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Cavan Community ENews 10.7.26

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With over 40 pieces of news this week (including several new funds and new community training) welcome to your weekly ENews. Our news is compiled weekly from our over 500 member groups (569 as of this week!), partner agencies and funders. The deadline for submitting to cavanppn@gmail.com is noon Wednesdays with the title 'ENEWS ITEM' and we can only take community focused news. Please try to ensure that items fit to one A4 page for ease of reading by recipients. Please note that views/items contained within our ENews may not reflect the values/policies of CavanPPN.

Many Thanks, The CavanPPN Team (Aisling, Finian & Daniel). info@cavanppn.ie, CavanPPN, CCLD, Corlurgan, Cavan. H12 X9Y1 


CONTENTS (Shaded are new items this week, but all are still relevant/in date)


FUNDING

1. FUNDING: Full Circle Sustainability Awards

2. FUNDING: LAWPRO Small Grant Event Scheme

3. FUNDING: Perigus Energy Community Benefit Fund

4. FUNDING: Wildlife Acoustics Grant 5. FUNDING: Participation Arts Award

6. FUNDING: Culture Ireland Grant 7. FUNDING:  ORIS Scheme

8. FUNDING: Water Heritage Grant

9. FUNDING: Community Centre Investment Fund 10. FUNDING: Arts Council Awards 2027


TRAINING 11. TRAINING: Women in Leadership, Advocacy & Engagement 12. TRAINING: Social Innovation Lab Workshops 13. TRAINING: New Community Training Courses for PPN Groups 14. TRAINING: Tackle Disinformation Cap Building For 18-30 Year Olds


SURVEYS/CONSULTS

15 SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Rising Community Insurance Survey 16.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Active Learning Focus Group

17.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Rail Services Near County Cavan 18. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Social Enterprise Consult 19.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Cavan Bus Service Survey 20.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Shape Europe's Digital Future 21.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Traveller Mental Health Consultation 22.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: National Hydrogen Strategy 23.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Identify Cavan Bathing Sites Near You NOW! 24.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: The Disability Act Consultation



EVENTS & OTHER NEWS 25. Launch of Pollinator Guide for Community Gardens 26. Ballinagh Folly Fest 27. Wiki Loves Earth Ireland 28. Cavan Community Connectors 29-  Tidy Towns & Litter Week 30- National PlayDay in Berlturbet

31- Malin to Corlough Fundraising Cycle 32 -Join the Border Region Community Water Team 33 - Three Provinces Festival in Arva 34- Mullahoran Country Music Festival 35- More Support for Direct Community Democracy At Local Level Needed 36- Summer Cottage Market 37- Swanlinbar Tractor Run 38- Games & Chess Club In Ballyconnell 39- Ambient Festival in Killykeen Forest!!! 40 Protecting Minority Communities Against Online Disinformation 41- CavanSPCA Dog Show 42- Cavan Disability Protest 43- "Ticketing for GAA Games" Info-Session From Age Friendly Cavan 44- Status Orange Fire Warning In Effect! 45- Council Issues Algae Bloom Warning! 46 Tullacmongan Family Fun Day






FUNDING

  1. Full Circle Sustainability Awards

Hi there,

I hope you are well. I am delighted to announce the launch of the Full Circle Awards 2026, Circular.ie's celebration of Circular Champions! These awards recognise outstanding individuals and groups who are making reuse, repair, repurposing, sharing and upcycling part of everyday life across the country.


The winners will receive:


  • €2,000 prize to support their circular work

  • Unique handcrafted trophy made from upcycled materials

  • Media exposure through Circular.ie and associated press

Award categories include:



  • Repair and Reuse Champion

  • Community Circular Champion

  • Creative Circular Design

  • Circular Living Advocate

  • Best Community Campaign

  • Circular Sports Champion


We're looking for people who are genuinely making a difference through their circular practices and inspiring others to follow suit.



