FREE training in Understanding Self-harm Intro and the START suicide alertness online training in April more dates will be added for these sessions: https://bookwhen.com/
13th April from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon 2 Hour Introduction to Understanding Self-Harm With Cork Mental Health Foundation & HSE
15th April START On-line Suicide Alertness training 90 minutes
27th April from 10.00 a.m. to 12 noon 2 Hour Introduction to Understanding Self-Harm With Cork Mental Health Foundation & HSE
Cork County Council are seeking expressions of interest for the CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) Scheme 2021, recently launched by the Department of Rural and Community Development. This scheme makes provision for small scale infrastructural projects in rural areas to promote sustainable development and to attract people to live and work in the areas covered. The closing date for receipt of Expression of Interest forms is 4pm, Friday 9th of April.
This year’s scheme sees a national increase of 10% in funding, bringing the allocation to €5.5m with measures covered including school and community safety, outdoor recreational facilities, community wellbeing and new ideas to address specific challenges faced by communities.
Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley welcomed the opening of the scheme saying;
“The CLÁR Scheme provides a great opportunity for community groups to work with Cork County Council to address needs specific to their local area and community. The targeted funding empowers communities and helps them to build a better future in their towns and villages. I strongly encourage interested groups to contact their local Municipal District Office to explore measures that could be of great benefit for the community.”
Chief Executive Tim Lucey noted the importance of the scheme;
“A vital function of local government, and central to Cork County Council’s mission is the provision of solutions to local problems. Each town, village and communities’ needs are different, and one of the best ways to identify opportunities is by working hand in hand with local groups. The CLÁR Scheme is one such way that the Council engages directly with the community with support from National Government, and we look forward to supporting communities through this initiative.”
Interested groups are asked to contact their local Municipal District Office to express an interest in any project that you wish to put forward under these measures. Expression of Interest forms are available on the Municipal Districts section of this website.
Tai Chi Classes Via Zoom: 6 Weeks
Date: Thursday: 01/04/2021
Time: 10am
via Zoom
Mallow Community Health Project in collaboration with Le Cheile Family
Resource Centre, Mallow. These classes are free
Tai Chi ideal for strengthening the internal functions of the body, such
as the immune system, metabolic functions and cardiovascular system.
Tai Chi is also most effective way to develop balanced health for the
mind and the body.
Please contact Community Health Worker,
Pauline if you would like to participate in Tai Chi classes.
Phone: 087-4335047 OR Email: chp@lecheilefrc.ie
SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, has made ECDL/ICDL
resources available for free on the SOLAS online learning service.
The aim of the European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL) certification is
to give learners the skills to use a computer competently and confidently.
The ECDL is one of the most recognised computer user certifications in the
world.
eCollege offers 10 different ECDL Modules - 4 Core Modules and 6
Optional. To obtain the ECDL Certificate a learner needs to complete 4
Core modules and 3 of the optional modules.
The 4 Core Modules are
• Computer Essentials
• Online Essentials
• Word Processing
• Excel Spread sheets
The Optional modules include
• IT Security
• Online Collaboration
• Presentations
• Image Editing
• Web Editing
• Project Planning
The course is delivered online and candidates have 6 months to complete
the modules. This is a self-paced learning course.
To register and apply to complete the ECDL Course click on the following
link and follow the instructions:
https://www.fetchcourses.ie/course/finder?sfcw-courseId=230138
Smoking increases your risk of acute respiratory infections like COVID-19
by damaging the natural barriers in your airways and lungs that help
prevent infections. Thankfully, many people are giving up smoking
because of the risk posed by COVID-19 and with the support of the HSE
Quit programme, they have a much better chance of success. The HSE
have recruited 10 would-be quitters to tell their stories and help inspire
others to join them on the journey towards becoming smoke-free. Please
see the Quit 2021 pack to find out more about how you can follow their
journey to inspire even more people to Quit.
