Cavan Community ENews 30.5.25
- Daniel Downey
- May 28
- 20 min read
Updated: May 29
Welcome to your weekly ENews. Our news is compiled weekly from our over 500 member groups, partner agencies and funders. The deadline for submitting to cavanppn@gmail.com is noon Wednesdays and we can only take community focused news. Please note that views/items contained within our ENews may not reflect the values/policies of CavanPPN.
Many Thanks, The CavanPPN Team (Aisling, Finian & Daniel). info@cavanppn.ie, CavanPPN, CCLD, Corlurgan, Cavan. H12 X9Y1
CONTENTS
FUNDING
1. FUNDING: Heritage Week Small Grants
2. FUNDING: 2 Council Grants with Imminent DEADLINE
3. FUNDING: Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme
4. FUNDING: AIB Community Fund 5. FUNDING: Men's Shed Funding News
6. FUNDING: Culture Night Open Call 7. FUNDING: Cavan LEADER is OPEN for Expressions of Interest
8. FUNDING: SE Systems Community Fund
9. FUNDING: Community Colours Campaign
10. FUNDING: VHI Health & Wellbeing Fund
TRAINING
11. TRAINING: FREE TRAINING FOR CAVANPPN MEMBERS
12. TRAINING: Pocket Forest Initiative
13. TRAINING: Communications & Advocacy Skills Workshop
14. TRAINING: What Training Do YOU Want To See In Cavan Communities?
15. TRAINING: Transitioning To Secondary School Workshop for Parents
SURVEYS/CONSULTS 16. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: GreenWay Consultation OPEN 17. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Romanian Community of Ireland Survey 18. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Call To Identify Bathing Waters In Cavan 19. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Dance Connects Survey 20. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Consultation on National Action Plan for Microbial Resistance 21. SURVEYS/CONSULTS: Have Your Say on Use of Ballyjamesduff Land
EVENTS & OTHER NEWS
22. Community Climate Action Showcase
23. Cottage Market Calls for Community Groups & Homesteads In Cavan
24. Shercock Murals Event
25. Art of Life Workshops
26. Building Community Resilience in Times of Emergency
27- Cruinniu Na nOg
28- Cuilcagh Walk & BBQ
29- IEN Webinar Recording for PPN Members
30- Introducing our New Support Officer for Saint Vincent de Paul
31- Do You Provide Supports For Adults with Disabilities in Cavan?
32- Creative Brain Week
34- Cavan Sports Partnership News
33- Community Meitheal's in Mullagh & Cootehill
34- Cavan Community Summer Seminar
35- Report from West Cavan Meitheal
36- Killykeen StreetFeast Thrives Despite Returned Rain
37- Storytelling Circle in Cavan Town Hall From Next Month On
38- Killeshandra Festival of the Lakes This Weekend
39- Lifelong Learning Carnival School
FUNDING
Heritage Week Small Grants
This year Heritage Week’s theme ‘Exploring Our Foundations’ invites us to delve into the building blocks of our heritage; not just the structures, but the landscapes and cultural activities that have shaped us and takes place from 16th – 24th August 2025.
A small grant scheme will be in place to assist towards the cost of your Heritage Week events.
Applications to be returned by Friday 27th June, 2025
Before submitting application, please register your event on National Heritage Week event details:- Organise an Event or Project | National Heritage Week 16th – 24th August 2025
2. Two Council Grants OPEN Now-1 Week To APPLY!!!
PLEASE NOTE: THERE HAS BEEN AN EXTENSION PLACED ON THESE UNTIL JUNE 13th
(i) The Festival and Events Grant Scheme provides financial assistance to groups and organisations engaged in festivals or events at a local level.
The emphasis of the scheme is on providing funding for a diverse range of projects thus ensuring that the limited financial resources available are used to the maximum benefit of the community at large. The maximum grant will not exceed €1,000.
How to apply: Eligible groups can apply online through the Council’s website at www.cavancoco.ie/community-
grants.
Please note that this scheme is retrospective. The festival or event must be between the period of 1 st
May 2025 –1 st November 2025.
