Cavan Community ENews 16.5.25
- Daniel Downey
- May 14
- 20 min read
Updated: May 15
Welcome to your weekly ENews. Our news is compiled weekly from our over 500 member groups, partner agencies and funders. The deadline for submitting to cavanppn@gmail.com is noon Wednesdays and we can only take community focused news. 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
FUNDING
1. FUNDING: Heritage Week Small Grants
2. FUNDING:Cavan Sports Partnership 2025 Grant Scheme
3. FUNDING: Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme
4. FUNDING: Farm Safety, Health & Wellbeing 2025 5. FUNDING: Human Rights & Equality 2025-26 Grant
6. FUNDING: Hi Digital Fund 7. FUNDING: Cavan LEADER is OPEN for Expressions of Interest
8. FUNDING: Festival Investment Scheme 2026 Open
9. FUNDING: Age Friendly Awards
10. FUNDING: Working with Nature Awards
TRAINING
11. TRAINING: FREE TRAINING FOR CAVANPPN MEMBERS
12. TRAINING: Pocket Forest Initiative
13. TRAINING: BeeKeeping & Biodiversity Workshop
14. TRAINING: Upcoming ETB Training Info events
15. TRAINING: Transitioning To Secondary School Workshop for Parents
16. TRAINING: FREE Composting Workshop
SURVEYS/CONSULTS 17. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Living & Working Conditions Roundtable Discussion 18. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Call To Identify Bathing Waters In Cavan 19. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: National Recycling Bin Survey 20. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Consultation on Roadmap for Social Inclusion 21. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Have Your Say on Policing Policies
EVENTS & OTHER NEWS
22. StreetFeast Coming This May, Register NOW
23. Cottage Market Call For Summer Vendors
24. Cavan Connects News & Upcoming AI Event 25. Family Fun Bingo Fundraiser 26. Cavan Arts Festival 27- Killykeen Welcomes You To StreetFeast 2025 28- Low Cost Spay & Neuter Scheme 29- Ballyconnell Storytelling Night Upcoming 30- Join in with Cavan's Memory Cafe for people with Dementia, Alzheimer's & their Carers. 31- Do You Provide Supports For Adults with Disabilities in Cavan? 32- Africa Day(s) 33- Cavan-Fermanagh Storytelling Training OPEN for Applicants 34- Cavan Community Cinema 35- The Green Ribbon Campaign Upcoming 36- Oversight Report on Electoral Registers Released 37- Working Glas Heroes Bring A Green Tint To Cavan Arts Festival 38- CavanPPN & IEN Launch National Biodiversity Week in Belturbet 39- Community Meitheal's Coming Across Three Locations In Cavan 40- Dog Fouling Poster Competition 41- Free Chair Yoga 42- SAVE THE DATE: CAVAN SUMMER COMMUNITY SEMINAR FRIDAY 13th JUNE
FUNDING
Heritage Week Small Grants
This year Heritage Week’s theme ‘Exploring Our Foundations’ invites us to delve into the building blocks of our heritage; not just the structures, but the landscapes and cultural activities that have shaped us and takes place from 16th – 24th August 2025.
A small grant scheme will be in place to assist towards the cost of your Heritage Week events.
Applications to be returned by Friday 27th June, 2025
Before submitting application, please register your event on National Heritage Week event details:- Organise an Event or Project | National Heritage Week 16th – 24th August 2025
2. Cavan Sports Partnership 2025 Grant Scheme now Open!
Cavan Sports Partnership annual grant scheme is now open, which focuses on supporting clubs to develop, through purchasing sports equipment or starting up a new sports club.
Equipment Grant
Grants up to €300 are available to purchase sports equipment for your sports club or disability sporting group.
To be eligible sports clubs/groups must:
· Be based in County Cavan and be affiliated to a Sport Ireland recognised NGB.
· Have policies and practices that encourage participation regardless of gender, age, race or ability.
· Sporting Clubs and Disability organisations that provides sporting activities are eligible
· Where applicable, clubs must have attended, or commit to attending Child Welfare/Safeguarding and Disability Awareness training.
