Meath PPN News

Please find a poster file below to display for a cocooning household. COVID 19 Cocooning poster_PDF   This is what the poster produced by Third Age looks like: Read More

Update 26th March Dear Colleague, We are very thankful for your ongoing support every day in helping to share information about Coronavirus COVID-19. Below are a few updates for you: Digital Partner Pack Update The digital partner pack now includes the COVID-19 Information Booklet, which is being delivered to all households from this week onward. You can download the booklet here   The COVID-19 Information Booklet is also available in Irish and in audiobook. We are working to make it available in a number of languages and formats – including audio and braille, which we will include... Read More

  Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, has announced a fund of €200,000 to support the provision of an additional 5,000 eBooks and eAudiobooks in order to meet the significant increase in demand for access to the public library online service during the COVID-19 crisis. The funding is directed through the Local Government Management Agency which administers the online library system. Announcing the funding, Minister Ring said: “Even though you physically can’t go into our libraries at the moment, the library service is still very much available to people... Read More

http://www.thirdageireland.ie/ Responding to the opportunities and challenges of ageing in Ireland PROGRAMMES   AgeWell              SeniorLine         Failte Isteach Navigating your Work Future     Digital Skills       Third Age – Summerhill   Third Age (‘The Third Age Foundation) has been developing innovative programmes in Ireland since 1988, emphasising the importance of community and family, and the value of older people in our society. Through our network of services, our volunteers, staff and partners work to identify issues, provide creative solutions and opportunities,... Read More

Spring 2020 newsletter available to download below: SPRING NEWSLETTER 2020 Read More

Meath County Council in conjunction with Fingal County Council held a Public Consultation on the  12th March in relation to the N2 Rath Roundabout to Kilmoon Cross Scheme. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak the deadline for return of feedback in relation to this scheme has been extended to the 9th April 2020. Further information and scheme details are available on the scheme website at www.N2Rath2Kilmoon.ie Read More

Unfortunately due to the COVID-19 crisis there will be a delay in advising groups on their grant applications. Every effort will be made to get the draft allocations through the relevant approval process as soon as possible. Read More

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The National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET) is leading our public health response to COVID-19 and a National Action Plan was published on 16th March, setting out a whole-of-society response and mobilisation of resources across Government and society to fight the spread of the virus. This Community Response Action Plan supports the National Action Plan and is focussed on our initial response in supporting a community response to COVID-19. The Department of Rural and Community Development have produced a Communications Pack for community and voluntary groups and members of the public.... Read More

During the current Covid-19 situation HSE Mental Health Services want to assure you that your community mental health team will continue to provide care and treatment to ensure your recovery and well-being is maintained. Here is some information that may help answer some of your queries.   Minding your mental health during Covid-19 For information on COVID-19 and managing your well-being at this time follow this link: https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/mental-health/minding-your-mental-health-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak.htm   (1)  What do I do if I am concerned about my own or... Read More

Due to the current Covid-19 circumstances, the Meath County Council Arts Grants, Awards and Bursaries Schemes closing date of March 25th  has been suspended. A new closing date will be announced shortly. Read More

Please find some useful resources below. HSE – Health Service Executive  Coronavirus Information and resources   Help for Employees & Employers Info for Employers Info for Employees Covid 19 Pandemic Unemployment payment Social Welfare Covid 19 Contact numbers Revenue defer payment of local property tax Read More

Cavan County Council in conjunction with Meath County Council held a Public Consultation on the 11th & 12th March 2020 in relation to the N3 Virginia Bypass. Due to the Covid-19 outbreak the deadline for return of feedback in relation to this scheme has been extended to the 17th April 2020. Further details on www.n3virginiabypass.ie Read More

The HSE have produced translated resources to help share the messaging about coronavirus (COVID-19) in various languages. These posters are available for download and printing. Informacje o koronawirusie (Polish) Koronaviruso informacijos plakatas (Lithuanian) Koronavīruss – informācijas plakāts (Latvian) Manifesto informativo sul Coronavirus (italian) Poster de informação sobre o Coronavírus (Portuguese) Poster Información sobre el coronavirus (Spanish) Poster Informații despre Coronavirus (Romanian) 冠状病毒信息宣传海报 (Chinese)  ... Read More

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  Advice for Parents and Schools   Children and young people need factual, age appropriate information about the virus and concrete instruction about how to avoid spreading of the virus. Without the facts, they often imagine situations far worse than reality. See https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.html   Let the child/young person’s questions and their age guide as to how much information to provide: Very young children need brief, simple information and reassurance that they are safe and that the people they care about are safe. They may ask Will I get... Read More

Please find update below:   A Chairde, I hope you are keeping well.   We have been advised by the National Spring Clean section of An Taisce that Spring Clean activities should be suspended until at least March 30th, at which time the situation will be reassessed. With this in mind, we are suspending judging for the Anti Litter Initiative and will begin again when advised to do so.   Thank you for all of your work to date, and I will be in touch with you with an update on proceedings at the end of March.   Is mise le meas Bernadine Carry Environment Section Meath... Read More

Message from An Garda Siochana  17th March Update for PPN Members Dear Member Groups.   Please find a message from an Garda Siochana that we have been asked to circulate to you all. GARDA PRESS RELEASE   An Garda Síochána is in the process of hiring additional vehicles to provide additional mobility to our members nationwide to provide increased community support and community engagement across the country.   Speaking today Deputy Commissioner Twomey stated that “As a community at this time we need more than ever to support the most vulnerable in our society, particularly... Read More

Please find some information and advice from the health authorities below on Covid-19 COVID-19 A3 Public Information Poster English COVID-19 A3 Public Information Poster Irish   Read More

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COVID19 Message to community groups We’re here to help As a Network of Volunteer Centres throughout Ireland we want to let you know how we are working collectively with all relevant government Departments, national organisations plus local community groups to support the response to the management of COVID-19. We commend and value the community based volunteer response that is mobilising and intend for this communication to provide organisations with practical advice and guidance, bearing in mind that a as a community our main task is to minimise the spread of coronavirus.  ... Read More

Please find links to Covid-19 information sites below & a copy of correspondence sent to Meath community groups: https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/coronavirus/coronavirus.htm https://www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/ https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/c36c85-covid-19-coronavirus/    Message from Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support Dear Member Groups, We’ve been asked by the Department of Community and Rural Development to help them make sure that all our groups receive certain information notices from them during this current COVID-19... Read More

  Begin Together Fund The Begin Together fund will support new and existing project-based activities with grants of up to €5,000 (or the sterling equivalent) for local, not for profit groups working to improve the financial, physical and/or mental wellbeing of the communities they serve across all counties on the island of Ireland. Applications are welcome from charities and not-for-profit community groups working in communities that address one or more of the strands of wellbeing as outlined in the fund criteria which can be found here.  Interested organisations are invited to... Read More

Regional Festivals and Participatory Events Scheme: Closing Date 13th March This fund is open to Festivals and Participative Events that will harness overseas visitors for the benefit of local tourism.   The fund is towards marketing costs and the Promoter must demonstrate that the festival or event has marketing and PR activity targeting overseas visitors to County Meath. The Fund is being provided by Fáilte Ireland and is being administered by Meath County Council.  The total fund available is €11,000.  This amount will be distributed amongst applicants.  You will be asked to... Read More

Meath County Council Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2020 Meath County Council, in association with the County Meath Heritage Forum, is pleased to announce the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2020.  The grant scheme is an action of the County Meath Heritage Plan 2015-2020 and the aim of the Scheme is to support community groups and organisations to undertake projects that will gather information, help to appropriately manage and promote an awareness and appreciation of our heritage. Meath County Council encourages projects which relate to all aspects of our heritage including: monuments,... Read More

      SeniorLine has been the national, confidential listening service for older people, run by trained older volunteers since 1998.  This peer-to-peer helpline for older people receives in excess of 10,000 calls per year. The corona virus is a particular threat to older people and subsequently SeniorLine has put in place a number of protocols to support our many older callers from all over Ireland. Any caller, concerned about Covid 19, will receive the most up to date guidance as recommended by Government sources. Good health practice is reinforced at all times.  This... Read More

  The latest issue of the Fundingpoint Local Digest is available below to download: Fundingpoint Local Access – Meath County Council, Mar – Apr 2020 Read More

Meath County Council Arts Office is pleased to announce the launch of the Arts Act Funding – Awards & Bursaries 2020   Annual Arts Grants Scheme This award is intended to support organisations, individuals or groups in the provision of local arts activities which enhance long-term development and sustainability of the arts in County Meath.   Community Arts Award This award is intended to support community groups and schools in the provision of community arts projects which promote engagement and enhance long-term partnerships with professional artists.   Festival Grant... Read More

The newsletter of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland (MHFI) is available below: E-Male Matters January – February 2020 Read More

Create and Fire Station Artists’ Studios Artist Residency Award – Open Call Create and Fire Station Artists’ Studios invite expressions of interest from collaborative artists with migrant and minority ethnic backgrounds that are based in the Republic of Ireland, for a four week residency award at Fire Station Artists’ Studios (FSAS), situated in Dublin’s City Centre. The Residency will run during the month of June (2 – 26 June), incorporating International Refugee week (17 – 23 June 2020), offering opportunities for development of practice, discussion, networking, and learning. It... Read More

The Minister for Children and Youth Affairs, Katherine Zappone, has announced the launch of a grant scheme to support commemorative events for former residents of Mother and Child Institutions and those who had comparable experiences in County Homes. This new grant scheme will provide financial assistance to survivor led advocacy groups for the purpose of organising and running commemorative events. Commemorative events may have a focus on honouring and restoring dignity to those who died while resident in these institutions, or celebrating and remembering with those who have lived... Read More

A public consultation event is taking place next Thursday 12th March, 2020 between 4.00p.m. and 8.00p.m. in The Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne regarding the above. Details of this event is on Meath County Council’s website  https://www.meath.ie/notices/public-consultation-on-n2-rath-roundabout-to-kilmoon-cross and on twitter http://bit.ly/2I1FL1d. Please feel free to circulate this notice within your network.   20200228 RPS Study Area Drawing for MCC and FCC web site N2-AEC-ZZ-ZZ-SK… Read More

As part of the Social Connection and Inclusion Project Cultúr will be delivering a number of free training sessions for service providers, the public and schools. These training sessions include  1.       Intercultural Competence and  2.       Integration and Anti-Racism workshops    These workshops aim to Promote opportunities for equality and intercultural dialogue between ethnic minority communities and the wider community. To improve understanding and awareness of different forms of racism and discrimination. Raise awareness of different forms of discrimination and racism. Challenge... Read More

Cavan County Council in conjunction with Meath County Council has commenced the development of a new project for the N3 Virginia Bypass. The Council and its technical consultants invite you to participate in the public consultation in The Virginia Show Centre, Virginia, on Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th March 2020 between 2pm and 8pm. This information event provides an opportunity for the public to view the proposals, have their say and get further information about the scheme.   Further information is also available on the scheme website at www.n3virginiabypass.ie Read More

Túsla are now inviting funding applications for the Tusla Participation Initiatives for Children & Young People and Parenting. For each area there is seed funding of €9,000 available for child and youth participation initiatives and seed funding of €9,000 available for parental participation initiatives. €18,000 in total to be drawn down by December 2020. Please note that you can apply for amounts smaller than €9,000, for example one CYP initiative costing €4,000 and one CYP initiative costing €5,000 in your area. The application form is available below containing the relevant contact... Read More

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Re: Proposed Ballivor Wind Farm   Dear Public Participation Network Member,   In line with ongoing company strategy, Bord na Móna is proposing to develop a wind farm within the Ballivor Bog Group located in Counties Meath & Westmeath. This Bog Group consists of the following bogs: Ballivor, Bracklin, Carranstown, Lisclogher and Lisclogher West. The proposed development will be known as Ballivor Wind Farm. Bord na Móna’s interest in bringing forward the proposed Ballivor Wind Farm is a result of the company’s transition to becoming a major supplier of renewable energy. As... Read More

  Meath Local Sports Partnership in association with Healthy Ireland and Meath County Council invite adults from Kells, Laytown/Bettystown and Ashbourne to participate in our new 12 week Move More Fitbit challenge.   Participants must: Be over 18 years of age Be new to exercise (not currently active) Be willing to participate fully in the 12 week Move More challenge Preferably have access to a smart or android phone Have access to the internet Have a basic working knowledge of computers   The Move More programme aims to increase & track activity levels amongst... Read More

Please find information below on climate action workshops for community groups in Meath. This half day workshops will help groups to better understand the need for climate action at a local level and build local climate knowledge. 21st March : Dunshaughlin – Venue: St. Patrick’s Hall 28th March: Slane – Venue: Slane & District Men’s Shed Please email meathppn@meathcoco.ie for information and bookings. Read More

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB), on behalf of Music Generation Meath, seeks applications for vacancies that may become available in 2020 from musicians with specialism in teaching the following areas: Small group tuition in vocal (including choral) or instrumental learning (any music genre). Large group tuition (vocal and/or instrumental) in a range of school, community and youth settings. Ensemble (instrumental/vocal), band facilitation, mentoring in any genre of music, including, where applicable, songwriting/creative composition/rap, music technology/recording etc.... Read More

Meath County Council Arts Office is pleased to announce the launch of the Arts Act Funding – Awards & Bursaries 2020   Annual Arts Grants Scheme This award is intended to support organisations, individuals or groups in the provision of local arts activities which enhance long-term development and sustainability of the arts in County Meath.   Community Arts Award This award is intended to support community groups and schools in the provision of community arts projects which promote engagement and enhance long-term partnerships with professional artists.   Festival... Read More

Meet Share and Learn Event in Navan Venue: Claremont Stadium, Commons Road, Duffsland, Navan, Co. Meath Date: Weds, 4 March 2020 – 2pm – 4.30pm Cost: Free to attend   This networking and information session for nonprofits in Meath and surrounding counties is an opportunity to share the great work that is happening in local communities and to learn about supports that may assist you in your work. At this event, there will be a special focus on the new Charities Governance Code, during which you’ll find out about supports and resources that will help you in your compliance... Read More

AOIFE (Association of Festival and Events) are hosting a new look training day to engage with community not-for-profit festivals and event organisers across the Midwest.   Where: Enterprise & Tech Centre, Creagh Ballinasloe, Co. Galway  10.30am – 5.30 pm When: Saturday 29th February 2020 Time: 10.30am – 5.30 pm   The programme is also suitable for community groups or sporting groups who wish to launch or promote a new festival or community event for their area.   The Seminar Day will deal with, but not exclusively : Current event and festival trends in the sector Common... Read More

Ashbourne 2020 Commemorative Grant Scheme   Community funding is now available to support local groups who want to organise inclusive and appropriate community initiatives to commemorate the bi-centenary of Ashbourne. A fund will be made available in the form of small scale grants to community groups and organisations in Ashbourne wishing to undertake local initiatives.   Further details and application forms can be obtained from The Community Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath C15 Y291 or by email communitygrants@meathcoco.ie or... Read More

The Community Mental Health Fund is available to any not-for-profit community, sporting or voluntary groups who are located and operate in County Meath. The 2020 scheme is now open for applications. The closing date Friday 21st February, 2020. Further details are available here on the Meath County Council website.   A Frequently Asked Questions document is available below. Community Mental Health Fund FAQs   An application form is available below: Community Mental Health Fund – Application Form   Please note: Actions/ projects must take place by the 30th September... Read More

Social Farming Ireland will be delivering training in 2020 which presents an opportunity to develop social farming in Meath. Below are confirmed details to date. The same training will be delivered over each of the three venues. All training is provided free of charge to farmers, and is compulsory for full accreditation with Social Farming Ireland. All trainees must have completed a farmer application form as well as an EOI in order to attend (both attached). Places are in demand so early registration is advised.   Please find below to download: Expression of Interes... Read More

Athbags are delighted to host a free cloth nappy info morning with Cloth Nappy Ireland. We will meet on February 24th at 11.30am till 1.30pm in Athboy Convent Community Centre. Open to anyone already using or thinking of using cloth nappies. Pop in to see the many different sizes, styles and makes of nappy available and get expert advise on the day. Also learn about the Nappy Library which allows you to try before you buy ensuring you get the exact nappy to suit you and your baby. Tea and coffee on the morning and a soft play area for the little ones. We are also excited to have a display... Read More

Groups member may need their PPN registration number to complete grant application forms.   This number can be found on the Meath PPN website.   The link below will bring you to the directory of active member groups:   Meath PPN Members Directory   The registration number is found by clicking on the “more” information button in the record for   If your group registered before 2019 but is not listed, please contact us as re-registration may be outstanding. Read More