Any queries please contact Kimberly Tweedie on 049 437 8588 or by email ktweedie@cavancoco.ie.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 6 th June 2025 at 5pm.
Late applications will not be accepted.
(ii) Community and Voluntary Grant Scheme 2025
The members of Cavan County Council have created a funding scheme in each of the three
Municipal District areas for the purpose of supporting community groups in delivering and
promoting projects in their areas such as small-scale amenity projects, purchase of equipment for
community halls/groups, materials, etc.
This scheme is aimed at groups who have limited fund raising opportunities and the majority of
grants awarded are in the region of €500. The maximum grant awarded will be €2,000.
How to apply
Eligible groups can apply online through the Council’s website at www.cavancoco.ie/community-
grants.
Any queries please contact Kimberly Tweedie on 049 437 8588 or by email ktweedie@cavancoco.ie.
Closing date for receipt of applications is Friday, 6 June 2025 at 5pm.
Late applications will not be accepted.
3. Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme
Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme
The Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme offers financial supports – provided by Sport Ireland – to local clubs, groups and organisations, nationwide who promote increased participation in recreational sport or physical activity for older people.
Some of the Sport Initiatives supported are:
Age & Opportunity Active National Grant Scheme
Offers financial supports to local clubs, groups and organisations, nationwide.
FitLine
A telephone mentoring service which encourages callers to start getting more active- we’re only a phone call away!
Physical Activity Leaders
An education and peer leadership initiative which trains older people how to lead sport and activity sessions in their local groups and communities.
CarePALS
Trains those working in care settings to lead suitable physical activities.
People with intellectual disability Physical Activity Leaders
Enabling people with intellectual disability (ID) to become physical activity leaders.
Walking Football initiative
An Age & Opportunity initiative for older men that is great craic and good for general health and wellbeing.
European Week of Sport
Promoting sport and physical activity across Europe.
Go For Life Games
Teams from all over Ireland coming together to take part in a national day of sport in June every year.
4. AIB Community Fund
AIB Community €1 Million Fund
The AIB Community €1 Million Fund enables customers, the public and our employees to support the local charities that matter most to them, within their region. The Fund supports charities across six regions in Ireland, Northern Ireland & Great Britain.
AIB will once again allocate €700,000 to charities chosen by its customers and the community, while €300,000 will be donated to charities chosen by employees.
The 2025 AIB Community €1 Million Fund will open for nominations from 14 May for six weeks, closing on 25 June. Community Fund
5. Men's Shed Funding News
Ministers Calleary and Buttimer announce a funding package of €1 Million to support the work of Men’s Sheds across the country
Funding to support up to 450 Men’s Sheds with their running costs
Grants of up to €3,000 available to Sheds
Funding will be distributed by Irish Men’s Sheds Association
Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, and Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Jerry Buttimer TD, today (Friday 23rd May) jointly announced a funding package to support Men’s Sheds across the country.
The funding contribution for this year, together with funding provided by the Department last year, will enable the Irish Men’s Sheds Association to distribute up to €1 million in supports to their members with grants of up to €3,000 available.
The funding is designed to assist Men’s Sheds with their running and operational costs such as heating, utility and insurance bills.
The emergence of Men’s Sheds has been a very positive development for communities across Ireland and this Government is fully committed to the continued support of Men's Sheds in the valuable work they do.
· The Irish Men’s Sheds Association supports Ireland’s network of 450 Men’s Sheds. Details on all sheds can be found here on Menssheds.ie.
6. Culture Night Applications Welcome
Cavan County Council are pleased to confirm that Culture Night will take place on Friday September 19th, 2025, from 4pm till late and are looking for expressions of interest to participate. Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity, and the arts. On that evening, venues and events are available to the public Free of Charge.
Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is brought to you by the Arts Council; it is a national moment, celebrating culture, creativity and the arts and seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, today and every day. It is delivered nationwide in cities, towns, villages, and rural locations as well as online and through our media partners.