Closing date for receipt of application form is Thursday 29th May 2025 at 5pm
2025 New Club Start Up Grant
Cavan Sports Partnership wish to assist new clubs that are set up in 2025 with funding
To be eligible sports clubs/groups must:
· Be based in County Cavan
· Be affiliated to a Sport Ireland recognised NGB.
· Have a committee in place and club bank account set-up
· Have policies and practices that encourage participation regardless of gender, age, race or ability.
· Where applicable, clubs must have attended, or commit to attending Child Welfare/Safeguarding and Disability Awareness training.
Under this grant a maximum of €300 is available
Closing date for receipt of new club start up grant is Thursday 18th September at 5pm
For further details and to apply online visits www.cavansportspartnership.ie
3. Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme
Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme
The Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme offers financial supports – provided by Sport Ireland – to local clubs, groups and organisations, nationwide who promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people.
Some of the Sport Initiatives supported are:
Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme
Offers financial supports to local clubs, groups and organisations, nationwide.
FitLine
A telephone mentoring service which encourages callers to start getting more active- we’re only a phone call away!
Physical Activity Leaders
An education and peer leadership initiative which trains older people how to lead sport and activity sessions in their local groups and communities.
CarePALS
Trains those working in care settings to lead suitable physical activities.
People with intellectual disability Physical Activity Leaders
Enabling people with intellectual disability (ID) to become physical activity leaders.
Walking Football initiative
An Age & Opportunity initiative for older men that is great craic and good for general health and wellbeing.
European Week of Sport
Promoting sport and physical activity across Europe.
Go For Life Games
Teams from all over Ireland coming together to take part in a national day of sport in June every year.
4. Farm Safety, Health & Wellbeing 2025
Farm Safety, Health and Wellbeing Projects 2025 - 19th May
This open call for project proposals is one of a series of initiatives being implemented in 2025 by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine in helping to improve the safety, health and wellbeing of Irish farmers and their families.
The Department is inviting applications from individuals, groups and organisations that have the capability and vision, to develop and deliver projects which address farm safety, health and wellbeing challenges on Irish farms. These projects will support and promote best practice and bring about behavioural change to minimise the risks to the safety, health, and wellbeing of everyone on farms, including farmers, workers, farm families and visitors.
Deadline: Monday, 19 May 2025
5. Human Rights & Equality Grants Scheme 2025-26
The purpose of the grants scheme is to support projects by civil society and trade unions that promote human rights and equality. A total of €350,000 is available for projects.
Grants Scheme Strands
The 2025-26 Grants Scheme’s themes are informed by the Commission’s strategic priorities set out in its Strategy Statement 2025-27.
This year the Grants Scheme will support projects under the following strands:
Strand A: Applying the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty in combating disinformation, misinformation and hate, and building community solidarity and belonging.
Strand B: Applying the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty in challenging the structural causes of poverty, its impact on people and communities and the effectiveness of the State’s responses.
Strand C: Applying the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty to ensure a human rights and equality approach to climate and environmental justice and a just transition.
Please see Guidance on Implementing the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty.
Funding Streams
Funding is available for small and general grants:
Small Grants up to: €7,000
General Grants up to: €22,000.
Who Can Apply?
The Grants Scheme is open to civil society organisations working to promote human rights and equality and trade unions in Ireland. Civil society organisations include: local and national community and voluntary organisations, non-governmental organisations, rights-holder-led groups, groups representing area based communities or communities of interest protected under the nine grounds of the Equality legislation, well as groups experiencing poverty, socio-economic discrimination or exclusion, including international protection applicants and migrant communities.
To be eligible, civil society organisations must be not-for-profit and registered with the Company Registration Office (CRO) and/or as a Charity.
Detailsa at: Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme - IHREC - Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Deadline 3pm, Wednesday 4 June 2025.
6. Hi Digital Fund
Rethink Ireland, in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, SmartSimple, private donors and the Department of Rural and Community Development have partnered together to address the digital skills gap among Ireland’s ageing population.
We invite applications from projects and organisations that innovatively work to empower Ireland’s older adults to enhance their digital literacy, as well as improve social inclusion and quality of life through the use of technology, to ensure that no one is left behind as we transition to a more digital society.
