Cavan Community ENews 27.2.26
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CONTENTS (Shaded are new items this week, but all are still relevant/in date)
FUNDING
1. FUNDING: Local Improvement Scheme Opened
2. FUNDING: The Heart of the Community Fund
3. FUNDING: Creative Climate Action Fund III
4. FUNDING: World Habitat Awards 5. FUNDING: Children's Promise Grant
6. FUNDING: New Solutions Pilot Grant 7. FUNDING: Community Heritage Grant Scheme
8. FUNDING: EU Fund For Education & Training
9. FUNDING: Age & Opportunity Grant Open
10. FUNDING: ESB Wind Farm Funds
TRAINING
11. TRAINING: Environmental Program For Young People
12. TRAINING: New Community Training Courses for PPN Groups
13. TRAINING: Grow Your Own Workshop
14. TRAINING: Free Training For Small Businesses
15. TRAINING: SafeTalk Training
16. TRAINING: Adult Education Timetable
SURVEYS/CONSULTS
17.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: National Drugs Strategy 18. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Disability Public Consultation
EVENTS & OTHER NEWS
19. Electoral Register Updates For Communities 20. Cavan Drama Festival 21. Ballyjamesduff St. Patrick's Day Parade 22. Birdwatch Cavan AGM 23. Cross Cultural Ceili 24. Creative Brain Week Upcoming 25. Books & Coffee in Shercock 26- Introduction to Beekeeping
27- Call for Creative Presenters for A Project
28- UCA International Women's Day Event in Cavan
29- Be Part of Soul Singers Cavan Choir
30- Parenting Supports in Cavan
31- Hedge Cutting ENDS March 1st
32- Disability Federation News
33- Adult Literacy Workbooks For All
34- The Community Needs To Have Conversation
35- Coffee Morning in Cavan County Museum
36- SligoPPN New Community Podcast
37- Seachtaine na Gaeilge News
38- Oiche Cheoil & Rince in Corlough
39- International Women's Day in Virginia
40- Ballyconnell Social Circle
41- Killeshandra Crafty Cuppa Club
42- Corlough Community At The Heart of Newstalk
FUNDING
Local Improvement Scheme Opens Nationwide
LIS providing funding to upgrade rural roads and laneways
€2 million increase secured in Budget 2026
Essential funding to improve road access to homes and farms in rural areas
Ringfenced funding to upgrade eligible roads on our offshore islands
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has today (Wednesday, 25 February) announced the opening of the 2026 Local Improvement Scheme (LIS) which will provide €17.55 million for repairs and improvement works on non-public rural roads and laneways under the scheme.
This investment demonstrates the continued commitment of the Government to vital road infrastructure in rural Ireland, providing access to people’s homes and farms.
This announcement brings to a total of over €201 million that has been allocated to local authorities under the Scheme since it was re-introduced in 2017. The allocation of funds is for works to be carried out in 2026 on roads not normally maintained by the local authorities.
Eligible Roads
Eligible roads under the Local Improvement Scheme are:
non-public roads that provide access to parcels of land of which 2 or more are owned or occupied by different persons, one of which must be for agricultural purposes;
provide access for agricultural / harvesting purposes (including turf or seaweed) for two or more persons.; or
non-public roads leading to important community amenities such as graveyards, beaches, piers, mountains, etc.
Non Eligible Roads
Non-eligible roads include:
roads leading to commercial enterprises. Further information can be found in the Scheme outline, published on gov.ie
Local contribution
The financial contribution provided by the household/landowner is set at:
10% of the estimated cost for eligible roads with up to and including five households/landowners, and
15% for those roads with six or more households/landowners.
The maximum amount that any household/landowner is required to contribute is capped at €1,200 where all beneficiaries contribute.
2. Heart of the Community Fund
Applications Open for Heart of the Community Fund
This year, The Ireland Funds will award $1 million in grants through two targeted rounds of the Heart of the Community Fund.
For the first open call grant round of the Heart of the Community Fund 2026, The Ireland Funds will prioritise applications from organisations working in two areas:
Education: This priority focuses on organisations providing access to learning, both formal and informal, across all age levels.
