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Cavan Community ENews 18.7.25

Updated: Jul 16



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: LGBTQ+ Community Fund

2. FUNDING: Twinning Towns Fund 2025

3. FUNDING: East Cavan Community Benefit Fund

4. FUNDING: Participative Arts Project Award 5. FUNDING: Water Heritage Day Grant Scheme

6. FUNDING: Eradication of Poverty Fund 7. FUNDING: National Integration Fund

8. FUNDING: Destination Development Tourism Programme Support

9. FUNDING: Full Circle Awards 10. FUNDING: 300k for Outdoor Swimming Projects

TRAINING

11. TRAINING: FREE TRAINING FOR CAVANPPN MEMBERS 12. TRAINING: Community Addiction Studies Course 13. TRAINING: Speak Up About Consent Workshop 14. TRAINING: Irish Wasps Training 15. TRAINING: Future in Perspective Training 16. TRAINING: Earth Activist Training

SURVEYS/CONSULTS 17. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Community & Voluntary Government Strategy Consult 18. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Eco Arts & Culure for All-Cavan Artists & Writers Survey 19. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Dance Connects Survey 20. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Bord na Mona Rehabilitation Plan Review 21. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Soil Health Survey


EVENTS & OTHER NEWS

22. Skydive for Holy Family School

23. National Permaculture Gathering

24. Tesco Summer Food Collection Call: Bailieborough, Cavan & Virginia 25. Gathering of the Clans, A Celebration of Cavan Town's Past 26. Arva Swim Lessons & Aqua Aerobics 27- Cavan Arts Border Biennale 2025 28- Become an SDG Champion NOW! 29- Cavan Needs Tiny Forests & Cavan Needs YOU! 30- 'We Act' Culture Night 31- SICAP Showcase "In Our Words" 32- Check If It Fits RSA Comes To Cavan 33- New Cavan Connects Platform Launched 34- Cavan Storytelling July Guest: Steve Lally

35- Leitrim Games Night in Carrigallen 36- Arva Raft Wars 37- Blacklion Heritage Week




A Cavan Summer Field
A Cavan Summer Field


FUNDING

  1. 2025 LGBTQ+ Community Fund


2025 LGBTIQ+ Community Services Fund

The 2025 LGBTIQ+ Community Services Fund provides vital funding to organisations throughout the country to support LGBTIQ+ people and to provide crucial services to the LGBTIQ+ community.

Deadline: 30 July


2. Call Town Twinning 2025 Call Town Twinning 2025 - 17th September


Call for proposals for cities and towns to carry out Town-Twinning projects in order to promote intercultural dialogue by bringing people of different nationalities and different languages together and giving them the opportunity to participate in common activities. Project budgets are expected to range between EUR 8.455 and EUR 50.745 per project.

This is a call for proposals for EU action grants in the field of Citizens’ engagement and participation under the Citizens, Equality, Rights and Value Programme (CERV).


Deadline: 17th September 2025

 


3.      East Cavan Community Benefit Fund


The SSE Renewables Community Benefit Funds are designed to support charities and voluntary not-for-profit organisations that provide meaningful, long-term benefit to communities located within a 20km radius of our wind farms, with priority given to projects and organisations based within a 5km radius. (Map attached for your information).  

Note for Co.Cavan -  the map spans an area from Cavan Town in the west to Kingscourt in the east, and from Cootehill in the north to Virginia in the south.

Our fund is a private funding stream, which means it can be used by community groups as match funding to leverage public funding sources such as LEADER or Sports Capital. Our broader vision is to act as a catalyst for large-scale, high impact, and sustainable projects in the local area. By providing early-stage financial support, we hope to unlock additional public and private investment into transformative community initiatives.

 

As with all SSE Renewables Community Benefit Funds, projects must align with one or more of the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

•                     SDG 4 - Quality Education

•                     SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy

•                     SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities and Communities

•                     SDG 13 - Climate Action

 

In addition to aligning with the SDGs, projects are strongly encouraged to also contribute to one or more of SSE Renewables’ Strategic Objectives, as this alignment helps strengthen the overall case for support and contributes to long-term, meaningful impact in the communities we serve.

 

1.                  Empowering Communities for a Green Transition – supporting community-led efforts that reduce carbon emissions, improve energy efficiency, promote circular economy practices, and enhance local biodiversity.

2.                  Sustainable Communities – Resilience, Equity and Learning – building community resilience through inclusive infrastructure, accessible education and skills development, social enterprise, and initiatives that support health and well-being.

 

This fund is likely to open for a second round of funding later in the summer / autumn. If you would like to be kept informed about this fund please register using the ‘Form’ link under the Get in Touch section on the funds webpage - East Cavan and Monaghan | SSE Renewables


 


4.               Participatory Arts Project Award


Participatory Arts Project Award 2026 - 24th July


The purpose of the Participatory Arts Project Award is to support proposals

from professional artists or arts organisations, working across all artforms, to

collaborate artistically with non-arts professionals.