The fund offers a package of cash grants and non-financial supports for up to five projects to help them expand and increase their social impact.
This includes:
Up to five awards of up to €70,000.
The non-financial supports include:
a place on Rethink Ireland’s Accelerator Programme.
business and capacity-building supports designed in consultation with successful projects on topics such as strategic planning, maximising your impact, communications, and fundraising.
Access to Rethink Ireland’s networks.
Join our upcoming application clinic on Tuesday 13th May 2025 at 3pm. This one-hour webinar will provide information on fund eligibility, the application process and offer an opportunity to answer any questions you have. Register here for the application clinic.
You can apply to the Hi Digital Fund via this online application. Applications are open from Monday, 14th April 2025 to Friday, 23rd May 2025 at 1pm. The full list of eligibility criteria can be found here on our website as well as details on how to submit your online application. We would encourage you to complete and submit your application well before the deadline in case of any technical issues.
7. Cavan LEADER is OPEN for Expressions of Interest
Cavan LEADER Programme 2023 - 2027 is OPEN and accepting ‘Expressions of Interest’.
Unlock Funding Opportunities for Your Community Project Today!
Cavan LEADER funding is available locally for community and other voluntary groups to apply for support for a range of possible projects to a maximum of €200,000 on an ongoing basis until the budget is exhausted. In order to decipher if your project is eligible to progress to application stage, FULLY complete an ‘expression of interest’ form and send to CCLD.
Submit your ‘expression of interest’ form now for funding to support your community initiatives and make a difference. Full details on Cavan LEADER 23-27 and ‘expression of interest’ form is available from this link https://www.ccld.ie/apply-for-leader-funding or the QR code below.
Cavan LEADER LAG is an initiative of County Cavan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) in partnership with Breffni Integrated CLG and Cavan County Council, funded through Ireland’s 2023-2027 LEADER Programme and governed by the Department of Rural and Community Development in line with the EU Programme Operating Rules.
8- Festival Investment Scheme 2026 Open
Festivals Investment Scheme 2026 Round 1 - 29th May
The Festivals Investment Scheme supports small-to-mid-scale festivals to deliver high-quality arts experiences for audiences. It opens for applications on Tuesday 29th April 2025. Round 1 is for festivals commencing 1 January– 30 June 2026
It focuses on programmes engaged with, and relevant to, local communities or communities of interest.
Deadline: 5.30pm Thursday 29 May 2025
9- Age Friendly Awards Age Friendly Ireland is thrilled to announce that we are now open for applications to the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards 2025. Galway City Council and Galway County Council are jointly hosting this year’s event in The Galmont Hotel, Galway, on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.
Again this year we have eight categories of awards, aligning to the WHO themes:
Transport
Active & Healthy Ageing
Business Innovation
Safety & Security
Communications
Environment
Community Innovation
Housing
We are seeking innovative projects from across this range of areas that have real impact on the lives of older people and have the potential to be showcased and replicated. We will be welcoming initiatives at both local and national level.
Shortlisted projects will be visited by the judging panel across September and invited to Ireland’s Age Friendly Recognition and Achievements Awards ceremony in Galway in October.
To apply please click on the link below:
For more information please visit our website:
Please help us to spread the word by reposting our launch content on social media
Closing date for applications: Friday, 30th May 2025
10- Working with Nature Awards
The Powerscourt “Working with Nature Awards” recognises and celebrates people (especially community groups), small businesses and community projects across the island of Ireland who have contributed and are committed in any way to protecting & restoring nature.
The awards will recognise nature protectors all over Ireland who are having impact across four (4) selected award categories including Pollinators, Biodiversity & Rewilding, Nature Media and Nature Education & Wellbeing. The nominations are open now for 8 weeks online on our website.
Éanna Ní Lamhna, Duncan Stewart and Alex Slazenger (Head Gardener at Powerscourt) are all judges for the awards. The closing date for nominations is the 3rd of June with the short list announced on the 6th of June and the awards ceremony taking place on Thursday the 26th of June at Powerscourt House.
