Cavan Community ENews 25.4.25
- Daniel Downey
- Apr 23
- 20 min read
Updated: Apr 24
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: Community Safety Fund
3. FUNDING: Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme
4. FUNDING: Farm Safety, Health & Wellbeing 2025 5. FUNDING: Colour to Community Fund
6. FUNDING: CLÁR Funding Scheme 2025 7. FUNDING: Hi Digital Fund
8. FUNDING: Festival Investment Scheme 2026 Open
9. FUNDING: Aldi 2025 Community Grants Programme
10. FUNDING: The Tuath Foundation
TRAINING
11. TRAINING: FREE TRAINING FOR CAVANPPN MEMBERS
12. TRAINING: Pocket Forest Initiative
13. TRAINING: Circle of Life Singing & Crochet Training Workshops
14. TRAINING: Staying Connected with Your Teen Workshop
15. TRAINING: Lean To Play Lawn Bowls
SURVEYS/CONSULTS
16. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Survey on Priorities & Interests of Rural Cavan/Fermanagh 17. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: AED Register For Cavan 18. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Rural Proofing Survey 19. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Consultation on Roadmap for Social Inclusion
EVENTS & OTHER NEWS 20.Empowering Communities for Climate Change 21. Men's Health Week
22. Cavan County Tidy Towns Forum
23. Disability Federation of Ireland Newsletter
24. Mental Health Events Nearby 25. The Great Irish Fossil Hunt 26. Cavan Arts Festival 27- Secure The LEADER Programme 28- Ballyjamesduff Bowls 29- Breifne Yarnspinners 30- Bealtaine Bridget's Thatched Cottage Event At Drummany 31- Voter Registration Drive 32- Energy Information Evening Event 33- Inner Peace Outer Purpose Program 34- Cavan Community Cinema
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. Community Safety Fund
We wish to share a press release on behalf of the Department of Justice, regarding the launch of the Community Safety Fund linked here which is now open for applicants and might be of interest to your member groups.
The National Office for Community Safety is hosting an information webinar in relation to the Community Safety Fund next Wednesday, 16th April. Any queries about the webinar, or the Fund, should be directed to the National Office for Community Safety, email address is Info@communitysafety.ie
Further information and a link to register for the webinar can be found on the Community Safety page linked here.
With thanks and kind regards,
Gillian
Gillian Moore
Community and Voluntary Supports and Programmes
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An Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus PobailDepartment of Rural and Community Development
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. Colour to Communities Paint Giveaway
Colour to Communities 2025
The Paint Reuse Network of Ireland is delighted to announce that their paint giveaway is now open!
Does a community space near you need some TLC?
The Colour to Communities paint giveaway brightens community spaces while reducing waste. They're thrilled to offer this opportunity for community groups and organisations to win free paint.
If you’ve got a community space in mind and a design up your sleeve, simply enter for a chance to win high-quality, water based, reused paint and stop it from going to waste.
Successful submissions will be awarded 100L of water based paint to implement their proposed project, along with Polyvine in order to make the paint outdoor-safe.
Deadline: 30th April 2025
6. CLÁR Funding Scheme 2025
CLÁR is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of population decline.
Measure 1 will be managed by Cavan County Council and Measure 2 will be managed directly by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD).
The measures being funded under 2025 CLÁR Funding Scheme are:
Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities and Amenities (Apply to Cavan County Council) Submit your application in a word document to clar@cavancoco.ie
Measure 2: Mobility, Cancer Care, Community First Responder and Meals on Wheels Transport (Apply directly to DRCD)
Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities and Amenities
Examples of Eligible Interventions:
Small scale renovation works to community facilities which are open to the wider community
Multi-Use Gaming Areas (MUGAs)/Astro-Turf facilities including upgrades
Playgrounds/skateboard parks/pump tracks/cycling tracks
Walking/Running/Athletics tracks
Handball Alleys/Tennis Courts/Basketball Courts/Cricket Grounds
Community Gyms/Community Cinemas
Sensory Gardens/Community Gardens/Allotments
Access to unique local heritage sites/areas of natural beauty
Outdoor Bowling Areas/Outdoor Toilet Facilities/Car Parking
Solar Bins
Biodiversity Planting
Improving access to sports grounds e.g. Development/upgrade of spectator stands at local sports grounds with a particular focus on improving access for people of all abilities and ages.
