
11. Cavan Filipino Event
12. Citizens Information Board Recruitment
13. Voices for Change one-day-training Event
1. CavanPPN May Gathering & Representative Opportunities
A reminder that CavanPPN will be holding it’s first of two Plenary Gathering this Saturday May 19th. There is still time to register for this event with guest speakers who will support community and entertainment and dinner with networking opportunities and there are representative opportunities for people who want to take part in being community leaders in their county.
To register for the event please email cavanppn@gmail.com or text/call 086 351 2308
Training and travel support are available for representatives and we encourage as many people as possible to engage in the civic and representative participation of their county. Agenda is attached and representative opportunities below:
Expressions of interest must come from a PPN registered group. One vote per group and only those groups of a particular category may vote in that category (see below for categories). Elections shall take place at CavanPPN Plenary Event May 19th and declared on the day. We ask that interested parties provide a short description of their candidacy with their Expression of Interest.
Travel costs and remuneration will be paid to all attending members to these posts.
All expressions of interest to be completed and sent to cavanppn@gmail.com by 5pm Thursday May 17th. No late expressions will be accepted.
Description of Posts:
Cavan Sports Partnership: This group is based in Cavan County Council and works to develop sporting strategies for the county. They have a proactive team to deploy these and seek to work with a guiding committee interested in sporting developments. The meetings are not onerous, always engaging and will engage you in the sporting development of your county. See more at www.cavansportspartnership.ie
Drug & Alcohol Taskforce: The Taskforce is a regional body that works with a variety of organisations and service users to develop a key strategic tool in combating the addictions which hurt our communities and loved ones. We are seeking a representative who will ensure a voice from Cavan to this post and seek to build a better Ireland and Cavan. See more at http://www.nedrugtaskforce.ie/
Healthy Ireland Cavan Committee: The Healthy Cavan Initiative brings effective and grounded projects to life in the county to enable communities and individuals, organisations and the county reach a balanced and healthy way of living. Their funded projects are creating healthy change at the heart of communities here in the county. See more at https://www.facebook.com/healthycavan/
Connecting For Life (Suicide Prevention): The Connecting for Life project is part of a HSE led initiative to utilize every available resource to mitigate the terrible scourge of suicide affecting our loved ones in Irish society. We are seeking 2 representatives to engage with Connecting for Life who would be motivated to make a change at a countywide level to help tackle this terrible issue and genuinely save lives. See the Connecting for Life strategy here:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/connecting-for-life-cavan-monaghan.pdf
CMTCU (Cavan Monaghan Transport Coordination Unit): known for the Local Link bus service, this committee manages and develops the deployment of local transport in Counties Cavan and Monaghan. The service seeks a representative from the Cavan Belturbet Municipal District (from Cavan Town to Dowra/Blacklion area). We are seeking a representative to attend the meetings in Clones. See more at www.cmtcu.ie
Breffni Integrated: This company is charged with key rural development and community support duties. It's work is far reaching and wide ranging and has developed into an agency which has had a massively positive effect on every corner of Cavan's communities. See more at www.breffniint.ie
Cavan Public Participation Network: CavanPPN is seeking 2 reps from 2 areas for its Secretariat. These representatives will guide the work and projects of the PPN and sit at the meeting point of representatives from across the county, sharing and building community potential in the county. There will be free training opportunities, project workshops and the chance to become a community leader for your area. Cavan PPN is seeking one person from the Ballyjamesduff Municipal District (South Cavan from Gowna to Mullagh and Ballinagh to the border of Longford) and one person from the Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District (from Cavan to Blacklion and Dowra including Killeshandra, Ballyconnell and Belturbet). See more at our homepage or about page on this site www.cavancommunity.ie
All reps supported by their travel costs being paid either by the representative body or the PPN itself. Nominees should not already be representatives of the community via the PPN on existing bodies to avoid duplication, burnout and hoarding of representative posts.
DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IS 5pm THURSDAY MAY 17th AND SEND TO cavanppn@gmail.com
2. StreetFeast coming now to Cavan and the Country
StreetFeast is an excellent opportunity to grow community spirit, neighbourly spirit and a simple way for local people to enjoy eachother’s company. Cavan County Council and CavanPPN are supporting StreetFeasts this year and details are posted in the attached poster as to where to go to register.
The first ten registered StreetFeasts who get in touch with cavanppn@gmail.com can avail of a FIFTY EURO voucher to support their StreetFeast and we look forward to supporting your brilliant community event.
3. CavanPPN Community Garden Trip
CavanPPN will be hosting a trip to Rossinver Garden Centre in July (more details to follow). This will be an opportunity to visit a world class centre of growing and we hope to coincide the trip to attend on a special open day with tours, events and workshops along with our very own Neven Maguire, supporter of the centre, showing how we can make a fine meal of what we grow in our gardens.
This trip is FREE and is open to a maximum of two members from registered community gardens, clubs or societies that are registered with cavanppn. If your garden group is interested please email us at cavanppn@gmail.com for more details.
4. National Lottery Funding Open
Funding opportunity for community groups.
Applications are now being invited by the HSE for National Lottery Funding Grants.
This funding is distributed by the HSE each year to community based groups and voluntary organisations under the Respite Care Grant Scheme and the National Lottery Grant Scheme.
Groups and organisations involved in the provision of Health and Personal Social Services can apply for once off funding of between €500 and €10,000 for suitable projects.
The HSE is advertising in regional newspapers over the coming weeks for applications, and you may wish to share this notification among your professional or local networks.
All of the information required, including application forms, is now available on www.hse.ie/lotterygrants
Completed Application Forms must be returned to the local Community Healthcare Organisation (CHO).
Closing Date for Applications – 17:00 on the 7th of June 2018
Applicants will be advised as to the outcome of their application no later than Thursday 30.08.2017.
5. Household Hazardous Waste Free Drop Off Day
Household Hazardous Waste Free Drop Off Event will take place
in Corranure Recycling Centre, Cootehill Road, Cavan on Saturday 26th May from 8am to 12.30pm.
For further details please refer to the attached advertisement.
Please circulate details of this event to your colleagues in the ETB in Cavan and Monaghan and members of your community network.
Kind regards,
Conor
Conor Craven
Administrative Officer
Waste Management
Cavan County Council
6. Development Perspectives Local Workshop Event
I hope this email finds you well. My name is Stephanie Kirwan, I work with a Development Education NGO in Drogheda called Development Perspectives.
I am contacting you today to share with you information of our upcoming workshop this May in Cavan. It is focused on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals - in particular focusing on SDG 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth. It is part of a project which we have run for 2 years called the #SDGchallenge - www.sdgchallenge.net
#SDGchallenge | Development Perspectives
www.sdgchallenge.net
In September 2015, world leaders from 193 countries came together to adopt the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The SDGs became the document to guide our social, economic and environmental actions to achieve a sustainable future by 2030.
This is a free interactive two hour workshop using a development education approach.
Registration for the workshop is essential through: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sdgchallenge-workshop-goal-8-decent-work-and-economic-growth-tickets-45682141515?aff=efbeventtix
Invite attached!
I would really appreciate if you could share this with your network. I can give you a call at a time that suits if you have any other questions.
Thanks Gemma,
Stephanie.
7. “Men on the Move” Sports Inclusion Event
Dean McElroy here, Sports Inclusion Development Officer with Cavan Sports Partnership.
I am just emailing you over information on our upcoming Men on the Move programme which is taking place this month with activities including, Box Fit, Golf and Rowing,all welcome. Have attached poster with full information and how to register for the activities. If you could please circulate this information with your shed it would be much appreciated.
If you have any further questions please dont hesitate to contact me on 087-2623956 or email dmcelroy@cavancoco.ie
8. “Source to Tap” local events in June, including Cavan Town.
I would like on behalf of the Source to Tap project team to let you know about the upcoming Source to Tap information events which may be of interest to some of your members.
The Source to Tap project is a new INTERREG supported cross border project which will be active across the Erne catchment including County Cavan. The project aims to raise knowledge and understanding of the catchment with a view to promoting water quality across the Erne System which is used as the source of our drinking water. I have included shortcut to the project website below which has further details of the project.
Additional details of the upcoming events are also available at the following link,
http://www.sourcetotap.eu/event-type/upcoming/
very best regards,
Patrick
Patrick Gallagher,
Source to Tap Project Officer,
087 7001512.
http://www.sourcetotap.eu/about/
Join us on Thursday 28th June from 6:15-8:15pm in Johnston Central Library, Cavan to celebrate your rivers and lakes. Come along to reminisce about your river, share your love of rivers and discuss your vision for the future of your local rivers.
Tea/coffee and sandwiches provided
9. National Heritage Week Registration Now Open
Event registration is now open for National Heritage Week 2018 which is happening from 18 to 26 August 2018.
I would appreciate if you could share our call out for events with your networks.
I have attached some information. If you need any further details please let me know.
Kind regards,
Niamh
Niamh Donnellan
Heritage Week Project Manager
The Heritage Council
Church Lane, Kilkenny, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Tel: 1850 200 878
Mobile: 087 6418440
Fax:+353(0)567770788
www.heritageweek.ie
18-26 August 2018
10. EPA Regional Gathering Taking Place
Dear Cavan PPN,
Please see below, email from the Environmental Protection Agency in relation to a forthcoming Regional Gathering of the National Dialogue on Climate Action, taking place in Athlone on 23rd June. I work for a company called M.CO, who have been retained by the EPA to assist with this activity. I will follow up with a call in relation to this soon.
Kind regards,
Ruth Doyle
OPEN LETTER FROM EPA
Dear PPN,
The Programme for a Partnership Government commits to establishing a National Dialogue on Climate Action (NDCA) which is intended to engage people on the challenge of climate change; motivate changes in behaviour; and create structures at local, regional and national levels to support the generation of ideas and their translation into action.
