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Siobhan Cronogue, Public Participation Network c/o Community & Enterprise, Longford County Council, Great Water St., Longford

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Longford Public Participation Network (PPN) E-bulletin November 2015

CONTENTS:

1. NEWS FROM LONGFORD PPN Page 1 2. WHAT’S ON IN YOUR MUNICIPAL DISTRICT? Page 2 3. LOCAL NEWS & SERVICES Page 16 4. THE GATHERING IRELAND Page 22 5. NATIONAL NEWS Page 23 6. EU NEWS Page 26 7. UPCOMING TRAINING/WORKSHOPS Page 28 8. FUNDING Page 32

1. NEWS FROM LONGFORD PPN

Public Participation Network update: Linkage Groups for both Longford Citizens Information Service and Longford County Childcare Committee were held on November 3rd 2015. The PPN would like to congratulate Nancy Bermingham who was elected on to the Board of Longford CIS and Stephanie Igoe who was elected onto the Longford County Childcare Committee. Both Nancy and Stephanie will represent the views of their Linkage Groups in their new positions and will feedback to the Linkage Group and through the feedback form to the wider PPN. It is important to note that any registered PPN group can join any of the newly established Linkage Groups at any time. Only the elected rep attends the Board/ Committee meetings. Most Linkage Groups have opted to stay in contact by e-mail prior to meetings so as a Linkage Group member you will not be expected to travel or volunteer time from what is already for most people a busy week. We still want your voices to be heard on all issues that are important to you so please if you have an interest in any Sports, Heritage, Housing, Information provision etc join the relevant Linkage Group and have your say. Listed below are Linkage groups already established by the Longford PPN.(number in bracket refers to number of community reps elected):

• Longford Sports Partnership (1) • County Longford Heritage Forum (1) • SPC’s: - Housing (3)

- Economic Development & Enterprise (1) - Infrastructure & Environment (1) - Planning and Development and Cultural (2)

• Longford Volunteer Centre(1) • Citizen Information Service (1) • Longford County Childcare Committee (1)

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For further information on any of these Linkage Groups contact Siobhan on 087 261 5583 or email [email protected] Meetings held/ planned:

Meetings held with PPN Secretariat and Longford County Council

The PPN Development Officer attended the Age Friendly Alliance meeting on 20th October 2015. The Longford Age Friendly County Strategy was discussed and input was giving by all alliance members. It is hoped the Launch will be Thursday 26th November, time and venue to be confirmed. The PPN will play a important role in the role out of this strategy which we hope will significantly help to improve the quality of life of older people in Longford in the coming years.

Two of the Secretariat Members and the PPN Development Officer attended the PPN Regional Meeting/ workshops in Carrick on Shannon, Sat 7th November 2015. One Secretariat member attended the last of these meetings/workshops in Kells, Sat 14th November 2015. The workshops were facilitated by Sara Bourke (Social Justice of Ireland) and Sean Healy (member of the original working group who recommended the establishment of the PPN to increase public participation and to be the link between the local authority and the community & voluntary, social inclusion and environmental sectors). 7 PPN’s participated with discussion around the structure, what was working/not working and the next steps in the PPN process. Workshops held on the day were 1) Getting groups involved and communicating and 2)Effective Representation: Linkage groups, Representatives, LCDC, SPCs

General: The PPN Facebook page is Longford Public Participation Network. Please copy and paste the following URL below if you cannot get direct access from link above: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Longford-Public-Participation-Network/1583548325216241? If your group has any information they would like posted please contact us on Facebook where we will share your information or if you are not on Facebook e-mail [email protected] and we will post it on your behalf. Don’t forget to “Like” our page!! If there are any community group’s you know who are not yet registered with the Longford PPN they are invited to do so by downloading the form at www.longfordcoco.ie , e-mail [email protected] or contact Siobhán at 087 261 5583

2. WHAT’S ON IN YOUR MUNICIPAL DISTRICT?

New for the month of November:

Springlawn Men’s Group: The group has currently completed 4 weeks of a six week Healthy Eating course delivered by the HSE. The course runs every Thursday from 6pm -8pm. The course tutor Valerie has delivered practical information on how to build a healthy diet on a budget. She then devises a menu supplies the ingredients and supervises while the men cook up a storm. The

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course continues for two more weeks Thursday 19th and 26thNovember 2015. There are some spaces available so if you are interested learning to cook a healthy meal have a nice meal at the same time contact Mary at 087 3749950 to book you place. When the course is over we will be running a 25 drive on 3 Thursday’s from 6pm to-8pm.. The 25 drive will have two tables of five, places are limited so it is important to book early to avoid disappointment. It will be run on Thursday 3rd 10th and 17thDecember 2015. Admission is free but it is important to book your place by contacting Mary at 087 3749950. There will be substantial first second and third for the overall highest scorers over the three nights. The Men’s Group would like to thank the management and staff of the Resource Centre at 26 Springlawn for their help and support throughout the year and wish all their families a very Happy Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Springlawn Gardening Group: The group will meet with the ETB Horticultural Tutor on Monday morning 17th November. The tutor will deliver a taster session and outline the structure and timing of the Fetac/QQI horticultural course which she will deliver starting in early February 2016. Don’t be disappointed if you have not already booked your place on this very interesting course. There are still a few places left which will be filled on a first come first served basis. If you are interested contact Mary on 0873749950 or by email at [email protected] The Wednesday Activity Group meets every week in the Resource Centre at 26 Springlawn. The group have been meeting for the last five years. During each year a range of activities are planned and all materials are provided free of charge and light refreshments are also provided. We have a fun packed five weeks ahead ranging from Card making, Xmas art Xmas backing and our favourite Christmas flower arranging If you are interested in joining us drop in any morning and let us know or call us on 0873749950 or by email at [email protected] looking forward to hearing from you. The Sheehy Skeffingtons – Along line of trouble makers! Equality campaigns 1916 – 2016: Wednesday 18 November, 7pm at Longford Library Dr. Micheline Sheehy Skeffington, will speak about her grandmother, Hanna, a leading feminist and suffragette. Inspired by the British suffrage movement and ‘in a hurry for reform’, Hanna co-founded the Irish Women’s Franchise League (IWFL) as a militant suffrage organisation. She was among the first group of members to undertake militant action, receiving two months’ imprisonment for smashing windows in Dublin Castle. She supported the ideals of the Easter Rising, delivering food and messages to outposts. Before the Rising, James Connolly told Hanna she would be a member of a civil government which the leadership intended would come into existence if the insurgents managed to hold out. She described the Rising as “the first time in history that men fighting for freedom had voluntarily included women”. Another well know feminist activist from this period will make a surprise appearance on the night …! Micheline, following in her grandmother’s footsteps as a women’s rights campaigner, will also speak about the gender equality case she recently won against her former employer, NUI Galway. This event is the last of three organised by Longford Women’s Manifesto Group to remember and honour the roles played by women in 1916 Rising. The events are supported by Longford County Council. Everyone welcome!!



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Longford Women’s Link fundraiser: Don't forget LWL are having a Fundraising Clothing collection tomorrow Wednesday 18th November: If you have any unwanted clothes you would like to donate, please drop them to Longford Women’s on Wednesday the 18th of November. We Accept: Men’s Clothing • Women’s Clothing • Children’s Clothing • Shoes • Handbags • Belts • Household textiles i.e. Curtains, Towels & soft toy. Unfortunately we cannot accept: Dirty or wet clothing, Mats/Carpets, Duvets/Pillows. We would greatly appreciate your support and all funds raised go to the provision of vital services in Longford Women’s Link.

Longford Christmas Festival and Christmas Market Connelly Barracks, Sat 5 & Sun 6 Dec 1pm -6pm, Friday 11TH Dec 8pm – 1.30am, Sat 12th Dec 1pm – 1.30am, Sunday 13th 1pm – 6pm. For further information visit the Longford Christmas Festival facebook page.

Templemichael College: Opening Evening/ Enrolment on Thurs 19th Nov 2015 6 – 8 pm. 6th class students and their parents/ guardians are invited to attend. For further info contact Ms Sorcha Ni Dhonnacha, Principal on 043 33 45455 or email: [email protected]

St. Mary’s Church Granard is the venue for An Garda Siochana Male Choir on Sunday 15 November at 5pm. Proceeds to St. Vincent de Paul Granard. More details later.

Monster Bingo, Granard: Takes place on Sunday 22nd November at 3pm in the Community Hall, Granard in aid of The Family Resource Centre.

Lus Na Greine: Jiving & Social Dance Class. Every Friday with Diane in the Centre from 8 to 10pm. To book call 087 0623335.

Sign Language Classes, Lus na Greine: are currently ongoing every Tuesday evening at 7pm in the centre. There are places available. This is a great opportunity to learn a valuable language in a local setting. Please book by calling the centre.

