Embed Size (px)
Citation preview
MONAGHAN PPN News 18th March
2016
Welcome everybody to the first of our March edition of Monaghan Public Participation Network e-bulletin.
We would firstly like to extend a big welcome to the following new members who have joined us since our last bulletin.
Tru Parish Office Muckno Triathlon Club Monaghan United Football Club Wattlebridge Boxing Club Monaghan Community Network
We look forward to meeting with you in the near future:
Remember you do not have to be a member of a group to avail of community news and events. Join our Monaghan Citizens Forum and keep up to date with all our news.
Another busy month is ahead of us with lots of community events happening county wide. There are also opportunities for funding and training programmes so if you are interested in any of them contact the relevant person or myself and I would be happy to lead you in the right direction.
Thank you to all of you who sent in your news to us, it is always good to hear from you all. Remember, the purpose of producing this e-bulletin on a fortnightly basis is to facilitate the flow of information to you all on issues relevant to the community and voluntary sector. Issues such as
WELCOME
2016 March
funding/grants, training opportunities, employment opportunities and news and events.
If you have any notifications you would like included in our e-letter, please e-mail me as per details below.
Remember, my role is to support and represent you so if you ever have any queries please either email me or call me at 047 73750 .
Kind Regards
[email protected] [email protected] Follow us on facebook Monaghan Participation Network
Angela Graham Clones /Ballybay MdTom Freeman Carrickmacross/Castleblayney MDMichael Connolly Environment Electoral CollegePat Merrick Environment Electoral CollegePackie Kelly Social Inclusion Electoral CollegeSiobhan McKenna Social Inclusion Electoral CollegeLinda Moore Community and Voluntary Electoral CollegeNoel Carney Community and Voluntary Electoral CollegeEmer Brennan Tidy Towns NetworkAngela Kelly Community Alert NetworkAlex Watson Chairperson & Arts NetworkAndrew McCaul Heritage NetworkRobertWilson County Monaghan Community NetworkChrissie Walker Older Persons NetworkFionaMcCaffrey Jones Womens NetworkMaureen Mc Intyre Youth Services Network
Orla Cassin SPC Economic Development & Enterprise Michael Connolly SPC Economic Development & EnterprisePaddy Sherry SPC Environment and TransportConan Connolly SPC Environment and TransportAnja Nohlen SPC Social, Cultural and Community DevelopmentNoel Carney SPC Social , Cultural and Community DevelopmentHenry Blackburn SPC Social, Cultural and Community DevelopmentLorraine Cunningham SPC Social, Cultural and Community Development
YOUR SECRETARIAT
YOUR reps
Fiona Keenan O’Brien SPC Social, Cultural and Community DevelopmentUrsula McKenna SPC Social,Cultural and Community DevelopmentFiona McCaffrey Jones SPC Housing incl Fire and Civil ProtectionMarc Mullen SPC Housing incl Fire and Civil ProtectionTom Freeman SPC Housing incl Fire and Civil ProtectionTeresa Carolan SPC Housing incl Fire and Civil ProtectionPJ Harte Joint Policing CommitteeMichael Watters Joint Policing CommitteeEugene Treanor Joint Policing CommitteeBrendan McNally Joint Policing CommitteeEdel Fitzsimons Joint Policing CommitteeEmer Brennan Local Community Development CommitteeBreege Lenihan Local Community Development CommitteeRobert Wilson Local Community Development CommitteeNoel Carney Local Community Development CommitteePackie Kelly Local Community Development CommitteeMary Marron Municipal District – CarrickmacrossSiobhan McKenna Municipal District – MonaghanShauna Tierney Municipal District – Clones
REMEMBER YOU MUST BE A MEMBER TO BE ELIGIBLE !Join PPN Here________________________________
The Ireland Funds have a Small Grants fund open for Local Community Groups with applications required to be submitted by 4th April. The themes of the Grant Programme are:
1.Arts and Culture
2. Education
3. Community Development
4. Peace and Reconciliation
THE Ireland fund announces small grant scheme
Key FeaturesMaximum award of €10,000/ £8,000Typically for small projects or organisations that are building relationship with The Ireland FundsRelatively simple application processTighter eligibility criteria to improve success rateOne application per organisationDeadline April 4th 2016 at 5pmDecisions announced beginning of JulyDownload the ‘Advice to Applicants’ presentation – grant-workshops-presentation-2016
For more go to https://www.theirelandfunds.org/
Monaghan County Council wishes to advise the public that the 2016 Housing Grants Schemes are now open and applications are being accepted for the schemes outlined below:
Housing Adaptation Grant for People with DisabilitiesMobility Aids Grant for People with Mobility/Disability NeedsHousing Aid for Older People Grant (66 years or over)
If you wish to apply for any of these schemes, please ensure you submit your application as soon as possible in order to have it fully assessed and considered. Please also ensure applications are completed in full and that all requested information is submitted with the application. No applications will be processed until all information is received.
Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Housing Grants section of our website.
Alternatively you may contact the Housing Grants Office by telephone on 047 30503 or in person at our housing department in Monaghan County Council Offices, The Glen, Monaghan.
MONAGHAN county council housing grants now open
Monaghan Tourism are in the process of preparing the “What’s on in County Monaghan - May to December 2016” brochure.
Can you please let Ann Burke, Monaghan County Council know if you have any event(s) that your voluntary organisation would like included in this year’s brochure. Any event(s) must be relevant to the Tourism Sector.
Please contact Ann Burke, Economic Development , Monaghan County Council, Tel 047 30533 or e-mail [email protected]
Monaghan Sports Partnership / Peace Link Inclusive Multi-Sport ClubThe inclusive multi-sport club continues at the Peace Link in Clones every month and we thank Clones Photography Group for capturing some great pictures of the children last month.The inclusive club is for children with a disability from age 5 -16 years of age and their siblings and is run on a monthly basis. The next date is Saturday March 26th at the Peacelink, Clones from 1.30-3.30pm. The participants will get an opportunity to try different fun active games and activities will be conducted by qualified vetted coaches.This club is unique in that they cater for children with physical, intellectual, learning and sensory disabilities and also accommodate their siblings and parents which is a fantastic way to promote family interaction through the medium of sport and physical activity. Parents will also have free gym use during the club. I have attached poster with full details.Places are limited on this club and a completed application form is required. Cost is €4 per child participating. Pre Registration is essential. For more information or to register a child please contact the Peace Link on 047-52638. New Disability Awareness in Sport WorkshopMonaghan Sports Partnership presents a new Disability Awareness in Sport Workshop. This is an awareness building workshop aimed at anyone involved in sport or physical activity that would like to learn more
MONAGHAN SPORTS PARTNERSHIP news
MONAGHAN TOURISM 2016 BROCHURE
about offering opportunities for people with disabilities to participate in their school, club or organisation.The first course in Monaghan is taking place March 22nd, Castleblayney Enterprise Centre from 7pm-9pm. Limited places available. Cost is €15.To book a place please contact Dean Mc Elroy, Sports Inclusion Development Officer on 087-2623956. National Bike Week 2016Monaghan Sports Partnership on behalf of Monaghan County Council will be coordinating a series of events to take place for National Bike Week (11th – 19th June).We are currently looking for expressions of interest from community groups regarding a Bike Week event in your locality – this could be a fun event for children, an adult ‘learn to cycle’ event, bike fixing, bike to work etc. All events should be open to the general public and of a non-competitive nature and may involve local Schools where possible. The goal of Bike Week is to encourage more people to consider getting on a bike for the first time or taking out their old bike to cycle to work, school, to the shops or just for leisure. To request an expression of interest form, please contact the Sports Partnership Office at 042-9755126. Closing date for expressions of interest is Wednesday 23rd March 2016 at 5.00pm
Walk this Way – Monaghan Walking Leader Training Course The Irish Heart Foundation in conjunction with Monaghan Sports Partnership and HSE Health Promotion will run a Community Walking Leader Training Course, April 23rd-24th in Monaghan Town (venue TBC). The training is primarily aimed at those wishing to lead a local walking group or promote walking in their community or workplace. The course comprises of a weekend of training and a follow up 4 week leader task to try out your new walking leader skills. Irish Heart Foundation, HSE Health Promotion and Sport Ireland are subsidising the course and there is a nominal fee of €50 which will cover your training, materials and two lunches. The course will run on Saturday April 23rd, 9am-5pm and Sunday April 24th, 9am-2.00pm. During the weekend you will gain a greater understanding of the health benefits of walking, learn to develop and lead a local walking session for mixed fitness levels, receive advice on starting a new walking group or promoting an existing group and gain a greater understanding of posture, technique, stretching and safety issues for a successful walk. Set yourself on the path to success and keep your New Year’s resolutions on track. For more information on the course or to register please contact Monaghan Sports Partnership office at 042-9755126 before 31st March. Also please feel free to pass this information on to anyone you know.
