Mallow Community Health Project are collaborating with Travellers of North Cork (TNC) and Yana ( North Cork Domestic Violence Project ) in a fundraising venture to help raise funds for YANA.
The three Organisation are coming together for International Women’s Day and are fundraising for YANA . We will be showing the very popular and feel good film Mama Mia in The Mercy Centre on Tuesday the 8th March at 7pm.
Admission €5 .
Refreshments will be provided.
Yesterday, Wednesday 16 February, Minister for Justice Helen McEntee briefed NGOs on the third national strategy on Domestic, Sexual and Gender Based Violence (DSGBV), as well as an overview of a review of refuge accommodation prepared by Tusla.
At the NGO briefing session, Minister McEntee outlined priority areas for refuge provision, as well as long term structural reforms to improve supports for victims and tackle domestic, sexual and gender based violence. The new structures discussed yesterday include a new statutory agency on domestic, sexual and gender based violence.
Today, an associated public consultation has been launched. We encourage all members of the public to consider taking part in the public consultation, and would ask you to share this among your members and colleagues. Further details: https://www.justice.
Irish Historic Towns Atlas (IHTA) is inviting expressions of interest from researchers, teachers and practitioners who have used the Atlas in their work and would like to take part in a day of workshops by giving a short presentation and taking part in panel discussions on Thursday 19th May 2022 in the Royal Irish Academy, Dawson St, Dublin. Further details available at https://www.ria.ie/news/irish-historic-towns-atlas/call-papers-using-atlas-irish-historic-towns-atlas-workshops
The 2022 Wind Farm Community Funds (excluding Grousemount Wind Farm) are now open for applications until March 13th, 2022. For a full list of Wind Farm Community Funds, please click here.
The fund is available to community and voluntary groups, non-profit groups or organisations with a charitable status. The Wind Farm Community Funds will prioritise projects and initiatives that support and benefit the areas surrounding ESB wholly owned and co-owned wind farms, in the following categories:
Getting started on your project ideas early will greatly assist with your application, as a well-developed project is key to a successful outcome.
It is essential to note that applications from groups that do not submit required documentation with the application form e.g. planning permission, planning exemption, confirmation that you have liaised with your local authority or owner permission, may not proceed to evaluation.
Applications may made online at www.communitybenefitfunds.ie, please ensure you take some time to read the Fund Guidelines, prior to submitting you application. If you are registered from a previous call, you can use the same user name and password to apply to the 2022 fund. If you have lost or forgotten your password, please go to the “Forgot Password” tab, or contact SECAD.
If you do not have a current constitution for your group please click here to download a template constitution, to edit and adapt to suit your group.
If you register as a new user and do not receive the confirmation message within a few minutes of signing up, please check your spam or junk mail folders, just in case the confirmation email was delivered there instead of your inbox. If so, select the confirmation message and click Not Spam, which will allow future messages to get through.
If you have any questions at all, please do not hesitate to contact SECAD, Elaine Barrett ebarrett@secad.ie or Eilish Walsh ewalsh@secad.ie, Tel: 021 – 461 3432 email: info@secad.ie
VOLUNTEER TUTORS URGENTLY REQUIRED (please see list of venues below)
If you can help please contact Julie from Age Action on 087 1956026
Age Action runs free one-on-one digital literacy classes for older people
with basic or no computer/smart device experience
Volunteers will support learners how to
…. And much more
Courses run for 2 hours once a week for five weeks.
Classes held in Community Venues
Volunteers needed:
Carrigaline starting 2nd March Wednesday mornings
Bishopstown Model Farm Road for dates yet to be confirmed but to be held on Thursday mornings
Ballincollig, , Thursday afternoons starting again on 10th March.
Monday evenings in Ballincollig starting Monday 21st in the new Carraig Centre 7.30-9 p.m.
Training and support provided. No Garda Vetting required.
For over 55 years, Mental Health Ireland has been working with volunteers and communities right across Ireland to promote positive mental health and to support people in recovery from mental health challenges. We recognise and value the work done within a local communities by groups who make that special effort to improve mental health and wellbeing, create community connection and instil hope.