Training Courses: The following is a list of training courses that will hopefully to run locally (Granard area) for unemployed people during the months of November and December 2015; Child Health & Well Being Fetac level 5; Warehousing & Logistics, Fetac level 5 and Domestic White Goods Repair. For more details contact Michael Lynch, Network Manager, MBE Skillnet on 087 3594 116.

Give Blood: The mobile unit of the Irish Blood Transfusion Service will visit St. Brigid’s Community Centre, Loch Gowna on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th November. The clinic will be in operation each day from 4.30p.m. - 8.00p.m. We are requested to remind all that 3000 units of blood are required each week to service the needs of our hospitals. Therefore all donors are requested to attend. New donors are always welcome. All healthy people over eighteen are eligible to donate

Chess Club , Drumlish: Over the coming weeks, it is hoped that a Chess Club for adults can be formed in Drumlish. The Club will be open to players of all levels, from complete beginners to more experienced players. Anyone who is interested in taking part contact Pat on 086 8355100 or keep an eye on Facebook (Drumlish Chess) for more details.


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Music Lessons: Anyone interested in learning the Guitar, banjo, tin whistle or piano, all levels and ages are catered for, please contact Enda McKenna at 087 9980615 for more information.

Breath Stretch and Relax: Beginners and Improvers 5 week course starting Thursday, 12th November 7.45—9p.m. in our new Studio ‘98 Hall, Ballinamuck. Course includes 1 night of Chair exercises. Booking is essential as spaces are limited. Contact 0872868254 for further details

Shane Brennan 5k: Newtownforbes 26th Dec @ 1pm in aid of Cystic Fibrosis Ireland

Ongoing Traditional Music Sessions around the County: *Tally Ho, New Street, Longford – 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month. *Rustic Inn, Abbeyshrule, County Longford – Wednesday Nights every week. *The Bent Elbow, Drumlish, County Longford – 8pm on Friday Nights. For further information on Trad Sessions and Comhaltas Events please contact: Martin Murphy – 086 8119444 * The Camlin Bar and Lounge, Clondra every Wednesday @9.30pm. For further information please contact Rose @ 086 0722825

Adult Learning Centre: Did you leave school early? Do you need help with Reading; Writing; Spelling; Math’s or Basic Computers? Does your child need help with their homework? If you do, please call into the Adult Learning Centre Main Street Granard or phone 0436686211. The centre is now taking names for new classes commencing this month. These courses are funded by Longford and Westmeath Education Training Board and the Department of Education and Skills.

Adult Badminton, Granard: Takes places each Monday night from 8.00pm to 10.00pm in Cannon Kelly Community Sports Hall Granard at the rear of Ardscoil Phadraig. Keep fit and have fun for only €3.00 - Rackets and Shuttles provided. 4 Playing Courts. Contact Willie on 086-8226523 for further information.

Slimming World group, Granard on every Thursday evening @ 7.30pm in the Sacred Heart National School, For further information please telephone Liz on 087 9534254.

Granard Country Market: Granard Country Market continues each Friday morning beside Granard Post Office commencing at 8.30am to 11.00am. The usual supplies of home baking, crafts; firewood and local honey are available. New 2 U: The SVP shop ,Lower Main Street Granard have a wonderful new selection of stock with something for everyone. Come along and bag a bargain. Opening hours Fridays 10.00am to 5.00pm. Saturdays 11.00am to 5.00pm. and First Tuesday of each month from 10.00am to 5.00pm. For further information contact 085-1503985.

Citizens Information: An information officer from Co. Longford Citizens Information Service will attend Granard Area Action Group Information Office, Main Street, Granard each Thursday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The service is free to all. No appointment necessary.

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Granard Community Diary: A diary is available at the Information Office of Granard Area Action Group, Main Street, Granard where groups and organisations can log their events so as to avoid duplication. Phone 043-6686922 to log events where a member of staff will gladly assist.

Friday Club, Lus Na Greine: Every Friday morning at 11am. Great relaxation for mind and body. A range of holistic treatments for stress management and good health also available.

Granard Art Club, Lus Na Greine: Will be back in action every Wednesday from 10am – 12pm for an exciting year with a line-up of resident and creative visiting artists. New members welcome.

Adult & Children’s Sign Language Classes, Lus Na Greine: Continues every Monday evening. We are considering running a class for children from 7 years and up. If you are interested, perhaps you would contact the Centre on 043 666 0977 or e-mail: [email protected]

Lus na Gréine: ‘Busy bees Parent & Toddler’ Group: Meet Wednesdays’ 11-12.30. Structured workshops combining play, puppet making, and musical rhythms and reading stories. Tips and support for parents, Grandparents and Carers.

Lus na Gréine Knitting Club: Knit & Chat, share Patterns and Tips. Every Tuesday from 12 pm – 1pm in the Centre.

Counselling & Bereavement Support, Lus Na Greine: Available on one to one basis. Confidential and professional support so you don’t have to suffer alone. Appointment through the centre.

Other Activities at Lus Na Greine: Social Dancing Classes: Tuesday’s at 8 pm. Learn how to jive, waltz, fox trot and quickstep. Cost €10. Tai Chi: Thursday’s 8pm Yoga Classes: Mondays 11 am Friday Club Seated Exercises: Fridays at 11 am. Men on the Move: Wednesdays 9.30 – 11am. Groups & Clubs continue as normal: WIT travel to Ballincarrigy Women’s Group on Tuesday at 10 am all welcome.

Women in Touch - Meet every Tuesday 10 – 12 pm (Dress Design & Felting Class for next few weeks) Granard Art Club every Wednesday 10 – 12 pm. Crafters United – Thursday morning 10 am – 12 pm. Set Dancing – Monday evening 7.30 – 9.30 pm. For further information contact 043-6660977 or 087 6387827.

Credit Union, Granard: Opening hours Tuesday to Saturday 10am-5pm. Student Bursary forms now available at counter. Next members draw will be in December when there will be a lot of cash prizes on offer. To be in with a chance to enter in this draw members need to ensure accounts are up to date with a minimum of €50 in savings. Details on all of the above from any member of staff so call in and discuss.

Glee Club, Lus Na Greine, weekly singing, dancing and drama classes in Lus na Gréine Family Resource Centre, have resumed. Newcomers welcome. Children aged 4 - 12 can join. For more information on price or booking, call 087 7619605.

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service. [email protected]. or Rebecca on 01 2316642, [email protected] or National Cancer Helpline Free phone 1800 200 700

The Marian Kiernan Irish dancing classes takes place each Friday in Moyne Community Centre from 5.30 – 6.30pm.

Rath Mhuire & Dolmen Resource Services : Rath Mhuire Resource Centre – Barrack St. Granard. Phone: 043 – 6686309. Email [email protected] Moatsider’s Active Retirement Group

Parent & Baby/Toddler group (Ballinalee) is on every Monday in Currycahill Hall. All are most welcome to join us for a cuppa and a chat from 10.30am. Cost per family is just €3.

Dolmen Centre, Aughnacliffe: have a range of activities and social events happening in the coming months. New members are very welcome. For any information on any of the groups or activities – contact Jackie or Lucy @ 043-6686309. Transport is available.

North Longford Men’s Group: This Group meets weekly at the Dolmen Room Aughnacliffe Community Centre each Friday from 12-3 pm. As it’s one of the most progressive groups nationally, it offers an extensive programme to suit all men. It’s a socially dynamic group, where men gather and work on meaningful projects. Where they can realise their full potential and the passing on of their skills and talents is a key aspect of their work. It was established in 2004 and coordinated by EDI Centre Longford it has gone from strength to strength. It offers an open door policy. New members are most welcome. For further information contact Co ordinator Breda 043 3347515

Social dancing classes, Loch Gowna: take place every Thursday night in the Pikers Lodge from 8.30 – 10pm. Everyone welcome.

Computer training: The Longford VTOS programme is now recruiting. It offers full time business and computer training free of charge. To qualify you must be over 21 and in receipt of a social welfare payment. If you are interested contact Maeve Madden, VTOS Co-ordinator at 087 2050589.

County Longford Ladies Golf Club have a package of Beginner Lessons for ladies in process - a great way to meet new people and take up a new sport - if you are interested or know of anyone interested - Enquiries to 086 3508920 Longford LGBT meets every Wednesday evening in Longford town at 8pm. Our aim is to provide a safe, secure and friendly environment for the LGBT community, families and friends in and around Longford. Anyone attending our meetings is assured of discretion and it is an environment where everyone respects everyone else's personal circumstances. For information on this or any other aspect of our service please call us on 086 3022161 and a committee member will return your call. Alternatively we can be found on FB at Longford LGBT or our web page at www.longfordlgbt.ie' A Meals on Wheel Network has now been formed under the umbrella of Irish Rural Link to tackle the issues affecting the delivery of the service. Issues include cuts to funding, increasing

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bureaucracy, food labelling, employment schemes etc. Irish Rural Link are calling on Meals on Wheels organisations around the country to contact them if they are interested in becoming members of this network. Please contact James Claffey IRL on 090 6482744 or email [email protected] for more information

St Christopher’s, Longford: Volunteers wanted for the ‘Leisure Buddies Project’, St. Christopher’s. We are continuously recruiting for volunteers from around the county to give up their time once a month to befriend someone who attends St Christopher’s and to meet up with them at a time that suits them both to attend a social activity of their choice. e.g. going to the cinema; to the pub; a concert or just for a cup of tea and a chat. New volunteers are inducted and fully supported by staff. If you are interested in becoming involved in the Leisure Buddies project in St. Christopher’s please contact the Leisure Buddies co-ordinator on 086 4074988 for more information

Longford Community Bus: Is your group taking a trip soon? If so, are you aware that there is a community bus available to community and voluntary groups in the Longford area? The bus is subject to a driver being available and does not do runs on Sundays. If you would like more information on the bus, rates etc. contact Pozy Greene 085-1334595 for further details.