Grant Funding and Rate of Aid:
A minimum grant of €5,000 and maximum grant of €65,000 will apply to this measure.
To facilitate projects of a slightly greater scale, each local authority can submit 2 applications seeking grant funding of up to €100,000. This means that each local authority can submit the following:
• 13 applications seeking funding of between €5,000 and €65,000
• 2 applications seeking funding of between €5,000 and €100,000
Measure 2: Mobility, Cancer Care, Community First Responder and Meals on Wheels Transport
Measure 2 will be administered directly by the Department of Rural & Community Development (DRCD). Expressions of Interest (EOIs) to be submitted directly to DRCD.
Areas Eligible for CLÁR Funding
Please note, areas shaded in white in the map below are not eligible for CLÁR funding.
CLÁR regions 2025 (click map to enlarge)
How to apply
Eligible groups can access the application forms and scheme guidelines at the links below:
Please direct any queries to Deborah Leahy on 049 437 8587 or by email to clar@cavancoco.ie
Completed applications and quotations for Measure 1 should be returned to clar@cavancoco.ie.
Closing date for receipt of applications by Cavan County Council is 5pm, Friday 16th May 2025
Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.
7. Hi Digital Fund
Rethink Ireland, in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, SmartSimple, private donors and the Department of Rural and Community Development are delighted to share details with your organisation about the launch of the Hi Digital Fund.
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 one of our application clinics on Wednesday 30th April 2025 and Tuesday 13th May 2025. These one-hour webinars will provide information on fund eligibility and the application process and offer an opportunity to answer any questions you have. Register for an application clinic here:
Wednesday 30th April at 10am - Register here
Tuesday 13th May at 3pm - Register here
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.
Please share this email with anyone in your networks who may be interested.
Kind regards,
Hi Digital Fund Team
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- Aldi 2025 Community Grants Programme Aldi 2025 Community Grants Programme - 31st May
ALDI Ireland has announced the launch of its 2025 Community Grants Programme, continuing its commitment to supporting local charities and community organisations across the country. This programme aims to empower local organisations who contribute vital work and services to their local communities.
ALDI is calling on charities and community organisations to nominate themselves for a €500 ALDI Gift Card by dropping into their local ALDI store. Staff from each of ALDI’s 163 stores, two distribution centres, and corporate offices will then vote for a charity or community organisation in their local area to receive the grant. This process enables ALDI’s staff to support worthy and impactful causes in their local communities.
Deadline: 31st May 2025
10- The Tuath Foundation
Tuath Housing is proud to announce the launch of the Tuath Foundation. This dedicated initiative will enhance residents’ wellbeing and promote community engagement by bringing together new and existing support programmes under one umbrella.
These programmes include the established New Horizons Education Bursary and Tuath Community Fund, as well as three new initiatives: the Digital Support Fund, the Social Inclusion and Diversity Fund, and the Climate Action Fund.
Tuath Foundation funding is open to Tuath residents, residents’ groups, community organisations, and voluntary groups.
Deadline: Applications for the various funds will open at different intervals throughout the year.
More info: https://tuathhousing.ie/tuath-foundation/
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.
We also have a number of courses provided by The Wheel. These are also 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 there is no limit on the number of attendees.
Please click on the links below for more information:
Improving Impact for Your Service Users - Getting it Right the First Time (Friday, 25th April)
Conflict Coaching: Turning Tension into Resolution (Friday, 16th May)
For more information, and to register, 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- CIRCLE OF LIFE SINGING & CROCHET WORKSHOPS The Circle of Life - Singing and Crochet Workshops
Singing and Crochet workshops with Artist Morag Donald and Natural Voice Facilitator Valerie Whitworth. These workshops are part of the Art of Life project aimed at opening up conversations about living and dying well and the importance of planning.
Plan for tomorrow so that you can live well today.
6 free workshops combining two of our favourite things, Singing and Crochet!
We invite you to take a creative leap into freeform crochet by designing and making your own beautiful Pollevie favourite things memory shawl. Suitable for beginners and more experienced crocheters, these shawls are easy to make using basic stitches for the shawl and decorations.
Suitable for people aged 55+ All materials are provided.
A series of 6 workshops in Belturbet Goods Store
Mondays 10am to 12.30
May 12th to June 23rd
To book email valwhitworth@btinternet.com
Attendance at all 6 workshops preferred
14- STAYING CONNECTED WITH YOUR TEEN WORKSHOP
15- Learn How To Play Lawn Bowls
Come along for a chance to learn how to play lawn bowls and see the lovely outdoor facilities at the complex.