CSO is now accepting submissions from data users on data outputs from Census 2021. Public consultation for Census 2021 has two distinct elements.  The first of these was the public consultation on form content which has already been completed. Steps in the process included acceptance of submissions from the public, convening a Census Advisory Group (CAG) of expert users, a Census Pilot Survey, data analysis and user agreement. Census 2021 content was signed off by Government in July 2019.  A full report on is available on the CSO website here. The second part of CSO’s public consultation... Read More

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              Welcome to our latest Newsflash! We are currently preparing for International Women’s Week and would love to hear what you are doing. If you have any events you would like us to promote, please send the information and a photo or image to Helen. As part of our  very successful #FemGen election campaign we ask candidates to commit to supporting 10 key asks for women’s equality if elected. 128 candidates signed up across all constituencies. For the first time, there was a woman running in every constituency but we were... Read More

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 19th Launch of Ríocht na Midhe 2020 – 7.30pm By Dr Michael Smith, Emeritus Bishop of Meath (Patron), followed by lecture – “THE DISCOVERY OF THE MEDIEVAL MONASTERY SITE AT BEAMORE, CO. MEATH in 2019”  by  Geraldine Stout MRIA. Venue: Ardboyne Hotel, Navan, Co. Meath. Reception and book fair – members and guests: 6.30-7.30 pm The entire  programme for 2020 is available to view on our website  https://www.mahs.ie/index.php/2020-programme Read More

The Family Addiction Support Network will be holding their second Annual Information Awareness Event on Monday 24th February 2020.   The event will take place at their premises in Lois Dubh, Dundalk A91 T668  to mark International Family Drug Support Day. Agenda 9.30am- 10am Registration, Tea & Scones 10 am Welcome – Chairperson Marian Sloan 10.10 Speaker – Bishop Michael Router,Auxiliary Bishop of Armagh 10.20 Speaker (to be confirmed) 10.30 am -Vice Chair Mark Dearey: The Importance of Family Support Interviewees: FS Specialist Gwen McKenna, Facilitator Mary McEntegert,... Read More

Liam Foster has served on the PPN Secretariat since February 2018 as the representative of the Ratoath MD.   Liam has now resigned from this role on the Secretariat.   On behalf of the PPN, we wish to thank Liam for his work and commitment given to the network and wish him every success in his new challenges.     Read More

                  Our County, Our Voice: What do we want for the future of Meath?   Members from PPN groups across Meath have been coming together at workshops to start shaping a vision from our communities of the values, priorities and actions needed in Meath.   The workshops introduced the Community Well-Being model as a tool to create this vision and the language to express it.   The effort and goodwill of the participants have made the workshops a success.   Reports on the ideas generated at recent workshops are... Read More

Are you working on financial reports for your group? Would you like more information on compliance? Do you need some guidance on forecasting or reporting on activities?   With the support of RBK, the Meath PPN will be holding workshops on the 26th March 2020. Workshop topics include: Producing Financial Statements for the CRO and Charity Regulator Producing a Statement of Financial Position and Statement of Financial Activities An explanation of all the ‘Notes to the Financial Statements’ that are required Understanding what is needed to comply with FRS102 Reviewing... Read More

https://www.chg.gov.ie/heritage/built-heritage/architectural-policy/    The quality of our built environment affects our everyday lives; it has a critical role in giving a distinctive sense of place to our cities, towns, villages and countryside. It is a responsibility of the Built Heritage and Architectural Policy Section to promote best practice in modern architecture and urban design. The National Policy on Architecture Public Consultation period is now extended: you can submit your response until 13 March 2020. The Department has published a discussion document, Places for... Read More

        All-Ireland Pollinator Plan One third of our bee species are threatened with extinction from Ireland. This is because we have drastically reduced  the amount of food (flowers) and safe nesting sites in our landscapes. The All-Ireland Pollinator Plan is about all of us, from farmers to local authorities, to schools, gardeners and businesses, coming together to try to create an Ireland where pollinators can survive and thrive. The first Plan covers the period 2015-2020 and a new version will be developed to cover 2021-2025. Please see the link below to see what... Read More

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Below is a copy of a letter emailed to each candidate running in the Meath East & West Constituencies in the 2020 General Election:   4th February 2020   Dear Candidate,   We are writing to you as members of the Social Inclusion Pillar of the Public Participation Network in Co. Meath. We wish to outline the issues that members of this participative democratic structure believe are central to the communities we work with, live in and represent on a range of structures. We have identified three key lifeline issues for marginalised and excluded groups in Co... Read More

Carmichael in association with the local Volunteer Centres, are delivering a series of 25 workshops across the country on ‘Developing an Effective Annual Report’. The aim of this practical hands-on workshop is to understand the preparation of the Annual Report from the perspective of the Board Members, Directors, Trustees. Each workshop covers the basics of what is required in an annual report and then focuses on how to use the annual report as a way of showing the public, your members and funders how good your organisation is. The session will involve presentations and working in groups.... Read More

  Please see a link below of all registered accessible/wheelchair friendly taxi providers throughout Ireland:   https://www.transportforireland.ie/getting-around/by-taxi/wheelchair-accessible-vehicle-wav-register/   Read More

In 2019, a national survey was carried out of PPN member groups. Meath groups responded in large numbers to highlight the issues caused by insurance costs. Below is an update from the Department of Rural & Community Development on progress arising from the survey: In November 2019, the Minister for Rural and Community Development wrote to the Minister with responsibility for Financial Services and Insurance regarding the rising cost of Public Liability Insurance in the community and voluntary sector and the impact that it is having on the delivery of services and hosting of community... Read More

The 2020 AONTAS Adult Learners’ Festival takes place from the 2nd – 6th March 2020. The festival aims to encourage adults in Ireland to explore the local learning options available to them through a week-long programme of events and adult learning promotion throughout the country.   This is the 14th year of the festival and reflects AONTAS’ commitment to, and celebration of, lifelong learning. We will once again be collaborating with the Belfast Festival of Learning to highlight their programme of events and to ensure an all-island approach. We are encouraging all; groups,... Read More

Draft Oldcastle Public Realm Plan 2020 Meath County Council in conjunction with BDP Consultants has prepared a Draft Public Realm Plan for Oldcastle. Vision for Oldcastle Public Realm “To improve the public realm in Oldcastle through reorganising the heart of the town with the addition of new public spaces, pedestrian crossings and reorganised parking. Links to open amenity areas, heritage and tourism opportunities should be enhanced and celebrated.”   The Plan is available to view from Wednesday the 5th February to Wednesday the 4th of March 2020 (inclusive) at the following... Read More

Draft Athboy Public Realm Plan 2020 Meath County Council in conjunction with BDP Consultants has prepared a Draft Public Realm Plan for Athboy. Vision for Athboy Public Realm “To improve the public realm of Athboy for all users through enhancing pedestrian movement, exploring new connections and linking amenity spaces. In addition the street scene should be enhanced by improving the layout, pedestrian crossings and car parking along with protecting the existing trees and vegetation”   The Plan is available to view from Wednesday the 5th February to Wednesday the 4th March... Read More

Age & Opportunity’s Bealtaine Hero: Recognising a grass roots event of outstanding potential this May In this, the 25th year of the festival, we hope Bealtaine 2020 will be the most diverse, most challenging, most fun one yet! We know that Bealtaine is primarily a festival of, by and for the people who make it happen on the ground – organising exhibitions and poetry readings and plays and choral performances and film screenings and art workshops and much, much, more and so in 2020 we’d like to recognise a community organisation (or individual) who has an ambitious, creative and... Read More

CAMHS (Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services) Your Voice Matters Survey is being carried out in the following locations: Louth, Meath, Longford, Westmeath, Laois and Offaly.   We want to hear from you! We want to hear feedback from young people and their families on their experience of attending CAMHS. The short survey is confidential and can be completed online using the following link: https://loncollector.sensemaker-suite.com/Collector/collector.gsp?projectID=CAMHS_MLM&language=en   For more information please see attached documentation below. Your Voice Matters... Read More

The Community Mental Health Fund is available to any not-for-profit community, sporting or voluntary groups who are located and operate in County Meath. The 2020 scheme is now open for applications.  The closing date Friday 21st February, 2020. Further details are available here on the Meath County Council website.   Please note: Actions/ projects must take place by the 30th September 2020 and only expenses incurred for the specified project after the date of the formal approval notification will be eligible. Read More

HSE Corporate Plan Consultation – Have Your Say The Board of the HSE is committed to broad consultation and engagement to help inform the development of the new Corporate Plan. We are keen to reach out to all stakeholders across the country (service users, patients, members of the public, organisations etc) to capture their views. Everyone’s voice matters and this feedback will shape the future direction of the Irish health services. The online survey is available at www.HSE.ie/CorporatePlan.  It will take 10 minutes to complete. The survey will close at 5.30pm on Monday 17th... Read More

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  Meath County Council Anti-Litter Initiative 2020  You are invited to take part in Meath County Council’s Anti-Litter Initiative 2020. You may have taken part in the past or may be an entirely new entrant. Either way this is a great opportunity for your group to get involved in your local community.  It is not a competition, each participating group is trying to achieve a high standard of cleanliness in their local area, and there is a grant for those that achieve high standards over the whole month of the initiative.   Information in relation to Judging There will be 2 rounds of... Read More

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Social Enterprise Development Fund 2020 Applications are open for the Social Enterprise Development Fund 2020: http://www.socialinnovation.ie/sedfund2020/ Applicants are invited to complete a short application form. Based on this initial form, Social Innovation Fund Ireland will identify a shortlist of applicants who have met the required criteria. Applications are open from Thursday 16 January until Friday 6 March 2020 at 5 pm. Read More

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Local Link Louth Meath Fingal needs your help The Department of Transport have published ‘A New Vision For Sustainable Mobility’ Along with 9 Background papers on transport, two of these Background Papers are (8) Public Transport in Rural Areas & (1) Public Transport and Accessibility. The public are invited to send in a submission on these Background papers. I am writing to request that you send in a submission on Rural transport and Accessibility. The closing date for submissions is 28TH February 2020 and the time is short. You can send your submission by email to... Read More

Community Amenity Project Scheme The Community Amenity Project Scheme is a new grant scheme which provides financial assistance for capital projects such as the development of sporting, recreational, environmental, amenity, heritage and cultural facilities The minimum project application is €10,000 with a maximum project application of €100,000 per Municipal District per annum. N.B: The scheme is not intended to match fund or top-up other grant schemes such as LEADER, Sports Capital Grant and other similar schemes. The 2020 Community Amenity Project scheme is now open for applications.... Read More

Community Grant Scheme 2020 The Community Grant Scheme is available to Community Groups, Tidy Towns/Village Committees, Residents Associations and other organisations, to assist with actions and projects being undertaken in their local area for the Meath County Council Community Grant Scheme 2020. The 2020 scheme is now open for applications.  Closing date Friday 6th March, 2020. The range of grant categories available under the Community Grant Scheme 2020 are: Residents Association Tidy Towns Equality and Social Inclusion Recreation and Sport Festivals & Events Burial Ground... Read More

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The latest Meath LSP E-Newsletter for Winter/Spring 2020 is now available. Packed full of news, updates & upcoming events. Click here to view Meath LSP Winter/Spring Ezine   Read More

The aim of the School Pride of Place Schools Gardening Scheme Initiative is to provide school children the opportunity to learn about, and be active in some level of gardening (flowers, vegetables, etc.) Through this experience, children may develop a greater sense of citizenship and care for the environment which may stay with them for their entire lives.   The 2020 scheme is now open for applications.  Closing date Friday 7th February, 2020.   Scheme documentation and resources on climate change, biodiversity and sustainability are available on the Meath County Couccil... Read More

Dunshaughlin & District Historical Society invites you to the launch of a booklet and Information Board on Old Culmullen Graveyard.  The booklet lists and maps the individual headstones, records the inscriptions and contains photographs of each headstone, while the Information Board consists of a map and guide to the headstones. The launch will take place on the 2nd February in Culmullen Hall  after 10.30 am Mass. Refreshments will be available at the booklet launch.  This will be followed by the unveiling of the Information Board and  Blessing of the Graves at approx 12.30pm in the... Read More

  The Meath Local Sports Partnership is working to increase are increase activity levels in Navan through the Community Sports Hubs in Navan.   Many people in Navan have taken part in the programmes and activities available.   To get feedback from the community, an information sharing session with stakeholders and communities in Navan in planned.   This meeting will take place at 2pm on Thursday 30th January in the Townhall, Navan.   If you wish to take part please contact: Conor Gonnelly Community Sports Development Officer 046 9067337 www.meathsports.ie  ... Read More

https://www.housing.gov.ie/planning/appeals-and-judicial-review/public-consultation-reforms-judicial-review-provisions-planning   Public consultation on proposed reforms to the Judicial Review (JR) provisions in the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended), as outlined in the new General Scheme of the Housing and Planning and Development Bill 2019 will run until the 27 January 2020.  The General Scheme is now published on the Department’s website http://www.housing.gov.ie and includes proposed legislative reforms to the Judicial Review provisions as follows: to provide that JR... Read More

On 8 February, we will all have the opportunity to help elect a government that will shape a vision for Ireland that is fair and inclusive, and which values the central role which charities, community and voluntary organisations, and social enterprises have to play in making this a reality. We are pleased to today be launching our Stronger Communities, Stronger Ireland General Election 2020 campaign, which makes the following four asks of every candidate running for office in General Election 2020: Recognise and support the value that the charity, community and voluntary, and social... Read More

Meath County Council Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2020 Meath County Council, in association with the County Meath Heritage Forum, is pleased to announce the Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2020.  The grant scheme is an action of the County Meath Heritage Plan 2015-2020 and the aim of the Scheme is to support community groups and organisations to undertake projects that will gather information, help to appropriately manage and promote an awareness and appreciation of our heritage. Meath County Council encourages projects which relate to all aspects of our heritage including: monuments,... Read More

Act Out Youth Theatre NEW 12 WEEK COURSE IN DUNSHAUGHLIN Every Monday for 12 Weeks (Starting 13th January 2020) – 6.30pm-8pm St Patrick’s Hall, Main St, Dunshaughlin, Co Meath Cost: €80 Facilitator: Mark O’Reilly (Actor/Director) Registration open to any young person in the Meath area of secondary school age   Act Out Youth Theatre, Meath’s premiere youth theatre, are excited to announce that they have a new 12 Week Course starting in Dunshaughlin on Monday evenings in the New Year. This course will offer young people of secondary school age in the Meath area an opportunity to learn more... Read More

Become one of Ireland’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Advocates for 2020 We’re looking for 26 adult educators, community leaders, and global thinkers to become one of Ireland’s positive changemakers Applications for our 2020 Training are NOW OPEN!. The SDG Advocate Training will offer 26 active citizens an opportunity to become one of Ireland’s SDG Advocates through this innovative project. The eight-month educational course will allow the advocates to deepen their understanding of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, gain practical action-orientated... Read More

Taking place at Kells, Navan & Trim Recycling Centres February 1st: couches, chairs, armchairs, futons March 28th: beds, mattresses May 30th: paint July 25th: kitchen & bathroom equipment Read More

  Please find a copy of the factsheet below: Fair Deal Fact Sheet – pdf copy Read More

Friends Against Scams Event- Thursday 23rd January Join the Ulster Bank for their FREE information evening, and take a stand against scams. Friend Against Scams aims to prevent people becoming victims of scams. Joining Friends against Scams will equip you with the knowledge you need to protect yourself from the emotional and financial impact that scams cause. You’ll learn how to: *Spot a potential SCAM and report it *Avoid becoming a target for SCAMMERS *Find out about new SCAMS, so you can take steps to protect yourself *Have conversations with friends, family, and Community... Read More

Culture Night Conversations The Arts Council is holding a series of conversations on Culture Night in the New Year, which will take place in Dublin, Cork and Galway. Culture Night has expanded to towns and villages across Ireland since its origins in Temple Bar in 2006 by Dublin City Council. In 2019 it was reported that 4,000 free events reached 400,000 people across Ireland, making it one of the most recognisable and anticipated national dates in the Irish cultural calendar. Culture Night will reach its 15th year in 2020 and is due to take place on Friday 18 September. ... Read More

The Arts and Disability Connect Funding Scheme for artists with disabilities is open from the 13th January  until 24th February 2020 An information session on the programme will take place on Thursday 30th January in the Solstice Arts Centre, Navan at 2pm Join Amie Lawless as she talks through how the scheme works and take the opportunity to ask any questions over tea and coffee. This year we will host information sessions in Cork, Carlow, Navan and Dublin. Please email amie@adiarts.ie if you would like to attend this information session in Navan. Solstice Arts Centre is accessible to... Read More