We would be grateful if you could help us reach more potential nominees by sharing this announcement with your networks and colleagues who might be connected to circular economy initiatives.  Here is a Google Drive folder that includes a press release with details of the awards, a social media carousel, launch photos and A4 poster PDF's.



Photo caption for launch images: "Eibhlin Fitzpatrick, Community Manager, Circular.ie, launching the Full Circle Awards 2026 at The Rediscovery Centre, Ballymun, Dublin" Photo Credit: Mark Stedman



Nominate your Circular Champion here:   Full Circle Awards 2026



The nomination deadline is July 24th, so we encourage submissions to be made as soon as possible.



Thank you for helping us celebrate and support Ireland's Circular Champions!

 



2.    LAWPRO Small Grants Events Scheme

LAWPRO Small Grants  & Events Scheme - 31st Oct*


This grants scheme is for community groups to apply for small scale initiatives and events outside of LAWPRO's targeted open calls. It covers events such as World Wetland Day, Biodiversity Week, Science Week, etc. It may also be used for small awareness raising initiatives such as surveys and plans, citizen science, hosting a meeting, workshops, litter pick, publications, biodiversity signage, or other such small scale initiatives. Applications must have a water quality or water awareness focus.  


Deadline: *None stated, but all expenditure must be incurred before 31st October and grants must be drawn down before 6th November 2026




3.  Perigus Energy Community Benefit Fund

Perigus Energy Community Benefit Fund


Perigus Energy is dedicated to being an active partner in the communities where they develop, build, operate and own green energy assets. They have set up Community Benefit Funds in accordance with the Wind Energy Ireland (WEI) Best Practice Principles in Community Engagement & Community Commitment guidelines.


Perigus Energy operate renewable energy projects throughout Ireland. To check if any of their wind or solar farms are near you, visit the link below.


Through the Community Benefit Fund they offer support to organisations that engage in:

Community Services

Energy efficiency and sustainability

Educational Programmes

Medical and health assistance


The Community Benefit Funds are available for applications all year round. Their internal committee meet quarterly to evaluate applications as they are received.


Deadline: Open all year round



4.     Wildlife Acoustics Grants

Wildlife Acoustics Grant - 15th Aug


Wildlife Acoustics is proud to offer a quarterly grant program that supports the advancement of wildlife research, habitat monitoring, and environmental conservation. Scientists may apply for a product grant to advance the study of bats, birds, amphibians, and other terrestrial wildlife—or a travel grant to help them attend a conference with their peers.


Deadline: 15th August 2026



5.   Participatory Arts Award

Participatory Arts Project Award 2027 - 23rd July


The Participatory Arts Project Award is an Arts Council award that supports proposals from professional artists or arts organisations with a track record in Participatory Arts to collaborate artistically with non-arts professionals (people that do not work professionally in the arts) in the development, creation and/or presentation of artistic work.


Individuals and groups (communities of place or interest) are an integral part of the artistic process, contributing to and influencing artistic content, outcomes and outputs. 


Deadline: 5.30pm Thursday 23rd July 2026




6.        Culture Ireland Grant

Culture Ireland Grants

Culture Ireland offers support to Irish professional artists, arts organisations and international presenters to present work by Irish artists at significant international venues and festivals.

In supporting an event, Culture Ireland traditionally offers grant funding towards costs which relate directly to the international presentation of the event, i.e. travel and travel related costs such as transport, freight, accommodation and subsistence. 

Deadline: 5 August



7.      ORIS Fund


Cavan County Council and Cavan County Local Development are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) for project proposals under Measure 1, Measure 2, and Project Development Measure of the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.


The scheme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development, and the Gaeltacht, in partnership with Fáilte Ireland.




8- Water Heritage Grant


Water Heritage Grants Scheme 2026 - 20th July


Community groups are invited to host an event to celebrate Water Heritage Day

The Local Authority Waters Programme and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan TD, are inviting community groups to apply for funding to mark Water Heritage Day on Sunday 23rd August.


€30,000 in grant funding is available through the Water Heritage Grants Scheme 2026 for community-led events and initiatives that celebrate local water heritage and promote awareness of water quality. Events will be held during Heritage Week 2026.