Lawn Bowls is played by all ages, genders, and abilities. It is inclusive and fun. It is a fun way to stay active and get fit. It is played outdoors all year round. There is a social element to the game. It can help with teambuilding as it requires co-operation from team members to win a game. It improves mental health by social interaction.
Registration in advance is essential – so that there is enough equipment for everyone - you can register by phoning 049 4378581 or emailing agefriendly@cavancoco.ie
As always there will be a free cuppa and time for a chat. Please tell your friends especially those who don't have social media. Everyone is welcome.
Thank you Healthy Cavan for your support!
SURVEYS/CONSULTATIONS
16- Survey on Priorities & Interests of Rural Cavan/Fermanagh The Fermanagh Trust and Cavan Community Local Development are conducting a survey to understand the interests and priorities of rural community organisations, like yours, regarding the environment, climate change & sustainability. The insights gathered will assist us in designing programs and initiatives that align with your unique needs.
By participating in this survey, you contribute to a collective effort towards enhancing our community’s sustainability practices. The survey will take approximately 2 minutes to complete and your responses will remain confidential.
17- AED Register For Cavan
Cavan County Council and the National Ambulance Service have teamed up to create a register of public Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Cavan to help first responders during cardiac emergencies.
If your club, group, or business has an AED, please fill out the form at www.cavancoco.ie/AED. It could save a life in your community!
18- Rural Proofing Survey
Rural proofing refers to the policy development and implementation process in which policymakers systematically evaluate whether the policy (or program, strategy, initiative, etc.) will have significantly different impacts on the rural areas and how to adjust the policies to better meet the needs of rural areas.
The Survey relates to a Project called “Rural Proofing - (Coop4RURALGov). It is an inter-regional collaboration project with 7 organizations in Spain, Estonia, Ireland and Bulgaria, the project is funded by the INTERREG EUROPE program.
The link for the survey: https://kysitlus.emu.ee/index.php/122613?lang=en
Responding to the survey is voluntary and your answers will remain anonymous.
The deadline for completing the survey is April 22nd, 2025.
The aim of this survey:
to collect information on the present experience of stakeholders – when assessing rural impacts, and how to better integrate, the consideration of needs of rural areas into the policy planning and implementation process.
The aim of the project:
is to improve the capacity to create and assess the impacts of policies, programs, and initiatives on rural, coastal, and mountain areas and how to integrate rural proofing into government decision and policy-making processes.
The survey is organized by Estonian University of Life Sciences (www.emu.ee) on behalf of the Coop4RURALGov project partners. The survey data collected will be stored securely in its server. The data will be summarized and reported in aggregated format in which individual responses are not identified.
Should you wish to find out more in relation to Ireland and Rural Proofing in general. You will find this article with associated links interesting - New perspectives on Rural Proofing By William Parnell, Policy Analyst, Ireland
For more information on the project, please click here.
19- 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.
EVENTS & OTHER NEWS
20.Empowering Communities for Climate Change
Join us for the launch of the Empowering Communities for Climate Change programme. A timely andvital initiative from Fermanagh Trust and Cavan County Local Development. This cross-border,community-led programme will see the creation of Climate Action Hubs in Cavan and Fermanagh,designed to support local people in exploring practical, local responses to climate change. Through aseries of workshops and events, the programme will focus on key areas such as sustainable energy,biodiversity, food security, and climate education, empowering communities to take meaningfulaction for a more sustainable future.
21- MEN'S HEALTH WEEK
The theme for this year’s Men’s Health Week running June 9th-15th has been confirmed as ‘Shoulder to Shoulder, Connecting for Health’. Physical resources such as posters, Z Cards, post cards, manuals and pens will soon be available directly from the Health Promotion Team and we will keep you updated on how to order this.
Like last year, we will be compiling a calendar of events across Cavan and Monaghan showcasing the range of men’s health initiatives aimed at either the public, employees or closed groups. If you have any events planned or in the pipeline, please do let me know and I will add it to our calendar of events.
In addition. the Cavan Monaghan Health Promotion Team are hosting a 1 day Engage-Connecting with Men Workshop training on Thurs 15th May 2025. This FREE one day training is aimed at individuals who work directly with men or organisations who support men in improving their health and wellbeing. I’ve attached the flyer above and registrations are now open.