They prioritise proposals that:

• Involve an excellent quality of artistic collaboration between

professional artists and individuals, groups or communities that are not

arts professionals

• Clearly outline artistic goals, ambition and merit, alongside any other

goals, such as social inclusion, community development, human rights,

climate action, health or any other areas of interest

• Include activity that is developed in partnership, and outlines how the

project will value the different ideas, experiences and skills of all involved

• Includes individuals and groups that experience barriers to access and

engagement with the arts (for example, people protected under the

Equal Status Acts 2000–2018, outlined within Arts Council Equality

Diversity and Inclusion Policy)

• Demonstrates an awareness of current participatory arts practice in

Ireland relevant to the proposal, and has the potential to have a wider

impact.

The maximum award available is €60,000


Deadline: 5.30pm 24th July 2025

 


5.   Water Heritage Day Grant Scheme


Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) encourages community groups to apply under the ‘Water Heritage Day Grants Scheme 2025’ to celebrate Water Heritage Day on Sunday the 24th of August.



To make an application see: https://submit.link/3T3



Speaking about the €30,000 grants scheme Anthony Coleman, Director of Services at LAWPRO said: “The theme of Heritage Week 2025 is "Exploring Our Foundations” and our waterways are an important part of the history of our island.



Water Heritage Day gives communities a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our heritage through water whether it be hosting a river safari, a talk at the riverside or launching a booklet on a local waterway, there are ample ways to get involved.”



You are asked to contact your local Community Water Officer in advance of making an application. Their contact details are on our website here: Communities Team - Local Authority Water Programme (lawaters.ie). The deadline for making an application is Friday, 25th of July at 4pm.


LAWPRO works in partnership with the Heritage Council, and to run a Heritage Week event you have to register your event on their website here: www.heritageweek.ie/get-involved/organise-an-event



6.         Eradication of Poverty Funding


UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty - 25th July


Applications are now open for funding for UN Day 2025 projects.

Each year the Department of Social Protection provides funding for small public awareness initiatives to promote awareness of the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and support the work of the Irish 17 October Committee in networking with the groups responsible for the various commemorative initiatives and projects nationwide. This funding is open to anti-poverty organisations and groups working with people experiencing poverty at national or local level.


Deadline: 25th July 2025



7.                  National Integration Fund


The Integration Fund supports communities across Ireland to play a greater role in promoting the integration of migrants, with a specific focus on people seeking international protection.

Funding is made available to organisations to carry out integration projects at a national, regional or local level. Organisations eligible to apply include local community groups, charities, faith-based groups, formal and informal schools and cultural organisations. Applicant organisations must operate on a not-for-profit basis.

Deadline: July 31st More details at Integration Fund



8- Destination Development Programming Support

Fáilte Ireland Destination Development Programming Support 2025 - 30th Oct


The Business Development Team in Fáilte Ireland strives to support travel trade in Ireland to sustainably grow their revenue in support of our corporate priorities, of regional distribution of Ireland's tourism business and season extension of that business. This includes supporting new programming for business across our four programme brand areas (Wild Atlantic Way, Dublin, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands), and extending the tourism season.


The Destination Development Programming Support is focused on:

The creation of new programmes for Ireland

Support establishing Ireland as a leading sustainable tourism destination

Supporting the tourism industry in achieving government targets for carbon emissions and energy efficiency by 2030

Driving regional distribution of business, supporting a sustainable visitor economy that drives revenue into local areas across our four programme brands

Driving season extension of business across our four programme brands


Deadline: 30th October 2025

 



9- Full Circle Awards Hi there, 


I hope you’re doing well. My name is Eibhlin, and I’m the Community Liaison for Circular.ie, working with the Rediscovery Centre, Ireland's National Centre for the Circular Economy. I know CECAS has worked with the centre previously on the Paint Reuse Network and I wanted to introduce our new Circular.ie project that may be of interest to you. Circular.ie is a 5-year, government-funded project designed to build knowledge and understanding of local initiatives focused on waste prevention, repair, reuse, and rethinking. Our aim is to foster greater awareness and action around circular economy principles, supporting communities across Ireland in adopting more sustainable practices.


We’re thrilled to announce the Full Circle Awards, recognising everyday heroes who are making extraordinary efforts across Ireland's circular economy. With prizes of €2,000, these awards will help winners scale their circular initiatives and inspire community action nationwide.


Do you know someone breathing new life into household items? A teacher sparking sustainability in the classroom? Or a neighbour organising clothing swaps and sharing events? Now’s your chance to celebrate their efforts and give them the recognition they truly deserve.