Deadline: 5.30pm 20th July 2026






9- Community Centre Investment Fund


The Community Centres Investment Fund is the largest ever capital investment in Community Centres. It provides funding for investments in Community Centres in order that these vital services remain useable, accessible, and safe and continue to meet the needs of the community into the future.

This capital fund of €25 million is providing funding for the improvement and refurbishment of existing community centres in both urban and rural areas.

Deadline: 13 July




10- Arts Council Project Awards 2027

Project Award 2027 - Arts Council - 23rd July


The Project Award supports specific projects across various artforms.


It focuses on enabling individual artists and organisations to bring their ideas to fruition and create excellent artistic work. 


There are a number of artforms or arts practices to choose from:

Architecture Project Award 2027

Children and Young People's Award 2027

Circus Project Award 2027

Dance Projects Award 2027

Film Project Award 2027

Literature Project Award 2027

Music Project Award 2027

Participatory Arts Project Award 2027

Street Performance and Spectacle Project Award 2027

Theatre Project Award 2027 - Round 1

Traditional Arts Project Award 2027

Visual Arts Project Award 2027


Deadline: 5.30pm Thursday 23rd July 2026







TRAINING

11- Women in Leadership, Advocacy & Engagement

BRAVE project launched to empower women with leadership, advocacy, and community engagement skills


The Training for Women Network (TWN) and project partners The Bloody Sunday Trust and Glencree Centre for Peace and Reconciliation, have launched the innovative, cross-community/cross-border BRAVE Project (Building Resilience and Advancing Violence-free Environments). The partners will bring women together in a cross-border / cross-community learning environment and support them to become active citizens in advancing meaningful social change and long-term peace and reconciliation throughout the island of Ireland.‘BRAVE’s’ primary objective is to empower women with leadership, advocacy, and community engagement skills, BRAVE aims to dismantle coercive structures, counter radicalisation, and build safer, more resilient communities.Expected changes include improved networks, an increase of women leaders driving systemic change and a reduction of coercive paramilitary control, far-right extremism, gender-based violence, and drug-related crime.A series of information roadshows will run across Northern Ireland and the border counties to inform women of the project and begin the recruitment process.




12- Social Innovation Lab Workshop


What is the New Solutions Social Innovation Lab?  

Launching its first series of workshops in October 2026, the New Solutions Social Innovation Lab is a practical, step-by-step programme designed to help people turn ideas for social change into real, testable solutions.  

Made up of 8 workshops, combining online sessions with in-person events, delivered by experienced practitioners and subject experts, The Lab is a structured development programme where participants will: 

  • Explore and define a social problem  

  • Develop and shape an idea in response  

  • Test and refine that idea in practice  

  • Build the skills needed to progress beyond the Lab.

Who is it for?  

The Lab is designed specifically for early-stage or prospective social innovators: 

  • People with an idea (or the beginning of one)  

  • People who are passionate about a social issue they want to address  

  • Community activists, volunteers, or those involved in local initiatives  

  • Students or graduates interested in social innovation  

  • Anyone with lived experience of a social challenge.

The Lab is a project of the wider New Solutions Social Innovation Fund, which aims to strengthen the social innovation ecosystem in Ireland and support new ideas to emerge and grow. 

To find out more and learn how to apply for your FREE place, visit www.new-solutions.ie/social-innovation-lab before 5PM on 31 July 2026.  





13- Free Community Training For CavanPPN members Cavan PPN currently has a number of training courses available to our member groups.

They are available FREE OF CHARGE for member groups.

Most of the courses are online and places are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.


Latest training opportunities:

  • Breaking Free from the Golden Handcuffs of Small Grants

  • AI Awareness


Cavan PPN provides access to a number of other training opportunities, all focused on community & voluntary groups/organisations.  For more information, and to register, please click on the link below: Events | Cavan PPN | Public Participation Network


(Please note: you must be part of a member group of Cavan PPN to avail of these training courses).



