April 2019

NEWSLETTERInishowen Development Partnership

Inside this issue: September 2019

St. Mary's Road, BuncranaTel: 074 93 62218Email: enquiries@inishowen.iePound Street, CarndonaghTel: 074 93 73083Email: info@inishowen.ie

Offices:

Web: www.inishowen.ie

‘working to achieve positive change in the lives of people and groups in Inishowen'

Career Advice & EmploymentSupportSkillnet for InishowenNew 'ACE' ProgrammeEnterprise SupportsWelcome of the NationalSocial Enterprise PolicyCommunity Food InitiativeYouth Projects SupportedVarious TrainingOpportunitiesInishowen EmployerBreakfast BriefingMedLit Online Training Tool

Careers Advice & Employment SupportAutumn is a time of change and can be the perfect time of year to learn a new skill, update your currentskill-set or to find a job that is right for you! Staff from IDP’s Employment Support Team can offer you FREE1:2:1 support and guidance that will help you make informed choices to enhance your future careerprospects. Services available include:

Local, Affordable, Focused Training in Inishowen?Innovation Inishowen – Pilot Skillnet ProposalIDP held two information sessions for Employers across the peninsula to getfurther information on the proposal to apply for a pilot Skillnet for Inishowen.Skillnet is an option to provide affordable, focused training and opportunities forcontinuing professional development for your company. Helen Nolan,Chairperson of IDP welcomed this opportunity saying “We in IDP are looking toseek interest in developing a pilot for Inishowen and offer opportunities forbusiness to upskill or cross-skill and ultimately raise the skill levels across thepeninsula.” Training such as in-company or external sessions in co-operationwith other companies in the areas of marketing, transport management, leanprocessing, CIPD -HR & Finance as well as an opportunity for industry sessionsas part of professional CPD activity and peer networking could becomeavailable under this pilot programme. For more info log on to www.skillsnet.ie orcontact Ana@inishowen.ie or phone IDP Buncrana on 0749362218.

Careers Advice and Support CV Preparation and Design Advice on Suitable Training Courses and Other Options available* (*Apprenticeships, Traineeships, Employment Programmes etc.)· Assistance to Find a Job Interview Advice and Preparation Training in Job Seeking Skills Cover Letters and Completing Application Forms

Appointments are available throughout Inishowen, so why not get in touchtoday for a chat!

‘ACE’ PILOTPROGRAMMELAUNCHED BY IDP‘ACE’- ACHIEVINGCHANGE EFFECTIVELY

The ‘ACE’ (Achieving Change Effectively)

‘working to achieve positive change in the lives of people and groups in Inishowen'

The ‘ACE’ (Achieving Change Effectively)Pilot Programme was offered by InishowenDevelopment Partnership in June 2019. Thecourse was facilitated by Annette Patton andCarmel Gallagher and was hosted byQuigley’s Point Community Centre.The aim of the programme is to provide anopportunity to boost participants’ self-confidence and achieve effective change intheir everyday lives.The ‘ACE’ programme was well received bythe participants as evidenced by theirfeedback.“I liked the way the course was delivered andthe people on the course”;

“The setting was good; I liked the 5 Chairs/5Choices video and class exercises on ourbehaviour styles”;“I liked the openness of the course in termsof getting to be heard and that what we weresaying was understood”;“I enjoyed the group work and discussionswe had; I think we learned a lot by listening toeach other’s challenges and experiences”; “I liked that it was a small group, andeveryone was relaxed and talked openly; thetwo ladies that facilitated made us feel thatthey were part of the group and talked openlyalso”; “I definitely feel more positive about what Iwant and I’m in a good mindset”.

100% Attendance for PALTraining Course

ParticipantsLeft to right; Carmel Gallagher (Tutor), Sharon Joyce,Margaret Grant, Patrick de Brún, Margaret Mullan, ClaireMc Monagle, Annette Patton (Tutor) Missing fromphotograph Tara Mc Colgan

PAL (Personal Approaches to Living) courseparticipants who achieved 100% attendance. ThePersonal Development QQI Level 4 course washeld in Spraoi agus Sport, Carndonagh.Course Tutor: Annette Patton commented that thiswas the first time that a group achieved 100%attendance and is testimony to the level ofcommitment and interest in achieving the bestoutcome for themselves. PAL has been running inthe Peninsula for the past 7 years

Seated Left to right: Joanna McDaid,Sharon Quinn, LouiseCrumlish, Annette Patton (Tutor), Shauna Crumlish, BredaDoherty and James Cunningham.

