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Cavan Community ENews 11.4.25

Updated: Apr 10


Welcome to your weekly ENews. Our news is compiled weekly from our over 500 member groups, partner agencies and funders. The deadline for submitting to cavanppn@gmail.com is noon Wednesdays and we can only take community focused news. Please note that views/items contained within our ENews may not reflect the values/policies of CavanPPN.

Many Thanks, The CavanPPN Team info@cavanppn.ie, CavanPPN, CCLD, Corlurgan, Cavan. H12 X9Y1 


 

CONTENTS

1. FUNDING: Bike Week 2025 Grants

2. FUNDING: An Post Primary School Writing Competition

3. FUNDING: Tourism Festival Investment Scheme

4. FUNDING: Connected Communities Fund

5. FUNDING: Communicating Europe Initiative

6. FUNDING: Resilient Communities Fund

7. FUNDING: Community Based CCTV Grant Aid Scheme


8. ONE MILLION VOICES FOR RURAL EUROPE

9. Civic Space Survey: Irish Input Needed

10. POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCACY SKILLS WORKSHOP

11. StreetFeast 

12. FREE TRAINING FOR CAVANPPN MEMBERS

13. Survey on Priorities & Interests of Rural Cavan/Fermanagh

14. SunSmart Campaign Starts Now

15. Pocket Forest Initiative

16. Cavan Birdwatching Event This Sunday

17. Aisteoirí Muinchille

18. AED Register For Cavan

19. April RetroFit Ready Newsletter

20. SunSmart For Parents Webinar 21. Ireland's Place in Europe, The Future 22. Cavan Tidy Towns News



 

  1. Bike Week 2025 Grants


Bike Week will take place from the 10th – 18th May 2025. Sports Partnerships around the country are accepting applications for Bike Week events from community groups, schools, clubs and local businesses.

The exact type of event is up to each applicant, however, applications that focus on the following event criteria will be prioritised:

  • The event MUST take place during 10th to 18th of May 2025.

  • The event must be FREE to take part in.

  • Fun Cycles (5k, 10k 30k etc.)

  • Recreational/Leisure Cycling events focusing on including non-club members, the lapsed cyclist, families, beginners etc.

  • Slow Bike Races, Cycling Obstacle Courses, Nature Cycles, Cycle to School Days, Lunch Time Cycles, Cycling Games and Activities, Cycle To Work.

  • Focus on inclusion, non-competitive, community focus, family, local school participation


Deadline: Varies per region, generally late March to early April for those currently accepting applications.

More info: Contact your Local Sports Partnership, you can find yours at https://www.sportireland.ie/participation/lsp-contact-finder


2. Community Safety Fund

We wish to share a press release on behalf of the Department of Justice, regarding the launch of the Community Safety Fund linked here which is now open for applicants and might be of interest to your member groups.

 

The National Office for Community Safety is hosting an information webinar in relation to the Community Safety Fund next Wednesday, 16th April. Any queries about the webinar, or the Fund, should be directed to the National Office for Community Safety, email address is Info@communitysafety.ie

 

Further information and a link to register for the webinar can be found on the Community Safety page linked here.

 

With thanks and kind regards,

 

Gillian

 

Gillian Moore

Community and Voluntary Supports and Programmes

——

An Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus PobailDepartment of Rural and Community Development


 


3.      Fáilte Ireland Multiannual Strategic Tourism Festival Investment Scheme: 2026 to 2028


Fáilte Ireland has a long history of supporting tourism-led festivals. Their funding schemes have always aimed to highlight the unique aspects of each destination, showcasing what is distinctively Irish and motivate visitors to travel to the destination for the benefit of the local tourism economy. 


Their objective with this new scheme is to support, develop, and deliver a diverse and compelling portfolio of uniquely Irish tourism-led festivals and events to maximise the benefits of tourism festivals for the tourism economy and local destination. 


The Expression of Interest application process will open at 12 noon on the 24th of March 2025 and will remain open for 14 days, closing at 12 noon on the 7th of April 2025. Applications will not be accepted for the scheme after the Expression of Interest closes.


Deadline: 12 noon 7th April 2025



 


4.                   Connected Communities Fund - Rethink Ireland


The Connected Communities Fund is a three-year fund that aims to build inclusive and resilient communities and strengthen social cohesion across Ireland.


The new fund is open to organisations dedicated to scaling innovations that strengthen civil society, build community cohesion and empower communities to develop solutions that work for all.


The fund aims to promote equity and inclusion, encourage media literacy and community awareness initiatives, and empower communities to develop meaningful connections across diverse groups.


The fund will offer a package of cash grants and non-financial supports to a maximum value of €220,800 each for up to five projects, to help them expand and increase their social impact.


Deadline: 1pm 11th April 2025



 


5.                   Communicating Europe Initiative 2025


The Communicating Europe Initiative provides Government funding to voluntary organisations, educational bodies and civil society groups and bodies, for projects intended to deepen public awareness of the role that the European Union plays in our daily lives.

