Author Archives: Teresa

Artist in the Community Scheme 2017

Leitrim County Council is now inviting applications for the Artist in the Community Scheme 2017. The Artist in the community scheme is a collaborative project between the group and the artist. Both the artist and the group’s knowledge, skills and experience are essential to make this an enriching and meaningful and lasting experience for everyone involved.… Read More »

2017 Sports Capital Programme

The 2017 Sports Capital Programme will be open for applications from 9am on Monday 23rd January 2017. The deadline for registration is 5pm on Friday 10th February 2017. If your organisation is not registered with OSCAR(Online Sports Capital register) by 5pm on the 10th of February, you will not be able to make an application.… Read More »

North Leitrim Network latest news

Local Homelessness Issues             Issues of local homelessness were discussed by representatives of voluntary and community organisations at Tuesday night week’s North Leitrim Community Development Network meeting in Manorhamilton’s Bee Park Community Centre. Concerns were expressed about the welfare of a number of people who are living “rough” in the Manorhamilton area as well as… Read More »

Research highlights Challenges for Community Centres in Leitrim

The South Leitrim Community Network, in conjunction with Leitrim Development Company, recently undertook research into community buildings in Leitrim which highlights a number of challenges for voluntary groups. The research which is entitled ‘Managing and Sustaining Community Buildings in Leitrim’ was undertaken in the context of cutbacks to the community sector and it set out… Read More »