BUSINESSSUPPORTS

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This Event brought local Women Entrepreneurs together to meet one another, share andlearn from each other. Participants heard stories from three Speakers, each localbusiness owners and doing well. There was learning in hearing about their challenges andopportunities and why self-employment met their own individual and creative needs. Thekey message was “think global, l ive local”. The Event also provided an opportunity for these women to draw up their own “IndividualAction Plan” to grow their businesses for greater success. Areas explored included:

Purpose, Vision and PlanningCustomer Engagement and strategies usedPromotion strategy, methods and tools usedSkil ls and Talents of themselves and their workforceHow to manage Work Life balance.

A Business Success Workshop was held on 17th June 2019 inBuncrana, Inishowen to celebrate the 20th anniversary of theDonegal Women in Business Network and targeted local Womenalready in Business.The Event was hosted by In ishowen Development Partnership Enterpr iseUnit and was faci l i tated by Dar ina Eades, Management Solut ions, Burt ,In ishowen Co. Donegal

"ACCURATE FINANCIAL RECORDKEEPING IS CRUCIAL TO YOUR

BUSINESS"W i t h o u t g o o d r e c o r d s i t i s s i m p l y i m p o s s i b l e

t o d e t e r m i n e t h e p r o f i t a b i l i t y o r f i n a n c i a lc o n d i t i o n o f y o u r b u s i n e s s " o u r l o c a l

b u s i n e s s o w n e r s k n o w t h e b e n e f i t s o f t h eK e e p i n g R e c o r d s W o r k s h o p . "

National Social EnterprisePolicy welcomed by IDP

Inishowen Development Partnership, alongwith the representative body for thecountry’s local development companies,has welcomed the publication of theNational Social Enterprise Policy forIreland.Joint CEO of IDP, Shauna McClenaghansaid “it is essential that this growing,vibrant and much needed sector has asupportive framework and is recognised forthe positive impact on individuals in ourcommunity”Helen Nolan, chairperson of IDP and also ofSpraoi agus Spórt an award winninginnovative social enterprise in Carndonagh,added that groups l ike hers and the other20+ groups in the peninsula “need furthersupport to provide for gaps in serviceprovision and meet the needs in thecommunity”.Ireland’s 49 local development companiesdeliver extensive social enterprise supportsalongside other programmes such as thenational social inclusion programme(SICAP), LEADER, Local EmploymentServices, Jobs Club, Tús, Rural SocialScheme, CE Schemes and more to 173,000individuals and almost 15,000 communitygroups annually.“IDP is looking forward to playing a centralrole in ensuring the success of the newpolicy” Shauna concluded.

‘working to achieve positive change in the lives of people and groups in Inishowen'

safefood to fund 14 new community foodprojects over 3 years

S u c c e s s f o rI n i s h o w e n a sr e c i p i e n t o f2 0 1 9 - 2 2C o m m u n i t yF o o dI n i t i a t i v e

Inishowen Development Partnership, inassociation with the Inishowen FamilyAction Network (IFAN), is roll ing out theprogramme in sites across the peninsula.Already IDP hosted a special network eventto launch the programme and tell peoplemore about init iative on May 25th inBuncrana in the grounds of Scoil Iosagain.The BBQ and picnic style event, offered arelaxed, fun and interactive event forfamilies, with stalls from local providers. Denise McCool, Project Co-Ordinator forInishowen noted “there was information onhealthy eating options for families with thelocal l ibrary service also in attendance.Shauna McClenaghan was “delighted thatwe have been given the opportunity to onceagain be involved with this init iative. Wefound the first programme hugely beneficialand positive for families and the widercommunity, so we are delighted to beinvolved in this new programme. Alreadypilots have started in the area and networkevent was a fun day out for all the family”

SICAP September 2019

322Individuals Supported

36 courses 125 QQI awards

Goal 1: Supporting Communities

Goal 2: Supporting Individuals

Inishowen Development Partnership is a local development organisation that works to achieve positive change in the lives of people and groups in Donegal. Inishowen Development Partnership aims to tackle poverty and inequality, promote social inclusion and create a stronger community. It does this by working collaboratively with community/ voluntary organisations, statutory & social partners

