PEACE PLUS Programme Stakeholder Events

PEACE PLUS is a new EU cross-border programme that will contribute to a more prosperous and stable society in Northern Ireland and the Border Region of Ireland.

The programme will achieve this by funding activities that promote peace and reconciliation, and contribute to the cross-border economic and territorial development of the region. It will build upon previous PEACE and INTERREG Programmes.

We are seeking your input to help shape the content of this programme.

A series of information events are taking place between December 2019 and February 2020, running from 6pm-8pm, with registration from 5.30pm.

To register, click on one of the below links, which will lead you directly to EventBrite.

The stakeholder engagement process will start on 10 December 2019 and end on 25 February 2020. Full documentation, including a response form, will be made available on https://seupb.eu/peaceplus on 10 December 2019.

If you would like additional information please email PEACEPLUS@seupb.eu

If you would like additional information please email PEACEPLUS@seupb.eu

Date	County	Venue	Register
Tue 10 December	Donegal	Jacksons Hotel, Ballybofey	Click Here
Wed 8 January	Leitrim	Lough Rynn Castle, Mohill	Click Here
Thu 9 January	Sligo	Sligo Park Hotel, Sligo	Click Here
Mon 13 January	Derry – Londonderry	Lodge Hotel, Coleraine	Click Here
Wed 15 January	Monaghan	Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan	Click Here
Thu 16 January	Cavan	Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan	Click Here
Mon 20 January	Derry – Londonderry	Guildhall, Derry-Londonderry	Click Here
Tue 21 January	Tyrone	Corrick House Hotel, Clogher	Click Here
Thu 23 January	Fermanagh	Killyhevlin Hotel, Enniskillen	Click Here
Mon 27 January	Down	Burrendale Hotel, Newcastle	Click Here
Thu 30 January	Antrim	Tullyglass Hotel, Ballymena	Click Here
Tue 4 February	Armagh	Armagh City Hotel, Armagh	Click Here
Wed 5 February	Antrim	Belfast City Hall, Belfast	Click Here
Thu 6 February	Louth	Ballymascanlon Hotel, Dundalk	Click Here

 

 

 

Make Way Day 2019

Monaghan County Council is proud to support County Monaghan Disability Network & Disability Federation of Ireland
#MakeWayDay 2019

Make Way!

on our streets for people with Disabilities.
You can support Make Way Day by Joining County Monaghan Disability Network on the streets

• Monaghan town 11am Outside National Learning Network Building, The Diamond

• Carrickmacross 11am & 1.30pm CTEK Building (beside Library)

• Clones 1.30pm Outside Cairde Centre

Thursday September 26th 2019

#makewayday aims to raise awareness of the obstacles people face in public areas

 

Make Way Day 2019 (MS Word)

On Monday 15th April in the Four Seasons Hotel, past and present members of 2^nd Monaghan, Monaghan Town Scout group, travelled from near and far to attend the launch of a very special book.

75 years of Scouting Memories from a Border Town is a publication that was produced as part of a project that Monaghan County Council in partnership with 2nd Monaghan, Monaghan Town Scout group undertook with funding from the European Union’s PEACE IV Programme, managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB).

Project Background

The aim of the book was to capture memories and stories of the generations past and present who at one time were involved as a beaver, cub or scout themselves or had been a volunteer or leader with the group. In compiling the book, the group carried out a series of intergenerational events and activities in which stories, memoires and photographs were captured and collated. Very special thanks were given to all the boys and girls who assisted with carrying out interviews and took a real interest in listening to scouting stories from our past.

As invited guests arrived on Monday evening, they were treated to a wonderful array of musical talent from beavers, cups and scouts of the current group. MC for the evening was Donal Mc Elwain, current scout leader. Donal began by welcoming Leo Colton, current cub to the stage, who commenced proceedings by leading in the Scout prayer. Fiona Mc Entee, Youth Development Officer with Monaghan County Council was then invited up to outline the background to the project. Uniting Generations Together Peace IV project delivered several projects across the County. “The scouting together project was just 1 of 6 projects which brought younger and older people together to engage in activities of interest, allowing integration and breaking down barriers”, Fiona stated. Last year a call out was made for submissions, intergenerational events were hosted in the Scout den and a cross border event took place in Castle Saunderson. Over 80 scouts attended this event from both sides of the border, all sharing stories and participating in activities together on the day. Fiona acknowledged her gratitude and appreciation to current group leader, Donal Mc Elwain and cub leader John Mc Mahon “without Donal & Johns knowledge, enthusiasm commitment and assistance we wouldn’t be here today launching this wonderful book”.