Once-off grants can create certain opportunities but are not suited for all project types and other funding mechanisms are available for larger agencies.
This Grant Scheme is only available to smaller Registered Charities, with an annual turnover of less than €2 million and is for a project with ‘once off’ expenditure and no recurring funding requirements.
All applicants must submit their application through the online portal, but it is also advised to prepare and save it on this document.
Application deadline is February 28th
The Government has published Town Centre First – a major new policy that aims to tackle vacancy, combat dereliction and breathe new life into our town centres. Town Centre First contains 33 unique actions which will give towns the tools and resources they need to become more viable and attractive places in which to live, work, visit and run a business.
The policy is underpinned by multi-billion euro investment spread across major Government schemes such as the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF), Croí Conaithe (Towns) Fund and the Town and Village Renewal Scheme. For the first time, designated towns will gain their own dedicated Town Regeneration Officers, who will be crucial to driving future development. The policy also contains a range of actions designed to achieve key objectives such as social and economic revival in towns, the provision of housing, as well as addressing challenges like vacancy and derelict buildings. The actions also support the protection of our environment, as well as the heritage and culture of our towns.
Town Centre First was launched by the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, the Minister for Planning and Local Government, Peter Burke TD, and the Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD. Announcing Town Centre First, the Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD said: ‘Town Centre First’ represents a new approach to revitalising communities the length and breadth of this country. This is about bringing together our businesses, our local authorities and our town teams - so that they are at the fore when it comes to planning for the future development of their communities. It’s about ensuring our towns have the tools, resources and investment they need to tackle major issues such as dereliction and vacant properties. We know that so many of our towns, particularly in rural Ireland, face considerable challenges. But they also have extraordinary potential. With investment under the likes of the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund and the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund, we will ensure our towns become even better places to live, work and raise a family. ’Town Centre First’ will arm our towns with the ability to map out and deliver on their own unique vision, helping to revitalise Rural Ireland and deliver on the objectives of ‘Our Rural Future’.
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, said: “This Government is determined to act on the fact that many of our town centres, unfortunately, are underutilised for housing, and have limited housing choice. That is why this ‘Town Centre First’ policy is so important. It will support different types of development proposals so that there is a greater and more mixed supply of private, affordable and social housing in our towns. It will also help reduce vacancy and dereliction in our towns, converting empty buildings into housing. It is another contribution in our absolute commitment to increase housing supply.”
The Minister for Planning and Local Government, Peter Burke TD, stated: “Local authorities will play a vital role in assisting towns shape their futures. Town Regeneration Officers and technical expertise will assist local Town Teams in formulating their local responses and accessing regeneration funding. The National Town Centre First Office will help drive this new approach to revitalising town centres and bring together the stakeholders who can help towns realise a vision for their future.”
I know there is great enthusiasm within local government, and among community, voluntary and business groups, for the ‘Town Centre First’ approach. I look forward to seeing towns across Ireland producing ambitious Town Centre First Plans focused on delivering regeneration projects that can transform communities for the better. I want to thank all on the Town Centre First Advisory Group who helped shape this policy and all who will help to put the policy into practice.”
The Minister for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, added: “Architecturally, culturally and socially, the Irish town is unique in European terms. For far too long, we have turned our backs on this important heritage. The Government’s ‘Town Centres First’ policy seeks to support, enable and inspire communities to be active participants in the heritage-led regeneration of their towns and villages. This in turn will re-invigorate independent retail and promote town centre living, supporting local economic resilience through the co-creation of liveable, vibrant, nature-friendly urban spaces.”
Among the specific actions contained in Town Centre First include:
· Town Centre First Plans: Support for towns in producing their own Town Centre First Plans, produced by a local Town Team drawn from local community and business representatives. These will identify challenges, actions and integrated responses across a number of themes (business/commercial; community/cultural; housing; built environment; heritage)
· Investment: Implementation of plans will be supported by a targeted investment programme across Government, including through the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) and dedicated funding streams to tackle vacancy and dereliction in particular.