Monaghan Local Enterprise Office have announced their Spring / Summer training programme for Monaghan LEO. All courses are available to be booked online on www.localenterprise.ie/monaghan. I would appreciate it if you could share information will your relevant contacts. If you require hard copies of the programme for offices and / or events please contact Blaithin O’Reilly at 047 71818 or e-mail [email protected]
Monaghan Town Library will hold the following events/activities over the next Month and over the Easter 1916 Centenary:
Saturday, 19th March - Easter Art Workshops Monday to Wednesday, 21st, 22nd & 23rd March - 1916
Commemorative Art Project Thursday, 24th March - Clayotic Easter Workshops Tuesday, 29th March - National Print Museum - Pop-up Print shop -
Special 1916 Proclamation Workshop Tuesday, 29th March - Scéalta Sí (Fairy Stories) of Sinéad Bean De
Valera, with renowned storyteller Seosamh Ó Maolalaí
Booking is essential, as places are limited. Telephone 047-81830 or email [email protected]
Monaghan local enterprise office spring/summer training programme
Monaghan town library news
Monaghan County Council launches campaign to promote Monaghan as a place to live, work, visit and do business
During Enterprise Week in Monaghan last week, Eamonn O’Sullivan, Chief Executive of Monaghan County Council officially launched a new on-line brochure called ‘Things to Know About Monaghan’. The brochure can be viewed by clicking on the following link http://monaghanbusiness.com/onlinebrochure/index2.htmlMonaghan County Council is keen to get the message out that Monaghan is a great place to work, visit, invest and do business in and that the county has many key advantages in this regard. Advantages like:
o The border location - providing strategic access to the UK market and access to key airports and ferry ports
o The strong work ethico A wide selection of available properties for retail, industry and
commercial office useo A low cost business location
A key target market for this promotion is the Monaghan Diaspora and the aim is to encourage those with Monaghan links to come back and set up or expand their companies in the county. We need your help to get this message out so please support the initiative and forward the link to the brochure to friends and family overseas.
Monaghan County Council and the business community of Monaghan town have come together and established a Town Team to promote the business in the town. Under the banner “Monaghan Has It” a number of initiatives will be rolled out over the coming months. You can keep up to date by logging onto their dedicated website Monaghanhasit.ie and they also have a quarterly newsletter. You can view the latest newsletter here
Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Services
Carrickmacross Primary Care Centre
HSE Safetalk Training programme
Monaghan a place to live, work, visit and do business
Monaghan HAS IT NEWS
Donaghmoyne Road Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan
Date Location Time Closing date for Applications
Wednesday 20th & Thursday 21st April 2016
Child Wellbeing Centre, CastleblayneyLink to map of location
9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. x 2 days (Tea/Coffee & Lunch provided)
Wednesday 30th March 2016
Please find enclosed ASIST (Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training) application. This training is aimed at professionals and individuals who are working in an area where they are likely to come into contact with someone who is at risk of suicide. If you are interested in attending, please complete and return the application form by the deadline noted. Places are limited to twenty four participants on each course; therefore preference has to be given to potential participants who are working within the Cavan and Monaghan areas. For information on all co-ordinating sites please visit www.nosp.ie
Due to the high demand for places, a received application is not a guarantee of a place on the next available workshop. A waiting list will be maintained and you will be contacted as and when a place becomes available on future workshops scheduled.
To request an application form please contact Emer at details below:
Emer Mulligan, Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention, HSE Cavan Monaghan Mental Health Services, Carrickmacross Primary Care Centre, Donaghmoyne Road, Carrickmacross, Co Monaghan.Email: [email protected], Tel: 086 1717563.
FAMILY CARERS IRELAND TRAINING PROGRAMMES
Email: [email protected] Web: www.familycarers.ie
NEW LOCAL BUS ROUTES IN MONAGHAN TOWN
The Transport Co-Ordination Unit (TCU) which looks after rural transport in Co Monaghan has introduced a local bus service around Monaghan town. There is a small fare for using the service – but when you count in the pay parking charge, it’s well worth using. If you’re over 65 with a free bus travel pass, you and your companion may use this service for free. You can get more information on www.cmtcu.ie
Carrickmacross Workhouse, Thursday 14 April, 8pm, ‘DeathInvestigation in 19th-century Ireland: The work of WilliamCharles Waddell’, a talk by Michelle McGoff McCann.
