Cavan Community ENews 28.11.25
- Daniel Downey
- 1 day ago
- 19 min read
Updated: 1 day ago
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: Adult Literacy for Life Fund
2. FUNDING: Arts Council Co-Funding Award
3. FUNDING: Community Climate Action Programme
4. FUNDING: Invasive Species Fund 5. FUNDING: Community - Based CCTV Scheme
6. FUNDING: Access Europe Grant Tips Support 7. FUNDING: Walking Tracks Fund
8. FUNDING: ACORN Fund For Communities
9. FUNDING: Human Animal Interaction Benefits Research Grant
10. FUNDING: Dormant Accounts Fund Action Plan 2026
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: Community Energy Interests
16.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: DRCDG Experience of Services 17. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Ireland's Presidency Priorities 18. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Shape Your Child's Primary Schools 19. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Universal Health Cover Consult 20. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Inputs for New Doctorate Needed From Community 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. Le Cheile Singers For Christmas 25. BorderTalk Storytelling Ends Its Yarns In County Cavan 26. See Her Elected 2029 27. Bereaved Children's Awareness Week 28. Disability Federation News 29. Parenting When Seperated Online Event 30. Theatre of the Oppressed 31. Christmas Jazz & Jive 32. Cycle Against Suicide Raffle to win a shed 33. SDG Stakeholder Forum Event 34. Cavan's Final Storytelling of 2025
FUNDING
Adult Litracy For Life Fund
The Adult Literacy for Life Collaboration and Innovation Fund is now open for applications.
Projects can apply for funding if they are:
1 Collaborative. Your project must involve more than one organisation.
2 Innovative. Your project must be new or innovative: it cannot be a project which is already running.
3 Promoting Adult Literacy. Your project should have clear positive outcomes for adults with unmet literacy needs, including making Ireland more literacy friendly
To book a place on a local information session on Teams, please complete this form:
Full information from the ALL Office:
Apply now for the 2026 Collaboration and Innovation Fund
We are now accepting applications for the 2026 Collaboration and Innovation Fund
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
Closing date
Thursday 11 December 2025
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. Invasive Species Fund
EU Invasive Alien Species Rapid-Response Fund - Feb 2027
This project will establish the European Invasive Alien Species Rapid-Response Fund, a three year initiative which aims to prevent the establishment and therefore future impacts of biological invasions in the EU.
The specific objectives are to:
• facilitate rapid and cost-effective responses to introductions of alien species that could severely and negatively impact biodiversity and the related ecosystem services, as well as human wellbeing in the EU.
• build capacity with actions to increase the capacity of stakeholders on rapid eradication.
The project must directly address an early-stage invasion of an alien species (i.e. non-native, either breeding or non-breeding) that has a high risk of spread in the near future resulting in negative impacts to biodiversity and related ecosystem services (i.e. become an invasive alien species).
Min. grant: €10,000 Max. grant: €50,000
In order to be eligible for a grant, the Lead Partner must be either a research institution, a Civil Society Organization (CSO1), a Non governmental Organisation (NGO) or government or government-affiliated entity active on the management of IAS in the EU. Partnerships involving governments or government affiliated entities will be strongly encouraged
Deadline: Rolling call to 10th Feb 2027
More info: https://speciesgrants.iucn.org/
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. Access Europe Grant Prep Video
Watch Now: A Deep Dive into Successful Grant Preparation
Catch our second grant-writing webinar of 2025 with Emma Murtagh, Director of Development and Member Services at The Wheel. Whether you’re a seasoned grant writer or just getting started, this session offers a valuable opportunity to sharpen your grant preparation techniques and increase your chances of securing funding. In this deep-dive webinar, Emma shares practical insights and proven strategies to strengthen your grant-writing skills and elevate your applications.
7. Walking Tracks Funding
Healthy Ireland/Club Mark - Walking Tracks Funding - 2nd Dec
The Football Association of Ireland in association with Healthy Ireland are providing the opportunity to apply for Walking Track funding. The process is currently open to FAI Club Mark 1 & 2 Star clubs across the country. The aim of the funding is to provide an opportunity to develop your facilities to maximise the opportunities for your local community to be physically active and increase the accessibility to your members.
The funding can be used for the following:
Upgrade/maintenance of existing walking track
Installation of lighting system to provide extended usage hours to existing walking track
Upgrade existing walking track surface to improve accessibility for those with mobility issues e.g. wheelchair users/older persons
Ineligible Projects:
Development of new Walking Tracks
Projects which already have received funding through other funding initiatives.