17People supported

into Self-employment

19People

supported into Employment

32Community

Groups Supported

255Individuals

Participated in Lifelong Learning Activities

TRAINING COURSES PROVIDED

393Children & Young People Supported

Digital SkillsECDL

Facebook for BusinessFood Safety

Keeping RecordPAL

Soft SkillsStepping Stones

SYOB

• Allergen Awareness Workshop• Barista Workshop• Bookkeeping Manual and Computerised• Spreadsheets• Word Processing• Food Safety• Communications• Computer Applications• Customer Service

AUTUMN TRAINING COURSES 2019I N I S H O W E N D E V E L O P M E N T P A R T N E R S H I P

'working to achieve positive change in the lives of the people and groups in Inishowen'

SUBJECT TO FUNDING AND DEMAND

*part funded by Donegal ETB CommunityEducation Supports Programme

*funded through Taste4Success Skillsnet

Contact Details Phone: 074 93 62218

Email: enquiries@inishowen.ie

Allergen AwarenessWorkshopDuration: 1/2-dayCost: €15

Bookkeeping - Manual &Computerised (SAGE)QQI L5Duration: 12 weeks x 4 hrsCost: €70

Child Welfare & ProtectionBasic Awareness CourseDuration: 4 hrsCost: Free

Communications QQI L4Duration: 7 days x 6 hrsCost: *Eligibility criteria

Computer Literacy QQI L3Duration: 8 weeks x 2 hrsCost: €35

Computer Applications QQIL4Duration: 10 weeks x 2.5 hrsCost: €45

Community DevelopmentDuration: 45 hrsCost: €55

Digital Skills Duration: 5 weeks x 2 hrsCost: Free

ECDL: ICS SkillsDuration: 17 weeks x 6 hrsCost: €275

Electronics QQI L4Duration: 10 weeks x 4 hrsCost: €45

Essentials of Starting a FoodBusiness WorkshopDuration: 1/2 dayCost: TBC

Facebook for BusinessDuration: 3hr WorkshopCost: €10

BaristaDuration: 1-dayCost: *Free eligibility criteria

Customer ServiceExcellence WorkshopDuration: 1 day x 7 hrsCost: €10

Food Safety CIEH L2Duration: 1-dayCost: €50

AUTUMN TRAINING COURSES 2019I N I S H O W E N D E V E L O P M E N T P A R T N E R S H I P

'working to achieve positive change in the lives of the people and groups in Inishowen'

SUBJECT TO FUNDING AND DEMAND

Contact Details Phone: 074 93 62218

Email: enquiries@inishowen.ie

Social Analysis QQI L6Duration: 7 hrs x 5 daysCost: €65

Social Media Training Duration: 3 hrsCost: €10

Soft Skills Crafting ProgDuration: 6 weeks x 2 hrsCost: €5

SYOBDuration: 2 days x 7.5 hrs pdCost: €20

Woodwork QQI L4Duration: 10 weeks x 4 hrsCost: €45

Work Experience QQI L4Duration: 4 days x 7 hrsCost: *Eligibility criteria

*part funded by Donegal ETB CommunityEducation Supports Programme

*funded through Taste4Success Skillsnet

ROS WorkshopDuration: 3 hrs 2 eveningsCost: €10

Personal Effectiveness -Stepping Stones QQI L3Duration: 6 days x 3 hrsCost: Free

MedLit Digital SkillsDuration: 4 days x 2 hoursCost: Free

Keeping RecrordsDuration: 1 day 9am - 5 pmCost: €10

Global Development QQI L6Duration: 6 days x 7 hrsCost: €65

Food Safety inc HACCP QQI L4Duration: 2 daysCost: *Free eligibility criteria

'WORKING TO ACHIEVE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE LIVES OF PEOPLE AND GROUPS IN INISHOWEN'

Employment Support &

Programmes

Training (Accredited & Non

Accredited)