  The January-February 2020 Fundingpoint Local Access Digest for Meath is available to download below: Fundingpoint Local Access – Meath County Council Jan – Feb 2020 Read More

  A number of key strategies will be set in 2020 that will shape the future of Meath.   We need a clear vision from our communities of the values, priorities and actions that should be reflected in these plans.   We need to bring groups together and create this vision and the language to express it.   The tool we can use to create this vision & shape this language is the Community Well-Being Model under the brand of the Meath PPN.   Workshops in 2020 will take place on the dates below: January 14th – Trim: 6.30pm, Castle Arch Hotel February 4th – Navan: 6.30pm... Read More

Mr Seán Canney TD, the Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, today (20th December 2019) launched a public consultation process for the draft National Volunteering Strategy 2020-2025. The draft Strategy is available on https://www.gov.ie/en/consultation/fc55b9-public-consultation-on-draft-national-volunteering-strategy-2020-202/   Volunteers make a vital contribution to Irish society, developing communities as vibrant, inclusive and sustainable places where people want to live. The purpose of this strategy is to recognise, support and promote the... Read More

  Meath County Council Arts Office & AOB Arts Management presents   In the Middle of…. A music, theatre and literary evening in celebration of Mary Lavin, curated by Deirdre Kinahan In the Middle of… is an eclectic mix of original performance to include music, theatre, readings, spoken-word and song, in an exciting celebration of the extraordinary life and work of Irish writer Mary Lavin, in a magical celebration by some of Ireland’s top performing artists. Award-winning playwright Deirdre Kinahan invites a group of brilliant contemporary artists to respond to Lavin’s evocative... Read More

The Irish Garden Bird Survey As the Irish countryside changes, gardens are becoming increasingly important havens for many species, and it is vital for us to know how their populations are faring. Between December and February each year, we ask members of the public to keep note of the highest number of each bird species visiting their garden every week.  Taking part is fun, easy and an ideal way to get to know your garden birds better; it also makes an ideal school project. The Irish Garden Bird Survey does this not only by giving us a good idea of how our garden birds themselves are... Read More

The Community Water Development Fund 2020 The Community Water Development Fund 2020 was launched at the inaugural ‘Rivers Trusts and Catchment Partnerships Conference’ in the Hudson Bay Hotel, Athlone on Saturday 30th November 2019. The fund is open to all community and voluntary groups who want to get involved in the protection and restoration of clean and healthy waters in their local area. Improvements in water quality in turn benefits our health and well-being, wildlife and the local economy. The fund is also open to Rivers/Lake Trusts and Catchment Partnerships, these groups tend to... Read More

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be located in Ashbourne House Hotel, Ashbourne Thursday 2nd January, 2020. 3:30pm to 7:00pm  Friday 3rd January, 2020.  11:30am to 3:00pm   Please Note Days, Dates & Clinic Opening Times This Visit!! New and lapsed donors always needed.   If you are fit and healthy, aged 18 to 65 (between 65 and 70 years if you have donated in the last 10 years), over 7st.12 lbs (50kg) and have not donated in the last 90 days, please make a special effort to come along. Help ensure that essential blood supplies are always available. Give the... Read More

  Notice is hereby given pursuant to Section 12 (1) (b) of the Planning and Development Acts, 2000-2019 that Meath County Council, being the Planning Authority for County Meath, has prepared, in accordance with the provisions of the above Act, a Draft Meath County Development Plan for the County of Meath. The Draft Plan is accompanied by an Environmental Report, prepared in accordance with the Planning and Development (Strategic Environmental Assessment) Regulations 2004 – 2011 and an Appropriate Assessment, pursuant to Article 6 of the Habitats Directive 92/43/EEC. Locations: The... Read More

  The Meath Macra Live Crib will return to Enfield on 24th December for it’s fifth year to raise money and awareness for Meath Hospice Homecare Movement. The Live Crib will run from 11am to 5pm on Christmas Eve outside Enfield’s Community Hall. Throughout the day, there will be refreshments, face-painting, Christmas carol singing, and music from Enfield Comhaltas and Hotwell Choir, as well as the main attraction, the live animals. On top of that, there will be nativity characters to complete the live crib. Macra members will be out on the streets of Enfield all day... Read More

  Operation Transformation National Walks 2020 Meath Local Sports Partnership and Sport Ireland have linked up with the OT team to promote National Walk Day on Saturday 18th January. Organisers welcome all ages and abilities on the day and would love to see families getting involved. The event is ideal for beginners to come out and give it a go. Children must be accompanied by an adult. In the interest of safety and out of respect to other walkers, dogs are not allowed. There are a number of walks happening across the County on the day – check out walks below for one that suits you:... Read More

As part of the First Fortnight Mental Health Arts Festival 2020 – DNNE Recovery College would like to invite you to join us on January 17 for our annual Winter Wellbeing Event.This year the event is entitled: ‘Journeys – Where I am now” This morning of healing, creativity & conversation showcases the creative work recovery college community and also shines a light on the work of Pavee Point, the Eolas Project and other community groups and mental health initiatives. For more information please see the promotional material below.  Please circulate this invitation to... Read More

The Dept. of Rural and Community Development released a  new Draft Handbook  for Public Participation  Networks.   The document is the result of the stakeholder  consultation process which was carried out in 2019 and aims to clarifiy roles, structures and processes within county PPNs.   The draft handbook is available to download below: 2019-12-06 PPN Handbook – Draft 2   Please forward feedback on the draft to meathppn@meathcoco.ie  by Friday 3rd January 2020.       Read More

  Kells was selected as the national pilot town for the Irish Walled Town Network (IWTN) ‘Kick Start Initiative’ (funded and facilitated by the Heritage Council and Meath County Council).  As part of this initiative a two-day town specific regeneration seminar took place.  Five mentors (from the Arts, Tourism, Retail, Greening Public Realm and Parking and Traffic) were invited by the Heritage Council to visit Kells and work with the local community to highlight what is important within the town and to create a realistic action plan to help overcome existing challenges. The two-day... Read More

  Season’s Greetings from the Irish wheelchair Association (IWA) Navan.   We would like to invite you to our Christmas open day and craft fair on Tuesday 17th December 2019 (12pm-3pm) at the Irish Wheelchair Association Resource and Outreach Centre: 3-4 Liscarton Villas Kells Road, Navan, C15HP99.   We would love if you could drop in and have a cup of tea and a mince pie and get into the Christmas spirit with the IWA members and staff. We Look forward to seeing you then betqw Kind Regards Sean Whelan (Service Coordinator).     Read More

The Christmas Set Dance Ceili in Teach Raithneach Heritage & Cultural Centre, Starinagh, Collon, Co. Meath takes place on Sunday 15th December 2019 from 4 to 7 pm. Music by the Tara Ceili Band. Fear an Ti John Mc Evoy will call the sets. Contact Gerard Weldon on 087 2729154 for information. Read More

#MeathClimateMatters Photography competition “A picture paints a thousand words” and nothing allows us to look at how others see our world more than photographs. Why not show us how you see your world… Our World.  We are asking you to show us what you are doing, how you are making a difference, how you are protecting and enhancing our environment and taking positive climate action. This photography competition will showcase the very best of us, our aspirations, how we can encourage others to change habits and to show that one person can make a difference, big or small it... Read More

Meath County Council Arts Office, in partnership with the Centre Culturel Irlandais Paris, are pleased to announce an exciting  Artists Residency Bursary for artists in Meath in 2020. The bursary will enable an artist spend a month long residency at the prestigious Centre Culturel Irlandais, Paris and includes traveI from Ireland, accommodation and a monthly stipend. Centre Culturel Irlandais’ annual residency programme offers great opportunities for artists of all disciplines to tap into the resources of the CCI and the city of Paris, as well as being an important means of showcasing... Read More

The Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2020 (BHIS) is for the repair and conservation of structures that are protected under the Planning and Development Acts. This Scheme aims to support a significant number of labour-intensive, small-scale conservation projects across the country and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons in the repair of the historic built environment. The allocation for 2020 is up to €2.5 million. Closing date for receipt of applications under the BHIS 2020 Scheme is Friday, 31st January 2020 at... Read More

The primary focus of the Historic Structures Fund will be on conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the benefit of communities and the public. While the primary responsibility to care for and maintain a protected structure rests with the owner, the Historic Structures Fund will invest essential capital in our valuable built heritage and help the owners and custodians of historic structures to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public. There are almost fifty thousand protected structures around the country. Many of these are... Read More

Meath County Council Arts Office is pleased to present Places, Histories and Other Matters, a solo exhibition by Helsinki based Meath artist Jane Hughes. Originally from Navan, Jane has worked internationally as a visual artist, curator and educator in Germany and Finland for over a decade. Following her BA in Fine Art from the National College of Art and Design Dublin in 2006, Jane went on to complete an MA in Environmental Art at Aalto University Helsinki in 2012. Her work relates to social history and is largely researched from old photographic sources. Hughes paints from images... Read More

The LMETB Community Education Spring 2020 Direct Tuition Course Application is now open. Please find attached the Spring 2020 Application Form below: LMETB Spring 2020 tuition – application form The closing date for returning completed application forms is Thursday 19th December 2019 Please post to: Jackie Breen, Community Education Facilitator, Further Education & Training, LMETB, Abbey Road, Navan, Co. Meath. Read More

The Meath Archaeological and Historical Society are holding an unveiling ceremony for the memorial plaque to Alice Stopford Green (1847-1929)  in Kells on Saturday, 7 December, at 11.30 am.   Minister of State Helen McEntee has agreed to perform the unveiling at the Tourist Centre (Old Courthouse). Dr Angus Mitchell, UL, will give a presentation following an introduction by Dr Christopher McCormack After the presentation, refreshments will be served in the Centre.   Alice Stopford Green was a native of Kells (daughter of the Church of Ireland rector, Archdeacon Stopford), born... Read More

  A number of key strategies will be set in 2020 that will shape the future of Meath.   We need a clear vision from our communities of the values, priorities and actions that should be reflected in these plans.   We need to bring groups together and create this vision and the language to express it.   The tool we can use to create this vision & shape this language is the Community Well-Being Model under the brand of the Meath PPN.   Workshops in 2020 will take place on the dates below: January 14th – Trim February 4th – Navan February 5th – Ashbourne  ... Read More

The Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment is seeking views on the proposed introduction of new environmental levies, such as a coffee cup levy, waste recovery levy and increases to the plastic bag and landfill levies. This consultation will help inform the development of new levies on a phased basis from 2020-2025, aimed at encouraging positive environmental behavioural change and climate action. For further please see link here to the Department’s website. The public consultation will close at 5pm on Friday 20 December 2019.​ Submissions may be made by email... Read More

The Christmas Craft and Trade Fair is taking place on Sunday 1st December 2019 from 12noon to 4pm in Drumconrath GFC Centre.  Santa will be in attendance from 1pm to 3pm. Read More

A recent National Positive Ageing Strategy – Stakeholder Forum highlighted the difficulty experienced by senior citizens when using public transport. Department of Transport, Tourism and Sport are conducting a public consultation on a Review of Sustainable Mobility Policy and have provided the link below for groups and Departments who wish to participate in the consultation. Infomation on the public consultation and background is available here  The public consultation will commence on 14th November 2019 and conclude on 24st January 2020. To make a submission, please email responses... Read More

Walk in Their Shoes-A Visual Representation of Domestic Abuse in Co. Meath and the work of MWRSS marking the 16 Days  Campaign Against Gender Based Violence Meath Women’s Refuge and Support Services cordially invite you to a visual exhibition with speakers on the eve of International Human Rights Day, to mark the end of the 16 Days of Action Against Violence. Speakers include Anastasia Crickley former Head of Department Applied Social Studies in Maynooth University, former Chair of the EU Fundamental Rights Agency who commissioned an EU wide study on gender-based violence in 2014 which... Read More

The Meath PPN are accepting applications from Community First Responder groups active in the county for debrillator units.    Application Process for Defibrillators Application forms are available here:  Application Form – Defib R2 2019 All completed applications, meeting the criteria outlined must be submitted to meathppn@meathcoco.ie by the closing date of 5pm Friday 6th December  2019   Who can apply? Applicant groups will need to: Be set up as a Cardiac First Responders group and registered with the National Ambulance Service Be registered with the PPN Provide the... Read More

Cross-Sectoral Group on Local and Community Development (2019 – 2024) Call for Expressions of Interest – Community and Voluntary Sector Stakeholder Seats Published: 20 November 2019 From: Department of Rural and Community Development Background On August 28th 2019, Minister Michael Ring launched Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities: A five-year strategy to support the community and voluntary sector in Ireland 2019- 2024. The publication of this Strategy is the culmination of a number of years work by the Department of Rural and Community Development, supported by the... Read More

Come and network the room with our Meet, Share and Learn gathering in Drogheda on Tuesday 26 November from 2pm-4.30pm. Connect with fellow community organisations in your area, share your experiences and the challenges that impact on your work and learn about innovative approaches to addressing issues that affect you. This gathering will have a special focus on how organisations can maintain good working relationships between staff, volunteers and trustees and practical ways to deal with issues when they arise. You will leave the session with greater awareness about the resources... Read More

Taking place at 6.30pm on Friday 29th November 2019 in Lios Dubh, Armagh Road, Dundalk. Read More

The last bulky household waste collection of the year will take place on Saturday November 30th 2019 Available at Kells, Navan & Trim Recycling Centres from 9am – 4.30pm for: Old, Broken or Unwanted Toys Duvets, Pillows, Sheets, Blankets, Quilts, Bedspreads and Throws Mattress Toppers, electric blankets etc   Note: mattresses, beds and bases not included in this event. Read More

Carmichael Podcast Episode 2: The Charities Governance Code Diarmaid Ó Corrbuí, CEO, and Derek O’Reilly Training Manager, Carmichael, in conversation about the Charities Governance Code. This conversation provides practical insights into the Code and how to go about the compliance process. It touches on the challenges and pitfalls, as well as resources, supports and key dates to ensure full compliance by 2021. Listen here.   Full details of the Code are available here.   Source: carmichaelireland.ie/ Read More

Weekly Digest 15th November In case you missed them, the top stories from our website this week…   Sustainability, the Environment and Rural Communities Budget 2020 does not contain the ‘bold and new decisions’ required to meet the ‘defining challenge’ of climate change, and there was no progress on examining subsidies that the CSO has highlighted as potentially environmentally damaging. Read More.   Acknowledging policy progress We have been analysing and critiquing the Government’s annual budget since 1988, outlining proposals in advance and providing detailed analysis... Read More

  Check out the information contained in this leaflet: Be Winter-Ready: You, Your Community & the Winter   Additional information contained in this booklet:  Be Winter Ready Booklet   Information is available on the website www.winterready.ie/ Read More

Published: 11 November 2019 From: Department of Rural and Community Development The 2020 Action Plan allocates funding of €45.5 million to 43 measures to be delivered across 9 Government Departments. Money in the Dormant Accounts Fund can be used to fund measures that address economic, social, or educational disadvantage and to support people with a disability. This Action Plan builds on previous plans and ensures continued support for individuals and organisations right across the country. The funding will assist the most vulnerable people in our society, promote social inclusion and... Read More

  The Life and Times of Napper Tandy A lecture by by Brendan Matthews. Venue: GAA Hall, Stamullen, Co. Meath. Sunday, November 17th at 3:00 pm. Contact: Tom French, Hon. Sec. – 087 4119633   The Celtic Revival A public seminar organised by the Meath History Workshop and supported by  Meath County Council under the Decade of Commemorations programme. Saturday, 23 November 2019, 2:00-4:30pm Columbanus Hall, Cannon Row, Navan,   Speakers: The Revival and the Irish Republic of Letters –  Dr P.J. Mathews (School of English, Drama and Film, UCD)   St Patrick’s College,... Read More

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be located across Meath in the coming months:   Ratoath – 18th November 2019 from 16.30 – 20.00 Ratoath GAA Club Sean Eiffe Park Brownstown     Athboy – 19th November 2019 from 16.30-20.00 Darnley Lodge Hotel Athboy   Ashbourne 2nd January 2020 from 15.30 – 19.00 3rd January 2020 from 11.30 – 15.00 Ashbourne House Hotel Ashbourne   Slane – 5th January 11.30 – 15.00 Teach Raithneach Starinagh Collon   Trim –  6th January 2020 from16.30 – 20.00 7th January... Read More

