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MONAGHAN PPN News 4th 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.
Clones Development Society Donaghmoyne Community Development
Group Edenbeag Childcare Centre Ltd Knockcarrick Residents Association
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
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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
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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
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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
WE WILL BE HOLDING A ‘ HOW TO ACCESS FUNDING’
WORKSHOPS
AT OUR MARCH Plenary Meeting
Venue: Iontas Theatre, Castleblayney Time: 7.30p.m.
On the night we will have the following guest speakers: John Toland - LEADER FUNDINGNicola Payne - PEACE IV FUNDING
FUNDING – important date – Tuesday 15th
february
Bernie Bradley- MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND
This is a really good opportunity for you all to learn more about upcoming available funding for your group/community that will be available this year. So it will be worthwhile to attend.
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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
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 5pm
THE Ireland fund announces small grant scheme
Decisions announced beginning of JulyDownload the ‘Advice to Applicants’ presentation – grant-workshops-presentation-2016
For more go to https://www.theirelandfunds.org/
Local Events in Monaghan Urged to Apply For Community Tourism
GrantsApplication Process for 2016 Funding Opens
For Community Tourism Initiative for the Diaspora
Monaghan County Council today announced that applications for funding are now being sought under the
Community Tourism Initiative for the Diaspora. The initiative, launched in 2014, builds on the community involvement legacy of The Gathering 2013 and is a joint partnership between Monaghan County Council, IPB Insurance and Fáilte Ireland.
Now in its third year, the scheme provides a national fund of €1m to support local community-based events and festivals each year. Last year, 19 local events were supported in Monaghan.
Administered locally by Monaghan County Council, the application process for 2016 is now open and applications must be submitted by 5pm on 11th March 2016. Interested parties are advised to contact the Tourism Officer on 047 73718 or email [email protected] to apply. For full guidelines and application form log onto www.monaghan.ie
Local authorities throughout the country are now accepting applications in order to determine those local events with the best potential to have the impact and long-term potential to make a difference. The initiative is being administered at local level with the grant applications and awards being decided in accordance with agreed national criteria.
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)
MONAGHAN COMMUNITY TOURISM GRANTS
MONAGHAN county council housing grants now open
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 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 by Friday 18 th March 2016 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
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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 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 local enterprise office spring/summer training programme
LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK March 7th to 13th 2016
Local Enterprise Week 2016, March 7th to 13thAs part of the first nationally co-ordinated 'Local Enterprise Week' Monaghan Local Enterprise Office will host and support a number of events from March 7th to 13th 2016.
The week is co-ordinated by Monaghan LEO but supported by key partners and agencies in the county who have a remit to support businesses and enterprise.Aimed at anyone thinking of starting a business, new start-ups and growing SMEs, events include workshops, seminars, networking evenings and business advice clinics.
Local Enterprise Week in Monaghan will also showcase the wide range of supports available to the small business community, from grants to mentoring and from training to business advice.The full calendar of events for Local Enterprise Week is available through the link below this article and by searching # localenterprise on social media. Most events are free of charge and all local businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs are invited to take part.
http://www.monaghan.ie/en/newsevents/name,13673,en.html
All the enterprising women in business in County Monaghan and surrounding areas are invited to attend the launch of the Monaghan Women in Business 2016 Programme. Details of the Launch are as follow: Time: 6pm – 8 pmDate: Tuesday 8th March – International Women’s DayVenue: Westenra Arms Hotel, The Diamond, MonaghanAdmission: FREE As well as informal networking, the event will include information on the many financial and advisory supports which are available from the Local Enterprise Office, an outline of the Monaghan Women in Business Programme (MWIB) for the year and an open, honest and inspiring presentation by Rosemary Delaney, CEO of Women Mean Business NOW
Monaghan women in business
publishing, author of “Women Mean Business - One Woman's Journey into Entrepreneurship”. This is just the beginning of a very exciting and useful programme for Monaghan Women in Business. The focus of the 2016 MWIB programme will be very much on business issues such as networking for results, valuing and pricing your time and products, taxation and pensions planning for women in business– as well as “peppering in” some fun! On the evening of the Launch, you will be invited to complete a Survey to indicate what you want to achieve through membership of Monaghan Women in Business this year and highlight themes which are of particular interest to you.All women in business – or who are thinking of going into business in County Monaghan are invited to attend this important event so please pass this e-mail on to all your friends and colleagues who may also be interested in attending. Admission is FREE – including a delicious range of refreshments on the evening – but you do need to REGISTER for the event in advance. So if you haven’t already done so, please REGISTER today at https://www.localenterprise.ie/Monaghan/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/Women%20In%20Business%202016%20Launch.html to book your place.
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
Donaghmoyne Road
HSE Safetalk Training programme
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Carrickmacross Co. Monaghan
Date Location Time Closing date for Applications
Thursday 10th March
Child Wellbeing Centre, CastleblayneyLink to map of location
9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Thursday 18th February 2016
Tuesday 15th March
Kilmore Diocesan Pastoral Centre, CavanLink to map of location
9.30 a.m. – 1.00 p.m.
