Cavan Community ENews 30.10.26
With over 30 pieces of news this week (including several new funds and new community training) welcome to your weekly ENews. Our news is compiled weekly from our over 500 member groups (571 as of this week!), partner agencies and funders. The deadline for submitting to cavanppn@gmail.com is noon Wednesdays with the title 'ENEWS ITEM' and we can only take community focused news. Please try to ensure that items fit to one A4 page for ease of reading by recipients.
Please note that views/items contained within our ENews may not reflect the values/policies of CavanPPN.
Many Thanks, The CavanPPN Team (Aisling & Daniel). info@cavanppn.ie, CavanPPN, CCLD, Corlurgan, Cavan. H12 X9Y1
CONTENTS (Shaded are new items this week, but all are still relevant/in date)
FUNDING
1-FUNDING: Parent Peer Support Fund 2-FUNDING: Bealtaine Touring Award
3-FUNDING: Regional Creatives Fund
4-FUNDING: River Basic Management Fund
5-FUNDING: Tesco Lighting Up Christmas Fund 6-FUNDING: Festival Investment Scheme 2027 7-FUNDING: Conservation & Climate Micro Grants TRAINING 8-TRAINING: Free TrustBuild Residency Training Course For Cavan Community Leaders 9-TRAINING: Facilitation Training 10-TRAINING: Running AGMs 11-TRAINING: Equality and Human Rights Training 12-TRAINING: Free Irish language Classes for Beginners & New Communities 13-TRAINING: Board Induction for Non-Profits 14-TRAINING: Parenting Cavan 15-TRAINING: Governance for a Resilient Future 16- NALA November Webinars
SURVEYS/CONSULTS 17.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Calling All Women's Sheds & Groups 18.SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Future of Home Care Survey 19. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Cavan Community Consultation Panel Sought EVENTS & OTHER NEWS 20- Our Rural Community 2026-2031 Launched 21-Climate Adaptation Event 22- Healthy Cavan Committees Sought for County 23- Cavan Countywide Community Conference Comes to ARVA 24- Cavan Credit Union Seeks Community Board member 25- Cavan Biodiversity Conference 26- Action on Data Centres Event 27- Lullabies, Laments & Labyrinth Walks 28- Casting Call for Traitors Season 3 for Cavan Communities 29- Woodland Restoration/Nature Reserve Opportunity for Cavan 30- 'Framing Cavan' Photographic Event
REPRESENTATION 31- Cavan LCDC Seat Open for Communities 32- Peace Plus Partnership Seeks Cavan Voices!
33- Beilieborough/Cootehill Community Representative Sought
FUNDING 1 Parent Peer Support Fund
Parent Peer Support Fund - 2nd Nov
Parent peer support is when parents support each other by sharing knowledge, reducing feelings of isolation, and providing encouragement to navigate challenges and achieve well-being.
Grants of up to €5,000 can be provided to organisations working with parents and/or carers to support them to develop parent peer support initiatives. This includes peer support for parents who share similar life experiences, such as raising a child with an illness or a mental health condition.
Deadline: Monday 2nd November 2026
More info: https://grantsandfunding.ie/largest-ever-parent-peer-support-fund-is-now-open-for-applications/
2 Bealtaine Touring Award
Bealtaine Touring Award 2027 - 11th Nov
Age & Opportunity, the national organisation dedicated to empowering older people through arts, physical activity, personal development, and active citizenship, is pleased to announce the call for applications for the Bealtaine Touring Award 2027.
Proposals are invited from artists and producers for ready-to-tour performing arts productions to be presented during the Bealtaine Festival in May 2027.
Deadline: 12pm Wednesday 11th November 2026
3 Regional Creatives Fund
The Regional Creatives Fund Ireland (RCF Ireland) is Amazon’s annual grant programme supporting charities that help people from underserved communities build skills, confidence, and careers in the creative industries.
Deadline: 30 Nov
4 River Basin Management Fund
Are you a community group or NGO working to protect and improve water quality in Ireland? The River Basin Management Service’s Catchment Support Fund 2027 can help strengthen your organisation and support your work to protect our rivers, lakes and coastal waters.