75 years in the making

John Mc Mahon, current cub leader than took the audience through the history of the establishment of the group in Monaghan. “Three uniformed boys wearing the orange and green neckerchiefs of the Cavan Troop of Catholic Boy Scouts arrived in Monaghan Town on bicycles completing one of their First-Class Tests, which required a journey of 30 miles. The month was April and the year was 1944.” John continued “it so happened that Gerard Magill and Philip Mac Dermott were very interested onlookers as they had been previously discussing the possibility of reforming the scouts in Monaghan. And the rest, as they say is history! There was great excitement among the youth in Monaghan when they heard that the scouts were being formed and at the first meeting of the group in St Joseph’s Hall on the 4^th May 1944 nearly 50 boys were present.

Memories Recalled

Since the purpose of the Intergenerational project was all about younger and older past and present members meeting and sharing stories of their time in scouts, it was fitting that, invited to speak next was past member Benny Mc Aree and current member Jamie Mc Elwain. Benny recalled happy times spent competing for the inter-patrol, much coveted “Shield” over many weeks in various disciplines. The highlight of the scouting year was the annual camp and as Benny outlined “for a young boy back then you may as well have been going to far off Africa, such was the excitement of heading to camp. It was all you talked about all year!”. Jamie Mc Elwain informed us that he joined beavers when he was just 6 years old. Having worked his way through cups and now scouts he is now in his 9^th year as a member of 2^nd Monaghan, Monaghan Town Scout group. He recalled the many fantastic leaders who had been assisting the groups over the years and the many friendships he has made. He had fond memories of scout camps and skills learned and looks forward to many more happy years within the scout movement in Monaghan. He concluded with a very apt quote from Robert Baden Bowell, founder and first Chief Scout of the world-wide Boy Scout Movement, “We never fail when we try to do our duty, we always fail when we neglect to do it”.

Official Launch

Cathaoirleach of Monaghan County Council, Cllr David Maxwell was invited on stage to officially launch the book. Before carrying out the official proceedings he was happy to let all present know what he too had been a scout in his younger days! Recounting some his memoires, he was with the scout group till he was 17 years old. Annual camps, weekly challenges and firm friendships were made. “I made many friends in scouts, that I would still call friends today, although some of them could be in all parts of the world, the friendships are still strong and due to our many years and happy memories in Scouting in Monaghan”. A special word of thanks was given to past scout, Ellen Mc Ateer who designed the beautiful front cover of the book.

The evening concluded with refreshments and circulation of copies of the book to all present. Over a cup of tea, there was lots of laughter as those present scanned the many old photography’s included in the book. Monaghan County Council wish to express their sincere thanks and appreciation to the work of all the volunteers down through the years who dedicated their time and commitment to the 2^nd Monaghan, Monaghan Town Scouts.

 

Monaghan County Council

Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2019

Expressions of Interest are being sought for Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2019.

The Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2019 provides funding for rural towns and villages for delivery of projects in 2019 and 2020.

Successful proposals will demonstrate close collaboration between communities and business interests in the design and delivery of proposed projects and must have the support of the Local Authority.

An outline of the 2019 scheme and the Expression of Interest application form can be downloaded from the Community Development Section of the Monaghan County Council and here:

2019 Town And Village Scheme Outline (PDF)

2019 Town And Village Expression Of Interest Form(MS Word)

 

All interested Town/Village Groups/Community Groups/Development Associations should complete the Expression of Interest form and return to the Community Development Section, Monaghan County Council, County Offices, The Glen, Monaghan, Co. Monaghan H18 YT50 or email completed Expression Of Interest to townandvillage2019@monaghancoco.ie no later than 5pm on Friday 24^th May 2019.

It is essential that project promoters consult with the relevant Municipal District Office of Monaghan County Council while preparing an Expression of Interest and prior to its submission.

National Bike Week, which takes place annually, returns to Monaghan this June from Saturday 22^nd – Sunday 30^th June  2019.

Bike Week provides opportunity for  some fun-filled family events, as well as catering for leisure cycling enthusiasts.

Monaghan Sports Partnership, on behalf of Monaghan County Council is coordinating local events and we would like to invite the local community to get involved.