The Government introduced a measure on Feb 9th 2021 that will enable
individuals, who have been certified by their treating consultant as having
a prognosis of less than 24 months to live, to be awarded a medical card
without undergoing a means test. The measure is being introduced on an
administrative basis pending legislative change. From 12th March 2021, a
medical card can be awarded (without a means test) to an individual who
has been certified by their treating consultant as having a prognosis of 24
months or less and the updated information is available on the HSE
website here.
HSE in collaboration with the Health Research Board and the EU drugs
agency (EMCDDA) are asking adults in Ireland who use drugs to complete
this survey to help shape the future of drug policies and interventions. The
survey is anonymous and is open to adults aged 18 and over. The survey is
open from yesterday for a 6-week period.
The survey is available here.
For information and support relating to your own or someone else’s drug
use, go to www.drugs.ie or Freephone the HSE Helpline on 1800 459 459
Monday – Friday 9:30 – 5:30 or email helpline@drugs.ie
This was recently launched, as part of the Government’s Keep Well
campaign and funded by Sláintecare, through the Healthy Ireland fund.
The Grow It Forward 2021 initiative, in partnership with Healthy Ireland
and Libraries Ireland, is designed to help the nation’s wellbeing by
inspiring and supporting people to grow some of their own food and
plants at home while connecting with friends and family to join them.
Evidence shows the positive effects of outdoors and gardening on mental
wellbeing. Through this initiative, 50,000 seed packs will be given away,
and participants asked to use the kits to share the experience with ten
people, enabling half a million people across Ireland to enjoy the wide
range of benefits that come from growing food at home. You are invited
to claim a Grow it Forward pack. Register here https://bit.ly/3twwQuz or
by contacting your local library (all 330 branches nationwide are helping to
drive the effort).
Cork County Council has allocated €65,191 to a range of community and voluntary organisations across the county under the second round of Covid-19 Emergency Funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development.
This round of funding follows a previous allocation of €116,000 to County Cork projects and is designed to assist in addressing some of the shortfalls experienced by community and voluntary groups due to the negative impact of Covid 19 on fundraising activities. This latest allocation of funds will support 66 County Cork groups in areas such as the purchase of sanitisation equipment and supplies, as well as community wellbeing initiatives.
Mayor of the County of Cork Cllr. Mary Linehan Foley welcomed news of the allocations saying,
“The adaptability of our communities has been central to our response to Covid 19, many have relied on the tireless work of our community and voluntary workers. It has been a challenging time for so many groups as they have been required to reimagine and expand their supports, yet their usual means of fundraising has been disrupted. This funding will support these groups, enhance resilience in communities countywide and promote wellbeing as we continue to work together through this pandemic.”
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey noted,
“Community groups and voluntary organisations have played a vital role in helping the Council achieve its goals of supporting the people of Cork County over the past year. The Council welcomes this funding from the Department of Rural & Community Development which has enabled us to provide this additional support. This initiative is a testament to the benefits of national and local government working side by side with the communities we serve.”
Full details of the projects funded are available through the document links below.
The pandemic has seen a record number of people turn to growing their own food and discovering the joy and pride that brings. The process of seeing a seed turn into a seedling and eventually food you can eat is full of magic and no shortage of optimism. Grow it Forward is all about sharing that feeling as far and wide as possible at a time when we need it most. That’s why we’re inviting people to get free seeds and do good deeds. – Michael Kelly, Founder of GIY
Grow It Forward is a national programme to help half a million people #KeepWell by growing their own food.
In partnership with Healthy Ireland and Libraries Ireland through the Government of Ireland’s Keep Well initiative, we are giving away 50,000 free seed packs and asking participants to use them to share the experience with 10 people. In all, we aim to support half a million people across Ireland to enjoy the wide range of benefits that come from growing food at home.
To get your free pack simply register using the form below and we will post it to your address. Alternatively, you can contact your local library, as all 330 branches are helping to drive the effort by sending out packs as well. If you get a pack from your local library don’t forget to sign up for your free growing plan HERE.