Enniskillen Library: Saturday 16 April, 1.30pm. ‘The 1916 Risingand Fermanagh’ a talk by Séamas MacAnnaidh. Jointevent with Fermanagh Family History Society (FFHS).
Monaghan: First Monaghan Presbyterian Hall, Wednesday 20April 8pm. ‘Anne Jane Carlile’, a talk by Leslie McKeague
Transport NEWS
CLOGHER HISTORICAL SOCIETY NEWS
on this Temperance pioneer and prison reformer.
Monaghan Co Library has recently added the following to their Local History Section:
Death Notices & Obituaries in The Northern Standard Newspaper 1839 – 1948 (Available in all Branch Libraries)
Rossmore Estate Records 1892 – 1893 The Peoples Advocate Newspaper
from 1876 – 1906 The Monaghan Argus Newspaper 1954 - 1959 Church of Ireland Records for Co. Monaghan – Baptisms &
Marriages Presbyterian Records for Co. Monaghan – Baptisms &
Marriages
All of these records can be viewed at Monaghan Co Library branches county wide.
Monaghan County Council has released a draft Arts plan for 2016 – 2020. Why not have a look at the Arts plan using this link : http://www.monaghan.ie/en/newseve ...
Please let Monaghan County Council know what you think of our Draft Arts plan 2016-2020 .
Monaghan County Council aims to champion, develop and invest in artistic expression to enrich peoples’ lives. Through its Arts Service, the Council works to nurture and create the conditions in which great art can happen, while at the same time ensuring that as many people as possible can engage with the arts and discover what art can do for them.It is therefore important that Monaghan County Council gets maximum
MONAGHAN ARTS PLAN 2016 - 2020
HISTORICAL DATA NOW AVAILABLE IN MONAGHAN LIBRARIES
feedback on the plan that will guide the arts in Co Monaghan until the year 2020.
Monaghan County Council is set to undertake a comprehensive review of all speed limits in County Monaghan.
As part of the national speed limit review and in accordance with the document ‘Guidelines for Setting and Managing Speed Limits in Ireland’ as published by the Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport in 2015, Monaghan County Council are undertaking a review of all speed limits on roads (National,
regional and local) in the county as well as housing estates.
The new Special Speed Limit Bye-Laws are to be operational by April 2017.
Monaghan County Council INVITE SUBMISSIONS as part of this review in relation to housing estates and all other roads within the county, particularly where you have concerns regarding the posted speed limit and speed of vehicles. These will be taken into consideration in accordance with the above Guidelines.
All submissions to be forwarded by 4 pm on Friday March 18th 2016 to Marie Smyth, Administrative Officer, Roads Section, Monaghan County Council, Mtek 2 Building, Knockaconny, Monaghan. Alternatively you may email [email protected]. by the same da
Monaghan County Museum is hosting a special Conservation techniques class on the 22nd of March from 11.00 am - 5.00 pm Places on this one day course will fill up very quickly. Book your place early to avoid
MONAGHAN COUNTY MUSEUM EVENTS
Monaghan county council review all county speed limits
disappointment A paper conservation specialist will give a presentation showing how museum objects such as estate maps are restored and stabilised for posterity. This will include examples of items from the museum collection.BOOKING ESSENTIALBooking/ enquiriesTel : 047 82928Email : [email protected] : www.monaghan.ie/museum
Monaghan County Council is committed to supporting local communities to promote, enhance and develop their local area. This commitment is supported by the annual Community and Environment Funding Scheme. We are now inviting applications for the 2016 funding scheme.
Fleadh 64 Traditional Music Gathering will run in Clones this year from 13th to 15th May 2016. There will be workshops (accordion, singing, bodhran & drums), recital, concerts sessions, busking competition and various with themes of 1916 commemorations.
Updates will be available on Facebook Fleadh 64 Festival or any queries e-mail us on [email protected] or telephone 086 8977790. Entry forms for busking will be uploaded in the next few weeks.
MONAGHAN Community and environment fund
Clones fleadh 64
Register Here
Sustainable waste seminar
SENIORS ALERT SCHEMEThere have been changes recently to how you apply for assistance under the Seniors Alert Scheme. This is the scheme which supplies things like personal alarms to vulnerable older people. The Scheme has moved to Pobal, and local groups who are interested in rolling out the scheme in their locality have to re-apply to be placed on the list of groups a person may contact if they wish to avail of the Scheme.