Innovation: This priority supports organisations taking innovative approaches to address a problem, either by creating something new or enhancing an existing solution.
3. Creative Climate Action Fund III
The Creative Ireland Programme is delighted to announce a new €6.5 million Creative Climate Action Fund III (2026–2029), to support large-scale creative projects to engage communities in climate action.
Separately, the Programme is also pleased to highlight that three additional funding calls, totalling €4.6 million and supporting creativity, connection and wellbeing across the island of Ireland, remain open.
4. World Habitat Awards
World Habitat Awards
The World Habitat Awards competition has been run by World Habitat in partnership with UN-Habitat since 1985. In that time some of the world’s most remarkable and innovative housing projects have received international recognition for their work. This year we will be presenting Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards (and prize money) to the most outstanding projects and programmes.
Deadline: 4 Mar
5. Childrens Promise Grant
The Grants Programme is a funding programme within Katharine Howard Foundation (KHF). KHF focuses on prevention and early intervention initiatives, to support the best life outcomes for young children.
Application for the 2026 Grants Programme opens online today, Wednesday 18 February and close on 19 March at 1pm.
6. New Solutions Pilot Grant
Apply for a New Solutions Pilot Grants Today!
The New Solutions Pilot Grants funding call is now open for applications. This funding aims to support organisations testing innovative ideas that address key social challenges in Ireland.
Whether you’re part of a charity, social enterprise, community group, or nonprofit, this is a great chance to bring your innovative idea to life and create positive change in communities across Ireland. Online application clinics will take place today, Wednesday 18 February, and next Wednesday 25 February.. Applicants are encouraged to attend these online application clinics for guidance on eligibility and the application process.
Deadline: 13 March 2026 at 6pm
7. Community Heritage Grant Scheme
Our Community Heritage Grant Scheme is now open for applications. The scheme supports community/voluntary groups nationwide with heritage projects - built, natural, and cultural.
The maximum amount available per organisation is €25,000. The closing date for applications is 20th March 2026 at 8pm.
For further info click here.
8- EU Funding For Education & Training
With the new year comes a variety of exciting new education-based funding opportunities! Erasmus+, the EU’s funding programme for education, training, youth and sport, has published calls for proposals for collaborative projects focused on promoting and supporting lifelong learning, digital education, and micro-credentials.
Any nonprofit organisation actively working in the fields of education and training can apply for funding to deliver projects that address the Erasmus+ programme’s objectives and priorities.
The open calls for proposals include:
Adult Education: Motivation in Motion: Empowering Adults to Upskill and Reskill - Deadline: 8/4/2026. This call aims to support innovative approaches to stimulate adults to engage in learning activities in their usual and trusted environments. Call details and application link here.
Digital Education: AI-powered Personalised Learning Pathways for Basic Skills – Deadline: 8/4/2026. This call aims to foster the application of ethical and transparent AI-based personal learning pathways at school education and initial VET level. Call details and application link here.
Digital Education Content: Success factors in decision making and use by teachers, trainers and school/institution leaders – Deadline: 8/4/2026. This call aims to promote and establish collaboration and agreement between teachers/educators, creators/providers of digital education content. Call details and application link here.
Micro-credentials: Focus on eco-systems – Deadline: 8/4/2026. This call aims to support developing micro-credentials’ eco-systems in STEM. Call details and application link here.
Vocational Education and Training: Developing basic skills in Vocational Education and Training - Deadline: 8/4/2026. This call aims to fund projects to test and pilot promising and innovative practices to improve basic skills in VET. Call details and application link here.
The Access Europe team is here to provide you with support and advice around these and other EU funding project applications. Contact us today at europe@wheel.ie to begin your EU funding journey and sign up to our Access Europe Newsletter to stay informed on upcoming Erasmus+ calls and other EU funding opportunities.
9- Age & Opportunity Grant Open
Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme Now Open!
The Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme is funded by Sport Ireland and offers financial supports to local clubs, groups and organisations, nationwide who promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people.
When can I apply for the grant?
The Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme will open for applications on Tuesday, the 3rd of February 2026 and will close at 12 noon on Friday, the 27th of February 2026.
Applications can be submitted online or via a downloadable form which will be available from the 3rd of February 2026, along with further information and guidance.
The Active National Grant Scheme Terms & Conditions are available to view now: Active National Grant Scheme T&Cs 2026.
Contact
For information speak to the Active Programme team.
Call 01 913 3943 or via email active@ageandopportunity.ie
10- ESB Wind Farm Funds
The 2026 ESB Wind Farm Community Funds are now open for applications until March 6th, 2026. For a full list of Wind Farm Community Funds included in this call, please click here.
The fund is available to community and voluntary groups, non-profit groups or organisations with a charitable status. The Wind Farm Community Funds will prioritise projects and initiatives that support and benefit the areas surrounding ESB wholly owned and co-owned wind farms, in the following categories:
Education and skills
Health, safety and wellbeing
Environment and habitat conservation
Energy efficiency and sustainability
Culture and heritage
Recreation, sport and social inclusion
Tourism (Raheenleagh & Castlepook only)
Getting started on your project ideas early will greatly assist with your application, as a well-developed project is key to a successful outcome.
It is essential to note that applications from groups that do not submit required documentation with the application form e.g. planning permission, planning exemption, confirmation that you have liaised with your local authority or owner permission, may not proceed to evaluation.
Applications may made online at www.communitybenefitfunds.ie, please ensure you take some time to read the Fund Guidelines, prior to submitting you application and visit the help section of our website for additional helpful documents. If you are registered a previous call, you can use the same user name and password to apply to the 2026 fund. If you have lost or forgotten your password, please go to the “Forgot Password” tab, or contact SECAD.
If you do not have a current constitution for your group please click here to download a template constitution, to edit and adapt to suit your group. National schools can use this template.
If you register as a new user and do not receive the confirmation message within a few minutes of signing up, please check your spam or junk mail folders, just in case the confirmation email was delivered there instead of your inbox. If so, select the confirmation message and click Not Spam, which will allow future messages to get through.
TRAINING
11- Environmental Program For Young People
Do you have young people in your life aged 15–16 who would love a fantastic opportunity to gain hands-on environmental conservation skills?
We’re delighted to offer a fully certified programme that includes the John Muir Award and Leave No Trace Certificate, facilitated by home-grown talent Tony Smith of Oakwood Bushcraft. The programme offers equal measures of fun, skill-building, and meaningful connection with nature and peers.
Across 8 sessions, participants will explore a range of idyllic locations across Fermanagh and Cavan, taking part in team-building activities, making lasting friendships, and developing practical conservation skills. Highlights include:
Learning about and observing local wildlife, including bats in their natural habitat at Crom Estate
Exploring native woodlands
Conducting habitat surveys and practical water testing on our shared waterway system at Castle Saunderson
Taking local conservation action in Cladagh Glen
The programme will culminate in a celebratory finale at Cavan Adventure Centre, where participants will showcase their efforts and achievements, and make a splash while doing so! It is also worth noting, transportation to each venue is included in the programme.
If you know a young person who would thrive in this kind of outdoor, skills-based, and confidence-building experience, we’d love to hear from you.
Kind regards
Annette
12- 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.
Upcoming Training:
A-Z of Data Protection – Becoming & Remaining Compliant with GDPR
… 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
13- Grow Your Own Workshop
14 Free Training For Small Business
FREE TRAINING -
Practical Marketing Foundations for Small Business Success
Cavan County Council is a Partner of the DS3 Project which is supported by the
PEACEPLUS Programme and managed by the Special EU Programmes Body. The
aim of this project is to improve Digital/ICT awareness and skills in rural communities
through training, mentoring and engagement with ICT solutions. The project is aimed
in particular at business communities (SME’s and Micro’s) and civic society
(community and voluntary organisations).
