Cavan Community ENews 21.11.25
- Daniel Downey
- 17 minutes ago
- 18 min read
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: Music Capital Scheme
2. FUNDING: Arts Council Co-Funding Award
3. FUNDING: Community Climate Action Programme
4. FUNDING: Erasmus+ 2026 5. FUNDING: Community - Based CCTV Scheme
6. FUNDING: Sound & Vision Grant 7. FUNDING: Movement for Good Awards
8. FUNDING: ACORN Fund For Communities
9. FUNDING: Human Animal Interaction Benefits Research Grant
10. FUNDING: Local Bereavement Development Grant
TRAINING
11. TRAINING: Think Outside the Box Training for Parents
12. TRAINING: Community Climate Leadership Training
13. TRAINING: FREE Community Training Courses for PPN Groups
14. TRAINING: Adult Literacy Fund Information Workshops
SURVEYS/CONSULTS 15. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Shape National Strategy for Community Safety
16.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services 17. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Ireland Dog Census 2025 18. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Shape Your Child's Primary Schools 19. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: ReDeployment of Cavan's CCTV Cameras 20. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Cavan Renewable Energy Survey 21. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Our Rural Future Survey 22. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Consultation On Misinformation & Disinformation
EVENTS & OTHER NEWS
23. Cavan Local Community Safety Partnership Calls For Representation
24. Democratic Shield & Civil Society Strategy 25. BorderTalk Storytelling Ends Its Yarns In County Cavan 26. Attention Cavan Vendors & Performers 27. Bereaved Children's Awareness Week 28. Parenting Cavan Event 29. Parenting When Seperated Online Event 30. Theatre of the Oppressed 31. Youth & Family Worker Job Opp 32. Join Your Outdoor Recreation Forum 33. SDG Stakeholder Forum Event 34. Alice in Winterland Show
35. CavanPPN Launches New Social Inclusion Toolkit for Communities
FUNDING
Music Capital Scheme
Mel from Music Network here, I hope you are well.
I am writing to let you know about the launch of the Music Capital Scheme 2025 which may be of interest to some of the organisations in your networks.
The scheme supports funding for the purchase of musical instruments and selected items of equipment to individual professional performing musicians and non-professional groups across the country. A total of €1,040,000 in funding is available through the following three awards which are now open for applications:
Music Capital Scheme Award 1 supports the purchase of musical instruments by non-professional performing groups
Music Capital Scheme Award 2 supports the purchase of musical instruments by individual established professional performing musicians
Music Capital Scheme Award 3 supports the purchase of musical instruments by individual emerging professional performing musicians
The Scheme is now open for applications and the deadline for applications is 2pm, Thursday 27 November 2025.
You can find further details of the scheme on the Music Network website at https://www.musicnetwork.ie/whats-on/music-capital-scheme
This is our biggest award fund to date and we would really appreciate it if you could help us to spread the word far and wide by sharing the information with any relevant contacts and through your social media. Our social media pack is available on Dropbox here and includes graphics for the different social media platforms and some sample social media post text, which you may find helpful. Download our social media pack here. If you have any issues accessing Dropbox just let me know and I’ll arrange to get the information to you another way.
We will also be providing an extensive range of applicant supports to both organisations and individuals, with a particular focus on supporting first time and previously unsuccessful applicants. These include two online Information Sessions on 28 October, seminars on key topics including recording creation, artistic planning, and application writing skills, along with a limited number of one-to-one consultation sessions with each seminar presenter. All supports are provided free of charge to applicants, and you can find out more about them at https://www.musicnetwork.ie/whats-on/music-capital-scheme-applicant-support-sessions
2. Arts Council Co-Funding Award The Co-funding Award is designed to support Irish arts organisations towards their artistic activities under the European Cooperation Projects and European Platforms strands of the Creative Europe Programme 2021– 27.