14- Tackle Disinformation Cap Building for 18-30 Year Olds ChangingTIDE is an EU-funded project that aims to counter disinformation by building capacity for grassroots action. As part of the project, DCU FuJo is seeking young adults (18–30 years) to join a Media Literacy Incubator on 30 July at the DCU St Pat’s Campus. Participation is free of charge. Those interested can use this online form to apply. 





SURVEYS/CONSULTATIONS



15- Rising Insurance Premiums for Communities Survey

Rising insurance premiums are a major challenge for many charities and community groups. The Alliance for Insurance Reform needs your help by completing its annual insurance survey. 

It takes less than one minute, and the information gathered is shared with government ministers, national media and others to highlight the ongoing challenges that insurance costs pose to community and voluntary groups across the country.


The questions are straightforward and general, with no specific financial information required.

The Alliance has secured major reforms of the insurance and personal injury claims landscape in Ireland, with reductions in the volume of claims and the size of awards. Unfortunately, this has yet to translate into meaningful reductions in premiums for many organisations. This survey helps show what is happening on the ground and supports the case for further action.

Survey link:


16-  Active Learning Focus Group

We are hosting an in-person Focus Group for people who are interested in upskilling and learning and development in the community and voluntary sector. If you are an active learner who works in the sector, we want to hear from you! 

When: 9.30-12.00 on Thursday 23 July  

Where: Guinness Enterprise Centre, Taylor’s Lane, D08 YPP9 

Your input is really important to us as it helps us to plan our work for the coming years based on what the sector tells us it needs.  

In exchange for your knowledge, we will provide tea and pastries and a lovely opportunity to network with colleagues from across the sector in a central Dublin location, the Guinness Enterprise Centre. 

Just to be clear, you do not have to be responsible for training in your organisation, we really want the lived experience of staff who want to upskill (not just the manager) involved, so we would really love your input. 

Where do I sign up?   

If you wish to attend, please register your interest here by 19 June, 2026:  Online registration form for Sector Training and Skills Focus Groups 2026 

We look forward to welcoming many of you on the day.  

If you have any questions about the event, please feel free to reach out to Ciara: ciarapower@wheel.ie



17- Rail Services Nearing County Cavan

Although this survey is in regard to the new proposed Dublin to Navan service, due to the relative proximity to County Cavan we have included it in this week's consultations for communities of Cavan. Click here to access the survey: NSPC1



18-  Consult on Social Enterprise

The National Social Enterprise Census is currently underway and we would highly encourage all social enterprises to take part.The Census is an important opportunity to ensure that the contribution, impact and needs of social enterprises are accurately captured and reflected in future policy, funding and support initiatives.Completing the survey should take approximately 23 minutes and your response will help build a stronger evidence base for the sector.You can access the survey here:https://panel.amarachsurveys.ie/S2/159/SEL37/

We encourage you to complete the survey as soon as possible and to ensure that your organisation's voice is included in this important national exercise.



19-  Cavan Bus Service Survey

Cavan Comhairle na nÓg is undertaking a survey on bus infrastructure in the county and members of the public are invited to share their thoughts and experiences. Complete the survey by visiting https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/V38BQK6 



20-  Shape Europe's Digital Future

Have your say in shaping the digital future of Europe's social economy!

As part of this study, Eurofound is conducting an online survey addressed to social economy organisations throughout the European Union. 

By taking part, your organisation helps increase the visibility of the social economy within Europe’s digital transformation and ensures that its specific characteristics and needs are adequately reflected in EU-level analysis and policymaking.




21-  Traveller Mental Health Consult


Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler announces a new consultation process to inform the development of the Traveller Mental Health Action Plan

Minister for Mental Health Mary Butler TD today announced a series of consultation sessions with the Traveller community which will be hosted by Traveller organisations, including Exchange House Ireland, Pavee Point, the Traveller Counselling Service and the National Traveller Mental Health Network, to inform the development of a new Traveller Mental Health Action Plan.