The categories are:


Repair and Reuse Champion - For individuals who regularly repair, repurpose, or extend the life of items — including clothing, tools, furniture, or electronics.



Community Circular Champion - Honouring people who lead or support community initiatives like sharing libraries, swap events, food waste solutions, or local repair cafés.



Creative Circular Artist - For those who transform waste materials into art, furniture, décor, or other creative expressions through upcycling.



Circular Living Advocate - For individuals who live by and promote zero-waste, low-impact lifestyles — including educators, content creators, and everyday role models.



Best Community Campaign - Shining a light on the best campaigns that Circular Economy community groups are running in Ireland.



Young Circular Star (Under 18) - Celebrating children or young people leading the way in sustainability and circular thinking — in school, at home, or in their community.




It would be great if you could share this with community groups or people in your area that may be interested. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Kind regards,

-- 


Eibhlin Fitzpatrick 

(she/her)

Community Training and Outreach Facilitator

Rediscovery Centre

The National Centre for the Circular Economy

The Boiler House, Ballymun Road, Ballymun, Dublin 9, D09 HK58, Ireland

Rediscovery Centre is a registered charity: RCN 20070106


10- 330,000 for Outdoor Swimming Projects

The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD has today announced €330,000 in funding to support participation in outdoor swimming across Ireland.

This is the second year of the Healthy Ireland initiative, which aims to support the growing popularity of outdoor swimming by improving accessibility and safety. Funding will be allocated to swimming projects nationwide to make them more accessible so that more people can enjoy its many health benefits. Applications for funding will be considered for swimming sites that wish to improve access, develop or improve changing facilities or purchase equipment to assist people with disabilities.

Minister Murnane O’Connor said:

“I’m delighted to have secured funding to continue this wonderful initiative which will enable more people to enjoy swimming at Ireland’s many designated outdoor swimming locations in 2025. Swimming outdoors is fantastic for our physical and mental health and wellbeing and provides a wonderful opportunity for people to connect with others. It’s important that we build on the growth in popularity of swimming by enabling as many people as possible, across all ages, to participate. This is a perfect example of the Healthy Ireland principles in action, and will help more people to enjoy the fantastic swimming amenities at our rivers, lakes, beaches and outdoor pools.”

The funding will be administered by Sport Ireland on behalf of the Department of Health. 

 

CEO of Sport Ireland Úna May said:

“Sport Ireland is proud to collaborate once more with the Minister following her success in making funding available in 2025. The initiatives supported by this funding, along with the launch of Ireland’s first National Swimming Strategy, can play an instrumental role in enabling more people to swim outdoors.

"As shown by the Irish Sport Monitor 2024 report, swimming is the second most popular participation sport in Ireland, offering a unique opportunity for inclusivity across all of society. Sport and physical activity are hugely important for our population’s physical and mental wellbeing.

"The range of locations, across Ireland’s rivers, lakes and seas, make them ideal for people who may face geographic or economic barriers to swimming. Our network of Local Sports Partnerships worked effectively with the Local Authorities in 2024 and we will once more work together with Healthy Ireland and Swim Ireland to build on these successes.”


Applications for Healthy Ireland’s Outdoor Swimming Infrastructure Fund can be made to Sport Ireland via participation@sportireland.ie. Details of the application process have been sent to Local Sports Partnerships.

In 2024, Healthy Ireland funding was allocated to 26 projects around Ireland, enabling broader participation by improving access, developing and enhancing changing facilities and procuring equipment to assist people with disabilities. 


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.

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We also have a funding webinar coming up on July 1st. This online webinar is provided by The Wheel and is available FREE OF CHARGE for member groups.

  • Writing your EU Funding Application

"Are you planning to apply for EU funding but need some help getting started? Whether it’s your first time applying or you’re looking to sharpen your skills, this session will help you better understand what makes a strong, successful application."

For more information, and to register, please click here.

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12-Community Addiction Studies Course

Community Addiction Studies Course ©

A 20-week course to enable people living or working in the community to become more effective


when they encounter drug/alcohol misuse or addiction


Areas covered include: Pharmaceutical information on drugs and their effects; Process of addiction;


How addiction affects individuals, families, communities;

How individuals and communities can be more effective in their response;

Develop their own skills and knowledge and complete individual course work.


Start Date (Provisionally): Tuesday 4 th February – Tuesday 17 th June 2025

Day/Time: One session per week, each Tuesday between 10am – 1pm, The Red Door Project,


Dublin Road, Drogheda, Co Louth


Cost: €250.00


Completed applications should be returned by 5pm on Friday January 10 th


For further information & application form contact: Stephanie Kane - North East Regional Drugs & Alcohol Task Force,

Applicants may be requested to take part in an interview before being selected for a place (short listing may apply).