The Communicating Europe Initiative seeks to improve the quality and accessibility of public information on European issues, at local, regional or national level.


Deadline: 12 pm Thursday 17th April 2025


 


6.                   PwC Ireland Resilient Communities Fund


This €100,000 fund is designed to empower individuals and teams across Ireland to spearhead local community projects that promote inclusion, equitable access to opportunities, skills development, and sustainability.


How it works:

Choose an idea from one of those featured on the link below, and apply to create your project page.

Complete a 30 Day Challenge to unlock funding.

Receive the first portion of funding and use it to make your project happen!

Share the impact of your project to unlock the final portion of funding.


Deadline: Funding is allocated to those who successfully complete the challenge on a first-come, first-served basis.


 



7.                   Community-based CCTV Grant Aid Scheme

The community-based CCTV grant aid scheme supports communities and local authorities who wish to install and maintain CCTV security systems in their area to increase public safety and to deter illegal or anti-social behaviour.

The maximum grant available for each CCTV system is €45,000.

Applicants to the scheme can include not-for-profit organisations within the community, as well as relevant statutory or voluntary organisations. For example, applicants may include:

area partnerships

community development projects

family resource centres

local authorities

community enterprises

Applications are also welcome from groups such as a not-for-profit consortium of private and community interests which has come together to formulate an application.


Deadline: Ongoing



 


8- ONE MILLION VOICES FOR RURAL EUROPE

Dear Communities,

Today, ELARD (the European LEADER Association for Rural Development) is launching a major European-wide campaign to strengthen rural development in the EU: My Rural Future. As members of ELARD, we know how crucial LEADER/CLLD is for empowering local communities, strengthening our rural economies, and ensuring territorial cohesion.

However, despite its success, the future of LEADER/CLLD is at risk. As the EU prepares its next multiannual financial framework (MFF), we must act now to secure funding, simplify access to resources, and reinforce the role of LAGs as key territorial governance actors.

This is why ELARD has launched a petition calling on the European Commission to prioritise participatory rural development in the next MFF. Our goal is ambitious: one million signatures to show the strength of our movement!

We ask for your help in mobilising the entire LAG network in [your country]:

  1. Sign the petition here: https://elard.eu/petition_en/

  2. Share the petition with your staff and board members.

  3. Share it with all beneficiaries and relevant stakeholders in your network–  we have prepared a template for you which you will find attached.

  4. Share via social/local media – you will find draft social media text and a press release template attached, and you can find background information and key messages on ELARD's campaign advocacy webpage

 

Please also find here visual materials that you can use to promote the campaign. The white spaces on certain visuals are for you to add your logo in. 

This is a unique moment to make our voices heard. Let's make sure that LEADER/CLLD remains a pillar of EU rural development.

If you have any questions or need additional resources, do not hesitate to reach out.


 



9- Civic Space Survey: Irish Input Needed  I hope you’re all well. Our colleagues in the European Union Agency for Fundamental Rights have asked us to circulate this short survey to Irish civil society organisations.The purpose of the survey is to better understand the challenges that civil society organisations face in member states as they carry out their day-to-day work. It would be great to have a strong Irish perspective on this.The survey should take less than 15 mins to complete and the deadline is April 7th, there are some more details below.Thanks in advance and speak soon

 

Ronan

 

Ronan Kennedy (He/Him)

Senior Policy Officer (Oireachtas Liaison and Democratic Freedoms)Irish Council for Civil Liberties

First Floor,Castleriver House,14/15 Parliament Street,DublinD02 FW60

 

Phone: 00 353 (86) 340 7683

 

Find us online: iccl.ie



10- POLITICAL COMMUNICATIONS & ADVOCACY SKILLS WORKSHOP

Dear PPN Members

 

We are writing to let you know about an upcoming free workshop : Political Communications & Advocacy Skills Workshop

 

The North West PPN Network is delighted to host the session which will be delivered by The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL), with support from St. Stephen's Green Trust.

 

The session is aimed at all PPN members and would be of specific interest to existing or potential community representatives.

 

The workshop will be online on Tuesday May 6th, 6.30pm.

 

Topics covered include

•         Understanding the political system

•         Knowing when and how to effectively communicate with TDs and senators

•         How to research and present information on your causes to enhance political impact

•         Understanding your lobbying obligations

 

Please register at:

 

Meeting link will be sent to all registered closer to the event.

 

Kind Regards




11.StreetFeast 


Hi Cavan PPN 


Have you heard about Street Feast? Brought to you by the team at Neighbourhood Network, it’s Ireland's annual, not-for-profit, all-for-fun event that brings together people in neighbourhoods all over Ireland for a lovely lunch with the people in their community. 


We’re celebrating 15 years of Street Feast, bringing over 750,000 neighbours together to date. We are holding this year's event on Saturday May 24th and Sunday May 25th for another year of food, fun, and fantastic neighbours — and we would love to have Cavan PPN members join us!


Residents Associations, Community and Sports hubs would benefit from Street Feast 2025, and with your reach, we would love some help to spread the word. 



