Volume 9, Issue 4 - Carlow Public Participation Network Members E-Bulletin, April 2023
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Influencing the Decisions That Shape Your Community
Community & Voluntary ~ Social Inclusion ~ Environment
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Welcome
Welcome to the 4th edition of Carlow PPN members E-Bulletin.
One of our aims is to share information with all our members and to keep you well informed and up-to-date with local and national news.
We ask you to
share the ebulletin with other members of your group, thank you.
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'Strengthening Your Community' Event
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Carlow Public Participation Network (PPN) held our first Spring Networking Plenary event of 2023 on Thursday 23rd March 2023 in Teach Bhride, in the Tullow MD area of Carlow.
The event was very well attended by people from the community who engaged with speakers on topics relevant to them. Patricia Duffe, Carlow PPN Coordinator said, ‘it is crucial that we communicate with our members regularly to keep them informed about our efforts and to update them on topics that are currently of particular interest to the community’. The PPN carried out a community needs analysis which informed this series of workshops for the community event.
Thanks to all who attended!
View photos from the event on our Facebook post here
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The PPN Secretariat is an important part of the PPN. It is the administrative arm and takes its direction from the Plenary (all the Member Groups). The Secretariat is made up of Member Group representatives from each of the three Colleges (Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion and Environmental) and one from each Municipal District of Carlow.
The role of the Secretariat is to make sure that the decisions taken by the Plenary, the operational decision-making body of the PPN, are carried out. They also oversee the implementation of the Strategic Plan.
Join here
Download: Role of the Secretariat
Closing date April 14th 2023
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PPN Seats up for Nomination
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Pan Celtic International Festival
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The Pan Celtic International Festival returns to Carlow in 2023, running from 11th - 16th April, and will be a celebration of the cultural links between the celtic nations of Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany, Cornwall and the Isle of Man.
Carlow looks forward to welcoming old friends back as well as new comers to the festival, including musicians and singers, choirs, dancers and storytellers from the six participating nations as we share our celtic language and culture at this great Easter gathering.
Programme of Events
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To celebrate International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, students on the BA (Hons) in Social, Political & Community Studies programme at Carlow College hosted an interactive conversation around Unconscious Bias, titled “Together Against Racism:
Exploring Unconscious Bias” on Thursday, 23rd March 2023 in VISUAL. Carlow PPN are privileged to sign the Carlow Intercultural Charter, to signify a commitment to anti-racism and activity working towards a more inclusive and intercultural Carlow.
Read the full story
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Tullow Swift - Survey 2022
Findings & Recommendations
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This survey was commissioned by the Develop Tullow Association (DTA),
Tullow Tidy Towns and Climate Action Committee. The aim of the study was to survey the buildings in central Tullow to locate existing swift nest sites and to gain baseline knowledge on the whereabouts, distribution and abundance of nesting swifts in Tullow town, Co. Carlow.
Findings from the Tullow Swift Survey 2022
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The School House Community & Enterprise Centre
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The Rathvilly Community Centre Committee are proud to unveil proposed plans for The School House Community & Enterprise Centre. Plans and drawings have been funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development via the RRDF and the project is lead by Carlow County Council in partnership with the Rathvilly Committee.
The new design is open for submissions until April 17th 2023.
Plans are available in large scale in Tullow Municipal Offices, Carlow Offices Athy Road and the Post Office in Rathvilly.
Closing date April 17th at 5pm.
Make your submission here
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Invitation to the premier of 'RUBBISH' - a film by Take A Part Carlow
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In 2022, Take A Part Carlow and Outlandish Theatre Platform have co-created a film about what's it s like being a teenager while growing up in the Tullow Road area of Carlow.
They are extremely proud to invite you to a screening of 'Rubbish'.
The film will be screened in VISUAL, Carlow on Sunday 16th of April from 2pm - 5pm.
Free to attend, book here
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Carlow County Council is a
blooming success!
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The latest Irish Regions European Office (IREO) newsletter's spotlight features Carlow County Council, which has successfully delivered the URBACT funded Ru:rban project. This project was delivered by a partnership between Carlow County Council Executive and elected members, businesses, community groups and NGOs working in the area of Community Gardens and Allotments.
