Influencing the Decisions That Shape Your Community!
Community & Voluntary ~ Social Inclusion ~ Environment
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We hope you will enjoy reading the October PPN eBulletin. Please share it with the members of your community group - it’s important that everyone is kept up to date and well informed about what is going on around Carlow.
If your group has something of interest to share with the County, avail of the opportunity to promote your events for FREE with Carlow PPN, by emailing: fbroadbery@carlowcoco.ie or carlowppn@carlowcoco.ie
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In this months eBulletin:
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PPN Implementation Roadmap 2024
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This Roadmap was initially developed as a follow-up to the Public Participation
Network (PPN) Structural Review that was carried out in 2021/2022 and further
refined following a consultation process with PPN stakeholders.
The overarching purpose of the Roadmap project is to implement changes to PPN structures to enable them to more effectively fulfil the overall objectives set out for
them in the 2014 Working Group Report on Citizen Engagement with Local
Government.
The review report outlines findings in respect of the PPN structures and also puts forward recommendations aimed at improving them and addressing some of the current challenges.
Read the PPN Implementation Roadmap 2024 here
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Save the Date! - Celebrating our 10th Anniversary on October 10th, 2024
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Carlow PPNs Community Expo and Networking event will take place on October 10th, 2024 in The Lord Bagenal Hotel, Leighlinbridge, Co. Carlow.
Groups are welcome to join us by taking a stand to share information and to network with other community groups on the day - or just come along for a fantastic networking opportunity - looking forward to seeing you!
Book below!
Carlow PPN - Celebrating 10 years!
Any inquiries, please contact:
Trish - 087 1951 444/ carlowppn@carlowcoco.ie
Fiona - 087 2760 139 / fbroadbery@carlowcoco.ie
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Canva for Beginners - Change of date!
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Canva for Beginners - Do you want to learn how to create eye-catching posters and social media posts with Canva?
Join our free 2.5 hour in person session to explore Canva’s interface, navigation, and key features. You'll discover how to design media posts, brochures, posters, logos, and more. This session includes essential tips, best practices, and time for questions.
This is a practical session, where you can bring your own laptop.
Carlow PPN will deliver the session.
Please note change of date to October 30th!
Date: 30th October 2024
Time: 5pm - 8pm
Where: Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow
Places are limited - book early!
Book here
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The Circular Economy for Beginners
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The circular economy is a model of production and consumption, which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurbishing and recycling existing materials and products as long as possible.
Join Carlow PPN and the Carlow County Council Environmental Department for this very informative FREE webinar on 'The Circular Economy for Beginners'.
Click the link to book your place!
Where: Online
When: 7.30pm, October 15th, 2024
Book here
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Public Consultation Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) Draft Scheme 2024 - 2029
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All County Councils will be looking for input into their draft Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) Schemes.
The role of the SPCS, as committees of the Council, is to consider and advise the Corporate Policy Group and the full Council on matters connected with the formulation, development, monitoring and review of policy which relate to the functions of the Council and which are linked to the Corporate Plan.
SPCs bring together both elected members and people actively working with social, community/voluntary, economic, cultural, business and environmental bodies to assist in the work of the committees.
Carlow PPN have 9 Seats that represent the voice of the community and sit on the 4 SPCs in Carlow County Council.
Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) Draft Scheme 2024 - 2029
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What's up with the Weather?
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Carlow PPN is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: What's up with the Weather? with Carlow Weatherman, Alan O'Reilly
Time: Oct 16, 2024 07:00 PM Dublin
No need to register - just click the link below to join!
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85462388137
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Carlow PPN provides a method for communities to engage with Carlow County Council to ensure that they have a say in local decision making. The PPN is the recognised link through which Council departments connect with the community & voluntary, social inclusion & environmental sectors in Carlow via the PPN Representatives.
Community representation – that of the Community and Voluntary,
Social Inclusion and Environmental sectors -
is a core function of the PPN
PPN Representatives who sit on council boards and committees report back to PPN groups on matters that concern them, and is a mandatory requirement of PPN Representatives.
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Following the outcome of the local elections, Carlow PPN will soon be informed of PPN seats available on Carlow County Council boards and committees in which you or someone from your group may be interested in getting involved with.