Email caoimhe.rudden@hse.ie to book your place today.
22- Cavan County Tidy Towns Forum
On Friday, 11th April 2025, the first meeting of the Cavan County Tidy Towns Forum met in the Hotel Kilmore, Cavan.
The idea of forming a county wide Tidy Towns Forum was first mooted following the Cathlaorieach’s awards in 2024, when the efforts of these groups were formally acknowledged by the Council and Executive.
From there the appetite for a Forum grew and was envisioned to be a collective of Tidy Town Groups from across the county of Cavan, working cohesively together for the betterment of our county. See more details here:
23- Disability Federation of Ireland Newsletter
Click here to view this email in your browser
24- Mental Health Events In Our Area
Invitation to Online Webinar - Help break the stigma about mental health and help-seeking
Join us online on Wednesday 21st May 2025 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 around mental health and help-seeking across the four north east counties of Cavan, Louth, Meath and Monaghan. Registration Link to be circulated in the coming days. World Maternal Mental Health Day – 7th May 2025
The Let’s Connect’ campaign was initiated two years ago by colleagues in South Dublin, Kildare, West Wicklow, and was developed in response to a needs assessment where 77% of women surveyed in the perinatal period reported experiencing loneliness.
Attached assets include:
1. A3 Poster – Displayed by community partners, local businesses, and across mental health and primary care services (copy attached).
2. Partner Pack – Sent via email and includes all campaign details (details can be provided on request).
3. Postcard – Distributed through businesses (especially pharmacies), PHN clinics, maternity hospitals, outreach clinics, and mental health/primary care services. It features the campaign message and encourages social media sharing (copy attached).
4. Ribbon Card – Given directly to perinatal individuals via maternity hospitals, outreach clinics, PHN clinics, and breastfeeding, baby massage, yoga groups etc. Each card has two ribbons attached, a very popular feature of last year’s campaign (provided on request). Emer.Mulligan@hse.ie
25- The Great Irish Fossil Hunt
Join the Great Irish Fossil Hunt!
University College Cork wants your help to build Ireland’s first Fossil Map—from rocky coastlines to city streets. Whether you're in the countryside or the heart of Dublin, fossils could be hiding in plain sight.
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- Petition to Secure LEADER Programme
Europe cannot afford to leave rural communities behind. We demand concrete action to embed LEADER/CLLD at the core of EU policies, ensuring territorial cohesion, economic competitiveness, democratic resilience, and effective rural crisis response.
Sign this petition to ensure that rural voices are heard, and that participatory development remains at the heart of EU policy!
To sign the petition & for more information, click here.
28- Ballyjamesduff Bowls
Active Adults 50+ Bowls Participation Initiative
Ballyjamesduff Bowls Club are hosting a 4 week Bowls Programme co-funded by Cavan Sports Partnership. This programme is for men and women 50+ of all abilities, beginners welcome. The programme starts on Thursday 24th April from 7pm - 9pm at St. Claire's National School, Ballyjamesduff. Costs €20 per person. For more information or to book your place, please contact David on 087 3130231.
29- Breifne Yarnspinners Storytelling Sessions Coming To Cavan Town Hall
The new storytelling group, Breifne Yarnspinners, has was launched earlier this month. With over half a dozen fully trained and accredited storytellers, this circle of new Seanchai will be bringing their stories to Cavan Town Hall from June onwards. With a special guest Teller from outside the county and a featured Cavan teller each month, the sessions will also invite tales from the floor. Breifne Yarnspinners ... weaving tales and spinning yarns across the border counties...
30- Bealtaine Bridget's Thatched Cottage Event At Drummany
We are delighted to announce our fantastic Bealtaine Event at Drummany Spirit, the opening of Bridget’s Thatched Cottage and the launch of the Ruaille Buaille Druma, Ireland’s largest hand crafted wooden community drum.