Longford Branch Alzheimer Society of Ireland invites you to host a Tea Day in your home or your

workplace. Remember every single euro you raise will be spent on vital services in County

Longford. Please contact Breda/Marie on 043-3348402 or visit www.teaday.ie

FYI: Longford Westmeath Community Transport Ltd (formerly known as LCRL Rural Transport).: is administered from Moate and Mr Noel McCormack is the co-ordinator. All services are running the same as always with the local providers. The contact details for Longford Westmeath Community Transport Ltd are as follows:

Noel McCormack, Manager, Tel: 087 798 7905 Magdalen Dunne, Administrator, Tel: 090 644 8670 Address: Westmeath Rural Community Transport IRL Complex, Moate Business Park, Clara Road, Moate, Co. Westmeath Email: [email protected] Fax: 090 6448670

Senior Helpline: Ireland’s only confidential listening service for older people provided by older volunteers is open 365 days of the year. The helpline is open every day from 10am to 10pm. Don’t be alone. Call Senior Helpline LoCall 1850 440 444. No call costs more than 30cent.

Family Learning: Are you an early school leaver? Are you a long time out of education? Would you like to learn a new skill? Meet new people? Have fun while learning? If so, the following programmes for 2015 for parents, grandparents and carers include Child Development, Family Learning, Growing your own Vegetables, Parenting, Food Nutrition, Communications, Family Budgeting, Family Digital Photography and Supported Learning on line. Programmes are at QQI Level 1, 2 and 3. Most of the courses are for six weeks, courses are free with basic education skills given. For further information please contact Grainne on 086 8883413, telephone 043 3345609, or e-mail [email protected]


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Tarmonbarry Community Cycle takes place each Monday evening at 7.30pm. It takes off from Centra shop. Why not join in and get involved for the Summer months.

Unwanted Mobile Phone (Ballinamuck): If you have an unwanted Mobile Phone lying about your house, St Patrick’s NS, Ballinamuck would like them as they are collecting in aid of Autistic Ireland. Please donate any unwanted mobile phones to St. Patrick’s National School, Ballinamuck. For more information contact 0433324063.

Need the Astro turf or community centre, Drumlish?: Bookings are now being taken for the Astro turf and Community centre Winter season ,slots are filling up fast. Please contact 0879613312 for more details.

Drumlish Social Dancing: Classes continue at the Community Centre, Drumlish, Wednesday at 8.30pm. This class is for all ages (no age restriction!!) and all abilities, if you’re looking to enhance that first dance on your wedding day, learn a few moves or shed a few ounces after the festive session. Come along join in the fun.

Drumlish Cookery Classes on Tuesday at 7.30pm in Drumlish Community Centre, Tiles cover over the next three weeks are Importance of Fish in your Diet, Stress & physical activity. Please text Breda 087 9181787 to confirm your place.

Drumlish Art Classes: continue this Wednesday morning at 10.00am – 12 noon in the Centre with the use of water paints.

Ballinamuck Bingo continues in Ballinamuck on Tuesday nights at 8.30p.m. More local support would be appreciated.

The Ballinamuck Visitor Centre is run by Ballinamuck Enterprise group and is manned by volunteers and anyone can visit the centre by calling (087) 205 5462/0879613312 or by emailing 1798ballunamuvk@ gmail.com, it is free to visit and all are welcome

Ballinamuck now on Facebook: Ballinamuck is on Facebook our pages are as follows: 1. Ballinamuck Longford, 2. 1798 visitor centre, 3. Ballinamuck walks, 4. Ballinamuck Essert Twining, 5. Ballinamuck enhancement. So why not like our pages and keep up to date!

Fitness at Monaduff Gym : If you are currently looking for a Fitness Class but don’t know where to start, why don’t you join us here in the Fitness Centre. We run group classes every Monday at 8pm & Wednesday & Friday at 7pm in Monaduff Gym beside the football pitch. Membership/Insurance costs €20 for the year (unbelievable value) and then the cost of the class is €6 per session or we do monthly prices too. We are looking for members with all fitness types. If you are looking to slim down, tone up or even maintain your physical appearance get in contact with Gabriel at the Following contacts. Phone: 087-2189517 Email: [email protected] Facebook/fitnesscentre

Yoga classes, Drumlish: continue every Thursday night in The Village Inn, Drumlish at 7.30pm. Contact 087-2868254.

Badminton in the Community Centre, Drumlish: every Thursday night at 9.00pm. New and previous members welcome.

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Edgeworthstown District Development Association will be holding a night at the dogs fundraiser in Mullingar Greyhound Stadium on Saturday 12th September. Tickets available from any committee member or 043-6671801, [email protected], www.edgeworthstown.org. Buster draw winning ticket holder wins €1,000. A great night guaranteed.

Beginners Irish Classes: Beginners conversational classes for adults starting soon in The Green. No pressure, No books just a circle of friends having a chat together. Basic Irish to start with. If interested call Pauline on 086-1513152.

Outreach work in Edgeworthstown: The Rural Resource Worker in Longford Community

Resources Ltd will carry out on-going outreach work in Edgeworthstown to support people who

are unemployed. If you would like more information please contact Mary Mulvey, Longford

Community Resources Ltd at 043-3345555.

Parent and Toddler Group, Edgeworthstown: held every Tuesday from 11am-12:30pm in The Green. Very friendly group. Everyone welcome. Contact Caroline 087 681 8083.

Edgeworthstown Active Retirement Group: meet every Friday from 11.30am – 1.30pm in The Green. New members welcome.

Kiltycreevagh N.S. will hold a weekend celebration next year on the 12th, 13th, and 14th August 2016. A book is been compiled to commemorate this occasion. We are seeking old Photos and stories that people wish to share and have published in this Book. Photos and stories can be scanned and emailed to [email protected]. Alternatively these can be given to a Committee member. (email for details on Committee members). Please put your name on the back of photos, so they can be returned after they have been scanned.

Badminton Edgeworthstown continues every Wednesday night from 8.00 p.m. to 10.00 p.m., in the Community Centre, Edgeworthstown. €5 per night. Affiliation for the year is €28.

Horticulture Class (Propagation of Plants) starting in Edgeworthstown. To book a place, contact 043- 6671801. Classes are free to those who meet the criteria.

Ballymahon Church Choir: St. Matthews’s Church choir has resumed usual practices at 8pm on Wednesday evenings in the Church. New members are always welcome. Contact Mary on 086-8715155.

Ballymahon Social Dancing takes place every Saturday night in Cooney’s Hotel from 9p.m. to 11p.m. Everyone welcome.

Ballymahon Men’s Group: Longford Community Resources Ltd continues to support Ballymahon

Men’s Group. The men meet every Tuesday at 9am in Bridgeways Family Resource Centre, Dean

Egan Hall, Ballymahon. Activities include gardening and computers. New members are always welcome. There is no admission charge. Refreshments are provided. If you would like more information please contact Mary Mulvey, Longford Community Resources Ltd at 043-3345555 or Rory Gallagher Bridgeways Family Resource Centre 090-6432691.

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Ardagh Dancing Lessons: Irish dancing classes recently recommenced and continue in the Community Centre every Monday night at 6.30pm. Fees for the class are €4.50 per child per lesson with an overall family rate of €10 per family per week with further reductions for children who pay by the month. No wigs fake tans or make up for dancers. Children can dance for competition or enjoyment. Contact Maureen 086 3702719 Children all ages welcome

Creative Ardagh: Why not learn a new skill or refresh one you already have with Creative Ardagh Tuesdays: Drawing and painting course starting on Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Contact Loretto on 0868478527 to book and for further details Wednesdays: French Leaving Cert Grind Club 6.30pm to 7.30pm. Practice for your orals and prepare for your written exams with a qualified, experienced teacher/examiner in a group session. €80 for 6 classes €20 drop in. Susan Eades, M.A., H.Dip Ed, SEC oral examiner. Adult Group French Conversation Sessions at 8pm. French conversation on current affairs, Grammar catch-up, French for holidays. €80 for 6 wks. or €20 p/w drop in. Thursday: Toddler Creativity continues from 11am to 12 pm. €5 per child. Free tea/coffee for accompanying adult. Elements of Art classes continue from 12.30pm to 1.30pm. €5 per person. Drop in and join in or follow us on creativeardaghelementsofart.blogspot.com. Friday: Spanish Leaving Cert Grind Club recommences, 6.30pm to 8pm. €80 for six class block or €20 for each drop in session. New members always welcome. And there’s more... Keep an eye out for Community Games Model making classes starting soon and don't forget you can book your own group session, school tour or birthday party with us! Are you interested in German, Irish, Chinese, English Grind clubs or group sessions? Any subject not mentioned you would like us to organise a club for? CREATIVE LONGFORD Craft Gallery at Ardagh Heritage and Creativity Centre is a lovely spot to browse local crafts at your leisure. Just give us a call to browse.