Watch out for further updates in our next newsletters and on the PPN website.
Forthcoming meeting dates:
- Carlow Tourism Meeting - 16th October 2024
- LCDC Meeting - 12th November 2024
- Carlow Tourism Meeting - 13th November 2024
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Follow us on our socials - for current, relevant local & national news @carlowppn
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Please avail of the opportunity to advertise in our monthly ebulletin.
Email/call Fiona on 087 276 0139/059 9136288
fbroadbery@carlowcoco.ie
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*Click poster to see a fuller image
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Climate Action Week 14th – 20th October 2024
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Carlow County Council will host its first ever Climate Action Week from the 14th to 20th October, 2024. This week is an opportunity to highlight the many positive climate actions already underway in Co. Carlow, while drawing attention to the topic of climate change and climate action to the general public.
The Climate Action Team has co-ordinated a wide range of free events. Including each of the groups funded under the Community Climate Action fund which will host events in their community.
Áine Byrne, Community Climate Action Officer says “she hopes Climate Action week, will encourage people to engage in climate conversations. And that from those conversations people will start to develop an awareness of what positive action is already taking place, providing encouragement to consider what changes they can take at a personal and community level.”
Booking for the Alan O’Reilly talk on October 16th, is via the PPN, contact Trish or Fiona on 087 195 1444 or 087 276 0139 (see above for Zoom link to join).
Local community events are open to the public and do not require prior booking.
Queries about all other events to environment@carlowcoco.ie
Full list of events
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County Carlow Environmental Network (CCEN) - Environmental Films
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Carlow Environmental Network will be showing 2 environmental films at the Visual Carlow:
- Wednesday Nov. 6th - Once Upon a Forest and
- Tuesday Dec. 3rd - Planet Soil
All films showing at 7pm.
For more information and booking: visualcarlow.ie/whats-on/film
Other events (posters below)
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Free Information Workshop on Community Energy Grant Funding
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The South East Energy Agency, in conjunction with Carlow County Council are running this online workshop regarding community energy grant funding. This workshop will discuss funding opportunities for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects.
You will be provided with helpful tips on what you need to consider to make a successful application.
This event forms part of Carlow’s Climate Action Week.
Where: Online
When: 14th October, 2024 - 11am-12pm
Book your spot here
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Carlow Town Energy Masterplan Launch
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Carlow is on a path to becoming an energy efficient community, guided by the Sustainable Energy Communities programme and the Carlow Town Sustainable Energy Communities.
The Carlow Town Energy Masterplan will be launched by Marina DeCosta, on Thursday 16th October, 2024 from 11am to 2pm.
Marina will help interpret the master plan and discuss opportunities for local climate action.
Book your spot by contacting:
Marina - 086 022 3211 or
Dan - 087 904 4706
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Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) #13
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Update
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Age Friendly Community Meetings - Tullow Public Consultation
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Carlow County Council and the Carlow Age Friendly Alliance are developing the new Age Friendly County Strategic Plan with meetings taking place in each municipal district within Co. Carlow.
The Alliance would like to hear from persons aged 55 years and over in County Carlow. The first consultation will take place in Tullow, followed by Carlow Town and then Borris.
Join friends and neighbours at a community consultation to talk about what matters to you! Refreshments will be provided. There is also limited funding available for transport for small groups which will be allocated on a first come first serve basis.
To register please contact the Age Friendly Carlow office Ph: 087 214 5262
Date: Tues 8th October
Time: 10.30am - 1pm
Venue: Mount Wolseley Hotel
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Carlow County Council Launches Farmer Wellbeing Programme
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The farming community are invited to attend free informative talks, that address important issues such as farm succession and will-making, gambling addiction, coping with grief and sudden death, coping with the pressures of farming, managing time, and farm safety.
Each of the talks will conclude with a hot dinner and an opportunity to chat to speakers and fellow farmers. The series will culminate in a Wellbeing Day, complete with information stands, wellbeing packs, health supports, and more resources for local farmers.
No need to book, just turn up on the day - check out poster for details or full details can be found here
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Technology Project for Beginners
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The Clonegal Kildavin Veteran Players group will host a six week FREE Technology Project for beginners. The aim is to create familiarity when searching the web for information safely, focusing on local heritage, history and genealogy.