· A network of Town Regeneration Officers: who will bring a coordinated approach to Town Centre First delivery across the country and support local Town Teams
· A National Town Centre First Office: that will drive implementation of Town Centre First actions and coordinate stakeholder engagement at a national level and across the local government sector. This office will also be a forum for best practice · Capacity building programmes for Town Teams
· Health Check Programme: a national, integrated and scaled-up programme for towns · A Town Centre First toolkit (including web portal): this will provide access to all resources, funding information and best practice models for developing Town Centre First Plans
· Identification of ‘pathfinder towns’: to act as demonstrators of the Town Centre First approach and lead best practice. Towns requiring more support with local stakeholder collaboration and access to investment programmes will be identified at an early stage
· A Town Centre First National Oversight and Advisory Group: the group will ensure cross-government focus and policy alignment. It will monitor and guide policy delivery and annual implementation plans.
· Impact assessment methodology: this will help assess the impact of development and investment on town centres. It will be applied to the statutory planning system.
· A research and evidence platform and agreed data measurement requirements: these will relate to key social and economic outcomes and ensure there is an evidence base for the ongoing evaluation of the Town Centre First policy. The Town Centre First Policy is available at https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/473d3-town-centre-first-policy/
The Heritage Council launched a new scheme titled Heritage Stewardship Fund to support staff in local authorities, state agencies and third level institutions with responsibilities for heritage programmes e.g. stewardship of and access to collections, archives, buildings, monuments and habitats. Further details https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/funding/heritage-stewardship-scheme Closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm Wednesday 16th March 2022. They will also host a zoom information session for this scheme on Friday 18th Feb @11.30am https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pjeAOWYnTEWDS2aoKjWFiA
The new features, including eye-catching traffic calming measures, are designed to encourage an increase in the number of pupils walking, cycling and scooting to school. Brightly coloured shapes have been painted on the road and a raised pedestrian crossing has been built as part of efforts to slow down traffic approaching the school. Pencil shaped bollards have also been erected to prevent cars from parking on the footpath.
Ten schools across County Cork have been successful in securing funding during the first round of the Safe Routes to School (SRTS) Programme. A further 50 primary and secondary schools across the county are expected to benefit from subsequent rounds. The works are being carried out by Cork County Council with funding provided by the National Transport Authority and An Taisce.
Mayor of the County of Cork, Councillor Gillian Coughlan welcomed the initiative and said, “As Mayor of Cork County, I am very proud to attend the launch of the Safe Route to School Zone developed on Convent Hill at Scoil Phádraig Naofa. It is great to see children and adults travelling to and from the school in such an attractive and safe environment for everyone. There has been a noticeable increase in pupils walking and cycling to the school daily, reduced congestion and an increase in pupil safety within the School Zone. I look forward to Cork County Council, in partnership with An Taisce and the National Transport Authority, delivering the Safe Routes to School programme and enhancing active travel across the participating schools across the county”.
Launching the zone Minister Naughton commented, “The Safe Routes to School programme reimagines the journey that our children make to school everyday. I am delighted to launch the new School Zone at Scoil Phádraig Naofa in Bandon, the first School Zone completed in the County of Cork. Barriers to walking, cycling or scooting for the school community have been significantly reduced as a result of this fantastic project, allowing for the daily trip to the classroom to be fun, active and safe. In time, as the Safe Routes to School programme is rolled out across Cork County, I am confident that through continued investment and cooperation, thousands of other students and school communities will be able to travel safely to and from school by walking, cycling, or scooting. The commitment is certainly there from Government as we continue to spend almost €1 million each day on walking and cycling projects right across the country. Congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this project to fruition – it wouldn’t happen without the dedication of parents, teachers, pupils and Cork County Council.
The Safe Routes to School programme was launched in March 2021 by the Department of Transport with the support of the Department of Education. It aims to improve safety at the school gate by preventing parked or stopped cars from blocking the visibility of pedestrians crossing. It also looks at improving walking and cycling infrastructure.
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey added, “The Safe Routes to School Programme provides an opportunity for school communities to enable more sustainable travel to and from school. The works undertaken in the vicinity of Scoil Phádraig Naofa and the provision of further SRTS projects across the county represent a significant step in encouraging young people to use more sustainable modes of transport on their daily journeys to school and to make the trips to school safer than ever before, so that we can make a real difference to schools, families, and the environment”.