Clondra Community Association: Art Classes for children continues on Saturday mornings at Waterways Ireland House in Clondra. Adult classes on Wednesday evenings. Contact 087 615 8772 for details. Ladies circuit training class will take place in St. Barry’s Hall, Kenagh at 7.30pm on Tuesday’s and 8.30pm on Thursday’s. Suitable for all levels of fitness. Call 087-9292378. Change of A Dress: Proceeds from this shop go directly to Meals on Wheels Dublin Street, Longford Tel: 043.3346621 Designer Boutique & Local crafts Outlet for pre-owned designer clothes and accessories. We sell quality gently used clothing, which is often well known designer brands. Clothing is in excellent condition and priced at a fraction of its original sale price. If you are looking for that special outfit at a giveaway price why not call to us and see the fabulous stock we carry.

County Longford Ladies Golf Club have a package of beginner Lessons for ladies in process - a great way to meet new people and take up a new sport - if you are interested or know of anyone interested - Enquiries to 086 3508920.

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St. Christopher’s Services: Volunteers wanted for the ‘Leisure Buddies Project’ in St. Christopher’s. We are continuously recruiting for volunteers from around the county to give up their time once a month to befriend someone who attends St. Christopher’s and to meet up with them at a time that suits them both to attend a social activity of their choice. e.g. - going to the cinema; to the pub; a concert or just for a cup of tea and a chat. New volunteers are inducted and fully supported by staff. If you are interested in befriending anyone in St. Christopher’s please contact the Leisure Buddies co-ordinator Michelle on 086 4074988. Arthritis Longford Branch: are running the following courses which are adapted exercises suitable for people with arthritis or other limitations: Walking / strolling group - every Thursday at 11am, meet at the Mall Complex, Longford Town. Aquafit every Tuesday at 11:30am and Wednesday at 8pm in the Longford Arms Leisure Centre. Contact Mary at 087-1404200 or 043-667506 for further details

Longford Community Mothers continues to provide our home visiting services to families with children aged between 0-5 years. Community mothers use experienced mothers from the local area to visit parents in their own home to help with isolation and stress many parents experience with young children. The service free and you can ask your local Public Health Nurse for more information or contact the co-ordinator Catriona Corcoran who is based in Longford Childcare 043 3342505 Longford Community Mothers Baby Café : This group will meet on Thursdays between 11 and 12noon in the Family Centre behind St Mel’s Cathedral. The group is an ideal opportunity for new mums to meet other parents and babies, make new friends, hear what activities are available locally and share experiences of being a new parent. For more information contact Catriona Corcoran 086 0442354 or visit www.cmums.ie

Longford Voices United Community Gospel Choir (supported by LCRL): Longford Voices united every Monday night @ 8.30pm in Respond House (Across from EDI Centre). Everyone welcome. Please contact Ann on 087 7141733.

Co Longford Citizens Information Services: hold a Pensions Clinic every Tuesday morning from 10 - 1 p.m. This service will assist clients with queries on State Contributory; Non-Contributory and Transition Pensions and will include PRSI records, calculating mixed insurance pensions and claiming a pension from another EU state or country with bi-lateral agreements. For all enquiries and to book an appointment for the pension clinic contact Tel: 076107 5890

Other services provided by CIC

* Pensions - State Pensions (Contributory and Non-Contributory) - NEW SERVICE * Fair Deal - Nursing Home Support Scheme - NEW SERVICE * IRIS - Irish Remote Interpreting Service - NEW SERVICE *Immigration - Interpreters (Polish, Latvian, Russian, Lithuanian, Slovakia) Every Tuesday - No Appointment Required * FLAC - Free Legal Advice Clinic * CAVA - Chartered Accountants Voluntary Advice By Appointment Only

Tel: 07610 75890 Fax: 043 3342485, Email: [email protected]

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The Peelo School of Dance Longford is running a number of summer dance camps for Twinkle Toes & Tiny Boppers right up to 16 years+. All dance styles including Classical Ballet, Tap, Hip Hop, Musical Theatre, Contemporary, Zumba and much more. For further information ring 01 6275570 or [email protected]

East Meets West Women’s Group (supported by LCRL): are women from all nationalities, ages and backgrounds who meet every second Thursday from 11am – 12pm for a friendly chat and a cuppa. Here women can make new friends and find support while living in County Longford. This group are also a Mother/ Toddler group.

For further information please contact Yvonne on 043 33 47944 Longford Women’s Manifesto Group: The Longford Women’s Manifesto Group meet on the third Wednesday of every month at the Longford Women’s Link training room. If you have an interest in your local government and issues in your community this group might be of interest to you. Email: [email protected] or phone Longford Women’s Link at 043-41511.

Longford Toastmasters Club Meeting: STUCK FOR WORDS? - TRY TOASTMASTERS Club Meeting Thursday 19th Nov next in the Longford Arms Hotel (first floor) 8.20pm. Guests are always welcome. At our last meeting we had 3 speeches entitled ‘Myself’, ‘Dead Man Walking’ and The Courage of our Convictions’. Meetings are held on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month. Learn how to improve your communication skills, develop you leadership skills, sharpen your thinking and listening skills and build your self-confidence. Visit Longford Toastmasters Facebook Page for more information. Congratulations to Jude Portbury who won Division F Table Topics Contest. Jude will go on to represent Division F at District 71 Table Topics Contest in Wyboston in the UK later this month.

Friendly Phone Call Service calling older people in Co. Longford (LCRL): Mary Mulvey, Rural

Resource Worker will be promoting the Friendly Phone Call Service to older people in County

Longford. Please contact Mary at 043-3345555 if you are a group in County Longford who would

like more information on the service. The Friendly Phone Call Service is a free confidential service

which provides information on local activities and services available to older people as well as an

opportunity for a friendly chat. If you are feeling lonely or isolated and you would like someone to

talk to, this is the service for you. The Friendly Phone Call Service can be reached at 043-3349678

from Monday–Thursday from 10:00am – 4:00pm. GROW Meetings: GROW Community Mental Health Movement meets in the Community Mental Health Centre, Dublin Road on Mondays at 11am. If you are anxious, isolated or depressed why not join this group and learn a practical psychology of mental health. For further info contact John on 086 8033126

Walk for fun, Clondra: Meeting at the waterways house in Clondra every Thursday at 7pm. Weather permitting.

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Art classes continue in Waterways Ireland House, Clondra on Saturday mornings for children and Wednesday evening for adults.

Visit Mary Holmes tranquil garden by arrangement. Phone 086 230 7963

Feed the donkeys. Contact Maureen at 043 33 26310

Traditional music in the Camlin Bar on Tuesday evenings.

Newtownforbes Pilates: Classes at the Giving Tree (Wendy Louise Hat Design), Cloontagh, Newtownforbes, Monday 8pm to 9pm - Tuesday 8pm to 9pm (men only). To book a place contact Brendan on 087 7681730.

Tarmonybarry Parent and Toddler Group takes place every Tuesday morning from 10.30am to 12noon in Buttercups Playschool.

Mohill Badminton every Wednesday, Mohill sports complex starting at 8pm. Newcomers are always welcome. Outreach Clinic: Mohill Family Support Centre has an outreach clinic in the Trathnona Centre on Wednesdays from 1.30pm to 3.30pm. Anyone needing advice on social issue’s such as housing, social welfare or on community issues is welcome to drop in.

3. LOCAL NEWS & SERVICES:

The Chamber of Commerce are organising Longford’s Black Friday with lots of businesses doing special offers on the day, free off street parking, and Santa and the Christmas lights been switched on. Don’t miss out on a great day not to mention all the Xmas bargains!!!!