In addition, an online survey has been opened for anyone who is interested in contributing to the consultation. The consultation process – including consultation sessions and online survey – will be open between now and the end of July 2026.

The Traveller Mental Health Action Plan is co-developed by the Traveller Mental Health Specialist Group, which was formed by the Department of Health under the structures of the National Implementation and Monitoring Committee (NIMC) for Sharing the Vision, Ireland’s national mental health policy, at the request of Minister Butler, in January 2026. The Specialist Group aims to deliver the Action Plan by the end of the year.

The Specialist Group is chaired by Dr Fiona Keogh and membership is drawn from the NIMC, Government Departments, the Health Service Executive (HSE), Traveller organisations, and members of the Traveller community with lived and living experience of mental health difficulties. The Specialist Group is also supported by a Lived Experience Reference Group which is facilitated by Exchange House Ireland and the National Suicide Research Foundation (NSRF).

The consultation process will ensure that the lived and living experience of Travellers continues to play a central role in delivering a new Traveller Mental Health Action Plan.

Minister Butler said:

“Publishing the Traveller Mental Health Action Plan is a priority for me. I have listened to and engaged with Travellers from across the country and the message I heard was clear. We need a cross-government and culturally appropriate plan to address the disproportionate rate of suicide in the Traveller Community. The voices of Travellers must inform the plan to ensure it delivers meaningful change. I want to encourage members of the Traveller Community to take part in the consultation and have your voices heard.”

If you are a member of the Traveller community and would like to participate in a consultation session to help develop the Traveller Mental Health Action Plan, you can register your interest at the following link: Traveller Mental Health Action Plan Consultation Sessions – Fill in form.

If you would like to take part in an online survey, which is open to anyone, and to inform the development of the Traveller Mental Health Action Plan, you can do so at the following link: Traveller Mental Health Action Plan Online Survey.

In recent Budgets, Minister Butler has prioritised Traveller mental health and funded a number of dedicated initiatives, with combined additional funding of €780,000 over the past two years. The additional funding has been used to expand counselling service capacity and develop more culturally appropriate mental health supports with the Traveller community. As a result, the number of clients supported by the Traveller Counselling Service increased by 50% towards the end of 2025 compared with the previous year.



22- National Hydrogen Strategy

The aim of this consultation is to gather evidence to gather information from parties considering, planning, or actively developing geological hydrogen storage projects in Ireland. This call for evidence supports the implementation of Ireland's National Hydrogen Strategy (Actions 9 and 10), particularly the strategic objectives relating to energy system flexibility, security of supply, long-duration energy storage, and the integration of renewable electricity.

The information gathered will help inform future policy development, regulatory design, spatial planning, and infrastructure coordination to support the emergence of a safe, secure, and commercially viable hydrogen economy in line with Ireland’s climate and energy targets.




23.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Identify Cavan Bathing Sites Near You NOW!

Local authorities must identify official bathing areas in their area every year so that they can be monitored for safety, water quality and their level of use.  To help with this process, Cavan County Council is asking people who swim at beaches, lakes and rivers to tell them if they think they should maintain existing designated bathing waters designations or give a new official bathing area designation to areas that are commonly used for swimming, but not identified at the moment.


24- Disability Act Consult

The purpose of this consultation process is to inform the review of the Disability Act in its entirety.

Recent reforms have focused on Part 2 of the Disability Act because of the urgent need to make the Assessment of Need (AON) process more effective and efficient for children and families. Further information on these targeted reforms can be found here. The review of the Disability Act in its entirety will involve a detailed consideration of Part 2 and other reforms that may be needed to advance the implementation of the UNCRPD.

The review will also include examination of the Programme for Government commitment to place an autism strategy on a legislative footing.



EVENTS & OTHER NEWS


25- Launch of Pollinator Guide for Community Gardens


Launch of Pollinator Guide for Community Gardens



On Saturday 20th June, Community Gardens Ireland launched our pollinator guide for community gardens with the National Biodiversity Data Centre in Greystones & Kilcoole Community Garden in Wicklow.