Full details can be found at: Co-funding Award 2026 - The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
3. Community Climate Action Programme
Phase 2 of funding under the Community Climate Action Programme is now open for applications. Applications will close at 12 noon on Tuesday 23rd December 2025. Community groups can apply online via the Submit portal: https://submit.link/4da. Groups interested in delivering a climate action project and applying under the fund are asked to contact Tara Smith, Community Climate Action Officer: tarasmith@cavancoco.ie
4. Erasmus+ 2026
Erasmus+ 2026 Funding Call Now Open
The European Commission has officially launched the Erasmus+ 2026 call for proposals, opening up a wide range of funding opportunities for organisations across education, training, youth and sport. With a budget of €5.2 billion, Erasmus+ remains one of the EU’s flagship programmes for supporting cross-border mobility, cooperation and capacity building. Organisations working in education, training, youth or sport, including schools, universities, VET providers, NGOs and youth groups, are eligible to apply for Erasmus+ funding.
Whether you work with young people, provide training, offer educational programmes or support community development, Erasmus+ may have a funding strand suited to your activities. Check out all opportunities!
5. Community -Based CCTV Scheme
Community-based CCTV Grant Aid Scheme
The community-based CCTV grant aid scheme supports communities and local authorities who wish to install and maintain CCTV security systems in their area to increase public safety and to deter illegal or anti-social behaviour.
The maximum grant available for each CCTV system is €45,000.
Applicants to the scheme can include not-for-profit organisations within the community, as well as relevant statutory or voluntary organisations. For example, applicants may include:
area partnerships
community development projects
family resource centres
local authorities
community enterprises
Applications are also welcome from groups such as a not-for-profit consortium of private and community interests which has come together to formulate an application.
Deadline: Ongoing
6. Sound & Vision Grant Grant
Sound & Vision 4 is a funding scheme for broadcasters and independent producers that funds the production of high-quality programmes about Irish culture, heritage, and experience and programmes to improve adult literacy
7. Movement for Good Awards
Benefact Group - Movement for Good Awards
The Movement for Good Awards is Benefact Group's annual programme of giving that anyone can get involved in, and again this year will be donating over £1 million to charities and good causes.
8- ACORN Fund For Communities
The ‘Acorn Fund' for Emerging Communities
We know that smaller community groups in underserved areas sometimes need that extra bit of support to get started or grow their impact. That's why we're launching our pilot Acorn Fund to help small community initiatives flourish.
The Acorn Fund provides:
Enhanced affordability at just 5% (compared to our standard rates)
Community-sized support from €5,000 to €15,000
Term loans up to 5 years and bridging loans up to 24 months
Dedicated guidance including application assistance and development planning
No arrangement fees and no personal guarantees required
No early repayment fees or penalties
This €250,000 pilot fund is specifically designed to reach groups that might not have considered support before, helping small acorns grow into mighty community assets.
The fund is open for applications for a 12-month period and designed specifically for new and emerging community organisations working in underserved areas.
📧 Email: info@clanncredo.ie 📞 Phone: (01) 400 2100
9- Animal-Human Interaction Benefits Research Grant
Addressing Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Human-Animal Interaction - 26th Feb 2026
The Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI) is issuing a call for research proposals from institutions and organizations across the globe to investigate the health outcomes of pet ownership and/or animal-assisted interventions (AAI), both for the people and the animals involved. Proposals should have a strong theoretical framework and focus on innovative approaches to studying the positive effects of companion animals on human health.
HABRI is interested in funding a wide range of studies focused on the human-animal bond.
Deadline: 26th February 2026
More info: https://habri.org/grants/funding-opportunities/rfp-addressing-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-hai
10- Local Bereavement Development Grant
Local Bereavement Development Grant - 28th Nov
The Irish Hospice Foundation's 2025 Local Bereavement Development Grant is open for applications. It is a one-off award for groups of six or more organisations within a geographical area that offer bereavement support. The grant encourages and supports collaborative efforts in local bereavement care development.
A webinar on Tuesday 4th November will explain what the Local Bereavement Network Grant is, and outline some examples of projects. Click here to register https://hospicefoundation.ie/our-supports-services/bereavement-loss-hub/bereavement-support/bereavement-events/
Deadline: 5pm Friday 28th November 2025
TRAINING
11- Thinking Outside the Box Training for Parents
12- Adult Education Part Time Classes
Adult Education part-time timetables have been issued this morning. These cover classes from December 2025 to Easter 2026.
The timetables are available on the CMETB Adult Guidance web page, at the bottom of the landing page:
You can also access them directly here:
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.
All the courses are online and places are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Examples include:
The Role of the Chair
How to take meeting minutes
… and more!