If you would like to host a Bike Week event in your area or for a specific group of people, you are invited to apply for funding towards organising local fun cycling events for public participation

Events may include such activities as:

Family fun cycle, Cycle challenge 5km, 10km, 20km, Cycle to Work, Leisure cycling involving community groups (e.g scouts, youth clubs etc.) Cycle for your breakfast/lunch/BBQ /picnic etc.

Mystery/History/Scenic Tours of area (guided/self-guided) – Discover ‘Place’, Treasure Hunt , Bike orienteering, Women Only events, Group cycles:-  active retirement groups, nursing homes, work colleagues (lunchtime fitness) etc.

Mountain bike rides, Road rides, Tandem Bike events for the visually impaired etc. Cycling events for children/adults with a physical/intellectual disability

The list is endless

Funding available may be somewhere in the range of €200 to €500 per group/event, depending on the number of applications received.

Please see the application form along with terms and conditions here: Bike Week Local Group Application Form (MS Word)

Closing date is Friday 10^th May at 5pm.

Completed application forms should be returned to Monaghan Sports Partnership, c/o Ballybay Civic Centre, Main Street, Ballybay, Co. Monaghan or via email (signed and scanned) to info@monaghansports.ie

 

MONAGHAN LOCAL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (LCDC)

Community Enhancement Programme 2019

 

Monaghan Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) announces the launch of the Community Enhancement Programme for 2019.

 

Organisations eligible for funding include:

• Locally based community and voluntary groups in disadvantaged areas,
• Not-for-profit organisations, and
• Government Departments and State Agencies.

Those not eligible for funding include:

• Commercial organisations, individuals and for-profit organisations.

Projects or elements of project of a capital nature may be funded.

 

Note: Requests for assistance usually exceed the funds available. Applicants should be aware that the Programme is likely to be oversubscribed.  Therefore all applications fulfilling the conditions may not be successful or may be for a lesser amount.

 

Applications will be evaluated by the LCDC to ensure eligibility and consistence with the Local Economic and Community Plan 2016-2021 (LECP) which can be viewed at the following link https://monaghan.ie/communitydevelopment/local-economic-and-community-plan-lecp/

Deadline for receipt of applications is Thursday 30^th May 2019 at 5pm

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Full details and guidelines on criteria and application forms are available by contacting:

Monaghan County Council, Community Development Section on 047 73720

or cep2019@monaghancoco.ie

Or by downloading the forms here

Monaghan Community Enhancement Programme Application Guidelines 2019 (MS Word)

Monaghan LCDC Community Enhancement Programme Application Form 2019 (MS Word)

Monaghan Community Enhancement Programme Application Guidelines 2019 (Irish Version) (PDF)

Monaghan Community Enhancement Programme Application Form 2019 (Irish Version) (PDF)

There was a huge attendance at the launch of Scotshouse Community Text Alert on Wednesday night, 20th March 2019. The meeting was attended by well over a hundred people, who were keen to sign up to the new county-wide service which is being backed by Monaghan County Council and An Garda Síochána in an innovative move which co-ordinates the 26 local text alert groups which are active in the county. The scheme also enables people living in parts of the county which are not covered by an active community alert group to also receive Garda alerts, effectively extending Community Alert to cover the entire county for the first time.

Speakers at the meeting included Carol Lambe, Community Development Officer for Monaghan County Council, who oversaw the development of the Monaghan Community Alerts project. She explained that people with smartphones can access the service by downloading the Komeer app onto their phone, and searching for ‘Monaghan Community Alerts’, then entering their email address or joining up through their Facebook account. People who don’t have a smartphone can receive the service to their ordinary mobile phone as a text message. To sign up to receive the service as a text user, you must complete a Sign-Up form and return it to either the Council, your local community alert group or a Garda station. Sign up forms are available in all Garda stations and Council offices and libraries, and from local Community Alert committee members.

Also speaking in Scotshouse was Garda Crime Prevention Officer, Sgt Mick Duffy, who had brought along the Property Marking Machine to demonstrate how it works. This is another project which has been overseen by Monaghan County Council, and which grew from the Joint Policing Committee, in response to an identified need to find ways to prevent crime, especially theft in rural communities. The machine stamps the item owner’s Eircode into the item. Warning stickers and signage then are used to draw the thief’s attention to the fact that the items are marked, to deter thieves from targeting the property in the area. It also makes it very simple to re-unite a person with their property if the Gardai recover stolen goods, as the Eircode immediately links that item back to where it came from.