Priority will be given to projects that fulfil at least one of these criteria:
that consider culture and creativity in a wide sense to include underrepresented cultural expression and new voices.
that are of high artistic ambition, with cognisance for inclusivity, sustainability and accessibility, in line with the Arts Council Equality, Human Rights and Diversity Policy.
that encourage more people to visit cultural venues, learn about local heritage and experience culture in their locality.
We will be funding several key events to the amount of €500 - €1700 across the County, that engage directly with the priorities of Culture Night as outlined above. It may not be possible to offer funding to all applicants and it may also not be possible to offer the full amount requested to any individual applicant. Please ensure that all relevant information is included in your application, including the proposed budget for the event.
Closing Sunday 15th June 11pm
If you have queries about the application process, please contact:
Marina Harten: mharten@cavancoco.ie Tel: +353 49 437 8559
Emma O’Brien: eobrien@cavancoco.ie Tel: +353 49 437 8551
7. Cavan LEADER is OPEN for Expressions of Interest
Cavan LEADER Programme 2023 - 2027 is OPEN and accepting ‘Expressions of Interest’.
Unlock Funding Opportunities for Your Community Project Today!
Cavan LEADER funding is available locally for community and other voluntary groups to apply for support for a range of possible projects to a maximum of €200,000 on an ongoing basis until the budget is exhausted. In order to decipher if your project is eligible to progress to application stage, FULLY complete an ‘expression of interest’ form and send to CCLD.
Submit your ‘expression of interest’ form now for funding to support your community initiatives and make a difference. Full details on Cavan LEADER 23-27 and ‘expression of interest’ form is available from this link https://www.ccld.ie/apply-for-leader-funding or the QR code below.
Cavan LEADER LAG is an initiative of County Cavan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) in partnership with Breffni Integrated CLG and Cavan County Council, funded through Ireland’s 2023-2027 LEADER Programme and governed by the Department of Rural and Community Development in line with the EU Programme Operating Rules.
8- SE Systems Community Fund
We are pleased to share that the SE Systems Community Fund is now open to all.
This initiative offers €500,000 in funding to support not-for-profit organisations across Ireland in delivering sustainable energy improvements to their community buildings.
The fund is designed to help reduce operational costs, cut energy bills, lower carbon emissions, and improve energy resilience for local services that are often under financial pressure.
We’re reaching out to ask for your support in sharing this opportunity with organisations in your network who may benefit from it.
Applications open on 27th of May until 18th July 2025, and eligible upgrades include insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, lighting improvements and more.
9- Community Colours Campaign To mark 75 years of colour, creativity, and community, Fleetwood are thrilled to relaunch it's Community Colours campaign – with an even bigger splash!
From now until the end of June, 75 community groups and clubs will each receive up to €1,000 worth of Fleetwood paint – whether it’s to brighten a town hall, refresh a sports clubhouse, spruce up a Scout den, or add new life to a Women’s or Men’s Shed.
Deadline: 31 June
How to Enter
Buy any Fleetwood product no minimum spend required. Paint, brushes, accessories – it all counts!
Scan the QR code on in-store posters, via links on Fleetwood's social media or click here
Upload your proof of purchase receipt and nominate your chosen club, group or community.
10- VHI Health & Wellbeing Fund
Vhi are partnering with the Irish Youth Foundation again this year to manage the 2025 Vhi Health & Wellbeing Fund.
A fund of €85,000 is available to community-based projects and programmes that are focused on empowering young people aged 12-25 year under two focus areas.
Deadline: 11 June Vhi Health and Wellbeing Fund 2025 - Irish Youth Foundation
TRAINING
11- FREE TRAINING FOR CAVANPPN MEMBERS
Cavan PPN is delighted to present a number of training courses to our member groups. These are provided by The Carmichael Centre and are available FREE OF CHARGE for member groups.
(Please note: you must be part of a member group of Cavan PPN to avail of these training courses).
All the courses are online and self-paced (with a period of access to each course).
We have a limited number of places on the following courses.
The Role of the Chairperson
How to Take Meeting Minutes
The Role of the Treasurer
Financial Management for Non-Profits
Risk Management
For more information, and to register, please click here.