Join us for a soulful & celebratory day at Bridget’s Thatched Cottage at Drummany Spirit, Cavan, on Sunday, 4th May, from 2 to 8pm as we honour the ancient Celtic festival of Bealtaine
After 40 years of quiet anticipation, the heart of Bridget’s thatched cottage is reborn, reigniting its warmth and spirit in a beautifully restored hearth. This year, we will gather to celebrate #Bealtaine in the lovingly restored cottage, where the fire that once brought love and warmth to many will be rekindled in a special ceremony “Reigniting the Flame”. The cottage, which has been thoughtfully restored with care and respect for tradition, will once again become a sacred space where community connection and new beginnings can blossom. As the flames dance in the hearth of the cottage, the reigniting ceremony will bring together the energies of the past and present. Through ritual, song, dance, and shared stories, we will celebrate not just Bridget, who lived here with her brother Paddy & cousin Jim but a new chapter, a symbol of renewal, growth and connection. The heart of the fire reminds us that, like the Thatched Cottage, we too can be restored and renewed no matter the years that have passed.
We are also launching The Ruaille Buaille Druma, Ireland’s largest community wooden drum. This beautiful drum. lovingly hand crafted at Drummany Spirit will bring together the heart and beat of the land, allowing 30 people to play together in connected spirit and harmony.
Come along for a day of Storytelling, Sean Nos, Drum Circle, Old Irish Games (Skittles, Tug Of War), Traditional Music & Crafts, and more
Drummany Spirit is a registered community group. Proceeds on the day will be used by Drummany Spirit to continue the development of their community space.
Art work by @clairefalconerart
€25 per adult (2 children U16 free with every paying adult). tickets are available at www.drummanyspirit.com
31- Voter Registration Drive
Hello. We are encouraging organisations and grouos to host a Voter Registration Drive and details are below. We have recorded the session from “What to expect on the day”, and you can watch it here (apologies I wasn’t able to record it from the beginning).
There are two ways you can take part on NVRD:
1. Host a Registration Drive
If you're interested in running a registration drive, please send us the details of your registration centre (location and time) for 30th April. We are providing you with two flyers to start promoting it , just make sure to add the location and time where it says “where” in one of the flyers.
We have also attached a Toolkit with more information about this initiative for you, and extra materials that you can use on the table. If you have any questions or need extra info, please let us know. Also, If you have nice online materials for the table, send them over and we’ll share them with other registration drives as well. DALC has produced lovely materials for the Presidential Elections too:
Information we need from you:
Time and location of your registration drive
Contact details of the person coordinating NVRD at your centre (name, email, and phone number)
Your organisation’s logo (high-resolution PNG with transparent background or EPS format)
To print materials attached for the table. If you’re not able to print all, please contact Ryan Higgins from the Electoral Commission who would be happy to arrange sending materials for you (Ryan.Higgins@electoralcommission.ie or 01 5391040)
We will send you a Poster for your table - this will need to be printed in A3.
Promote your registration drive on your social media platforms
(Optional) A short video encouraging people to register to vote and to participate in the upcoming presidential election - send this in vertical for no longer than 1 min.
2. Support as an Individual/organisation
If you can’t host a registration drive but still want to get involved:
Share the official flyer on your social media channels
Help promote the initiative to spark conversations within your community
(Optional) Send us a short video—perhaps sharing a personal anecdote about voting or simply reminding others that the presidential elections are coming up, and it’s time to register or update their details to vote later in the year.
We want this to be a successful and impactful initiative, and we can only achieve that with your support. Thank you for your enthusiasm!
All the best,
Liliana, on behalf of the National Voter Registration Day Team.
32- Energy Information Evening Event
We are holding an Energy Information Evening on Wednesday 30th April in The Hotel Kilmore kicking off at 6.30pm.
We have a fantastic panel of speakers for the event where they will be talking all things from SEAI Grants available, County Council derelict grants, Finance options, Mitsubishi Electric Heat Pumps and much more.
If you know someone who is maybe looking to retrofit their home, someone looking Solar Panels for their home or business to help reduce their energy costs or looking advice from a BER Assessor then this is the event for them. If you could share this across your platform, I would really appreciate this.
There will be light refreshments on the evening and everyone is welcome.
You can register here:
We look forward to seeing on the night.
Thank you.
If we can assist you in any other way please do not hesitate to contact us.
Best Regards
Carmel Smith
Managing Director
Hybrid Energy Group
Stradone
Co. Cavan
33- Energy Information
This 8-week mindfulness-based program is designed to support you in strengthening your inner capacities to navigate anxiety, feel more connected to yourself, to community, and to nature.
During this journey, you’ll explore powerful tools for:
– Building emotional resilience
– Cultivating presence and purpose
– Guided Nature Walks
If you're ready to grow from the inside out, this journey is for you.
Apply now before the doors close!
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
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