The Governments’ National Dialogue for Climate action envisages 4 to 5 Regional Gatherings as part of the public engagement process followed up by events at local authority level. The Minister (DCCAE) has decided that the first Regional Gathering will take place in Athlone on Saturday 23rd June (in the Radisson Blu). The Regional Gatherings will reflect, where possible, the new Local Authority Regional Climate Action Offices. This first meeting in Athlone on the 23rd June will invite people from the northern half of the 'Eastern & Midlands Regional Climate Action Office' territory, which includes: Offaly, Roscommon, Leitrim, Monaghan, Louth, Meath, Cavan, Westmeath, & Longford.
The EPA has been given the role of Secretariat to the National Dialogue process and has retained the services of professional engagement consultants MC.O (www.mco.ie) in designing and delivering this first Regional Meeting. We are keen to get your advice on how best involve the citizens in your county and networks. We envisage sending out a mail through to the PPN mailing list along with using local media channels and Facebook pages to promote the event - which will be targeted at members of the public and also for representatives of community groups. M.CO will follow up with a phone call in the coming days to provide further details on the Gathering and is looking forward to hearing your feedback. We want to ensure that our approach to engagement is tailored to the local context so your input and support is much appreciated in helping us make this first Regional Gathering a success.
Kind regards
Jonathan
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Dr Jonathan Derham BSc, PhD, MA(Mgt)
Head of Programme
Evidence & Assessment Programme
Environmental Protection Agency, Johnstown Castle, Wexford, IRELAND
Email: j.derham@epa.ie / Desk: 00353 539160670 / Mobile: 00353 872842932
11. Cavan Filipino Event
Dear All,
In line with our aim to celebrate cultural diversity, and probably a step towards developing a work programme, we are happy to announce that the Cavan Filipino Community will be celebrating our Philippine Independence Day on Saturday 16th of June from 11am at the Killygarry Community Centre where we will showcase Philippine food and heritage.
We will explain our traditional dishes, native costumes, sports/games, and perform some folk dances/skits. The event will cater to the Irish and other ethnic minority groups in Cavan to give everyone a chance to learn about the Philippines, the Philippine culture, as well as get a profile of the Philippine migrant community in Cavan and Ireland.
This gathering will also be an opportunity to introduce the new Cavan Multicultural Network to the Filipino Community and to encourage more Filipinos to join and support the organisation.
Thank you and we hope to see you there!
Kind Regards,
Vanda Brady
Vice-President for External Relations, Cavan Filipino Community
Cavan Multicultural Network Secretary
12. Citizens Information Board Recruitment
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am emailing you on behalf of the Citizens Information Board. We are currently recruiting Chairpersons and Board Members for 5 new Regional CIS companies and 5 new Regional MABS companies. The adverts are live on our own website and on Activelink.
We would be most grateful if you could circulate the information below to your members or affiliates?
Please do not hesitate to let me know if you have any questions.
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Good afternoon,
An advertisement for the recruitment of Chairpersons and Board Members for the 5 new Regional CIS companies and 5 new Regional MABS companies is live on the CIB website and Activelink. Please see links see below.
MABS Boards: http://www.citizensinformationboard.ie/en/news/2018/news20180501_1.html
CIS Boards: http://www.citizensinformationboard.ie/en/news/2018/news20180501_2.html
https://www.activelink.ie/content/community-exchange/volunteering/36881
Dublin North Regional Citizens Information Service Board - Dublin City Council area north of the Liffey, with Blanchardstown/Dublin 15, Dublin City Centre, Dublin City North Bay, Dublin North West, Dublin Northside, Fingal (North County)
Dublin North Regional Money Advice and Budgeting Service Board - Dublin City Council area north of the Liffey, with Blanchardstown/Dublin 15, Dublin City Centre, Dublin City North Bay, Dublin North West, Dublin Northside, Fingal (North County)
North Munster Regional Citizens Information Service Board - Clare, Limerick, Tipperary & Waterford
North Munster Regional Money Advice and Budgeting Service Board - Clare, Limerick, Tipperary & Waterford
South Connacht Regional Citizens Information Service Board - Galway, Mayo & Roscommon
South Connacht Regional Money Advice and Budgeting Service Board - Galway, Mayo & Roscommon
North Connacht & Ulster Regional Citizens Information Service Board – Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan & Monaghan
North Connacht and Ulster Regional Money Advice and Budgeting Service Board – Donegal, Sligo, Leitrim, Cavan & Monaghan
South Leinster Regional Citizens Information Service Board – Offaly, Carlow, Laois, Kilkenny, Wicklow and Wexford
South Leinster Regional Money Advice and Budgeting Service Board – Offaly, Carlow, Laois, Kilkenny, Wicklow and Wexford
Closing date for applications is the 17th May 2018.
As advised in the advertisement please contact boardqueries@ciboard.ie if you have any queries related to the application process.
Regards,
CIB Restructuring Team
Eilis Mernagh | HR Executive, Restructuring Team | Citizens Information Board
Ground Floor, George's Quay House, 43 Townsend Street, Dublin 2
0761 07 9076 (direct) | 0761 07 9000 (reception) | 01 605 9099 (fax)
e: eilis.mernagh@ciboard.ie | w: www.citizensinformationboard.ie
13. Voices For Change one-day Training
Have you ever wondered how Government policy is actually made and how you can influence it? This practical one-day training will improve your understanding and build your skills to become an effective policy influencer.
Voices for Change is a practical one-day training that will help you improve your policy influencing skills and ability. You'll start the day with an invaluable introduction into how government policy is actually made in Ireland and the ways in which community and voluntary organisations, charities and social enterprises on the ground can have a real and profound impact on public policy.
You will also get to carry out some practical exercises, which will equip you to become a more effective policy influencer in your own community – which, when working in concert with others, can lead to significant change at the national level too.
You will leave the session with:
· Knowledge and understanding of how Ireland’s policy making system works in practice;
· Clarity about the ways in which local community and voluntary organisations can influence policy;
· A deepened understanding of how to be an effective policy influencer on behalf of their organisation and community.
· Hardcopy take away.
Facilitator: Pat Montague
Pat Montague is the founder and Managing Director of Montague Communications, which has been in operation for the last 27 years. During that period he has provided strategic communications and public affairs advice to a wide range of not-for-profit organisations including public sector bodies, campaign groups, charities, trade unions and other representative bodies such as The Wheel.
Pat specialises in areas like public affairs and lobbying, political analysis, communications and advocacy training, crisis communications and media relations. He has taught a number of courses including Political Communication in Ireland and the Electoral Process at the Dublin City University. Pat also worked for almost two years as consultant advisor to former Tánaiste, Joan Burton TD.
This is a series of events taking place around Ireland, the closest event to you is:
The People's Resource Centre, Kells, Co. Meath
Friday, 8 June 2018
10am-4.30pm
This event is free to attend.
Click here for more information or to see the other events in your area
Notice of Community Elections 4.5.18
Cavan Public Participation Network has been notified of and will host the election of representatives for the following bodies:
Cavan Sports Partnership: is seeking ONE community representative with interests in sport from a sporting community group. The representative should be available to represent a wide array of sporting interests.
Drug & Alcohol Taskforce: is seeking ONE community representative from a Social Inclusion or Community background who can represent Cavan in this committee.
Healthy Ireland Cavan Committee: is seeking ONE community representatives from a Social Inclusion or Community background with an interest in health, fitness and the program to make Cavan a healthier place to live.
Connecting For Life (Suicide Prevention): is seeking TWO community representatives for their organization from a Social Inclusion background. The body works to mitigate, meet and assist those affected by suicide directly and indirectly.
CMTCU (Cavan Monaghan Transport Coordination Unit): is seeking ONE community representative from the Cavan-Belturbet Area (from Stradone to Dowra/Blacklion and all in between) to represent Cavan on the agency which delivers local link transport in the area.
Breffni Integrated: is seeking ONE community representative from Cavan to represent the community groups of the county on their board.
Cavan Public Participation Network: is seeking TWO representatives for their Secretariat. ONE should come from the Cavan-Belturbet Area (West Cavan) while the other from the Ballyjamesduff Area (South Cavan from Arva to Mullagh and all in between).
Expressions of Interest to cavanppn@gmail.com
No later than Thursday May 17th @5pm
Mandating or Election (where there are multiple nominations) to take place at Cavan Crystal Hotel Event Saturday 19th May 10am-4pm
Please see www.cavancommunity.ie for a fuller description of these bodies. CavanPPN will support the travel costs of these representatives where the body is not able to support attendance costs from their own budget.
Cavan Public Participation Network has been notified of and will host the election of representatives for the following bodies:
Cavan Sports Partnership: is seeking ONE community representative with interests in sport from a sporting community group. The representative should be available to represent a wide array of sporting interests.
Drug & Alcohol Taskforce: is seeking ONE community representative from a Social Inclusion or Community background who can represent Cavan in this committee.
Healthy Ireland Cavan Committee: is seeking ONE community representatives from a Social Inclusion or Community background with an interest in health, fitness and the program to make Cavan a healthier place to live.
Connecting For Life (Suicide Prevention): is seeking TWO community representatives for their organization from a Social Inclusion background. The body works to mitigate, meet and assist those affected by suicide directly and indirectly.
CMTCU (Cavan Monaghan Transport Coordination Unit): is seeking ONE community representative from the Cavan-Belturbet Area (from Stradone to Dowra/Blacklion and all in between) to represent Cavan on the agency which delivers local link transport in the area.
Breffni Integrated: is seeking ONE community representative from Cavan to represent the community groups of the county on their board.
Cavan Public Participation Network: is seeking TWO representatives for their Secretariat. ONE should come from the Cavan-Belturbet Area (West Cavan) while the other from the Ballyjamesduff Area (South Cavan from Arva to Mullagh and all in between).
Expressions of Interest to cavanppn@gmail.com
No later than Thursday May 17th @5pm
Mandating or Election (where there are multiple nominations) to take place at Cavan Crystal Hotel Event Saturday 19th May 10am-4pm
Please see www.cavancommunity.ie for a fuller description of these bodies. CavanPPN will support the travel costs of these representatives where the body is not able to support attendance costs from their own budget.