12- Pocket Forest Initiative
Please see here more information on the new Pocket Forest initiative open to communities in County Cavan:
There is also an amazing video to overview this worthwhile project which can be viewed here:https://youtu.be/K-7MaU_q3DI?si=DH-YbzfTsPliaUKF
13- Communications & Advocacy Skills Workshop
Political Communications and Advocacy Skills Workshop
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) with support from St.Stephen's Green Trust are delighted to offer a free online political communications and advocacy workshop on Thursday June 5th, 18:00-20:00.
This workshop is aimed at PPN members in the Midlands and Border area and will cover topics such as:
• Understanding the political system
• Knowing when and how to effectively communicate with TDs and senators
• How to research and present information on your causes to enhance political impact
• Understanding your lobbying obligations
This is a free online event. Registration is required.
For more information please, click here.
14- Upcoming ETB Training Info Events
15- Transitioning To Secondary School Workshop for Parents
SURVEYS/CONSULTATIONS
16- GreenWay Consultation
Public Consultation No.3 is now live until 3 June 2025.
Details of the emerging preferred corridor are available here
Please share your views via the Contact Us form
This project is to provide a greenway from Sligo town to Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh, passing through Collooney, Ballintogher, Dromahair, Manorhamilton, Glenfarne, Blacklion, Belcoo and Letterbreen on the way.
17- Romanian Community of Ireland Survey
We, the Romanian Community of Ireland, are getting in touch to kindly ask that you help promote the survey below to the PPN member groups from the local community in Cavan.
Since its establishment in 1998, the Romanian Community of Ireland (RCI) has organised many events to promote Romanian culture, enhance integration initiatives for all ages, provide information and signpost the community towards helpful resources and opportunities to participate. In October 2023, in recognition of the organisation’s long standing achievements, RCI was awarded the Medal of Cultural Merit by the Romanian President, Klaus Johannis.
However, we are acutely aware that the demographic profile and needs of the Romanian diaspora in Ireland are rapidly changing. According to the latest Census 2022 figures, there are more than 42,460 Romanians living in Ireland, which represents an increase of more than 67%% since the 2016 census.
The Romanian Community of Ireland wishes to explore and capture this change and would need your support to promote a survey for the Romanian speaking community in Ireland, which includes and is not limited to Romanian and Moldovan nationals, members of the Roma community and anyone living in Ireland who speaks Romanian.
The survey is anonymous. It takes 7-10 minutes to complete and is in Romanian (a summary in English is attached). The closing date for the survey is the 22nd of June 2025.
Survey link:
18- Call To Identify Areas for Bathing Waters In County Cavan
Public Notice: Public participation in the identification of ‘bathing waters’ under the Bathing Waters Directive 2006/7 EC of 15th February 2006 and the Bathing Water Quality Regulations SI 79 of 2008
All 31 city and county councils are inviting public participation in the identification of Bathing Waters under the Bathing Waters Directive and the Bathing Water Quality Regulations 2008 (SI No 79 of 2008).
The Directive requires that water quality at all identified bathing waters meets stringent microbiological standards in order to protect the health of people who choose to bathe there. City and county councils are required under the 2008 Regulations to identify bathing waters on an annual basis.
This consultation process provides the public with an opportunity to:
Comment on existing identified bathing waters with a view to continuation of classification
Comment on other bathing waters not currently identified but which may be considered for classification.
Comments are invited from interested parties.
This should be done through your local county council in whose area the bathing water is located. Visit www.cavancoco.ie/bathing-waters.
Closing date for submissions to Cavan County Council is 26/9/2025.
19- Dance Connects Survey
Call to promote local dance facilitators and local venues
We’re looking to include local dance facilitators, artists, and local venues in two public
databases: one of venues available or hireable for dance activity, and one of dance
facilitators and artists working and/or based in the Cavan, Monaghan and Fermanagh-
Omagh district council / local authority areas.
Complete the 5mins survey to be included in the Dance Facilitators and Artists
Database. Dance Connects Faciliators Database
Complete the 5mins survey to include your venue in the Venues for Dance Activity
Database. Dance Connects Venue Database
What if I think my practice/genre isn't suitable for the database?
