Free Training for PPN members - Strategic Planning 

10am to 1pm in person

17th Oct Leitrim Development Company, Drumshanbo

24th Oct Bee Park, Manorhamilton

 

What will be covered on the day

• Introduce a format and template for a Strategic Plan
• Investigate as to why strategic planning is important
• Examine each step in the Strategic Planning process
• Consider milestones for completing the plan i.e.,
• Stakeholder Consultation Process
• SWOT Analysis
• Identification of Objectives
• Creating of an Operational Action Plan to achieve Objectives
• Draft & final versions

Register by e mailing info@leitrimppn.ie or click below.

 

Free Training for PPN Members -

First Aid Training

First Aid

9am to 4pm in person

4th Sept Bee Park, Manorhamilton

5th Sept Leitrim Development Co, Drumshanbo

 

What will be covered on the day

1. Safety and making that emergency call
2. The Unresponsive person
3. Choking (adult , Child and Infant)
4. Stroke, Heart Attack & Cardiac arrest
5. CPR & AED Training (adult Child & Infant)
6. Medical emergencies (Asthma diabetes, seizures, Allergic reactions, sepsis)
7. Shock, Wounds and Bleeding
8. Bandaging
9. Fractures, Sprains and strains
10. Head Injuries ( Concussion & Compression Injuries)
11. Burns

Register by e mailing info@leitrimppn.ie or click below.

Leitrim's Climate Action Plan 2024

A very successful meeting was held in LDCo on 12th July with Climate Action, Environment, Heritage, Biodiversity and Agriculture Linkage Group and Leitrim PPN members with Leitrim County Council's Marie Mulligan on the Leitrim Climate Action Plan (LACAP).  A presentation was given by GEAI.  Submissions were collated and presented to Leitrim County Council. Leitrim PPN members will be kept posted.

 

Final Re-Registration Reminder

All PPN's are requested to re-register groups and ensure the accuracy of membership records in accordance with GDPR and good governance.

First e-mail went out   14/06/2023 to all member groups.  The email contained links to an online form.

The online form showed the current information on the group and corrections can be recorded on this form.

Anyone who registered in 2023 wasn’t sent a re-registration form.

Reminders sent out in Leitrim PPN newsletter of 26/06/2023 & 10/07/2023

Reminder posted on Facebook    19/06/2023 & 11/07/2023

 

Please check you have updated your groups contact details and re-registered - many thanks in advance!

Sports Capital Programme

• Local project maximum grant increased from €150,000 to €200,000
• Regional project maximum grant increased from €300,000 to €500,000
• Specific focus on climate action, sustainability and gender equality

 

A detailed list of projects that the programme funds can be found in the “Guide to Making an Application” and includes:

 

• natural grass sports pitches, tracks and courts (including pitch drainage)
• energy efficient floodlighting
• artificial sports pitches, tracks, courts and multi-use games areas
• security fencing, ball stop netting and goal posts
• hurling walls / handball alleys
• building or refurbishment of dressing rooms, showers and toilets
• building or refurbishment of sports halls and gyms
• non-personal sports equipment
• modifications to sports facilities to reduce energy consumption
• any other capital projects that are clearly sporting in nature and that will increase participation in sport or improve performance

Deadline: 8th September.

Cycle to Work Scheme

This scheme aims to encourage you to cycle to and from work. Under the scheme your employer can buy a bicycle and safety equipment for you. This will not be a taxable benefit-in-kind.

There are now three limits, depending on the type of bicycle purchased.

€3,000 on cargo and ecargo bikes

For pedelecs or ebikes and related safety equipment the limit is €1,500.

For other bicycles and related safety equipment the limit is now €1,250.

The following new safety equipment, if purchased with the bicycle, are also covered:

• cycle helmets
• bells and bulb horns
• lights, including dynamo packs
• mirrors and mudguards
• cycle clips and dress guards
• panniers, luggage carriers and straps
• locks and chains
• pumps, puncture repair kits, cycle tool kits and tyre sealant
• reflective clothing, white front reflectors and spoke reflectors

€1m allocated to Leitrim Co Co to Tackle Vacancy & Dereliction

Under this scheme, the council in Leitrim will acquire vacant/derelict properties.

Leitrim County Council has been allocated €1 million euro under the Urban Regeneration Development Fund.

The fund is specifically targeted at tackling vacancy and dereliction in cities and towns across the country with the dual benefit of improving streetscapes and providing additional housing.

Under this scheme, the council in Leitrim will acquire vacant/derelict properties which are either not on the market for sale, or to which the market has not responded.

 

They'll then offer these properties for private sale to individuals who in return will commit to bringing the property into use as a home.