Expressions of interest must come from a PPN registered group. One vote per group and only those groups of a particular category may vote in that category (see below for categories). Elections shall take place at CavanPPN Plenary Event May 19th and declared on the day. We ask that interested parties provide a short description of their candidacy with their Expression of Interest.
Travel costs and remuneration will be paid to all attending members to these posts.
All expressions of interest to be completed and sent to cavanppn@gmail.com by 5pm Thursday May 17th. No late expressions will be accepted.
Description of Posts:
Cavan Sports Partnership: This group is based in Cavan County Council and works to develop sporting strategies for the county. They have a proactive team to deploy these and seek to work with a guiding committee interested in sporting developments. The meetings are not onerous, always engaging and will engage you in the sporting development of your county. See more at www.cavansportspartnership.ie
Drug & Alcohol Taskforce: The Taskforce is a regional body that works with a variety of organisations and service users to develop a key strategic tool in combating the addictions which hurt our communities and loved ones. We are seeking a representative who will ensure a voice from Cavan to this post and seek to build a better Ireland and Cavan. See more at http://www.nedrugtaskforce.ie/
Healthy Ireland Cavan Committee: The Healthy Cavan Initiative brings effective and grounded projects to life in the county to enable communities and individuals, organisations and the county reach a balanced and healthy way of living. Their funded projects are creating healthy change at the heart of communities here in the county. See more at https://www.facebook.com/healthycavan/
Connecting For Life (Suicide Prevention): The Connecting for Life project is part of a HSE led initiative to utilize every available resource to mitigate the terrible scourge of suicide affecting our loved ones in Irish society. We are seeking 2 representatives to engage with Connecting for Life who would be motivated to make a change at a countywide level to help tackle this terrible issue and genuinely save lives. See the Connecting for Life strategy here:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/connecting-for-life-cavan-monaghan.pdf
CMTCU (Cavan Monaghan Transport Coordination Unit): known for the Local Link bus service, this committee manages and develops the deployment of local transport in Counties Cavan and Monaghan. The service seeks a representative from the Cavan Belturbet Municipal District (from Cavan Town to Dowra/Blacklion area). We are seeking a representative to attend the meetings in Clones. See more at www.cmtcu.ie
Breffni Integrated: This company is charged with key rural development and community support duties. It's work is far reaching and wide ranging and has developed into an agency which has had a massively positive effect on every corner of Cavan's communities. See more at www.breffniint.ie
Cavan Public Participation Network: CavanPPN is seeking 2 reps from 2 areas for its Secretariat. These representatives will guide the work and projects of the PPN and sit at the meeting point of representatives from across the county, sharing and building community potential in the county. There will be free training opportunities, project workshops and the chance to become a community leader for your area. Cavan PPN is seeking one person from the Ballyjamesduff Municipal District (South Cavan from Gowna to Mullagh and Ballinagh to the border of Longford) and one person from the Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District (from Cavan to Blacklion and Dowra including Killeshandra, Ballyconnell and Belturbet). See more at our homepage or about page on this site www.cavancommunity.ie
All reps supported by their travel costs being paid either by the representative body or the PPN itself. Nominees should not already be representatives of the community via the PPN on existing bodies to avoid duplication, burnout and hoarding of representative posts.
DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IS 5pm THURSDAY MAY 17th AND SEND TO cavanppn@gmail.com
Travel costs and remuneration will be paid to all attending members to these posts.
All expressions of interest to be completed and sent to cavanppn@gmail.com by 5pm Thursday May 17th. No late expressions will be accepted.
Description of Posts:
Cavan Sports Partnership: This group is based in Cavan County Council and works to develop sporting strategies for the county. They have a proactive team to deploy these and seek to work with a guiding committee interested in sporting developments. The meetings are not onerous, always engaging and will engage you in the sporting development of your county. See more at www.cavansportspartnership.ie
Drug & Alcohol Taskforce: The Taskforce is a regional body that works with a variety of organisations and service users to develop a key strategic tool in combating the addictions which hurt our communities and loved ones. We are seeking a representative who will ensure a voice from Cavan to this post and seek to build a better Ireland and Cavan. See more at http://www.nedrugtaskforce.ie/
Healthy Ireland Cavan Committee: The Healthy Cavan Initiative brings effective and grounded projects to life in the county to enable communities and individuals, organisations and the county reach a balanced and healthy way of living. Their funded projects are creating healthy change at the heart of communities here in the county. See more at https://www.facebook.com/healthycavan/
Connecting For Life (Suicide Prevention): The Connecting for Life project is part of a HSE led initiative to utilize every available resource to mitigate the terrible scourge of suicide affecting our loved ones in Irish society. We are seeking 2 representatives to engage with Connecting for Life who would be motivated to make a change at a countywide level to help tackle this terrible issue and genuinely save lives. See the Connecting for Life strategy here:
https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/4/mental-health-services/connecting-for-life/publications/connecting-for-life-cavan-monaghan.pdf
CMTCU (Cavan Monaghan Transport Coordination Unit): known for the Local Link bus service, this committee manages and develops the deployment of local transport in Counties Cavan and Monaghan. The service seeks a representative from the Cavan Belturbet Municipal District (from Cavan Town to Dowra/Blacklion area). We are seeking a representative to attend the meetings in Clones. See more at www.cmtcu.ie
Breffni Integrated: This company is charged with key rural development and community support duties. It's work is far reaching and wide ranging and has developed into an agency which has had a massively positive effect on every corner of Cavan's communities. See more at www.breffniint.ie
Cavan Public Participation Network: CavanPPN is seeking 2 reps from 2 areas for its Secretariat. These representatives will guide the work and projects of the PPN and sit at the meeting point of representatives from across the county, sharing and building community potential in the county. There will be free training opportunities, project workshops and the chance to become a community leader for your area. Cavan PPN is seeking one person from the Ballyjamesduff Municipal District (South Cavan from Gowna to Mullagh and Ballinagh to the border of Longford) and one person from the Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District (from Cavan to Blacklion and Dowra including Killeshandra, Ballyconnell and Belturbet). See more at our homepage or about page on this site www.cavancommunity.ie
All reps supported by their travel costs being paid either by the representative body or the PPN itself. Nominees should not already be representatives of the community via the PPN on existing bodies to avoid duplication, burnout and hoarding of representative posts.
DEADLINE FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST IS 5pm THURSDAY MAY 17th AND SEND TO cavanppn@gmail.com
STREETFEAST IS COMING (see below) and like last year CavanPPN are offering 10 fifty euro vouchers to the first ten registered StreetFeasts to apply to us at cavanppn@gmail.com or text 086 351 2308
Decent Work and Economic Growth free workshop
On the 24th of May, Development Perspectives will be visiting Cavan as part of their nationwide #SDGchallenge tour. This workshop will focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with a particular focus on goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth. What do these goals mean for the people of Cavan and how will they become a reality in Ireland.
This workshop will take place in Castlesaunderson International Scouts Centre from 7.30pm-9.00pm. Tea and coffee available from 7.15pm.
For more information about the #SDGchallenge head to: www.sdgchallenge.net
Register via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sdgchallenge-workshop-goal-8-decent-work-and-economic-growth-tickets-45682141515?aff=efbeventtix
Questions: stephanie@developmentperspectives.ie
On the 24th of May, Development Perspectives will be visiting Cavan as part of their nationwide #SDGchallenge tour. This workshop will focus on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals with a particular focus on goal 8 - Decent Work and Economic Growth. What do these goals mean for the people of Cavan and how will they become a reality in Ireland.
This workshop will take place in Castlesaunderson International Scouts Centre from 7.30pm-9.00pm. Tea and coffee available from 7.15pm.
For more information about the #SDGchallenge head to: www.sdgchallenge.net
Register via eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sdgchallenge-workshop-goal-8-decent-work-and-economic-growth-tickets-45682141515?aff=efbeventtix
Questions: stephanie@developmentperspectives.ie
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Town and Village Revitalisation Plans
Save the date -Town and Village Revitalisation Plans Cavan County Council is progressing work on the preparation of Town and Village Revitalisation Plans for towns and villages throughout the County
The following towns and villages are participating:
Cavan Town, Virginia, Bailieborough, Ballyjamesduff, Cootehill, Kingscourt, Belturbet, Mullagh, Ballyconnell, Ballinagh, Ballyhaise, Shercock, Killeshandra, Arva, Kilnaleck, Swanlinbar, Butlersbridge, Blacklion, Gowna, Dowra.
The next stage in the process is now underway (preparation of individual plans for each of the towns and villages above). The consultation sessions set out below will provide the opportunity for further input into these plans, attendance is open to all community groups, individuals and other interested parties.
Tuesday 27 March
Errigal Hotel, Cootehill
Towns and Villages: Cootehill, Shercock, Ballyhaise,
7.30pm – 9pm
Wednesday 28 March
Kingscourt Community Centre
Towns and Villages: Bailieborough, Kingscourt
7.30pm – 9pm
Tuesday 3 April
Virginia Show Centre
Towns and Villages: Virginia, Ballyjamesduff, Mullagh
7.30pm – 9pm
Wednesday 4 April
Breffni Arms, Arvagh
Towns and Villages: Ballinagh, Arva, Kilnaleck, Gowna
7.30pm – 9pm
Tuesday 10 April
Swanlinbar Hall
Towns and Villages: Ballyconnell, Swanlinbar, Blacklion, Dowra
7.30pm – 9pm
Wednesday 11 April
Council Chamber, Courthouse, Cavan
Towns and Villages: Cavan, Killeshandra, Butlersbridge, Belturbet
7.30pm – 9pm
The aim of the plans is to propose improvements which will enhance these towns and villages as an attractive place in which to live and work. The plans, when complete, will also propose a range of projects which could be implemented over the short, medium, and long term.
For further information in respect of this initiative please contact the Community and Enterprise Department, Cavan County Council on: 049 437 8620 or 049 437 8634.