Health & Well-being

Social Entrepreneurship

Family Support

Community Capacity Building

Youth Participation & Development

Digital Skills

SDG's Development Education

Warmer Homes

Farm Sustainability

Our ProgrammesSICAP

RSSLEADEREmpathy &

Good Relations Youth Citizenship /Leadership Changemakers

TUSCE ChildcareYouth Social

Justice Programme

Job ClubJob Initiative IT Training

Digital SkillsSocial

Prescribing Community Food InitiativeFamily Support

EU Media Literacy Worldwise

Global Schools Starting up in Self-employment

Self Employment Supports

S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 0 , I S S U E 3 O N L I N E T R E N D S

Youth ProjectsGary Duffy & Niamh Clerkin, Youth Workers

St Muras National School took part in IDP's PEACE IV funded‘GREAT’ Programme -(Good Relations, Empathy and Tolerance).The GREAT Programme aims to support young people in theunderstanding of Empathy both on an individual basis and in theircommunities leading to the development of good relations andbuilding friendships across divided communities. This programme isdesigned to assist young people on their journeys to reach their fullpotential and capabilities, to make an impact in today's world,accepting and respecting each other and also making a positivechange to their communities. The GREAT programme is designed toinspire young people to make a difference.Through this programme, St Muras National School had to complete acommunity project so the young people organised to have a bake saleand donate all profits to I.C.A.R.E. (Inishowen Childrens AutismRelated Education). The young people decided on fundraising forI.C.A.R.E after they took part in the world Autism awareness day walkwith I.C.A.R.E. There they saw that it’s a vital resource and itdeserves more support.

St Muras National School Feeling ‘GREAT’

Chance ProjectInishowen Peninsula received their certificates at a special presentationin Buncrana Youth Club, having successfully completed the CHANCEProject- a programme in personal and skills development, fundedthrough the International Fund for Ireland’s Personal Youth DevelopmentProgramme (PYDP). CHANCE was created to help young peopledevelop skills that will enable them to progress into training, furthereducation or employment. The blended programme offered a combination of skills training, personaldevelopment and leisure activities to identify appropriate pathways forthe participants to progress into education, training or work. The guest’s ceremony included newly elected County Mayor, CllrNicholas Crossan as well as Paddy Harte, Chair of the International Fundfor Ireland. Congratulating the fifteen graduates of the programme, MrHarte said: “We were delighted to support this project through our PYDPprogramme, as it typifies the positive impact and change that we arecommitted to delivering in communities around the border counties andin Northern Ireland. Sometimes traditional youth efforts are not effectivein engaging with young people or the complex and polarising issues thatthey face, and new ideas and new approaches are needed. PYDP isdesigned for young people who feel let down or left behind. It aims tohelp young people build and develop life skills that foster good relations,build confidence and resilience and make them more employable.

Fifteen young people from across the

Education and Social OutingThe CHANCE Project visiting the ulster American

Folk park in Omagh.

The bake sale was on the 14th June 2019 and was a huge success, the young people raised € 571 for I.C.A.R.E.This project has been supported by the EU’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programme Body(SEUPB). For more information on the GREAT Programme please contact niamh@inishowen.ie

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S E P T E M B E R 2 0 2 0 , I S S U E 3 O N L I N E T R E N D SCross border SummerTrips 2019

Some of the InishowenParticipants on the first of foursummer trips as part of the Crossborder Older People’s project inconjunction with WatersideShared Village's PEACE IVProgramme. Photo shows IDPstaff, Mary McGeehan & CarmelGallagher on the Cross borderOlder People’s programme on the1st trip to Glenarm Castle & TulipFestival. Trips proved verypopular with 36 older people fromInishowen on each trip.

CommunicationsQQI L4

Participants on our Communications module L4 in Serenity House, Moville. This hands oncommunications course focuses on all the critical elements, allowing you to leave the course with aplan to build your self confidence and improve your communication techniques. The course isoffered on a part-time basis – a total of 42 hours. The programme duration is 7 full days (1 day aweek).

Charlie Bonnar:"Very

informative...and alot of fun. I found it

good for sharpeningup my computer,

emailing, and socialnetworking skills!"

Liam McDermott:"Because of the courseI'm more confident withI.T. and with applyingfor jobs in the future. I

enjoyed the socialaspect of being on thecourse and meeting

new people!"