We will contact you via email to arrange an interview date & time.

Accreditation:     URRÚS / Ballymun Youth Action Project has agreed its quality assurance procedures with QQI (Quality and Qualifications

Ireland). The programme is accredited as Community Addiction Studies QQI Award (Minor) Level 5 - Further Education and Training.


13- Speak Up About Consent Workshop

Speak Up About Consent

Join us for an inspiring and interactive FREE event designed to open up the conversation around consent in everyday life.

Date & Time: Thursday 24th July 10am to 1pm

Location: Johnston Central Library, Cavan town

Free Entry | Tea & Coffee Provided

What to Expect:

Guest Speakers – Hear from passionate voices sharing real stories and expert insights on consent and communication.

Storytelling Showcase – Discover powerful narratives and creative resources that bring the topic of consent to life.

Practical Tips – Learn how to start meaningful conversations about consent and set boundaries with confidence.

Whether you're new to the topic or already engaged in the conversation, this event offers a safe and supportive environment to learn, reflect, and speak up.





14- Irish Wasps Training


The National Biodiversity Data Centre has just launched a new online course for the identification of Ireland’s social wasps.

Social wasps play an important role in our ecosystem. As predators, they help to control populations of other insect species. They also like to visit flowers and are underrated pollinators. With the new online course, you can learn how to identify Ireland’s 7 social wasp species, as well as where to find them, how to search for them and how to record your sightings.

The course is free and can be accessed via the NBDC online learning platform here: How to identify and record Ireland’s social wasps



15- Future in Perspective Training

Dear All,

I hope you’re keeping well.

We’re reaching out from Future In Perspective Ltd to share details of our fully funded, free training programmes, workshops, and community projects happening this summer across Cavan and Monaghan. These opportunities are open to community service providers, staff, and service users.

Summer 2025 Programmes

IPAD Project – Social Media Literacy & Internet Safety for Parents

Who is it for? Adult educators and community workersFormat: One-day certified training for staff + access to eLearning resourcesOutcome: Participants will be equipped to deliver internet safety and social media literacy sessions to parents. More info

Guardians – Free Training: Global Competence in Healthcare (Limited Spaces)

Where: Cavan Crystal HotelFormat: 1 full day (Lunch included) + Certificate of CompletionWho is it for? Healthcare workers, managers, and organisationsTopics include:

  • Global Competence (aligned with the WHO Framework)

  • Coaching and Mentoring in Healthcare

  • Cultural Awareness and Communication More info

StayConnected – Managing Hybrid Teams (Online Workshop)

Date: Tuesday, 15th JulyTime: 11am–1pm (Online)Who is it for? HR staff, managers, team leaders, educators, and trainersIncludes:

  • Professional Development Certificate

  • Access to the full StayConnected Toolkit and eLearning platformRegistration closes: Wednesday, 9th July Register Here

Permayouth – Environmental Stewardship Training for Youth Workers (Limited Spaces)

Format: Half-day CPD trainingFocus: Permaculture and sustainability for young peopleOutcome: Empower youth to start green initiatives (e.g., community gardens, vegetable patches)Funding: Available to help kickstart projects.

GreenShoots – Digital Training for Green Careers & Sustainability

Who is it for? Trainers and educatorsFocus: Building skills in green practices and sustainability through immersive digital resourcesIncludes:

  • Green career skill profiles

  • eLearning course

  • CPD programme with a digital badge upon completion

Digital Skills Workshop – Cavan Library

Date & Time: TBATopics include:

  • Using Padlet, Kahoot, ChatGPT, and more

  • Making training and study sessions more engaging and interactiveWho is it for? Educators and students

IGNITE – Social Enterprise Workshops for Young People

Format: 3 interactive workshopsFocus:

  • Identifying a local community issue

  • Brainstorming solutions

  • Business planning, budgeting, and Canva marketingExtras: Youth worker training is also available for delivering the programme with new groups. More info

Targeted Projects for Specific Communities

We’re also delivering tailored projects for Roma, Irish Traveller, and young migrant communities:

  • AsunMe: Empowering Roma and Irish Traveller youth to become community advocates More info

  • RowPower: Supporting Roma and Irish Traveller women with mental health and domestic violence services More info

  • Kaleidoscope: Promoting migrant youth integration through creative arts (drama, crafts, music, dance) More info

Upcoming Community Events – Cavan Town Area

We’ll soon be sharing details about free upcoming community events—open to all groups, service users, and staff. Please feel free to circulate these within your networks when they arrive.

Interested? Have Questions? Want to Register?

If you’d like more information, want to register your organisation, or think any of your service users could benefit, please don’t hesitate to contact us.


We’d love to see you and your organisation take part in these fantastic summer opportunities!