Tuesday 23rd February 2016
Please find enclosed safeTALK Suicide Alertness Training application. If you are interested in attending, please complete and return the application form by the deadline noted, indicating your preference for date and location. Places are limited to twenty five 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 workshop. Applications need to be submitted by the deadline outlined above. Participants will be offered a place two weeks before the workshop date. Confirmation of attendance is required; places will only be held for one week.
To request an application form please contact Emer Mulligan as per 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.
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
The Council is working on a global application for submission to the SEAI’s Better Energy Community Fund, which is expected to open early in the New Year. In preparation, we are inviting community groups to come forward and have a FREE energy audit done of your building, with no obligation. If you want to carry out some
DOES YOUR COMMUNITY COST A FORTUNE TO HEAT?
of the work the audit identifies, you can then choose to be part of our grant application to SEAI for 2016.
So, we’re now inviting communities who wish to have an energy audit carried out on premises they own to come forward. Premises include community centres, community-owned businesses, community owned residential accommodation...... if you have an idea, contact Carol Lambe on [email protected].
Your community is also free to develop up its own scheme and apply for funding in its own right. See article on ‘Better Energy Communities Scheme’ down in the ‘Sustainability Matters’ section of this newsletter.
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
Monaghan, The Market House, Friday 11 March, 11am. Two talks celebrating Seachtain Na Gaeilge and 1916 Rising‘The Irish language in Monaghan c.1916’ by Grace Moloneyand ‘An tAthair Lorcan Ó Ciaráin’ by Professor Terry Dooley.
Enniskillen Library, Tuesday 15 March, 8pm. AGM with a talkby Bryan Gallagher entitled ‘Putting on the head Sheaf’.
Carrickmacross Workhouse, Thursday 14 April, 8pm, ‘DeathInvestigation in 19th-century Ireland: The work of William
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Charles 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 McKeagueon 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.
1916 Commemorative Lecture by Dr. Fearghal McGarry, QUB and Author of ‘Rebels: Voices from the Easter Rising' and 'The Abbey Rebels of Easter 1916 Clones Library, Monday 7th March @ 7pm. The Abbey Theatre played a leading role in the politicisation of the revolutionary generation
that won Irish Freedom, but comparatively little is know about the actors and staff of the Abbey who played an active role in the 1916 Rising. Fearghal Mc Garry’s Lecture explores the experiences, hopes and dreams of these remarkable individuals. It also explores how the radical
HISTORICAL DATA NOW AVAILABLE IN MONAGHAN LIBRARIES
Clones library hosts 1916 commemorative lecture
ideas that inspired their revolution were gradually supplanted by a conservative vision of the Irish Nation. All Welcome, Free Admission. For more information on Dr. Mc Garry's latest book see https://www.gillbooks.ie/1900--2000/1900--2000/the-abbey-rebels
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 feedback on the plan that will guide the arts in Co Monaghan until the year 2020.
Review of All Speed Limits in Co Monaghan
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
MONAGHAN ARTS PLAN 2016 - 2020
Monaghan county council review all county speed limits
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
ESB Tree Week, which is organised by the Tree Council of Ireland and kindly supported by the ESB. It will run from 6th – 13th March 2016.
The Theme for ESB TREE WEEK is
Esb tree week 6 – 13 March 2016
Please join in and be part of ESB Tree Week, the Tree Council of Ireland invites you to organise one or more events for the week. As well as tree planting ceremonies, the range of events can include forest and woodland walks, nature trails, workshops, woodturning displays, listening to the trees and what lives in the trees. Talks, tree climbing, broadcasts, launches, concert poetry readings, exhibitions, dramas, free trees donated by Coillte.
Don't forget to register your event! You can do so via the Tree Council’s website, www.treecouncil.ie or by email to [email protected] To, ensure maximum exposure and promotion for your event, please submit your event details by Friday 25th February. You can also advertise your own event by downloading the free ESB Tree Week 2015 poster from the Tree Council’s website www.treecouncil.ie which will be available to download from early February.
EVENT DETAILS for 2016
Title of Event:
Venue/ Location:
Date and Time:
Organising body or Group:
Contact person:
Tel: E-mail: Website:
Short description/details of Event:
Monaghan County Council will participate in Tree Week 2016 and we will have a number of saplings (mixed native species) to give to community projects during Tree Week, anyone
Monaghan county council participates in national tree week
interested please contact Fionnuala Mulligan at telephone 047 73720 or by e-mail to [email protected]
Register Here
Sustainable waste seminar
Monaghan IWT Reptile Surveyor Workshop, 05th March, Ballybay Wetland Centre
Become a Citizen Scientist in 2016 and Help Protect your Wildlife
As part of the National Reptile Survey the Irish Wildlife Trust is running a Reptile Surveying Workshop for volunteer surveyors in the Monaghan area.
The workshop will take place at the
Ballybay Wetland Centre on
05th March from 10:00 A.M to 15:30 P.M
This is a great opportunity to learn more about Ireland's reptiles while helping protect your wildlife. Tea, coffee and lunch will be provided with this workshop and participants will receive a certificate of completion. So come along to find out more about your native wildlife and enjoy an interesting day in Ballybay.
