The GSK Ireland IMPACT Awards offers €60,000 in funding to up to 10 community-based healthcare charities. GSK has unveiled the annual ‘GSK Ireland IMPACT Awards’ which recognise and reward community-based charities who contribute to the improvement of people’s health and … Continued
Would you like a garden from Bloom 2018 for your community? The HSE is now inviting applications from organisations that could share the garden with the community. Applications close on Friday 18th May so you need to be quick.
Rachel Fitzgerald Feeley from Breast Cancer Ireland runs FREE information sessions to women’s/community groups/women in the workplaces etc on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. Breast Cancer Awareness She is available to talk to women’s groups in across … Continued
The North West Regional Drug and Alcohol Task Force invites applications for the 2018 Small Grants Scheme for once-off funding to Community and Not-for-profit Voluntary groups / agencies who are working to tackle drug and alcohol misuse in counties Sligo, Leitrim … Continued
Do you think that there is a need for a dedicated Volunteer Centre in Leitrim?
Leitrim Development Company is currently applying for a Volunteer Centre for Leitrim. A Volunteer Centre provides a link between people interested in volunteering and non-profit groups looking for volunteers. These centres advertise for volunteers on behalf of groups and refer interested people to these groups. A volunteer centre would have dedicated staff and facilities to carry out this service and others that would help community groups.
In order to assist with this, Leitrim Development Company would be grateful if your group, could take the time to fill out the questionnaire below and return it to them by the 18th May 2018.
Public defibrillators are a valuable resource for communities in the event of an emergency. Recent community meetings have highlighted the fact that there is no central list of the location of these units in Leitrim. Leitrim PPN is involved in a cooperative project with Leitrim Volunteering Information Service (VIS) and supported by the National Ambulance Service (NAS) aiming to rectify this. We need your help.
Creative Ireland Open Call 2018 seeks applications from communities getting creative in partnership with artists, archaeologists, heritage groups and more. Three workshops are being held in Leitrim to help you make the best of this process and the funding application. See more…
Leitrim County Council is now inviting Expressions of Interest from town/village community and business interests for inclusion in The Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2018. The Scheme has an allocation of €15 Million and is an initiative under the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development, Realising our Rural Potential, and the recently announced Project Ireland 2040, and is designed to help rural Ireland achieve its full economic and social potential. It is part of a package of national and local support measures to rejuvenate rural towns and villages throughout Ireland.
Closing date for Expressions of Interest is 4 pm on Wednesday 23rd May. Read on for more details and form.
Leitrim County Council is now inviting Expressions of Interest from town/village community and business interests for inclusion in The Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2018. The Town and Village Renewal Scheme is an initiative under the Government’s Action Plan for … Continued
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MSLETB Adult Educational Guidance Service in Sligo is free to people aged 16 years and up who are seeking educational advice or guidance counselling, especially if they are looking to return to education or have found it difficult to find … Continued
Leitrim County Council buildings will be lighting up green to end mental health stigma as part of See Change’s 6th National Green Ribbon campaign this May. You are also invited to take part by organising an event in your area … Continued
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, have officially launched the LEADER Food Initiative a €15 million fund for the artisan/small food and beverage businesses. The LEADER Food Initiative will … Continued
The Citizens Information Board (CIB), which funds all Citizens Information Services (CIS) and Money Advice and Budgeting Services (MABS), is currently in the process of establishing ten new Regional Citizens Information Service and Money Advice and Budgeting Service Boards under … Continued
“Use Your Brain Not Your Fists” is an initiative by young people for young people, reflecting the dire consequences of momentary senseless madness, more often than not as a result of alcohol and or substance abuse. The content is powerful and thought-provoking and has been inspired and motivated by the death of Andrew Dolan from Carrick and the catastrophic injuries suffered by Shane Grogan from Tuam, following senseless and unprovoked attacks.’
Traveller and Roma Pride Week funding As part of its remit, the Equality Division endeavours to promote positive communications in relation to the Traveller and Roma Communities. This call is for proposals for funding to host events promoting Traveller and … Continued
Do You Require Funding For A Children’s Health And Wellbeing Group In Your Local Community? The Applegreen Blossom Fund could be the answer to your funding needs. Applegreen in partnership with the Irish Youth Foundation is providing €124,000 to fund … Continued
Enterprise Ireland’s €1 million Competitive Start Fund (CSF) for Female Entrepreneurs will open for applications on Tuesday, 1st May, 2018 and completed applications must be in by the 15th May at 3pm. Up to €50,000 in equity funding is available … Continued
If you need any research data to support funding applications there’s a new report out on the value of Social Enterprise to the Irish economy. CPA Ireland officially launched its “Social Enterprise Report – The Irish and International Landscapes” today … Continued
Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) is an internationally recognised youth mentoring programme that forms supportive friendships for young people inspiring them to brighter futures. Big Brothers Big Sisters nationally and internationally is proven through research to improve young people’s well … Continued
The Next Chapter is a network for women of all ages and backgrounds across NI and the border counties of the ROI to develop their ideas, build communities and support the transition out of conflict.
