CLÁR Programme 2021 Funding Allocations Announced

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced over €4.2 million in funding to support schools, playgrounds, infrastructure projects and community organisations across Rural Ireland. The funding comes under Department of Rural and Community Development’s CLÁR Programme, which is a key part of Our Rural Future, the Government’s five year strategy to revitalise our rural towns and villages. Today’s announcement will see 104 projects supported in rural communities, under Measures 1 & 2 of the CLÁR 2021 programme and further announcements under the CLÁR programme will be made by Minister Humphreys in the coming weeks. Included in the funding allocations are supports for six projects in County Cork to the sum of €204,192 including a Pollinator Park in Millstreet, which received close to €50,000. The other locations in County Cork are Schull, Kiskeam, Bantry, Barryroe and Leap.

Announcing the funding, Minister Humphreys said: “The CLÁR Programme 2021 puts our young people at the fore. From investing in our schools, playgrounds, outdoor amenities and other projects – we are demonstrating the value and appreciation we have for the leaders of the future. If the Pandemic has taught us one thing, it’s that our young people are our shining lights. Investing in them is an investment in our future – that’s what today’s announcement is all about’.

Since the CLÁR Programme was reintroduced in 2016, it has provided funding of over €38m to over 1,600 projects under various measures. The full list of projects is available at the following link: https://www.gov.ie/en/collection/bd890-clar-2021-funding-approvals/

Buttevant Features in the new Issue of the Walled Town Crier Ezine

 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 issued regularly and the August/September Edition, 2021, is available to read by clicking here. In this edition, there is a focus on the upcoming Annual Irish Walled Town Network Conference, details on the IWTN Flag Exchange and a focus on the medieval Walled Town of Buttevant in North Cork.

Brochure for Autumn 2021 for Mitchelstown FET Centre

 Mitchelstown FET Centre

Part Time-Courses

Starting from September 2021

Ring/Text: 086 0484457

Skills for Youth Programme

 This Skills for Youth is a new programme which caters for 18-25yrs.  It is aimed at those who find it difficult to engage in any full-time or part time education and training programmes.  This unaccredited programme develops soft skills, knowledge and encourages progression into further education and/or to seek employment.  

 

All of courses are returning next week in the centre from Monday 6th September with many new courses starting later in September and October.

For more info or to register contact:

Email ria.breen@corketb.ie

imoloney@ballyhoura.org

tel: 086 0484457

086 3959361 

Cork Volunteer Awards 2021

 The third annual Cork Volunteer Awards will be held on Friday, 5th November 2021. 

Closing date for nominations: 10 September.

More information about the awards: https://www.volunteercork.ie/corkvolunteerawards/

 

To nominate your volunteers: 

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSflw69hKi4wCNhI3KJKt6_KLdIjAhR8IF1vbwKrNoYtw4VHiQ/viewform

Get Active ~ Get Connected September Community Health Month Fermoy Walkie Talkie Walking Group

 Living Well is a free evidence-based, group self-management programme for adults with long-term health conditions.  It supports people to develop practical skills and confidence so they can better manager their health condition and make changes for a healthier life.

See below details of 3 Living Well programmes scheduled to commence in September. Please contact Mike Healy directly on 087 1832648 for further information.

 

Living Well Programme (Morning Session)

Commencing Wednesday 1^st September – 13^th October

10.30am to 1pm

 

Living Well Programme (Evening Session)

Commencing Tuesday 7^st September – 19^th October

7 – 9.30pm

 

Living Well Programme (Afternoon Session)

Commencing Thursday 9^th September – 21^st October

2 – 4.30pm

 

To view the full calendar of events for our Get Active ~ Get Connected September Community Health Month; click on this link

https://www.healthactionzone.ie/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Get-Active-Get-Connected.pdf

Part-time courses in Fermoy FET Centre this autumn term.

Fermoy Further Education and Training Centre 

McCurtain Street

Free Part-time Adult Education Courses

(Eligibility criteria may apply)

Computer Skills for Beginners

Introduction to a Smartphone 

Introduction to using an IPad

Introduction to Zoom

Computer Skills QQI L2

Word Processing QQI L3

Internet Skills QQI L3

Using Spreadsheets QQI L3

Office Procedures QQI L3

Retail Skills at QQI L3

English Language Classes (ESOL)

Reading and Writing QQI L2

Communications QQI L3/L4

Maths Skills QQI L2/L3/L4

Art and Design QQI L3

Horticulture QQI L3 

Information Technology Skills QQI L4

Healthcare Support QQI L5

If you are interested in any of these courses, 

please ring or text 086 8238758, or email fermoyaec@corketb.ie, for more information