Starting Monday October 14th in Spellman Hall, Kildavin, Co. Carlow
Places are limited - contact Margaret 087 838 0018 to book.
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Volunteer Ireland Awards 2024
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The Volunteer Ireland Awards 2024 are open for nominations!
Carlow Volunteer Centre is urging you to vote for an individual/duo or group that exemplifies the spirit of volunteering and consistently goes above and beyond. They are dedicated to showcasing volunteers and voluntary groups from Carlow and recognise the fantastic local volunteers and not-for-profit groups who have been working exceptionally hard this year.
Volunteer Ireland Awards 2024 Terms and Conditions
Submit your nominations for Carlow before the deadline of Friday 11th October 2024.
Nominate a Volunteer
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Creative Ireland Carlow and Kilkenny officially launches “LIVING ARTFULLY” programme
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Carlow and Kilkenny County Councils are delighted to announce a new joint project called 'Living Artfully', a two year creative programme funded through Creative Ireland and aimed at supporting Creativity for Health and Wellbeing in our communities.
Details
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National Women’s Enterprise Day 2024
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The National Women’s Enterprise Day 2024 is dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in business. It is a great opportunity to learn and grow alongside a community of passionate entrepreneurs.
It will feature inspiring speakers and insightful discussions. Don’t miss this chance to hear from successful female entrepreneurs, learn valuable business strategies, and network with like-minded women.
When: October 17th, 2024
Where: Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow
Book
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The Decider Skills training, aimed at professionals and community leaders, is being offered for FREE as part of the Healthy Ireland Fund initiative. Normally priced at €350 per person, this two-day training will take place on November 12th and 13th, with the venue to be confirmed. Lunch will be provided.
Spaces are limited, so for more information or to secure your spot, please email lkelly@carlowcoco.ie.
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National Disability Authority (NDA) Annual Conference 2024
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Useful Contacts - Mental Health
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Five Ways to Wellbeing - FREE live webinars available every day in October from
Mental Health Ireland for mental health month.
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The Mensana Fest 2024 programme is running from October 10th to October 13th.
Please see above, for the line-up, which is delivered through Carlow Mental Health Association.
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Carlow Involvement Centre is now open Monday- Friday from 10am - 1pm. Drop in and say hello and have cuppa, meet the volunteers and see what the Involvement Centre has to offer to you in terms of informal peer support, in the area of mental health and recovery.
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'That Feeling When' is a youth mental health project which has been developed to raise awareness and reduce stigma around a number of common mental health difficulties experienced by adolescents, and to provide tips and strategies on how to improve general health and wellbeing.
Introductory Video
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Be Part of Our Future - The Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF)
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On September 30th 2024, the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) team in Carlow County Council launched their survey to get your input on the challenges facing Carlow town centre and what you'd like to see happen to improve these challenges for now and for future generations.
The main Town Centre URDF bundle of projects currently consists of proposed improvements to Potato Market, Upper Tullow St., Barrack St. and Kennedy Avenue.
If you take the survey and enter your contact details at the end, you'll be entered into a draw for a €100 Love Carlow voucher.
This survey is part of a public consultation - take the survey www.yourcarlow.ie
Press Release
Public Engagement Strategy Newsletter (includes CGI images)
Have Your Say - Take The Survey
It’s your Carlow, and you have the chance to shape the
future of the town in a positive way!
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Inland Fisheries Ireland is offering €250,000 of funding to groups that help disadvantaged or disabled people. The aim is to introduce individuals who are socially, economically, and educationally disadvantaged, as well as those with disabilities, to the recreational benefits of fishing.
Projects worth between €2,000 and €5,000 will be awarded funding through the Go Fishing Fund.
For more information visit https://www.fisheriesireland.ie/go-fishing-fund-2024
The deadline for applying for funding is the 7th of November 2024.
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Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications: Climate Actions Work
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Climate Actions Work fund is specifically for climate engagement, to support and inspire people to talk about the climate actions that can improve their local areas. The main focus will be encouraging and supporting climate engagement and communications actions.
This campaign will roll out over the coming weeks, with a particular focus on local media linked to local actions as it progresses.