Booking is essential for this workshop as spaces are limited. Workshops are free of charge for IWT members and cost €10 for non members (the workshop fee goes to the IWT, a registered charity). To book a place on these workshops contact us on [email protected] or 086 1944 106.
For more details on the IWT National Reptile Survey see http://www.iwt.ie/lizard-survey
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:
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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
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
Free Waste Electrical Collection (Clones & Monaghan): Friday, 4 March in Clones Mart. Saturday, 5 March in McNally’s car park, Monaghan. If it has a plug or battery they'll accept it for free.Survey Your Local Reptiles (Workshop): Saturday, 5 March, 10am – 4pm in Ballybay Wetlands Centre. Volunteers required for the IWT National Reptile Survey the distribution of the native common lizard and the introduced slow worm. See ‘What We Do / National Reptile Survey’ at www.iwt.ieCommunity Tourism Initiative for the Diaspora (Funding Available): Administered by Monaghan Co Council. Closing date: Friday, 11 March. See ‘News & Events’ at www.monaghan.ie/en.Tree Week: 6 – 13 March. Organised by the Tree Council of Ireland and supported by ESB. Register your tree event by email to [email protected] or at www.treecouncil.ie and download the free ESB Tree Week 2015 poster. Monaghan Co Council will have a number of saplings (mixed native species) to give to community projects during Tree Week. Contact Fionnuala Mulligan, tel 047 73720 email [email protected] 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. Co Monaghan Tourism Brochure: Monaghan Tourism is preparing the ‘What’s on in County Monaghan - May to December 2016’ brochure. Please contact Ann Burke, Monaghan Co Council by Friday, 15 April with details of any planned tourism related events. Tel 047 30533, email [email protected]
SUSTAINABILITY MATTERS
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
Courses, Conferences & Exhibitions
Organic Centre Courses (Co Leitrim): This weekend: weekend: ‘Organic Gardening for Beginners’ and Willow Sculptures, Hedges & Domes’. Upcoming course include, ‘Creating the Perfect Garden Set Up”, ‘Potato day – Sunday, 13 March” (free of charge), ‘Polytunnel growing’ and ‘Grow Your Own Fruit’. See ‘Courses’ at www.theorganiccentre.ie.Certificate Course in Growing Herbs for Medicinal Use: Saturday, 26 March in Sligo. See www.ionaherbal.ie/courses.Organic Demonstration Farm Walk (Beef): Thursday, 10 March near Cashel, Co. Tipperary. See ‘Events’ at www.teagasc.ieTeagasc Carbon Navigator Training: Nationwide half day training sessions (up to 11 March) on this decision support tool to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from livestock production systems. See ‘Events’ at www.teagasc.ieLaudato 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
Green Schools Events: (1) Scoot to School Week Monday, 7 March to Friday, 11 March. (2) National SOW (Scoot on Wednesday) Day on Wednesday, 9 March. See ‘News’ at www.greenschoolsireland.orgMonaghan Farmer’s Market: every Friday morning outside the courthouse in Monaghan town. Trocaire (with Poetry Ireland) Poetry Competition: This year's theme is: Forced to Flee: "This is our exodus". Closing date: Wednesday, 16 March. See ‘Get Involved / Poetry Competition’ at www.trocaire.org.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].
Preparations are underway in Monaghan Town for the Annual St.Patricks Day Parade on Thursday 17th March 2016 at 3.00p.m.
We are calling on all Community Organisations, Clubs, Schools and Businesses to enter this years parade. Application forms are available by contacting Monaghan Municipal District Office,
The Glen, Monaghan or by contacting [email protected] or by ringing Monaghan Municipal District on 047 73777.
Come along and help us celebrate St. Patricks Day in Monaghan Town.
Monaghan st. Patricks day parade
Clones Family Resource Centre
in conjunction with
Monaghan Integrated Development
and Tuslawill be celebrating
International Womens Day on
Monday 7th March 2016 in the Cassandara Hand Centre, Clones
from 11am – 1pm.
Our theme is “Celebrate Women in Clones” . There will be guest speakers, light refreshments and entertainment. Admission is free and everybody is welcome.
Monaghan International Womens Day Celebration
Dochas For Women in conjunction with
Monaghan Womens Network
invite you to
A Coffee Morningin
Westenra Arms Hotelon
INTERNATIONAL
WOMENS DAY –
CLONES TOWN
INTERNATIONAL
WOMENS DAY –
monaghan TOWN
Thursday 10th Marchat 10.30am
Speakers Teresa Loftus “Women in 1916”
Bernie Bradley “Womens Equality”
There will be tea and scones and time for a chat. No charge applicable.
Please confirm your attendance by contacting Dochas For Women at telephone 047 71640 or 087 1507056
THAT’S ALL FOR THIS EDITION. NEXT ISSUE WILL BE ON FRIDAY 18th March. PLEASE HAVE YOUR NEWS IN BY 10AM ON the 18th TO ENSURE IT MAKES THE PRESS!
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