(Please note: you must be part of a member group of Cavan PPN to avail of these training courses).
For more information, and to register, please click on the link below: Events | Cavan PPN | Public Participation Network
14- Adult Literacy Fund Info Sessions
The Adult Literacy for Life Collaboration and Innovation Fund is opening for applications shortly. It is expected to close in mid-January 2026, with the funding to be allocated in Spring 2026. All dates are to be confirmed.
This fund allows organisations and community groups to run joint projects which support Adult Literacy in Cavan and Monaghan. You can see previous projects and more on the fund using the link below. If you scroll to the bottom of the page, there is more information on each project in the "squares":
I will hold three information sessions online for people and organisations from Cavan and Monaghan. You need only attend one. All sessions will be on Teams.
Dates and times are:
3pm Thursday 4 December
2.30pm Tuesday 9 December
12 noon Wednesday 7 January
Each session will last about 30 minutes.
You can complete this form to let me know which session you want to attend:
SURVEYS/CONSULTATIONS
15- Shape the National Strategy for Improving Community Safety
Following please find correspondence from Gráinne Berrill, Director, National Office for Community Safety, seeking written submissions to the new National Strategy for Improving Community Safety, for consideration.
Further information regarding the strategy, consultation and submission process are included in the attached Issues Paper.
We very much encourage your PPN to participate in this process. Submissions must be received by close of business on Friday, 28 November 2025.
If you have any queries in relation to this process, please contact: strategy@communitysafety.ie.
16 - Consult on Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services
The Mental Health Commission has launched a public consultation to inform the development of National Standards for Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services.
The public consultation process will consist of an online survey as well as focus groups and interviews.
The closing date for responses is 28 November 2025 at 5pm.
You can complete the survey by clicking this link https://easy-feedback.de/s/2035250/8NKeiGB.
More information can be found on the MHC’s webpage Current Consultation | Mental Health Commission.
We would be grateful if you could share this survey with your contacts. Please note, we will be sending this information to approved centres. If you would like to request a Word version of the survey, please email standards@mhcirl.ie and return via email or by post to Standards and Quality Assurance, Mental Health Commission, Waterloo Road, Dublin 4 D04 E5W7.
In addition to the survey, we will be holding interviews and focus groups with service users, staff, and other relevant stakeholders. If you would like to participate, please email standards@mhcirl.ie by 28 November 2025.
Kind regards,
Standards and Quality Assurance Division
Mental Health Commission
17- Ireland's Dog Census
Ireland’s Dog Census is back for 2025 – and it’s bigger and better than ever!
We’ve got more dogs for you to meet, more questions for you to ponder, and more ways for you to help make life better for Ireland’s vulnerable canines.
Dog owners and lovers across the country really pulled out all the stops in last year’s Census, but there are still so many furry, four-legged friends who need our help.
Whether you own a dog or not, your answers, thoughts and opinions can help us provide better care for every dog in need. So… let’s get started!
18- Shape Your Child's Primary School Survey
Help shape the future of your child’s primary school
Take part in the Primary School Survey today.
It’s quick, easy, and confidential.
This survey is for parents and guardians of children in primary school or who will enter primary school in the coming years. There is a separate survey below for primary school staff and board of management members.
Complete it here:
19- Consult on Re-Deployment of Cavan CCTV Cameras
Public Consultation for Re-deployment of CCTV Cameras in County Cavan
Cavan County Council is undertaking a public consultation on the re-deployment of CCTV cameras at our Bring BanksNetwork across County Cavan.
Cavan County Council intends to install and operate CCTV cameras for fixed time periods at various sites for the solepurpose of preventing litter and illegal dumping and enforcement of the Litter Pollution Act, 1997 as amended. Thisinitiative will adhere to the new National Code of Practice for the Operation of CCTV for the Purposes of Prevention,Detection & Prosecution of Litter Offences.