In 2026, the fund awarded over €1.11 million to 56 groups across 20 counties, alongside two national projects.
Consult your local Community Water Officer before applying!
Deadline: 11.30pm 16th November 2026
5 Tesco Lighting Up Christmas Fund
Tesco Lighting Up Christmas Fund - 1st Nov
Tesco has launched a new €100,000 Lighting Up Christmas Fund to help communities across Ireland create festive displays, switch-on events, and local celebrations that make Christmas feel magical.
The fund will provide grants of €5,000 to 20 community organisations to support Christmas lights, festive displays, switch-on events and seasonal activities that bring people together.
Deadline: 1st November 2026
6 Festival Investment Scheme
Festivals Investment Scheme 2027 – Round 2 - 19th Nov
The Festivals Investment Scheme supports small-to-mid-scale festivals to deliver high-quality arts experiences for audiences. It focuses on programmes engaged with, and relevant to, local communities or communities of interest.
There are three funding bands in the Festivals Investment Scheme.
Those operating:
A small festival, a new festival wanting to test new ideas, a festival that is in the early stages of development or a festival without a formal business structure should consider applying to Band A. Funding available up to €10,000
A small to mid-scale festival, a festival that is seeking to build programme capacity in a particular artform/arts practice area or which wishes to develop strategies for public engagement should consider applying to Band B. Funding available €10,001–€25,000
A mid-scale festival that is strategically led and wishes to develop its capacity in the area of artform development (e.g. co-commissioning, producing, etc.) should consider applying to Band C. Funding available €25,001–€45,000
Deadline: 5.30pm Thursday 19th November 2026
7 Conservation & Climate Micro Grants
Conservation and Climate Awesome Foundation Micro-Grants - 27th Nov
Each chapter of the Awesome Foundation is volunteer-run and self-funded by a group of people who pool their money to form micro-grants that fund meaningful projects. This chapter is focused on nature conservation and climate change. They want to find promising projects and innovations that may be overlooked by the big, cumbersome funding organizations. If you are an individual or small team, with an awesome idea that will help the environment, you are encouraged to apply.
They want to support: Creative, innovative and impactful projects having to do with wildlife conservation, habitat protection, climate change, ecotourism or environmental communication. They are looking for ideas that haven't been done before or are being done in a unique way.
Deadline: 27th November 2026
TRAINING
8 FREE TrustBuilding Residential & Course For Cavan's Community Leaders
A project supported by PEACEPLUS; a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB)
BUILDING TRUST in COMMUNITIES
A Courage & Renewal® programme to support a sense of belonging and engagement in community.
BUILDING TRUST in COMMUNITIES is funded by Cavan Co. Council PEACEPLUS programme 2024 - 2027, and available at no cost to participants.
Date: Residential Gathering/Retreat from November 13th to 15th 2026
Venue: An Tobar Retreat Centre, Navan, Co Meath. C15 XD6H
THEMES A range of themes will be explored that underpin personal and community connections and resilience. These include:
· Individual and community courage, hope, and resilience.
· Exploring the gap between the way things are and the way we would like them to be.
· Appreciating the value of the ‘stranger’ or the ‘other.’
· Building trust in communities.
This programme offers participants the opportunity to explore their individual and collective wisdom and strength. It will also help us to gain insights into new ways of being in relationship with others and in community. The Programme is a resource that will support participants’ sense of belonging and engagement in community as well as their leadership and inclusion capacity.
Registration To register for a place on this programme, please email Noreen Sudbury at nsudbury@cavancoco.ie
For more information on the content of the residential please contact
Rita McNulty at ritamcnulty0@gmail.com Tel. 087 6295453 or
Mary Manning at suaimhneasmary@gmail.com Tel. 087 2421330
Meet your Facilitators:
Rita McNulty. Rita’s career spanned education, youth work, the Peace 1 Programme, the public and civil service. Her varied roles at grassroots and senior management levels all had a community focus. Since retiring in 2013 she completed a four-year Programme The Sacred art of Living and Dying as well as three years training to be a Courage and Renewal facilitator. She currently offers Circle of TrustⓇ programmes and retreats. Her commitments include human rights and diversity. She loves the sea, the hills and a moving meditation practice called the 5 Rhythms.