Information for Suppliers of Goods, Services and Works to Longford County Council

All Suppliers should ensure that all opportunities of business with Longford County Council via the

National Frameworks are availed of. You are advised to register as a Supplier on the following

websites:

o www.SupplyGov.ie (formerly LAQuotes) – Longford County Council core services – categories include Road Making Materials, Road Marking Services, Plant Hire, Bitumen, small works, fuels, etc.

o www.eTenders.gov.ie – Europe Wide Tenders website, also used for Quick Quotes – this website is used by Longford County Council and National Procurement Websites

o www.procurement.ie – National Procurement - please check for Upcoming Opportunities – categories include electricity, stationary, paper, janitorial supplies, Personal Protective

http://www.supplygov.ie/

http://www.etenders.gov.ie/

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Equipment (PPE), printer inks, etc. View and respond to live contracts and upcoming opportunities, download templates, view publications and find useful links.

If you are not registered with the above websites you will not receive automatic notification of

opportunities you may wish to tender/quote for.

Invitation to PPN Member Groups:

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Sean Og Festival 2015

Irelands largest and most successful Set Dancing Weekend is drawing near. A weekend packed with all that is wonderful in Irish Music Song and Dance. Friday 20th November to Sunday 22nd November in The Longford Arms Hotel.

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Longford Enterprise Town: are pleased to announce that Longford will host one of Bank of Ireland's Enterprise Towns for 2015. Through this initiative Bank of Ireland and the Longford business community are working together to support local business. In addition we will involve the wider community and our local schools through a range of different activities. Sat 12th Dec 3 – 7pm Business & Community Sector, Sun 13th Dec Sports & Community Sector 2- 6pm, Connelly Barracks

Longford Volunteer Centre (LCRL) Volunteering Opportunities:

Interested volunteers can click on the links below to apply for each opportunity or you can contact Angela 087 7594770 or email: [email protected] Volunteers required for two Bag packs on November 21st 10am-6pm One in Tesco, Longford Shopping Centre in aid of Pieta House One in Dunnes Stores, Longford in aid of, Lús Na Gréine Granard


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FUNDRAISER - Good 2 Talk Longford will be having a Craft fair in Barney's Restaurant on Sunday 13th December 12-6pm. There will be a number of stalls there and you will have an opportunity to meet Santa and have your photo taken with him. Volunteer Facepainters required.

Hungryhorse Outside have opened a new Charity Shop in their HHO Animal Rescue Resource Centre in Unit A, Hibernian Court, Longford Town. (on the left at the entrance to The Courtyard Cafe). They are open Tues - Sat 9.30am-5.30pm. We wish them every success in their new venture!! They are looking for Volunteer Retail Assistants during the week and Volunteer Dog Walkers on a Thursday morning at 11am. A friend in need is a friend indeed: There are many befriending roles in Longford Town and County, whether it is Youth or Senior Buddies, or One to One Volunteering role with St. Christopher’s, CASA, St. Vincent de Paul or Longford Friendship Group which is a project run by the HSE. Knowledge is Power Give someone a helping hand. We have great roles with Longford/Westmeath ETB as a Literacy Tutor, (Training starts Nov 16th) or a Childcare Assistant with Granard Childcare Facility. We also have a role as CoderDojo Mentor, whereby you assist younger people to learn different computer technologies in a group setting. Irish Girl Guides and Longford Town Scouts require leaders for different age groups to deliver different programmes. The Attic Youth Café require office assistants to help out with different activities for youth groups. Longford Drug Initiative require volunteers to co-facilitate drug education initiatives. Full training will be provided. Other Roles: We have a range of other roles which may interest you: Kennel Assistant, Volunteer Home Visitor, Cattery Assistant, Volunteer Photographer - all with the ISPCA Environmental Volunteers with Longford Tidy Towns and EdgeworthstownTidy Towns Volunteer Retail Assistants required for the following charity shops: Change of A Dress (Longford Social Services) NCBI Enable Ireland

LVC Special Notice: Longford Volunteer Centre would like to thank all those

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1cents and 2 cents. We have no idea how much was raised as the Bank of Ireland was counting the

coins......but we filled six boxes. All coins donated will be distributed to charities nominated by the

Change For Charity initiative.

Longford Warmer Homes: Longford Warmer Homes is a not for profit organisation. Our service provides free attic and cavity insulation for elderly and low income homes. There is a criteria that has to be met to avail of this scheme.

(1) You have to be the owner / occupier of the property (2) Your house has to be built before 2016 (3) You have to be in receipt of just one of the following:

Fuel allowance or Family Income Supplement or on Job Seekers Allowance for a period of over six months with a child under the age of seven For further information contact:

Jennifer Hutchinson - Administrator Longford Warmer Homes Ltd 11A3 Mastertech Business Park, Athlone Road, Longford, Co. Longford

T: 043 3393255 E: [email protected] W: www.lwh.ie

Longford Citizen Information Service:

Note from the PPN: During one of our recent Linkage Group meetings the importance of letting

the community know about the services available from Longford Citizens Information Service was

highlighted. The PPN would like ask all members to circulate this information especially to our

older people living in rural areas. Please note there are outreach clinics for all those who cannot

access the Longford town service.

Longford CIC can provide up to date information and advice on a wide range of services and entitlements. For assistance call in, phone, write, or email: [email protected]

The list below is a range of topics for which we can provide assistance. Click on a topic below to view detailed information on the Citizens Information website www.citizensinformation.ie. These links will open the site in a new browser window.

1. Birth, Family and Relationships 2. Consumer Affairs 3. Death and Bereavement 4. Education and Training 5. Employment

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6. Environment 7. Government in Ireland 8. Health 9. Housing 10. Justice 11. Moving Country 12. Social Welfare 13. Travel and Recreation 14.Money and Tax

Outreach Information Clinics

Lanesboro Address: Lough Ree Development Group, The Old Convent, Lanesboro, Co Longford. Hours: by prior appointment Telephone: 07610 75890 Email: [email protected] Ballymahon Address: Ballymahon, Bridgeways Family Resource Centre, Main Street, Ballymahon, Co Longford. Hours: by prior appointment. Telephone: 0761075890 (Polish interpreter available on request) Udzielamy rowniez informacji po polsku. Telephone: 07610 75890 Email: [email protected] Edgeworthstown Address: The Green, Ballymahon Road, Edgeworthstown, Co Longford. Hours: by prior appointment (Polish and Slovakian Interpreter available) Telephone: 07610 75890 Email: [email protected] Granard Address: Granard Information Centre, Granard, Co Longford. Hours: Thursdays 10.30am-12.30pm Telephone: 07610 75890 Email: [email protected] Aughnacliffe Address: Aughnacliffe Hilltop Womens Club, Community Centre, Aughnacliffe, Co Longford. Hours: by prior appointment Telephone: 07610 75890 Email: [email protected]

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Drumlish Address: Credit Union Office, Drumlish, Co. Longford. Hours by prior appointment Telephone: 07610 75890 Email: [email protected]

Specialist Clinics

FLAC –Free Legal Advice and CAVA (Chartered Accountants Voluntary Advice)

Clinic Service Provider: Solicitors & Accountants Venue: CIC Longford Days/Hours: 2nd Thursday, 7pm - 8.30pm Frequency: Monthly by appointment only. Tel: 07610 75890

Support for Deaf & Hard of Hearing People

DeafHear

Longford Outreach Clinic is now being held in the Citizens Information Centre, Level 1, Longford Shopping Centre. Please contact the CIC for further details/appointments.

The following services are available:

Minor hearing aid repairs (Health Service aids only) Hearing aid batteries for sale – 3.00 Euro a packet Information on Deaftech equipment Information on deafness, hard of hearing and tinnitus IRIS-Irish Remote Interpreting Service, Providing a video-link service to a live Irish Sign

Langauge Interpreter (appointments essentiel)

For more details please contact www.deafhear.ie Church Street, Tullamore, co. Offaly.

Tel/Minicom: 057-9351606 Fax: 057-9326425 Videophone: 057-9326421 Text: 057-9326421 Email: [email protected]

Advocacy Service

A professional advocacy service is available to all users of the service where it has been identified that further support is required with regard to both Assistance & Representational Advocacy e.g. Form Filling, Letter Writing, Reviews, Appeals and Hearings on Social Welfare, Housing Health, employment and other Public Services.

Interpreters (Polish, Latvian, Russian, Lithuanian, Slovakian)


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To facilitate the various communities in Longford in accessing their rights and entitlements, Co. Longford Citizens Information Service holds an Information Clinic with interpreters on Tuesdays from 10am – 12.30pm and 14.00pm – 16.00pm.

No appointment required.