Full details
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Human Rights and Equality Grants Scheme 2024-25
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The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has today announced the 24 organisations to be awarded a total of €350,000 in funding for projects under its Human Rights and Equality Grants Scheme 2024-25.
Details
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Consultations, Surveys & Submissions
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Carlow County Council and Carlow Age Friendly Alliance Launch Survey
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Carlow Age Friendly Alliance and Carlow County Council with other Alliance partners are calling on adults aged 50 and over in Carlow to participate in a crucial survey aimed at making our community more age-friendly by informing the upcoming Carlow Age Friendly Strategy 2025-2029. This initiative is part of Carlow’s ongoing commitment to promoting inclusivity, well-being, and making Carlow more ‘Age Friendly’ in line with Age Friendly Ireland and the World Health Organisation’s Global Age Friendly Framework. Age Friendly Ireland is a Local Government led service in Ireland, working with multiple national stakeholders to prepare Ireland's infrastructure and services for the predicted rapid increase in our older population.
Take the survey here
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Carlow Volunteer Centre Survey
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Carlow Volunteer Centre are committed to excellence and continuous improvement providing exceptional service to the community.
This survey is to inform how Carlow Volunteer Centre services can better meet your needs.
Your input is invaluable in shaping the future of Carlow Volunteer Centre, ensuring that they continue to make a positive impact in the community.
Take the survey here
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Call for proposals to optimise short food supply chains
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Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Senator Pippa Hackett, has announced a public call by her department for innovative proposals to maximise the return to primary producers from short supply chains, which includes the development of community gardens. The call for the period 2024-2026 will be open for applications until 11 October 2024. Applications can be emailed to organicpolicy@agriculture.gov.ie or sent by post to Organic Policy Unit, Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford.
Read full report
Organic Farming
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Nominations open for 2024 Volunteer Ireland Awards
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The Volunteer Ireland Awards are a major annual initiative to celebrate volunteers in Ireland. The awards shine a light on the remarkable achievements of volunteers around the country by honouring them at a national level.
Every volunteer that is nominated will receive a thank you card from Volunteer Ireland, as they want to let everyone who is nominated know that their contributions are greatly valued and that someone took the time to put them forward for an award.
Nominate a volunteer (or many!) today at volunteer.ie/nominate
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County LEADER Strategy 2024 - 2027
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County Carlow Development Partnership (CCDP) has announced its new County LEADER Strategy 2024 to 2027, this is to support and promote economic development, social inclusion and the rural environment in designated rural and urban areas.
There are a few areas that community gardens, allotments, biodiversity and climate related projects fall into.
Contact CCDP for more information here
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Carlow County Museum celebrates 50 years
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To celebrate over fifty years of Carlow County Museum, the next Carlow Historical and Archaeological Society (CHAS) lecture will be on the 16th October, 2024 in the Seven Oaks Hotel Carlow at 8pm.
It will be delivered by Museum Curator, Dermot Mulligan, and will focus on the development of Carlow County Museum over those years.
Details
Congrats to a great team!
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National Community Gardens and Allotments Week
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Community Gardens Ireland are encouraging everyone to get involved in the National Community Gardens and Allotments Week, running from 12th - 19th October, 2024. If you have any events planned, or want to contribute to the week, start thinking about it now.
More info to follow. Keep an eye on Community Gardens Ireland social media, they would like as many groups to participate, and they will share the event for you.
Please note that this is part of Carlow County Council’s Climate Action week. Contact Áine Byrne in the climate action office, if you have any events to add during that week, on byrnea@carlowcoco.ie
Autumn Gathering & Launch of National Week – Airfield, Dublin, Saturday 12th October 2024
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European City Faculty (EUCF) The Seventh Call Webinar
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The European City Faculty (EUCF), funded by the EU's LIFE Programme, is designed to empower municipalities and local authorities across Europe. By providing tailored financial support in the form of €60,000 lump sums, the EUCF aims to help these entities develop investment concepts that align with their climate and energy action plans.
This webinar will be hosted by the South East Energy Agency.
Where: Online
When: 8th October, 2024 at 10am
Book here
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*Please click on the posters for a fuller image...
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