Mary Manning. Mary has had a rich and varied career as a teacher in Special Education, a businesswoman, a complementary medicine practitioner, and more recently as a facilitator with the Center for Courage & Renewal. She has completed a four-year programme in both the Sacred Art of Living and Dying and the Anamcara Apprenticeship. Facilitator preparation took place over a three-year course. Mary is passionate about how we care for our earth, and all things ecological.
The Center for Courage & Renewal is a not-for-profit organisation based in the U.S. It exists to nurture deep integrity and trust between people, building the foundation for a more loving, equitable, and healthy world. Its programmes are delivered by trained facilitators in different countries around the world. In Ireland there are currently four trained Courage & Renewal facilitators, two of whom are facilitating this programme. Further information on the Centre and its work can be accessed on the website https://couragerenewal.org/
9 Facilitation Training FREE For PPN Members
Do you want to develop your facilitation skills and confidence?
Then this training workshop is for you…
This half-day, online workshop will help to build your confidence and develop practical skills to help groups work together more effectively. Whether you’re leading team meetings, facilitating workshops with service users, supporting strategic planning or bringing people together to make decisions, good facilitation can help ensure discussions stay focused, different perspectives are heard, and groups make the most of their time together.
By the end of the workshop you will:
Understand the principles of effective facilitation
Be able to plan and design facilitation that’s purposeful and confident
Have a checklist of practical techniques for participative in-person or online activities.
Have explored questioning techniques that support discussion, reflection and decision-making.
Who should attend
Board members, CEOs, Managers and Volunteers are all welcome. This workshop is for anyone who leads meetings, workshops, away-days or online sessions.
How to register
register by emailing cavanppnsw@gmail.com quoting your member group or PPN number. 150 euros for individuals, 85 euros Wheel members and FREE for CavanPPN members.
10 Running AGM Training
We’ve all been to AGMs and left feeling frustrated. They’re a “must-do” event on our annual calendar, but many wish they didn’t have to attend. Why is that?
The main issue is that the purpose of an AGM isn’t well understood. Its importance for a well-run organisation is often overlooked, leading to poor planning.
This workshop will help participants appreciate and plan for an event that members will actually want to attend while benefiting the organisation.
Learning objectives
AGMs are a requirement so understanding their importance and planning for them to be successful is critical for the health of an organisation.
How to plan for an AGM that members will want to come to.
The legal context of AGMs, including:
What goes wrong
How to ensure that it is seen as a central part of an organisation’s annual work programme.
Timelines leading to the day
An agenda to cover what is legally required and what would be good to add and exclude.
Running the meeting to the benefit of all present.
Who should attend
Board members especially Chairs and (Company) Secretaries, CEOs and admin staff
How to register
register by emailing cavanppnsw@gmail.com quoting your member group or PPN number. 150 euros for individuals, 85 euros Wheel members and FREE for CavanPPN members.
11 Equality & Human Rights Training
I want to introduce Equal by Design, a practical two-part Equality and Human Rights training programme that may be of interest to the P.P.N, community groups, voluntary organisations, public bodies, and others engaged in social inclusion and community development work.
The programme has been developed and is delivered by Robert Carey, an equality and social inclusion practitioner with extensive experience in community development and inclusion initiatives, including leadership roles within the community sector such as SICAP management.
The workshops provide a foundation in equality and human rights principles, Irish equality legislation, the Public Sector Equality and Human Rights Duty, and practical approaches to applying these concepts in day-to-day organisational practice. Participants gain useful tools to support inclusive service delivery, policy development, and community engagement.
The programme is suitable for NGOs, community organisations, public sector staff, and anyone seeking to strengthen their understanding and application of equality and human rights principles.
Please find attached an information flyer. I would be grateful if you could circulate these through your networks and share them with any organisations that may benefit.