Additional New Services Available in Longford Citizens Information Service in 2015

Pensions - Advise on Contributory and Non Contributory State Pension Entitlements

Fair Deal Nursing Home Support Scheme- Advisor available by appointment on Wednesday mornings

Library Ireland Week in County Longford Libraries: Monday 16th November – Friday 20th November

Longford Library Monday 16th All-day

6.45-8.15pm 7pm

Exhibition “The little things” Traveller Celebration. A showcase of positive mental health initiatives with the traveller community. Water colour acrylic painting classes with Mary Gray Longford Wordsmith – Longford Branch Library Writers Group

Tuesday 17th 10am-12pm 12.30-2.30pm 7pm

Triple P positive parenting classes ‘Digitise the Nation’ computer class Music Appreciation with Luke Baxter – Your 100 best tunes

Wednesday 18th 7pm-9pm The Sheehy-Skeffingtons-a long line of trouble makers! Equality campaigns 1916 – 2016. Dr. Micheline Sheehy-Skeffington will talk about her grandmother, Hanna, a leading feminist suffragette. Micheline will also talk about her gender equality case again NUI Galway

Friday 20th 11am-1pm ‘Knitter Natter’ Come along and have a cup of tea, a chat and swap patterns at the weekly knitting group Art Exhibition with local artists Mary Gray & Angela Tuite. This exhibition will run for two weeks

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Ballymahon Library Tuesday 17th 11am & 1pm

6.30-7.30pm Class Visits Draughts classes to help prepare children from Ballymahon/Forgney area for the Community Games

Wednesday 18th 2.30-7.30pm

Class Visits Public consultation day for Opw in relation to Shannon CFRAMS project

Thursday 19th 1-5pm Consultation with David Linnane from Center Parcs for anyone with queries regarding the planning stages

Friday 20th School visit from Ballymahon Vocational School

Drumlish Library

Monday 16th Class Visits from Drumlish N.S.

Wednesday 18th 2-4pm Knitting Group

Lanesboro Library Monday 16th 2-4pm

6-8pm Knitting & Crochet Group Heritage meeting

Tuesday 17th 3-5pm 7-9pm

‘Digitise the Nation’ computer class ESOL class

Wednesday 18th 6.30-7.30pm French Conversational class

Granard Library Tuesday 17th 9.30am ‘Digitise the Nation’ computer

class Wednesday 18th Class visits

Friday 20th Class visits

Backstage Theatre Friday 20th 7pm Launch of County Longford

2016 Commemorative programme Backstage Theatre

Library Programme of Events On-going Library activities:

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Longford Each Friday Knitting Group 11-1pm

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Longford Every second Mon Longford Writers Group 7-8.30pm

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Longford Mondays & Wednesdays

Library Visit St. Christophers

11-12pm 043 3340727

Longford Wed./Thu/Fri Library Visit Local Schools

Mornings 043 3340727

Longford Wednesdays Triple P-Positive Parenting

10-12pm 043 3340727

Lanesboro Each Monday Knitting & Crochet 2-4pm 043 3321291

Lanesboro Each Tuesday ESOL Class 7-9pm

043 3321291

Lanesboro 2nd Mon of the Month Lasrai Writers Group 7-9pm 043 3321291

Lanesboro Last Fri of the Month Book Club 11-12pm 043 3321291

Lanesboro Each Tuesday Active Age 3-4pm

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Granard Last Wed. of every month

Book Club 11-1pm 043 6686164

Granard Every 2nd Saturday Storytelling for Children

11-12pm 043 6686164

Drumlish Each Wednesday Arts and Crafts 2-4pm 043 3324760

Drumlish Each Monday Each Wednesday

Local Schools Class Visit 10.30-11.30am 11.30-12.30pm

043 3324760

Drumlish Each Wednesday Keyboard Skills for Children

12.30-1.30pm 043 3324760

Edgeworthstown Tuesdays & Thursdays Local Schools Class Visit 11.30-12.30pm 12.30-1.30pm

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Ballymahon Tuesdays & Wednesdays

Local School Class Visit 11am-12pm 2-3pm

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4. THE GATHERING IRELAND Listed below are just some events being held nationwide in Nov/ Dec: Click on the events below for further details Christmas Family Trails Festivals

Get into the spirit of Christmas with a special open day at the National Museum of Ireland: Decorative Arts and History, offering talks, trails and activities. Date: 29 November 2015 Location: Dublin City, Co. Dublin Telephone: 1016777444 Click here for more details Galway Christmas Market Craft and Food Nothing says winter quite like a Christmas Market and, as festive fever hits the City of the Tribes, the Galway Christmas Market returns - even bigger and better than before! Date: 20 November 2015 To 22 December 2015 Location: Galway City, Co. Galway

Click here for more details

Christmas at Milk Market Limerick Craft and Food All-weather Christmas markets in Limerick city featuring up to 60 stalls and shops, all packed with a wide range of festive artisan food, crafts and gifts. Selected dates (4 - 6, 11 - 13 & 17 - 24 December). Date: 04 December 2015 To 24 December 2015 Location: Limerick City, Co. Limerick Telephone: +353(0)61214782 Click here for more details Origami Lessons for Families: Lectures and Readings To coincide with the exhibition Coming Home: The Open Mind of Patrick Lafcadio Hearn, the Little Museum of Dublin will host a series of workshops entitled Origami Lessons for Families. Date: 27 December 2015 to 03 January 2016 Location: Dublin City, Co. Dublin Telephone: +353(0)16611000 Click here for more details Pat Shortt: Selfie: Comedy

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Pat Shortt brings his new show to Dún Laoghaire's Pavilion Theatre. January 2016. Featuring a singing undertaker and a host of new characters, experience the funny man recount his favourite funeral in his trademark unique and hilarious style. Date: 08 January 2016 Location: Dún Laoghaire, Co. Dublin Telephone: +353(0)12312929 Click here for more details

5. National News

Conference: 'The Changing Face of Domestic Abuse'

To mark its 40th year, ADAPT Domestic Abuse Services will host the conference in Limerick to discuss critical and emerging issues relating to Domestic Abuse and Violence in Ireland. Speakers will include:

Minister for State, Aodhán O’Riordáin Dr Julie McGarry (University of Nottingham) Niall Mulldoon (Ombudsman for Children) Norah Gibbons (Chairperson, TUSLA Child & Family Agency) Monica O’Connor (Researcher & Consultant) Marguerite Clancy (HSE Senior Researcher, National Safeguarding Office) Gary Broderick (Director, SAOL Addiction Project, Dublin) Dr Michele O'Flanagan (Limerick Institute of Technology) Dr Susan Leahy (University of Limerick)

Themes addressed will include:

Children and Domestic abuse Young People and Dating Abuse Domestic Abuse in Later Life Health Implications of Domestic Abuse Legal Protection from Domestic Abuse Facing the Future – Protecting Victims of Domestic Abuse.

CONFERENCE FEE (plus light lunch): €40

(EARLY BIRD €30 if paid by 19/11/15)

DATE & VENUE: 9.00 am to 4.30pm, Wednesday 9 December 2015 at the Greenhills Hotel, Limerick.

How to Book

Visit the ADAPT website here for additional details and registration specifics.

Enterprise Ireland has just announced a €500,000 fund for female entrepreneurs, with applications open for just two weeks.

http://www.discoverireland.ie/whats-on/pat-shortt-selfie/511331

http://www.stpatricksfestival.ie/

http://adaptservices.ie/support_adapt/lower/upcoming_events/national-conference

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Starting 11th November, women are encouraged to apply for batches of funding worth up to €50,000 each, as part of a focused demographic drive by Enterprise Ireland.

The idea is to boost the number of businesses created by women in Ireland, with areas from IT, games, apps, cloud computing, enterprise software, life sciences, food, consumer products, medical devices and e-health all included in the parameters for funding.

Named the Competitive Start Fund, it was announced today by Richard Bruton, Minister for Jobs, and Julie Sinnamon, Enterprise Ireland’s CEO – the closing date for applications is 25 November, at 3pm.

“Ensuring that innovative and ambitious business women realise their full potential is critical to Irish economic prosperity and a major priority for Enterprise Ireland,” said Sinnamon.

“The Fund will support women to expand their business horizons and set up viable companies that can win business in international markets and create jobs at home”.

Full details of the fund and the application form are available here.

Women Invent is Silicon Republic’s campaign to champion the role of women in science, technology, engineering and maths. It has been running since March 2013, and is kindly supported by Intel, Open Eir (formerly Eircom Wholesale), Fidelity Investments, Accenture and CoderDojo.

