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PPN News 18th December 2015
We interrupt our Mince Pie eating to bring you today’s edition of our Fortnightly Newsletter, which aims to keep you informed about all that is important in community development in Co Monaghan. We hope you appreciate the great sacrifice we’re making here (munch munch.....)
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Consultations_________________________
“Have Your Say” Monaghan County Council
Arts Development Plan 2016 – 2020 In 2015 Monaghan County Council set in train a process to write a new Arts Development Plan in order to establish a sustainable framework for the Arts and put in place a medium-term strategy for the development and investment in and of the Arts in 2016-20 for county Monaghan.
The plan will be framed within the context of national arts policy as set out in the Arts Council’s Strategy ‘Making Great Art Work’ 2015-2025
www.artscouncil.ie/uploadedFiles/Making_Great_Art_Work.pdf
and legislation under the Arts Act 2003 – the relevant sections are referenced below 6.—(1) ,(2) (a) (b), or (c) .7.—(1)
www.oireachtas.ie/documents/bills28/acts/2003/a242003.pdf
The contribution of Artists (in all art forms), Arts practitioners, Arts Venues, Festivals & organisations and interested parties is being sought in order to fully inform the preparation of the Arts Plan. Your response would be greatly welcomed and valued.
Arts Questionnaire:Have your say by completing the short arts questionnaire accessible through this link www.surveymonkey.com/r/MonaghanCoCoArts
or pick up a copy of the questionnaire in the Market House.The closing date for returning the arts questionnaire is 5pm Tuesday 12 th January 2016 .
Consultation Meetings:6th Jan 2016 - 11.30am -The Market House, Monaghan6th Jan 2016 - 5.30pm - Meeting, Ióntas, Castleblaney7th Jan 2016 - 5.30pm - Clones Artists Studios – Old PO, Clones11th Jan 2016 –7.00pm –, Carrickmacross Civic Offices, Carrickmacross
To contact us please email [email protected] or phone 047 38162
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Consultation on Draft Flood Risk Maps: Flood Maps for Monaghan Town, Carrickmacross, Ballybay and Inniskeen are available for inspection on the offices of Monaghan Co Council until 23 December. See details www.monaghan.ie/en/newsevents.
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Public Survey on Monaghan Town Transport Plan: Monaghan Co Council is currently undertaking an online survey on the future transport needs of the town. See link to survey at www.monaghan.ie/en/newsevents. ______________________________The public consultation on the Significant Water Management Issues (SWMI) in Ireland is closing on the 18th of December. Have your say on what you consider to be the most significant issues to be addressed in the next round of River Basin Management Plans. Submissions can be made by return email to [email protected]
Once the draft River Basin Management Plans are available, you will have an opportunity to consult again.
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Monaghan County Council invites applications from local groups, organisations and individuals to be part of the Ireland 2016 Centenary
Programme
Monaghan County Council, in association with the Department of Arts, Heritage and the Gaeltacht, the Department of Environment, Community & Local Government and IPB, are in the process of developing a programme of diverse events to mark the upcoming 1916 centenary.
MCC envisages that events will fall under the following categories: Community Participation, Historical Reflection, Youth & Imagination, Cultural Expression, An Teanga Bheo, Global & Diaspora. In order to be successful, projects must correspond with one or more of the following themes: Remember, Reconcile, Imagine, Present and Celebrate.
Implementation Funding is available to interested groups for the completion & running of projects that will be delivered in 2016, and will be directly related to the quality of the project and how it relates to the recommended selection criteria.
Application forms and guidelines are available at www.monaghan.ie or by contacting Kim Mc Kenna, Governance & Corporate Affairs, MCC, Glen Road, Monaghan or by emailing [email protected]
Closing date for receipt of applications is 31st December 2015 at 5pm. No exceptions.
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Does your community venue cost a fortune to heat?
The Council is working on a global application for submission to the SEAI’s Better Energy Community Fund, which is expected to open early in the New Year. In preparation, we are inviting community groups to come forward and have a FREE energy audit done of your building, with no obligation. If you want to carry out some of the work the audit identifies, you can then choose to be part of our grant application to SEAI for 2016.
So, we’re now inviting communities who wish to have an energy audit carried out to come forward. Contact me, Carol Lambe on [email protected]. All I need for now is the name of the premises and contact details for someone who can let the guy in to do the audit.
Your community is also free to develop up its own scheme and apply for funding in its own right. See article on ‘Better Energy Communities Scheme’ down in the ‘Sustainability Matters’ section of this newsletter._________________________________Seniors Alert Scheme – panic buttons etcThere have been changes recently to how you apply for assistance under the Seniors Alert Scheme. This is the scheme which supplies things like personal alarms to vulnerable older people. The
Scheme has moved to Pobal, and local groups who are interested in rolling out the scheme in their locality have to re-apply to be placed on the list of groups a person may contact if they wish to avail of the Scheme.