If you would like further information or would like to discuss delivering the training in your area, please feel free to contact me.
Kind regards,
Robert Carey Carey Inclusion [0872887824] [careyinclusion@gmail.com ]
12 FREE Irish Language Classes for Complete Beginners & New Communities
FREE IRISH-LANGUAGE CLASSES As part of the Céad Míle Fáilte project, Gaelphobal an Chabháin will be running free adult Irish-language classes for complete beginners and new communities! Gaelscoil Bhréifne, Cavan Town 7 week course on Wednesday evenings 6pm - 7.30pm 4th Nov - 12th Dec The course is completely free but places are limited. Don’t miss out! Register now! Fill out the form by scanning the QR code or by following this link: https://forms.gle/6g4pvp7Pii6Zpt899
13 Board Induction Training For Non-Profits
Becoming a member of a non-profit board is a rewarding and at times challenging task. Understanding the role and responsibilities of a board member makes the job easier. In this eLearning course we provide you with a structured sequence of topics, each of which is designed to further your knowledge of corporate governance and support your understanding of your voluntary board role.
This course can be accessed for up to 60 days after purchase. To access this e-training for FREE contact cavanppnsw@gmail.com quoting your PPN member group or its PPN number
14 Parenting Cavan Training
15 Governance for Resilient Future Training
The CORE Project has some free training coming up, aimed at environmental groups and NGOs. Governance for a Resilient Environment, on Wednesday 4th November in Belfast, will equip groups to build the structures and systems that help organisations grow sustainably, whether they are volunteer-led, staffed, or a mix of both.
More information is below. Please forward to any environmental groups or NGOs who may be interested.
Wednesday November 4th, 10-3.30, Belfast (venue TBC)
Governance for a Resilient Environment
This free training day is the first in a series, aimed at environmental NGOs across the island of Ireland.
We will look practically at:
Building and recruiting an effective board
Developing the policies that keep an organisation accountable
Building the structures and systems that help organisations grow sustainably, whether they are volunteer-led, staffed, or a mix of both
Takeaways will include:
A board skills audit and recruitment plan that you can use straight away
Knowledge sharing with environmental groups, North and South
Discuss challenges and solutions with a network of peers
Organic opportunities to forge relationships with other organisations
This training is being offered by the CORE Project, which is funded by PEACEPLUS.
Many thanks,
Sarah
Sarah Bradley-Adam
Network Communications and Monitoring Officer, CORE project
07383 801288
CORE Project: Cross-border Opportunities for a Resilient Environment
PEACEPLUS funded
16 NALA Webinars in November NALA is putting on four free webinars for tutors during the first week in November. The webinars will focus on voter education, teaching reading, AI for the classroom and ESOL.
Tues 3 Nov - 1.00 to 2.00: Voter Education: Getting the conversation started.
Wed 4 Nov - 12.00 to 1.00: The foundations of teaching reading: Strategies and resources.
Thurs 5 Nov - 11.00 to 12.00: Bringing social and emotional learning to life in the ESOL classroom.
Fri 6 Nov - 12.00 to 1.00: Power up participation: Hands-on AI for all.
For more details on each webinar, see the NALA website.
Please forward to colleagues who may be interested.
SURVEYS/CONSULTATIONS
17 Calling All Women's Sheds & Groups
Calling Women’s Sheds and women’s groups across Ireland
Researchers at the University of Limerick are conducting a national study exploring the experiences, challenges and impacts of Women’s Sheds and similar women’s groups across Ireland.
If you are on the organising committee of a Women’s Shed or women’s community group, you are invited to register to take part in this research. This will help build a better understanding of the contribution these groups make to women’s wellbeing, social connection and community life.
Your participation will help inform recommendations about how Women’s Sheds and groups can be better supported in the future.
To register, email megan.vine@ul.ie before the 1st of November, with 'Women's Sheds National Survey' in the subject line, including your name and the name of your Shed.
18 Future of Home Care Survey
Dear Cavan PPN Members,
I’m contacting you through Volunteer Ireland to ask for your help in sharing an important survey about home support for older people in Ireland.