In-Depth: More on Women Invent, More on Enterprise Ireland,

Disability Federation of Ireland

The National Disability Authority are organising a series of regional meetings at the end of November and in early December on behalf of the Department of Justice and Equality, to consult people with disabilities and their families on objectives for the forthcoming National Disability Inclusion Strategy. Full details of the consultation document are being finalised, but the consultation will take place on the following dates. We will post more information as we receive it. Tuesday 24 November 2015 Cork 10am to 1 Thursday 26 November 2015 Dublin 10am to 1 Wednesday 2 December 2015 Tullamore 10am to 1

Discount of up to 60% for tenants buying their council house under new Government scheme The plan, to be introduced by Environment Minister Alan Kelly, will begin on January 1, 2016. Council tenants will be able to buy their houses for more than less than half the market value under a new Government scheme.

http://www.enterprise-ireland.com/ambitiouswomen

http://www.siliconrepublic.com/womeninvent

https://www.siliconrepublic.com/special/women-invent

https://www.siliconrepublic.com/brand-insights/enterprise-ireland

http://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/housing

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Up to 130,000 council tenants with incomes of under €20,000 per year will get 60 per cent off the market price of the house. Those earning up to €30,000 will get 50 per cent off the house price, while there will be a 40 per cent discount for those earning more than €30,000. The new scheme, to be introduced by Environment Minister Alan Kelly will begin on January 1, next year. Up until now, council tenants have been blocked from buying their houses since a previous scheme was shut down three years ago. The maximum discount for tenants buying their homes is double the maximum 30 per cent discount available under the previous tenant purchase scheme. Read more: Fears grow that landlords may increase rent prices before new legislation is introduced Up to 22,000 houses were sold off at discounts of up to 30 per cent under the previous tenant purchase scheme which ran from 1995 to 2012. Councils will be allowed to give the tenants low interest mortgages to fund the purchase of the houses. Patrick Donovan, Fine Gael TD raised questions about the introduction of the scheme in the Dail, Deputy Donovan said it would provide long term benefits for the individuals and the community. “When people buy their own houses, they take pride in their own properties and they want to enhance the value of it,” he added Renua deputy leader Billy Timmins also gave the scheme his support but warned the proceeds should be ring-fenced for social housing. A similar scheme was introduced in Britain by former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher where the average 44 per cent discount was used under the right to buy law. Up to 1.5 million British council houses went up for sale as a result. This revised right to buy policy was used by current British Prime Minister David Cameron’s Tory party in last May’s General Election.

Join the People's Climate Change March on November 29

This December in Paris, world leaders will attempt once more to achieve an agreement on climate

change.

And on Sunday November 29, people around the world will march on the streets to make sure

they do.

The Stop Climate Chaos coalition will be out in force in Ireland.

Join us on Sunday 29 November at 2pm at:

Custom House Quay, Dublin Grand Parade, Cork Writer's Square, Belfast

http://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/alan-kelly

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/politics/fears-grow-landlords-increase-rent-6784613

http://www.irishmirror.ie/news/irish-news/politics/fears-grow-landlords-increase-rent-6784613

http://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/fine-gael

http://www.irishmirror.ie/all-about/renua-ireland

http://www.stopclimatechaos.ie/

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6. EU NEWS

2015 PEP- Social Convergence in the EU – A strategic dialogue meeting with People experiencing Poverty

The European Meeting of People experiencing Poverty takes place this year on 19-20 November 2015 in Brussels as a consultation with people experiencing poverty to gather their input on policies to foster social convergence in Europe and to strengthen the participation of people experiencing poverty in policies that affect them. Delegations of people experiencing poverty from 30 countries in Europe exchange with EU officials and other policy makers. It is expected that the outcomes of this Year’s meeting will feed into the Annual Convention on Poverty and Social Exclusion that is likely to take place early 2016.

In addition to this consultation, it is also envisaged that this year’s meeting will provide a more open space for the delegations of people experiencing poverty to share their stories on how they experience poverty, what they do to combat it and what support they expect from authorities. The aim behind this session is to acknowledge and give validation for the expertise and work that people experiencing poverty contribute to achieve social inclusion. It aims to create a space for mutual exchange and learning and to develop solidarity between people and communities experiencing diverse forms of poverty within Europe.

The European Meeting of People Experiencing Poverty is organized by the European Anti-Poverty Network (EAPN) with the support of the European Commission, the Luxembourg Presidency of the Council of the European Union and the EAPN Fund.

Hogan to slash number of farm inspections: Up to 80% cuts in on-the-spot inspections and new preliminary checks in 2016 that will speed up payments to farmers are just two of the simplification measures announced by the EU Commissioner.

The announcements were made at a meeting of the Council of the European Union Agriculture and

Fisheries Ministers in Brussels this Monday.

This first key measure provides for preventive preliminary checks as part of the aid application

process. This should allow national administrations to identify problems with farmers' applications

so that, even up to 35 days after the final date of submission, farmers will be allowed to make

corrections without incurring any penalties.

According to European Commissioner for Agriculture Phil Hogan, identifying errors early in the

process should reduce the risk of penalties and reductions of payments for farmers. This should

also make life simpler for national administrations and contribute to the reduction of the error rate

in the CAP as a whole.

The Commissioner said the measure should take away a lot of the uncertainty linked to filling out

forms and the ever-present fear of fines and disallowances that many farmers experience.

Conditions for on-the-spot checks to change

http://www.eapn.eu/

http://www.eapn.eu/

http://ec.europa.eu/social/main.jsp?langId=en&catId=88

http://www.eu2005.lu/en/index.html

http://www.eu2005.lu/en/index.html

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The reduction of inspections will be achieved by modifying the conditions under which on-the-spot

checks are necessary. The Commissioner outlined that it will allow national administrations to

target on-the-spot checks where they will have the greatest effect. “Where overall error rates are

below 2% and member states have updated their LPIS within the last three years, it will be possible

to reduce the on-the-spot-checks from 5% to only 1% of the sample size,” he said.

This measure will significantly relieve the burden on farmers and national administrations alike.

The number of on-the-spot controls and checks can also be reduced by increasing the efficiency of

the selection, particularly by carrying out a range of different inspections during the course of a

single on-the-spot check. Ireland has already being going down this route.

This responds directly to the concerns of farmers, who feel they are subject to a number of

unnecessary and repeat inspections over the course of the year, in situations where one inspection

would serve perfectly well to gather all the relevant information.

Greening and YFS modifications

Another simplifying measure would provide farmers with further possibilities to modify their

declaration regarding the use of agricultural parcels for the purpose of greening. This practical

proposal will have a positive impact on farmers who may need to adapt their cultivation plan

during the growing season.

The Commissioner is also proposing to simplify the rules applying to the Young Farmers Scheme. “I

intend to give discretion to national administrations regarding the access to the Young Farmers

Scheme of legal bodies jointly controlled by young farmers and other farmers who do not meet the

young farmer criteria,” said Hogan. The change comes after the request of several member states

to have greater flexibility and subsidiary in determining which legal persons could qualify as young

farmers.

The Commissioner said he does not see simplification as a one-off measure, but rather an ongoing

process. He intends to continue the process next year with further opportunities for simplification

being identified and implemented.

“Work is already well advanced on other parts of the simplification package pertaining to market

measures. I expect that further new delegated regulations will be adopted in the first half of 2016

in relation to marketing standards, fruit and vegetables, trade mechanisms, carcase classification

and member states' notifications,” he said.

The aim is a massive reduction in the number of Commission-level common-market organisations

(CMO) regulations from around 200 presently to around 40 delegated and implementing

regulations. This will make the job of national administrations easier and lead to significant cost

and resource efficiencies for competent authorities across the EU.

http://www.farmersjournal.ie/inspections-know-your-rights-under-the-new-charter-183301/

http://www.farmersjournal.ie/bps-and-greening-understanding-your-payments-192063/

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7. UPCOMING TRAINING/WORKSHOPS

EDI Centre

3 day City and Guilds Tourism Course for 18-24 years old Cost €120 PROGRAM OBJECTIVES On completion of the training programme learners will be able to:- Demonstrate a positive self-concept and accept responsibilities for setting and achieving both personal and course related goals. Plan and achieve realistic work goals. Access information on Training and Employment opportunities available online and gain basic knowledge in computer skills. Use a word processor to create, edit and check common types of documents. Learners will develop an understanding of the basics of the word processing application and the operating system in everyday usage and will gain the ability to work in a supervised role following clear instructions in a competent manner. Identify tourism opportunities locally and how they may be developed. Explore the concept of self -employment in the tourism industry. Complete CV and upload to EURES website.

Occupational First Aid FETAC Level 5

3 day course from 9am – 5pm Cost: €200 Date: Tues 8th Dec

Wed 9th Dec Wed 16th Dec For further information contact Geraldine on 043 33 47515

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Disability Activation Congress Training (DACT) course. Call the EDI Centre @ 043 33 47515 to book or

for more information.

Free Training Opportunities:

Would you be interested in an introduction to digital photography, sending/receiving emails, using social media, using apps, buying tickets and on-line banking? Longford EDI Centre is running an 8 hour basic computer course which can be delivered mornings, afternoons or evenings. To avail of this great opportunity contact Bernie or Amanda at 043 3347515 or email [email protected]

IT – 4 –today (Trade Unions supporting Learning)

Free 1 day computer basics course: 8 hrs of IT training

Eligible to attend if you are:

Aged 55 OR OVER

Unemployed

Experiencing disadvantage

Without any recognised formal education or

Have none or some computer experience To apply, contact Bernie or Mary in the EDI Centre on 043 33 47515 During this one day session, you will learn how to use a computer including: send/receive email, use social media, use of Apps, introduction to digital photography, perform simple online transactions; such as book a ticket, pay a bill, online banking and introduction to safety & security online. ___________________________________

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Career Planning Programme This six week programme five mornings per week- from 9.30 – 1.30, offers assistance to unemployed and other target groups to re-enter the work force through training & employment supports. Programme consists of - Skill sampling, personal development, career guidance, IT training, one to one support, Limited place available, Confined to people in receipt of a payment from Department of Social Protection (Unemployment or Disability payment) To register for this programme Contact the Centre.