The following towns and villages are participating:
Cavan Town, Virginia, Bailieborough, Ballyjamesduff, Cootehill, Kingscourt, Belturbet, Mullagh, Ballyconnell, Ballinagh, Ballyhaise, Shercock, Killeshandra, Arva, Kilnaleck, Swanlinbar, Butlersbridge, Blacklion, Gowna, Dowra.
The next stage in the process is now underway (preparation of individual plans for each of the towns and villages above). The consultation sessions set out below will provide the opportunity for further input into these plans, attendance is open to all community groups, individuals and other interested parties.
Tuesday 27 March
Errigal Hotel, Cootehill
Towns and Villages: Cootehill, Shercock, Ballyhaise,
7.30pm – 9pm
Wednesday 28 March
Kingscourt Community Centre
Towns and Villages: Bailieborough, Kingscourt
7.30pm – 9pm
Tuesday 3 April
Virginia Show Centre
Towns and Villages: Virginia, Ballyjamesduff, Mullagh
7.30pm – 9pm
Wednesday 4 April
Breffni Arms, Arvagh
Towns and Villages: Ballinagh, Arva, Kilnaleck, Gowna
7.30pm – 9pm
Tuesday 10 April
Swanlinbar Hall
Towns and Villages: Ballyconnell, Swanlinbar, Blacklion, Dowra
7.30pm – 9pm
Wednesday 11 April
Council Chamber, Courthouse, Cavan
Towns and Villages: Cavan, Killeshandra, Butlersbridge, Belturbet
7.30pm – 9pm
The aim of the plans is to propose improvements which will enhance these towns and villages as an attractive place in which to live and work. The plans, when complete, will also propose a range of projects which could be implemented over the short, medium, and long term.
For further information in respect of this initiative please contact the Community and Enterprise Department, Cavan County Council on: 049 437 8620 or 049 437 8634.
***WEATHER ALERT*** PLEASE SHARE
With the predicted onslaught of very cold weather this week which may include hard frost, wind chill and snow and if there is an older person living in your neighbourhood, particularly one who is living alone or might have trouble getting about, we would encourage you to visit or call them to check that they are ok - don't depend on others to do it. Dropping in to say hello or a quick phone call to make sure everything is okay will always be welcome
People can be reluctant to look in on neighbours as they don't want to seem intrusive but experience shows that it is always appreciated and a great source of reassurance for someone to know their neighbours are thinking about them.
Snow and ice add to the problem as many may not be able to get out to buy food, fuel or medical supplies.
For further information, please visit the Governments Be Winter Ready website on; www.winterready.ie
With the predicted onslaught of very cold weather this week which may include hard frost, wind chill and snow and if there is an older person living in your neighbourhood, particularly one who is living alone or might have trouble getting about, we would encourage you to visit or call them to check that they are ok - don't depend on others to do it. Dropping in to say hello or a quick phone call to make sure everything is okay will always be welcome
People can be reluctant to look in on neighbours as they don't want to seem intrusive but experience shows that it is always appreciated and a great source of reassurance for someone to know their neighbours are thinking about them.
Snow and ice add to the problem as many may not be able to get out to buy food, fuel or medical supplies.
For further information, please visit the Governments Be Winter Ready website on; www.winterready.ie
2 COMMUNITY GRANTS NOW AVAILABLE: Deadline March 23rd
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Council Community Grants
Cavan County Council has provided funding to encourage local groups to implement projects that will result in greater social and economic activity. Projects should enhance the quality of citizens’ lives and lead to the sustainability of the local area.
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Council Festival Grants
Cavan County Council has provided funding for festival and event organisers to aid with the development and promotion of Festivals and Events in County Cavan and to assist those that have a tourism or community focus.
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Department of Children and Youth Affairs€6.8m Grants open for extra Childcare spaces, play areas and maintenance Monday 12th February – Friday 9th March 2018
Monday 12th February, 2018 (received by CavanPPN 21.2.18)
Childcare centres are being invited to apply for €6.8m in funding for extra spaces, natural outdoor play areas and maintenance work, according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone.
Applications open today (12th February 2018) for childcare and school age services to apply for the capital grants across a range of strands.
Making the announcement Minister Zappone added
“This year we will invest €485 million, an increase of 80% over the last three budgets, to continue working towards accessible affordable quality childcare.
On the capital grants in particular, I know from my visits to services throughout the country how important it is that we continue to invest and build the infrastructure and capacity of the early years sector.
The inclusion of natural outdoor play areas in particular is allowing our children to explore more and seek adventure in a learning environment. I am delighted to support this work with a significant capital investment – which will benefit children, parents and providers in the coming months.
I encourage all providers to see how the funding can be used to boost or improve their existing services and facilities.”
The application window for the 2018 Early Years and School Age Capital Grants opened today Monday 12th February at 12.00am. Services can apply through the PIP system for the next four weeks, until 3.00pm on Friday 9th March.
The Minister has previously outlined the €6.86 million to be spent across Early Year and School Age Childcare under five funding strands as follows:
Purpose of grant
Max. Grant available
Strand 1 (Early Years)
Expansion/New
€50,000
Strand 2 (Early Years)
Essential Maintenance (Community only)
€20,000
Strand 3 (Early Years)
Natural outdoor play area
€7,000
Strand 4 (School Age)
Expansion/New
€20,000
Strand 5 (School Age)
Essential Maintenance (Community only)
€10,000
Detailed guidelines on how to apply are available on PIP and services are encouraged to contact their local City / County Childcare Committee (CCC) for any additional support or advice on their application.
Capital 2018 Applicant Guidelines
Monday 12th February, 2018 (received by CavanPPN 21.2.18)
Childcare centres are being invited to apply for €6.8m in funding for extra spaces, natural outdoor play areas and maintenance work, according to the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine Zappone.
Applications open today (12th February 2018) for childcare and school age services to apply for the capital grants across a range of strands.
Making the announcement Minister Zappone added
“This year we will invest €485 million, an increase of 80% over the last three budgets, to continue working towards accessible affordable quality childcare.
On the capital grants in particular, I know from my visits to services throughout the country how important it is that we continue to invest and build the infrastructure and capacity of the early years sector.
The inclusion of natural outdoor play areas in particular is allowing our children to explore more and seek adventure in a learning environment. I am delighted to support this work with a significant capital investment – which will benefit children, parents and providers in the coming months.
I encourage all providers to see how the funding can be used to boost or improve their existing services and facilities.”
The application window for the 2018 Early Years and School Age Capital Grants opened today Monday 12th February at 12.00am. Services can apply through the PIP system for the next four weeks, until 3.00pm on Friday 9th March.
The Minister has previously outlined the €6.86 million to be spent across Early Year and School Age Childcare under five funding strands as follows:
Purpose of grant
Max. Grant available
Strand 1 (Early Years)
Expansion/New
€50,000
Strand 2 (Early Years)
Essential Maintenance (Community only)
€20,000
Strand 3 (Early Years)
Natural outdoor play area
€7,000
Strand 4 (School Age)
Expansion/New
€20,000
Strand 5 (School Age)
Essential Maintenance (Community only)
€10,000
Detailed guidelines on how to apply are available on PIP and services are encouraged to contact their local City / County Childcare Committee (CCC) for any additional support or advice on their application.
Capital 2018 Applicant Guidelines
safeTALK, ASIST & USH Training Available locally
Please find below information in relation to training in safeTALK, ASIST and Understanding Self-harm taking place across Cavan and Monaghan on the following dates:
safeTALK
Wednesday 21st March 2018
Clones Family Resource Centre
9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Friday 9th March 2018 Reg deadline
safeTALK
Wednesday 25th April 2018
Virginia Show Centre
9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Friday 13th April 2018 Reg deadline
safeTALK
Wednesday 16th May 2018
Child Wellbeing Centre, Castleblayney
9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Friday 4th May 2018 Reg deadline
ASIST
Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th April 2018
Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cavan
Link to map of location
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. x 2 days
(Tea/Coffee & Lunch provided)
Friday 30th March 2018 Reg deadline
ASIST
Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th May 2018
Child Wellbeing Centre, Castleblayney
Link to map of location
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. x 2 days
(Tea/Coffee & Lunch provided)
Friday 11th May 2018 Reg deadline
ASIST
Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st June 2018
Clones Family Resource Centre
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. x 2 days
(Tea/Coffee & Lunch provided)
Friday 8th June 2018 Reg deadline
Under standing Self-harm
Thursday 7th June 2018
Clones Family Resource Centre
9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.(Tea/Coffee & Lunch provided)
Monday 28th May 2018 Reg deadline
For more info or registration forms contact CavanPPN or
Emer Mulligan, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Services,
Carrickmacross Primary Care Centre, Donaghmoyne Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.
Email: emer.mulligan@hse.ie, Tel: 086 1717563
safeTALK
Wednesday 21st March 2018
Clones Family Resource Centre
9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Friday 9th March 2018 Reg deadline
safeTALK
Wednesday 25th April 2018
Virginia Show Centre
9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Friday 13th April 2018 Reg deadline
safeTALK
Wednesday 16th May 2018
Child Wellbeing Centre, Castleblayney
9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Friday 4th May 2018 Reg deadline
ASIST
Wednesday 11th & Thursday 12th April 2018
Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, Cavan
Link to map of location
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. x 2 days
(Tea/Coffee & Lunch provided)
Friday 30th March 2018 Reg deadline
ASIST
Wednesday 23rd & Thursday 24th May 2018
Child Wellbeing Centre, Castleblayney
Link to map of location
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. x 2 days
(Tea/Coffee & Lunch provided)
Friday 11th May 2018 Reg deadline
ASIST
Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st June 2018
Clones Family Resource Centre
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. x 2 days
(Tea/Coffee & Lunch provided)
Friday 8th June 2018 Reg deadline
Under standing Self-harm
Thursday 7th June 2018
Clones Family Resource Centre
9.30 a.m. – 4.30 p.m.(Tea/Coffee & Lunch provided)
Monday 28th May 2018 Reg deadline
For more info or registration forms contact CavanPPN or
Emer Mulligan, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Services,
Carrickmacross Primary Care Centre, Donaghmoyne Road, Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan.