16 - Earth Activism Training

Earth Activism and Social Permaculture Training

with Starhawk and Alfred Decker


August 19th - 22nd

Slieve Aughty Centre, Galway


The Centre for Environmental Living and Training (CELT) in partnership with Cultivate, Cloughjordan, are delighted to offer this unique and inspiring 4 day workshop and bring together earth activists, change makers, rebels and dreamers to share some time in nature, strengthen our connections, and deepen our creative vision.


Facilitated by international guests Starhawk and Alfred Decker, with a local contribution from Davie Philip of the Cultivate Cooperative (Cloughjordan), this special gathering will take you on a journey of transformation, regenerating inner and outer landscapes.


We will explore how an understanding of ecology and the principles of permaculture can infuse our activism, including how to structure groups and organizations that can meet our core human needs, while also sharing key tools for staying calm, grounded and present during moments of chaos and challenge.


To book your place please visit -




SURVEYS/CONSULTATIONS



17- Community & Voluntary Survey for Government Strategy

Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, today (Thursday, 3 July) announced the commencement of a stakeholder consultation on the development of a new Government strategy to support the sector.



The consultation will give organisations across the community and voluntary sector an opportunity to contribute to the new strategy. The Minister made the announcement on a visit to community projects supported by East Clare Community Co-operative Society Limited.



The announcement to develop a new whole-of-government strategy acknowledges the important role played by the community and voluntary sector in Ireland. It will reinforce the progress made under the current strategy: Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities: A five-year strategy to support the community and voluntary sector in Ireland 2019-2024, which was extended into 2025.



The new strategy will look to build upon the structures, achievements and objectives of Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities for the upcoming period 2026 – 2030. The development process itself will be rooted in the agreed set of values and principles for collaboration and partnership working with the community and voluntary sector at national and local level. These provide for foundation for all consultation, collaboration and partnership working between the community and voluntary sector and central and local government.



The development of the new strategy will be led by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, in collaboration with the Cross-Sectoral Group on local and community development. The Department will engage with national and local government and key stakeholders from the community and voluntary sector.



The new strategy will set out clear objectives, and specific actions to be implemented in a collaborative manner.



You can access the survey and find more information below:




The deadline for submissions is 15 August.



All responses received will be treated in confidence.



18- Eco Arts & Culture For All Cavan Artists & Writers Survey

I’m sharing the link to the Eco Arts & Culture for All - Cavan Artist and Writer survey, developed as part of the Creative Cavan-funded project in partnership with Cavan Connects - to support inclusive, cross-cultural, and sustainable creative expression in the county:  https://forms.gle/WmmoAsDihbjGxSvn6 


I would greatly appreciate if you could circulate this survey among your networks. It is open to artists and writers across all disciplines and backgrounds—with a particular focus on migrant, LGBTQIA+, disabled, emerging, and underrepresented creatives. Their responses will directly shape the platform and help build meaningful opportunities for visibility, connection, and collaboration. 





19- Dance Connects Survey

Call to promote local dance facilitators and local venues

We’re looking to include local dance facilitators, artists, and local venues in two public

databases: one of venues available or hireable for dance activity, and one of dance

facilitators and artists working and/or based in the Cavan, Monaghan and Fermanagh-

Omagh district council / local authority areas.

Complete the 5mins survey to be included in the Dance Facilitators and Artists

Complete the 5mins survey to include your venue in the Venues for Dance Activity


What if I think my practice/genre isn't suitable for the database?

Please complete the survey anyway. The database is inclusive of various dance genres.

Plus, by completing the survey you will help us build understanding about the local

dance scene, community, and industry. 


What if I think my venue isn't suitable for dance?

Please complete the survey anyway. All kinds of dance activities can happen in different

types of venues. Plus, by completing the survey you will help us understand what your

venue is like so we can help build understanding about our local venues. 


The database is part of the Dance Connects project. Funded by Creative Ireland, Dance

Connects seeks to support a network of dance activity in the rural border area of Cavan,

Monaghan, and Fermanagh-Omagh. 

Please complete the survey by the 25 th of June. 

If you have any questions, you may contact Victoria Durrer, University College Dublin, at

Victoria.durrer@ucd.ie or 01 716 8649. 

More information on the research team involved in the project is available at the survey

link.


20- Bord na Mona Rehabilitation Plan Review Dear Stakeholder,

 

As required under BnM’s Integrated Pollution Control Licences, regulated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), we are required to undertake a review of our rehabilitation plans and outcomes for rehabilitation commenced in 2022. These rehabilitation plans were submitted to the EPA, the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), and the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) in 2022.

 

Prior to this, the Rehabilitation Plans for these Bogs were circulated to stakeholders circa December 2021, and they were made available for viewing on www.bnmpcas.ie, where they can still be accessed. The outcome of the consultations and observations received were included in the subsequent rehabilitation plans submitted and approved.

