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Volume 9, Issue 9  - Carlow Public Participation Network Members E-Bulletin, September 2023

 

Influencing the Decisions That Shape Your Community

 

Community & Voluntary ~ Social Inclusion ~ Environment

 

Welcome

Welcome to the 9th 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.

 
      • Community Expo - Save the Date!

      • See Her Elected (SHE) Workshop 
      • Upcoming Training from Carlow PPN
      • New Local Link Bus Route
      • Seanad Public Consultation on the Future of Local Democracy
      • Minding Your Well Being
      • County Carlow Museum
      • Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI)
      • Decider Skills Training
      • SDG Week 2023
      • Hidden Hearth Festival
      • Culture Night - Sept. 22nd 2023
      • Stop Food Waste
      • Make Way Day - September 22nd
      • Sustainable Development Goals - Updates
      • Amber Women's Refuge News
      • FREE Electrical Recycling Day
      • National Ploughing Championship 2023
      • PPN Members Profile:
        • Tullow Road Community Development Group
      • Newsletters: 
        • Age Friendly Ireland - August

        • Carlow Volunteer Centre News

        • 5 Bullet Friday - 1st September

        • Visual Carlow Updates

        • Disability Federation of Ireland - August

        • Carmichael Ireland - News & Updates

 

Carlow PPN Community Expo -

Invitation to Participate!

Looking forward to our next Community Expo. Carlow PPN would love if you could join us for the next community expo on Thursday 12th October 2023, McGrath Hall, Bagenalstown. Take a stand at the event to showcase the work you do.
The community expo will take place from 4.30pm – 7pm.
If you would like to join us, register your interest below.

(Please bring your own display table)

Register Your Interest
 

See Her Elected (SHE) Workshop

Have you ever considered running for election, or help get a woman elected? See Her Elected (SHE) is a rural strategy to address the under-representation of women in local government in rural Ireland. Please join Carlow PPN for a FREE Local Election Workshop for women in Carlow.

This workshop is running on October 12th from 4pm to 5.30pm at McGrath Hall in Bagenalstown, Co. Carlow. 

Just turn up on the day or Book your place here or

scan the QR Code on the poster

 

Upcoming Training from Carlow PPN

Carlow PPN have a number of training and workshops coming up in September, October and November 2023.

  • Social Media for Community Groups
    September 28th 2023 - 10.30am - 1.30pm
  • Charities Regulator Governance Code
    October 5th, 12th and 19th 2023 - 10.30am - 1.30pm
  • GDPR
    The Wheel - Online Session
    Achieving & Maintaining Compliance with Data Protection & GDPR
    October 17th 2023 - 9:30am - 1:00pm
  • Get Creative with Canva - Make your own posters & flyers for Community Groups
    November 2nd 2023 - 10.30am - 1.30pm

Further details and booking

 

New Local Link Bus Route

TFI Local Link Carlow, Kilkenny, Wicklow launches a new bus service connecting Carlow and New Ross.
The new route began Monday 28th August 2023 and will operate three daily return services, seven days a week. 
The new route (Route 887) will provide late evening and peak-time services for commuters and will ensure improved connectivity to the SETU campus. 

Full details

 

Seanad Public Consultation on the Future of Local Democracy

Local authorities form an essential part of Irish life. Ahead of local elections next year, the Seanad Public Consultation Committee is interested in exploring the Future of Local Democracy across a number of themes:

  • Public engagement and participation in the local government process and
    functions;
  • The powers of local authorities;
  • The impact of changes to the local government process.

Details

Carlow PPN will be facilitating three open consultation dates, to hear your views:

  • Mon 25th September, 1pm - Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow
  • Tues 26th September, 1pm - Tullow Library, Tullow, Co. Carlow
  • Wed 27th September, 4pm - Lord Bagenal Hotel, Carlow

     

No booking required, just pop in!

 

Submissions must be received by
Friday, 29th September, 2023.

How to make a submission

 

County Carlow Museum

Explore the history of Carlow!

Carlow County Museum is open 7 days with FREE admission.

  • Mon - Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm
  • (Sat 10.00am – 1.00pm & 1.30pm to 5.00pm)
  • Sun 2.00pm - 4.30pm

Last entry 30 minutes before closing.
Visit & See What You are Missing!
More info

 

Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI)

Are you ready to make your voice heard? ILMI's VOICE project is back with a series of empowering online events throughout September! Designed primarily for disabled people, these free events are open to anyone with an interest in fostering inclusivity and driving positive change in their communities.

If you reside in Kilkenny, Carlow, Waterford, or Wexford, contact Paula at paulasoraghan@ilmi.ie or call 087 163 0433.

Decider Skills Training

The Decider Skills Training is to help people to deal with anxiety, depression, anger and addictions.

The Healthy Ireland Fund are providing FREE Decider Skills Training for professionals, parents and carers.

The training will be two full days, 18th and 19th October in Woodford Dolmen Hotel (Lunch will be provided). 