The Co Monaghan groups currently registered (and the person to contact if you wish to apply to the scheme for a personal alarm for someone) are:
Group Area covered
Contact
Phone Email
Kilmore/Swanns Cross Community Alert
Rockcorry Linda Moore
0429742234
Drum Village Development Association Ltd
Drum Village
Barbara Stewart
0495555994
Castleblayney Social Services
Castleblayney
Teresa McGuigan
042 9740853
Latton-Bawn Community Alert
Latton/ Bawn/ Shantonagh/ Ballybay
Pauline McEntee
0429742555
Mullaghmatt/Cortolvin Community Development ltd
Monaghan Michael Bravender
04771398
Corcaghan Community Alert
Corcaghan/Threemilehouse
Mae Murphy
0429744824
You can get more info on the scheme, and how to register your group to deliver it in your area, here
SENIOR ALERT SCHEME
PLEASE SUPPORT THIS VERY WORTHWHILE LOCAL CHARITY IN ANY WAY YOU CAN.
Sustainability Matters by Liam Murtagh, A Transition Monaghan Initiative
NOTICEBOARD(1) Notices with a County Monaghan
Focus
Paper Conservation Techniques (Monaghan County Museum): Tuesday, 22 March. Tel 047 82928. See www.events.monaghantourism.com.Tidy Towns Volunteers (Conference): Saturday, 9 April in Íontas, Castleblayney. Theme: Sustainable waste and resource management. See www.tidytownsnetworkmonaghan.wordpress.com or Tel 042 9661240 to book a place.
Launch of New Digital Library. Monaghan County Library Service has just launched their new Digital Library Service. This new service will provide access to the public in the county to thousands of ebooks, audio books, magazines, international newspapers and hundreds of online courses - all FREE of charge. You can access these new Services through www.monaghan.ie/library if you are a member of the Library.
St Patrick’s Day Festivals & Events in Co Monaghan: See www.events.monaghantourism.com. Boots n Bogs Walking Festival (Knockatallon): Weekend 14 -17 April. See www.knockatallonramblers.wordpress.com.
(2) General Notices
SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS
Courses, Conferences & Exhibitions
Certificate Course in Growing Herbs for Medicinal Use: Saturday, 26 March in Sligo. See www.ionaherbal.ie/courses.Laudato Si’ & the Importance of Biodiversity (Seminar): Saturday, 19 March, 9:30am - 4pm at Columban Ecological Institute, Dalgan, Navan. Email [email protected] or see www.columbans.eu.
Education for Sustainable Development - Environmental perspective (Training): 1. Trends & Developments on 31 March. 2. Programme Development & Curriculum Links Training on 1 April. See ‘Education & Training’ at www.ecounesco.ie.Energy Show 2016: 6-7 April in the RDS. Free event for professionals in energy sector. See www.seai.ie/energyshow.
Special Events, Competitions, Markets & Leisure
Monaghan Farmer’s Market: every Friday morning outside the courthouse in Monaghan town. St Patrick’s Festival Armagh: 10 – 20 March. See ‘Whats On’ at www.armagh.co.uk.‘This Land’: A play on Fracking: 6- 9 April in various venues in Northern Ireland. See www.nienvironmentlink.org
Grants & Funding Opportunities
‘Community Party’ Grants: a limited number of ‘Belonging 16’ grants of €250 available from Community Foundation of Ireland for a community party in your area. See www.foundation.ie/belonging16/community-parties.
While every effort has been taken in relation to the accuracy of notices, it is recommended that readers check relevant websites for up-to-date information.
Transition Monaghan is a voluntary community initiative promoting local and global sustainability. See www.transitionmonaghan.org and our Facebook page or email [email protected].
THAT’S ALL FOR THIS EDITION. NEXT ISSUE WILL BE ON FRIDAY 1ST APRIL. PLEASE HAVE YOUR NEWS IN BY 10AM ON the 1ST TO ENSURE IT GETS INCLUDED!
www.ppnmonaghan.ie [email protected] Find us on Facebook
THAT’S ALL FOR THIS EDITION. NEXT ISSUE WILL BE ON FRIDAY 1ST APRIL. PLEASE HAVE YOUR NEWS IN BY 10AM ON the 1ST TO ENSURE IT GETS INCLUDED!
www.ppnmonaghan.ie [email protected] Find us on Facebook
![Welcome! [] · • Marketing • View current and future bid/proposal opportunities • Add your WMBE & Small Business Credentials • Register your company for opportunity notifications](https://img.pdfslide.us/doc/110x75/5f7aecf491ac376529378e20/welcome-a-marketing-a-view-current-and-future-bidproposal-opportunities.jpg)