This November the RSA’s Check it Fits service in partnership with Toyota will be visiting County Meath. Did you know it’s the law that all children under 150cms or 36kgs must use a child car seat appropriate to their weight and height. In Ireland as many as 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted which can lead to serious injury or even death in a collision.   Since October 2013, the RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service has checked over 35,000 child car seats and restraints in Ireland. Worryingly, 79% of seats required a major adjustment, of which 3% were deemed not fit for... Read More

  Meath County Council Arts Office are pleased to announce Phase 2 of the Professional Artists Development Fund 2019.  This award is intended to support Meath based professional arts practitioners in the delivery of their work and in particular, in the development of new work. Details: The maximum grant available is €1,000 and assistance shall be given to artists currently living in County Meath ONLY. Artists who have already received an award under the Meath County Council Arts Grants Schemes in 2019 are ineligible to apply. Completed Application forms must be submitted by Post or... Read More

  Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person Workshop Monday 11th November | 6.30pm-9.30pm | Windtown Unity Centre, Navan The third part of Sport Ireland’s Child Welfare & Protection Training Programme is the Designated Liaison Person workshop. Every club/organisation should designate a person to be responsible for dealing with any concerns about the protection of children. The Designated Liaison Person is responsible for reporting allegations or suspicions of child abuse to TUSLA Child and Family Agency and/or An Garda Siochána. It is recommended that this person is a senior club... Read More

The National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) are holding a Family Learning Conference on the 28th November 2019. The event will take place in the Aisling Hotel Dublin  on Thursday, November 28 2019 at 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM This event will look at creative approaches to family learning. Guest speaker topics include: Engaging with your child and building vocabulary through dialogic story reading Big ideas in literacy, critical literacy and oral literacy ArgiKids: Engage, educate and empower   There are also free workshops you can attend including: Empowering parents and children in their... Read More

Meath County Council invites you to a Public Consultation to view and comment on the Emerging Preferred Option for the N2 Slane Bypass. Come along, view the plans and tell us your views. Location: Conyngham Arms Hotel, Slane, Co. Meath Date and Time: Thursday, 14th November 2019 between 2.00pm and 8.00pm Read More

The 13th Guth Gafa International Documentary Film Festival (14th – 17th November 2019) is now actively recruiting volunteers for this year’s festival!   ‘We believe in supporting the next generation of Irish filmmakers and film enthusiasts, and the festival is a great way to immerse yourself in the most influential documentary filmmakers from around the world. Also this year we are moving to Kells Town into The Mercy Convent Chapels. It will be great fun and a fantastic feat to help turn these chapels into a Festival Hub.’ David Rane, Festival Director Guth Gafa.   Guth Gafa... Read More

The November-December 2019 Funding Point Digest for Meath is available to download below: Fundingpoint Local Access – Meath County Council Nov – Dec 2019   Read More

The Bettystown Christmas Event is scheduled to place in Bettystown on Saturday November 30th. The day starts off with a Craft Fair, from 1.00 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. in The Neptune Hotel. In addition to the Craft Fair, a raffle and a food drive of non-perishable food items will be held at the fair, with all raffle proceeds and food donations going to the local branch of St. Vincent dePaul. There will be 20 craft tables to shop at and you can always try your luck in the raffle. The DJ will be on the street stage at 5.00 p.m. with carol singing by students from the local primary schools from... Read More

The Department of Rural and Community Development is inviting applications under the Small Capital Grants Scheme for Social Enterprises. The scheme, which is funded by the Dormant Accounts Fund , will provide grants of between €2,000 and €15,000 for equipment, repairs or refurbishments which will enable social enterprises to improve their service delivery. The scheme is being administered on the Department’s behalf by the network of Local Development Companies (LDCs) which are located throughout the country. Final decisions on funding will be made by the Department of Rural and Community... Read More

Please find copies of presentations below:   Reports: Building Community Resilience – Wexford PPN Access for All – report on disability awareness workshops in Kerry Creating a local sustainable future – report from South East PPN conference Linkage Groups – Fingal PPN CYPSC Linkage Group – Tipperary PPN Making a successful application – presentation DRCD PPN Conference – report on panel discussion PPN SPCs by county Workshops: Developing & using a vision for community wellbeing – Wicklow PPN & Feedback Local Community... Read More

  During the summer, Muintir na Tire advertised a new pilot scheme to install Carbon Monoxide alarms in the homes of elderly and vulnerable people in our communities. We had a great response and already almost 2,500 alarms have been distributed throughout the country. Here in the Eastern Region I received applications for in excess of 800 alarms. The second round is now open and will remain so until we have exhausted the supply of available alarms. So don’t delay please apply as soon as possible! But why is this important anyway? Did you know that an average of 41 people a year... Read More

Europe for Citizens: Exploring European Funding & Values We are delighted to invite you to a special evening in Kells on Thursday 21 November 2019 with Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee TD. Part of our European Programme hosted by our Regional Champion in your area, Marjan Boers, this event will ignite interactive discussions on: Europe: What does it mean to you? Deirdre Finlay, European Programmes Manager, will facilitate a discussion on European citizenship and invite Helen McEntee TD to provide an input on her work on European affairs. Funding:  We are the... Read More

An Evening of Music, Song, Poetry & Dance with Nuala Ní Dhomhnaill, Manchán Magan, Éamon Ó Donnchadha, Tom French, Éanna Ó Cróinín, Bernadette Nic Gabhann, Jack Lynch, Nigel Davey & Na Casaidigh. In Anam an Athar: Fr Eoghan O’Growney, Priest & Patriot Athboy Priest, scholar, and key figure in the Gaelic revival of the late 19th century, Fr Eoghan O’Growney will be celebrated with a night of traditional music, song, poetry        and dance at Solstice. Where:  Solstice Arts Centre, Navan When: Thursday 17th October at 8pm Tickets: €16 / €14 (conc) Phone (046) 9092300 or... Read More

As part of the National Climate Action Plan ESB Networks will replace 2.4 million electricity meters with next generation smart meters in every home, farm and business across Ireland by the end of 2024. Meath County Council is hosting an information event at Buvinda House where ESB Networks will be available to answer your questions on the day and provide a brief overview of the programme   Date: Tuesday, October 22nd 2019 Venue: Meath County Council Offices, Buvinda House, Navan Time: 16.00 – 19.00 RSVP: sinead.bruton2@esb.ie   Context As part of the National Climate Action... Read More

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Meath County Council’s Joint Policing Committee is holding a public meeting on Wednesday, 16th October 2019 at 7.30pm in the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells. The purpose of the Joint Policing Committee (JPC) is to provide a forum for consultation, discussion and recommendations on matters affecting the policing of the local authorities administrative area of Co Meath. Members of the public are invited to attend and make their views known or ask questions of the members of the committee with regard to general policing and crime prevention.  To facilitate the preparation of a full response to... Read More

Julianstown & District Community Association are holding a public meeting to discuss traffic in Julianstown and its effect on the residents of South Drogheda and East Meath. The meeting will take place in the Glenside Hotel on the 16th October at 8 pm Read More

The Puca Halloween festival is an exciting new Halloween Festival celebrating Samhain and its origins in the Boyne Valley. It is taking place this Halloween in the Boyne Valley and they are looking for volunteers to become Artists Trainees or Festival Assistants. Become an artist trainee and help artists with a music venue or art installations. Artist Trainee – link Volunteer as a festival assistant in a public facing role welcoming visitors and with crowd control amongst other roles. Event Volunteer – link Read More

The Inny River with Lough Sheelin is one of 190 catchments throughout Ireland which have been prioritised to protect and restore water quality. The priority area for action spans the three counties of Cavan, Meath and Westmeath and includes an area north of Ballyheelin townland, west of Mountnugent village and as far south as Oldcastle and Dromone. All tributaries terminate in Lough Sheelin lake before outflowing from the catchment at Finnea. You are invited to a community meeting about what it means to be a part of an area for action. This is a new way of working to improve water quality... Read More

Boyne Greenway –Drogheda to Mornington: Non-Statutory Public Consultation Meath County Council is opening a process of public consultation on Friday the 30th of August around proposals that could provide a pedestrian and cycle facility from Drogheda Town to Mornington. The Consultants working on the Scheme have considered a number of options and identified an emerging preferred route. This forms the basis for our “Emerging Preferred Scheme” which seeks to achieve a comprehensive solution that provides a cycle and pedestrian route, and considers the environmental and ecological constraints... Read More

  Create, in partnership with Dublin Fringe Festival, are delighted to announce that the 2019 Artist in the Community Scheme Bursary Award takes the focus of Collaborative Arts and Theatre.   The objective of the Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme Bursary Award, offered once a year, is to support individual professional artists whose practice centres on collaboration with individuals or groups (non-arts professionals). The AIC Bursary Award 2019: Collaborative Arts and Theatre aims to support individual professional artists working in collaborative socially engaged forms of... Read More

Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection  Tuesday 22nd October | 6.30pm-9.30pm | Kells Peoples Resource Centre, Kells This workshop will highlight the main principles of the Code and look at measures that clubs can take to create and maintain the safest possible environment for sport for young people. Cost: €20 per person for clubs in Meath, €30 per person for clubs outside Meath. To book a place, please call Lynn on 046-9067337. For full list of courses please see http://www.meathsports.ie/events/    Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer Training  Monday 14th October |... Read More

The RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service is coming to Meath This October the RSA’s Check it Fits service in partnership with Toyota will be visiting County Meath. Did you know it’s the law that all children under 150cms or 36kgs must use a child car seat appropriate to their weight and height. In Ireland as many as 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted which can lead to serious injury or even death in a collision. Since October 2013, the RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service has checked over 35,000 child car seats and restraints in Ireland. Worryingly, 79% of seats required a major... Read More

Meath County Council is currently reviewing its Corporate Plan, which is scheduled for adoption by the full Council at its meeting on December 2. As part of this process, Meath PPN member groups have an opportunity to input into the formulation of the new Corporate Plan for 2019-2024. You can provide your views here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MCC-CorporatePlan The closing date for responses is Tuesday, October 29 at 5pm. The consultation is semi-structured in nature, in that you are provided with an outline of key elements of the Corporate Plan and asked to respond to these. Not all... Read More

  The Irish Heart Foundation have developed the FREE Hands for Life CPR Programme which is very kindly sponsored by Abbott and ESB Networks.   Why are we asking you to help us? 13 people die from a cardiac arrest every day in Ireland and over 70% of these will happen in the home. Therefore, the chances are that if you ever need to perform CPR it will be on someone you know and care about, so we want to ensure that if you ever encounter this scenario you will be prepared by knowing how to perform CPR.   CPR is a simple skill and by attending this one-hour course your level... Read More

As part of the National Climate Action Plan ESB Networks will replace 2.4 million electricity meters with next generation smart meters in every home, farm and business across Ireland by the end of 2024. Meath County Council is hosting an information event at Buvinda House where ESB Networks will be available to answer your questions on the day and provide a brief overview of the programme Date:             Tuesday, October 22nd 2019 Venue:          Meath County Council Offices, Buvinda House, Navan Time:            4pm – 7pm RSVP:           sinead.bruton2@esb.ie   Navan and... Read More

The Meath PPN wish to bring member groups in the Kells Municipal District together to discuss the following questions:   What would make your community the best place to belong? What do we have and what do we need to help our community to be as great as it can be for us and for the many generations that follow on from ours?   The event will take place from 7pm on the 4th October in the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells.   We will be looking to tap into your local knowledge so that future planning in Meath will take into consideration what you want for your area.   The... Read More

A one-day seminar, Embracing Diversity – A Future Together, will take place in Ballyhaunis, Co. Mayo on Friday 18th October 2019.   The seminar will examine and chart what has been achieved in the area of Intercultural Integration in a small town and develop recommendations for mapping an integrated future for the town and towns of similar composition.   Contributors will include academic experts and experienced practitioners and will feature strong local community participation. Speakers include Anastasia Crickley, Seán Óg Ó hAilpín, Dr Veronica Cassidy, Dr Tony Barrett, Dr... Read More

This is a free information event and a current foster will tell of her experience with fostering on the night. Tea/Coffee and biscuits served Read More

  The Family Addiction Support Network (FASN) is delighted to announce that their organisation has been shortlisted for the Spark Change Awards in the Campaigner, Storyteller, Includer and Connector categories FASN is one of eighteen organisations who have been shortlisted as finalists across six categories. The event will take place in Dublin Castle, Dame Street Dublin 2 – 6pm-8.30pm Friday 18th October 2019 and we would be delighted if you or a representative could attend and support us. Please click on the link to register yo... Read More

  Following on from our young people’s enthusiasm with the recent climate change marches worldwide, let’s see if we can put positive actions by them into making a real difference in our communities with this Youth Daffodil Challenge!   Step 1. Sign up, 400 daffodil bulbs will be delivered to your school or community group. Step 2. Choose an area or public space in your community to plant them. Step 3. When in Bloom, cut and sell with all proceeds to go to The Irish Cancer Society.   This is a practical way that children and youth groups can help with climate... Read More

Mr Seán Canney TD, the Minister of State for Community Development, Natural Resources and Digital Development launched the 2018 Annual Report of the Public Participation Network (PPNs) on the 25th September. The statement from Minister Canney is available here A copy of the PPN Annual Report is available below to download: PPN Annual Report 2018 Some as the key highlights of the report are outlined below:   Read More

The 2019 Charity Impact Awards is now open for entries The Charity Impact Awards celebrates the positive impact charities make in people’s lives by telling the stories of these organisations and the people behind them. For information on awards categories please see here The closing date for nominations is the 2nd October 2019 www.charityimpactawards.ie   Read More

The Meath PPN wish to bring member groups in the Kells Municipal District together to discuss the following questions:   What would make your community the best place to belong? What do we have and what do we need to help our community to be as great as it can be for us and for the many generations that follow on from ours?   The event will take place from 7pm on the 4th October in the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells.   We will be looking to tap into your local knowledge so that future planning in Meath will take into consideration what you want for your area.   The... Read More

Please find an application form below: Application Meath Garda Youth Awards 2019 Read More

Meath County Council officially launched it’s Climate Action Strategy on the 16th September 2019. Copies of the strategy are available to download below: MCC Climate Action Strategy MCC Climate Action Strategy – Executive Summary The Climate Action Strategy sets out over 150 actions and addresses both adaptation and mitigation, covering 8 thematic areas. Videos to highlight actions individuals can take to make a difference and promote Meath as a climate resilient county have also been made (links below): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oL8SCemJNe0 https://youtu.be/3FvFQ5bke78... Read More

Bank of Ireland are working with the Wheel to support the delivery of a number of free workshops in selected Bank of Ireland locations in autumn 2019. These workshops are aimed at local community groups and leaders in helping them develop a more sustainable funding model for the future. This course will provide you with a process and tools to adequately asses your own particular situation and come up with a funding model that stable, suitable and sufficient to your needs. By the end of the course you will: • Understand what sustainable funding is and how it could work for your... Read More

  The RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service is coming to Meath!   This October the RSA’s Check it Fits service in partnership with Toyota will be visiting County Meath. Did you know it’s the law that all children under 150cms or 36kgs must use a child car seat appropriate to their weight and height. In Ireland as many as 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted which can lead to serious injury or even death in a collision.   Since October 2013, the RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service has checked over 35,000 child car seats and restraints in Ireland. Worryingly, 79% of seats... Read More

The latest Meath Local Sports Partnership  E-Newsletter for Autumn 2019 is now available. Packed full of news, updates & upcoming events. Click here to view Meath LSP Autumn/Winter Ezine     Read More

Are you a small organisation with less than five staff? Or perhaps your community group is 100% volunteer-led. If you or your volunteers are in need of training, then you may be in luck! Together with our European partners, The Wheel is developing an e-learning platform especially for small nonprofits. Our SCOPE training platform will cover the following key topics: Governance Fundraising Financial Management Risk Management Communications   Modules will provide entry level information and training on important matters related to running a nonprofit. One of the goals of SCOPE is to... Read More

The Department of Rural and Community Development is currently developing a new, whole-of-Government rural development policy for Ireland.  This will follow on from the Action Plan for Rural Development which was published in January 2017 and reaches the end of its three-year timeframe in 2019.   The Department is now holding two public consultation events, in September and October, to inform the next phase of rural development policy for Ireland. These workshops will seek to obtain the views of people living and working in rural Ireland on the challenges and opportunities facing... Read More