The ATTUNE project, led by researchers at RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences and funded by the Department of Health and the Health Research Board, is exploring how home support services can better meet the needs of people aged 65 and over. Its findings will help inform future home support policy and services across Ireland.
The future of home care matters to all of us. Getting support right can make an enormous difference to an older person’s independence, dignity and ability to remain in their own home. It is essential that decisions about these services are informed by the people who use them and understand, through everyday experience, what works and what needs to change.
Your PPN could help bring those voices into this research. Would you please circulate the survey through your newsletter and member networks, particularly to older-person groups and organisations supporting people who receive home support? We would also appreciate you encouraging members to share it directly with people who may not see an online newsletter.
The survey is voluntary and anonymous. It is for people over 65 who have experience of receiving home support in Ireland. A family carer or someone they trust can complete it on their behalf.
Survey link: Attune Home Support Survey
The research team is also inviting participants to take part in a 30-minute interview about their experiences. Anyone interested can contact elizabethmorrow@rcsi.ie. Interview participants will receive a shopping voucher as a thank you.
Further information can be found on the project website: https://attune-project.eu/
Thank you for helping ensure that older people’s experiences are heard in research that will inform the future of home support in Ireland.
19 Cavan Community Consultation Panel Sought
CavanPPN is seeking to develop a COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PANEL that can help input into the various consultations which are advertised both locally and nationally. The Panel will consist of voices from a wide array of our member groups and help to ensure that each consultation submission includes as wide a demographic voice as possible from the PPN.
Key members will be asked to meet 4-6 times per year to input into a variety of strategically important consultations to the community sector for a period of no more than 2 hours arranged to suit their times at a central location in the county (refreshments served). Some consultations between meetings may require them to email their feed-back but we aim to make this as inclusive as possible without being too onerous to you.
If you are interested in being a voice for your community in influencing decisions through consultation then email us at cavanppn@gmail.com with the title CONSULT and we will be in touch. Numbers are limited and capped at 20 to ensure the panel can hear ALL voices at the table. No more than one voice per demographic can be included so more voices can add to the consultations.
Examples of demographics include: Disabilities, New Communities, Youth, Women's Interests, Older Persons, the 3 Areas of Cavan (Municipal Districts), LGBT+, Sports, Arts and so on.
Deadline for expressing interest is Friday October 30th at midday.
EVENTS & OTHER NEWS
20 Our Rural Future 2026-2031 Launched
Government launches Our Rural Future 2026-2031
An ambitious new policy to drive rural development and strengthen rural communities
Focus on rural enterprise and employment, tackling rural isolation and strengthening community resilience
A new strategic rural investment initiative will help unlock major capital projects at regional level
New policy sets out 34 commitments to support the continued growth and prosperity of rural Ireland
Accompanying Action Plan for the period to end 2028 sets out 234 practical measures and timelines for delivery
The Government has today (Tuesday, 27 October 2026) launched an ambitious new Our Rural Future policy, setting out 34 high-level commitments to strengthen rural communities, support local economies and improve quality of life across rural Ireland.
Building on the significant progress achieved under Our Rural Future 2021-2025, the new whole-of-Government policy sets out a vision for a thriving and resilient rural Ireland.
It brings together commitments from across Government to ensure that rural communities have the infrastructure, services and supports they need to prosper.
The policy includes a range of new measures and initiatives to support rural enterprise and employment, improve access to essential services in remote areas, tackle rural isolation and strengthen community resilience through innovation and technology.
These initiatives complement wider Government commitments on rural housing, transport, digital connectivity and the regeneration of rural towns and villages.
Structured around five strategic pillars, the policy provides a comprehensive framework for addressing the key opportunities and challenges facing rural Ireland.
Speaking at the launch, the Taoiseach said:
“Rural Ireland is central to our national identity and to the future of our country. Our rural communities have enormous strengths and potential, and this Government is committed to ensuring they have the opportunities, infrastructure and services they need to thrive.