National Transport Authority CEO Anne Graham said, “Schemes like the one in Bandon are examples of the kind of improvements that we want to see in every part of the country as part of the Safe Routes to School programme. Green Schools, supported by the NTA, is actively engaging with school communities and councils all around Ireland, so we can deliver solutions at local level that will make it easier and safer for children to walk and cycle to school. NTA looks forward to continuing to support projects like this in 2022 and into the future.”
Ellen Murphy, An Taisce Infrastructure Officer outlined that, “Scoil Phádraig Naofa have been a Green-School for many years and it was wonderful to build on their sustainable ethos by working together with Cork County Council to provide a School Zone on Convent Hill. An Taisce continues to support the school to engage with the school community and encourage a switch from the car on the journey to school. The improved infrastructure provides a visible and safer front of school environment for our walkers, cyclists and park and striders. The feedback from the students has been phenomenal and I look forward to less cars and a more child friendly atmosphere in this School Zone and around other schools in County Cork”.
Cork County Council is encouraging community & voluntary groups affected by the pandemic to apply for support to help keep their facilities open. A total of €312,000 is available to share between clubs and groups in County Cork under the Community Activities Fund for 2022.
The once-off fund aims to help groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas, with their running costs as well as with improvements to their facilities. It is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.
Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan welcomed the funding, she said, “Community and voluntary groups have an incredibly positive impact in every community. It has been a challenging two years and it is important that we do all we can to support these groups. I would encourage them to apply to the Community Activities Fund. It can support clubs and groups in improving their facilities locally, helping with the costs of equipment and daily operating costs such as insurances and utility bills.
Chief Executive of Cork County Council, Tim Lucey, added, “Cork County Council’s Community Activities Fund is supported by our three Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs). This funding is targeted towards enhancing facilities for communities impacted by disadvantage, as identified in the Local Economic and Community Plan. This once off fund will in particular support local groups with their running costs and assist in keeping their facilities open to their communities, with small grants available for repairs and renovations, new equipment and safety upgrades.”
The funding can be used to develop and improve facilities, for once-off maintenance, upgrade to amenities or equipment as well as for energy efficiency type projects. Grants of up to €1,000 are available for small-scale projects with funding in excess of €1,000 available for larger capital projects. In addition, there are one-off grants towards utility bills, insurance and other running costs incurred from 1st July 2021 to 30th June 2022.
The closing date for applications is Friday, 25th February at 4:00pm. Applications can be made online at www.yourcouncil.ie For further information, contact Cork County Council’s Local Community Development Unit on 021- 4285561 or 021-4285295 or email communitydevelopmentunit@corkcoco.ie
Mental Health Ireland have launched an online grants application process to assist in the allocation of €1m in grants to local community and voluntary agencies in relation to mental health and wellbeing.
The goal of the Mental Health Grants Scheme for Community and Voluntary Bodies’ is to support local community initiatives working to progress the objectives of Sharing the Vision and Connecting for Life. The aim is to provide grants which can make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals and communities, improving mental health and wellbeing.
Martin Rogan, CEO of Mental Health Ireland welcomes the opportunity to facilitate the grant application process ‘’Mental Health Ireland has a long-established record of working with communities and a broad range of partners progressing mental health initiatives at a local level. Working within clearly defined allocation criteria, we have launched the and online application portal and invite applications from eligible agencies to submit proposals which will advance the recommendations of the National mental health policy ‘Sharing the Vision’’ and or meet the objectives of ‘Connecting for life’’
Using criteria agreed with the Department of Health, community groups and voluntary agencies working in mental health at a community level can apply for grants from €5,000 to €30,000.
Minister for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler commented “I was pleased to announce this grant which forms part of the €10 million, once off, additional allocation for mental health announced on Budget Day to further enhance the experiences of people using mental health services and supports.
"Tailored local supports can have a significant impact on people’s lives by reaching out and responding to local needs. This fund provides a real opportunity to improve mental health and well-being outcomes for all members of our communities”.
Applications will be made in a standardised application format and additional information may be sought as required. The application process opens Monday January 31st and will close on Monday February 28th.