Meath County Council Arts Office is delighted to present Following Contours, an exhibition by Bernadette Tuite.   Tuite is the Meath County Council Arts Office Going Solo Graduate Award recipient of 2019. Following Contours will show at the Toradh2 Gallery located in the newly renovated former Courthouse in the centre of Kells town from 2nd September. The exhibition will feature a combination of beautifully hand-crafted sculptural ceramic vessels, landscape photography and an audio soundscape. Accompanying the art works will be material samples, a video and sketch books; all intended... Read More

The Department of Rural and Community Development is currently developing  a new whole-of-government rural development policy for Ireland. This will follow on from the Action Plan for Rural Development which was published in January 2017 and reaches the end of its three year timeframe in 2019. The new rural policy will be forward looking with a 5 year timeframe and will focus on strengthening our rural communities and economies. It will take account of emerging economic, societal and international developments. These include changing demographics within rural communities, the increasing... Read More

  PÚCA – Where Halloween’s Story Begins Information Sessions Don’t Miss Out, Be Part of the Festival   Ireland’s Ancient East will play host to the newly established contemporary and awe-inspiring Púca Festival which is designed to capture the original and authentic spirit of Samhain across 3 breath-taking nights of music, food, light and spectacle (October 31st – November 2nd).   Fáilte Ireland, Louth County Council and Meath County Council, together with Curated Place would like to invite you to an information session to discuss how Púca... Read More

Training and Facilitation Programme Our new Training and Facilitation Programme is now available! All training is available to PPN staff, Secretariat Members, PPN Representatives and Member Groups. In addition, any aspect of this programme can be delivered at county level to a specific PPN or PPN member group. It can also be delivered on a thematic or a regional basis as requested. We are committed to offering training which is useful and relevant, and so will work with you to customise our programmes to the needs of the target group in each area. More information is available by... Read More

Parenting when separated – information PWS Application (1) Read More

Development Perspectives (DP) is seeking to fill the role of Trainer within “Meitheal”. Meitheal is a new Development Education strategic partnership programme for the adult and community education sector in Ireland. DP is the lead partner in the consortium, which also includes AONTAS, Concern Worldwide, Irish Rural Link and the Adult and Community Education Dept of Maynooth University This part-time role is based on a salary of €30,000 (pro-rata) and will commence in late September / early October up until the end of 2021. A full job description can be found at... Read More

The September-October 2019 Funding Point Digest for Meath is available to download below: Meath Local Funding Digest – Sep – Oct 2019 Read More

The Department of Rural and Community Development (the Department) commenced a review of Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) in October 2017. The review sought to assess strategic and operational development of LCDCs in the three years since they were established and to identify opportunities to strengthen and support them in the coming years. Please find a copy of the completed LCDC Review Report below: Review of LCDCs 2019 Read More

Application Process for Defibrillators Application forms are available here: MPPN Defib Application Form 1 All completed applications, meeting the criteria outlined must be submitted to meathppn@meathcoco.ie by the closing date of Friday 20th Sept 2019   Who can apply? Applicant groups will need to: Be set up as a Cardiac First Responders group and registered with the National Ambulance Service Be registered with the PPN Provide the supporting documentation required Have a suitable location for the device and all relevant permissions to attach the defibrillator Have appropriate... Read More

Thank you for responding to the insurance survey Please find reports below regarding both Meath and national results. Meath Insurance Summary (1) Insurance Nat.Survey Final The information gathered has been reviewed by the Secretariat and they are looking at some key actions to address the cost of insurance to include public liability, activities within groups that increase costs, group schemes, impact on the cost if a risk assessment is carried out by groups and proposing a national campaign on both reducing the cost of insurance for groups and reducing the number of claims being made.... Read More

What would make your community the best place to belong? Meath Public Participation Network will be organising an event in your area to get your views. We will be looking to tap into your local knowledge so that future planning in Meath will take into consideration what you want for your area. You will be asked to consider and give your views on the following:     It is important to us to have your input and we ask that your group attend the event in your District. We will advise you when and where we will be holding the events over the coming weeks so watch out for our emails.... Read More

Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities: A Five-Year Strategy to Support the Community and Voluntary Sector in Ireland 2019-2024 Published: 28 August 2019 From: Department of Rural and Community Development The Strategy to Support the Community & Voluntary Sector in Ireland sets out a long-term vision for our communities in Ireland. With actions to be implemented over the next five years, the Strategy sets a general direction of travel for Government policy in relation to community development, local development and the community and voluntary sector for the coming years. It... Read More

Next month sees the first ever Halloween Events Seminar run by AOIFE (Association of Irish Festival and Events) to engage with 110 plus Halloween event organisers in the Country. AOIFE’s Executive Director and Creative Director with some keynotes from successful pioneering Halloween events will deliver the day long programme which is targeted for community groups, volunteers and not for profits who wish to use the growing popularity of the Samhain tradition to produce a fun, creative and safe events. Founded in 1993- the Association of Irish Festivals and Events Association is the fourth... Read More

The LMETB Community Education Autumn 2019 Direct Tuition Course Application is now open.   Please find information & Autumn 2019 application form below: Autumn 2019 Community-Education-Service-Application-Form-Tuition Hours and Advert   The closing date for returning completed application forms is Friday 6th September 2019   Please post to Jackie Breen, Community Education Facilitator, Further Education & Training, LMETB, Abbey Road, Navan, Co. Meath.   Further information:   Jackie Breen Community Education Facilitator (Meath) Further Education &... Read More

This year the Contract Bridge Association of Ireland (CBAI) is having a major promotion on the game of bridge throughout Ireland. The basic aim is to get people to learn this great card game and then experience the joy and pleasure that bridge will give them when playing in a bridge club. The way the promotion is being done is by having venues such as shopping centres, community centres, libraries, bridge clubs, etc. where club members will meet and greet people and hand out a leaflet and information on bridge classes in the area of the venue. The promotion will also be supported by... Read More

The Local Agenda 21 Environmental Partnership Fund (LA21) which has operated since 1997, promotes sustainable development by assisting small-scale environmental projects at local level. The Scheme has been renamed the Community Environment Action Fund from 2019 onwards.   The projects involve partnership arrangements between local authorities and various local groups including community groups, schools and environmental NGOs. The Community Environment Action Fund assists sustainable development from the ground-up and facilitates, at local level, the achievement of the objectives of... Read More

What is Fresh Start? Fresh Start is a vocational and personal development programme based in Navan in Co. Meath. The programme was developed to meet the needs of people who may need extra support in transitioning between being at home, out of work or not fitting in to the traditional school system to progressing to further education, part time or full time employment. Over the last number of years we are seeing a significant increase in anxiety exacerbated by isolation and lack of social interaction. We have redeveloped the Fresh Start Hybrid programme in 2018 to cater for people who may... Read More

Why re-register? We would like to stay in touch with you and hope that you will continue your membership of Meath PPN. The current Meath PPN register is almost 5 years old.  Membership and contact information will have changed over time.  All PPNs are requested to re-register groups and ensure the accuracy of membership records in accordance with GDPR and good governance.   What is the process for re-registration? We will be making contact with the primary contact for each group registered with Meath PPN before 2019 Emails will be sent  during the  week commencing 19th August. The... Read More

Get a chance to a be an archaeologist at a community dig in Trim, reminisce about past times in Navan, hear traditional Japanese Taiko drummers at Newgrange, enjoy a guided tour of Devenish lands at Dowth and the Kells TypeTrail, learn about bats in Athboy, or enjoy free admission and tours of OPW sites. These are just some of the activities you can engage in during Heritage Week in Meath. National Heritage Week 2019 will take place from Saturday 17th to Sunday 25th August 2019 and this year’s theme is ‘’Pastimes | Past Times’. Heritage Week is a chance to get out and about and explore... Read More

Meath County Council Arts Office is delighted to present a 10-year retrospective exhibition by the Kells Type Trail Collective entitled: A Canvas of Type A Canvas of Type will show at the Toradh2 Gallery located in the newly renovated former Courthouse in the centre of Kells town from 5th July and will continue until 23rd August 2019. Coinciding with this year’s Type Trail Festival which is currently in its tenth year, A Canvas of Type looks back at some of the pieces submitted to the festival since its inception a decade ago. The annual Type Trail festival celebrates typography and... Read More

www.OneStepUp.ie The revamped www.OneStepUp.ie website has been launched as part of an information campaign to raise awareness about the One Step Up Information and Referral Service managed by AONTAS. The new website is more interactive and user-friendly than ever. AONTAS provides this free information and referral service under the European Agenda for Adult Learning project ‘Increasing Pathways, Increasing Participation’. One Step Up guides thousands of adult learners every year towards information sources and a range of services that support them into education. Please click here for... Read More

Meath Joint Policing Committee (JPC) Meath Joint Policing Committee (JPC) was established in 2009 under the Garda Síochána Act 2005. Its overall aim is to act as a forum for consultation, discussion and recommendations on matters affecting policing. The Joint Policing Committee’s stated role outlines the need to: Keep under review: the levels and patterns of crime, disorder and anti social behaviour (including the patterns and levels of misuse of alcohol and drugs) and the underlying factors that contribute to these issues. Advise the local authority and the Garda Siochana on how... Read More

Please find a link below to  the Development Perspectives Newsletter: DP Newsletter Link   Contact: +(353)-41-9801005 info@developmentperspectives.ie www.developmentperspectives.ie   Read More

Following on from the success of Sligo in 2017 and Athlone in 2018, this year’s Conference, which is being hosted by Carlow PPN, will be held on 10th & 11th October in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel, Carlow. Please find a the a copy of the National PPN Conference Agenda 2019 and also a link to Eventbrite  for booking details. The Annual Conference is a means to showcase the operation of PPNs in practice and highlight best practice experiences. It makes for an ideal setting to hear of the achievements of PPNs within their respective counties in partnership with stakeholders and an ideal... Read More

Following on from the Public Consultation and Stakeholder engagement in February and March 2019, we have now drafted the Meath Digital Strategy- “Meath, a connected county”. A copy of the draft strategy is available below to download: Meath Digital Strategy -2020- 20190719 This strategy seeks to address your priorities to improve Digital Infrastructure, improve Digital Skills training, improve the opportunities for business and employees through digital tools and improve the Council services. We want to get your feedback on this draft strategy which will have annual progress targets to... Read More

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  Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Tuesday 24th September | 6.30pm-9.30pm | Claremont Stadium, Navan This workshop will highlight the main principles of the Code and look at measures that clubs can take to create and maintain the safest possible environment for sport for young people. Cost: €20 per person for clubs in Meath, €30 per person for clubs outside Meath. To book a place, please call Lynn on 046-9067337. For full list of courses please see http://www.meathsports.ie/events/     Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer  Thursday 19th September |... Read More

Only two weeks to go… With only two weeks to go until the start of National Heritage Week 2019, excitement is building around the country as community groups and organisations make final preparations ahead of the multitude of events taking place nationwide between 17 – 25 August. This year’s theme of Pastimes | Past Times explores how our free time has been shaped by hundreds of years of storytelling, craft, sport, music and more. In the video below, Chief Executive Officer of the Heritage Council, Virginia Teehan talks about this theme, and encourages communities across... Read More

The Pakman Awards were launched in 2015 by Repak to replace the Repak Recycling Awards and allow more accessibility to the awards for all organisations who demonstrate their sustainability and environmental efforts. The Pakman Awards are national awards that recognise excellence in waste management and recycling among businesses, organisations, community groups and initiatives in Ireland.   The Pakman Award – Community Recycling Initiative of the Year category. This award is open to community groups, initiatives or those in a partnership with their Local Authority such as Bring... Read More

Hi Everyone, We are delighted to announce that we are hosting another community dig this year at the Blackfriary site! Dates: Tuesday August 13th to Saturday August 24th (Closed Sunday 18th). This will be a continuation of our community phase of the Blackfriary Excavations; The Medieval Garden Restoration Project. We plan to open two new cuttings focused on the edge of the monastic gardens where the Medieval town boundary hopefully is! For those of you who haven’t been with us before, below is some information. Feel free to pass this along to anyone you know may be interested. What is the... Read More

Please see below consultations currently open for submissions: Draft SPC Scheme for Meath County Council – feedback welcome on the Meath County Council scheme for Strategic Policy Committees. Meath Digital Strategy Draft – input welcome on the issues, needs and actions contained in the strategy Draft Litter Management Plan for Meath – input welcome on the plan to manage litter in our county Proposed Amendments to Foreshore Byelaws 2010 – check out the proposal & maps and give your feedback All available on https://consult.meath.ie/ Read More

European Solidarity Corps Quality Label Workshop, 13 August 2019, 10am – 3pm  Youth Work Ireland Midlands, Golden Island, Athlone. The European Solidarity Corps is the new European Union initiative which creates opportunities for young people aged 18 -30 to volunteer, engage in a traineeship or work in projects in their own country or abroad that benefit communities and people around Europe. European Solidarity Corps participants embrace the values of solidarity, respect for human dignity and human rights, and believe in the promotion of a fair and equal society in which pluralism,... Read More

Boyne Currach Making was given official recognition by Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan TD at the recent launch the permanent National Inventory of Intangible Cultural Heritage.  This measure represents official State recognition of cultural practices all around Ireland and will serve to protect and promote these practices for generations to come. The development of the National Inventory of Ireland’s Intangible Cultural Heritage is an integral part of the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht’s work under the 2003 UNESCO Convention for the... Read More

Julianstown Summer Festival  In Julianstown Village Garden on Sunday 28th July, 2019 from 2 pm to 4 pm Magician, Wooly Wards Petting Farm, Balloon Modelling, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting, Games, Craft Workshop Admission €10 per family which includes light refreshments All wlcome to come along and enjoy this family fun day. Read More

A chara, I am contacting you from The Community Foundation for Ireland to keep you up-to-date with the new developments regarding our Environment and Nature Fund 2019. This year we committed to further supporting our Environment and Nature Fund and with match-funding from the Environmental Protection Agency EPA and we have established a fund of €100,000 to focus on creating Sustainable Communities through the Circular Economy and Sustainable Consumption and Waste. We are inviting community groups to apply for one of three grants, who are interested in or already working towards these... Read More

Please find attached the Proposed Amendments to the Foreshore Byelaws 2010 (amendments in red), together with a map of the area concerned: Proposed Amendments to Foreshore Byelaws 2010 Map_Amendments to Foreshore Byelaws 2010 The Council will publish the Proposed Amendments to Foreshore Byelaws 2010 at the following link  https://consult.meath.ie from Friday July 19th, 2019.   Meath County Council is seeking the views and comments of all interested parties.  The public consultation period will take place from 19th July 2019 to 30th August 2019. Submissions and observations can be... Read More

  Meath County Council has prepared a Draft Litter Management Plan for County Meath 2019 – 2021. Please find a copy here –  Meath Draft Litter Management Plan 2019 – 2021 (2)   The plan will go on Public Display on Friday 19th July for a 6 week period. It will be available do download free of charge from our website at https://consult.meath.ie   Submissions/observations can be made: In writing to Senior Executive Officer, Environment Section, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Navan, Co Meath By email to environment@meathcoco.ie Online at our consultation... Read More

The LGMA is working on a major project to catalogue all of the services provided to the public by local authorities. The local government sector provides about 500 public services. The Local Government Management Agency (LGMA) is working on a national project to produce 1 common catalogue of these services. The service catalogue will help to better inform the public about local authority services and how to access them.   Click here for project updates. Catalogues completed so far: The first phase of our project is completing the Local Government Service Catalogue by functional area... Read More

Following on from the Public Consultation and Stakeholder engagement in February and March 2019, we have now drafted the Meath Digital Strategy- “Meath, a connected county”. A copy of the draft strategy is available below to download: Meath Digital Strategy -2020- 20190719 This strategy seeks to address your priorities to improve Digital Infrastructure, improve Digital Skills training, improve the opportunities for business and employees through digital tools and improve the Council services. We want to get your feedback on this draft strategy which will have annual progress targets to... Read More

Cultúr Migrant Centre in Navan are running free CPR training on  Saturday 27th July 2019. There are 3 time slots to choose from but spaces are limited & booking is essential. Read More

On July 1st 2019, Meath County Council approved its draft Strategic Policy Committee Scheme 2019-2024. A copy of the draft Scheme is available below to download:  SPC Scheme Approved July Council The draft Scheme will go on public display from Monday, July 8 to Friday, August 9, 2019. Submission can be made via Email to corporateservices@meathcoco.ie Online portal https://consult.meath.ie Writing to Corporate Services, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, County Meath C15 Y291   Submissions will be accepted on the draft scheme until 5pm on August 9th. Read More

