West Cork Fit-Up Theatre Festival

The West Cork Fit-Up Theatre Festival will take place at various locations throughout West Cork, Co. Cork 


This year represents the 10th Anniversary of the West Cork Fit-Up Theatre Festival. It will feature a number of wonderful performances in a range of different locations in West Cork and has been organised by the Blood in the Alley Theatre Company in association with Cork County Council and the Arts Council.

For full information click here

COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME 2018

Please find attached details and application form for the Department of Rural and Community Development Community Enhancement Programme 2018 which has a closing date of 30^th July 2018.

Completed application forms are to be returned to the relevant LCDC (South, North or West) at County Hall (address on application form).

Please read the attached documents in detail if you are interested in making an application but some key elements are

• 30% of the funds are allocated to grants of €1000, the remaining funds are for capital grants in excess of €1000. 
• Under the Community Enhancement Programme (CEP), which is funded by the Department, grants will be provided towards capital projects to enhance facilities in disadvantaged areas.  The scheme does not provide funding for the employment of staff.
• The activity or project must benefit the local community and relate to the key priority areas identified in the LECP.
• Grant monies must be expended and drawn down from the LCDC by end of year 2018. 

For queries please contact the Local Community Development Unit, Cork County Council on 021-4285500 or 021-4285230 or email: communitydevelopmentunit@corkcoco.ie

For groups in The City

The Cork City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)

 

 

COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAMME 2018

 

Cork City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) wishes to invite applications for the 2018 Community Enhancement Programme. 

For further information, please see the below link to LCDC CEP 2018.

LCDC CEP 2018‌

 

LCDC CEP guidelines 2018 

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LCDC CDP application form

 

LCDC Information Leaflet

Fermoy- Introduction To CDYS for young people going into First year

Please see attached for your information poster from Rose Finnerty, CDYS in relation to 6th class programme they are running in Fermoy next week, for any young person who has just finished 6th class and is going into 1st year.

The Climate Action Fund

The Climate Action Fund will support initiatives from the public and private sector that will help Ireland reach its climate and energy targets.  The deadline for applications is October 1st 2018.

The €500million Fund is a central element of the Government's National Development Plan 2018-2027.

Announcing the first Call for Applications Minister Naughten said: "Today is a hugely significant day as I launch the first Call for Applications under the Government's Climate Action Fund.  This Fund is one of the most innovative measures that we announced as part of Project Ireland 2040, where we have ring-fenced half a billion euro for projects that will have a practical and profound effect on the future of our nation and our environment. It's about turning innovative ideas into climate action and using this fund to support larger scale projects that would otherwise not be developed without this support from Government.  The opportunities are endless and I would encourage people to be creative and solution focussed. Projects could range from electrifying our bus fleet, to expanding electric vehicles' charging infrastructure, or the development of district heating projects in our cities, to using farm and food waste as a source of renewable energy.  The Fund is about a new way of problem solving in urban and rural communities, and in business and enterprise on climate and our environment."

This call for applications will provide grant funding to larger scale projects – seeking total support in excess of €1m – that are scheduled to commence development in 2019 or 2020.

The focus will be on supporting a broad range of projects that demonstrate innovation. The types of projects that may be supported include:

§  Renewable energy projects;

§  Energy efficiency projects;

§  District heating projects;

§  Local infrastructure projects (including electric vehicle charging networks); and

§  Projects that enhance the standards of environmental protection.

As the Climate Action Fund develops, further calls will be made.

Minister Naughten concluded: "Effective change is putting the levers for climate action into people's hands and the Climate Action Fund provides an unprecedented opportunity for communities, organisations and individuals. It is a blank canvas. The Fund is about supporting projects that will decrease Ireland's greenhouse gas emissions and increase our use of sustainable energy. The scale of the Climate Action Fund demonstrates the support by the Government in achieving the objectives of the National Mitigation Plan and Project Ireland 2040 – in particular achieving a sustainable, low-carbon society."​

Full details of the Climate Action Fund are available on the Department's website.