Each pack includes seeds for beetroot, carrots, salad leaves, peas, and tomatoes; a guide to help grow them, and a postcard and gift tags to help share them. Those who sign up will also receive regular e-mails with growing support, video clips, and ideas for how to ‘grow it forward’ by passing on seeds, seedlings, or produce in accordance with social distancing guidelines.
After you receive your free pack we ask that you share the experience with nine other people to help us reach our goal of 500,000 people in total. How you choose to share this growing experience is up to you – you can put seeds in the post, leave seedlings outside your house, drop fresh produce off to your neighbours or whatever you can think of. We will be sharing lots of Grow It Forward ideas and stories to give you some inspiration throughout the campaign.
If you are not already a member of your local library, there’s never been a better time to join! Sign up here today and get access to GIY’s best-selling book, Grow Cook Eat as well as our kid’s book, GIY’s Know-It-Allmanac as free e-books. You’ll also find a wide range of related books on food growing, gardening, cooking and much more.
We are very excited to be working with a PhD researcher at University College Cork to better understand the impact a campaign like Grow it Forward can have on people and the planet. Please take a short survey here before you start growing to lend your voice.
Applications are now being invited by the HSE for National Lottery Funding
Grants. This funding is distributed by the HSE each year to community-
based groups and voluntary organisations under the Respite Care Grant.
Scheme and the National Lottery Grant Scheme. Groups and organisations
involved in the provision of Health and Personal Social Services can apply
for once off funding of between €500 and €10,000 for suitable projects.
Note that public bodies including the HSE are not eligible to apply for this
funding. All of the information required, including the application form, is
available on www.hse.ie/lotterygrants
Closing Date for Applications is 12 noon on Friday 16th April 2021.
Applicants will be advised as to the outcome of their application by 30th
July 2021.
As we continue to adapt our lifestyles to deal with COVID-19 and face
difficult challenges HSE Health and Wellbeing are taking the opportunity
to share some tips on how to build happiness into your life using positive
psychology. Positive psychology focuses on the positive events and
influences in life. You can Register Here
Date: Wednesday 31st March at 2pm
Guest speaker Paula King, Psychologist will discuss the importance of
creating meaning in our lives and living a life of purpose, look at the
studies carried out on optimists and pessimists and creating hope in our
todays and our tomorrows, explore the concept of compassion in
particular self-compassion and look at creating a personal ‘Happiness Life
Guide’
A new video-based mental wellbeing programme called Minding Your
Wellbeing is now freely accessible. HERE This programme aims to provide
simple tools and guidance to develop and maintain a positive outlook by
looking after our mental health and wellbeing. Brought to you by HSE
Health and Wellbeing, this evidence-based programme provides a unique
opportunity for people to learn more about mindfulness, gratitude, self-
care and resilience.
The first of Fermoy Classical Music Society's virtual concert takes place on Easter Saturday, 3rd April
The Irish Walled Towns Network (IWTN) has a membership of over two dozen towns throughout the island of Ireland (North, South, East and West) and includes 4 towns in Cork. Three of these are in Cork County – Bandon, Buttevant and Youghal – and Cork City is also part of the Network. The Irish Walled Towns Network over the last number of years has supported a range of different projects and undertakings, including here in the County of Cork. To further promote the work of the ITWN, an Ezine, which is called the Walled Town Crier, is being released every two months with the first publication having issued just prior to Christmas 2020. The second Edition has just been published and is available to read online or download by clicking here . The magazine features articles on early buildings in our towns, a feature on Athlone, virtual festivals and information about the IWTN workshop and AGM. If you missed the workshop, the talks can be seen here:
https://www.youtube.com/
The magazine also has tips about grant applications as the IWTN Grants Programme 2021 is now open. The closing date is Wednesday 31st March at 5 pm.
The Heritage Council is delighted to confirm that National Heritage Week 2021 will take place from Saturday, 14th August to Sunday, 22nd August 2021.