Under the DS3 project a free online workshop is available to support small and
micro businesses with practical marketing and online sales has been developed and
is open for registration:
Practical Marketing Foundations for Small Business Success
�� 5th March | 12.00 – 1.00pm
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Register now: DS3 Workshop - Practical Marketing Techniques for Small Business Success - Registration – Fill in …
15 Free Training in Suicide Prevention Awareness
safeTALK Training
What is safeTALK? safeTALK is a half-day alertness training that prepares attendees,
regardless of prior experience or training, to become a suicide-alert helper.
These specific skills are called suicide alertness and are taught with the
expectation that the persons learning them will use them to help reduce
suicide risk in their community. Most people with thoughts of suicide don’t
truly want to die but are struggling with the pain in their lives.
What will I learn? As a safeTALK trained suicide alert helper, you will be better able to:
Move beyond the common tendencies to miss, dismiss or avoid suicide;
Identify people who have thoughts of suicide;
Apply the TALK steps (Tell, Ask, Listen & Keepsafe) to connect a person
with suicidal thoughts to people and agencies that can help.
Who is it for? safeTALK is appropriate for most members of a community (over 18 years
old) including front line workers, volunteers, parents, teachers, clergy,
concerned citizens etc. However, safeTALK is not suitable for persons or
communities that have recently been bereaved or seriously affected by
suicide, nor can it be used to teach the complete set of suicide intervention
skills.
This training can be provided free of charge to staff and volunteers in your
community (minimum of 20 people required to proceed).
For more information including details on how to schedule this training and
further requirements to facilitate it, please contact: admin@breakingthrough.org
16- Adult Education Training Timetable
The Adult Education timetable is now available for Spring and Summer 2026. This is the link to the Adult Guidance page. You can scroll down on it for timetables:
On the same page, you will see lists of registration dates for Co. Monaghan fo English Language classes. These are aimed at people learning English as a second or other language.
Lastly, there is a timetable on that page for Adult Learners' Week, which gives people a chance to try out an Adult Education class. For more information on these, contact Alannah Maguire at alannahmaguire@cmetb.ie or 087 298 6861, or Amilkar Urquidi at amilkarurquidi@cmetb.ie or 049 437 7001.
SURVEYS/CONSULTATIONS
17- Public Consultation on National Drugs Strategy
Minister Murnane O’Connor launches public consultation on the draft national drugs strategy
The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Jennifer Murnane O’Connor TD has launched a public consultation on the draft national drugs strategy.
The consultation aims to capture a wide range of views, including from those with lived and living experience of drug use and those involved in the provision of services, recognising that Ireland’s response to drug use requires a comprehensive, whole-of-society approach. The consultation will be open for six weeks until 10 April 2026.
Upon completion of the public consultation, a report will be produced for consideration of the Steering Group tasked with drafting the strategy. This report will subsequently be published.
Minister Murnane O’Connor said:
“I am committed to delivering a strong, future-proof national drugs strategy that supports us to respond to the ever-changing challenges posed by drug use and harmful alcohol consumption.
“It is essential that this strategy is informed by the unique insights of people who use drugs, their families, communities, and those who plan and deliver essential services. Their perspectives are critical in helping us to shape how we respond to emerging drug trends, how we prioritise prevention and how we can ensure faster, fairer access to quality integrated healthcare for anyone dealing with drug-related harm.
“I recently published a draft of the strategy, and I’m now encouraging members of the public to have their say. By sharing your opinions and perspectives via the public consultation, you can help to ensure that the final strategy can effectively respond to drug use through a comprehensive health-led approach.”
The draft strategy sets out a vision for a society where individuals, families and communities are protected from harms associated with drug use and harmful alcohol consumption. It priorities prevention, addressing health and social needs, and promotes equitable access to quality, person-centred, integrated healthcare and recovery services.
The public consultation is the final phase in a series of extensive stakeholder engagements aimed at securing a wide range of perspectives on the approach to reducing drug-related harms.
18- Disability Public Consultation
This is a consultation as part of the Joint Committee on Disability Matter’s Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Disability (Amendment) Bill 2025.
Closing date
The closing date for receipt of submissions is 5 p.m. on Tuesday, 3 March 2026.