Cavan County Council Bring Centres are located at the following locations:
Cavan Belturbet Municipal District
1 Cavan Town Pullamore Near (Dublin Road adjacent to Tarpey's Supervalu)
2 Cavan Town Tullymongan Resource Centre
3 Cavan Town Main Street Carpark (Behind Tesco)
4 Blacklion Rear of Go Service Station - Sligo Road
5 Dowra Sligo Road
6 Glangevlin St. Patrick's Hall, Blacklion Road
7 Swanlinbar Furnacelands Estate, Creamery Road
8 Corlough Knockmore, Templeport
9 Bawnboy Ballyconnell Road
10 Ballyconnell Opposite entrance to Derryginny Gardens Estate
11 Belturbet Clones Road beside Fire Station
12 Killeshandra Carpark, Community Centre
Cootehill Bailieborough Municipal District
13 Redhills Entrance to Sewerage Plant
14 Ballyhaise Lisnashanna, Ballyhaise
15 Cootehill Carpark, St. Michael's Hall
16 Lavey Carpark beside Killyconnan N.S
17 New Inns Opposite Lavey GAA Grounds
18 Shercock Cootehill Road
19 Bailieborough Tesco Carpark
20 Kingscourt Kells road, opposite Fire Station
21 Killinkere Rear car park at Killinkere CLG
Ballyjamesduff Municipal District
22 Arvagh Moyne Road
23 Cornafean Carpark, MacSeain's Pub
24 Crossdoney Carpark, Shantully Inn
25 Ballinagh Carpark, Gavin's Centra (Off Main Street)
26 Killydoon Carpark, Mullahoran Parochial Hall
27 Kilnaleck Fairgreen, Carpark adjacent to Copper Kettle Pub
28 Ballyjamesduff Entrance to Cattle Mart, Granard Road
29 Virginia Tesco/ Lidl Carpark, Ballyjamesduff Road
30 Munterconnaught Munterconnaught GAA Grounds
31 Mullagh Fairgreen (Off Main Street)
32 Mountnugent Community Centre Car Park
Submissions and/or observations on the proposed re-deployment of CCTV cameras are invited from members of the
public and from voluntary and representative bodies.
Submissions or observations with respect to this proposal may be made in writing to the Environmental Services,
Cavan County Council, Farnham St, Cavan, County Cavan or alternatively, you may email submissions or
observations to litterplan@cavancoco.ie . This consultation will be for a period of 3 weeks ending on 26 th November,
2025.
Paddy Connaughton
Director of Services
Cavan County Council
20- Cavan Renewable Energy Survey
In line with our national obligations and commitments laid out in the Cavan County Development Plan 2022-2028 and the Cavan Local Climate Action Plan, Cavan County Council has procured consultants Arup to develop a County Renewable Energy Strategy.
The Cavan County Renewable Energy Strategy will be a key component of future governance decisions and policy development in County Cavan and will sit within a broader economic and community development plan. The Strategy aims to identify the potential of renewable energy sources and explore the opportunities and constraints of these sources across a range of socio-economic, environmental, and political considerations. The opportunities and constraints will be presented alongside a series of GIS maps and baseline graphs. The Strategy will also include renewable energy generation targets for County Cavan.
The project team would like to invite members of the public to complete a short survey to help inform the Renewable Energy Strategy for County Cavan: Link to Renewable Energy Strategy Survey
21- Our Rural Future Survey
‘Have Your Say’: Minister Calleary launches final phase of consultation on Our Rural Future
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, TD today launched the final phase of consultation to inform development of the next iteration of Ireland’s rural development policy, Our Rural Future
The new policy will build on the progress already made and will set out a renewed vision and new actions to respond to the opportunities and challenges facing rural communities
Informed by the extensive engagement already undertaken, a consultation document setting out the proposed key themes and priorities for the new policy has been published and written submissions are invited by 12 December 2025
Since its launch in 2021, Our Rural Future has delivered vital investment and supports, strengthened local economies, and improved quality of life across rural Ireland.
The next iteration of Our Rural Future is now being developed to respond to the evolving needs of rural economies and communities. Over recent months, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht has engaged extensively with stakeholders and communities across the country to gather views on what matters most for rural Ireland and its people.
The consultation document published on gov.ie/consultations today reflects that engagement. It outlines the proposed key themes and priorities for the new policy and includes a series of suggested consultation questions designed to guide and support interested parties in preparing their submissions.
Launching the Consultation, Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, said:
“The launch of this final phase of consultation marks an important milestone in developing the next Our Rural Future policy; a key Programme for Government commitment.