Adapting to this year's circumstances was no easy feat but the energy and commitment of the 750+ project organisers who create heritage projects this year ensured that Heritage Week remained a vibrant celebration of Ireland's heritage. As a result of the creativity and passion heritage enthusiasts brought to this year's initiative, National Heritage Week 2021 will retain the project element that was introduced this year.
More details on National Heritage Week 2021 will be available soon. In the meantime, projects from this 2020’s National Heritage Week will remain
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., has announced an extension to the closing date for applications under the €1 million top-up fund for TidyTowns groups. The closing date has been extended until Friday, 19th March, to enable as many TidyTowns groups as possible to apply for this funding.
The Minister allocated €1 million in funding last December to support TidyTowns group across the country, with €1,000 available to every eligible group. In total, there are 987 eligible groups registered across the country. The funding is a top-up to the €1.4 million allocated to TidyTowns groups towards the end of 2019.
While the SuperValu TidyTowns competition could not take place in 2020 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Minister Humphreys has confirmed that the 2021 competition will go ahead, with adaptations as necessary to meet public health guidelines. The launch date will be announced in the coming months.
Encouraging groups to apply for the funding available, Minister Humphreys said: “Last December, I gave a commitment that the SuperValu TidyTowns competition would proceed in 2021, albeit in a slightly different format due to the COVID-19 restrictions. I also made additional funding of €1 million available to the TidyTowns groups to assist them in their preparations for the competition. I have written to every registered group, through Pobal, advising them how to apply for this funding. I want to encourage all groups to avail of this funding. The closing date for receipt of applications was originally the start of March, but in the current circumstances, I am extending this deadline to Friday, 19th March.”
The Minister added: “I want to take this opportunity to thank the thousands and thousands of TidyTowns volunteers that have given their time and skills so generously over the years. The competition continues to grow in popularity, with a record number of 924 entries in 2019. As we continue to deal with the challenges of COVID-19, I am very conscious of the health and wellbeing of TidyTowns volunteers. Their safety is paramount. Social distancing must be maintained and public health advice heeded. I hope to be in a position to launch this year’s competition when restrictions around public gatherings and outdoor activities allow. I will keep the situation under review, but in the meantime, we all need to continue to work together to keep one another safe by following the public health guidelines.”
National Tree Week is an initiative of the Tree Council of Ireland with the support of Coillte, and this year takes place from March 21st to 27th. It is a week to be proud of our trees; to learn about their folklore and their practical applications and to appreciate how important a healthy and diverse tree stock is particularly given increasing concerns regarding Climate. Cork County Council takes pride in the natural heritage of the County and has been supporting National Tree Week for many years.
Under normal circumstances, Communities, associations, workgroups and family groups get together and organise lots of tree planting events, making Ireland greener. Equally, schools get involved with class activities providing the children with an occasion to get out and explore the wonderful world of trees. This year, with Covid-19, things are different. The Tree Council of Ireland is mindful of government guidelines surrounding gatherings and asks that people remain conscious of the need to limit activities and to observe the restrictions in place.
As per previous years, Cork County Council, with thanks to the Tree Council of Ireland, has an availability of trees that can be provided to various groups, organisations and schools throughout the County to plant in their locality. The mix of trees available are Common and Silver Birch, Oak, Scots Pine and Alder. Cork County Council’s Heritage Unit is now seeking expressions of interest from groups looking to avail of trees as part of the National Tree Week Initiative. Over two dozen groups from throughout County Cork were allocated trees as part of Tree Week 2020 by Cork County Council and interest in Tree Week 2021 suggests a very high interest. For groups looking to avail of trees for planting and/or to simply find out more about our trees and Tree Week itself, email cork.heritage@corkcoco.ie or phone 021 4285905.
As part of National Tree Week 2021, much activity will be seen in a virtual capacity online, by visiting https://www.treecouncil.ie/
The Heritage Council has allocated in the region of €1,000,000 to its Community Grant Scheme 2021, which is now open for applications. The aim of the scheme is to support capital projects that improve access and inclusion to heritage sites and that apply good heritage practice to the management of places, collections, or objects (including buildings). The scheme also supports the purchase of essential equipment. This scheme is intended to enable communities and heritage non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to continue their work in this area or to start new initiatives. Projects that begin after the grant offer date in early May, and are completed by 8th October 2021 can be considered for funding under this scheme.