“This next iteration of Our Rural Future sets out an ambitious vision for rural Ireland, where people can build their lives, businesses can grow and young people can look to the future with confidence. It reflects our commitment to balanced regional development and recognises that realising our ambition for rural Ireland requires a coordinated, whole-of-Government approach, with rural communities at the heart of decision-making.”
Speaking about the publication of the new policy, the Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD said:
“Rural Ireland is continually changing and the needs of those who live there change with it. The first Our Rural Future policy, launched in 2021, marked a significant step forward in our approach to rural development and addressing those needs. Today, we can see the positive impact of sustained investment in towns, villages and communities right across the country.
“This new policy builds on those achievements, while recognising the emerging opportunities and challenges facing rural Ireland. Alongside strengthening existing supports, we are introducing new measures that will help communities respond to changing needs, strengthen local economies and services, and make the most of advances in digital connectivity.
“We recognise that every rural community is different, with its own strengths, priorities and challenges. Our place-based approach reflects this diversity, including the distinct needs and opportunities of our Gaeltacht and island communities, and the importance of supporting their long-term sustainability and development.
“Our focus now is firmly on delivery, working across Government to deliver practical improvements that make a real difference to people living and working in rural Ireland.”
Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD said:
“Rural Ireland plays a vital role in our national economy, with a strong and diverse enterprise base and enormous potential for further growth. From agri-food and tourism to emerging industries and innovative businesses, rural areas continue to contribute to Ireland’s economic success.
“This new Our Rural Future policy will build on these strengths, supporting enterprise and employment, encouraging innovation and harnessing the opportunities presented by digital technologies, AI and new ways of working. Our ambition is to strengthen rural economies and ensure they continue to play a central role in our national economic development.”
Speaking about the importance of securing a sustainable future for rural Ireland, Minister of State Seán Canney TD said:
“Rural communities have always shown remarkable resilience and an ability to adapt to change. As we look to the future, it is important that we equip them to respond to emerging challenges while making the most of new opportunities.
“This new Our Rural Future policy recognises the importance of planning for the long term, from protecting our natural environment and responding to climate change, to strengthening the resilience of essential infrastructure in rural areas.
“Our ambition is to support a rural Ireland that is environmentally sustainable, economically resilient and socially strong, where communities can continue to thrive for generations to come.”
Speaking about the importance of putting people and communities at the heart of the policy, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Jerry Buttimer TD said:
“Strong communities are at the heart of rural Ireland. Across the country, local organisations, volunteers and community groups make an extraordinary contribution to rural life, bringing people together and creating places where everyone feels they belong.
“This new policy recognises the importance of building on these strengths, improving rural transport and access to community facilities and services, and addressing challenges such as loneliness and rural isolation.
“By supporting local participation and continuing to invest in the facilities and services that bring people together, we can help build stronger, more resilient rural communities, where people of all ages feel connected, supported and valued.”
An accompanying Action Plan sets out the practical measures to be delivered across Government over the first half of the policy period, providing a framework for implementation and monitoring progress. Further actions will be identified over the period to 2031 to support the continued delivery of the policy’s commitments.
Our Rural Future 2026-2031 has been informed by extensive consultation and engagement with rural communities and stakeholders, helping to ensure that the policy reflects the experiences, priorities and perspectives of those living and working in rural Ireland.
The policy has also been informed by the OECD’s 2026 Rural Policy Review of Ireland, which highlighted the strengths of Ireland’s whole-of-government approach to rural development and provided valuable insights that have helped shape the new policy.
A series of regional events will be held across the country over the coming months to engage directly with rural communities on the priorities and commitments set out in the new Our Rural Future policy. The events will also provide information on the range of funding opportunities and supports available, including practical guidance on eligibility and application processes, helping to make these supports more accessible to communities and organisations across rural Ireland.
21 Climate Adaptation event
I just wanted to reach out regarding the third event in the TalX2 Transboundary Climate Adaptation Forum Workshop Series, focusing on Emergency Planning & Community Preparedness. The TalX2 project is delivered by Northern Ireland Environment Link (NIEL) and University College Cork.
