Volume 11 - Issue 1 - Carlow Public Participation Network Members E-Bulletin, January 2025
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Influencing the Decisions That Shape Your Community!
Community & Voluntary ~ Social Inclusion ~ Environment
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Carlow PPN wishes you a Happy New Year - we look forward to working with you in 2025!
We hope you enjoy reading our first eBulletin of the year.
Please share it with members of your group -
it is important that group members are kept up to date and well informed!
Please avail of the opportunity to promote your groups activities here!
Contact Fiona - fbroadbery@carlowcoco.ie or carlowppn@carlowcoco.ie
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Carlow PPN have seats on 4 Carlow County Council Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs) which are open for nominations through the PPN.
These seats give a voice to Carlow PPN member groups on key issues.
We are inviting all our member groups to nominate one of your dedicated members who may be interested in volunteering on one of these seats.
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Carlow PPN is currently holding an online election. This election takes place when two or more individuals are nominated for the same seat. We have two nominees competing for the Social Inclusion seat on the Community Development, Recreation, Amenity, Sports, Arts & Culture, Libraries, Museum, and Heritage SPC.
An email has been sent to the Social Inclusion members of Carlow PPN - Please vote!
If you need any clarification, please feel free to contact me at Fiona 087 276 0139
Watch this space for further updates!
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Great to see a fantastic write up in the recent edition of Changing Ireland (Issue 87 - Winter 2024) of the 10th Anniversary of the PPNs.
Read the full article here
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PPN Implementation Roadmap
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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.
It was drafted by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) in collaboration with a Working Group of PPN stakeholders that was established to oversee its development and implementation. In line with the principle of nothing about us without us, this Working Group includes a representative from Carlow PPN and a number of stakeholder groups who will be affected by the actions in the Roadmap.
This includes each key grouping within the PPNs as well as those entities that work closely with PPNs, in particular the Local Authorities. The Working Group will monitor progress on the delivery of the individual actions agreed in the Roadmap to represent the needs of PPNs at every stage.
You can access the PPN Implementation Roadmap here
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Introduction to Strategic Policy Committees
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Carlow PPN have been informed of new (Draft) Strategic Policy Committees in Carlow County Council, they are:
- Planning, Economic Development, Regeneration, Finance and ICT SPC
- Transportation, Environment, Emergency Services and Capital Projects SPC
- Housing and Integration SPC
- Community Development, Recreation, Amenity, Sports, Arts & Culture, Libraries, Museum, Heritage SPC
Carlow PPN have been allocated 9 seats on these SPCs:
- 3 Environment seats
- 4 Community & Voluntary seats
- 2 Social Inclusion seats
We are currently advertising for Community Representatives to sit on these
Committees, to represent the views of the community.
LINK TO NOMINATION FORM
Carlow PPN recently made a submission to the Public Consultation on the
Carlow Local Authority Draft Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) Scheme.
You can access Carlow PPNs Submission here
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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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Carlow Climate Action Plan (CAP) 2024-2029
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Carlow County Council has prepared this Climate Action Plan 2024-2029 to facilitate the transition of Carlow Town Decarbonising Zone and County Carlow to a low carbon and climate resilient County.
This will be achieved by delivering and promoting best practice in climate action at local level. This aim is aligned to the Government’s overall National Climate Objective, which seeks to pursue and achieve, by no later than the end of 2050, the transition to a climate resilient, biodiversity rich, environmentally sustainable and climate neutral economy.
Access the full CAP here
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The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan
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The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is a framework bringing together different sectors across the island of Ireland to create a landscape where pollinators can survive and thrive. Its implementation is coordinated by the National Biodiversity Data Centre.
Newsletter: January 2025
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Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Update
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Are you a landowner or land occupier? Are you aware of your obligations under the Roads Act 1993?
Did you know that since 1st September 2024 hedge cutting season is open? This remains open until 28th February 2025.
In the interest of safety and the protection of all people who use the public roads in our County, landowners and occupiers of land are requested to take all reasonable care to ensure that roadside structures, trees, hedges, shrubs and other vegetation growing on their land is not or could not become a danger to those using or working on the public roads and ensure that all debris is removed from roads following hedge cutting.
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Mental Health Ireland and the Involvement Centres in Carlow, Kilkenny and Clonmel Involvement Centre Kilkenny in Involvement Centre Carlow are running a class on create your Wheel of Life Vision Board for 2025. The workshop is free and everything you need will be supplied including a copy of the Creativity for Wellbeing Workbook.
Feel free to bring images, quotes or pictures to add to your vision board.
Places are limited so contact gina@mentalhealthireland.ie to secure your place.
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Getting Started Computer Training
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Age Action’s Getting Started is a free digital literacy programme, helping older people to get online, or use their smart device with confidence. Age Action’s Getting Started is the first competency-based digital training for older people in Ireland.
To date over 46,000 older people have already completed Getting Started courses with Age Action.
Full details can be found here
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Dementia Inclusive Communities - Carlow Social Club
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You are invited to the first Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) Social Club Gathering of 2025. This event is dedicated to individuals living with dementia or Alzheimer’s, their carers, and families and is a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and support one another in a warm, inclusive environment.
Event Details:
Date: Friday, January 17th
Time: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: Bethany House, Carlow
Come and enjoy a warm, friendly atmosphere where you can share stories, laughter, and engaging activities. Savour tea, coffee, and biscuits while listening to the uplifting live music of Jason Culleton.
