The launch coincides with the 21st anniversary of the Men’s Health Forum in Ireland, an organisation that HSE Health & Wellbeing partners with, to deliver a programme of activity to support men’s health. It includes the publication of two research reports: 1. Comprehensive Trends Report that describes changes in significant markers of men’s health on… Read More »
An additional €1.7 million is being provided by the Government to support community and voluntary groups to deal with COVID-19. The funding, under the COVID-19 Emergency Fund, is in recognition of the important role played by community and voluntary organisations across the country as we head towards the Christmas period. The additional investment was confirmed… Read More »
Irish Water deals with 2,000 sewer blockages caused by wipes every month To launch the fifth year of the Think Before You Flush campaign, Clean Coasts in partnership with Irish Water are inviting the public to join the celebration of World Toilet Day on Thursday November 19. The United Nations’ World Toilet Day celebrates toilets… Read More »
Four enterprise centres in Leitrim have received a boost of funding under Enterprise Ireland’s Enterprise Centres Fund. €333,295 is winging it’s way to the county to help enterprise centres in Carrick-on-Shannon, Drumshanbo and Manorhamilton provide resources, space and services to Leitrim businesses. The Hive in Carrick-on-Shannon gets the biggest slice of the fund with €139,637 of… Read More »
Applications are invited from Community and Voluntary Groups based in Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim who wish to avail of grants under the above scheme. Applications should be received by the respective county office no later than Friday, 18th December 2020. Please see the list of offices below. Community Education Funding Guidelines 2021 Community Education Scheme 2021 Application Form Scéim… Read More »
Aim To raise awareness and a better understanding of dementia in our communities, and inspire individuals and organisations to take actions to include and support people with dementia and their families. Online training for ·Individuals ·Staff members of public and voluntary led services ·Local businesses ·The wider community Training content ·Facts about dementia ·Signs and… Read More »
The government’s Be Winter Ready campaign aims to assist households in preparing for severe weather and coping with it when it actually happens. By taking some simple steps you can reduce the impact of such events. During periods of severe weather, it is important to obtain the latest information, through listening to the weather information… Read More »
Leitrim Development Company is aware of the financial challenges that groups are facing from the prolonged Covid-19 restrictions. During this time social enterprises are having to dig deep to survive and find new ways of providing vital services. The Development Company wants to support you with an opportunity to discuss your challenges and ambitions and get… Read More »
Grow Remote is an Irish non-profit running in 130 local communities. Grow Remote has already provided training to those who are unemployed to over 200 people. In response to the latest lock down measures, the course is opening for applications for a fully funded, online course in remote… Read More »
Leitrim County Council has been successful in securing funding totalling €267,907 for a total of 8 projects out of a total of 10 submitted for consideration under funding announced yesterday (2nd November) by Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, The funding announced by the Minister totalled over €4.1 million in funding to support… Read More »
This grant is funded through The Social Inclusion Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2015 – 17 and is funded by the Irish Government and co-funded by the European Social Fund and includes a special allocation under the Youth Employment Initiative.