I believe this event will be particularly relevant for organisations engaging directly with communities and would appreciate it if you could pass along the contact details for any organisations within the Cavan Public Participation Network who you feel could contribute to this workshop. Further details of the workshop are outlined below, however, this event is currently invite, only and requires registration through eventbrite.
Workshop details:
Date: Tuesday 3 November 2026
Location: The Palace Demesne, Armagh BT60 4EL
Time: 09:30–15:30
This workshop builds on our two previous sessions: 'Shared Ground: A Transboundary Climate Adaptation Forum' and 'Critical Infrastructure: Climate Resilience and Interdependencies'. It will bring together experts, policymakers, and practitioners from the emergency planning and community preparedness sectors across the island of Ireland to explore how we can strengthen resilience through transboundary collaboration.
The workshop will include:
Presentations from, and a multi-sector panel of transboundary emergency planners, emergency management practitioners, local authority representatives, and community resilience leaders.
An introduction to the PEACEPLUS Resilient Neighbours Project - cross border collaboration for Emergency Management and Community Strength.
Interactive activities exploring practical ways to prioritise transboundary climate adaptation actions.
For queries, please contact me or Siobhan Keough: siobhan@climatenorthernireland.org.uk
22 Healthy Community Committees Sought For Cavan
23 Cavan County Community Conference in Arva This Winter
24 Cavan Credit Union Seeks Community Board Member
Cavan Credit Union are currently seeking individuals who may be interested in contributing their skills, experience, and community commitment by serving on our Board of Directors. As a member-owned financial co-operative, the credit union relies on dedicated volunteers to help guide its strategic direction and ensure it continues to serve the needs of our members and community.
We are particularly interested in speaking with members who have experience in areas such as:
Community development and stakeholder engagement
Information technology and digital transformation
Finance, accounting or risk management
Legal or regulatory affairs
Business leadership and management
Directors are volunteers and do not receive remuneration, although reasonable expenses incurred in carrying out the role are reimbursed by the credit union.
The role involves:
Attending monthly Board meetings, typically held on the third Wednesday of each month.
Reviewing Board papers in advance of meetings.
Participating in committee work as required.
To help prospective candidates better understand the role, members of our Nominations Committee will hold a meeting where the responsibilities, expected time commitment, and election process will be discussed, and candidates will have an opportunity to ask questions.
If you are interested in learning more, or if you know someone in your network who may be suitable, please contact cavanppn@gmail.com
25 Cavan Biodiversity Conference
26 Action on Data Centres Event What: Protest part of the Europe-wide Day of Action on Data Centres - we’re joining over 42 groups across Europe.
Where: Starting at the Garden of Remembrance, Dublin. We’ll be marching to the Dáil.
When: 12pm, Saturday, November 7th
Pushback against Big Tech’s power grab has been growing. Communities from Waterford to Derry have been out demanding an end to big data centre expansion in their areas. And last week, the Waterford Council refused planning permission for a large-scale data centre in Kilmeaden - a huge testament to the power of collective resistance.
And on the same day the AI summit was happening last week, over 300,000 workers across the country were on strike for fair pay. Trade unions also called counter AI summits to re-centre the workers’ voice against mass, extractive AI rollout.
It’s time we join the dots and come together to demand a stop to data centre buildout in Ireland so that we can bring down bills, stop massive gas expansion and prioritise clean, homegrown energy for the needs of the people.
27 Lullabies, Laments & Labyrinth Walk for Palestine
28 Casting Call to Cavan for The Traitors
Casting Callout for Season 3 of The Traitors Ireland
The Traitors Ireland is coming back to our screens and looking for the next batch of
players for Season 3 of the hit RTÉ series.
Season 2 aired this Autumn on RTÉ One and fans of the show were hooked week
after week as players were murdered and banished, deceived by the Traitors.
Hosted by Siobhan McSweeney, Series 2 was a major Irish television success and
now the producers are opening up casting for Series 3.