The scheme is open to voluntary and community groups; heritage-related non-governmental organisations (NGOs), not-for-profit heritage organisations, Museum Standards Programme for Ireland (MSPI) participants and Adopt a Monument Programme participants. Applications from other organisations, private companies or individuals will not be considered.
To apply submit your application via The Heritage Council's Online Grants System by Monday 29th March 2021 at 5pm. Applications or supporting documents cannot be submitted after this time. Full details are located on the Heritage Council’s website by visiting https://www.heritagecouncil.
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During 2021 the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media will operate a fund for Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools to support the high level goal of the department in relation to enhancing access to the arts, culture and film sectors and recognising the social and economic role of these sectors in Ireland. Details of this year’s scheme can be found by visiting https://www.gov.ie/en/
The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media operates a Scheme of funding support, for local and regional museums, to promote and enhance the marketing of these institutions, and to further programmes established to attract the aged, young, and socially disadvantaged to visit these institutions. Cultural events held in museums to attract a local and tourist audience and/or to promote museums as focal centres of the local community, have also been supported through this scheme.
Grants are provided for capital works which enhance the exhibition/display facilities within the museum or which promote access to the museum.
Funding provided under the Scheme is to help meet a specific cultural need and to support the department in the delivery of its objective to nurture and develop Irish artistic and creative talent and enhance arts access, the national cultural institutions, regional arts infrastructure and cultural tourism countrywide, in cooperation with national and local authorities and other partners.
Projects which are considered for funding under the scheme include, but are not limited to, projects which:
· enhance the cultural offering of the Museum
· encourage greater access to the Museum
· promote co-operation and joint initiatives between eligible museums / organisations / institutions
· promote the use of Museums as tourism resources in their locality or region
· increase visitor numbers at the Museum
Details of this year’s scheme can be found by visiting https://www.gov.ie/en/service/
This free training is for persons*, over 18, especially those working in health, social care, community and educational environments who want to become suicide alert.
START trains you to identify people who are at risk of suicide, confidently ask them about the topic of suicide and connect them with resources that can help them stay safe from suicide.
This course is funded by the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (www.NOSP.ie) and provided by LivingWorks. (www.livingworks.net)
To register for START training in the Kildare/West Wicklow, Dublin South City, Dublin West, Dublin South East, and East Wicklow region email your name and location address to: admin@breakingthrough.org
To register for START training in other regions go to www.nosp.ie and look in the local Resource Officer for Suicide Prevention information section for that region for details or contact the email address above.
It is advised that if you have been bereaved by suicide please wait at least 12 months before undertaking this training.
Tuath Housing Association was established and registered in 2000, awarded Voluntary Housing Status by the Department of the Environment and is a member of the Irish Council for Social Housing. We provide housing to over 15,000 tenants and currently manage over 5,500 homes across Ireland.
The Tuath Housing Community Covid-19 Emergency Fund was set up to assist residents’ groups involved in Tuath Housing’s Tenant Engagement initiative, local community groups and not-for-profit organisations who are providing support to vulnerable people during the Covid-19 pandemic in communities where Tuath Housing tenants live. Last year we supported 16 not-for-profit organisations through the fund.
The fund will assist not-for-profit groups and organisations who are providing essential supplies and services to vulnerable people during the Covid-19 pandemic. This could include providing information by phone or using technology to change service delivery, supporting education, health and wellbeing, providing essential services or combatting isolation.
There is a maximum of up to €1,000 available per group/ organisation. The amount of funding granted will depend on the volume of requests for funding received.
Email getinvolved@tuathhousing.ie for a copy of the application form and guidelines, or for further information. Deadline for applications is Friday 9th of April 2021. For more information about Tuath Housing visit www.tuathhousing.ie
