08
JAN
2025

POSTPONED: Healthy Meath: CommUnity Connect Toolkit – launch event on 24th January 2025

Our CommUnity Connects launch is being postponed due to a severe weather warning issued for County Meath on Friday morning. I am rescheduling this event for Friday 28th February.  It will be at the same time and location as before – Deerpark Community Hub.  Please add...
08
JAN
2025

Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region: Uisce Eireann consultation is now live

Public consultation on the proposed Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region is now underway. An eight-week consultation will run from 7 January to 4 March 2025.   The Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region is a generational project and is the first...
08
JAN
2025

Generational Renewal in Farming: Public Consultation

The challenge of attracting young people into a career in farming is widely recognised, both at national and EU level. The family farm is the heart of agriculture in Ireland, but with only 7% of farmers under 35 years of age, and over 30% of farmers over 65, it is imperative that...
07
JAN
2025

Local Enhancement Programme 2025: open for applications until 7th February

Applications are now invited from Community and Voluntary groups in County Meath for funding from the Local Enhancement Programme 2025 The Local Enhancement Programme 2025 is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development. Meath Local Community Development Committee...
06
JAN
2025

Coillte Recreation Sites: Mobile Coffee & Catering Suppliers – Expression of Interest by 15th January 2025

Coillte are currently seeking Expressions of Interest from suppliers of Mobile Coffee / Catering Units who would be interested in taking on some of our high use recreation sites around the country under license. Sites on offer such as our Forest Parks, Recreation sited and forest...
06
JAN
2025

Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2024/25: Measures 2 & 3 – closing date 24th January 2025

2024/2025 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme provides funding for the development of new and existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas. The ORIS Scheme will see the development of natural amenities such as Ireland’s mountains, lakes, rivers, beaches,...
24
DEC
2024

Christmas Greetings & Best Wishes for 2025 from Meath PPN

The Secretariat and staff of Meath PPN would like to wish everyone in the network a very happy Christmas and every peace, happiness and success in 2025. We look forward to working with you next year to support community connection, action & participation across Meath
23
DEC
2024

Farmer Well-Being: new initiative launched

The Farmer Wellbeing Boards have been designed to raise awareness about the key factors that can create stress for farmers and to highlight some of the signs that may indicate they are experiencing stress in their lives. The Farmer Wellbeing Board was launched last Tuesday 17...
23
DEC
2024

Don’t feel alone this Christmas – supports are there if you need it

The National FRC Mental Health Promotion Project reminds everyone to check on those spending the holiday alone this Christmas.  A simple call or message can make a difference reminding them they’re not alone. Let’s spread kindness and ensure everyone feels connected and...
23
DEC
2024

Connecting for Life: Newsletter Q4 2024

This newsletter is from the HSE National Office for Suicide Prevention (NOSP) National Mental Health Promotion Plan launched The Chief Medical Officer, Professor Mary Horgan, last week launched Pathways to Wellbeing – the National Mental Health Promotion Plan. The...