Spaces are limited, to register for more information please email lkelly@carlowcoco.ie

 

SDG Week 2023

Ireland’s second Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week is taking place from 23rd September to 1st October 2023.
SDG Week forms part of the wider European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW).
For more information on sustainable development, SDG Week and ideas for taking part, please click here.
Queries can be sent to SDGs@decc.gov.ie.
You can register an event and find out what’s taking place for SDG Week in Ireland on the ESDW website> https://esdw.eu/country/ireland

 

Hidden Hearth Festival

Hidden Hearth Festival is an intimate festival of community, connection, creativity, celebration and empowerment. This two day festival aims to enchant and nourish all who gather.

This festival aims to bridge a connection so that participants leave with a greater understanding of the importance for us as individuals and a collective to take creative and local action to support our planet.

Book your tickets here

Carlow PPN Membership

  • Membership Criteria
  • Members Handbook
  • Secretariat Members
  • Current PPN Reps
  • Strategic Plan 2022-2025
  • Submissions by Carlow PPN
  • PPN Handbook 2020

Please avail of the opportunity to advertise with Carlow PPN.

Contact Fiona on 0872760139/0599136288

fbroadbery@carlowcoco.ie

 

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Newsletters:

  • Age Friendly Ireland - August
  • Carlow Volunteer Centre News
  • 5 Bullet Friday - 1st September
  • Visual Carlow Updates
  • Disability Federation of Ireland - August
  • Carmichael Ireland - News & Updates

 

 

PPN Members Profile

Tullow Road Community Development Group (TRCDG)

The Tullow Road Community Development Group was formed in 2016. The community development group was formed by residents to address the needs and interests of the Tullow Road community.

Their aim is to enhance the quality of life in the community by organizing events, programs, and initiatives that promote community engagement, social cohesion, and local development. They focus on various aspects, such as improving infrastructure, advocating for local services, fostering economic growth, enhancing education opportunities, and addressing social issues.
The group work closely with residents, local businesses, schools, and other stakeholders to identify and address community needs. They collaborate with local government agencies, non-profit organizations, and other community groups to implement projects and initiatives aimed at benefiting the Tullow Road area.

Culture Night 2023 Event

Join TRCDG for an extraordinary evening filled with magic, music, and dance as they explore the captivating folklore and biodiversity of the region, as part of Culture Night 2023. Embark on a guided walk through picturesque landscapes, accompanied by melodic tunes that transport you to a realm where myth and reality intertwine.

  • Date: 22nd September 2023
    4 Walks
  • Times: 5:00 5:30 6:00 and 6:30
  • Location: Linear walk entrance down from Eire Og roundabout
  • Admission: Limited Ticket Only Event 50 Tickets per walk
  • Dress Code: Whimsical attire or your favourite fairy tale character

Book your place here (there are 4 time-slots to choose from).

 

Address: 

Tullow Road, Carlow

w: tullowroad.ie

e: tullowroaddevelopmentgroup@g

mail.com

f: @tullowroaddevelopmentgroup

 

National Ploughing Championship 2023

The National Ploughing Championship 2023 will take place in Ratheniska, Co Laois on Sept 19th, 20th & 21st 2023. 

See you there!

Plan your journey

 

FREE Electrical Recycling Day

WEEE Ireland are holding a FREE electrical recycling day at The Mart, Barrack Street Tullow on September 16th from 10am to 4pm. 

 

Amber Women's Refuge

Referrals open for Parenting Support Programme from Amber Women's Refuge. Their next Triple P parenting programme, which supports Mams parenting through or after domestic abuse, is due to start in mid September 2023.

Contact Angela 085 250 6304/ childcare@amberwomensrefuge.ie

See poster for further details

 

Sustainable Development Goals - Updates

  • Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland  (SERI) Update
  • SDG Goal 3 - Good Health & Wellbeing
  • We Need to Strengthen Capacity and Accountability of Public Institutions - SDGs
 

Make Way Day -

September 22nd

The countdown is on! Make Way Day is on Friday 22nd September 2023. The Disability Federation of Ireland advocates will be drawing attention to the problems caused by things left on the footpath.

Spot something? Use the Make Way Day Tool and post it on your social media pages with #MakeWayDay23

Full details

 

Minding Your Well Being

Minding your Wellbeing Training is for those working with or supporting the LGBTI+ community.

The aim of this training is to better equip staff to support their own mental well being within the work setting and to enable them to promote positive mental well being within their professional role. 

Full details

 

Stop Food Waste

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) campaign will help people understand how to make the most of fresh produce with tips and advice on buying, storing, freezing and using up fruit and salads.
This programme is the national food waste prevention campaign, providing guidance and resources to help people reduce and manage their food waste.

Full details

 

Culture Night - Sept. 22nd 2023

Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is brought to you by the Arts Council
in partnership with and led by Carlow County Council Arts Service. It celebrates culture, creativity and the arts, and it seeks to actively promote the belief that this rich and varied culture is alive, treasured and nurtured in people’s lives, today and every day.  It is delivered nationwide in cities, towns, villages and rural
locations as well as online and through our media partners. 

Carlow Culture Night 2023 Programme

 

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