Please find attached a press release and images you can use including a promotional poster with a QR code.
TRAINING
11- FREE TRAINING FOR CAVANPPN MEMBERS
Cavan PPN is delighted to present a number of training courses to our member groups. These are provided by The Carmichael Centre and are available FREE OF CHARGE for member groups.
(Please note: you must be part of a member group of Cavan PPN to avail of these training courses).
All the courses are online and self-paced (with a period of access to each course).
We have a limited number of places on the following courses.
The Role of the Chairperson
How to Take Meeting Minutes
The Role of the Treasurer
Financial Management for Non-Profits
Risk Management
For more information, and to register, please click here.
Political Communications and Advocacy Skills Workshop
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) with support from St.Stephen's Green Trust are delighted to offer a free online political communications and advocacy workshop on Thursday June 5th, 18:00-20:00.
This workshop is aimed at PPN members in the Midlands and Border area and will cover topics such as:
• Understanding the political system
• Knowing when and how to effectively communicate with TDs and senators
• How to research and present information on your causes to enhance political impact
• Understanding your lobbying obligations
This is a free online event. Registration is required.
For more information please, click here.
12- Pocket Forest Initiative
Please see here more information on the new Pocket Forest initiative open to communities in County Cavan:
There is also an amazing video to overview this worthwhile project which can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/K-7MaU_q3DI?si=DH-YbzfTsPliaUKF
13- BeeKeeping & Biodiversity Workshop If interested you can access info here: https://forms.office.com/e/nCXUhA2VmS
14- Upcoming ETB Training Info Events
15- Transitioning To Secondary School Workshop for Parents
16- FREE Composting Workshop
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SURVEYS/CONSULTATIONS
17- Living & Working Conditions Roundtable Discussions
Online Event
As part of our on-going engagement strategy, EM Ireland is organising a series of thematic forums to facilitate engagement between Irish MEPs and CSO representatives. Particularly as the new European Parliament embeds, EMI believes it is an important period to strengthen connections between Irish MEPs and different civil society sectors.
This forum will focus on the topics of employment rights, social inclusion and living and working conditions in the EU context, with representatives across the Irish sector invited for a roundtable discussion with Aodhán Ó Ríordáin.
Date: Tuesday 27 May
Time: 10.00 (IST) / 11.00 (CET)
Location: Online (Zoom link will be forwarded in advance of meeting)
Please register via the link below. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Carla at carla@europeanmovement.ie and we’d be happy to discuss the project with you.
18- Call To Identify Areas for Bathing Waters In County Cavan
Public Notice: Public participation in the identification of ‘bathing waters’ under the Bathing Waters Directive 2006/7 EC of 15th February 2006 and the Bathing Water Quality Regulations SI 79 of 2008
All 31 city and county councils are inviting public participation in the identification of Bathing Waters under the Bathing Waters Directive and the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 (SI No 79 of 2008).
The Directive requires that water quality at all identified bathing waters meets stringent microbiological standards in order to protect the health of people who choose to bathe there. City and county councils are required under the 2008 Regulations to identify bathing waters on an annual basis.
This consultation process provides the public with an opportunity to:
Comment on existing identified bathing waters with a view to continuation of classification
Comment on other bathing waters not currently identified but which may be considered for classification.
Comments are invited from interested parties.
This should be done through your local county council in whose area the bathing water is located. Visit www.cavancoco.ie/bathing-waters.
Closing date for submissions to Cavan County Council is 26/9/2025.
19- National Recycling Bin Survey
The National Recycling Bin Survey is Back – And We Need Your Help!!
Ireland has a packaging problem. A big one. We're calling on households across the country to take part. We want to paint a clearer picture of where our waste is coming from and how if it’s changing over time under new policies.
By joining the National Recycling Bin Survey, you’re not just filling out a form – you’re contributing to one an important environmental database in the country.You’ll:
Count and record the packaging in your household’s recycling bin
Note where items came from (supermarkets, takeaways, etc.)
Reflect on your own consumption – and maybe even be surprised by it!
