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Change of emphasis for National Heritage Week 2020
The Heritage Council has just launched the 2020 National Heritage Week which takes place from 15th – 23rd August with a callout for project ideas. With the current restrictions in place the emphasis... READ MORE
Last chance to have your say on alcohol policy
Alcohol policy is changing all the time, and often when we are making policy we do not know what the general public think. A team from Queens University Belfast, the Ulster University, the... READ MORE
Sexton’s House Shared Space Survey
The SEUPB Peace IV funded community space in Manorhamilton is almost finished As a result, they have asked that people take a little time to complete a survey. To do so CLICK HERE... READ MORE
Information Briefing on Funding Schemes 2020.
Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, recently announced details of a €30 million package of integrated supports under his department’s rural Development Investment Programme. Funded under Project Ireland 2040... READ MORE
CLÁR Funding 2020
CLÁR Funding 2020 CLÁR Funding 2020 The Department of Rural and Community Development have announced CLÁR 2020 Funding. These support measures have been tailored to help rural communities to respond to the new... READ MORE
Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2020 Announced
The Minister for Rural and Community Development Michael Ring TD haslaunched the Town & Village Renewal Scheme for 2020. This year there are 2 strands to TV 2020 Town & Village... READ MORE
Leitrim COVID-19 Emergency Fund – 2nd Round
The COVID-19 Emergency Fund is a grant programme to provide funding to groups that are directly involved in a Community response to the COVID-19 pandemic. It is funded by the Department of Rural... READ MORE
Ten million outdoor recreation infrastructure scheme to aid COVID-19 recovery
Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural & Community Development has announced funding of €10 million under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme for 2020. The funding is one element of a €30 million... READ MORE
€15 million announced for economic recovery in rural towns and villages
Minister Ring announces €15 million for economic recovery in rural towns and villages New measure in 2020 scheme directed at the economic and social recovery of towns and villages in response to COVID-19... READ MORE
2020 CLÁR Programme will help rural communities respond to COVID-19
€5 million fund forms part of Minister’s integrated Rural Development Investment Programme Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural & Community Development, has announced details of the CLÁR programme for 2020. CLÁR is... READ MORE
Let’s Play Ireland !
Let’s Play Ireland is a whole of Government campaign led by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs to promote the importance of play and to provide play resources for families during this... READ MORE
Bealtaine At Home – celebrating creativity as we age
Bealtaine Festival, an Age & Opportunity event, is a celebration of the arts and creativity as we age. Although we had to cancel our live and in-person events this May, we are bringing... READ MORE
Human Rights and Equality Grants Scheme 2020 (Deadline Extended)
Organisations across Ireland working on issues of human rights and equality are invited to apply to the Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme 2020. The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (“the Commission”)... READ MORE
Leitrim GAA launches new initiative in response to Covid-19
Leitrim GAA, working closely with Leitrim County Council, Leitrim Sports Partnership, Leitrim PPN and Leitrim Age Friendly embarks on an initiative that hopefully make a difference to people who may be feeling very... READ MORE
May 15th Deadline For New Youth Climate Justice Fund
Minister Zappone has reminded national youth organisations that the deadline for applications to the new Youth Climate Justice Fund is 15 May. Last month, the Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Dr Katherine... READ MORE
Stories from the Waterside Competition
The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) is launching a national Storytelling Competition ‘Stories from the Waterside’ / ‘Scéalta Ó Thaobh An Uisce’. The competition is open to all with €4,000 in prizes... READ MORE
AGE ACTION AND IRISH RED CROSS COVID-19 HARDSHIP FUND DEADLINE!
Unfortunately, the Irish Red Cross and Age Action Ireland have brought the closing date for the COVID-19 Hardship Fund forward to tomorrow (24th of April) If you know someone who urgently requires it, please... READ MORE
COVID-19 Don’t Get Complacent
Now is not the time to become complacent. Continue to fight the COVID-19 virus and continue to protect each other. #StayApart #StayAtHome #StayConnected #Leitrim #YourCouncil #COVID19 #WashYourHands #SocialDistancing READ MORE
Harnessing Leitrim’s Oral History
Did you know that your Granny’s was the first family in the village to own a TV? That your elderly neighbour used to spend time going to house dances for fun? Or that... READ MORE
Age Action And Irish Red Cross COVID-19 Hardship Fund
AGE ACTION AND IRISH RED CROSS COVID-19 HARDSHIP FUND What: Age Action has launched a COVID-19 Hardship Fund in conjunction with the Irish Red Cross to respond to the immediate needs of older... READ MORE
Mortgage Payment Break Announced
Leitrim County Council has been notified by the Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government that arrangements are now in place for home loan borrowers who may be experiencing a reduction in their... READ MORE
Tips For Your Mental Health During COVID-19
Mental Health Tips from Mental Health Ireland’: Connect, Communicate and Reassure…..#HealthyIreland #MentalHealthIreland #LibrariesIreland READ MORE
Safeguarding Your Money During Covid-19
Information guide and dedicated bank phonelines for cocooning and vulnerable bank customers: Banking & Payments Federation Ireland has published a special information guide providing practical advice for cocooning customers on the various ways... READ MORE
Leitrim COVID-19 Helpline Operates 24 Hours
Thanks to An Garda Síochána, the Leitrim COVID-19 Community Response Forum helpline will now be manned on a 24 hour basis. The Gardaí in #CarrickonShannon are providing telephone support from 8pm through to... READ MORE
Covid-19 Specific Grants and Funds
The Wheel has compiled a list of special funds, grants and supports. These have been set up to help organisations, and individuals, during the COVID-19 pandemic. CLICK HERE for details READ MORE
Information from the Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support
Dear Stakeholder, As you know as part of the national response to Covid-19, the Department of Health, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the HSE are working closely to support stakeholders... READ MORE
2020-2021 call for the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme Opens
The Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme is now seeking in 2020 to encourage local communities, local groups, schools and other interested parties to engage with the Department in relation to the conservation and revitalisation of raised... READ MORE
Funding for Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure
ORIS 2020 – Funding for Outdoor Recreational Infrastructure The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure. It also provides support for the necessary maintenance, enhancement or promotion of... READ MORE