Please complete the survey anyway. The database is inclusive of various dance genres.
Plus, by completing the survey you will help us build understanding about the local
dance scene, community, and industry.
What if I think my venue isn't suitable for dance?
Please complete the survey anyway. All kinds of dance activities can happen in different
types of venues. Plus, by completing the survey you will help us understand what your
venue is like so we can help build understanding about our local venues.
The database is part of the Dance Connects project. Funded by Creative Ireland, Dance
Connects seeks to support a network of dance activity in the rural border area of Cavan,
Monaghan, and Fermanagh-Omagh.
Please complete the survey by the 25 th of June.
If you have any questions, you may contact Victoria Durrer, University College Dublin, at
Victoria.durrer@ucd.ie or 01 716 8649.
More information on the research team involved in the project is available at the survey
link.
20- Consultation on Antimicrobial Resistance Public Consultation launched to inform the development of Ireland’s next National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance
The Department of Health and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine have today jointly launched an online survey which provides the public with an opportunity to inform the development of Ireland’s next National Action Plan for Antimicrobial Resistance.
Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) causes medicines such as antibiotics to become less effective, or even useless, in the treatment of infection. This increases the likelihood of disease spread or severe illness. AMR is recognised as one of the top ten global public health threats by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
To tackle this issue, Ireland has adopted a holistic One Health approach working across human health, animal health, and the environment sectors, using our national action plan as a roadmap.
The survey which is open to the general public, is a key step in the stakeholder consultation process on the new action plan, which will be Ireland’s third action plan on AMR. We are seeking the views of participants on antibiotic use, current policy on AMR, and future actions that Ireland should take to address this important issue. The survey will remain open until Friday, 13 June 2025.
21- Public Consult on USe of Ballyjamesduff Land
Members of the public are invited to provide feedback on the concept proposals for a new open space at Cornahilt, Ballyjamesduff at a drop-in public consultation taking place at The Old Courthouse, Stradone St, Ballyjamesduff, A82 F1WE on Tuesday, 3 June from 3-7pm. All welcome.
EVENTS & OTHER NEWS
22- Bruce Mountain Gains From National Funding Award
Pobal, in partnership with the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications invite you to attend the Community Climate Action Programme (Strand 2) Research Launch and Project Showcase on the morning of Tuesday 24 June 2025 at the Alex Hotel, Dublin D02 H678
This climate conference will formally launch our new research project: ‘Understanding how inclusive community-based climate action can be scaled up: A Process Evaluation of the Community Climate Action Programme Strand 2’, authored by independent research consultant, Rachel Mulqueen.
Anna Shakespeare, CEO of Pobal will host a discussion with a panel of experts and community climate action implementers to explore the findings of the report. The panel will include:
Ali Sheridan, Chair of the Just Transition Commission
Seán McCabe, The Spark Project in Bohemian Football Club
Aoife Hammond, HomeWorks Project Common Knowledge & the National LGBT Federation
Jennie Stephens, Professor of Climate Justice, Maynooth University
Finally, the morning will showcase the pilots, supports, toolkits, trainings, know-how and approaches that were developed collaboratively with target groups for social inclusion, and which will assist communities take meaningful action on climate change. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with and learn about the 19 projects.
It is hoped that it will support the wide dissemination and enhanced reach of the project's learning outputs (toolkits, training, pilots, case studies, innovative approaches etc.) which are designed to build the capacity of community groups to take action on climate change.
Tea and Coffee will be provided on arrival and lunch before the event closes.
Please see attached for further information on the day including the full agenda and register your attendance here.
Le gach deá-ghuí
Laura
Laura Cahill (she/her*)
Coordinator Programme Delivery Unit (Local & Community Development)
23- Cottage Market Calls For Community Groups & Homesteaders
Calling All Community Groups
We’ve set aside a dedicated space at our upcoming summer event specifically for community groups to showcase what they do - but I’m having some difficulty filling it.