The EDI Centre currently runs two FAS Local Training Initiative projects (LTI's). REVAMP Training Project Pilot Youth Project by Dept of Social & Family Affairs identified youth at risk of long-term unemployment from welfare dependent homes, with little motivation, early school leavers, some with literacy problems. Mainstream education or training not relevant to their needs. Lack of suitable local training initiatives. Pre-Employment identified Furniture Restoration as viable carrot to attract trainees to broader training. FAS Community Training Initiative was established in Dec 2002. First two programmes were 26 weeks long, now they are 48 weeks with continuous enrolment. In the first 5 years 70% of trainees progressed into full time work.

Apprenticeship, Education or Training. This is a 48 week LTI for long-term unemployed persons providing FETAC accredited training in areas such as:

Application of Number

Communications

Career Preparation

Computer Literacy

Upholstery Woodwork Tiling Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Personal Effectiveness Work Experience

Word Processing

Internet Skills

Health and Safety Awareness

Catering/Life Skills Programme This is a 26 week LTI for long-term unemployed persons providing FETAC accredited training in areas such as:

Application of Number

Communications

Career Preparation

Computer Literacy

Personal and Interpersonal Skills

Personal Effectiveness

Work Experience

Culinary Operations

Restaurant Service

Bread, Pastry and Desserts

____________________________________-- FREE JOB SEARCH SERVICE Every Thursday from 10am to 1pm..The EDI Centre can help you with:

CV’s

Job Applications

Interview Skills

Training Opportunities

Career Advice The EDI Centre provides a range of services to support unemployed people including information on employment rights, entitlements, training and education with access to computer facilities. For further information, Contact the EDI Centre on 043 33 47515 E-mail: [email protected] / Website: www.Edilongford.ie

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White Goods Training ‘Appliance Repair and Recycling Project’ is the latest training programme undertaken by the EDI Centre. A 12 week training programme for 10 jobseekers has been designed and is being delivered by a qualified local Electro Mechanical Engineer who is also an experienced tutor. The programme is approved and funded by Skillnet. Washing machines, dishwashers, dryers, cookers, heaters, microwaves and small electrical etc are all part of the items which are worked on in the programme. ________________________________

Measuring the Effectiveness of Your Social Justice Advocacy

Measuring the effectiveness of advocacy is an ongoing challenge. Organisations often struggle to

fully answer the question of how their advocacy contributes to social change.

The Advocacy Initiative developed a tool to help organisation's come up with their own indicators:

Are we getting there? - A tool for identifying evaluation indicators for social justice advocacy.

The Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI) is implementing an Advocacy Initiative legacy project,

using the tool, and is now inviting social justice advocacy organisations to apply to participate in

an intense, high-level learning environment to develop social justice advocacy indicators for their

work.

This learning experience will involve three master class workshops, from February to September

2016 (dates to be confirmed). Your organisation will end this programme with a long-term

framework for determining the effectiveness of your advocacy. Our ambition is that this

framework will be of broader value to the Community and Voluntary sector, and will serve as a

model of advocacy evaluation.

To apply for this exciting and unique opportunity please complete the application form by

Wednesday 16 December: https://annavisser.typeform.com/to/xsNNCf

If you have any question please contact the Project Coordinator: Anna Visser, [email protected],

mobile: 0863854050.

Private Wells Information Seminar EPA has been running an engagement campaign targeted at raising awareness among well owners of the risk posed to their health from consuming untreated water from poorly constructed and unprotected wells. In parallel with this, the EPA is the supervisory authority in relation to the implementation of the National Inspection Plan for domestic wastewater treatment systems. A review of the inspections, carried out in the first eighteen months of the Plan, has found the following: * 407 inspection locations had a private well on-site;

https://annavisser.typeform.com/to/xsNNCf


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* 51% of the systems at these sites failed the inspection - this is higher than the national average failure rate of 46%; and * For sites with private wells and systems that failed the inspection: o 18% failed because the tank was leaking. o 43% are thought to pose a risk to human health or the environment.

Private Wells Information Seminar*

Lecture Theatre, Geological Survey of Ireland,

Beggars Bush, Haddington Road, Dublin 4

Monday, 7th December 2015 Registration at 9 am

08:45 – 09:15 Coffee & Registration All

Session 1: Human Health and Groundwater

09:15 – 9:20 Welcome and Overview Darragh Page

EPA

09:20 – 10:10 Private Wells and Human Health Dr Una Fallon

Dr Ina Kelly

HSE

10:10 – 10:45 What is groundwater and how is it protected?

Taly Hunter Williams

Groundwater Section

Geological Survey of Ireland

10:45 – 11:15 How a well works and constructionadvice

David Ball

Hydrogeologist

11:15 – 11:30 Questions and Answer Session ALL

11:30 – 11:45 Coffee Break

Session 2: Well Operation and Maintenance

11:45 – 12:15 How to operate and maintain your well David Ball

Hydrogeologist

12:15– 12:30 A Local Authority perspective

Brian O’Donovan

Carlow Co Co

12:30 – 12:45 Information and Awareness resources Margaret Keegan

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12:45 – 13:00 Questions and Answer Session ALL

13:00 – 14:00 Lunch

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Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board

Free Education Courses

Would you like to learn more about Gardening, Woodwork, Working with Childcare, Cookery Food and Nutrition, Turning on the computer, using the computer for learning on line? If the answer is yes and you are a parent, grandparent, child carer, early school leaver or a long time out of education, call or text Grainne 086 8883413, also email Longford [email protected]. Courses are free and basic education skills.

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Longford Women’s Link

Are you a woman parenting alone and seeking to establish your career or update your

skills?

This new Programme from Longford Women’s Link is what you need:

New Futures

Our Women Parenting Alone group started their course and group activity this week. The group meet every Monday to complete their QQI (FETAC) Level 4 modules and meet every second Wednesday for a coffee and a chat. If you would like to join, it's still not too late - phone Pamela on 043 3341511 or message us here on Facebook and we will get back to you. Even if you would just like to attend the coffee morning every fortnight, we’d be delighted to see you. Childcare and Transport provided.

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8. FUNDING

The Arts Council – click on links below for further information

Application

deadline

03

December

2015

Touring and dissemination of work scheme

This scheme is designed to support the touring and dissemination of work in

certain arts disciplines for tours starting between July 2016 and December

2016, and is open to applicants who are resident in the Republic of Ireland or

Northern Ireland. Tours may travel to both Northern Ireland and the Republic of

Ireland.

Maximum award

Unlimited

Accepting

applications

Application

deadline

Ongoing

Writers in schools scheme

The Writers in Schools Scheme part-funds visits by writers and storytellers to schools

throughout the island of Ireland.

Maximum award

€200

Accepting

applications

Application

deadline

21

January

2016 17:30

Architecture bursary award

The award supports professional individual architects in the development of their arts

practice.

Maximum award

€15,000

Opens 22

December

2015

Application

deadline

21

January

2016 17:30

Dance bursary award

The purpose of the award is to support professional artists in the field of dance to

develop their art practice. It provides artists with the time and resources to think,

research, reflect and critically engage with their art.

Maximum award

€10,000

Opens 22

December

2015

Application Film bursary award Maximum award

€10,000

http://www.artscouncil.ie/funds/Touring-and-dissemination-of-work-scheme/



http://www.artscouncil.ie/funds/Writers-in-schools-scheme/



http://www.artscouncil.ie/Funds/Architecture-bursary-award/




http://www.artscouncil.ie/Funds/Dance-bursary-award/




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deadline

21

January

2016 17:30

The award supports professional individual artists working in the field of experimental

or non narative film making to develop their arts practice.

Opens 22

December

2015

Application

deadline

21

January

2016 17:30

Literature bursary award

The award supports professional individual writers in the development of their arts

practice.

Maximum award

€15,000

Application

deadline

21

January

2016 17:30

Theatre bursary award

The award supports professional theatre artists in the development of their arts practice.

Maximum award

€15,000

Opens 22

December

2015

Is your group holding an event or has your group news you would like to

share with the wider Longford Community?

Then why not promote it in this Ebulletin?

Just email, post or call to us (contact info above)

For inclusion in the December edition of the PPN EBulletin

Compiled by Siobhan Cronogue

c/o Community & Enterprise, Longford County Council, Great Water St., Longford. Phone: 087 2615583; E-mail: [email protected]

Sources: Longford PPN community groups ,EU News, DOECLG, Failte Ireland, Longford Co. Council, Longford Leader and other sources with many thanks!




http://www.artscouncil.ie/Funds/Literature-bursary-award/

http://www.artscouncil.ie/Funds/Theatre-bursary-award/




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