Email: emer.mulligan@hse.ie, Tel: 086 1717563
Sorry our offices will be closed Feb 15th & 16th due to the use of heavy machinery in the area around Cana House & St. Felim's School. This notice will affect the school, CavanPPN, Volunteer Information Service, Community Radio, Men's Shed and Geneology.
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MUNICIPAL DISTRICT GRANTS OPEN NOW
The members of Cavan County Council have created a funding scheme in each of the three municipal district areas for the purpose of supporting community groups in delivering and promoting projects in their areas.
For further details:
• Call: Theresa at 049 437 8587 or;
• Email: ttierney@cavancoco.ie or;
• Call into your local municipal district office.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 23 February 2018
http://www.cavancoco.ie/Default.aspx?StructureID_str=255&guid=1852
For further details:
• Call: Theresa at 049 437 8587 or;
• Email: ttierney@cavancoco.ie or;
• Call into your local municipal district office.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 23 February 2018
http://www.cavancoco.ie/Default.aspx?StructureID_str=255&guid=1852
A CALL FOR ENVIRONMENT
Cavan Public Participation Network
Environment Sector Meeting, Cana House, Farnham St. Cavan Town. 25.1.18
Meeting Report Meeting Started 7pm
1. Welcome & Introduction: an overview of the Environment Sector of CavanPPN was given to members and the lack of engagement discussed. The PPN Resource Worker provided a list of registered groups (below)*.
2. CavanPPN Enviro-Workplan
(i) Pollinator Plan Event: The aim being to provide a platform to explain, encourage & promote pollination strategies in Cavan. This is to undertaken with local Tidy Towns and work with Heather Bothwell to develop. Members will participate and host stands at event and do workshops.
(ii) Community Garden Network: This was very proactively discussed by members. Declan Fitzpatrick volunteered to ring the garden contacts to encourage them to partake in a produce show in Ballinagh in Aug/Sept which he will liaise with next week. It was suggested that garden visits be facilitated to allow community gardens see what they are doing to inspire eachother. One last suggestion was to enter a joint “mini garden” in the shape of Cavan (2mx3m) for Bloom this year and therefore organize community gardeners to visit Bloom. Daniel will first compile a list of contacts of the community gardens active in County Cavan.
(iii) Reduce/Reuse/Recycle/Upcycle Workshop: To have a workshop on how to reduce your waste at point of purchase, reuse it in inspiring ways and recycle/upcycle waste. Examples included pallet furniture via mens sheds, a plastic bottle greenhouse and investigating Barry Wilson of Belturbet’s project to have a waste collector for shoppers in Belturbet at point of sale. Instead of doing a separate event it might be better to partner with the produce show in Ballinagh for this.
3. Community Representation on Cavan County Council’s Environment & Planning Strategic Policy Committee: an informative discussion was had on what this post entails and the realistic effectiveness of the SPCs. It was also queried if persons could jointly hold the position to lessen the burden, particularly as SPCs are held in the daytime which is sometimes inconvenient for volunteers who work. Barry Kavanagh of Natures Patch Network volunteered for the position.
He was proposed by Gowska Wilkowska and seconded by Declan Fitzpatrick.
4. AOB: It was mentioned that members avail of the entertaining monologue on Plastic Bags by Seamus O’Rourke.
Meeting Ended 8.20pm
*List of registered Environment Sector Groups in CavanPPN: Bailieborough Gardens, Cavan Birdwatch Branch, Cavan Beekeepers Association, PATCH Nature Network, Community Resilience Cavan, Fairgreen Community Gardens, Drumlane Community Gardens, Killeshandra Organic Gardening Club, Kilnavara Community Garden, Realtog Community Garden.
note: 10 groups out if 320 represents a 3.2% portion which is in line with the national estimate of 3% environment groups as a total of PPN registrations (2016 National PPN Report)
Environment Sector Meeting, Cana House, Farnham St. Cavan Town. 25.1.18
Meeting Report Meeting Started 7pm
1. Welcome & Introduction: an overview of the Environment Sector of CavanPPN was given to members and the lack of engagement discussed. The PPN Resource Worker provided a list of registered groups (below)*.
2. CavanPPN Enviro-Workplan
(i) Pollinator Plan Event: The aim being to provide a platform to explain, encourage & promote pollination strategies in Cavan. This is to undertaken with local Tidy Towns and work with Heather Bothwell to develop. Members will participate and host stands at event and do workshops.
(ii) Community Garden Network: This was very proactively discussed by members. Declan Fitzpatrick volunteered to ring the garden contacts to encourage them to partake in a produce show in Ballinagh in Aug/Sept which he will liaise with next week. It was suggested that garden visits be facilitated to allow community gardens see what they are doing to inspire eachother. One last suggestion was to enter a joint “mini garden” in the shape of Cavan (2mx3m) for Bloom this year and therefore organize community gardeners to visit Bloom. Daniel will first compile a list of contacts of the community gardens active in County Cavan.
(iii) Reduce/Reuse/Recycle/Upcycle Workshop: To have a workshop on how to reduce your waste at point of purchase, reuse it in inspiring ways and recycle/upcycle waste. Examples included pallet furniture via mens sheds, a plastic bottle greenhouse and investigating Barry Wilson of Belturbet’s project to have a waste collector for shoppers in Belturbet at point of sale. Instead of doing a separate event it might be better to partner with the produce show in Ballinagh for this.
3. Community Representation on Cavan County Council’s Environment & Planning Strategic Policy Committee: an informative discussion was had on what this post entails and the realistic effectiveness of the SPCs. It was also queried if persons could jointly hold the position to lessen the burden, particularly as SPCs are held in the daytime which is sometimes inconvenient for volunteers who work. Barry Kavanagh of Natures Patch Network volunteered for the position.
He was proposed by Gowska Wilkowska and seconded by Declan Fitzpatrick.
4. AOB: It was mentioned that members avail of the entertaining monologue on Plastic Bags by Seamus O’Rourke.
Meeting Ended 8.20pm
*List of registered Environment Sector Groups in CavanPPN: Bailieborough Gardens, Cavan Birdwatch Branch, Cavan Beekeepers Association, PATCH Nature Network, Community Resilience Cavan, Fairgreen Community Gardens, Drumlane Community Gardens, Killeshandra Organic Gardening Club, Kilnavara Community Garden, Realtog Community Garden.
note: 10 groups out if 320 represents a 3.2% portion which is in line with the national estimate of 3% environment groups as a total of PPN registrations (2016 National PPN Report)
Cavan Environment Groups,
CavanPPN will be hosting an environment meeting next Thursday January 25th in Cana House, Farnham Street, Cavan Town from 7-8pm. The purpose of this meeting is:
- to see how environment groups can work together in the coming year.
- discuss the CavanPPN workplan for environment for 2018
- to choose an environment spokesperson for community environmentalism for Cavan County Council's Strategic Policy Committee on environment.
It would be lovely to have at least one person from each enviro group attend and maybe meet a few times per year to raise environmental issues and actions.
CavanPPN will be hosting an environment meeting next Thursday January 25th in Cana House, Farnham Street, Cavan Town from 7-8pm. The purpose of this meeting is:
- to see how environment groups can work together in the coming year.
- discuss the CavanPPN workplan for environment for 2018
- to choose an environment spokesperson for community environmentalism for Cavan County Council's Strategic Policy Committee on environment.
It would be lovely to have at least one person from each enviro group attend and maybe meet a few times per year to raise environmental issues and actions.
NEW COURSE FOR WOMEN IN WEST CAVAN
Details on www.westcavan.com
Breffni Integrated and CMETB are working to bring a new course for Women to West Cavan. This is a new course for women who are out of the workforce but not on a jobseeker’s payment.
It is open to women on no payment, or on payments such as Disability or Carer’s Allowance. Courses will run two mornings a week for 13 weeks. Classes will cover personal development, job preparation, careers guidance and confidence building.
There will be 6 new Get Ready, Get Steady, Go classes starting in January. Courses will run in Emyvale, Kingscourt, Clones, West Cavan, Castleblayney and Ballyjamesduff.
For more information or to register contact Ceinwen Fergus on 087 1967888 or emailceinwenfergus@cmetb.ie
Details on www.westcavan.com
Breffni Integrated and CMETB are working to bring a new course for Women to West Cavan. This is a new course for women who are out of the workforce but not on a jobseeker’s payment.
It is open to women on no payment, or on payments such as Disability or Carer’s Allowance. Courses will run two mornings a week for 13 weeks. Classes will cover personal development, job preparation, careers guidance and confidence building.
There will be 6 new Get Ready, Get Steady, Go classes starting in January. Courses will run in Emyvale, Kingscourt, Clones, West Cavan, Castleblayney and Ballyjamesduff.
For more information or to register contact Ceinwen Fergus on 087 1967888 or emailceinwenfergus@cmetb.ie
MUSICIANS FUNDING OPEN
Music Capital SchemeThe Music Capital Scheme, supported by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht and managed by Music Network, provides funding for the purchase of musical instruments to both non-professional performing groups/ensembles and professional musicians.
Applications for the Music Capital Scheme are now open
CLOSING DATE 12pm (noon) Tuesday 20th February 2018
Non-Professional Performing Groups - Award 1
Individual Professional Performing Musicians - Award 2
For further information please contact Music Network’s Programmes Administrator Sarah Cunningham at Tel 01 475 0224 / programmesadmin@musicnetwork.ie.
Applications for the Music Capital Scheme are now open
CLOSING DATE 12pm (noon) Tuesday 20th February 2018
Non-Professional Performing Groups - Award 1
Individual Professional Performing Musicians - Award 2
For further information please contact Music Network’s Programmes Administrator Sarah Cunningham at Tel 01 475 0224 / programmesadmin@musicnetwork.ie.