The nail-biting psychological reality competition sees a group of strangers arrive at
the iconic Slane Castle to play the ultimate game of deception, betrayal and trust, all
in the hope of winning up to €50,000. But, hidden amongst them are the Traitors,
who will attempt to secretly murder a player every night, without getting caught. It’s
up to the others, the Faithfuls, to try to detect who the Traitors are, and banish them
from the game, before they become their next victim.
Each day, the group embark on Missions as they work together to add more money
to the prize pot. For the lucky ones who survive to the end, they have the chance of
winning that life-changing cash, but if a Traitor remains undetected, they’ll steal all
the money.
The first two seasons have had such standout characters and now we’re on the hunt
for people who think they can bring something different to the game.
Do you think you have what it takes to lie and deceive your fellow players? Do you
think you’d make a good Traitor hunter?
Application details are below:
- You are, or will be at least 18 years old at the time of applying for The Traitors
Ireland.
- You have the right to legally reside in Ireland.
- You must be available to take part in the programme for up to 3 weeks
currently anticipated to be in March/April 2027. Please note that this may
change at our discretion without notice.
Link to Application Form:
priority booking.
29 Woodland/Nature Reserve Opportunity for Cavan
Friends of Little Woods community association is looking to get in touch with community / privately managed nature reserve / woodlands in Cavan. Our group may, subject to funding, be able to offer a free site survey and mapping using a multi spectral drone currently operated by the group. Such surveys can be used to identify tree health / stress in woodland and invasive species in peatlands. If your group would like to explore cooperation in this area then please get in touch with Chris Hillcox at the following email address chris@friendsoflittlewoods.com
30 'Framing Cavan' Photography Exhibition
REPRESENTATION
31 Cavan LCDC Seat Open To Social Inclusion Communities
CavanPPN has a seat vacant on the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) for County Cavan and wish to fill this with a Social Inclusion voice at the invitation of Cavan County Council.
The nominee MUST come from a Social Inclusion member group of CavanPPN with a proposer and seconder from a member group. They MUST submit a bio of 50-300 words describing why you seek this seat and your suitability to be the voice for Social Inclusion in County Cavan. We also ask that the full contact details (email, phone, address) be included and that candidates do not already hold another PPN representative position.
Emails have been sent to ALL member groups with information on this. Please request this info from your registered point of contact with the PPN if they have not forwarded it on already to your members.
Of the 103 Social Inclusion member groups, we hope that this voice is not lost to your communities. Please step forward to have your voice counted!
32 A Community Voice Needed for Peace Plus
A seat on the PEACEPLUS partnership requires a social partner representing “New Communities” and nominations are now welcomed for a social partner through the PPN. We are seeking nominations from community representatives, including volunteers, from PPN Member Organisations within our council area and who could represent PEACEPLUS Target groups.
Full details are contained in the attached documents here:
33 Bailieborough/Cootehill Representation Sought
Your Community. Your Voice. Your Seat at the Table.
A seat is available on the Cavan PPN Secretariat for the Bailieborough/Cootehill Municipal District.
Want to do more than complain about how things are run? Come help shape how they’re run.
The PPN Secretariat is the engine room of Cavan’s Public Participation Network — connecting community organisations with local decision-making and making sure the voices of communities are heard where it matters.
As a Secretariat member, you’ll have the opportunity to:
-Influence how community voices are represented.
-Connect with organisations and community activists across Cavan.
-Shape the work and priorities of your PPN.
-Bring the perspective of your Municipal District to the table.
-Learn how local government and participative democracy actually work.
-And, perhaps most importantly, make a difference rather than just talk about making a difference.
You don't need to be a politician, an expert or a professional campaigner. You just need to care about your community, have something to say, and be willing to listen to others.
If you’ve ever thought, “Someone should do something about that…” — this could be your chance to be that someone.
Join the Cavan PPN Secretariat.
Bring your voice. Bring your ideas. Bring your community.
Bailieborough/Cootehill Municipal District — your seat is waiting.
Send your expression of interest into cavanppn@gmail.com with a few lines as to why you want to run.
You must be a member of a registered PPN group in East Cavan.
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