The impact of insurance costs on community & voluntary groups has been an ongoing issue for our PPN members. The Secretariat of Meath PPN has been active in trying to address this issue on behalf of the membership. The collection of evidence is the next step to show how insurance costs are impacting on member groups and support the case for resolution. To achieve this, a request has been sent to all members take part in a national PPN survey. The survey takes about 5 minutes to complete. Collated responses will show the current position for groups in Meath and feed into a collective... Read More

Is someone else’s behaviour causing you anxiety, worry stress? We Can help!  Family Addiction Support Network group deals with addiction within the family. Contact our helpline on the numbers below: 042- 9355251 087 -9046405   Email: info.fasn@gmail.com Website: https://fasn.ie/ Supporting Families with loved ones in addiction.   Read More

Please find the latest CORE Community Magazine below for download CORE Magazine – SUMMER_2019   CORE Meath is a community-led initiative situated in Navan. We act as a hub that connects with and provides services to the community, local charities, and businesses. One of our main projects is our monthly community magazine (available in print and online). The magazine offers free space to community organizations, arts and culture groups, an events page, amongst others. We do not include paid advertisements, but we do feature a Meath business section. All are welcome to submit... Read More

Meath County Council Arts Office is delighted to present a 10-year retrospective exhibition by the Kells Type Trail Collective entitled: ‘A Canvas of Type’ Exhibition Launch  Friday 5th July from 6pm – 7pm, all are welcome to attend. A Canvas of Type will show at the Toradh2 Gallery located in the newly renovated former Courthouse in the centre of Kells town from 5th July and will continue until 23rd August 2019. Coinciding with this year’s Type Trail Festival which is currently in its tenth year, A Canvas of Type looks back at some of the pieces submitted to the festival since its... Read More

  Themed Cryptic Poker Run 2019 Saturday 27th July Day Event Starts at 11am Evening Function Starts at 8:30pm On the 27th July we will be hosting a Themed Poker Run in aid of the charity Core Ireland. The daylong event will engage your puzzle solving and teamwork skills in what promises to be a fun day out for friends and families. Each team can have up to four people with an entry ticket costing €40. When you purchase your ticket you will receive an email with a link to a registration form. Please complete the registration form as soon as you receive it. You can start at any time... Read More

The Kids go Free on Local Link services for the Month of July. Anyone up to the age of 19 can travel There are lots of service both daily and weekly in Co. Math that teens can avail of: Daily we have Athboy/Navan service morning and evening, Ashbourne to Balbriggan, Stamullen to Balbriggan , Killyon, Longwood, Kildalkey to Trim Weekly  Kildalkey, Longwood, Killyon, Ballivor , Athboy, Moynalty, KIlmianhamwood, Drumconrath ,Castletown, Moynalty, Carlanstown, Oristown, Slane, Bohermeen, Beaupark, Rathkenny  Kentstown to name a few Cinema service every Friday evening from Ballivor, Kildalkey... Read More

The July -August 2019 FundingPoint Digest for Meath is available to download below: Funding Point Meath LOCAL DIGEST – July – Aug 2019 Read More

The new edition of the Meath Laterlife Network Home Directory is available to download below: Home Directory July 2019 E-Version     Read More

  Training & Education Courses Dates for training and education courses for September – December 2019 including Safeguarding 1 Basic Awareness in Child Protection Training, Safeguarding 2 Club Children’s Officer (CCO) Training, Safeguarding 3 Designated Liaison Person (DLP) Training and Sports Injuries First Aid are now available on http://www.meathsports.ie/events/. To book please call Meath LSP office on 046-9067337.   Disability Inclusion Training Meath LSP in association with CARA are hosting a Disability Inclusion Training Course on Saturday 20th July in Navan Rugby... Read More

The Irish Blood Transfusion Service Mobile Unit will be located in Navan & Athboy at the dates and times below:   Scoil Naomh Eoin, Navan Monday 15th July, 2019 Tuesday 16th July, 2019 Wednesday 17th July, 2019 Thursday 18th July, 2019 From 5:00pm to 8:30pm   Darnley Lodge Hotel, Athboy  Wednesday 24th July, 2019  From 4:30pm to 8:00pm   Help Ensure Essential Blood Supplies are Always Available by Giving Blood Regularly Please Support This Essential Service If you are fit and healthy, aged 18 to 65 (between 65 and 70 years if you have donated in the last 10 years), over... Read More

The Community Foundation for Ireland have established a fund of €100,000 to focus on creating  Sustainable Communities through the Circular Economy and Sustainable Consumption and Waste. We are inviting community groups to apply who are interested in or already working towards these elements of sustainability through implementing local actions focused on national ‘Circular Economy’ priorities. The benefits of reducing consumption and improving waste practices will assist communities socially, environmentally and economically by increasing the significance of all reusable resources. This... Read More

RESCHEDULED: The event will take place in September 2019   The Wheel is delighted to invite you to a special evening in Kells on Tuesday 16 July 2019 with Minister of State for European Affairs, Helen McEntee TD. Supported by The Wheel’s European Programme and hosted by Marjan Boers, our Regional Representative in your area, this event will ignite interactive discussions on: Europe:  What does it mean to you? The Wheel’s European Programmes Manager, Deirdre Finlay, will facilitate a discussion on European citizenship and invite Minister of State, Helen McEntee TD, to provide an input... Read More

  Meath County Council Arts Office is pleased to present Borderline, a solo exhibition by Meath artist and production designer Kieran McNulty. Borderline will show at Toradh Gallery in Ashbourne Library and Cultural Centre from 24th June 2019 and continue throughout the summer until the end of August. Borderline is a collection of works created over the past two years inspired by the artists hometown of Mornington, Co Meath and the River Boyne. The artist states: ‘I am interested in the everchanging environment of the river; its human and political histories, its changes in physical... Read More

The election of a representative from the Community & Voluntary Pillar to the Meath Local Community Development Committee  will proceed on the 4th July 2019. We wish to thank all 5 candidates who have entered the process: Majella Gilsenan, Oldcastle Tidy Towns Hugh McAtamney,  Ashbourne South Community Text Alert Garret O’ Brien, Meath East Community Association Seamus O’Neill, Silverlawns Residents Association Stephen Trodden, Ashbourne and District Lions Club The election will be held on Thursday 4th July in Buvinda House from 7pm. Candidates will have the opportunity to give a... Read More

Notice is hereby given that Meath County Council has prepared a draft Local Authority Climate Change Adaptation Strategy in accordance with the provisions of The Climate Action and Low Carbon Development Act 2015 and the National Adaptation Framework (NAF), 2018. The Climate Change Adaptation Strategy takes on the role as the primary instrument at local level to: ensure a proper comprehension of the key risks and vulnerabilities of climate change bring forward the implementation of climate resilient actions in a planned and proactive manner and, ensure that climate adaptation... Read More

Create, the national development agency for the collaborative arts, are pleased to announce a NEW Artist in the Community (AIC) Scheme award for Recent Graduates, introduced in 2019. The AIC Scheme is funded the Arts Council, and managed by Create. Recent Graduate Research and Development Award (with Mentoring) Recent Graduate artists are defined as those of any age, who have graduated from an undergraduate degree programme in the arts in the past three years and are interested in developing or exploring, or are establishing a professional career in collaborative arts practice. This award... Read More

  What: Mobile Phone and Broadband Taskforce –National Stakeholder Forum- When: 11 October 2019, 9.30am to 1pm approximatively Where: 1 Windmill Lane, Dublin 2, D02 F206 Who:  The event will be presided by Minister of Sate Seán Canney, and moderated by Jess Kelly, Radio and TV Broadcaster.   Formal invites will be sent closer to the date. We hope you can join us.   The Taskforce Secretariat Read More

Meath Local Sports Partnership has put together a summer ezine edition which is packed full of news, updates & upcoming events. Why not check it out?   Click here to view Meath LSP Summer Ezine   Read More

Shine’s “Finding My Way” course is taking place in the Trim Family Resource Centre, 1st July to 26th August 2019 It is an 8-week recovery oriented course for people with self-experience of a mental health difficulty, covering the following topics:  …Find My Own Way in Recovery …Take Ownership of and be Empowered in My Recovery …Overcome Self-Stigma …Understand My Rights and Entitlements …Be able to Self-Advocate …Be Effective in my Communication with others …Enhance My Life and Career Plans …See the Amazing Me and Building Resilience   The course is free of charge and... Read More

  Meath County Council Drama League of Ireland Bursary Award Closing Date: 19th June at 12 noonThis award is intended to fund a week – long residential stay at the Drama League of Ireland Summer School at the University of Limerick. The residency is open to directors, designers and actors working in theatre, living in County Meath.Please address application queries to: artsoffice@meathcoco.ie or phone 046 9097414.Application forms available from  https://www.meath.ie/council/council-services/arts/meath-county-council-arts-fundingCompleted Applications must be submitted by Post to:... Read More

Please find Pobal guides below in relation to preparing & writing an application for funding: Pobal Guide – preparing to apply for funding Pobal Guide – writing a funding application Read More

The 2019-2020 course prospectus for the An Cosán Virtual Community College is available to download below: An Cosán VCC Programme Prospectus May 2019 Please note that the closing date for the submission of expressions of interest for certificate programmes is the 14th June 2019. For further information: Email info@ancosanvcc.com or phone 01 5341847 Read More

Spark Change Networking Event and Showcase Venue: The Engineering Building in Athlone IT. Date/Time: Thursday, 20 June (6.30-9pm). Event details: This event we will showcases community groups who are working to become more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. Groups will share learnings about the successes and challenges for these communities and create a space for you to network and share stories, experience and solutions. This valuable networking opportunity will inspire transformative action with local and global impacts and highlight the contribution towards... Read More

   Become an Agewell Companion AgeWell engages men and women aged 50 and older as companions to visit less able older people in their homes. We are now extending this very successful service to Navan and surrounding areas and all areas of East Meath. Companions help to: reduce Isolation identify evolving health problems and link older people to healthcare and Community Services.   As a companion, you are trained to use the AgeWell Smartphone App, which helps to keep older people living independently in their own homes and also promotes social engagement and good health.         IS... Read More

Spark Change Networking Event and Showcase Venue: The Engineering Building in Athlone IT. Date/Time: Thursday, 20 June (6.30-9pm). Event details: This event we will showcases community groups who are working to become more environmentally, socially and economically sustainable. They will share learnings about the successes and challenges for these communities and create a space for you to network and share stories, experience and solutions. This valuable networking opportunity will inspire you to take transformative action with local and global impacts and highlighting the contribution... Read More

For more information and application –  Read More – Summer 2019 Community-Education-Service-Application-Form-Tuition Hours Read More

Oldcastle Tidy Towns would like to bring to your attention the official opening of “Primrose Lane” this Sunday 02nd June in Oldcastle. Primrose Lane will provide the community with a safe place to walk for all the family including people with reduced mobility. We are very excited to announce its official opening and hope our community and visitors make use of this beautiful walk way. For more information – Read More   Read More

dlr Age Well Expo: June 9th 2019 | The Pavilion at Leopardstown Racecourse, Dublin   The world’s population is getting older, with many of us living longer and healthier lives and experiencing older age very differently from our grandparent’s generation. By 2036, the over 65s will increase by 250%. By 2041, the over 80s will increase by 400%. By 2060, one in three Europeans is expected to be over 65. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council presents the first dlr Age Well Expo on Sunday June 9th 2019. The event will take place in the Pavilion at Leopardstown Racecourse and showcase... Read More

I wish to advise you that there are two vacancies for Public Participation Network Representatives on the Local Community Development Committee in Meath in line with the agreed protocols for the committee. One vacancy exists for the community college and one for the social inclusion college. Information & nomination documents are available to download below. Please note that there are separate forms for each college Role of PPN LCDC Representative Nomination form for LCDC Social Inclusion Nomination form for LCDC Community   For online information on the role of the LCDC,... Read More

The Wheel’s SCOPE Project Participation & Planning SCOPE is a two year ERASMUS+ funded project that The Wheel is coordinating with partners from Ireland, Scotland, Finland, Latvia and Estonia. The project will run until September 2020. The SCOPE project is focused on building an e-learning platform that will support the training needs of staff and volunteers in small charities, community and voluntary groups as well as social enterprises. Modules featured on this platform will include: Governance   Risk Management   Financial Management   Communications  ... Read More

Join Meath County Council for the launch of the Sustainable Energy Community partnership. View electric cars, meet local SEC communities and SEAI experts to start your own SEC journey.   The launch event also includes an opportunity for community groups to engage with the Batterstown SEC and it’s partners (5.30-7.00pm) on their experience of the process and the leadership and community engagement required to drive the initiative forward. For this element of the event, please register using this Eventbrite link   Read More

The Community Foundation for Ireland (communityfoundation.ie) have announced a new Environment & Nature Fund. The aim of of the €200k grant fund is for community groups to work with ecologists to develop a local biodiversity plan for their townland. Full details are available here The closing date for applications is June 28th 2019. Read More

Closing date extension: The closing date for receipt of applications for the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme has been extended to 4pm Friday 31 May.   The 2019 Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme was announced previously by Minister Josepha Madigan T.D. Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The Scheme aims to encourage local peatland communities, local groups, local schools and interested parties to engage with her Department in relation to the conservation of raised bog Special Areas of Conservation, Natural Heritage Areas and other raised bog areas to promote... Read More

What’s happening in your estate? Lets meet, share & discuss Members of residents associations and community groups to meet and discuss your experiences in looking after estates and common green areas. When: Wednesday 19th June 2019 Time: 7pm to 9pm Where: Pillo Hotel, Ashbourne Refreshments provided   What are the issues in our estate? Who is responsible? How do we work together now? How do we work together better?   To register attendance, please use this Eventbrite Link or email meathppn@meathcoco.ie Read More

Come sign up for “Rendez-vous aux Jardins” 7-9 June 2019, a garden event organised across Europe. Rendez-vous aux Jardins is a festival to help people across Europe discover or rediscover more than 3 000 parks and private and public gardens over a weekend in June. Open to garden owners and managers, Parks Departments and all responsible for gardens in Ireland Special events and demonstrations offer a chance to explore our garden heritage, to appreciate the skills and knowhow of gardeners, landscape designers and parks managers. The French Ministry of Culture is proposing a... Read More

Hello Did you know that an average of 41 people a year die from fire and 6 from Carbon Monoxide poisoning, with many additional injuries. If you keep an eye on the national and local news you will see that many of these deaths happen in rural Ireland and where people are living alone or are vulnerable. But many of these deaths are preventable if working alarms are installed. Whilst new homes are obliged to install Carbon Monoxide alarms due to building regulations, the same is not true of older homes. So we can make a difference. Muintir na Tíre has been allocated pilot funding by the... Read More

For more information and the application form – Read More – Recovery College Application 19 Self Love-Drogheda-Summer Poster 2019 (2) Self Love-Balbriggan-Summer Poster 2019 (2) Read More

Dunshaughlin Famine  Graveyard Commemoration Ceremony  will be held on Sunday 26th May at 3pm in the Famine Graveyard behind Dunshaughlin Workhouse on the Dublin Road.  This is an annual event and coincides with National Famine Commemoration Ceremonies which are being held countrywide in May. It is estimated that there are 1,000 people buried here.   There will be refreshments afterwards in Dunshaughlin Pastoral Centre  a talk on” Life in the Workhouse “.  Everyone is welcome to join us. Read More

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Save the Date – NDA Annual Conference 2019   Event:               NDA Annual Conference 2019 – The UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities: Past Lessons and Future Aspirations When:  Thursday 17th October 2019, 10.00am – 16.00pm Where:              Croke Park Conference Centre, Dublin Cost: Free of charge   The theme of the National Disability Authority’s Annual Conference 2019 will be implementing the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD). The conference will provide an opportunity to share valuable Irish and international... Read More

Registration fees have been waived for all Wavelength participants For further information click here to contact Hannah Wavelength is made possible thanks to the generous support of The Coca Cola Foundation.   Read More

Dates for your diary: 3rd National PPN Conference Carlow, 10th & 11th October 2019. The National PPN Conference provides an invaluable networking opportunity for Resource Workers, PPN Secretariats, local authority staff and elected representatives to share experiences and to learn from one another. It is also an opportunity for the Department and the National PPN Advisory Group to interact with all stakeholders and advise of the latest developments in relation to PPNs. The Annual Conference is a means to showcase the operation of PPNs in practice and highlight best practice... Read More

Wilder Wander are an Irish nature/heritage company, developing tours for community groups and public/private sector using our location-based nature exploration app, Wilder Wander (https://wilderwander.com). The idea is to get people out and about on trails, in parks etc. to learn, have fun and take some exercise. Our tours are perfect for families, schools and tourists too.   Wilder Wander are looking to connect to community groups and other organisations who might like to create fun tours for locals and visitors in their areas. There are a few schemes at the moments (e.g. village... Read More