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Active Leitrim – Sports/Physical Activity Grant Programme Application Guidelines 2018. Leitrim Sports Partnership 2018 Sports Club Development Grant Leitrim Sports Partnership is delighted to announce the 2018 “Active Leitrim” Sports / Physical Activity Grant Programme. An ideal Club Development Grant. … Continued
Funding available for National Bike Week 2108 Events in Leitrim. National Bike Week 2018 takes place from 9th – 17th June 2018 National Bike Week was launched in 2009 to raise the profile of cycling as a healthy and fun … Continued
Social justice Ireland is offering the following training: Data Protection for PPNs Social Analysis and Statistics for effective Pre-Budget Submissions To facilitate demand, both topics will be covered over the course of a full day on the following dates: 16th … Continued
Are you ready for GDPR? The introduction of the new EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) on 25th May 2018 will mean a host of changes for all organisations, regardless of size or sector, that handle the data of EU … Continued
The Local Authority Waters & Communities Office are pleased to announce the launch of an open call for applications to a Community Water Development Fund 2018. Closing date for receipt of applications is Monday, 28 May at 19.00hrs. The Community … Continued
What is the Quality and Capacity Building Initiative Funding Initiative? The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs Dr Katherine Zappone TD, has launched a new €2m fund to support ‘ground-breaking and new proposals’ to support disadvantaged young people. This … Continued
FREE SMOKE ALARMS FOR VULNERABLE HOUSEHOLDS Following on from Leitrim County Council’s successful Smoke Alarm Scheme last year, Free smoke alarms are again being offered to vulnerable households in 2018. Under the community smoke alarm scheme, two 10 year battery … Continued
Use of smart phones in schools will be included as an item requiring consultation in the Parent and Student Charter. The Minister for Education and Skills has announced that he will publish a circular requiring schools to consult with parents, … Continued
Are you prepared to Adopt a Road where you live? Leitrim County Council are looking for civic minded people or groups to participate in their Adopt a Road Programme. Leitrim County Council is inviting individuals and groups throughout Leitrim to … Continued
The Women’s Fund for Ireland is a long-term philanthropic fund established by the Community Foundation for Ireland in 2010
Do You have Opinions on the role of Voluntary Organisations in publicly funded health and social care? Now’s your chance to have your say. The Minister for Health has established an Independent Review Group to inquire into the role of … Continued
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Community Awards 2018 Last October over people from almost 80 community groups, schools and businesses in Co. Leitrim gathered at the Environmental & Community Awards celebrating their achievements and persistence. The Environmental & Community Awards were sponsored by Leitrim PPN … Continued
The Creative Ireland Open Call is a county wide open call to community groups, organisations, venues, artists, writers, performers, archaeologists, historians, archivists and everyone involved in the culture and creative sectors to develop high quality projects and programmes that enable … Continued
Cruinniú na nÓg celebrating creativity in young people Do you have an idea for an event for children and young people celebrating culture and creativity that you would like to see happen? Saturday June 23rd was established this year under the … Continued
Funding Announced: Thurs. 22nd March 2018 – Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring TD, announced details of the CLÁR programme for 2018. CLÁR provides funding for small scale capital projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels … Continued
WHAT IS THE EQUALITY FUND? The Equality Fund is a €300,000 awards fund created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland in partnership with the Peter Kinney and Lisa Sandquist Foundation and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department of … Continued
Local community groups operating in Drumreilly are invited to a meeting in Where: Drumreilly Community Centre at 8pm When: Monday 26th March 2018. Bernie Donoghue, … Continued
Leitrim PPN Plenary takes place on Wednesday 21st March 2018 at 8:00 pm. What is Plenary? Plenary is simply the meeting of all members. The reason we meet twice a year is to direct the work of the PPN in … Continued
What Is The Consultation About? The Government has asked the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection to consult with families about recommendations from the Make Work Pay for People with Disabilities Report 2017 which may affect your family. The … Continued
What Is The Older Person’s Fund? The Older Persons’ Fund is a long-term philanthropic fund which promotes the civic engagement of older people, as a means of working towards making a difference in their communities. The Fund builds on the … Continued
What Are The Ireland Funds The Ireland Funds have supported non-profit organisations across the island of Ireland for forty years. Projects eligible for funding include Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education and Peace & Reconciliation. As well as Donor Advised … Continued
Nominations are sought for 7 Leitrim PPN Representatives Secretariat – Environmental Representative; Leitrim Development Company Board of Management – Carrick on Shannon Municipal District, 1 man and 1 woman; Leitrim Development Company Board of Management – Ballinamore Municipal District, 1 … Continued
Rachel Fitzgerald Feeley from Breast Cancer Ireland runs FREE information sessions to women’s/community groups/women in the workplaces etc on the signs and symptoms of breast cancer. She is available to talk to women’s groups in Co. Leitrim. In the session … Continued
THE SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS IRELAND AWARDS HAVE UP TO 350,000 EURO IN FUNDING AND SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR PEOPLE WITH THE BEST IDEAS TO MAKE IRELAND A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE Don’t let a good idea go to waste! SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURS … Continued