The project is based on shared good practice across the project partners - Carlow PPN were very pleased to be part of this project!
Well done to all involved!
Read IREO Newsletter
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The wonderful Siopa Glas in Ballon will have a plant & seed swap on May 6th from 2pm. Please come along and support!
All are welcome!
Siopa Glas accept donations of fashion items, toys, antiques, small furniture and more.
Open Tuesday - Saturday
9.30am - 4pm.
Closed 3pm, Saturdays.
f: @SiopaGlasBallon
Address: Siopa Glas, Main St. Ballon, R93 A8N3
Full details
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Please avail of the opportunity to advertise with Carlow PPN.
Contact Fiona on 0872760139/0599136288
fbroadbery@carlowcoco.ie
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Carlow Arts Festival 2023
needs YOU!
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The Carlow Arts Festival is an annual multi-disciplinary festival which takes place in Carlow and is the first of the summer arts festivals in Ireland.
The Festival's mission is to promote culture in all its forms. To foster and promote the growth of the arts including the visual arts, literature, music, dance, architecture and entertainment (including street performance) to advance education in the arts.
Want to bump shoulders with world-renowned artists, be part of this exciting festival team and experience the best music, visual arts and theatre at close quarters? They are now looking for enthusiastic and committed help before, during and after this year’s festival!
The festival cannot happen without the help of a small army of volunteers, and it is a great way to gain experience and get involved with arts, festival and event management.
To apply, contact janice@carlowartsfestival.ie
Please note that all new applicants must be over 18.
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- Government Sets Aside €2.3m For Social Enterprises
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The government has announce a €2.3m investment to support social enterprises nationwide as part of the Our Rural Future plan.
Some €1.4m will be split between 19 organisations under the Scaling Up Fund for Social Enterprises initiative, with a further €890,000 being provided to social enterprises via Rethink Ireland and Community Finance Ireland.
Read report
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- Social Enterprise Income and Impact Strategy (eLearning)
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Carmichael Ireland are offering an eLearning opportunity for anyone working in Social Enterprise who would like to create positive impacts in their beneficiaries lives.
Social enterprises play a pivotal role in the delivery of services and supports
in Ireland. Beneficiaries can speak first hand of the positive impact these supports have on their lives.
This course is designed to put social impact at the heart of business planning and conversations around social enterprise development.
For more information on this course and to book click here
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Sustainable Development Goals - Updates
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COLUMBAN WAY -
Carlow to Athy Inaugural
Walk 2023
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The Columban Way walk in County Carlow gives visitors the opportunity to follow in the footsteps of the inspirational sixth century monk St. Columbanus, who was born at the foot of Mount Leinster and has been described as “Ireland’s first European, a poet, scholar, abbot, preacher and teacher”.
As part of the Columban Way development, the current focus is on connecting Carlow to Athy.
Damien from the group Myshall Muintir Na Tire, recently made a presentation to Athy County Council which was positively received, resulting in a 19km inaugural walk from Carlow to Athy on Saturday, 15th April 2023.
Please join in on this historical inaugural walk and help preserve the story of this inspirational local figure.
More on The Columban Way
Information and booking
The Columban Way Map
Cost: €11.70 (€10, plus €1.70 booking fee)
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The ConnectFit project by SETU and Carlow Sports Partnership, is a FREE 10-week exercise programme targeted at getting people aged 60 and over more active! The aim of this project is to forge new connections and a sense of togetherness within our community through exercise.
Throughout this programme you would be performing resistance training with the aim to improve your health, fitness, and wellbeing.
Contact: connectfitcarlow@gmail.com
More details
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Forward Steps FRC in Tullow are excited to announce Wardrobe Styling Workshops with the fantastic Elaine Scully, starting April 20th for four weeks.
Elaine Scully's Workshop will focus on making the most of your wardrobe.
Full details
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Fundraising Event for Carlow Older Persons Forum
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The 'Follow Me Up To Carlow' - an Evening of Stories and Songs in aid of Carlow Older Persons Forum takes place Seven Oaks Hotel Carlow on Thursday 6th April.
Contact Joe Butler for tickets on 085 850 5549 or call Seven Oaks Hotel reception on 059 913 1308.
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