“I want to hear your views on how Government can continue to support rural areas and how we can ensure that national policy responds to the emerging opportunities and challenges faced by rural communities”.
Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, added:
“Rural communities are the heart and soul of our country. The people who live in them understand best what is required to sustain and strengthen the vitality of their towns and villages.
“I have seen first-hand the passion and commitment of people during our consultation events, and we now have another valuable opportunity to ensure that voices from every community are heard. I encourage everyone with an interest in their local community to take part and help shape the next Our Rural Future policy.”
Further detail on how to make a written submission is provided in the document.
The consultation will remain open until 12 December 2025.
Minister Calleary concluded:
“We are committed to building on the success of Our Rural Future and ensuring we make rural Ireland an even better place to live, work, study, and raise a family in the years ahead.”
The Our Rural Future 2026-2031 Consultation Paper is accessible here: Public Consultation: Our Rural Future
22- Consultation On Misinformation & Disinformation
We’d like to invite you to take part in a short survey (5–10 minutes) being carried out by researchers at Dublin City University.
The study looks at how false or misleading information (misinformation and disinformation) is affecting Ireland’s voluntary and community sector - especially charities and organisations working on issues such as gender, race, and migration.
The survey covers:
What kinds of false stories or harmful narratives are targeting the sector
How these impact organisations’ ability to do their work
What supports or resources could help groups respond more effectively.
All responses will be anonymous. The findings will be published in a report early next year to highlight the impact of misinformation on our sector.
Please complete the survey here.
Thank you for your time and input.
EVENTS & OTHER NEWS
23- Cavan Local Community Safety Partnership Calls for Representatives
Cavan Local Community Safety Partnership – Community Representatives: Expressions of Interest
Members of the public are invited to submit expressions of interest in joining the Cavan Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP). Completed application forms must be received no later than Thursday, 4th December at 5:00 p.m.
24- Democracy Shield & Civil Society Strategy
The Democracy Shield and Civil Society Strategy were released on 12 November. Both can be accessed here. The narrative provided by the strategy is quite strong, particularly in defining civil society and reaffirming the legitimacy of civil society advocacy and funding. This is a positive development in the context of growing negative narratives about civil society, including at the EU level.
Additionally, The Wheel, together with other organisations from the Community and Voluntary Pillar, met with Minister Thomas Byrne, Minister of State for European Affairs and Defence. The meeting focused on our priorities for the Irish Presidency of the EU, such as strengthening European social values, enhancing democratic values, building partnership with civil society, and renewing emphasis on a Just Transition.
25- BorderTalk Storytelling Ends Its Yarns In County Cavan
Big news!
The Border Talk Project Finale is happening on Saturday, 10th January 2026 at Cavan County Museum, Ballyjamesduff from 1pm – 4:30pm
Expect an afternoon of celebration with:
Live performances from our Border Talk participants
Headline act: the incredible singer & storyteller Colum Sands
Hot food + refreshments And yes… tickets are FREE!
Don’t wait — grab yours now at https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1968054821951
We can’t wait to see you there!
26- Attention Cavan Vendors & prformers
Attention to All Cavan Vendors and Performers!
We are searching for Cavan-based vendors who may not have reached us through our email application process. Your interest is highly valued, and we want to ensure we do not miss anyone who's eager to join us!
Interested? Fill out our expression of interest form'
Visit our website www.cottagemarketcavan.ie or Instagram page @thecottagemarketcavan for further information
27- Bereaved Children's Awareness Week
Bereaved Children’s Awareness Week - from 17th to 23rd November
This year’s theme for Bereaved Children's Awareness Week, Children Grieve Too, is a vital reminder that children experience loss deeply and with the right support, they can learn to live with their grief in healthy and hopeful ways.
This week we have a special focus on books as tools to help children and young people understand and express their grief, empowering families to have these important conversations.
ICBN have also developed the Recommended Reading page, and now you can easily search for recommendations based on author, theme, accessibility, and age.
Find this all here https://www.childhoodbereavement.ie/bcaw/
Reminder: There’s still time to register for the “Supporting Bereaved Children: An Open Evening for Parents & Carers” webinar.