Leitrim County Council invites applications from local communities for the Community Involvement Scheme for the Repair and/or Upgrade of Local Roads in the County. What Is The Scheme? The Community Involvement Scheme for the Repair/Upgrade of Local Roads is a … Continued
An Cosán VCC (Virtual Community College) is changing lives and communities through online education. The VCC is a nonprofit social enterprise education initiative. It empowers people to learn using the latest virtual, online and mobile technologies. VCC has developed an innovative … Continued
Leitrim PPN Training Leitrim PPN is proud to have recently hosted a QQI Level 5 learning module: Management Committee Skills Training. It is an elective module for the Level 5 Certificates in Community Development and Youth Work. The same module … Continued
We live in a wide range of landscapes in Leitrim– in towns and villages, high on mountains, beside lakes, and some beside the sea. We all need to be prepared for winter extremes – for ourselves, our families and neighbours … Continued
Lots of News and events this edition. Make sure to check about events planned for this week with the forecast for poor weather. *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Inside this issue: Public Participation – Let’s Get Going How PPN Representation Works Show … Continued
Local Enterprise Week starts on Sunday March 4th and runs through to Friday March 9th 2018. Local Enterprise Offices are organising events for start-ups, job seekers and small businesses all over the country. The Leitrim Local Enterprise Office has arranged events across the … Continued
The County Plenary for Leitrim Public Participation Network will take place on Wednesday March 21st 2018 at the Mayflower Centre, Drumshanbo, County Leitrim at 8:00 pm. Members of the Public Participation Network represent its members on many boards and committees … Continued
PUBLIC CONSULTATION ON NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR SOCIAL INCLUSION, DEADLINE MARCH 16TH 2018 The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection is in the early stages of developing a new National Action Plan/Integrated framework for Social Inclusion 2018 to 20121 … Continued
The Wind Farm Community Fund is open for applications until March 16th 2018. This fund supports community and voluntary organisations, for projects that benefit the wider community near the Wind Farm. Grants given last year ranged from € 1,500 to over … Continued
On 15th November last an email went out to all groups to see if anyone had issues or questions to raise with the Joint Policing Committee (JPC) of Leitrim. There were four questions and these were forwarded to our PPN … Continued
The Irish Transboundary Environmental Public Consultation commenced this week. What is Is About? Projects likely to have significant effects on the environment of neighbouring States are subject to public consultation. Member states must send a description of the project and … Continued
Residents of Ballinamore and the surrounding area are being invited to an open meeting to discuss the community’s future priorities and actions. See open letter below: Priority Action Plan for Ballinamore Open evening of discussion Monday 19th February Commercial Hotel … Continued
What Is The Better Energy Homes Scheme? The Better Energy Homes Scheme awards grants to make homes built before a certain date more energy efficient, as an added incentive this energy efficiency will save home owners money on their … Continued
What are the Aldi Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards? Have you or your youth group done work in the community that you’re proud of? The Aldi Foróige Youth Citizenship Awards celebrates the positive difference young people make in their community. The … Continued
What Is A Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan? A Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan is a new Government backed mortgage for first time buyers. It is available nationwide from all local authorities from 1st February 2018. As a first time buyer … Continued
What Is The Social Enterprise Development Fund? The Social Enterprise Development Fund is a €1.6 million fund which will be delivered over two years, 2018 – 2020. The fund was created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland (SIFI) in partnership with … Continued
Many groups across the country have expressed their desire to be part of the Environmental Pillar. They could not meet the entry requirements. In response to this, the Irish Environmental Network, the deciding body for environmental groups, has issued new … Continued
Alcohol and Other Drugs Education and Training Programme for 2018 is now available. The range of courses can help you deal with understanding and helping when you encounter alcohol and drugs misuse in your community in a work or volunteering … Continued
Leitrim had a national award winner last year Manorhamilton’s Seamus Dunbar took home a national award in last year’s Get Involved competition winning as a Community Energy Champion. This year’s competition is open for applications now. You need to … Continued
What is Healthy Ireland at your Library? Healthy Ireland is the national strategy for action to improve the health and well being of the nation. Placing a focus on prevention, individual awareness and keeping people healthy for longer. Leitrim County … Continued
The Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten TD, has officially launched the rollout of the Home Energy Saving Kits Scheme to libraries in Leitrim and Roscommon. The scheme is funded by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland … Continued
Waterways Ireland’s Heritage in the Community Grant Heritage in the Community Grants Scheme 2018 is open for applications until 31st January 2018. What? €20,000 has been allocated for grant funds to assist community based heritage projects. These projects will complement or fulfil … Continued
Newsletter Jan 22.2018 Check inside for the latest news about your representation, diary dates and consultations.