The Co Monaghan groups currently registered (and the person to contact if you wish to apply to the scheme for a personal alarm for someone) are:
Group Area covered Contact Phone EmailKilmore/Swanns Cross Community Alert
Rockcorry Linda Moore
0429742234 [email protected]
Drum Village Development Association Ltd
Drum Village Barbara Stewart
0495555994 [email protected]
Castleblayney Social Services
Castleblayney Teresa McGuigan
042 9740853
Latton-Bawn Community Alert
Latton/ Bawn/ Shantonagh/ Ballybay
Pauline McEntee
0429742555 [email protected]
Mullaghmatt/Cortolin Community Development ltd
Monaghan Michael Bravender
04771398 [email protected]
Corcaghan Community Alert
Corcaghan/Threemilehouse
Mae Murphy
0429744824 [email protected]
You can get more info on the scheme, and how to register your group to deliver it in your area, here:
https://www.pobal.ie/FundingProgrammes/Seniors%20Alert%20Scheme/Pages/Seniors%20Alert%20Scheme.aspx
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NEW LOCAL BUS ROUTES in Monaghan TownThe Transport Co-Ordination Unit (TCU) which looks after rural transport in Co Monaghan has introduced a local bus service around Monaghan town. There is a small fare for using the service – but when you count in the pay parking charge, it’s well worth using. If you’re over 65 with a free bus travel pass, you and your companion may use this service for free.
You can download a copy of the timetable here, so you can print it out and keep it handy.
In the meantime, this will give you a quick idea of the service, and how to contact it:
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What’s Going On?__________________Monaghan Volunteer Centre News__________________
Here is a sample of our new volunteer opportunities and upcoming events. There is more
information on www.volunteermonaghan.ie and on Facebook & Twitter
(@VolunteerMonagh).
An area organiser is required to help coordinate Lollipop Day in aid of Oesophagael
Cancer which takes place over the weekend of the 26th and 27th February 2016.
A volunteer photographer is available to deliver courses or take photographs for
groups. This person is also a drone pilot and can use this technology to take aerial
photographs.
SOSAD, the organisation which raises awareness of suicide and provides people with supports are seeking volunteers for a number of roles. Training will be provided by the HSE.
Monaghan Comhairle na nOg provides a forum for children and young people to discuss issues relevant to them. Volunteers are required to help facilitate youth group meetings.
A primary school in Castleblayney are seeking a volunteer to help out at their after
schools service. This role may suit volunteers with an interest in youth work or
education.
Monaghan Volunteer Centre are seeking new members to sit on their steering committee
which meets four times per year. The steering committee guides the work of the Volunteer
Centre.
The Charities Regulatory Authority hope to hold an information event in Monaghan town in late January. This event will cover topics such as registration and annual reporting.
For more information on any of the above contact Grace or Sinead at 047-
72191, [email protected] or call into us at Monaghan Integrated Development,
North Road, Monaghan.
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Thanks to Transition Monaghan for the following info. Please feel free to send in your own news on upcoming events etc
Sustainability Matters A Transition Monaghan Initiative Compiled by Mícheál Callaghan & Liam Murtagh
Competition to design a logo for the Climate Change Advisory Council: Open to all Primary School pupils in the Republic of Ireland. Substantial prizes for winning entrant and school. Closing date: 5pm, Monday, 21 December. See www.greenschoolsireland.org. Walking & Meditation: Wednesdays at 9am starting at Rossmore Park carpark, Monaghan. Open to all. Duration: c. 1 hour. Fee: €4. For details tel 086 3453319.Organic Farming Scheme Funding: Applications for second tranche of funding will close at midnight on December 31st. All applicants must be registered on www.agfood.ie. See ‘News’ at www.iofga.ie.Winter Solstice Events: See www.dochara.com for details of Ireland’s ancient sites connected to the winter solstice. Note that tickets for entering the tomb at Newgrange for sunrise on 21st December are already allocated. For details on the ‘Winter Solstice Experience’, a celebration of the year’s rebirth and renewal at Glebe House, Dowth, Newgrange see www.wintersolstice.ie.Better Energy Communities Scheme 2016: Funding of €20m has been announced by Minister for Energy Alex White TD. Last year almost €2.7million was invested in energy upgrades for homes, businesses and community facilities in Cavan - Monaghan with support from Carton Brothers Ltd, contributions from local chicken farmers and support of €800,000 from the Scheme. Preliminary submission dates proposed for the 2016 Scheme: Friday, 8 January to Friday, 12 FebruaryFor full details see ‘Funding’ at www.seai.ie. Entries invited for Green Awards 2016 from Travel, Tourism & Hospitality Businesses. Closing date for entries is Friday, 22 January. See www.greenawards.ie.Organic Centre (Co Leitrim): courses recommence in February. See ‘Courses’ at www.theorganiccentre.ie
PRE-CHRISTMAS EVENTS & PROMOTIONS
Designer Crafts at The Market House in Monaghan: Annual Christmas Craft Market is open daily until the Wednesday, 23 December. Opening hours are 11am – 6pm on Monday to Friday and 1pm – 6pm Saturday and Sunday. ‘Made in Monaghan’: a pop-up shop with local crafts in The Diamond, Monaghan. Open 10 – 6, Mondays – Saturdays until Christmas. See www.facebook.com/madeinmonaghan.