“Ireland’s favourite community celebration, Street Feast, is back for its 15th year, and this milestone event is set to be bigger and better than ever. Taking place on Saturday, May 24th, and Sunday, May 25th, 2025, Street Feast invites neighbours across the country to come together for a shared meal, a chat, and a chance to turn strangers into friends. Register to receive your free event pack and follow along on Instagram, Facebook and X.”


You can find our 2025 press release here for any further information. 


Thank you in advance for any support. 

All the best,


Pauline & the Street Feast team





12- FREE TRAINING FOR CAVANPPN MEMBERS

 

Cavan PPN is delighted to present a number of training courses to our member groups.  These are provided by The Carmichael Centre and are available FREE OF CHARGE for member groups.

(Please note: you must be part of a member group of Cavan PPN to avail of these training courses).

All the courses are online and self-paced (with a period of access to each course).

We have a limited number of places on the following courses.

  • The Role of the Chairperson

  • How to Take Meeting Minutes

  • The Role of the Treasurer

  • Financial Management for Non-Profits

  • Risk Management

 For more information, and to register, please click here.


We also have a number of courses provided by The Wheel.  These are also available FREE OF CHARGE for member groups.

(Please note: you must be part of a member group of Cavan PPN to avail of these training courses).

All the courses are online and there is no limit on the number of attendees.

Please click on the links below for more information:

  • Improving Impact for Your Service Users - Getting it Right the First Time (Friday, 25th April)

  • Conflict Coaching: Turning Tension into Resolution (Friday, 16th May)

For more information, and to register, please click here.


13- Survey on Priorities & Interests of Rural Cavan/Fermanagh  The Fermanagh Trust and Cavan Community Local Development are conducting a survey to understand the interests and priorities of rural community organisations, like yours, regarding the environment, climate change & sustainability.  The insights gathered will assist us in designing programs and initiatives that align with your unique needs.

By participating in this survey, you contribute to a collective effort towards enhancing our community’s sustainability practices. The survey will take approximately 2 minutes to complete and your responses will remain confidential.  



14- SunSmart Campaign Starts Now  The HSE National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) and Healthy Ireland launch annual SunSmart campaign today 1st of April.

 

The aim of the campaign is to reduce your risk of skin cancer by increasing awareness and engagement with the steps you, your family, friends and colleagues can take to protect your skin from the sun.

 

The partner pack attached contains information, video links and image links for your use and to share with your own networks to support the 2025 SunSmart campaign.

 

For more information, please visit the SunSmart hub at www.hse.ie/SunSmart and check out #SunSmart on social media.

 

We welcome your ongoing support and partnership.




15- Pocket Forest Initiative

Please see here more information on the new Pocket Forest initiative open to communities in County Cavan:





16-Cavan Birdwatching Event This Sunday


This  Sunday the 13th of April meet in Supervalu carpark in Ballyconnell at 10.30 a.m. No dogs please. Summer visitors like sand martins, swallows and chiffchaffs have returned. And hopefully we might see woodland birds like Jay and Great Spotted Woodpecker. Don't worry if you do not recognise some of the names. Great opportunity to become more familiar with bird song and woodland flowers like wood anemone, wild garlic, primrose, lesser celandine, common dog violet, and bluebells to name a few.  

 

This is a link to the route we will walk: Ballyconnell - Canal loop | Sport Ireland

 

Feel free to bring a friend or forward this email to anyone who you might think would be interested.

 

Regards,

Tom Broe

Secretary, Cavan Branch of BirdWatch Ireland

 

--

"protecting birds and  biodiversity"

 

 




17- Aisteoirí Muinchille





18- AED Register For Cavan

Cavan County Council and the National Ambulance Service have teamed up to create a register of public Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) in Cavan to help first responders during cardiac emergencies.


If your club, group, or business has an AED, please fill out the form at www.cavancoco.ie/AED. It could save a life in your community!




19- April RetroFit Ready Newsletter




20- SunSmart For Parents Webinar

The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) is hosting a webinar as part of the 2025 SunSmart campaign on ‘SunSmart for Parents- - Protect children’s skin from sunburn and sun damage’.

The webinar is being held as part of the annual SunSmart campaign which runs from April to September.

 

The webinar will highlight new research commissioned by the HSE NCCP on ‘Parents’/Guardians’ Attitudes, Behaviours, Knowledge and Awareness of Sun Protection in Ireland’.

Skin cancer clinical nurse specialists (CNS) Louise Fleming and Aoife Moloney from St Vincent’s Hospital will also discuss the importance of sun protection for children and raise awareness on steps parent/guardians can take to look after children's skin.

 

We hope this webinar will help you improve adoption of the SunSmart 5 S’s and highlight the importance of sun protection for parents and their children.

 

We would be grateful if you could share information on this webinar via your networks to those who may wish to attend the webinar.



21- Ireland's Place in Europe, The Future


22- Cavan Tidy Towns News



 
 
 

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