The cost is €120 for the full two days (6 hours each day), and it offers a fantastic opportunity to connect with the local community. it’s a powerful marketing platform where groups can raise awareness, and build relationships
The people you meet on the day could go on to follow your work online, become volunteers or supporters, or share your mission within their own networks. It’s a chance to grow your visibility and impact in a meaningful way.
info@cottagemarket.ie Kind Regards
Imelda Mullen
Founder | Operations Manager Summer Market – 7th & 8th June, 12:00 - 6:00 PM, Con Smith Park H12 E426
CALLING ALL HOMESTEADERS!
The Cottage Market Cavan is looking for a range of homesteaders - makers, growers, doers, and demonstrators - to take part in a special community skill-sharing event in Con Smith Park on June 7th & 8th, 2025. This event is part of our new initiative, Homesteading School Cavan, led by The Cottage Market Cavan. We’re inviting you to share your practical skills and knowledge through short demos or informal talks during our Summer Cottage Market, creating a pop-up ‘Homesteading School’ for the weekend
We’re seeking people with practical skills in
Growing food (veg, fruit, herbs, seed saving, foraging, sprouting)
Raising animals (chickens, bees, goats, etc.)
Preserving food (fermenting, canning, drying)
Making natural products (soaps, candles, cleaning items, clothes)
Herbal remedies & natural skincare
Off-grid living (solar, sustainable systems)
What we offer:
Paid opportunity
Connect with like-minded folks
Be part of an exciting new project
Share what you know and love
If you or someone you know might be a good fit, we’d love to hear from you!
Email us: info@cottagemarketcavan.ie
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Kind Regards
Imelda Mullen
Founder | Operations Manager
website | instagram | facebook | newsletter
087 7453651
Upcoming Events:
Summer Market – 7th & 8th June, 12:00 - 6:00 PM, Con Smith Park H12 E426Christmas Market – 13th & 14th December, 1:00 - 7:00 PM, Townhall Street H12WV82
24- Shercock Murals Event
25- Art of Life Workshops
26- Building Community Resilience in Times of Emergency
CavanPPN is seeking a maximum of 3 people to attend this event on behalf of the network. Interested parties MUST come from a registered PPN event with a vested interest in the topic and willing to contribute to the discussion on the day. Email info@cavanppn.ie to register your interest, citing your group name. Many Thanks
27- Cruinniú na nÓg Happening This June
Cruinniú na nÓg empowers children and young people to develop their creative expression by providing opportunities for them to participate in free creative activities in their local area. It’s Ireland’s national day for ‘doing’, ‘making’ and ‘creating’! This year Cruinniú na nÓg takes place on Saturday 7 June across the county and is funded through Creative Ireland.
In addition Creative Cavan are also delivering a fun day for families of children and young people with disabilities at the fully inclusive Share Centre Lisnaskea as part of Creative Ireland Shared Island Programme
You can find a full listing including a flipping book of 'Whats on' here:
Please can you share with any relevant networks or contacts to ensure all our children and young people avail of this FREE opportunity to experience creativity.
28- Annual Cuilcagh Walk & BBQ
29- Recording of IEN Webinar with PPN Members
Last week we held a webinar with Councillor Dermot O’Brien who shared his experience and insights into working on an SPC.
You can now watch the full webinar on our Environmental Pillar Youtube channel here: https://youtu.be/jJzkkZZuf88
Feel free to share this recording with your PPN representatives.
Dermot gave a wonderful introduction to engaging with the Strategic Policy Committees, including an overview of what an SPC meeting looks like at its best. I found this really useful as it set up what expectations you should have for an SPC meeting including expectations of how a Rep should be treated and included.
These insights, among lots of other tips and methods to engage, made for a very useful and compelling webinar.
If you’re looking for more tips on working on a Strategic Policy Committee, including recommendations on troubleshooting when an SPC isn’t working at its best, you can watch our previous webinar on the SPCs here: https://youtu.be/XgkpKCkn6jU
To request training on specific topics, whether related to using your PPN or broader environmental topics, please use this form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSd0WoREGrKnh7DAlq8hCwXux8u-3hv_XmgrpPyvAl4ju2TX2A/viewform?usp=sharing&ouid=107621942696820365305
Both webinars and the training request form are free to share with your PPN Reps, and I'd love to hear from you too if you have any training or event requests yourself.