Teagasc Student Maintenance Grants Now Open

The 2023/2024 Teagasc Student Maintenance Grant Scheme is now open.

To be eligible for a student grant, you must be entering an approved full-time course in Teagasc.

All queries on Teagasc Student Maintenance Grants should be directed to: Email: teagascmaintenancegrant@southwestern.ie or Phone: 0818 161 000.

 

Deadline: September 29th.

Certificate in Community Energy 

For the second year running the TUS Certificate in
Community Energy Development is taking place with funding
support from the Digital Academy For The Sustainable Built
Environment. This 24-week, level-6 programme costs €867
(reduced from €1,700) and is aimed at people from
(urban/rural) communities interested in the development of
sustainable energy projects and those who are involved in
supporting communities to develop sustainable energy
projects.

 

The aim of the programme is to develop the
knowledge and skills of learners to be able to identify and
develop appropriate sustainable energy investment
opportunities in their communities. 

Domestic Lead Remediation Grant Scheme is Open

Contact the Rural Water Department of Leitrim County Council For more information on this grant.

Irish Forest & Woodland Awards

The Irish Forest and Woodland Awards recognise and reward farmers and woodland owners that have adopted Climate-Smart Agricultural practices on their properties. These practices include sound commercial management, environmental protection, and biodiversity. The twin goals of promoting the economic and environmental benefits of good forestry and farming are fundamental to what the RDS hopes to achieve through its agriculture and rural affairs programme.

Call for entries is open for 2024.

 

The winner in each of the below categories will receive €2,000 and an RDS Silver Medal. Category winners will also receive a specially commissioned trophy.

The runner-up in each category will receive €1,000 and an RDS Certificate of Merit.

3 categories - Production Forestry Award, Teagasc Farm Forestry Award  Community Woodlands Award.   

Be Inclusive EU Sport Awards 2023

The call for Be Inclusive EU sport Awards 2023 is open.

Check the requirements and submit your application in one of the following categories:

• Breaking Barriers in sport
• Promoting Gender Equality in sport “Be Equal”
• Sport for Peace.

Deadline: 28th September.

Rent-a-Room Relief Scheme

The Rent-a-Room Relief scheme is now open, and you could earn up to up to €14,000 a year tax free by renting a room in your home to a student.

2023 Town and Village Renewal Scheme

• €15 million Fund to revitalise and regenerate rural towns and villages
• Focus on tackling vacancy and dereliction and bringing additional footfall into town centres
• New option for local authorities to acquire land for town regeneration
• Funding for outdoor projects such as plazas, parks, playgrounds and green spaces
• Grants for towns and villages that wish to develop farmer and artisan markets
• New initiative to support projects on our offshore islands

Deadline: 10th November.
Below are the funded projects in 2022.

The 1916 Bursary

The 1916 Bursary aims to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and from groups most under-represented in higher education.

The 1916 Bursary is funded by the Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science and aims to encourage participation and success by students who are most socio-economically disadvantaged and from groups most under-represented in higher education.

 

To be eligible for a 1916 Bursary, all applicants must meet, Financial, Priority Group and College Entry eligibility criteria. 

 

Each participating college has a limited number of bursaries which are awarded to the eligible applicants that present the greatest need.

Late-Night Events (Pilot Programme) Funding

This project is a partnership between the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sports and Media and the Arts Council.

The Late-Night Events (Pilot Programme) 2023 intends to further extend and diversify the offering for late-night activity and provide opportunities for new and exciting work, encouraging new audiences into existing cultural facilities. It will also seek to identify and address any challenges venues may associate with staying open late.

 

Deadline: 24th August.

John Templeton Foundation

The John Templeton Foundation has millions of dollars in research funding to award through 2024.

Will you be among the recipients?

The Ireland Funds

The Ireland Funds global philanthropic network, has awarded €930,000 to 94 organisations across the island of Ireland through its annual Heart of the Community Fund, which provides critical and timely funding to a wide range of not-for-profit organisations.

 

The Ireland Funds recognises the challenges organisations face in securing funding to build their capacity or meet their core costs, so the Heart of the Community Fund 2023 provided grants to meet these needs.

Climate Conversations 2023

You’re invited to have your say on how we can all play our part in securing our sustainable future. Government, communities, industry and individuals each have a part to play to help Ireland shift to a carbonneutral future. We want to hear how we, as a government, can engage, enable and empower people to take action and realise the potential of moving towards carbon neutrality.

An online questionnaire allows you give your views on shopping,
reuse and recycling, food and food waste, heating our homes
and sustainable living, local environment and climate change.
You don’t need to be a climate expert for your opinion to be
valued.

 

Deadline: 8th September.