 

As part of these requirements, BnM wishes to invite further communication with you, as an interested stakeholder, to provide any comments and observations on a defined questionnaire, since the completion of the rehabilitation plans. The closing date for receipt of submissions or observations is 4 weeks from the date of this email.

 

Please make your submission via the link below:

 

Submissions or observations should include your name and email address and, where relevant, details of any organisation, community group, or company, etc., which you represent.

Written submissions or observations with respect to this consultation, which are made within the period stated, will be compiled and responses included in a synopsis in the review.

 

Kind regards,

Stephanie Golding

 

 

 

—

Stephanie Golding

Quality & Energy Management Officer

 

Main Street, Newbridge, Co. Kildare, Ireland, W12 XR59


21- Soil Health Survey

Dear Public Participation Network, 

My name is Aine Sperrin and I am working on a Horizon Europe funded project called E-SPFDigit,  https://e-spfdigit.eu/. The aim of the project is to develop technological tools to support soil health.  As part of the project we are seeking responses to surveys from as many people as possible who are involved in using soil for work or leisure.  This survey targets stakeholders across the entire Farm to Fork chain—including farmers, cooperatives, companies, academia, NGOs, and citizens or their associations.

I would be extremely grateful if you could circulate the survey among your networks. It is a European wide project and I am keen to ensure Irish perspectives are adequately reflected in the project findings.

The survey link is here:

Kind Regards,

Aine





EVENTS & OTHER NEWS

22- Shane's Sponsored Skydive

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23- National Permaculture Gathering


All Ireland Permaculture Gathering


Sat, 23 - Sunday 24th August 

Slieve Aughty Center, Loughrea, Galway


CELT are delighted to be once again supporting the All Ireland Permaculture gathering returning to the Slieve Aughty Centre in Co. Galway this year -


To book your place visit permaculture.ie

For more information please visit -

24- Tesco Summer Food Collection Cavan, Bailieborough & Virginia


This year’s Tesco’s Summer Food Collection will run from Monday, 28th July to Monday, 4th August, between 11 am and 6 pm daily. 

We’d love to invite You to take part in the following location: 

Store: Tesco Cavan ,Bailiebrough & ViriginaTime: 11 am – 6 pm (flexible based on your availability) 

You’re welcome to choose the days that work best for your volunteers. If you’re unable to attend every day, the donation trolley can remain in place, and we’ll ensure any items collected are stored safely until the next day. 

Given the short notice we would need to know ASAP if you are available.

We kindly ask that volunteers engage with customers, thank them for their donations, and take the collected items with them at the end of the day (or earlier if needed). We may need to scan one trolley through the till to record a value, but we’ll make this process as quick and easy as possible. 

About the Summer Food Collection: Tesco Ireland is encouraging customers to support local groups by donating non-perishable food items during this week-long Food Collection. A suggested shopping list will be displayed at store entrances to guide donations. 

Spreading the Word: If your group has social media pages, we’d love for you to share your involvement and encourage your community to donate. Please tag us so we can help amplify your message: 

  • Facebook: @TescoIreland 

  • Instagram: @Tescoirl 

  • Twitter/X: @TescoIRLnews 

 

 

For further information contact -

Lisa McEvoy

Community Team – Area 421

086 8754024

Tesco Gresham House, Marine Road, Dun Laoghaire, Co Dublin

‘While it suits me to send this email now, I do not expect a response or action outside of your own working hours’





25- The Gathering of the Clans, Celebrate Cavan's Ancient Past



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26- Arva Swim Lessons & Aqua Aerobics


We are delighted that as part of our Festival this year, Swim Ireland  & Cavan Sports Partnership  are hosting Taster Swim Lessons on Monday 4th of August starting at 10am in our fantastic outdoor Pool @ Garty Lough.

There will be an Aqua Aerobics class, an adults class and a Children's class. There is a charge of €3 per person.

Pre-booking is essential. Please follow this link to do so.

What better way to sample outdoor swimming than by doing so using our great, local facilities



27- Cavan Arts Border Biennale 2025

Cavan Arts is delighted to extend an invitation to the official launch of the Border Biennale 2025.

 

Saturday 19th July I Townhall Cavan I 3pm

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Curated by Joe Keenan and Rita Duffy, this ambitious cross-border initiative will bring together local, national, and international artists in a dynamic celebration of creativity, community, and cultural exchange.

 

We are grateful for the generous support of PEACEPLUS, Townhall Cavan Arts Centre, and Cavan County Council in bringing this landmark project to life.

 

We look forward to welcoming you to the launch and sharing more about the exciting programme of events to follow.