Deadline: 5pm 2nd December 2025
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- Dormant Account Fund 2026 Action Plan
Jerry Buttimer, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, today (Monday, 24 November 2025) announced funding of just under €47 million from the Dormant Accounts Fund to address disadvantage right across the country. He launched the 2026 Dormant Accounts Action Plan in Blackrock, Co. Cork at the “Try Table Tennis Programme” at Aston School, who have received Dormant Accounts Fund support.
Money in the Dormant Accounts Fund can be used to fund measures that address economic, social, or educational disadvantage and to support people with a disability. The 2026 Action Plan allocates funding of €46.97 million to 56 measures to be delivered across 11 Government Departments.
Launching the Action Plan today, Minister Buttimer said:
“I am very pleased to officially launch the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2026 which provides funding of €46.97 million to help address disadvantage right across Ireland. The 56 measures approved for funding in 2026 will be implemented across Government and will help to address a diverse range of issues such as homelessness, disability, youth disadvantage, migrant integration and sports measures for disadvantaged communities.”
The Minister continued:
“In these challenging times, Dormant Accounts funding makes a real difference to individuals and communities right across the country. The 2026 Action Plan being published today will help ensure that we can continue to support the most vulnerable in society. I am particularly pleased to see continued support for people with disabilities across many department measures.
“I am particularly pleased to have implemented a stronger emphasis on disability in this year’s distribution of Dormant Accounts funding. This is in line with the Programme for Government’s Commitment to prioritise funding and opportunity for people with a disability.”
Minister Dara Calleary TD noted:
“I welcome the 2026 Dormant Accounts Action Plan which will see €46.97 million in funding targeted at addressing disadvantage across the country. The Dormant Accounts Fund has continually aided the most vulnerable. Within my own Department, it will allow continued funding of €2.1 million for the Senior Alerts Scheme, €4 million for Rethink Ireland and €1.5 million to support implementation of the National Philanthropy Policy. It will also see support for Social Enterprise measures of €2 million and for the many individual groups under the Targeted Social Inclusion Measure receiving €780k in total. These interventions, and similar measures across Government, make a real difference in our society.”
In total, 56 different measures, to the value of €46.97 million will be supported under the 2026 Action Plan. A full list of measures to be funded under the 2026 Dormant Accounts Fund Action Plan is set out in the table below.
Many measures have been funded in previous Action Plans and have now been approved for continued funding in 2026 to enable the measures to operate again next year. The majority of approved measures will progress in 2026, with each Government Department responsible for delivery of their own measures. Measures can progress over a number of years with funding drawn down from the Fund as spending is incurred.
Some examples of measures approved for funding include:
· €10 million for investment and actions aimed at improving participation in sports in disadvantage communities and for persons with disabilities.
· €3 million for transitioning people from long term-term homeless into supported tenancies.
· €3 million for youth and community justice services aimed at countering the influence and impacts of crime on young people and in communities.
· €2 million to support social enterprises to address social and economic disadvantage
· €1.4 million for a youth and family initiatives to provide young people with the soft skills needed to improve employability.
This Action Plan builds on previous plans and ensures continued support for individuals and organisations right across the country. Funding under the 2026 Action Plan has increased by 4.8% from 2025.
Background to the Dormant Accounts Fund
The Dormant Accounts Acts 2001-2012, together with the Unclaimed Life Assurance Policies Act 2003, provide a framework for the administration of unclaimed accounts in credit institutions (i.e. banks, building societies and An Post) and unclaimed life assurance policies in insurance undertakings.
The main purpose of the legislation is to reunite account or policy holders with their funds in credit institutions or insurance undertakings and in this regard, these bodies are required to take steps to identify and contact the owners of dormant accounts and unclaimed life assurance policies.
However, in order to utilise the unused funds the legislation also introduced a scheme for the disbursement of funds that are unlikely to be reclaimed from dormant accounts and unclaimed policies for the purposes of measures to assist:
1. the personal and social development of persons who are economically or socially disadvantaged;
2. the educational development of persons who are educationally disadvantaged or
3. persons with a disability.
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
A survey on Energy Interests
16 - Consult on Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services
A chairde,
As part of our commitment to quality customer service, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht are currently reviewing and updating our Customer Action Plan and Customer Charter.
In order to inform this work, we are seeking the opinions of our stakeholders and the public in relation to their experiences in engaging with our Department. This will help us to understand how we can better serve the needs of our customers.
The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht’s Customer Service Survey can be accessed in both Irish and English at this link
(please select your preferred language using the dropdown menu at the top right of the screen)
The survey will close at 5pm on Friday 05th December 2025. If you have any queries please contact info@drcdg.gov.ie
17- Ireland's Presidency Priorities
I would like to draw your attention to the public consultation that was launched earlier this month, which seeks your views and suggestions on the development of Ireland’s Presidency priorities and policy programme.