Have Your Say About Digital Local Government

A public survey on the development of a new strategy to guide the future of Digital and ICT in local government has been launched.

This strategy aims to use the power of digital to improve how local authorities work, and to provide services in ways that are better for the public and for businesses.

We would like to understand how you currently use digital and online services and how you’d like to use digital local government services in future.

Save the date: Conference - Poverty, Income Inequality and Living Standards in Ireland

The morning will see the launch of the third annual report from the Community Foundation Ireland funded ESRI research programme on poverty, income inequality and living standards in Ireland with a special focus on child poverty.

The afternoon will take a broader look at the measurement of poverty and inequality, particularly in an Irish context. 

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland: New Training and Employment Programme for Carers

Acquired Brain Injury Ireland’s On With Life Programme has launched a new programme for anyone caring for a loved one with brain injury to help with their transition to employment, training or education.

The On With Training and Employment programme aims to support carers and family carers who wish to begin or return to employment, training and education. 

 

Visit the below website or e-mail On With Training & Employment Programme Facilitator Sara Prodoni at sprodoni@abiireland.ie, or call 0861681396.

Drama Facilitation Training

Taster Workshop - This free online event will give you an insight into Youth Theatre Ireland's Drama Facilitation Training Course and an overview of How to create a Youth Theatre.
Wed, 26 Jul 2023 11:00 - 14:00.

North West STEM Fest

 A creative engaging experience open to all aged 12 - 17.  Focus on real-world applications of Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths concepts through novel team challenges.

• Build confidence and self esteem by being challenged outside the comfort zone.
• Think creatively and outside the box when working on projects and problem solving.
• An immersive celebration of the sciences through group activities.
• Hands on learning experiences that allow students to experiment and explore in a safe, supervised environment.

To register call Seán on 089 9596278 or click the link below.  

Help your school rebuild the library – plus win a £100/€120 National Book Token for yourself!

Five schools will get the chance to start rebuilding their libraries by inviting teachers, parents, carers and communities to nominate their school for our big prize draw.

Each winning school will receive £1,000/€1,000 in National Book Tokens and a year’s free membership to the School Library Association – PLUS one overall winner will also get £500/€500 to help them create a fun and welcoming library space for all.

 

Winners will be drawn at random after Monday 31st July and announced in September 2023.

Gaw-Yas Grannie Exhibition

The Gaw-Yas Grannie exhibition (meaning “Traveller Children’s Identity”) can now be viewed in Main Street Carrick-on-Shannon. Recently exhibited in The Museum of Country Life, we are delighted to welcome Gaw-Yas Grannie back to Leitrim.

This exhibition showcases a body of artwork developed by Mincéiri/Traveller children from Carrick-on-Shannon through the Gaw-Yas Grannie project, funded by CreativeIrl developed by Leitrim Arts Office and Leitrim County Council in partnership with Leitrim Development Company and Shannonside Community Centre.

 

The children’s artwork was created using a range of media and techniques introduced by Kate Murtagh Sheridan Visual Artist at the Shannonside Community Centre in Carrick-on-Shannon.

New Board Members

Leitrim Volunteer Centre is looking for new members for the board of directors with a focus on financial management/HR. 

New ‘How-To’ Reference Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement

A resource guide aimed at ensuring that marginalised and disadvantaged communities have opportunities to engage and participate in local planning and decision-making was launched earlier this year.

The handy ‘how-to’ reference guide is available to all organisations and it focuses on ensuring that the most marginalised are consulted and heard.

Love This Place Day

The Love This Place Campaign encourages people and community groups to do their part to protect nature in Ireland.

Be part of the movement:

Promise to #LoveThisPlace and #LeaveNoTrace
Celebrate Love This Place Day on the 28th of July

Make the Promise to - Love This Place,

Our outdoor spaces need our love and respect.
Show your support by making the promise to protect this incredible place we get to call home by leaving no trace.

Enter your name, download the #LeaveNoTracePledge Image to your phone or laptop and share on social media to show your support. Don't forget to tag #leitrimppn 

Western Development Commission have just published a Report

The population of the Western Region was 886,385 in 2022, an increase of 7.0% from 2016.

 

The Western development Commission have just published a report highlighting key statistics for the Western Region based on CSO (Central Statistics Office Ireland) data.

 

The report analyses other indicators relevant to the Western Region including gender, age, dependency ratios, health, economic status and labour characteristics, remote working and connectivity.

Killarney is Ireland’s first town to be single use coffee cup free!

The move to reusable cups is estimated to remove over 1 million single use coffee cups from the town annually.

 

An environmental levy on single-use cups is being introduced to incentivise people to choose to re-use and to help reduce single-use waste.  Well done Killarney!!