Community Finance Ireland is a Charity which provides loans exclusively to other third sector organisations such as community groups, charities, sports clubs and social enterprises in the Republic of Ireland. Further information on CFI and it’s range of financing supports is available to download here A brief explanatory Video  on Community Finance (Ireland) is available by clicking on the following link (Ctrl+ Click to follow Link) – Community Finance (Ireland) Animation Community Finance (Ireland) Website Read More

Kells by Candlelight in association with Kells & District Tourism Network are hosting a family event in the Old Courthouse, Navan Road, Kells on Saturday, May 11th.   A pageant “Monks and Vikings…a story of Kells”  will be performed at 2pm and 3pm by the Kells Musical and Dramatic Society  with a  musical interlude performed by The Mc Carthy Brothers.    Read More

For information on the latest funding schemes available – Read More – Funding Point Digest May – June 2019 Read More

The Town & Village Renewal Scheme has been launched by Minister Ring on 16th April 2019.  As in previous years towns and villages of less than 10,000 population (as per the 2016 census) qualify for the scheme.  The main focus for the 2019 T&V Scheme will be on public realm type activities and the enhancement of town centre amenities.   Meath County Council is now seeking Expressions of Interest from groups for projects in their areas which could qualify for funding.  The minimum grant that can be applied for is €20,000 and the maximum is €100,000.  The scheme outline and the... Read More

A vacancy has arisen on the Secretariat for the Municipal District of Trim. The role of the Secretariat is to facilitate the implementation of decisions taken by the PPN, ensure the proper functioning of the network, the co-ordination of activities and communication with all the PPN members. The Secretariat currently meets on a monthly basis. Travel expenses are provided for attending PPN meetings. The Secretariat of the Meath PPN consists of 12 members, representing the three PPN Pillars – 2 reps each from the Environment, Social Inclusion and Community/Voluntary Pillars, and all 6... Read More

The Department of Rural and Community Development will be holding a series of Stakeholder Consultation events to inform the development of the next phase of rural policy which will take place in May and June. This future rural development policy, from 2020, will build on the Government’s Action Plan for Rural Development 2017 – 2019. DRCD would value the input of Public Participation Networks to a discussion around the challenges and opportunities for rural Ireland, as well as an identification of actions required to realise rural Ireland’s potential. Up to 3 PPN representatives can... Read More

CORE Meath is a community-led initiative situated in Navan. We act as a hub that connects with and provides services to the community, local charities, and businesses. One of our main projects is our monthly community magazine (available in print and online: CORE Community Magazine – May 2019. In this magazine, we explore and highlight topics relevant to everyone in our community. This includes short articles with information on a local charity, business, event, or anything current happening in or around our community. Some of our themes include : Health & Wellbeing Sport Arts... Read More

Meath Chamber presents The Meath European Election Hustings: A unique opportunity for the business community to engage directly with EU election candidates Date: Tuesday 14th May 2019 Time: 8.00 – 9.30am Venue: The Newgrange Hotel, Navan, C15 A6WV Admission:  FREE of charge – Early booking is advised as places are limited. Bookings: www.countymeathchamber.ie   The candidates participating will be: Mairead McGuinness – Fine Gael EEP Dominic Hannigan – The Labour Party Michael O’Dowd – Renua Ireland Peter Casey – Independent Saoirse McHugh – The Green Party Matt Carthy –... Read More

Applications are now open for the annual Meath County Council Gaeltacht Scholarship scheme. Twelve grants of €150 each will be made available to students attending second level schools in the county. These grants will be recoupable against fees paid at recognised residential Irish colleges during the summer of 2019. The scholarships are being sponsored by Meath County Council as part of the local Creative Ireland programme. Applications and full particulars below.  Closing date for receipt of applications is the 10th May 2019. Meath Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta 2019.docx Meath Gaeltacht... Read More

  Royal County 5km/10km (Pre-Registration closing 2nd May) Bank Holiday Monday 6th May | 10.30am & 11am | Kells Pre-Registration for the Royal County 5km & 10km Run/Walk closes on Thursday 2nd May at midnight online. After this date, entry is only available from 9am on the day in the Headfort Arms Hotel, Kells. Early bird registration is €15 for 10km event and €10 for the 5km event. Cost includes t-shirt, refreshments and chip timing. Cost on the day is €20 for 10km and €15 for 5km. T-shirts are on a first come, first served basis at sign in. The event is organised by Meath... Read More

All welcome to the Julianstown Street Feast taking place in Julianstown Village Garden on Sunday 5th May from 12 noon to 2 pm. Street Feast is a day of local lunches across Ireland hosted by you and your neighbours. They can be anywhere really – out on the street, in a local park or in your front garden. There are lots of good reasons to have a Street Feast, but it’s really just a great excuse to eat great food, celebrate your local community and meet new people who live near you. Bring food to share with your family, friends and neighbours Tea/Coffee and Drinks for younger... Read More

Venue: Knowth Farm Buildings (beside Knowth Monument) Admission is free but places & parking are very limited. Advance booking only by email please to brunaboinne@opw.ie   Read More

The Department of Rural and Community Development has published a draft National Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland  for public consultation, seeking the views of stakeholders and the public to inform the policy. Please find a link below to the draft policy and consultation process: Launch of public consultation on National Policy on Social Enterprise   Read More

The 2019 Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme was announced today by Minister Josepha Madigan T.D. Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht. The Scheme aims to encourage local peatland communities, local groups, local schools and interested parties to engage with her Department in relation to the conservation of raised bog Special Areas of Conservation, Natural Heritage Areas and other raised bog areas to promote public engagement and awareness of our natural heritage. The Scheme will support a diverse range of initiatives from events, education programmes, promotions,... Read More

Meath County Council Arts Office is pleased to present the first solo exhibition by Navan based visual artist Mary Clarke entitled SILENT: LISTEN. SILENT:LISTEN will show at Toradh Gallery in Ashbourne Library and Cultural Centre from 8th April 2019 and continue throughout the spring. The exhibition forms part of Meath County Council’s Bealtaine Festival Programme which, co-ordinated by Age & Opportunity, is Ireland’s national celebration of the arts and creativity as we age. SILENT:LISTEN is a collection of new abstract painted works and prints on photographic paper inspired by... Read More

To help us face the challenge of climate change and biodiversity loss, Meath PPN wish to bring community groups together to learn & share  in a day of talks and activities.   The day will take place in the beautiful grounds of Dalgan Park, Navan.   Invited speakers will address the challenges facing our community & environment:   How we can make Meath communities resilient to climate change          Karen Mahon, Cool Planet Champion –Meath   Bringing Sustainable Development Goals to life in Meath:           Caitriona Rogerson, Irish Environmental Network   How... Read More

The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2019 has been launched by Minister Ring on 29th March 2019.  It will provide funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure and for the necessary maintenance, enhancement and promotion of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas across Ireland.   The 2019 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) will provide funding under 3 separate measures: Measure 1: Small maintenance/promotion of existing infrastructure (maximum grant €20,000) Measure 2: Medium scale repair/upgrade and... Read More

The Ignite Fund is a €550,000 fund created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland in partnership with several private philanthropists and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department of Rural and Community Development provides match funding for all philanthropic funds raised by Social Innovation Fund Ireland from the Dormant Accounts Fund.   The objective of the Ignite Fund is to spark meaningful social impact in communities across Ireland by providing support to some of the most innovative charities and social enterprises. We are seeking applications from... Read More

Meath Disability Network is a group of interested, supportive and proactive people working together to make Co Meath a better place for people with disabilities. The Network is holding an information event on the 3rd May 2019 in the Ardboyne Hotel.   Order of proceedings 9.30am-10.30am Registration and Tea/Coffee. 10.30am Formal opening of event and welcome by DSP Minister and TD Mrs Regina Doherty. 11.00am Topic 1. Transport and Parking. 11.30am Topic 2. Housing. 12.00pm Topic 3. Advocacy and Personal Assistant support. 12.30am- 1.00pm Q & A, thank you and wrap up of event.... Read More

This April the RSA’s Check it Fits service in partnership with Toyota will be visiting County Meath. Did you know it’s the law that all children under 150cms or 36kgs must use a child car seat appropriate to their weight and height. In Ireland as many as 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted which can lead to serious injury or even death in a collision.   Since October 2013, the RSA’s ‘Check it Fits’ Service has checked over 35,000 child car seats and restraints in Ireland. Worryingly, 79% of seats required a major adjustment, of which 3% were deemed not fit for purpose... Read More

Helping Hands – information sessions for community groups on improving your grant applications.   The Helping Hands initiative is a series of six events providing information to community groups on how to submit good applications for grant funding. They aim to provide hints and tips on how to make a better application and how to identify local supports that community groups can draw upon. The events are aimed at community groups that have had no success or limited success previously, but all are welcome to attend.   The events in each area are run by the Department of Rural... Read More

The 2019 Pride of Place competition is now open for applications. Further details and an application form can be obtained from The Community Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House, Dublin Road, Navan, Co. Meath C15 Y291 or by email prideofplace@meathcoco.ie or alternatively from our website: http://meath.ie/Community/PrideofPlace/   The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5.00pm Friday, 7th June, 2019 Read More

Teacher Artist Partnership: CALL FOR ARTISTS The TEACHER-ARTIST PARTNERSHIP CPD programme (T.A.P.) is a Creative Ireland, Department of Education and Skills led and approved Summer Course offering  FULLY PAID TRAINING AND IN-SCHOOL RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS (across all art forms) Open to artists, working in any art form, who are committed to sharing their practice with children and teachers in a modern primary school environment Specialist, week-long training 1st – 5th July 2019 based in Navan Education Centre to prepare the artist for the unique requirements of working... Read More

To help us face the challenge of climate change and biodiversity loss, Meath PPN wish to bring community groups together to learn & share  in a day of talks and activities.   The day will take place in the beautiful grounds of Dalgan Park, Navan.   Invited speakers will address the challenges facing our community & environment:   How we can make Meath communities resilient to climate change          Karen Mahon, Cool Planet Champion –Meath   Bringing Sustainable Development Goals to life in Meath:           Caitriona Rogerson, Irish Environmental Network   How... Read More

The HSE are distributing National Lottery funding to community groups and voluntary organisations. We are providing this funding under the Respite Care Grant Scheme and the National Lottery Grant Scheme. Groups and organisations who provide Health and Personal Social Services can apply for funding. Amounts of between €500 and €10,000 are available for suitable projects. https://www2.hse.ie/services/national-lottery-grants/national-lottery-grants.html    How to apply You should send your application form, declaration form and your organisation’s banking details to your local... Read More

The latest Meath LSP E-Newsletter for Spring 2019 is now available, packed full of news, updates & upcoming events. Click here to view Meath LSP Spring Ezine Highlights of this Issue: Royal County 5km/10km: On Bank Holiday Monday May 6th, the town of Kells will welcome runners, joggers and walkers for the 9th Royal County Run/walk.  Early bird pre-registration closes on 2nd May. See http://www.meathsports.ie/event/royal-county-5km-10km-run-walk/ to register! Read More

The Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) is a Capital Grant programme which provides funding to enhance community facilities and address disadvantage in County Meath. Meath Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) is responsible for allocating funding to projects. Applications are now invited from Community and Voluntary groups in County Meath for a Small scale capital grant of €1,000 or less or for a Capital Grant in excess of €1,000. The project must benefit the local community and relate to a priority identified in the Meath Local Economic Community Plan (LECP) in order to be... Read More

Golashane Farm Nature Reserve in Meath has been shortlisted for a Rural Inspiration Award for contribution to biodiversity and the community. There is a public vote and the project would appreciate your support:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/R3JDP7G . Just click on  Golashane – it’s the photo with the frog in it. There is also lots of information on habitat creation. European Rural Inspiration Awards Golashane Farm Nature Reserve Read More

St Vincent’s GFC are having the official opening of our 2 new pitches and walking track on Sunday April 28th @ 2pm. Our new bishop will perform the blessing and the president of the G A A will also attend. At 3 pm Andy McEntee’s Meath team will play Roscommon in a challenge match. This will be the final challenge match for both teams before they play in their respective provincial championships. Read More

Kells Local Heroes are having their annual Good Friday Litter Pick on 19th April next. Work to include all the 9 approach roads into Kells Volunteers meeting at the Church car park at 10am and finishing up with refreshments in the Westway Bar at 12pm. Read More

Meath County Council and Louth County Council are developing a joint Migrant Integration Strategy for 2019-2022 and would like to hear your views on issues in your area that need to be addressed such as accessing public services, finding a job, learning English, taking part in sports or arts or connecting with the local community. The population of Counties Meath and Louth have become more diverse over the last number of years. It is timely for both counties to focus on integration and inclusion of new communities and to consider what is needed to enable the areas to enjoy the benefits of... Read More

Get your running shoes on..The Royal County 5km & 10km returns to Kells!! The 9th annual Royal County 5km & 10km event returns to Kells on May 6th Bank Holiday Monday. This well run event starts and finishes at the historical landmark of the Round Tower on Canon street in Kells. The Royal County event is open to club runners, joggers & walkers alike – whether it’s your first 5km distance or you are trying to break the course record, a warm welcome awaits you in Kells. Registration is currently open – see www.meathsports.ie; early bird registration is €10 for 5k distance &am... Read More

Under the Anti Dumping Initiative 2019, funding is provided to Local Authorities who in collaboration with local community groups arrange for the cleanup of locations which are subject to continual dumping. Since the introduction of the scheme in 2017  MCC have in collaboration with community groups and Coillte etc drawn down funding for about 10 locations and also purchased smart technology  equipment as the scheme allows for.   This year the Initiative is somewhat expanded  and provides for applications which are processed by the WEARLAs (Regional Waste Enforcement Offices) to... Read More

The EPA National Climate Conference, in collaboration with the Department of Communications, Climate Action & Environment will take place on 15th May 2019 at the Aviva Stadium, Dublin. Speakers: Charles Sabel (Columbia Law School), Maria Vassilakou (Mayor of Vienna), Marie Donnelly (Former Director Renewables, Research & Innovation and Energy Efficiency at DG Energy, EC) and Margaret Desmond (Head of Climate Services Section, EPA) Event Time: Registration: 08:00-09:00 Opening of Conference: 09:00 Event Date: 15 May 2019 Location: Aviva Stadium, Dublin.   This Conference... Read More

The Minister of State with special responsibility for Equality, Immigration & Integration, David Stanton TD, has today announced that applications can now be made for funding for events to celebrate Traveller and Roma Pride Week 2019. Funding of up to €2,000 is available to applicants operating at national, regional and local level to community-based groups in order to host events between 30 May and 16 June 2019. Announcing the fund, Minister Stanton said: “I’m delighted to make funding available again this year to assist the Traveller and Roma community to mark Traveller and Roma... Read More

Calling all walking committees and interested groups: The Department of Rural and Community Department has the responsibility for the implementation of the Walks scheme. It is intended to expand the scheme in the near future and expressions of interest are now being sought for suitable trails to be included to enable the speedy expansion of the scheme.  Criteria for a trail is set out in the attached expression of interest form. Walks Scheme-EOI form If you are aware of a trail that meets the criteria and which could be put forward for inclusion in the National Walks Scheme, please... Read More

One Family has 45 years experience working with one parent families, people sharing parenting, and separating. From June, we will facilitate our three-day Family Communications programme in Dublin. This is an evidence-informed programme developed through funding from the HSE that was externally evaluated in 2014 through the Family Support Agency. It specifically supports people parenting alone, sharing parenting, and separating families but is suitable for use with other family units e.g. grandparent/grandchild. The programme is relevant for one to one work with groups of parents, and may... Read More

Meath County Council Arts Office – Awards & Bursaries 2019: Closing Date for Applications 12pm Wednesday 3rd April Meath County Council Arts Office is seeking applications for various awards and bursaries. The awards are intended to support organisations, community groups, schools and individuals with projects to enhance long-term development and sustainability of the arts in the County. Visit  www.meath.ie  for information on the different grants available and to complete application forms. Completed and signed application forms for all grants with accompanying support... Read More

The latest issue of the CORE Community Magazine is available to download: CORE Magazine March 2019 CORE wish to invite all community groups who would like to have a regular editorial space in a monthly issue to get in touch. Events listing will also be kept updated. There is no charge as this is part of CORE’s service to the  community. Contact: info@coreireland.ie Read More