It’s a small commitment but can have a big impact. Don’t worry, we’ll provide you with all the instruction you need to take part easily – no science degree required. Please email solene@voiceireland.org to sign up today!
You can read more about the campaign HEREroup. Submit a printed copy of this Annex along with your response to the consultation.
20- Consultation on Roadmap for Social Inclusion
The Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary, has launched a public consultation on a new Roadmap for Social Inclusion.
The new roadmap will be a successor to the current Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025 which is the latest in a series of such plans dating back to 1997.
The Roadmap for Social Inclusion aims to reduce the number of people in poverty in Ireland and increase social inclusion for the most disadvantaged.
The current Roadmap contains 81 commitments, which have been developed with relevant departments and agencies to reflect their strategies and plans. Progress on the Roadmap and its commitments have been reported in annual Progress Reports and Report Cards.
The public consultation is open until 30 June 2025.
For more information and for details on how to share your views visit gov.ie/SIConsultation.
21- Have Your Say On Policing Policies
We want you and your community members to have their say on the areas of policing that they believe the Gardaí should focus their time, resources and attention on.
The Policing and Community Safety Authority has launched a Public Consultation on Policing Priorities for the Garda Síochána for 2026-2028. This user-friendly online tool allows you to spend ‘points’ on the areas of policing that you consider are most important. It will take about 10 minutes to complete, and there is a short, optional survey at the end. The consultation runs until 08 June 2025 and is open to anyone over the age of 16.
The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) is the new independent oversight body for An Garda Síochána; combining the functions of the former Policing Authority and Garda Síochána Inspectorate, with a new expanded role in community safety. One of our core values is listening—to communities, representative bodies, and the wider public. By gathering feedback on people’s expectations and experiences, we can ensure our work is informed, inclusive, and responsive.
As part of our mandate, the PCSA determines the Policing Priorities for An Garda Síochána. The Policing Priorities become the areas that An Garda Síochána should focus their efforts and resources.
We are committed to reaching as broad and diverse an audience as possible and would greatly appreciate your support in spreading the word. Public Participation Networks play a vital role in engaging people across all sectors of the community, fostering conversation, and surfacing the hopes and concerns of local residents. We want to hear from all voices in the community on this important issue.
Please share the consultation through your networks, including social media, newsletters, or any other channels available to you. We would appreciate for you to tag us using the hashtags: #PCSA, #PolicingPriorities, and #HaveYourSay.
Short explainer videos, available in both Irish and English, can be found on our YouTube channel.
If you have any queries, please contact us at consultation@pcsaireland.ie.
Thank you in advance for engaging with our Public Consultation on Policing Priorities.
Karen Shelly,
Director of Outreach and Engagement
EVENTS & OTHER NEWS
22- StreetFeast This May
Register for your free pack and resources to plan your community Street Feast on May 24th and 25th.
Ireland’s favourite community celebration, Street Feast, is back for its 15th year. Taking place on the weekend of May 24th and 25th with over 1000 events, Street Feast invites individuals or community groups to sign up to host a shared meal. Learn more about hosting and sign up to receive your FREE EVENT PACK with all you need to get started including invites, posters, stickers, and bunting! We’ll also share newsletters, tips and reminders with you to help you run your low cost, easy gathering in your community. REGISTER NOW at www.streetfeast.ie
23- Cottage Market Cavan Open For Interest
The Cottage Market Cavan is back with its summer market on Sat 7th and 8th June 2025, 12 - 6pm
Venue: Con Smith Park, Cavan Town, H12 E426
If you are interested in attending, please complete the Expression of Interest form as soon as possible.
This market is supported by Created in Cavan (LEO).
"A special note....The Summer Cottage Market is more than just a sales opportunity - it’s also a powerful marketing platform to get your name out there and meet local customers. It's a chance to build relationships, raise brand awareness, and create lasting impressions that extend well beyond the day itself. The people you meet could become loyal followers online, walk through your shop door, or return to your online store in the future - all of which can bring long-term value to your business".