This is a project that started 3 years ago at a Community Gardens Ireland gathering, when a discussion was held about pesticide use at community gardens and allotments. Following this, contact was made with the excellent team at National Biodiversity Data Centre who quickly came on board. 


Over the last 3 years, the two groups then worked together to produce this guide with inputs from members of the Community Gardens Ireland committee. 


This guide highlights best practice for community gardens in order to make them pollinator friendly, along with advice for providing space for wildlife, including ponds, bird and bat boxes, and eliminating pesticide use. 


Our hope is that this will inspire more pollinator-friendly community gardens throughout the island of Ireland. 





26- Ballinagh Folly Fest

BALLINAGH FOLLY FEST IS BACK! For one day only! Full details still to be announced, so make sure you keep an eye on our socials  Instagram: @ballinaghcommunityenterprise



27-  Wiki Loves Earth

Wiki Loves Earth Ireland 2026 - 31st July


This is not a funding stream, but is an opportunity to showcase Irish natural heritage, which in turn can help play a part in ensuring its protection.

Wiki Loves Earth Ireland 2026 is the 7th edition of Wiki Loves Earth in Ireland.

Participants will take pictures of local natural protected areas, and upload them to Wikimedia Commons. The aim of the contest is to highlight the Irish natural heritage across the island of Ireland to encourage people to capture pictures and to put them under a free licence which can be re-used not only in Wikipedia but everywhere by everyone.


Deadline; 31st July 2026






28- Cavan Community Connectors Program with the HSE

Cavan Monaghan Community Connectors


“Building Community Connections and Support Networks”


HSE Connecting for Life Cavan Monaghan in partnership with Cavan Monaghan Connects,

Mental Health Ireland, Monaghan CYPSC and Cavan Monaghan ETB, is seeking to identify

volunteers who live or work in the area and want to make a positive difference to the health

and wellbeing of people in their community.

This initiative seeks to develop a Network of ‘Community Connectors’ – representatives of local

community/voluntary groups who are passionate about supporting mental health and

wellbeing in the community. Volunteers will be trusted, active members of their community.

Volunteers will be expected to already be connected to a local well-established community/

voluntary group with good governance procedures in place.

Role of a Community Connector – what will you be asked to do:

 To act as a channel for information flow between statutory services and your local

community, sharing reliable health and wellbeing information with friends, family, and

your wider community networks.

 In doing so, Community Connectors would empower people to make their own

informed decisions about health and wellbeing, promote help-seeking behaviour and

improve access to services.

Volunteers selected to undertake training to fulfil the role of Community Connector will be

connected to an existing local community/voluntary group. As a result, the Community

Connector volunteer will be guided by and adhere to the policies and procedures in place

through their local community/voluntary group.

Your background/qualities – what are we looking for in a Community Connector:

 While no previous experience of working in the mental health and wellbeing sector is

required, it will be important that the volunteers have a particular interest in this area,

have good listening skills and can support and signpost with empathy and compassion.

 It is important to highlight that the role of Community Connector is purely an

information sharing, supportive role being undertaken on a voluntary basis within the

respective community.


 The role does not entail any form of crisis support or counselling. Details on where to

signpost someone who may be in crisis will be included as part of the training sessions.

Please note that more than one volunteer is welcomed from the voluntary/community group so

that the role is shared and for peer support.

What will we provide to support you in this voluntary role:

 Information on local, national and online wellbeing supports in order to help signpost

people to relevant support and health services.

 Information and training on key wellbeing initiatives available locally and online aimed

at supporting people’s mental health and wellbeing.

 Opportunity to become part of a trusted network. Meetings for the Network will be

facilitated for Community Connectors to meet and share experiences and receive on-

going support. Information on local and national health and wellbeing news will be

shared with members of the Community Connectors Network.

 A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to all volunteers who complete the training

sessions for Community Connectors.