Carrickmacross Tidy Towns Calendar 2016: now available in local shops, with all proceeds going to the town’s tidy towns projects. See ‘News’ at www.carrickmacross.ie.Shop Local for Christmas: People are being encouraged to ‘shop local’ this Christmas to help keep money in circulation locally. For details on Monaghan Town see www.facebook.com/monaghanhasit.Details on Castleblayney's initiative at www.facebook.com/castleblayneyshopandstay. Trócaire Christmas Gift Ideas: Help people in the developing world. See www.trocaire.org/gifts. Irish Seed Savers Christmas Gifts: Ideas include fruit trees, garden accessories gift baskets and vouchers. 2016 workshops now listed. See www.seedsavers.ie.
Local Pre-Christmas Events: ‘Christmas Presence’ (Christmas carols & Christmas classics) in the New Garage
Theatre on Thursday, 17th at 8pm. Casteblayney Community Carol Service on Thursday 17th at 7.30pm in St. Maeldoid’s
Church, Castleblayney. Shambles Variety Market (Christmas Days) in Armagh on Friday 18th and Tuesday
22nd, 8am – 4pm. Christmas Carol Service in the Patrick Kavanagh Centre, Inniskeen on Sunday 20th at
6pm. Carols by Candlelight in Carrickmacross Workhouse on Tuesday 22nd at 7pm.
For details on the Co Monaghan events see www.events.monaghantourism.com or www.facebook.com/monaghantourism
While every effort has been taken in relation to the accuracy of notices, it is recommended that readers check relevant websites for up-to-date information.
Transition Monaghan is a voluntary community initiative promoting local and global sustainability. See www.transitionmonaghan.org and our Facebook page or email [email protected].
AND FINALLY.......
Remember to stay safe this Christmas - a few timely reminders below
From Monaghan Fire Service:
- Keep anything that can burn away from fires- Don’t overload electrical sockets- Keep candles in holders – or use battery operated ones- Get your chimney cleaned – Santa will appreciate it!- Use a spark guard on open fires- Turn off all electrics incl Christmas lights, chargers at night. Don’t leave
equipment like TV on standby (uses as much energy as leaving it on, so save yourself some money and switch it off)
Remember, a Christmas tree fire can destroy a room in less than 1 minute – keep your tree watered!
A Message From Monaghan Joint Policing Committee:
At our meeting on Tuesday last, we were shocked to hear from An Garda Siochana that there is an INCREASE in drink driving. Wise up folks! Ditch the car! ONE drink is too many!
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Christmas can be a very stressful time for families. Co. Monaghan has one of the highest levels of domestic violence in the country. Here is some advice from Tearmann Domestic Violence Service which you might find useful if you are in a relationship which is at risk of becoming dangerous over the festive period:
If you have been in or are living in a violent relationship, you need to look after your own safety and that of your children. You need to be ready to take action if you are at risk of being assaulted. Getting some useful items together in a safe place can help you later if you need to leave quickly.
Useful items to have ready:
o Medication for yourself and your childreno Medical Cardo P.P.S. numberso Children’s allowance and benefit bookso Bank, Post office, Credit union books (your own)o Marriage, Birth Certificates, Driving Licence and Passports (your own and children’s).o Identity card if appropriateo Money, Keys, Taxi/Refuge number.o Children’s favourite toys, soothers, blankets, bottles.
If you are in immediate danger leave everything; do not put yourself or your children at risk.
If you need safe accommodation, you and your children can seek shelter at your nearest women’s refuge.
o Drogheda Women’s refuge – 041-9844550o Dundalk Women’s refuge – 042- 9333245
o Navan Women’s refuge – 046-9022393o Women’s Aid – 1800 341 900
Tearmann offers a free, confidential service to women who are experiencing, or have experienced in the past – domestic abuse.
Contact Tearmann on 047- 72311 or at [email protected]
THAT’S ALL FOR THIS EDITION. Happy Christmas to one and all. NEXT ISSUE WILL BE ON FRIDAY 8th January. PLEASE HAVE YOUR NEWS IN BY 10AM ON the 8th TO ENSURE IT MAKES THE PRESS!
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