Information is available at the following link:
I would encourage you to participate, and to share your thoughts before the deadline of Friday 12 December 2025. I would also appreciate if you could share details about this public consultation across your network, so that as many voices as possible are captured.
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- Universal Health Coverage Consult
Dear Public Participation Networks,
The Future Eligibility Policy Unit (FEPU) of The Department of Health wishes to recruit participants for a series of online focus groups for the Department on the theme of Universal Health Coverage (UHC).
FEPU is responsible for setting out a vision for UHC in Ireland and developing proposals, in line with Sláintecare. To inform these considerations they want to hear what people understand about how UHC works and their views on how it could be implemented in Ireland.
In the focus groups, the department would like to hear the views of adults who are low users of health care services. Participants may have a Medical Card, a GP Visit Card, private health insurance, or none of these. To be eligible you must be:
Aged 18+ living in Ireland
A low user of GP and primary care health services
The online focus groups will involve small group discussions of around 5-8 people. IPH researchers will facilitate the focus groups (lasting 60-90 minutes) and they will make sure everyone gets a chance to express their views. The IPH will write a report detailing the anonymised views expressed at the focus groups to give to the Department of Health. The report will not contain names or any details that could identify participants.
As well as the chance to give views to the Department of Health about UHC, participants who take part in the focus groups will receive a €30 One4All gift voucher.
To take part, please see our register of interest form. The form can be accessed via our webpage (www.publichealth.ie/uhc). On this page, you can find an overview of the focus groups and a link to an information leaflet - it is important that people read and understand details about the focus groups before proceeding to the register of interest form (https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VXL693P).
If you have any questions, please email michael.adams@publichealth.ie. I would be more than happy to answer any questions or provide further information, should you require.
Thank you for your consideration.
20- Inputs For New Doctorate Needed
We are currently developing a Professional Doctorate in Community and Voluntary Sector Management in partnership with European universities. Would you be interested in filling in a survey for us? I've included more information below. The survey link and QR code are at the end of the email. If you are happy to do so, could you also send this to other colleagues/organisations who might be interested in something like this? Of course, if you would rather not fill in the survey or disseminate it, that’s no problem at all.
The Technological University of the Shannon (TUS) (Ireland), University of Burgos (UBU) (Spain), NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences (NHL Stenden) (Netherlands), Häme University of Applied Sciences (HAMK) (Finland) and “Dunărea de Jos" University of Galația (UGAL) (Romania) are exploring the development of a new Professional Doctorate programme in the area of Community and Voluntary Sector Management.
We'd like to invite you to participate in a survey to help us design our programme. Our vision is that this programme will provide advanced professional development opportunities for leaders and practitioners in the community and voluntary sector. It will integrate cutting-edge research with real-world application, equipping practitioners and leaders with the tools to navigate complexity, drive innovation and sustain meaningful impact. Incorporating work-based learning across all modules will ensure that sectoral change occurs from the programme's outset.
The purpose of this questionnaire is to:
Identify the needs and priorities of organisations within the community and voluntary sector.
Ensure the programme supports leadership, innovation and sustainable impact.
Why your organisation?
Your organisation plays a vital role in the sector, and your insights will help ensure the programme is relevant and impactful. We are seeking input from organisations of varying sizes and missions across Europe.
What participation involves
Participation involves completing an online survey (approximately 10 minutes). Participation is voluntary. You are free to skip any question you do not wish to answer and you may withdraw from the study at any time without giving a reason. At the end of the survey, you will be asked if you would like to participate in a follow-up focus group (60 minutes) to review draft programme proposals and provide feedback as the programme is being designed. This is optional.
For more information, go to:
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- Le Cheile Singers
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- See Her Elected 2029
We would love you to join in the celebrations! |
Click below to catch our recorded livestream event for the national launch of A Guide to Running in the 2029 Local Elections!! |
27- Ballinagh Christmas Markets
28- Disability Federation of Ireland Newsletter
Click here to view this Newsletter
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- Jazz & Jive This Christmas
32- Cycle Against Suicide Raffle To Win A Shed
Cycle Against Suicide Raffle – Win a Shed Worth Over €23,500!
Support mental health and be in with a chance to win a stunning shed valued at over €23,500 in our Cycle Against Suicide charity raffle!
Tickets:
€10 for 1 ticket
€20 for 3 tickets
€50 for 7 tickets
Winner Announced: St. Patrick’s Day, 17th March 2026 at 6PM
All proceeds go toward Cycle Against Suicide’s vital mental health initiatives across Ireland.
Enter today – make a difference and maybe win big while you’re at it!
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- Last Storytelling of 2025
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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