Consultation description
The purpose of this consultation is to assist the Committee in its examination of the proposed legislative reforms to Part 2 of the Disability Act 2005, which relate to the Assessment of Need process.
The Committee invites written submissions from interested groups or individuals on this topic. Submissions in other formats (video, for example) can be facilitated, subject to communication with and further guidance from the Committee Clerk. Cuirtear fáilte roimh chomhfhreagras i nGaeilge freisin.
See here to make a submission: Public Consultation on Pre-Legislative Scrutiny of the General Scheme of the Disability (Amendment) Bill 2025 – Committee on Disability Matters – 34th Dáil, 27th Seanad – Houses of the Oireachtas
EVENTS & OTHER NEWS
19- Electoral Register Updates
Cavan County Council is currently issuing letters to households across the county as part of a nationwide initiative to verify and update the Electoral Register. This process is compulsory and is essential to ensuring that each person’s details are accurate and that no duplicate records exist.
I’m getting in touch to ask for your support in sharing this important information with the many community groups you work with and in your newsletter/social media posts.
Residents can check, update, or confirm their details by visiting:
It only takes 2 minutes to update your details, and ensuring information is accurate is vital for maintaining the integrity of the electoral process.
We know that some people prefer not to complete forms online, so if any of the groups you work with would like to have printed physical forms, we’re happy to provide them and arrange delivery. These can be left in community centres, meeting rooms, or anywhere they may be useful.
Additionally, our Register of Electors team is more than happy to visit groups in person to deliver a short, informative talk about the registration process. If you feel any of the groups you’re involved with would benefit from a visit or Q&A session, we’d be delighted to arrange it.
Your help in circulating this information across the various groups would be greatly appreciated.
If you need printed forms, posters, or would like to organise a visit, please feel free to let me know.
Kind regards,
Danielle McDermott, Register of Electors
Cavan County Council, Farnham Centre,
Farnham Street, Cavan H12C9K1
T: 049 437 8300| E: register@cavancoco.ie | Web: http://www.cavancoco.ie
20- Cavan Drama Festival
Hi folks.
The Cavan Drama festival will take place in the Town Hall Theatre Cavan from Saturday March 7th to Saturday March 14th 2026.
21- Ballyjamesduff Saint Patrick's Day
The annual St Patrick's Day Parade takes place at 4pm in Ballyjamesduff on Tuesday 17th March.
Prizes for Floats, Children's Entertainment and fun for all the family. All Welcome
22- Loughanleagh & Muff Heritage Trust AGM
The AGM of the Cavan Branch of BirdWatch Ireland will take place on Wednesday 4th March 7-9pm. It will be held in the boardroom, which is on the top floor, of the Bridge Street Centre, in Cavan Town. Eirocde (H12 WC52). New and existing members welcome and there is a lift on the ground floor.
If there is any issue you would like discussed on the night, please feel free to email me. Also, if you would like to get more involved it would be great to hear from you.
We have had a wide range of speakers over the past few months and hopefully we can follow up the talks with visits to see the conservation work discussed. The most likely place we will visit this summer is the Little Tern Colony on Portrane beach and closer to the time I’ll provide more details about how to visit if you’d like to go on your own and not with the group: BWI Fingal Branch
Kind regards,
Tom Broe
Secretary, Cavan Branch of BirdWatch Ireland cavanbirdwatching@gmail.com
23- Cross Culture Céilí
24- Creative Brain Week
CREATIVE BRAIN WEEK 2026 DATES
March 2-6 2026
This year's theme is THINKING. BETTER. TOGETHER.
The problems of the world are many and varied. All we have is creativity and imagination, our brains and each other. How do we connect, collaborate and continue. What is the value of our senses?
In 2026, Creative Brain Week expands across Dublin in collaboration with renowned cultural spaces as we celebrate 10 years of the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) and 5 years of Creative Brain Week—elevating discussion, discovery, and developments where brain science and creativity converge.
Be part of Creative Brain Week 2026—online and in person at the Naughton Institute and Samuel Beckett Theatre in Trinity College Dublin, The Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) and the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA).