Health & Wellbeing Local Classes (click pdf below) |
Swanlinbar Local News Letter (click pdf below) |
Knitting Local Classes (click pdf below) |
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The Arts Awards by Cavan County Council are allocated under the Arts Act 2003. There are two seperate categories in 2018. The Arts Development Awards for community and arts development and the Professional Artists Awards which are to support the work of professional artists.
see http://www.cavanarts.ie/Default.aspx?StructureID_str=35&guid=1130 for more
Funding Doc For You
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Cavan LEADER Programme 2014-2020
Public Information Events
We would like to invite you to attend our Public Information Events being held to publicise the LEADER programme and to facilitate community groups, private individuals and new or existing enterprises to learn more about LEADER, the rates of aid available, the application process and how to apply for LEADER support.
The LEADER Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 for County Cavan is up and running with some projects already nearing completion.
All Strategic Actions in the Cavan LEADER programme are currently open for new applications with the exception of:
Details of Information Events
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
Monday 29th January
7.30pm
Keepers Arms Bawnboy
Wednesday 31st January
7.30pm
Castlerahan Community Centre
Monday 5th February
7.30pm
St. Patricks Community Hall Arva
Wednesday 7th February
7.30pm
Stradone Community Centre
The current LEADER Programme has three themes namely;
LEADER staff will be available at the information meetings to provide individual guidance on ‘getting started’ with the application process.
Further information on the LEADER Programme is available on our website www.breffniint.ie. Expression of Interest (EOI) and Data Protection forms are available for downloading on the website, or contact Breffni Integrated CLG., LEADER Section at (049) 4331029 – opt 3, Email: leader@breffniint.ie
Public Information Events
We would like to invite you to attend our Public Information Events being held to publicise the LEADER programme and to facilitate community groups, private individuals and new or existing enterprises to learn more about LEADER, the rates of aid available, the application process and how to apply for LEADER support.
The LEADER Rural Development Programme (RDP) 2014-2020 for County Cavan is up and running with some projects already nearing completion.
All Strategic Actions in the Cavan LEADER programme are currently open for new applications with the exception of:
- Self-catering and B&B Tourism accommodation which is closed at present.
Details of Information Events
DATE
TIME
LOCATION
Monday 29th January
7.30pm
Keepers Arms Bawnboy
Wednesday 31st January
7.30pm
Castlerahan Community Centre
Monday 5th February
7.30pm
St. Patricks Community Hall Arva
Wednesday 7th February
7.30pm
Stradone Community Centre
The current LEADER Programme has three themes namely;
- Economic Development, Enterprise Development and Job Creation;
- Social Inclusion;
- Rural Environment;
LEADER staff will be available at the information meetings to provide individual guidance on ‘getting started’ with the application process.
Further information on the LEADER Programme is available on our website www.breffniint.ie. Expression of Interest (EOI) and Data Protection forms are available for downloading on the website, or contact Breffni Integrated CLG., LEADER Section at (049) 4331029 – opt 3, Email: leader@breffniint.ie
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Digital Skills for Citizens – 5 week basic I.T./Internet/Digital skills course.
Mondays 8-10pm in The Bridge Street Centre, beginning 22nd January. See attachment for course details. Please contact Mary Keady for further details/to enrol, on 086 8310487. Women’s Course In west Cavan
Breffni Integrated and CMETB are working to bring a new course for Women to West Cavan. This is a new course for women who are out of the workforce but not on a jobseeker’s payment. It is open to women on no payment, or on payments such as disability or carer’s. Courses will run two mornings a week for 13 weeks. Classes will cover personal development, job preparation, careers guidance and confidence building. There will be 6 new Get Ready, Get Steady, Go classes starting in January. Courses will run in Emyvale, Kingscourt, Clones, West Cavan, Castleblayney and Ballyjamesduff. For more information or to register contact Ceinwen Fergus on 087 1967888 or emailceinwenfergus@cmetb.ie |
Belturbet Youth Theatre restarts and welcoming new faces.
Details on www.westcavan.com Belturbet Youth Theatre is starting back for our new term on Wednesday 17th January 2018 at 6.15pm in the Civic Centre/Town hall. “We’re very excited to be coming back, and it would be lovely to welcome some new members. If you or your young person is interested in drama, likes having fun, and would like to meet some new people, sign up on our FB page and we will be in contact or you can come along on the 17th at 6.15pm in the Civic Centre.” Belturbet Youth Theatre has been established by Belturbet Dramatic Society with support from Breffni Integrated and Youth Theatre Ireland. It is open to any young person from 6th class to Transition Year. QQI Level 5 Healthcare Skills course in West Cavan – January 2018
This is a 2-year Part-Time course which is ideal for anyone who is considering entering the Caring Profession. Home Help, Home Carer, Residential or Nursing Home Care Assistant are all direct progressions from this course. It can also be used as a stepping stone into Nursing training. 1 teaching session each week and taught over 8 modules in 2 years. Breffni Integrated CLG, CMETB and Swanlinbar Development Association are working together to bring this course to West Cavan. The course will be based in Trivia House, Swanlinbar and anInformation and Registration meeting will take place on Wednesday 31st January 2018 at 10am . To Register or to confirm your eligibility for a FREE place please contact Geraldine or Sandy Tel: 071 9853321 Email: gfox@breffniint.ie |
Peace Community Grants Open
PEACE IV small grantsCavan County Council is seeking applications for funding from community groups and organisations under the PEACE IV Programme
Published on: 10 Jan 2018
Applications are invited under the following measure:
Building Positive Relations - Action 4.1 Local Authority Action Plans
Organisations are invited to submit project proposals with the following specific objective:
The promotion of positive relations characterisd by respect, where cultural diversity is celebrated and people can live, learn and socialise together, free from prejudice, hate and intolerance.
A total of €526,580 (subject to funding being approved) may be allocated to this measure. The minimum level of funding available per project will be €5,000 and maximum €50,000 in exceptional circumstances a maximum small grant allocation @ €125,000.00 could be considered.
Final closing date Friday, 16 February 2018, 3pm (subject to all available monies being allocated)
Application forms and guidelines are available to download below or by e-mailing jcrudden@cavancoco.ie. Alternatively, request for posting by calling Jane Crudden on 049 437 8300.
Published on: 10 Jan 2018
Applications are invited under the following measure:
Building Positive Relations - Action 4.1 Local Authority Action Plans
Organisations are invited to submit project proposals with the following specific objective:
The promotion of positive relations characterisd by respect, where cultural diversity is celebrated and people can live, learn and socialise together, free from prejudice, hate and intolerance.
A total of €526,580 (subject to funding being approved) may be allocated to this measure. The minimum level of funding available per project will be €5,000 and maximum €50,000 in exceptional circumstances a maximum small grant allocation @ €125,000.00 could be considered.
Final closing date Friday, 16 February 2018, 3pm (subject to all available monies being allocated)
Application forms and guidelines are available to download below or by e-mailing jcrudden@cavancoco.ie. Alternatively, request for posting by calling Jane Crudden on 049 437 8300.
Just a quick note to say that our offices will be closed Dec 22nd to Jan 8th. Have a lovely New Year also.
WINNERS OF THE CAVAN ENVIRO-WRITERS PRIZE 2017
This year we asked for local people to contribute their pieces to imagine what Cavan in 2118 might look like. We got some amazing ideas and contributions but narrowed it down to two. A special thanks to Sana Cheema for helping organise the competition as part of her Gaisce project:
Winner: Kyla McGowan (14) from Bailieborough
Cavan Of 2118:
The blue lakes of Cavan, which it was once famous for
they're dried up, they're gone
what was once, is now no more.
The brown smog hangs heavy, each day in the sky
the starving people line the streets
ready to die.
Skyscrapers were built, one hundred stories high
to house those who wanted, and hoped to stay alive
The lush green drumlins and the rolling hills
were flattened by the weight of the buildings
and the lumber mills.
Dublin was the first to go then Cork and Kerry too,
whole counties underwater, no one knew what to do.
As the rest of Ireland flooded and people moved inland
Cavan became the capital, everything was in high demand
Food and clean water ran out, everyone was in despair,
people lined the streets each day waiting for their share.
If only people had changed their ways back in 2017,
we’d be living in a Utopia just as we dreamed.
2nd Place: Jeanette Murray (for her grandson in Saint Clare's Primary School in Ballyjamesduff)
Poor Mother Earth in 2118
By Jeanette Murray
I don’t have much hope
for twentyone eighteen,
Not afterlast Friday
From what I’d just seen.
I was in the recycling
Binning tins and the rest,
For the good of the planet
Sure it’s all for the best.
Right then it happened
Couldn’t believe what I’d seen
A man stuffing nappies
In the glass only bins.
Well my eyes shot with fire
And I spat when I spoke
You damn idiot this place
In this town is no joke
It’s the likes of you
That will close this facility,
After all our hard work
to get this amenity.
He never batted an eye
He carried on, kept it up,
and more rubbish followed
the little ignorant pup
He strolled off with a swagger
A smirk on his face
But I phoned Cavan Council
With his car number plate.
Winner: Kyla McGowan (14) from Bailieborough
Cavan Of 2118:
The blue lakes of Cavan, which it was once famous for
they're dried up, they're gone
what was once, is now no more.
The brown smog hangs heavy, each day in the sky
the starving people line the streets
ready to die.
Skyscrapers were built, one hundred stories high
to house those who wanted, and hoped to stay alive
The lush green drumlins and the rolling hills
were flattened by the weight of the buildings
and the lumber mills.
Dublin was the first to go then Cork and Kerry too,
whole counties underwater, no one knew what to do.
As the rest of Ireland flooded and people moved inland
Cavan became the capital, everything was in high demand
Food and clean water ran out, everyone was in despair,
people lined the streets each day waiting for their share.
If only people had changed their ways back in 2017,
we’d be living in a Utopia just as we dreamed.
2nd Place: Jeanette Murray (for her grandson in Saint Clare's Primary School in Ballyjamesduff)
Poor Mother Earth in 2118
By Jeanette Murray
I don’t have much hope
for twentyone eighteen,
Not afterlast Friday
From what I’d just seen.
I was in the recycling
Binning tins and the rest,
For the good of the planet
Sure it’s all for the best.
