The 2020 AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival takes place from the 2nd – 6th March 2020. The festival aims to encourage adults in Ireland to explore the local learning options available to them through a week-long programme of events and adult … Continued
Is your community interested in holding an Anti Theft Property Marking Event? In association with An Garda Síochána and Leitrim County Council Joint Policing Committee, communities are advised that they can avail of the Telesis Property Marking Machine if they … Continued
As you are aware, Child & Youth Mental Health is at the top of everyone’s agenda. Children and families in Sligo and Leitrim need to be aware of what services there are to support them from a mental health perspective. … Continued
A New Volunteer Centre is Coming to Leitrim in 2020 Notice of Public meeting in Bee Park Resource Centre, Manorhamilton on Wednesday the 20th November 2019 re the new centre for Leitrim. Volunteer Ireland (VI) is delighted to announce that … Continued
Strategic Planning Workshops for Community Groups Does your Community Group have a long term plan? Leitrim Development Company will hold strategic planning workshops on 7th and 14th of November at 7pm in their building in Drumshanbo to assist groups … Continued
Alcohol Licensing affects how alcohol is served in your community. How many licenses, are they bars, dining or off-sales, what time they can stay open until? and so on. The North West Regional Drug & Alcohol Task Force is … Continued
Friday 7th of June until Sunday the 16th of June. #menshealthmatters #menshealthweek Men’s Health week (MHW) is an annual event to encourage men to take a more proactive role in managing their health, and to promote awareness about different … Continued
Do you want to take action for the environment? This gathering is the perfect opportunity to meet others who are interested in, and working for, positive change for our future. Together we will share knowledge and experience, as well as … Continued
Make a date in your diary for May the 17th 2019 as The Ballroom Of Romance, Glenfarne, celebrate the role of community choirs in our border region with a choral spectacular. Songs are stories reflecting who we are and singing … Continued
Manorhamilton – Ballinamore – Carrick on Shannon The Dock, Carrick on Shannon – Wednesday 8thMay at 8pm Ballinamore Library – Thursday 9thMay at 6pm The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton – Friday 10thMay at 8pm The Creative Ireland Open Call is a … Continued
Irish Rural Link will hold its Annual Conference on Monday 27th May 2019 in the Sheraton Hotel, Athlone, 9am – 2.30pm . The Conference will be opened by European Commissioner Phil Hogan, with responsibility for Agriculture and will explore the … Continued
LEITRIM SPORTS PARTNERSHIP – SAFEGUARDING 3 COURSE Leitrim Sports Partnership are running a Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person course on Thursday the 9th of May from 7pm to 10pm in Leitrim County Council offices. Every club/organisation should designate a person … Continued
THE VERSAILLES PROGRAMME – REMEMBERING LEITRIM WW1 DEAD The Versailles Project – a Peace IV World War 1 Memorial Project – will be holding events in Leitrim during May. With a talk in the Church Of Ireland, Manorhamilton on May … Continued
For over three years now many local people have been working hard at driving forward the social, economic and environmental development of Manorhamilton and its wider catchment area. That group, along with Leitrim County Council, secured REDZ (Rural Economic Development … Continued
Thirty-five Events are taking place across Co. Leitrim this weekend in celebration of the Big Hello. The events are listed below. For more details check with your local group through someone in the community or on Facebook for times and … Continued
Does your community have environmental initiatives? It’s time to share and learn. Why not take part in an expo event for the North West? The Irish Environmental Network is hosting ‘Local Environmental Networks – Working together for a Local Sustainable … Continued
Sleep What Every Parent Needs To Know Tusla’s Public Awareness Week is taking place from May 13th – May 19th 2019 and this marks an opportunity to highlight and create awareness of the range of supports that are available to … Continued
Wild Words Workshops Offer! For primary schools, pre-schools and other groups that work with children – Wild Words Children’s Book Festival, is offering your group the chance to host exciting and creative workshops by one of the expert facilitators at … Continued
Please share with your group members Leitrim PPN group members are invited to attend the General, or Plenary, Meeting of Leitrim PPN. This takes place on Wed. April 3rd at 8:00 pm at the Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo. Please … Continued
A public meeting of Leitrim Joint Policing Committee will take place on Monday 11th March at 7.30pm in the Bush Hotel in Carrick on Shannon. All members of the public can attend. Members of the public can put … Continued
This month sees the return of the annual AOIFE (Association of Festival and Events) Pop Up Advice Clinic to engage with the 30 plus Festivals and event organisers in the County. The Leitrim Advice Clinic will be held in the … Continued
What Is Leitrim Sports Partnership’s Sports Club Programme Grant For? One of the aims of Leitrim Sports Partnership is to increase participation in sport and physical activity among all persons in County Leitrim. Leitrim Sports Partnership is looking to … Continued
A research report to be launched this Friday finds Family Carers in North Leitrim are under significant pressure in their role being in a rural area brings additional pressures and burdens. Launch – The Sculpture Centre, Manorhamilton, Friday 30th Nov. at 11:30 am.
Special offer to Leitrim PPN Member Groups. Leitrim Arts Office are doing a great ‘2 for 1’ ticket offer for Leitrim Writing/Reading groups and PPN member groups for the Iron Mountain Literature Festival this weekend coming. It’s a cracking line-up … Continued
Getting Ireland Brexit Ready – a public information campaign was launched by the government last Thursday. As part of the campaign, public outreach events will be held across the country over successive weeks. Events will take place on the following … Continued
When out and about and at meetings with groups we hear so often that our people are leaving and how hard it is for shops and businesses to stay open in rural areas. What can we do to reverse the … Continued
Celebrating World Mental Health Week In Leitrim 8th – 14th October 2018 Promoting Mental Wellbeing in Leitrim Everyone in Leitrim is invited to participate in a range of activities to raise awareness about the very important topic of mental health. Events and … Continued
WHAT ARE YOU DOING ON CULTURE NIGHT? On the evening of Friday September 21st, Leitrim comes alive with events across the county. So start planning your evening now – and remember, everything is free! BALLINAMORE Culture BALLINAMORE … Continued
For Youth Workers/Volunteers, The NYCI Youth Arts Programme in partnership with Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board Youth Office invites you to join your colleagues at our: Youth Arts Networking Day & Training Workshop (Using Drama in Youth Work)Date: Tuesday, 18th … Continued
Community Finance and Fundraising were the clear topics of interest to Leitrim PPN members when asked what your groups could use more information on. We are hosting a Community Finance Information Session on Sept. 13th for all Leitrim PPN Members. … Continued
Leitrim Memory Cafe is a safe social gathering for people with Alzheimer’s or dementia and their families get to chat with each other over a relaxed cuppa. There is also an informative talk by an expert at each cafe. … Continued
INVITATION -COME ALONG AND FIND OUT MORE ABOUT MAKING DECISIONS FOR LEITRIM Leitrim Public Participation Network is made up of community and voluntary groups across Leitrim. If you enjoy community activities it’s more than likely you’re part of the membership. … 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. Breast Cancer Awareness She is available to talk to women’s groups in across … Continued
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
Recycle your waste electrical and electronic goods for free
Next week – on Monday 3rd and Tuesday 4th July – volunteers from GEAI (Good Energies Alliance Ireland) and IT Sligo will knock on Ballinamore doors to find out how its households use energy and how much it costs them. … Continued