28- Become an SDG Champion NOW


Dear All,

 

We are delighted to announce that the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, is now seeking Expressions of Interest for participants in the 2025-2026 SDG Champions Programme.  

 

Established in 2019, the SDG Champions Programme is a non-funded programme, developed to raise public awareness of the SDGs and to demonstrate, through best practice examples provided by the SDG Champions, that everyone in society can make a contribution to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

 

Under the Programme, the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, will appoint several organisations as SDG Champions for a period of 18 months, from September 2025. The organisations will be selected from a wide range of sectors of Irish society, representing the commitment to sustainable development across the public, private, community, voluntary, youth and NGO sectors.

 

Applications are sought from all organisations and groups, big and small, who would like to act as an advocate for the SDGs and a good practice example of how to promote and progress the SDGs. Applications will be accepted from organisations/groups based in the Republic of Ireland. This can include cross-border, multi-national organisations with Irish operations. We encourage all eligible organisations and groups to apply.

 

Applications must be submitted in written or video format (no more than 600 words or no longer than a 4-minute video).

 

For further details and guidance on how to apply, please see: gov.ie.

 

Applications should be sent to SDGs@dcee.gov.ie. Please include your preferred contact details.

 

All Expressions of Interest must be received by 5pm, Wednesday 30th July, 2025.


29- We Need YOU To Help Cavan's Tiny Forests Grow

What does a Tiny forest look like? Check out what your tiny forest could look like in just 3 years in this video clip by Daniel our forester; https://youtu.be/PPCJwnfq57w?si=SpEdBcuQne5AYqegFrom mown grass to a tiny forest in the making …take a peek at how much these pocket-sized powerhouses look like just a few years after planting! Daniel Monaghan, forester and trainer on the Cavan LEADER Tiny Forest Initiative, shows how your own native mini-forests could soon be thriving with biodiversity!

Only a few spots left! Free training, resources and trees available to plant a tiny forest in your local area (up to 25m2). Create a green space for your community, get outdoors and have fun learning new skills! Training starts this September—don't miss it!




30- We Act Culture Night

Hi CavanPPN,

We are so excited to be partnering once again with Culture Night!  

And we want you to be part of it!  

We Act is a campaign that’s all about celebrating the charity and community sector.  

It’s about breaking down barriers and increasing understanding between the public and the organisations at work in their communities. That means literally open the doors of charities and community groups around Ireland, and letting the public see inside.  

And this is our chance!  

For the fourth year running, We Act is collaborating with Culture Night to host a special programme of events aimed at sharing your organisations with the public. Whether you’re in the arts space or you run overseas development programmes, if you’re a tiny rural youth centre or a large mental health charity in a city, we want you to open your doors and showcase what you do for one evening, on Friday, 19 September 2025.  

How to Take Part in We Act at Culture Night 

You can register for Culture Night here: https://culturenight.ie/get-involved/  

Make sure you mention We Act in the description of your event so it can be highlighted on the Culture Night website, and we can promote is as part of We Act x Culture Night.  

The programme is managed at a county level through Local Arts Office, so you’ll be liaising with them on the event itself. However, if you’re signing up, email claire@wheel.ie to let us know and we can make sure we showcase your event and send out posters and badges. 



31- SICAP Showcase "In Our Words"

Dear All,

Save the Date!

The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht (DRCDG), supported by Pobal, are hosting an all-day SICAP Showcase event – “In Our Words”.

  • Date:  Thursday 2nd October 2025

  • Time:  10.00am to 4.00pm. Registration starts 9.00am

  • Venue:  Radisson Blu Hotel, Northgate Street, Athlone N37 A8X9 Westmeath

Join us for “In Our Words” – an inspiring showcase of community led Social Inclusion projects and initiatives supported by Government of Ireland/DRCDG, shared through the voices of those with lived experiences, an opportunity to highlight all the remarkable work that is being carried out throughout Ireland under the SICAP programme.

 

We will be in touch with further details over the coming weeks but for now I would be grateful if you could save the date in your diary!



32- Check If It Fits RSA Comes To Cavan

This August the RSA’s Check it Fits service will be visiting County Cavan and Meath. Did you know it’s the law that all children under 150cms or 36kgs must use a child car seat appropriate to their weight and height. In Ireland as many as 54% of child car seats are incorrectly fitted which can lead to serious injury or even death in a collision. Since the start of the service, the RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service has checked over 70,000 child car seats and restraints in Ireland.

 

The Check it Fits service is quick, it’s easy, it’s free. On the day our experts will advise on how to fix any problem, demonstrate how to fit the restraint correctly and answer any queries participants might have. Our experts aim to put parent’s, grandparent’s and guardian’s minds at ease that their child’s car seat is safely and securely fitted in their car.