Alongside global and local innovators, Creative Brain Week 2026 draws on the maturing programs and initiatives it has catalysed to show how inspired intelligence is creating positive transformations for brain health, individuals, communities and you.
Booking will open at the end of January 2026, and you will receive an email in advance of booking being open to the general public.
25- Books & Coffee in Shercock
26- Love Your Community Space Valentines Competition
27- Call For Creative Presentations For March
Call for Presentations and Creative Workshops: Portal Spring Regional Day 2026
Portal Spring Regional Day at the Garage Theatre, Monaghan on 25th April 2026
Submission Deadline: 18 March
Artists, teachers, academics and arts education professionals… Would you like to be part of the Portal Spring Regional Day? The Arts in Education Portal Team is seeking submissions for presentations and creative workshops for the Portal Spring Regional Day 2026 with a focus on the North-East Region. This regional event will take place on Saturday 25th April at the Garage Theatre, Monaghan.
The event aims to connect teachers, artists, arts managers and anyone with an interest in art and creativity in education based in the counties around Monaghan, Cavan, Louth, Meath and Westmeath. Read more about the Portal Regional Day here.
We are inviting proposals from organisations or individuals who are involved in arts and creative projects in education in the North-East, and who want to give inspiring presentations or workshops that can offer sharing of skills, practical approaches, new insights and critical thinking across the field, from a range of perspectives.
The Portal team is also interested in proposals from arts and creativity in education projects involved in Shared Island Initiatives.
This is a paid opportunity. Presenters who are freelance will receive a fee of €250 each with up to a maximum of 2 presenters per session. Creative workshop facilitators will receive a fee of €425. This fee comprises €250 for delivery and €175 for prep/materials. Maximum of 1 facilitator per workshop.
Read more and apply here by 5pm, 18 March.
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Éilís Murphy
She/her
Events Coordinator
Kids' Own Publishing Partnership
(Arts in Education Portal Managers)
28- UCA International Women's Day Event in Cavan
I hope you are well. On behalf of the United Congolese Association (UCA), I am writing to inform you that we will be celebrating International Women’s Day on March 6th at Cavan Rugby Club from 5-7pm.
This event will bring together women and families from our community to celebrate, empower, and recognise the contributions of women in Cavan and beyond. It will be a wonderful opportunity for cultural exchange, networking, and community engagement.
29- Be Part of Soul Singers Cavan Choir
Would you like to be part of a supportive choir community under the guidance of a musical director with a weekly meet-up?
If so, come along to “Soul Singers Choir” each Wednesday at the Conaty Centre from 10:45-12:15.
Refreshments provided. For more information, please see the poster. Feel free to contact us at the details below.
Phone: 087 409 8630
Email: recoverycollege.cmmhs@hse.ie
Website: cavanmonaghanconnects.ie
30- Parenting Supports Cavan
31- Hedge Cutting ENDS March 1st
Hedge cutting ends on 1 March.
Ireland has one of the densest hedgerow networks in Europe, but cutting most hedgerows is prohibited in spring and summer months.
The cutting stops in order to protect wildlife and the animals, insects and pollinators that rely on hedgerows for habitat and shelter.
You can learn more about why hedgerows are so important – and the work that local authorities do to promote wildlife and biodiversity – on LocalGov.ie here: Why hedge trimming stops on 1 March | Local Government Ireland
32- Disability Federation of Ireland Newsletter
Click here to view this Newsletter
33- NALA Workbooks For People
National Adult Learning Network:
Dear colleague, I hope all is well. I am sharing our brand new Level 1 to 2 workbooks for adult learners. We have four new Level 1 to 2 literacy workbooks on:
The workbooks are for any adult who wants to improve their reading and writing skills.
You can order copies of the workbooks for free or you can download PDF versions from our website.
Learners will learn new words and practice how to use them in sentences. Exercises in the workbooks help learners practise their reading, writing, and spelling skills.
A learner can use the workbook on their own or with the support of a tutor.
34- Community Needs To Have Conversation
Communities Need To Have The Conversation!
In a time when we're all just too busy with life, sometimes it means we have less time for a decent conversation. CavanPPN brings you a series of facilitated conversations with guests in a 'Tommy Tiernan style' format where you can engage with them afterwards as a audience member.
