Carlow PPN Re-registration

Carlow PPN are finalising the re-registration process.
We are required as per PPN National Guidelines to ask all our members to re-register, as this process will ensure we are GDPR compliant.

Please check your emails to ensure a follow up with this process, thanking you.

Siopa Glás, Ballon

Siopa Glas Ballon is a thrift community shop in Ballon, Carlow. It is managed completely by local volunteers, a real curiosity shop for all those who like to browse.

Everything sold in the shop has been donated by members of the community, it encourages us all to recycle materials & reuse. All proceeds to Enhance Ballon Village & Ballon National School.

Open Wednesday – Friday: 10am – 4.30pm.
Contact: Breda: 087 7820211 / Máire: 087 2424934.
Facebook: @SiopaGlasBallon

The All Ireland Pollinator

Plan (AIPP)

Biodiversity Ireland hope that groups and organisations will read the new Pollinator Plan and become a supporter. Supporters of the AIPP 2021-2025 are others who endorse the new Plan and agree to take specific actions themselves to assist.

News from The Wheel

Training Links Programme

Applications for funding are now open under the Training Links programme from The Wheel. Training Networks are invited to apply for grants ranging from €10,000.00 to €50,000.00.

Closing date: 13th August 2021. Application details here

Campaign Training Needs Analysis

The Wheel plan to launch a Campaign Training Needs Analysis and want to make sure it is tailored and relevant to the community & voluntary sector. In order to capture this information they have developed a survey.

Take the survey here

'Creating Our Future' - Research

Emma Fleming is an Environmental Science masters student in Trinity College Dublin, working in collaboration with Science Foundation Ireland, who have been tasked with delivering the public consultation around 'Creating our Future'. She is engaging in focus groups over the summer to look at public perception towards research in the area of future solutions for energy, with the hope of bringing public views into the decision making process for the next National research and innovation strategy.
Focus group meetings will be held through zoom. If you or one of your community groups is interested in taking part, please contact Emma at flemine4@tcd.ie or call 0851127561 to take part.

Pick Your Own Veg with

An Gairdín Beo

Pick your own Veg in An Gairdin Beo every Wednesday from 11a.m - 1 p.m. Full details

‘Carlow - A Pandemic in Pictures'

Well done to all involved in the 'Carlow Pandemic In Pictures' community project, organised by Healthy Carlow and Carlow Photographic Society. The launch of the Carlow - A Pandemic In Pictures Book took place in Ballykealy Manor House.

Further information

Beach Wheelchairs

The Disability Federation of Ireland believe people with disabilities should not be excluded from one of the defining experiences of an Irish summer – a day out with family or friends on one of our magnificent beaches. A record number of Irish beaches were awarded a Blue Flag this year and the highest number ever also offer beach wheelchairs.

Further reading

The Irish Wheelchair Association

The Irish Wheelchair Association are delighted to announce they have been awarded an RTÉ Toy Show grant. They are honoured to receive this grant that will support people with disabilities across Ireland.

The National Action Plan against Racism for Ireland

The consultation for a National Action Plan against Racism for Ireland is open for submissions until July 14th.

Make a Submission

The Good Governance Awards from Carmichael Ireland, recognising and encouraging adherence to good governance practice by non-profits in Ireland.

Full report

Carlow Sports Partnership

Five Bullet Friday from Carlow Sports Partnership 25/6/2021

Membership

Who can join?
Online Membership Registration Form
Submission to the Public Consultation on ‘Ireland 2040 – Our Plan’ National Planning Framework
Members Handbook
Click here for further information on the Benefits of
Joining and Membership Criteria
Secretariat Members
Take a few moments to watch this short video on the PPN structure
Become a member of a Linkage Group and connect with other community groups and organisations with shared interests and diverse perspectives on everything from community, environment and health.
Strategic Plan 2018 – 2021

If your group has something of interest to the County, please avail of the opportunity to advertise with Carlow PPN by phoning Fiona on 059/9172495 or email:

Email: carlowppn@carlowcoco.ie /

fbroadbery@carlowcoco.ie

Funding Opportunities

How Carlow PPN Works

Keep in Contact

There are many ways to keep in touch and up to date, follow Carlow PPN on Social Media for current news and updates!

Carlow PPN Website

Membership Profile

Carlow Pride Festival

Carlow Pride Festival are based in the South East of Ireland and are a voluntary, non-profit organisation that was created to celebrate LGBT+ and to promote positive local LGBT+ people, stories and connections across our rural region.
Founded in 2019, they have made history in many ways. Their first Pride Festival held in July 2019 attracted 3,500 attendees for both their marching parade and main event in Carlow's beautiful town park along the River Barrow.

John Paul is the Chairperson, he has a long history of LGBT+ advocacy in Ireland and abroad. When he worked as a reporter and co-host for a national television show in North America covering all current affairs LGBT+ stories. There he realised that LGBT+ people from Carlow, and rural Ireland, sometimes didn’t have a voice.

He flew home in 2015 with a camera crew to document his journey to vote in the Marriage Equality referendum as a two part report. The first part was for “Be My Yes” campaign in North America for ex-pats who couldn’t fly home to vote. He is also the editor of the local LGBT+ magazine The Out Mag.

He won the Volunteer Ireland Award for Arts, Culture & Media in 2019.

Contact details:

w: www.carlowpridefestival.ie

e: johnpaul@carlowpridefest.ie

f: @carlowpridefest

Carlow Africa Day

Carlow Africa Support Group celebrated Carlow Africa Day on June 25th & 26th. There was story telling by Gael and Jolly O' Rock, inspired by an African tale, titled, 'Tanetsa the Hunter' and a beautiful poem written by Daniella Donatus, titled 'Beautiful Africa', which was read by her mum, Blessing Donatus.

Carlow Deputy Mayor and Councillor, Andrea Dalton joined in the celebrations, wishing them well and offering a welcome message to all Africans to feel at home here in Co. Carlow.

Happy Carlow Africa Day!

Carlow Africa Support Group IRL

Events in the Visual Theatre

The VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art and The George Bernard Shaw Theatre have a number of events going on through the summer months:

The Doorstep Dances is a free six-week dance and movement programme: Information
The Braun Archive is a project which is open to the public, and would like to hear the recollections of people who worked at Braun over the years: Information
Unsilencing: My Journey to Carlow will detail the lived experiences of diverse and multicultural individuals: Information

Your Mental Health

For information on mental health supports and service closest to you Freephone 1800 111 888, anytime.
Survey on a public consultation being carried out by the Mental Health Commission on the Quality Framework for mental health services: Link to survey

July E-zine from Carlow Volunteer Centre

Age Friendly Ireland

Age Friendly Ireland’s vision is to make Ireland a great country in which to grow old.

Age Friendly Ireland E-Bulletin June 2021

Young People’s Participation

Túsla have opened applications for the Capacity Building Grant and Hub na nÓg Training to support implementation of the National Framework for Children and Young People’s Participation in Decision-making at the level of everyday practice.

Capacity Building Grant and Hub na nÓg Training Application Form

Local Authorities Water Programme

The Waters and Communities Special Award is open for 2021 with a closing date for receipt of applications of Friday, 23rd July. The Award is part of the overall SuperValu TidyTowns competition.

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Community Water Development Fund grants for 2021 support communities and groups deliver projects that enhance the quality of local streams, rivers, lakes, and coastal areas.

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