 

We will be visiting the following locations in Cavan and Meath:

Aldi Cavan, Co. Cavan

10.00am - 5.30pm

Tuesday 05 August 2025

Smyths Toys Navan RP, Co. Meath

10.00am - 5.30pm

Wednesday 06 August 2025

Aldi Ashbourne, Co. Meath

10.00am - 5.30pm

Thursday 07 August 2025

 

We would be delighted if you could help us to raise awareness of child safety in cars by letting colleagues, friends, family members and any other relevant contacts know about our upcoming visit to Cavan and Meath. We have included a copy of our poster which may be useful for promoting the ‘Check it Fits’ Service in your workplace and local community also.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please let us know for more information on the service visit www.checkitfits.ie.

Kind regards

The Check it Fits Team

 

Click here to view our calendar of locations www.rsa.ie/checkitfits    

Click here to like our Facebook page www.facebook.com/RSAIRELAND  




33- New Cavan Monaghan Connects Platform Launched

Community leaders, health professionals and service users gathered on the 18th of June in The Peace Link, Clones, to unveil Cavan Monaghan Connects – a new, purpose-built online hub that brings trusted mental health information, services, and training opportunities together in one easily-navigated place for the people of Cavan and Monaghan.


Established by HSE Connecting for Life Cavan Monaghan, in partnership with Mental Health Ireland, Cavan and Monaghan County Councils, and a broad network of local community & statutory organizations, the project was developed in response to the growing need for quality-assured and evidence-based information related to mental health and wellbeing, including information on local support and services available.



This project allows the locality to sort supports by county, age group, theme or delivery type in seconds. All listings are vetted, up-to-date and tailored to Cavan and Monaghan, reducing the “needle-in-a-haystack” search through national directories. The online hub is built to grow as service providers can submit events or training directly through the site, while a feedback form encourages ongoing community input and quality improvement.



The launch opened with Cathaoirleach Cllr O’Hanlon welcoming guests to the Peace Link on behalf of Monaghan County Council, after which Padraig O’Beirne, Area Director of Nursing with HSE Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Services, set the scene as Master of Ceremonies. Lisa Cuthbert, CEO of Mental Health Ireland, outlined the initiative’s vision and the importance of collaboration across sectors. Communications Co-ordinator Odhran O’Brien then showcased the Cavan Monaghan Connects platform, sharing video messages of support and guiding attendees through key features and navigation. The event closed with the HSE Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, Emer Mulligan, who formally acknowledged the many funders, statutory partners and community organizations whose joint effort made the new regional resource possible and thanked all in attendance for their ongoing commitment to mental health promotion.



Cavan Monaghan Connects is live atwww.cavanmonaghanconnects.ie, with new content added weekly. Follow them on social media for updates.


34- Cavan's Next Storytelling Guest: Steve Lally

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35- Leitrim Games Night in Carrigallen

5 euros per night, variety of games & refreshments available & supplied, 7-10pm at Margaret's Corner H12 P744

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36- Arva Raft Wars

The one you've all been waiting for!!!


Arva 3 Province Festival's Annual Raft wars is on


Please tag below or share this post with any local clubs, organisations, businesses that you may know... it would be great to get as many rafts as we can this year!



Raft registration at 6.30pm on Thursday 31st.


€20 per raft. Queries to arvathreeprovincefestival@gmail.com

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37- Blacklion Heritage Week

Blacklion Heritage Week Event, Saturday August 16th

2pm - 4:30pm: Meet at Lough MacNean Recreational Facility for a field trip on the water, guided by Bridget Keehan and Robert Northridge of the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI)

4:30 pm: Meet at The Market House for refreshments

4:45pm -5:45pm: Cameraless photography workshop in response to the field trip with artist Sinéad Curran.

5:45pm -6pm: Event conclusion.

Dress appropriately, wear wellies, waterproof gear, walking areas will be challenging.

This event has been organised in conjunction with Blacklion Tidy Towns and Sinéad Curran as part of the Vanishing Veins project.

Kindly supported by Cavan Heritage Office and Cavan Arts Office.

The walk will be led by Bridget Keehan and Robert Northridge of the Botanical Society of Britain and Ireland (BSBI), a charitable organisation that promotes the study, understanding and enjoyment of wild plants. Bridget is Ireland Officer with BSBI, and coordinates the work of botanical recorders across the whole of Ireland. Robert is an expert botanist and BSBI County Recorder for Fermanagh.

Sinéad Curran is a visual artist with a multidisciplinary practice that intersects histories, science, language, ecologies of natural environments and place. The Vanishing Veins project is supported through Cavan Arts office and brings together a community of care that can come together to better support the biodiversity of wetlands surrounding Cavan’s lakes and rivers: record, develop a greater understanding of how we can conserse water quality and native species through a range of approaches that include citizen science, mapping and local action

 
 
 
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