Right then it happened
Couldn’t believe what I’d seen
A man stuffing nappies
In the glass only bins.
Well my eyes shot with fire
And I spat when I spoke
You damn idiot this place
In this town is no joke
It’s the likes of you
That will close this facility,
After all our hard work
to get this amenity.
He never batted an eye
He carried on, kept it up,
and more rubbish followed
the little ignorant pup
He strolled off with a swagger
A smirk on his face
But I phoned Cavan Council
With his car number plate.
Tribute to Brendan Reilly CEO Breffni Integrated from CavanPPN Directors
2018 Workplan for CavanPPN
CavanPPN 2018 Workplan Session
14.11.17 Old Reference Library, Cavan Town.
Present: Bob Gilbert (Older Persons Council) David Cahill (Cavan Disability Network) Brian McDermott (Belturbet Dramatic Society) Larry McCluskey (Cootehill Dramatic Society) Heather Bothwell (Birdwatch Cavan) John Browne (Cavan Men’s Shed) Chris Kirk (Killeshandra Tidy Towns) Olive Hannigan (Macra na Feirme) Noleen Brady Smith (Maghera Tidy Towns) Jim Reilly (Kilcogy First Responders) Helen O’Reilly (Kilnaleck Community Coop)
Environment
Pollinator Plan Event
To develop an event in partnership with beekeepers, Tidy Towns, Green Schools, Patch Network, Environment Groups & Gardens. Undertake to engage groups in the National Pollinator Plan & invite speakers from Biodiversity Centre and others to speak.
Develop Community Garden Network
Use a series of events (e.g. seedshare in Spring) or training to build a Community Garden Network for the county. This will enhance, enrich and strengthen gardens in the county.
Recycling Promotion
Work with Cavan County Council’s Conor Craven to source, disseminate and educate the community groups on the need for and methods of recycling.
Social Inclusion
Youth Café Support
Work to identify potential hosts for Youth Cafes in areas in need of one but without. Also this will seek to profile successful existing Youth Cafes to promote the idea.
Befriending Service
Via PPN/VIS to assess the potential to set up local Befriending Services to support those in isolation in our communities, especially in time of need e.g. storms/powercuts etc.
Access Survey
To work with Disability Network & Older Persons Council to devise & disseminate an accessibility survey to see where issues lie.
Caring 4 Carers
Promote awareness of supports for carers and work with the Carers Network to highlight the value of carers in our communities.
Community & Voluntary
Community Radio
To increase support to the radio in order to assess its potential as a more active resource for community & gain greater data on global impacts. Roll out to community groups more.
Vol Info Service
Maintain contribution to program costs by CavanPPN. Look into potential of hosting Garda vetting & support the service promotion into a Vol. Info Centre.
First Responders
Assist local CFR’s to develop a map including data on progress of training, contact details, accessibility & distribute to the public.
Other
Tidy Towns ThinkIn & Network Build
Develop an event where we can profile the successes of Tidy Towns and highlight their contributions to the county with guest speakers on various topics. To have a speaker on The Pollinator Plan and other schemes and to ask a Men’s Shed to demo an easy-to-make triple compartment pallet composter.
Burren Bus
Organise a community trip to Cavan Burren in partnership with Local Link to assess the potential of a Burren Bus to promote visits to the Burren.
Tourism Linkage Group
To establish a Tourism Linkage Group for the community/public to have regular input & consultation on the topic of Tourism in County Cavan.
Training:
1. Capacity Building
2. Data Protection
3. Animating Projects
4. Be Funding Ready
To undertake quarterly training for community groups through relevant agencies. The idea would be to ensure (esp for 3&4) to ensure local projects are ready for submission when the application window is open.
Fulfilled Representation
To ensure FULL representation is fulfilled and where this is not the case to facilitate election.
Review
To undertake, in partnership with Cavan County Council, a review of CavanPPN and its services with groups, partners and others to assess where we are succeeding and where we need to improve.
14.11.17 Old Reference Library, Cavan Town.
Present: Bob Gilbert (Older Persons Council) David Cahill (Cavan Disability Network) Brian McDermott (Belturbet Dramatic Society) Larry McCluskey (Cootehill Dramatic Society) Heather Bothwell (Birdwatch Cavan) John Browne (Cavan Men’s Shed) Chris Kirk (Killeshandra Tidy Towns) Olive Hannigan (Macra na Feirme) Noleen Brady Smith (Maghera Tidy Towns) Jim Reilly (Kilcogy First Responders) Helen O’Reilly (Kilnaleck Community Coop)
Environment
Pollinator Plan Event
To develop an event in partnership with beekeepers, Tidy Towns, Green Schools, Patch Network, Environment Groups & Gardens. Undertake to engage groups in the National Pollinator Plan & invite speakers from Biodiversity Centre and others to speak.
Develop Community Garden Network
Use a series of events (e.g. seedshare in Spring) or training to build a Community Garden Network for the county. This will enhance, enrich and strengthen gardens in the county.
Recycling Promotion
Work with Cavan County Council’s Conor Craven to source, disseminate and educate the community groups on the need for and methods of recycling.
Social Inclusion
Youth Café Support
Work to identify potential hosts for Youth Cafes in areas in need of one but without. Also this will seek to profile successful existing Youth Cafes to promote the idea.
Befriending Service
Via PPN/VIS to assess the potential to set up local Befriending Services to support those in isolation in our communities, especially in time of need e.g. storms/powercuts etc.
Access Survey
To work with Disability Network & Older Persons Council to devise & disseminate an accessibility survey to see where issues lie.
Caring 4 Carers
Promote awareness of supports for carers and work with the Carers Network to highlight the value of carers in our communities.
Community & Voluntary
Community Radio
To increase support to the radio in order to assess its potential as a more active resource for community & gain greater data on global impacts. Roll out to community groups more.
Vol Info Service
Maintain contribution to program costs by CavanPPN. Look into potential of hosting Garda vetting & support the service promotion into a Vol. Info Centre.
First Responders
Assist local CFR’s to develop a map including data on progress of training, contact details, accessibility & distribute to the public.
Other
Tidy Towns ThinkIn & Network Build
Develop an event where we can profile the successes of Tidy Towns and highlight their contributions to the county with guest speakers on various topics. To have a speaker on The Pollinator Plan and other schemes and to ask a Men’s Shed to demo an easy-to-make triple compartment pallet composter.
Burren Bus
Organise a community trip to Cavan Burren in partnership with Local Link to assess the potential of a Burren Bus to promote visits to the Burren.
Tourism Linkage Group
To establish a Tourism Linkage Group for the community/public to have regular input & consultation on the topic of Tourism in County Cavan.
Training:
1. Capacity Building
2. Data Protection
3. Animating Projects
4. Be Funding Ready
To undertake quarterly training for community groups through relevant agencies. The idea would be to ensure (esp for 3&4) to ensure local projects are ready for submission when the application window is open.
Fulfilled Representation
To ensure FULL representation is fulfilled and where this is not the case to facilitate election.
Review
To undertake, in partnership with Cavan County Council, a review of CavanPPN and its services with groups, partners and others to assess where we are succeeding and where we need to improve.
The CavanPPN Autumn Gathering
CavanPPN Autumn Plenary Gathering
CavanPPN held its Autumn Gathering in The Cavan Crystal Hotel last Saturday 25th of November. The meeting opened with a tribute by Cavan’s Cathaoirleach Paddy McDonald, to Brendan Reilly, CEO of Breffni Integrated who so recently lost his life in a tragic accident.
The day was divided into three sections:
In section one representatives from the community heard from spokespersons from the PPN
1. Chris Kirk of Killeshandra Tidy Towns spoke on the work of CavanPPN since it was established.
2. Jim O’Reilly of Kilcogy Community First Responders spoke on the 2018 Workplan of the PPN.
3. Noleen Brady Smith of Maghera spoke on the Linkage groups and how representatives speak for community in the PPN.
This was followed by a presentation on Local Community Water by Gretta McCarron, the Local Community Water Officer for this region with a Q&A session.
The next part of the day entailed entertainment, networking and representing. Sarah Garden presented a very engaging Singing Workshop while members also had a chance to network and speak to Linkage Representatives at tables set aside on topics such as Local Transport, Policing, Disabilities and more.
We returned after lunch to hear from 3 national speakers:
1. Simon Rooney of Voice Ireland gave a very informative and engaging talk on recycling and supporting the environment with an eye opening short video.
2. Johnny Sheehan and Marjan Boers of The Wheel spoke about the benefits of membership in Ireland’s fastest growing support, training and advocate agency for community.
3. Martina Westphal spoke on the scary topic of insurance for community groups & the details of this.
Each presenter was rotated around the tables in a world-café speed dating style session, giving smaller groups greater exposure for conversational engagement on the three topics. It was a great way to place both community and agency on equal footing and learn from one another.
After final reflections from the tables’ spokespersons and presenters we called it a day, with people heading home with full bellies, entertained singing voices and more informed heads. It was a great day for all involved with 48 representatives attending from community groups from across the county.
CavanPPN held its Autumn Gathering in The Cavan Crystal Hotel last Saturday 25th of November. The meeting opened with a tribute by Cavan’s Cathaoirleach Paddy McDonald, to Brendan Reilly, CEO of Breffni Integrated who so recently lost his life in a tragic accident.
The day was divided into three sections:
In section one representatives from the community heard from spokespersons from the PPN
1. Chris Kirk of Killeshandra Tidy Towns spoke on the work of CavanPPN since it was established.
2. Jim O’Reilly of Kilcogy Community First Responders spoke on the 2018 Workplan of the PPN.
3. Noleen Brady Smith of Maghera spoke on the Linkage groups and how representatives speak for community in the PPN.
This was followed by a presentation on Local Community Water by Gretta McCarron, the Local Community Water Officer for this region with a Q&A session.
The next part of the day entailed entertainment, networking and representing. Sarah Garden presented a very engaging Singing Workshop while members also had a chance to network and speak to Linkage Representatives at tables set aside on topics such as Local Transport, Policing, Disabilities and more.