Tuesday, 18th November
Time: 7:30pm - 9pm
Register on Eventbrite
Further details and resources including further webinars scheduled during the week can be accessed via the links below:
28- Parenting Cavan Event
29- Parenting When Seperated Online Programme
30- Theatre of the Oppressed
FREE WORKSHOP IN CAVAN:
Challenge injustice with active participation through innovative Forum Theatre!
Step onto the Stage: A Collective Rehearsal for Reality
Cavan Town - Venue to be announced.
If you've ever felt powerless in the face of social injustice or climate issues, this event is for you. This is not a passive lecture or a traditional performance—it is a live, interactive exploration using the innovative methodology of Forum Theatre (part of Augusto Boal’s Theatre of the Oppressed).
For more information and to register, click on the Eventbrite Link below. https://cscwliveperformance.eventbrite.ie/
31- Youth & Family Worker Job Opp
We are inviting applications for the post of: Youth & Family Project Worker
McCYSS, Monaghan and Cavan Youth Substance Support service is looking for a passionate and skilled person to join our team. The post will be based in our office in Cootehill in Co Cavan and will involve working on an outreach basis across the two counties. Closing date for applications is Nov 28th. If you would like to find out more, please email patricia@alcoholforum.org
You can download application & Job Description HERE
‘This post is funded though HSE Social Inclusion’
32- Join the Outdoor Recreation Forum
33- SDG National Stakeholder Forum
SDGs National Stakeholder Forum
SDG Localisation – SDGs Working Locally
Tuesday December 2nd UCC.
Please join us in Cork on December 2nd for our final forum of 2025.
Registration opens at 7pm on Thursday, November 6th with an additional release of tickets at 10:00am on Friday, November 7th.
You can register for attendance here
All workshops will be live streamed with interaction available via Slido.
The Communicating the SDGs workshop will have ISL interpretation and live captioning.
The four workshops you can choose from are:
Communicating the SDGs – Bringing the Message Home
Synergies for Success – Identifying Potential for Community collaboration
Localising the SDGs - Charting Ireland’s Path to Voluntary Local Reviews
Healthy Cities – Urban living in an SDG informed world
Looking forward to seeing you in UCC on December 2nd
The SDG Team
Update: Registration for the SDGs National Stakeholder Forum is now open.
Theme: SDG Localisation – SDGs Working Locally
Date: December 2nd 2025
Venue: Aula Maxima, University College Cork
All workshops will be live streamed.
Looking forward to seeing you in UCC on December 2nd
The SDG Team
34- Alice in Winterland
We’re staging Alice in Winterland: a family Christmas show at Drumavaddy Hall (5th–7th Dec). It’s a lively, modern performance packed with singing, dancing, fun, and familiar hits. We’re inviting local businesses to sponsor with funds going towards advertising, venue hire, costumes, props, and production. Sponsorship can be any amount. All donations welcome.
Sponsors will be featured in our programme, on social media, and acknowledged during the shows.
It’s a great way to support local creativity and keep family entertainment and spending right here in our community instead of going elsewhere.
If you’d like to come on board, you can write a cheque or make a bank transfer to Pothole Productions Cavan — I can share the details.
Please see the poster attached for more about the event. We are also on all social media platforms.
Thanks for helping make this local production something special for Cavan families!
Best,
Vanessa Galligan
086-7333328
35- CavanPPN Launches Social Inclusion Toolkit For Community Groups
Cavan Public Participation Network members launched their new Social Inclusion template at the Local Authority Integration Team’s Social Inclusion Networking event this morning in The Johnson Central Library in Cavan Town. The template is designed to be an easy toolkit for community groups to access simple ideas to make themselves more open to being socially inclusive and welcoming to new members, particularly those of special needs, unique perspectives or identities and new cultures. The template was designed by Rafaela Radulescu of the 4C’s Multicultural Network and Sandra Nelson of Ballyjamesduff Women’s Shed. Both are the elected representatives of the over 100 Social Inclusion groups of the 529 community groups that make up the PPN.If you are a member of a community group or looking to establish one, you can source this and more useful toolkits for community on the CavanPPN website at www.cavanppn.ie
Photo: (L-R) Sandra Nelson of Ballyjamesduff Women’s Shed, Rafaela Radulescu of 4Cs Multicultural Network and CavanPPN Coordinator Daniel Downey
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