‘working to achieve positive change in the lives of people and groups in Inishowen'

The Chance Participants who successfullycompleted their ECDL Course recently in

Buncrana.

was established in 2007 following a wideconsultation with families and those agenciesand organisations supporting families inInishowen. IFAN’s mission is “To create anenvironment for a joined up and integratedapproach to supporting parents, carers, childrenand young people l iving in Inishowen”. IFAN isan interagency collaborative network workingacross the sectors seeking to promote a co-ordinated approach to service provisionensuring quality and accessibil i ty of services.The vision for IFAN is “To strive for acooperative, multi-agency approach tosupporting parents, carers, families, childrenand young people in Inishowen”. IFAN iscoordinated by IDP.

IFANInishowen Family Action Netowrk

Inishowen EmployerBreakfast Briefing May2019

Cross Border SharedHeritage PEACE IV Project

Fantastic andfascinating talk on‘Brehon Law’ heldthis month in AnGrianan Hotel as

of the Cross Border SharedHeritagePEACE IV Project. Thankyou to our guest speaker Martin Mellon(Chairperson of Cineál Eoghain) whogave such a wonderful presentation. Itwas great to see so many peopleattend the event during a busy‘Heritage Week’ throughout Donegal.Thanks to Cáit Ní Cheallaigh whoprovided us with some beautiful Harpmusic at the event. For furtherinformation on upcoming events andprogrammes please contact: TraceyMcRory at Inishowen DevelopmentPartnership 074 93 62218 Email:tracey@inishowen.ie This Project issupported by the European Union’sPEACE IV Programme, managed bythe Special EU Programmes Body(SEUPB)

American EmbassyNiamh Clerkin, YouthProject Worker,PEACE IVProgramme visitedthe AmericanEmbassy to discussour youth projects.

Our Job Club team, Marie Monahan & Aisling Sheehy, weredelighted to attend a recent Breakfast Briefing event forlocal Inishowen Employers. The event was very wellorganised by staff at the local Intreo-Employment & SupportServices and held in the Inishowen Gateway Hotel. MarieMonahan, Job Club Coordinator, delivered a presentationat the event, to inform the local business community aboutthe services available to them at Inishowen DevelopmentPartnership. The Job Club team are in contact with localEmployers on a daily basis, assisting them with theirrecruitment needs. It is great to see the strong links thathave been built up over the years with our Inishowenbusiness community, which is why employers return timeand time again to avail of this great free service. If youwould like to discuss your upcoming vacancies, please callAisling Sheehy/Marie Monahan on (074) 9362218.

Marie Monahan & AislingSheehy, Job Club Staff

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Parents Plus ProgrammeParents Plus Children's Programmecoming to Buncrana starting on Tuesdayevenings from 1st October. Sign up forthe course using this linkhttps://forms.gle/RghfGcZ3QmD2R7raA…or by contacting Bairbre directly in theoffice on 0871736667 or by email tobairbre.parenthub@gmail.com#parentsplus

Community LeadershipSpread theword in yournetworksplease folks

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Launch of MedLit on-line Training ToolIDP recently launched the on-line training tool developed through theMedLit Project. Women were invited to come along and learn moreabout this free tool to support migrant women’s media literacy,followed by a delicious lunch of Syrian food. Thanks to Asmaa forproviding the wonderful array of food.What’s on offer? MedLit offersfree training in IT, basic computer skills, social media, web search,information and support for migrant women living in Inishowen. The onlinelearning platform is a tool to help you increase understanding and learn newdigital skills such as using the internet, booking a flight, searching for healthservice etc.

What is Media Literacy? Media literacy is closely related to activeengagement in democratic life, to citizenship and the ability to exercisejudgment critically and independently. The concept covers different mediasuch as broadcasting, video, radio, press, through various channels:traditional, internet, social media. Media can facilitate the integration ofrefugees and migrants in a new country by providing access to informationabout available education, health or other services or about political andadministrative information on the host country, as well as support systemsand organisations available. They can also support the learning of the hostcountry language, looking for a job, getting qualifications recognised.

Further Information contact Sinead or Denise at IDP 074-9362218 Email: sinead@inishowen.ie or denise@inishowen.ie

The project funded under ERASMUS PLUS ,“Media Literacy for refugee, asylum seeking and migrant women”, aims to contributeto the integration of refugee, asylum seeking and migrant women in six EU Member States namely Austria, Greece,Ireland, Italy,

Malta and the UK.