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Confused about what goes into your Recycling bin? Recycling Workshops are here to help

Recycling Workshops aim to help improve Ireland’s recycling rates and reduce levels of contamination in household recycling bins.  Since November 2017 a team of 30 ambassadors have run more than 300 workshops with communities, social groups and businesses across the country. Coming to them to present this free interactive workshop and help to dispel any confusion around recycling in the home. 

The majority of householders in Ireland have persistently shown a willingness to recycle and are extremely environment aware, but many are confused about what is suitable for modern day recycling bins. Currently 28% of all material placed in household Mixed Dry Recyclable (MDR) bins is incorrect for example food, grass, nappies etc, this brings with it the added problem of contaminating the other recyclable material.

“The recycling list gives people one simple and clear message about recycling: ‘keep it clean, empty and loose’” Project manager Suzie Cahn . 

Launched by Minister Denis Nougthon, the VOICE Recycling Ambassador Programme is the first initiative of its kind to bring together representatives from the Government, Industry and environmental community to bring clarity to the Household recycling bin. By engaging with individuals in communities around this issue the programme aims to bring awareness of the new Recycling list and help to improve recycling rates and reduce contamination across the country.

This is a national programme and is available FREE to community groups, businesses and at events.

Ambassadors will bring the workshop to you, helping you to sort your recyclable cans from your recycling can-nots. To book a workshop you can contact us via the website or contact one of the liaisons who coordinate the programme around the country :

Southern Region :       Tad can be reached at  tad@voiceireland.org

Connaught Ulster:       Aoife can be found at aoife@voiceireland.org

Eastern Midlands:       Clodagfh can be reached at clodagh@voiceireland.org

 The VOICE initiative has been funded by the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment with support from REPAK, project partners are the three regional waste offices (the Southern Region, Connacht Ulster Region and the Eastern Midlands Region).

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Recyclingambassadorprogramme/
Website: http://voiceireland.org/rap/

Cork County Council is seeking competent Electricians, Plumbers and Building Contractors

Interested in expanding your business?

Cork County Council is seeking competent Electricians, Plumbers and Building Contractors with a good track record of Health and Safety for the Routine Maintenance, Refurbishment and Upgrade of Social Houses in all areas across Cork County.

The Council undertakes significant works annually across the County To its housing stock across various disciplines, such as :

• Minor Plumbing & Electrical Repair works
• Minor Building works & Housing maintenance works
• Heating system installations and maintenance works
• Electrical maintenance works and Installations
• Building refurbishment and Construction works
• Disabled Adaptation works to Housing Stock

To this end Cork County Council will shortly be seeking tender proposals from interested contractors for the provision of such work.  For more information come to one of our Workshops:

YOUGHAL Monday 16th July 2018 Walter Raleigh Hotel – Bridge Suite	MALLOW Tuesday 17th  July 2018 Hibernian Hotel - Munster Room
CLONAKILTY Wednesday 18th July 2018 Fernhill House Hotel –Woodfield Room	BALLINCOLLIG Thursday 19th July Oriel House Hotel – The Leslie 2 Suite

Workshops commence at 6pm. Tea, coffee and biscuits on arrival.

Queries taken until 8pm.

For further queries contact housing@corkcoco.ie.

Leave No Trace

The natural biodiversity of Ireland has created wonderful landscapes for us to explore and enjoy. To ensure that this continues to be the case for all of us it is important when out and about that you behave in a manner that ensures the protection of all species, habitats and landscapes. The following are some tips:

• Plan ahead and prepare for your trip checking out access, policies and any equipment needed
• Be considerate of others especially those who live and work in the countryside
• Respect farm animals and wildlife ensuring that you do not disturb them
• Travel and camp on durable ground sticking to existing tracks and campsites where possible
• Leave what you find respecting property, archaeological
• Dispose of waste properly either in facilities provided or by bringing it home.
• Minimise the effects of fire that can cause lasting effects on wildlife and farmland.

Get more information on Leave no Trace Ireland