To apply for the grant and for more information visit www.mentalhealthireland.ie/grants2022
Enquiries should be directed to Grants2022@MentalHealthIreland.ie
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Line Dancing : Commencing on
Monday the 7th March at 11 am in Underground Car Park, rear of le Cheile FRC. 6
week classes.
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Chair Pilates: Commencing
on Wednesday 9th March at 11 am Underground Car Park, rear of Le Cheile
FRC. 6 week classes. This is Chair Pilates with a twist, it is a combination of
chair and standing Pilates, plus short a meditation at the end. Warm clothing recommended, led by Catherine O
Reilly.
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Chair Yoga :
Commencing on
Wednesday the 9th March at 2 pm, Underground Car Park at rear of le Cheile
FRC.6 weeks’ classes. Warm clothing
recommended. These classes are led by Wendi Griffin with a short meditation at
the end.
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Knitting via Zoom: Knitting via Zoom on Mondays at 7 pm- 8 pm . No experience required. Tutor Mary Allen.
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Cool Walking Group: Meet every Tuesday morning at 11 am at various locations around
Mallow town. This is a brisk walk, good to get the heart and the mind going,
make new friends and enjoy the scenery.
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Stroller Walking Group: Meet every Thursday morning at 11 am at various locations around
Mallow town. This is an easy stroll, good chat and easy company…….good coffee
drinkers.
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For any further information on any of these activities contact: Pauline O Grady-Noonan, Community
Health Worker. Phone 087-4335047 or Email : chp@lecheilefrc.ie.
Cork County Council has announced the Local Festival Fund for 2022 is now open for applications. A total of €65,000 is available through this year’s fund and applicants can apply for amounts ranging from €500 up to a maximum of €6,000 per festival.
Welcoming the return of live festivals and events, Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan said “Cork County is internationally renowned as a festival haven and the return of live music and entertainment to our towns and villages has been much anticipated. The Local Festival Fund has enabled the hosting of some of our finest and most unique festivals over the years, such as Youghal Medieval Festival, Ballydehob Jazz Festival and A Taste of Fermoy to name but a few. It is also important to note the many social gains from festivals; they entertain, they celebrate, they encourage participation within our communities, and they offer a snapshot of the unique cultural identity of our county. I strongly encourage festival and event organisers to take a look at the criteria and consider making an application.”
The fund, which is targeted at festivals that drive domestic tourism in Cork County, forms an important part of the Council’s financial support of festivals, resulting in investment by the Local Authority to the value of €1.6 million between the period 2018-2021.
Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey added “While the hosting of physical festivals and events over the last two years was considerably limited by the Covid-19 pandemic, Cork County Council has been committed to the continued support of local festivals. We have supported the development of virtual festival programmes and digital platforms, as well as hosting a series of Festival Development Workshops and providing funding to a smaller number of festivals that successfully hosted physical events during this period. The Local Festival Fund will be an important boost to local festivals and will be instrumental in this critical stage of recovery from the pandemic. Festivals and events will help to regenerate the economies of our towns and villages and will be a further incentive for visitors to make that return trip to Cork County.”
Ciara Sugrue, Head of Festivals at Fáilte Ireland said “Festivals and events play a key role in delivering brilliant visitor experiences, providing a unique reason for visitors to choose a destination and increasing footfall for local businesses, supporting jobs and revenue generation. Domestic tourism will be hugely important again this year as we work towards recovery. Managed by Cork County Council, the Local Festival Fund will support festivals that drive domestic demand across Cork County.”
Formerly known as the ‘Fáilte Ireland Regional Festival Fund’, Cork County Council took over management of the Local Festival Fund in 2018, allocating a total of €220,000 between 2018-2021 to the support of local festivals and events.
The application process has been streamlined to a digital and paper-free process this year, enabling applicants to complete all steps from application to drawdown on the Council’s online customer service portal. The Local Festival Fund criteria and online application is now available on www.yourcouncil.ie and will close on Tuesday 8 of March at 5.00 pm.
For further information, email local.festivalfund@corkcoco.ie
See also a few useful sites.
https://www.gov.ie/en/service/
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