Carlow PPN look forward to seeing you there!
Details
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Suicide Bereavement Supports Awareness Evening
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This event will be beneficial to adults bereaved by suicide, regardless of the length of time since the death occurred, the relationship the person had to the person who died by suicide, or the circumstances of the death.
Also, if you are supporting someone bereaved by suicide, we encourage you to attend.
Event: Suicide Bereavement Supports Awareness Evening
Date & Time: Thursday 30th January 7.30pm-9pm in
Location: The Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise (R32TYW7).
No registration required.
All are welcome!
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Involvement Centres are peer led recovery focused spaces which offer a warm welcoming place in which mental health and addiction challenges are understood to be part of life and are accepted in a non-judgemental way.
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland (ASI) are bringing together a powerful group of people dedicated to making Carlow a dementia-inclusive county. They hope to raise awareness to challenge the stigma, myths and misconceptions around dementia by opening the channels of communication and removing the barriers to change.
The Dementia Inclusive Community are based in Bethany House, Carlow.
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TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow is a transport company and operate two different types of services RRS and Door to Door.
To make a booking or register as a passenger for our Door to Door services call 0818 42 41 41.
The TFI Local Link Carlow Kilkenny Wicklow provide bus services in Carlow, Kilkenny, Tipperary and Wicklow, and to schools in Kilkenny.
On many of these services, passengers are booked on demand.
Local Link Website
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Local Enhancement Programme 2025
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Applications are invited by Carlow Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) for grant funding under the Local Enhancement Programme 2025.
The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5pm Wednesday 5th February 2025.
Application forms and further info is available at
https://carlow.ie/…/local-enhancement-programme-2025
Guidelines
Closing Date: February 5th, 2025
Application forms and further information on the programme are available from Carlow Local Community Development Committee, Community Section, Carlow County Council, County Buildings, Athy Road, Carlow R93 E7R7, 059 91 36249 or e-mail lcdc@carlowcoco.ie
You can also email myself at fbroadbery@carlowcoco.ie and i will get the forms to you.
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ArtLinks Bursary Award 2025
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The ArtLinks partners in Carlow, Kilkenny, Waterford and Wexford local authorities are pleased to announce that the Professional and Emerging ArtLink Bursary Award 2025 is now open.
These Awards are designed to support artists to develop their practice by providing artists with the time and resources to think, research, reflect and critically engage with their art.
Closing date: January 20th 2025
Full details can be found here (scroll down the page)
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County Carlow LEADER Programme 2023 - 2027
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The County Carlow LEADER Programmes mission is to enable communities in Carlow to realise their social and economic potential. This is achieved by proactively leading research, design and delivery of high-impact social, economic and environmental community projects in Carlow and by being an active partner in strategic collaborative community initiatives.
Details of this years LEADER programme.
Contact Leader@carlowdevelopment.ie and to request an expression-of-interest form.
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Carlow County Council Arts Service funding opportunities for Artists and Communities for 2025
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Carlow County Council will consider applications from Artists (Artist definition), Arts Organisations and Community Groups working in Carlow or who are from Carlow to enable them to carry out an artistic initiative or project that makes a contribution to the quality of life in their local community.
Individual Artists
Community Groups
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Environmental Grant & Tidy Towns Grant Schemes 2025
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Applications are invited from County Carlow Tidy Towns / Development Associations and Residents Associations who are engaged in or intending to engage in community environmental works or anti-litter initiatives in their localities.
Closing date: 21st February 2025
Contact Elaine Lucas, Community Section, Carlow County Council, Athy Road, Carlow or call 059 9172475.
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Grants Available for Training Networks
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The Wheel is delighted to share some good news! Training Links, a workforce development funding and support programme, is now open for applications. Since 2005, Training Links has funded the training and upskilling needs of staff, volunteers and board members in the community and voluntary sector. This year we see a record total fund of €575,000.00 available for sector upskilling.
Full details
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Heritage Organisation Support Fund
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The Heritage Organisation Support Fund supports not for profit, non-governmental organisations working in the heritage sector in Ireland by providing funding towards their core costs. Applications are now open until the 27th of January 2025. To see if you’re eligible for The Heritage Organisation Support Fund visit heritagecouncil.ie/funding.
Full details
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Consultations, Surveys & Submissions
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Town Centre First Plan for Muine Bheag
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Have your say on the Future of your Town Centre!
Your views and feedback on how Muine Bheag can be developed and revitalised into a sustainable, vibrant and dynamic town centre will be essential to shape this plan.
Please use this opportunity to give your thoughts on the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats in Muine Bheag.
The public survey can be accessed here
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Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant
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The Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant is a payment you can get if you are turning a vacant house or building into your permanent home or a rental property.
A grant of up to €70,000 is available.
Full details at can be found here
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Registrations for the Spring Clean 25 are open!
National Spring Clean is Ireland’s most popular, well recognized and successful anti-litter initiative. Taking place during the whole month of April and now in its 25th year, the campaign encourages every sector of society to actively participate and take responsibility for litter, by actually conducting clean ups in their own local environment. National Spring Clean traditionally takes place throughout the month of April.
Register here
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*Please click on the posters for a fuller image...
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