Decade of Centenaries – Public Call for Submissions Between 2018 and 2023, the State will recall significant historical events that took place between 1918 and 1923 on the road to the foundation of the State, as well as important themes … Continued
In June 2017 all the Public Participation Networks (PPNs) across Ireland were asked to complete an Annual Report in respect of its activities in 2016, their first full year of operation. The result of this effort by the PPNs and … Continued
The Department of Culture, Heritage & the Gaeltacht invites submissions for Ireland’s ‘National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage’ by Wednesday, January 31, 2018. Why? The inventory will acknowledge and promote Ireland’s living culture through official state recognition. It will also … Continued
The public consultation for the new Public Libraries Strategy 2018-2022 commenced on Friday 8 December 2017. It is open until 1st February 2018. Contribute today to keep your libraries open, staffed and well stocked.
Across the Lines are hosting a creative training programme for women in the Fermanagh/Leitrim area at the Glens Centre, Manorhamilton. The programme, Everyday Heroines, will explore identity, creative self-expression and heroism in the day to day lives of women through … Continued
Across the Lines is offering a new Creative Industry Skills Course. There are 12 places available to young people aged between 18 – 30 years and those changing career direction or seeking to further a career within music or theatre … Continued
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The North West Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force invite applications for the St Patrick’s Day 2018 Small Grants Scheme for once-off funding to Community and Not-for-profit Voluntary groups/agencies who are working to tackle drug and alcohol misuse in counties … Continued
A number of you have been asking about insurance for your groups. However small or informal your group is, you’re going to need cover. You can insure yourself against almost anything, but it costs money. The high cost of insurance … Continued
Welcome to the first Sligo Leitrim Children and Young People Services Committee (CYPSC) e-bulletin. Please share it with anyone interested in youth work in Leitrim. Inside this first issue you will find out more about the work of the Committees … Continued
***Closing date for applications: 1pm on Wednesday, 31st January 2018*** The Age Friendly Ireland Programme, currently hosted by Meath County Council, is delighted to let you know that Monaghan County Council are hosting the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement … Continued
The Ireland Funds Flagship Grant Round identifies organisations that have impact in their field and have demonstrated innovation and effectiveness with prior support received. With grants up to €100000 available you should start planning now if you want to apply … Continued
Mayo, Sligo Leitrim Education and Training Board (MSLETB) have opened their Community Education Scheme for 2018. The Scheme provides grant funding is open to Community and Voluntary Groups based in Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim. Supporting Communities Community Education … Continued
RAPID National Programme 2017 €2 million national funding has been announced by Michael Ring TD for the RAPID National Programme. Every Local Authority has been allocated €64,500 to fund capital projects that will improve the quality of life for residents in … Continued
Volunteer Ireland National Awards 2017 – Nominations Now Open Leitrim Communities get nominating for your best and most brilliant volunteers! They could win one of several awards. The Volunteer Ireland Awards shines a light on the remarkable work of … Continued
There has been a significant improvement in water quality for the public supply in Co. Leitrim in the last 12 months. According to the 2016 Drinking Water Report from the Environmental Protection Agency, there were three boil noticies and water … Continued
Minister for Communications, Climate Action and Environment, Denis Naughten TD has this week unveiled plans by enet-SSE, a new commercial joint venture between Ireland’s largest open-access fibre network provider enet and energy utility SSE, to commercially bring superfast fibre broadband … Continued
Athlone IT in collaboration with Local Link Sligo, Leitrim and Roscommon is offering a great research opportunity to evaluate the Local Link transport in rural and urban areas which will contribute to inform ongoing public policy. The MSc is supported … Continued
Minister of State, Kevin “Boxer” Moran, has warned that politicians need to get “real” about the impact of climate change on our weather. “We need to start up bigger thinking in relation to flooding,” he told local politicians and community … Continued
Thousands of individuals, clubs and organisations from Co. Leitrim have benefited from some of the €5 billion raised by the National Lottery for good causes all over Ireland in the last 30 years. The thousands of Leitrim Good Cause beneficiaries … Continued
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has published Census 2016 Profile 6 – Commuting in Ireland. In the report it is highlighted that the majority of working commuters in County Leitrim travel by car (74.3%) compared to 65.5% of commuters nationally.