Please note this is an initial Expression of Interest (EOI) process with no commitment expected

at this stage. Further details will be provided at an information evening to explore the role and

clarify any queries. More details on the type of training and the timeframe involved will also be

discussed at the information evening. All EOI’s will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Please complete the EOI form attached and return by the deadline noted – Friday 10 th July 2026.





29-  Tidy Towns & Litter Week


Dear Cavan PPN Members

Last year over 30,000 TidyTowns members across 950 groups achieved over 1 Million Hours of volunteer action.

However, most of it went undocumented.

From July to December, Ireland holds the EU Presidency.

I am calling on TidyTowns groups to take the LitterWeek Digital Skills Training Challenge (litterweek.org), to learn why and how to start documenting your impact and collecting data records for citizen science to learn about the data collection purpose of technology and lead society away from social media with real-world environmental citizenship.

On the 3rd of June, I held a webinar 1 Million Hours | A TidyTowns EU Presidency Citizen Deliverable which was sent to all TidyTowns groups by the TidyTowns unit at the Dept of Rural and Community Development & an Gaeltacht. Although the email was sent the same day of the webinar and not everyone saw it, over 130 members from dozens of groups signed up who have already started collecting data and uploading it to OpenLitterMap.com - Ireland's only UN Digital Public Good.

The webinar was recorded and is available here:

I would like request a meeting with you and ask for your help encouraging TidyTowns groups to sign up and take the LitterWeek challenge.


If interested, could you please share this with your local TidyTowns & other groups and help us co-create a national citizen EU Presidential delivery for Ireland?

Grma,

Seán Lynch Founder @ LitterWeek, OpenLitterMap & DiscoverableUN Digital Public Good | 500k+ uploads | 100+ countries

+353 83 150 9117


30-  National Play Day in Belturbet

Celebrate National Play Day 2026: "Every Little Hand Can Change the World!"

Co Cavan Local Development, in partnership with a wonderful coalition of local organizations and community members, is thrilled to invite families across Cavan to a special, free event celebrating National Play Day 2026.

Driven by a dedicated team of Ukrainian volunteers from Belturbet, this event is a shining example of community collaboration. The organizers have teamed up with the National Childhood Network, Cavan Sports Partnership, Cavan County Council, Tulsa, and CYPSC to deliver an unforgettable afternoon of fun, connection, and inclusivity.

Event Details

  • Date: July 10, 2026

  • Time: 14:00 – 18:00

  • Location: The Goods Store, Belturbet, H14DP03

  • Cost: Completely FREE!

What to Expect on the Day

Designed under the inspiring theme "Every Little Hand Can Change the World!", the afternoon is packed with activities for all ages and abilities.

Highlights include:

  • Creative & Active Play: Face painting, arts & crafts, and a variety of fun games.

  • Fully Inclusive Environment: A dedicated Sensory Room will be available to ensure children with additional needs have a comfortable and supportive space to enjoy the festivities.

  • Community Connection: A photo zone, tea/coffee/snacks station, and opportunities to make new friends and connect with local family support services.

  • Take-Home Goodies: Every family will receive a free "Play Pack" filled with creative ideas to keep children engaged throughout the summer, plus other gifts and prizes on the day!

How to Register

While entry is entirely free, registration is required to help the organizers prepare.

To secure your family's spot, please contact Olga Dowd at odowd@ccld.ie or scan the QR code on the official event posters circulating in your area.

Come along to play, make friends, grow, and do good—together!





31- Malin to Corlough Fundraising Cycle

Malin to Corlough Fundraising Cycle – In Aid of Corlough First Responders



On 18th July, a dedicated group of local cyclists will take on the incredible challenge of cycling from Malin Head to Corlough to raise much-needed funds for Corlough First Responders.



Corlough First Responders is a voluntary group of trained local people who provide vital emergency care in our community while an ambulance is on its way. Working in conjunction with the National Ambulance Service, they respond to emergencies including:



Heart Attacks


Cardiac Arrests


Strokes


Choking Incidents


The group provides an essential service across Corlough, Templeport and Swanlinbar, helping to deliver potentially life-saving care in those critical first minutes before professional medical assistance arrives.