We returned after lunch to hear from 3 national speakers:
1. Simon Rooney of Voice Ireland gave a very informative and engaging talk on recycling and supporting the environment with an eye opening short video.
2. Johnny Sheehan and Marjan Boers of The Wheel spoke about the benefits of membership in Ireland’s fastest growing support, training and advocate agency for community.
3. Martina Westphal spoke on the scary topic of insurance for community groups & the details of this.
Each presenter was rotated around the tables in a world-café speed dating style session, giving smaller groups greater exposure for conversational engagement on the three topics. It was a great way to place both community and agency on equal footing and learn from one another.
After final reflections from the tables’ spokespersons and presenters we called it a day, with people heading home with full bellies, entertained singing voices and more informed heads. It was a great day for all involved with 48 representatives attending from community groups from across the county.
CavanPPN Autumn Newsletter
Good Governance Code Document
CavanPPN has just completed this short guide to The Good Governance Code, a short 12 page piece to summarize a very large doc. Included are hints and tips on the jobs Officers do and the contents of The Code to go through it easier and make it less intimidating. Feel Free to share.
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WHY VOLUNTEER: A Story
CavanVIS: Case Study on Volunteer Patsy Sheridan
Patsy Sheridan is and always has been a local of Cavan Town. Patsy was not involved in his local Men’s Shed or the Community Radio before 2014 because he always kept busy, he’s a man with many plans and he likes to keep active and about.
Then, in 2014 Patsy fell ill. It was the type of illness that shakes you to your core and makes you question everything and he had plenty of time to do it because the doctors forbade him from the hectic and physically demanding lifestyle he once had. He’s not young, but nor is he old so Patsy could not simply lie down and die. His motto is “life’s for living, not moping around”.
So, at first he joined a small amateur radio station. A place where he knew no one and he could sit and keep busy but get out and about nonetheless. Two years on Patsy is making 2 shows a week with thousands of listeners tuning in all throughout the year. Everywhere he goes in town, people beep and wave and Patsy brings a smile.
Next, a Men’s Shed opened up and Patsy – being inclined to be a handy enough fella – joined on the promise to his family he’d take it easy. He doesn’t though. He’s in there three times a week busting a gut, but not from hard work; it’s all from laughter. You see, for Patsy a Men’s Shed is there to produce 2 things; a place for men to go and a place for men to laugh. Patsy daily provides this.
So, in 3 years Patsy has gone from a hard working workaholic who had the rug torn from under him by illness and circumstance to seeing that volunteering can transform your life, make you a new and better person and not only bring a smile to his face but put on smile on others. Patsy is a volunteer hero and we’re proud to have him with us.
Daniel Downey of CavanPPN, Shane Dolan of Cavan Radio and Paddy Reilly of Cavan Men's Shed
I have read over this story and though I’m embarrassed I’m happy to see it go out to try and encourage others to get involved in their local communities.
Thanks
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Patsy Sheridan
Patsy Sheridan is and always has been a local of Cavan Town. Patsy was not involved in his local Men’s Shed or the Community Radio before 2014 because he always kept busy, he’s a man with many plans and he likes to keep active and about.
Then, in 2014 Patsy fell ill. It was the type of illness that shakes you to your core and makes you question everything and he had plenty of time to do it because the doctors forbade him from the hectic and physically demanding lifestyle he once had. He’s not young, but nor is he old so Patsy could not simply lie down and die. His motto is “life’s for living, not moping around”.
So, at first he joined a small amateur radio station. A place where he knew no one and he could sit and keep busy but get out and about nonetheless. Two years on Patsy is making 2 shows a week with thousands of listeners tuning in all throughout the year. Everywhere he goes in town, people beep and wave and Patsy brings a smile.
Next, a Men’s Shed opened up and Patsy – being inclined to be a handy enough fella – joined on the promise to his family he’d take it easy. He doesn’t though. He’s in there three times a week busting a gut, but not from hard work; it’s all from laughter. You see, for Patsy a Men’s Shed is there to produce 2 things; a place for men to go and a place for men to laugh. Patsy daily provides this.
So, in 3 years Patsy has gone from a hard working workaholic who had the rug torn from under him by illness and circumstance to seeing that volunteering can transform your life, make you a new and better person and not only bring a smile to his face but put on smile on others. Patsy is a volunteer hero and we’re proud to have him with us.
Daniel Downey of CavanPPN, Shane Dolan of Cavan Radio and Paddy Reilly of Cavan Men's Shed
I have read over this story and though I’m embarrassed I’m happy to see it go out to try and encourage others to get involved in their local communities.
Thanks
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Patsy Sheridan
2017 Workplan for the CavanPPN
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Cavan Public Participation Network 2017 Workplan
In Attendance: Thomas Smith, Finian McNamara, Declan Fitzpatrick, Eamon Donnelly, Jim Reilly, Bob Gilbert, Helen O’Reilly, Olive Hannigan, Brian McDermott, Patricia O’Reilly, David Cahill, Ron Reilly. Facilitated by Daniel Downey, PPN Coordinator.
Drawing on a facilitated session with the CavanPPN Secretariat members (listed above) the following are the aims, objectives & suggestions by the community representatives for the work of the PPN in 2017. It was agreed to allocate €1000 to each of the Sectors/Municipal Districts to work on this from within the PPN budget to empower and support the representatives.
Environment Sector
- Launch a “Support Our Bees” campaign with Cavan Beekeepers Association.
- Engage Green Schools in a 21st Century Visioning exercise to see what future they want.
- Info flier on public/community gardens, public space, and bottle banks.
- Identify litter blackspot areas without deterrents and support deployment of such.
Social Inclusion Sector
- Develop and support the concept of Youth Cafes in County Cavan (as per LECP)
- Sharing support services information with the community groups via info-flier:
(i) Mental Health Supports (ii) Diversity & Discrimination/Know Your Rights
(iii)Adult literacy supports (iv) Disability supports & rights.
- A Positive Mental Health Event in partnership with key actors.
- Community Health Training for groups
- PPN newsletter in larger print (14) with audio & online versions made available.
- Disability awareness and training.
Community & Voluntary Sector
- Small grants awareness and support in partnership with Cavan County Council.
- Continued support for the LECP (Local Economic Community Plan)
- Invite The Wheel/Charity Regulator to deliver “Registering As A Charity” Workshop.
- Develop a Community Youtube channel.
- 1st Aid training for groups.
- Tidy Towns Workshop/Annual get together or “think in” in partnership with Conor Craven.
- Support & make aware the First Responder strategy across the county.
- Publicize the Digital Strategy.
Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District
- A Tidy Towns Annual Workshop and sharing event.
- Overviews of existing Greenways & plan of Cavan based greenway.
- Geopark awareness support and liaise with Joanne Hayes to see how we can help.
Ballyjamesduff Municipal District
- Support any development of a Youth Cafe in the town.
- Local tourism consultation session from groups.
- Advertise/support after school study groups or drop in centres for youth.
- Engage younger people in Tidy Towns activities.
Bailieborough-Cootehill Municipal District
- Make aware the distance in the length of Cavan from Blacklion to Kingscourt (192kms)
Possible event spanning the distance?
- Illegal dumping signage in strategic/dumping blackspot areas.
- Increased awareness of defibulators deployed across the Muncipal District/County.
In Attendance: Thomas Smith, Finian McNamara, Declan Fitzpatrick, Eamon Donnelly, Jim Reilly, Bob Gilbert, Helen O’Reilly, Olive Hannigan, Brian McDermott, Patricia O’Reilly, David Cahill, Ron Reilly. Facilitated by Daniel Downey, PPN Coordinator.
Drawing on a facilitated session with the CavanPPN Secretariat members (listed above) the following are the aims, objectives & suggestions by the community representatives for the work of the PPN in 2017. It was agreed to allocate €1000 to each of the Sectors/Municipal Districts to work on this from within the PPN budget to empower and support the representatives.
Environment Sector
- Launch a “Support Our Bees” campaign with Cavan Beekeepers Association.
- Engage Green Schools in a 21st Century Visioning exercise to see what future they want.
- Info flier on public/community gardens, public space, and bottle banks.
- Identify litter blackspot areas without deterrents and support deployment of such.
Social Inclusion Sector
- Develop and support the concept of Youth Cafes in County Cavan (as per LECP)
- Sharing support services information with the community groups via info-flier:
(i) Mental Health Supports (ii) Diversity & Discrimination/Know Your Rights
(iii)Adult literacy supports (iv) Disability supports & rights.
- A Positive Mental Health Event in partnership with key actors.
- Community Health Training for groups
- PPN newsletter in larger print (14) with audio & online versions made available.
- Disability awareness and training.
Community & Voluntary Sector
- Small grants awareness and support in partnership with Cavan County Council.
- Continued support for the LECP (Local Economic Community Plan)
- Invite The Wheel/Charity Regulator to deliver “Registering As A Charity” Workshop.
- Develop a Community Youtube channel.
- 1st Aid training for groups.
- Tidy Towns Workshop/Annual get together or “think in” in partnership with Conor Craven.
- Support & make aware the First Responder strategy across the county.
- Publicize the Digital Strategy.
Cavan-Belturbet Municipal District
- A Tidy Towns Annual Workshop and sharing event.
- Overviews of existing Greenways & plan of Cavan based greenway.
- Geopark awareness support and liaise with Joanne Hayes to see how we can help.
Ballyjamesduff Municipal District
- Support any development of a Youth Cafe in the town.
- Local tourism consultation session from groups.
- Advertise/support after school study groups or drop in centres for youth.
- Engage younger people in Tidy Towns activities.
Bailieborough-Cootehill Municipal District
- Make aware the distance in the length of Cavan from Blacklion to Kingscourt (192kms)
Possible event spanning the distance?
- Illegal dumping signage in strategic/dumping blackspot areas.
- Increased awareness of defibulators deployed across the Muncipal District/County.
CavanPPN in 2016!!!!
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