Sligo Leitrim TD and Assistant Government Whip, Tony McLoughlin, has announced that € 3,743,850 is being allocated to Leitrim County Council for the construction of 24 new homes under the Government’s Local Authority Housing Construction Programme.
An ISPCA Chief inspector came accross two fully grown black bears being kept in a reinforced shed. It appears that the lady looking after them was involved in a circus and the bears were due to be retired. She took … Continued
Leitrim County Councillors have unanimously backed a motion calling for a ban on the use of glyphosate weed killers in all public areas in Co Leitrim.
A protest was held in Carrick-on-Shannon last Friday against the move by Bank of Ireland to withdraw the Irish service on ATMs in Leitrim, apart from the one in the county town.
Carrick-on-Shannon has launched a major campaign to install a state of the art community-based CCTV system to help maintin the town’s reputation as a safe place to live, work and visit.
The unique campaign to save Kilyclogher and the local school has caught the imagination of people here and abroad with national and international media coverage. It has been led by the local community and there are hopes that even more … Continued
Recycle your waste electrical and electronic goods for free
Organic Centre Open Day
A Blueway and Greenway from Carrick-on-Shannon through Leitrim Village to Lough Allen in Drumshanbo will give visitors the option of services on either end with links to other greenways, walks and activities along the route. The project will enhance visitor … Continued
New North Leitrim Age Cap Choir
New bus service will link Arigna with Carrick, Drumshanbo and Leitrim Village
Fracking ban signed into law by President
Free Music Trail
Tourism initiative in North Leitrim
The Sligo-Leitrim constituency will say goodbye to West Cavan and hello to over 7.800 voters from South Roscommon in the next general election. The recommendations of the Constituency Commision Report 2017 revealed last Tuesday evening. June 27 will see South … Continued
The whole country had their eye on Drumshanbo last weekend as they awaited the results of a unique competition-An Tostal’s Stylish Silage, Last Sunday, at the opening parade of An Tostal, the winners were announced. The overall winner of was … Continued
€374,372.59 in funding has been announced for 14 projects in Leitrim for Safety Measures and Play Areas under the CLÁR Programme as part of the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development. Deputy Tony McLoughlin, along with local councillors who … Continued
Finola Armstrong-McGuire elected to Chair of Leitrim County Council.
New bus services in the county from July 1.
Did you know that there is free WiFi access in a number of Leitrim libraries?
Join us at the Manorhamilton Enterprise Town that will take place on the 31st March (5pm-8pm) to 1st April 2017 (10am-1pm).
Fantastic opportunity – Add a QQI level 5 certification in Manual and Computerised Accounts and Payroll to your CV. Course starts in Sligo on 22nd May (12 weeks duration). Places limited. Contact course recruitment at MSLETB Training Centre 071 9159500 … Continued
Leitrim County Council in partnership with the Leitrim Public Participation Network (PPN) are launching a new awards scheme in 2017 recognising the significant contribution made by community groups, residents groups, businesses, schools and individuals to making their local communities a … Continued
The Leitrim PPN took a Stand at the Carrick-on-Shannon Enterprise Town Expo – organised and sponsored by the Bank of Ireland which took place on 31st March and 1st April. It was a great day and well done to everyone … Continued
Local Link has launched the new six-day-per-week service linking Kinlough to Ballyshannon via Bundoran with seven return journeys per day. A demand-led rural service will also be incorporated to the new route in the Glenade, Ballintrillick, Tawley and Buckode areas. … Continued
A meeting between a local delegation, local public representatives and An Post management will be held this afternoon to try and decide the future of Aughavas Post Office. The rural post office is faced with possible closure and the community … Continued