None of us ever know when we or a loved one might need this service. Having trained responders living within our communities can make a real difference when every second counts.



This fundraising cycle aims to help ensure that Corlough First Responders can continue their vital work and maintain the equipment and training needed to serve our area.



We are asking everyone to get behind the cyclists and support this fantastic cause. Every donation, no matter how big or small, will make a difference and help keep this invaluable community service available for the people who need it most.





Thank you to everyone who donates, shares the fundraiser, and supports the cyclists taking on this challenge for our community.


32- Join the Border Region Community Water Team

Join our Communities team in the Border region! We are hiring two Community Water Officers, one covering Louth and north Monaghan, and one covering Cavan and south Monaghan.



Closing date: 23rd July at 4pm.



Help us work with communities to protect and restore their local water bodies.



Learn more at lawaters.ie/careers



33-  Arva 3 Province Festival






34- Mullahoran Music Country Festival



35- More Support For Community Voices Needed


More support and REAL collaboration (not tokenism) needed for PPNs:

How do we tackle the ever growing topic of topic of democratic disaffection and disengagement in communities?

Séamus Boland, President of the European Economic and Social Committee, the EU body representing civil society, writes:

"This is about more than building trust. Giving communities a say in the decisions that affect them leads not only to greater buy-in but also to better outcomes... Not consultation as a box-ticking exercise, but sustained, two-way dialogue as participatory democracy."





36- Summer Cottage Market

The Summer Cottage Market returns to Con Smith Park on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th July 2026.

We bring the best of Cavan's food, craft, culture and community into the park for one summer weekend.

We'll be sharing lots more over the coming weeks, so save the dates and subscribe to our event bulletin for the latest updates. Link in bio.

 Con Smith Park, Cavan

 18–19 July 2026

 12pm–6pm




37- Swanlinbar Tractor Run







38- Games & Chess Club In Ballyconnell


 FAMILY GAMES & CHESS CLUB

Every second Tuesday over the summer were hosting a Games & Chess Club for all ages - young, old and everyone in-between. The aim of the club is to socialise, make friends and learn new skills.

We will provide a selection of games for people to learn and play, but feel free to bring your own games too! We hope to be able to offer classes in chess in the winter.

This is a family-friendly club and all national school children need to be accompanied by an adult at all times. All secondary school children need to give details of a parent/guardian.

Please fill out the form below to register your interest and get more info:






39- Ambient Festival in Killykeen Forest!!!

You’re invited to Ambient Music Festival in Killykeen Forest!!! Join us for a full day of homegrown original music on Bank Holiday Monday, 03/08/26. Tickets are limited for this first-time event, so be sure to grab yours early. Click the link below, and see you there!




40 Protect Minority Communities Against Online Disinformation

MinDiShield supports minority communities against online disinformation

Across Europe, misleading narratives, hate speech, conspiracy theories and extremist messaging increasingly target ethnic and religious minority communities, shaping perceptions, deepening divisions and undermining trust. In response to this urgent challenge, the new EU-funded project MinDiShield – Combating Online Minority-Related Disinformation has been launched to strengthen resilience, promote media literacy and support communities in navigating the digital information landscape safely and confidently.More





41- CavanSPCA Dog Show

Starts at 2pm




42- Cavan Disability Protest





43- "Ticketing for GAA Games" Info-Session From Age Friendly Cavan






44- Status Orange Fire Warning In Effect!

Due to ongoing dry conditions the risk of forest & wild land fires is significantly elevated



Please be Aware & act responsiblyeveryone's caution helps prevent wildfires & protects forests, wildlife & nearby communities



Be Prepared, Be Vigilant, Stamp Out Forest Fires





45- Council Issues Algae Bloom Warning

Due to prevailing conditions and nutrient enrichment, algal blooms, which appear as a green scum, may appear on lakes throughout the county at this time of year. Avoid contact with algal blooms as they may cause skin irritation or be toxic if ingested. Dogs are particularly sensitive to these blooms




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