An Taisce National Spring Clean takes place in Julianstown  Saturday 6th April, 2019 from 10.00 am Meet at Whitecross National School Litter Pickers, Gloves, Bags and High Vis Jackets will be supplied We would like to cover all the roads leading to our village Can you help get your friends and neighbours to give a hand   Roads to be covered are:- Main Dublin to Drogheda Road, Ballygarth Manor, Castle Grove, Ballygarth Road, Mosney Road, Moorechurch Road, Pilltown Road, Minnistown Road, Julianstown to Laytown Road, Preston Park, Aney View, Duleek Road. Mosney Road, Briarleas, Shallon,... Read More

The Local Enterprise Office are hosting two Microfinance Ireland Information sessions on Thursday the 4th of April. The details of which are as follows: Session One: Thursday 4th of April 10am-12pm,Buvinda House, Dublin road, Navan, Co.Meath Session Two: Thursday 4th of April 2.30pm-4.30pm- City North Hotel and Conference Centre, Gormanston, Co.Meath   If you or anyone you know is interested in applying for a Microfinance Ireland loan, this event may be of interest to you. This event is free to attend. To book your place visit :... Read More

  Dublin City Council and the Dublin City Age Friendly Programme are kindly hosting this years National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards ceremony on 14th November 2019 in Dublin. This is the fourth annual Awards event for the Age Friendly Ireland Programme and the awards ceremony itself will be held amid an evening of entertainment in Dublin’s Croke Park (more to follow). The primary aim of these awards is to recognise and reward achievement in age friendly initiatives around Ireland.  We are now putting out a call for applications to the Awards under the eight WHO... Read More

Join us for a discussion around the clash of culture between  migrants and their Irish-born young adults. Time: 10am Saturday 30th March 2019 Venue: Parish  Room, Ground Floor, St. Anne’s Resource Centre, Navan Please contact Priscilla 0899539478 / 046903120 The event is hosted by the Migrant Network Group & Cultúr Migrant Centre   The Migrant Network Group formed from women coming togther to address some of the issues facing migrants in their bid to integrate. The aims & objectives of the network include To empower and support migrants, particularly those who are most... Read More

Meath Befriending Service: Providing companionship to people who are socially isolated through a home visit from a befriending volunteer.   About Meath Befriending Service Meath Befriending Service is a project run by Meath Volunteer Centre. Meath Befriending Service recruits and trains volunteers to visit people who are socially  isolated. The Service is designed to alleviate the negative impacts loneliness can have on people and improve clients wellbeing through social interaction. All Meath Befriending Service volunteers are screened, Garda vetted and supported by professional... Read More

The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht  has launched a public consultation on the development of a new national heritage plan- Heritage Ireland 2030. The public consultation phase has been extended to the 31st March 2019 Heritage Ireland 2030 will be formed around three themes: National leadership; Supporting stronger heritage partnerships; Building community and local involvement in heritage   Each of these Themes will have specific actions and objectives, shaped by public consultation. The final Plan will identify lead agencies and a review process for the... Read More

Arts Act Funding – Awards & Bursaries 2019 Meath County Council Arts Office is seeking applications for various awards and bursaries. The awards are intended to support organisations, community groups, schools and individuals with projects to enhance long-term development and sustainability of the arts in the County. Visit Meath.ie link below for information on the different arts grants and to complete application forms. http://www.meath.ie/CountyCouncil/Arts/NewsandEvents/Name,70460,en.html   Completed and signed application forms for all grants with accompanying support material,... Read More

The Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission is now accepting applications for the Human Rights and Equality Grant Scheme 2019. Please find information booklet & application form below to download: IIHREC 2019-20 Grants Scheme Guidance 6 March Final (1) IHREC 2019-20 Human Rights and Equality Grants Scheme 2019 Application Form The deadline for applications is 17.00 on Monday 15 April 2019. Read More

Meath County Council Arts Office   Arts Act Funding – Awards & Bursaries 2019 Meath County Council Arts Office is seeking applications for various awards and bursaries. The awards are intended to support organisations, community groups, schools and individuals with projects to enhance long-term development and sustainability of the arts in the County. Visit Meath.ie for information on the different arts grants and to complete application forms. Completed and signed application forms for all grants with accompanying support material, must be sent by post and received by... Read More

LEO Meath is currently hosting a competition to find Meath’s Best Young Entrepreneur 2019: The competition has an investment fund of €50,000 The competition falls under 3 categories –   –        Best Business Idea; –        Best Start Up Business (Trading up to 18 months) –        Best Established Business (Trading over 18 months)   Open to applicants aged 18 – 35 (as at 31.12.19) Closing Date for Applications is 15th March 2019 (23.59) via www.ibye.ie   Apply at www.ibye.ie  – it only takes a few minutes to be in with a chance of winning a share of... Read More

Last September, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr Michael Ring, TD, announced the launch of a National Community Event, to be held for the first time over the May Bank Holiday weekend, 2019. Local communities are asked to come up with ideas for events in their areas. The event is a celebration of the great spirit of community that exists across the country and an effort to help people who share communities to come together, get to know each other and deepen the sense of community in their area.   Events could be centred round food, sport, the environment, health,... Read More

The Department of Rural & Community Development and the National PPN Advisory Group are conducting a review of the User Guide for PPN Members. The Department wish to consult with all stakeholders in relation to the current User Guide and obtain their views on how a future guide/handbook might assist stakeholders as a resource that informs, guides and instructs in a user friendly way that is understood by all. Please find information contained in the document below regarding the process to take part in the consultation: PPN Consultation document – Stakeholders   Read More

The AgeWell Team is dedicated to supporting people as they age, improving well-being and health and creating nurturing communities for older adults. AgeWell engages older adults – Peer Companions called AgeWells – to conduct home visits to older people primarily living alone. These peer companions provide social engagement to improve well-being. In addition, if required they may act as a link to the health care system and community services to promote health and build stronger connections between older adults and what services are available to them in their community. For more information... Read More

Meath County Council is committed to making the county a healthier place to live and work as part of the Governments initiative around ‘Healthy Ireland 2013 – 2022’. ‘Healthy Ireland’ is the national framework for action to improve the health & wellbeing of the people of Ireland (further information available at http://www.healthyireland.ie. As part of this process, we are developing a five year ‘Healthy Meath’ Strategy and we would appreciate your input. Please take a couple of minutes to fill out the survey link... Read More

Daffodil Day is Friday, 22nd March 2019 Join thousands of people across Ireland in the fight against cancer this March by buying daffodil pins, or flowers at The Lime Kiln in Julianstown.   Daffodil Day is the Irish Cancer Society’s biggest fundraiser, taking place each year in March and raising millions of euro to support cancer patients and their loved ones by providing free advice and support, as well as by funding life-saving cancer research. Read More

The Wheel, Ireland’s national association for community, voluntary and charitable organisations are the National Contact Point for a grant scheme called Europe for Citizens which funds projects relating to European democratic engagement, migration and cultural heritage. County councils can apply and usually make up the majority of partners in projects. The Call for Proposals is now open for the Network of Towns strand and closes 1 March 2019 @ 11am   Also, the following projects are looking for Irish partners NOW so let me know on any of the following: Alzira, Spain:                 ... Read More

Please find link to an application form below: Application Form – MP Governance Training   Read More

Social Innovation Fund Ireland are calling for applications to two funds aimed at organisations empowering children & young people through education and positive mental health. Applications are open until May 17th 2019   Children & Youth Mental Health Fund This fund is open to innovative mental health initiatives offering preventive programmes or interventions for children and young people with mental health challenges and difficulties. To find out more about the Youth Mental Health Fund click here.   Children & Youth Education Fund  This fund is open to... Read More

Have your say about Migrant Integration Issues in Counties Meath & Louth Meath County Council and Louth County Council are developing a joint Migrant Integration Strategy for 2019-22 and would like to hear your views on issues in your area that need to be addressed such as accessing public services, finding a job, learning English, taking part in sports or arts or connecting with the local community. The population of Counties Meath and Louth have become more diverse over the last number of years.  It is timely for both counties to focus on integration and inclusion of new communities... Read More

This month sees the return of the annual AOIFE (Association of Festival and Events) Pop Up Advice Clinics to engage with the 30 plus Festivals and event organisers in the County. AOIFE’s Executive Director and Multi-Media Assistant will be traversing the Country again this spring season in an effort to meet local member festival and event organisers. Modelled on other Network offerings – the POP Up Advice Clinics are facilitated locally to allow organisers to meet AOIFE personnel and get a steer on some of their problems. Founded in 1993- the Association of Irish Festivals and Events... Read More

The Mná na hÉireann, Women of Ireland Fund is the first fund in Ireland to support charities and social enterprises that seek to enhance the economic mobility of women, and is designed specifically to equip these organisations to expand their business acumen, drive growth and deepen their impact across Ireland. The Mná na hÉireann, Women of Ireland Fund is a €1.8 million fund over three years created by Social Innovation Fund Ireland in partnership with Bank of America and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The Department of Rural and Community Development provides match... Read More

The next deadline to apply to the DM Thomas Foundation Central Grants Programme is 7th May 2019. Grants of up to £30,000 are available to registered charities for projects that improve education and health for young people in three key areas; Children and young people with disabilities; Children and young people who are sick in hospital; Children and young people who are life limited (requiring palliative care).   The Foundation is a small charity and generally will not make awards of over £30,000 (per year) for up to two years. Funding can be requested for one-off projects or for up... Read More

Social Entrepreneurs Ireland are inviting applications for support from start-up to scale-up through a suite of programmes. Please see link below for further information: http://socialentrepreneurs.ie/support/   Read More

Regional Festivals and Participative Events Small Grant Scheme 2019 is now open This fund is open to festivals and participative events that will harness overseas visitors for the benefit of local tourism. The fund is towards marketing costs and the Promoter must demonstrate that the festival or event has marketing and PR activity targeting overseas visitors to County Meath.  The Fund is being provided by Fáilte Ireland and is being administered by Meath County Council.  The total fund available is €11,000.  This amount will be distributed amongst applicants.  You... Read More

The aim of this event is to provide an opportunity for C&V group members to meet with other organisations in the community, find out how they are dealing with common challenges, share possible solutions and build relationships. The session will also focus on the implementation of the Charities Governance Code. When: Wednesday, 13 March 2019 – 2pm to 4.30pmWhere:  Kells People’s Resource Centre, Lord Edward St, Townparks, Kells, Co. MeathCost: Free to attend For further information and registration, please click on this link:... Read More

The CORE February Newsletter is available to download below: CORE wish to invite all community groups who would like to have a regular editorial space in a monthly issue to get in touch. Events listing will also be kept updated. There is no charge as this is part of CORE’s service to the  community. Contact: info@coreireland.ie Read More

All are welcome to an outing to Mornington with Michael Gunn to see the array of birds species that live in this habitat . Date: 23rd of Feb (Saturday) Time: 12pm – 3pm Directions: Meet at the Bird Sign near the OLD Church at Mornington. The old Church is about ½ km north of the new Church on the banks of the Boyne estuary. The sign is beside the coast road from Drogheda Read More

Meath County Council Arts Office  – First exhibition of 2019 at Toradh Gallery in Ashbourne Library and Cultural Centre. The Fragility of Culture by Trim based artist Dermot McNevin is a collection of new abstract painted works on canvas, accompanied by an original film piece inspired by the traditional Irish Harp. Enveloped in themes of colonialism, heritage, resistance and change, McNevin presents an intriguing collection of 14 paintings culminating in an impressive visual display. Utilising a palette of sumptuous earthy tones, McNevin uses linear patterns and horizontal... Read More

The aim of the Community Sports Hub Navan is to increase the number of people of all ages participating in sport and physical activity within the local community. Read More

The Department of Rural and Community Development intends to produce a Customer Action Plan and Customer Charter in line with the public service’s Customer Charter Initiative as part of its commitment to providing a quality customer service. The Department is keenly aware of the importance of communicating its message, both externally to its clients, customers and stakeholders and internally among its staff and our agencies. To this end, a survey has been created so that we can better gauge and consequently better serve the needs of our customers. The survey may be accessed and completed... Read More

Meath Local Sports Partnership  – February Update MLSP Training & Education Courses Sports Injuries First Aid Training is taking place on Wednesday 27th February, 6.30pm-10pm in Windtown Unity Centre, Navan. This course is aimed at coaches, mentors, teachers, players and volunteers. The course covers a comprehensive range of topics to prepare participants to administer First Aid care. Participants will learn practical skills so that they can deal competently with situations that may arise. Cost: €30 per person for clubs in Meath, €40 per person for clubs outside Meath.... Read More

Development Trusts Northern Ireland (DTNI) is hosting professional facilities management (FM) training events this spring in collaboration with Carmichael in Dublin. The FM course will follow the Institute for Workplace and Facilities Management professional standards framework and cover the fundamentals of health and safety, energy, contract management and much more. Training will take place on the 17th & 18th of April 2019 in the Carmichael Centre, Dublin 7 Course fee €250 includes lunch & training materials Please see the attached document below for further information. Read More

Groups are invited to take part in Meath County Council’s Anti-Litter Initiative 2019. You may have taken part in the past or may be an entirely new entrant. Either way this is a great opportunity for your group to get involved in your local community.  It is not a competition, each participating group is trying to achieve a high standard of cleanliness in their local area, and there is a grant for those that achieve high standards over the whole month of the competition.  Information in relation to Judging There will be 2 rounds of judging over a 4 week period.  Judging... Read More

Meath County Council is developing a Digital Strategy to set out ambitions to meet the needs and aspirations of the people of County Meath enabling them to benefit from digital technologies and infrastructure throughout the county. Digital is the nearly instant, free and flawless ability to connect people, devices, physical objects and information anywhere. It involves not just Broadband telecommunications being delivered under the National Broadband Plan, but considers mobile & wireless networks, the introduction of new technological tools & equipment, online services and... Read More

Last September, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr Michael Ring, TD, announced the launch of a National Community Event, to be held for the first time over the May Bank Holiday weekend, 2019. Local communities are asked to come up with ideas for events in their areas.  The event is a celebration of the great spirit of community that exists across the country and an effort to help people who share communities to come together, get to know each other and deepen the sense of community in their area.   Events could be centred round food, sport, the... Read More

Applications are invited from Communities within the County and registered with the Public Participation Network (PPN) for the development of sporting, recreational, environmental, amenity, heritage and cultural facilities. The Community Amenity Project Scheme is a new grant scheme which is being introduced by Meath County Council for an initial three year period subject to availability of funding.  The scheme provides financial assistance to Communities within the County and registered with the Public Participation Network (PPN) for the development of sporting, recreational,... Read More

Counties MEATH and LOUTH – New Joint Migrant Integration Strategy 2019-22 Have your say about Migrant Integration Issues in Counties Meath & Louth Meath County Council and Louth County Council are developing a joint Migrant Integration Strategy for 2019-22 and would like to hear your views on issues in your area that need to be addressed such as accessing public services, finding a job, learning English, taking part in sports or arts or connecting with the local community. The population of Counties Meath and Louth have become more diverse over the last number of years.  It... Read More

Applications are invited from Community Groups, Tidy Towns/Village Committees, Residents Associations and other organisations, to assist with actions and projects being undertaken in their local area for the Meath County Council Community Grant Scheme 2019.  The range of grant categories available under the Community Grant Scheme 2019 are: Residents Association Tidy Towns Equality and Social Inclusion Recreation and Sport Festivals & Events Burial Ground Further details and application forms can be obtained from The Community Department, Meath County Council, Buvinda House,... Read More

The plenary meeting of the Meath PPN took place on Wednesday evening last. The meeting was well attended with good engagement from the attendees. Karen Mahon, PPN Secretariat gave an opening address and overview of PPN activity since 2018. Please find a copy of Karen’s presentation below for download: Áine Bird, Community Section  Meath County Council provided an overview of grant schemes and funding streams available. Please find a copy of Áine’s presentation below for download: Catherine McDonald, Charities Regulator gave a presentation on available web resources for groups and how to... Read More

The latest Meath Local Sports Partnership E-Newsletter for Winter/Spring 2019 is now available. Packed full of news, updates & upcoming events! Click here to view Meath LSP Winter/Spring Ezine Read More

The Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht  has launched a public consultation on the development of a new national heritage plan- Heritage Ireland 2030. Heritage Ireland 2030 will be formed around three themes: National leadership; Supporting stronger heritage partnerships; Building community and local involvement in heritage Each of these Themes will have specific actions and objectives, shaped by public consultation.  Have your say Submissions from the public are sought by 28th February 2019 and can be made via an online survey, e-mail or by post.   Visit... Read More