30- Introducing the new Support Officer for SVP
Jennifer Arthur the new member support officer for St Vincent de Paul, I support St Vincent de Paul members/volunteers to carry out Home Visitation work to identify and asist people in need of help and support. I am hoping to make connections with community groups and within the community to asist our members carry out their valuable work in the community. I cover the counties in Cavan, Monaghan, Louth, Meath, Longford and Westmeath. Any connections you can help me make would be much appreciated.
Jennifer Arthur
Member Support Officer
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
North East & Midlands Region
Tiernan House, Fair Green, Drogheda, Co. Louth A92 TF3P
t: 041-9873331 | m: 0857454103 | w: svp.ie |e: jennifer.arthur@svp.ie
St Vincent de Paul freephone: 1800 677 777
31- Do You Provide Services For Adults with Disabilities In Cavan?
Cavan Disability Network, in conjunction with Cavan County Local Development, intends to produce a resource booklet of statutory and non-statutory services in County Cavan for Adults with Disabilities .If you would like to be included in this booklet please email Cavan Disability Network cavandisabilitynetwork@gmail.com no later than Monday 30th June 2025, and include the following information:
The name of your service/organisation/community group
A brief (150 words max) description of your service/organisation/community group
A contact phone number, and email/website if you have one
Your operating days/hours if applicable
If providing details of a contact person please just state their role e.g. Service Manager/Chairperson/Volunteer as opposed to a person’s name as roles change and people move on, and we are aiming to keep the booklet as current as possible
32- Creative Brain Week
Creative Brain Week: A heady mix of World-Leading Neuroscientists, Educationalists, Health Policy Makers, Artists and Innovators exploring the brain and creativity.
The next Creative Brain Week will take place on the week of June 9th 2025 at Trinity College Dublin.
This year’s theme is “Activating Kindness”
Events are free, but due to space limitations, both online and in person events must be booked in advance. Full details at: Creative Brain Week | Event
33- CavanPPN Meitheals Coming TO Each of Cavan's Three MDs
34- Cavan Community Summer Seminar
Register at: Events | Cavan PPN | Public Participation Network
35- West Cavan Meitheal A Success
CavanPPN hosted it's Cavan/Belturbet Municipal District Meitheal in the newly reopened Ballyconnell Community Centre last week. The members heard from Tara Smith of the Community Climate Action office in Cavan County Council, as well as training opportunities from the PPNs Finian McNamara and other supports from the PPN's Damian McCarney and Daniel Downey. We ended with a Meitheal Workshop which folks really enjoyed and found very interesting. Details of our next Meitheals can be found in Item 33 above.
36- Killykeen Streetfeast Thrives...Despite the Returned Rain
The Killykeen Conservation Group hosted a highly successful StreetFeast in the heart of our county's Forest Park last week, despite the returning rain. Over 50 attended overall throughout the day with amazing music, storytelling, musicians, food, fun and banter. The group hopes to replicate this success for Heritage Week and Culture Night, offering this amazing place as a venue for culture to thrive at the centre of our county in beautiful settings.
37- Cavan Storytelling Circle Comes To Town Hall Next Month
38- Killeshandra Festival of the Lakes
39- Lifelong Learning Carnival School
Cavan Arts Festival are inviting community groups and professional artists to take part in the Lifelong Learning Carnival School, supported by Cavan County Council PEACEPLUS, a programme managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).
Carnival School is a bold, 30-month creative pilot project led by Cavan Arts Festival. Over the coming months, we will work with artists and adult community groups across the region through a series of collaborative workshops, culminating in live performances at CAF 2026 and CAF 2027.
We’re looking for:
* Professional artists (samba, movement, making, brass, circus)
* Community groups based along the Cavan/Fermanagh border region
How to Get Involved:
Interested artists and community groups, please email us at cavanartsfestival.producer@gmail.com with a short introduction including:
* Who you are
* Where you’re based
* What you’re interested in (artform, learning or teaching)
* Any supports you may need to participate
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