24- Cavan Connects News
We hope this email finds you well. We are excited to bring you the latest updates from Cavan Connects. Here's what's new: Blog Updates: Stay informed with our latest blog posts! We cover a wide range of topics relevant to our community. Check out the latest articles here: https://cavanconnects.ie/cavan-connects-blog Calendar Updates: Don't miss out on any upcoming events and activities in Cavan. Our calendar is regularly updated to keep you in the loop. View the latest agenda here: https://cavanconnects.ie/cavan-connects-agenda Broadband Updates: Stay connected with our daily updates on the locations where we’re actively working to bring you the limitless potential of high-speed fibre broadband. Stay informed here: https://cavanconnects.ie/daily-broadband-updates
Are you ready to explore the future of smart communities? Do you want to learn about cutting-edge technologies like Digital Twins, Artificial Intelligence, and Virtual Reality? If so, we have the perfect event for you!
Thank you for being a part of our community. We look forward to keeping you updated with all the latest news and events. Best regards,Daniel PeetersThe Cavan Connects Network info@cavanconnects.ie
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25- Family Fun Bingo Fundraiser
26- Cavan Arts Festival
Cavan Arts had a gorgeous evening for their official 2025 programme launch in the wonderful @townhallcavantheatre last week
They also celebrated the official opening of our festival exhibition “Still Impressions” by the amazing Stephen Johnston but they didn’t stop there as they also had the spectacular performance by the wonderful Niamh McPhillips and Padraig Sweeney.
Thank you so much to all who came & supported this years festival programme! Our programmes are out into the wild and our website is a menu of delights that await you this May 15th - 18th
27- Killykeen StreetFeast Welcomes YOU
Killykeen Conservation Group invites YOU and all yours to our celebration of our forest park at the heart of County Cavan. Bring along a dish and snack to share among all. There will be music, storytelling, a guided heritage walk to Gartnanoul Tombs and an opportunity to bask in the beauty of our forest park. Saturday April 24th from 2pm. This event is FREE but you should register at: https://www.changex.org/ie/streetfeast/2g5h-c5-ran-county-cavan-ireland
28- Low Cost Spay & Neuter Scheme
I hope this finds you well. We are reaching out to the Public Participation Networks across Ireland to raise awareness of our Low Cost Spay and Neuter Scheme. We are hoping you can forward this information to the relevant community groups in your network.
This scheme is to help families who may be struggling financially to spay / neuter their cats. Depending on location, the cost will be between €30 - €45 for a male cat and between €45– €60 for a female cat. You can find more information here (https://www.cdpa.ie/low-cost-spay-and-neuter/)
The Cat and Dog Protection Association of Ireland (CDPA) is a registered, volunteer run animal charity and you can find out more about our work here: https://www.cdpa.ie/
We would really appreciate it if you could print and display the attached flyer in your community space to help promote the scheme.
If you would like any more information please do not hesitate to contact us at info@cdpa.ie
29- Breifne Yarnspinners Storytelling Sessions Coming To Cavan Town Hall
The new storytelling group, Breifne Yarnspinners, will host a night of storytelling around myth, folklore, history and horror in Ballyconnel Community Centre on Friday May 16th at 7.30pm. Come along and enjoy the fun. FREE ENTRY.
30- Memory Cafe in Cavan for People with Alzheimer's, Dementia & Their Carers
31- Do You Provide Services For Adults with Disabilities In Cavan?
Cavan Disability Network, in conjunction with Cavan County Local Development, intends to produce a resource booklet of statutory and non-statutory services in County Cavan for Adults with Disabilities .If you would like to be included in this booklet please email Cavan Disability Network cavandisabilitynetwork@gmail.com no later than Monday 30th June 2025, and include the following information:
The name of your service/organisation/community group
A brief (150 words max) description of your service/organisation/community group
A contact phone number, and email/website if you have one
Your operating days/hours if applicable
If providing details of a contact person please just state their role e.g. Service Manager/Chairperson/Volunteer as opposed to a person’s name as roles change and people move on, and we are aiming to keep the booklet as current as possible
32- Africa Day(s)
33- Cavan-Fermanagh Storytelling Training OPEN
Join us this May for the Roots & Reminisce Storytelling Roadshow — an evening of tales, tea, cake, and community spirit!