These conversations are Talking Shops (the good kind) where we can discuss and get to the heart of real matters affecting our communities in Cavan. They're also a chance to learn about the PPN and the supports it can bring and to have your say about issues and solutions to those issues through our Meitheal Workshop.
So, come along and share in the conversation. Refreshments served and attendance is free!
Link to our first Community Conversation with Grainne Conaty on 'Arts in Our Communities and in Our Hearts':
35- Coffee Morning in Cavan County Museum
Cavan County Museum is 30 years old this year! To celebrate we are holding a coffee morning on Saturday 7th March from 11am to 1pm in the Museum in Ballyjamesduff. We would love to reminisce with you about your memories of the museum. Looking forward to meeting you on the day!
36- SligoPPN Launches New Community Podcast
About the Podcast
Storytelling is a long-standing part of Irish culture. People enjoy hearing stories about the communities they live in and the individuals involved in local activities and initiatives.
Why The Podcast Was Created
Sligo PPN commissioned Val Robus (Sligo’s own Magnum Lady) to record a podcast series celebrating the Sligo community sector.
The primary aim of the series is to highlight the benefits for community groups of being part of the PPN network, while also sharing the inspiring work taking place across the county.
37- Seachtain na Gaeilge
38- Oíche Cheoil & Rince in Corlough
You are cordially invited to Corlough Development Association Oíche Carol aged Rince in Corlough Community Centre on Friday 13th of March at 7.30pm, this will be an evening of Ceol, Damhsa agus Craic.
All welcome, admission free and refreshments served on the night.
39- International Women's Day Event in Virginia
International Women’s Day – Multicultural Celebration at Virginia Library We’re delighted to share details of a very special event happening in Virginia in March
Saturday 7th March, 2pm–5pm, the Multicultural Women’s Shed Women Without Borders will host an International Independent Women’s Day Celebration in Virginia Library – a colourful, welcoming afternoon of culture, food and connection.
What to expect:
• Women presenting their countries, cultures & national dress
• Traditional dishes from around the world
• Multicultural food & friendly networking
• Interactive traditional dance
• “Women Supporting Women” circle
• Photo corner & community message wall
• Gifts from Ukrainian businesses
• A creative corner showcasing art, music and crafts from local women
If you’d like to present your country or display your creative work, please contact Tetiana on 087 379 2935 so you can be included in the programme.
Wear your national dress, bring a dish if you like, or just come as you are. Every woman is welcome.
Together we build community. Together we are stronger.
40- Ballyconnell Social Circle
Looking for a warm, friendly way to spend your afternoon?
Join us for our relaxed community meet-ups, filled with light activities, conversation, and plenty of smiles!
Each session will include a simple activity led by our wonderful volunteers or guest hosts, followed by a cosy tea & coffee break with treats.
A comfy seat and good company await you!
Adults only.
Tuesdays, every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month
2pm – 4pm
The Market House, Ballyconnell €3
For more details, feel free to contact Taragh: 086 826 3234
41- Crafty Club Cuppa In Killeshandra
42- Corlough Community At The Heart of Newstalk Last Week
CavanPPN, Corlough Community and our Cathaoirleach John Paul Feeley had the opportunity to talk to Henry McKean of Newstalk on Tuesday about our experience working with Corlough Development Association in supporting community resilience in times of need. Their communtiy is an example of the fine Meitheal spirit still alive in Ireland.
For communities wishing to replicate these boxes for their own, we will be putting where we sourced the materials and how much they are on our website if you want to apply for funding to replicate these supports.
We look forward to continuing our support for Cavan communities in the years ahead.
Many thanks to Cavan County Local Development for their constant support to all our communities, Cavan County Council for their supports throughout these emergencies and Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht for supporting the project. Special thanks to our Cathaoirleach John Paul Feeley and his family for sharing their personal experience through Storm Eowyn and supporting communities in west Cavan.
Listen to the show here: A community in West Cavan left with no electricity for best part of a month | Newstalk
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