Dates & Times (all 7:30pm starts): Wed 14 May – Kinawley Community Centre Fri 16 May – Ballyconnell Community Centre Monday 19 May – Killeshandra Resource Centre Mon 26 May – Culley’s Bar, Enniskillen
Come along to listen, laugh, and share as we celebrate the stories that connect us. All are welcome – bring a friend!
34- Cavan Community Cinema
We’re proud to unveil Cavan Community Cinema, a bold new initiative that brings people together through the shared experience of film, supported by PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB) and Cavan County Council. To kick off this exciting journey, join us for a special screening of Unspoken by Cavan Director Alan Bradley.
Unspoken is a groundbreaking documentary exploring the hidden crisis of eating disorders among Irish men, sharing the deeply personal stories of Cormac, Eoin, and Daniel. This free event shines a light on one of Ireland’s most pressing, yet often overlooked, mental health issues, and the growing number of men silently suffering.
The screening will be followed by a live discussion with Director Alan Bradley, Dr Fiona Flynn from Bodywhys: The Eating Disorder Association of Ireland, and Eoin Kernan who featured in the film.
When: Sunday May 18th at 1pm
Where: Cavan Institute, Cathedral Rd, Keadew, Cavan, H12 E426
Free, but registration is required. Please register here: https://forms.gle/L2eYv7tCpG2eB1wB9
If you are interested in being part of the Cavan Community Cinema initiative, please reach out via cavanartsfestival.producer@gmail.com
35- Green Ribbon Campaign
Join us online on Wednesday 21st May 2025 from 10 – 11 am to learn about the theme of this year’s campaign and how we can all get behind it to play our part in reducing stigma about mental health and help-seeking across the four north east counties of Cavan, Louth, Meath and Monaghan. Click the link below to book a place – registration in advance is essential! (Registration open until 16thMay 2025).
Kind regards,
Rosaleen
36- Oversight Report on the Electoral Registers Released
Ireland’s Electoral Commission has released its first comprehensive Oversight Report on the Electoral Registers, highlighting major advancements and persistent challenges in modernising and managing the country’s electoral registration system. This report marks a pivotal moment in Irish democratic governance, following extensive reforms introduced under the Electoral Reform Act 2022.
37- Working Glas Heroes Brings A Greener Touch To Cavan Arts Festival
Join Anja Murray’s guided talk of Con Smith Park, which will give insights into the amazing range of habitats in and around the park. Her talk will include grasslands, woodlands, and river habitats with approximately 15 minutes at each 'stop' along the route.
Acclaimed author and environmentalist Eoghan Daltun is famed and beloved in equal measure for his inspiring work on rewilding. His talk at Con Smith Park's Big Top Tent promises to be both thought-provoking and hopeful. Don’t miss this chance to hear from one of Ireland’s most influential environmental leaders!
Working Glas Heroes welcomes the renowned visual artist Michelle Boyle to the Cavan Arts Festival programme to lead a very special walk and watercolour workshop along the Kinnypottle River in Con Smith Park.
Peter Broderick is an internationally renowned composer and musician who is equally at home playing the Big Top Tent at Con Smith Park as he is delighting audiences at the National Concert Hall.
To book a place please go to: Park Life 2025 | Cavan Arts Festival | Cavan Town
38- Launch of Biodiversity Week in Cavan
CavanPPN were honoured to host The Irish Environmental Network for their launch of Biodiversity Week last Sunday in Belturbet. The event was well attended with active speakers and engaging outdoor workshops. Keep an eye on future E-News editions for more events like this. Many thanks to the amazing guest speakers and workshop hosts, IEN and the new Council Biodiversity Officer. The futre is looking greener already!
39- CavanPPN Meitheals Coming TO Each of Cavan's Three MDs
40- Dog Fouling Poster Competition
41- Free Chair Yoga
42- SAVE THE DATE: CAVAN SUMMER COMMUNITY SEMINAR FRIDAY 13th JUNE
If you are a community group seeking to attend or an agency/organisation wishing to have an info-table please contact us on info@cavanppn.ie Places are limited.
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