Sgt. Duffy demonstrated how quick and easy it is to mark items, and Chairman Eoin Condren confirmed that the Committee intends to book the property marking machine very shortly, taking another step towards making Scotshouse one of the safest places to live in County Monaghan.

The property marking machine is available free of charge to communities, sports clubs and businesses who want to mark items they feel are at risk of theft. It can mark anything from mobile phones up to trailers. To book the machine, phone the Community section in Monaghan County Council on 047 30500 and ask for Fionnuala Mulligan or Carol Lambe.

 

CLÁR FUNDING SCHEME 2019

CLÁR is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in areas that experience disadvantage at Schools /Community Facilities. CLÁR 2019 includes new measures to support rural communities. Measures 1, 2 and 3(c) will be managed by Monaghan County Council and Measure 3 (a) & (b) will be managed directly by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

The measures being funded under 2019 CLÁR Funding Scheme are:

Measure 1:       Support for Schools/Community Safety measures
Measure 2:      Play Areas (including Multi-Use Games Areas)
Measure 3:      Community Wellbeing Supports (new in 2019), comprising:

a – First Response Support

b – Mobility and Cancer Care Transport

c – Sensory Gardens

 

Measure 1       Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures

Up to 90% funding available

 

Eligible Interventions:

• Amber Safety Lights
• Child Safety Lights
• Speed Safety Lights
• Pedestrian Crossings
• Access footpaths
• Bus Shelters
• Car Parking Facilities
• Public Lighting

Grant Range varies but up to € 50,000

 

Measure 2       Play Areas (including Multi Use Game Area – MUGAs)

Up to 90% funding available

Grant Range € 5,000 to € 50,000

 

Measure 3 (a & b) Community Wellbeing Supports

a – First Response Support Measures

b – Mobility & Cancer Care Transport

Managed directly by the Department of Rural & Community Development, Rural Schemes, Government Offices, Ballina, Co Mayo F26 E8N6 – Phone – (076)1064900

 

Measure 3 (c) Community Wellbeing Supports

c- Sensory Gardens

This year’s programme will also, for the first time, provide funding for the development of specialist sensory gardens and complementary play equipment. These gardens are designed to stimulate the senses and can be of benefit in enhancing the quality of life for people with a diverse range of life challenges.

 

Measures 3a and 3b will mainly be operated directly by the Department of Rural & Community Development and will be open to established organisations/groups that operate entirely on a voluntary basis, and who are involved in (i) emergency rescue/first response efforts or (ii) in the provision of transport services, free of charge, to people requiring wheelchair accessible vehicles to access day care or other medical therapy or respite services and/or those requiring transport to/from hospitals for treatment under the National Cancer Care Programme.

Measure 3(c) will be operated by Local Authorities as lead partners, in cooperation with voluntary groups involved in the provision of services for people with disabilities. Any group considering a project for inclusion under Measure 3 (c) must consult with the Municipal District Office for the area in which the proposed project is located.

Application forms and guidelines are available on www.monaghan.ie  or by email to clar2019@monaghancoco.ie

Completed Applications for Measures 1, 2 and 3(c) should be returned to, CLÁR 2019 Applications, Community Development Section, Monaghan County Council, The Glen, Monaghan.

 

Closing date for receipt of applications by Monaghan County Council is 12 noon on Monday 8^th April 2019.

 

Applications received after this deadline will not be considered.

 

Download Forms and Guidelines here:

Clár Map (PDF)

Measure 1: Support for Schools/Community Safety Measures Application Form (MS Word)

Measure 2: Support for Play Areas (including MUGA’s) Application Form (MS Word)

Measure 3(c) Community Wellbeing Support – Sensory Gardens Application Form (MS Word)

CLÁR 2018 Measures Guidelines (MS Word)

CLÁR List Of DED’s (PDF)

Funding for National Community Weekend – May 4th – 6th 2019

 

 

This week, the Minister for Rural and Community Development, Mr Michael Ring, TD, will launch a National Community Weekend, to be held for the first time over the May Holiday weekend, 4^th to 6^th of May 2019.

Monaghan Local Community Development Committee will be asking local communities to come up with ideas for events in their areas.  Events can be centred around food, sport, the environment or health and culture.

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 will take place over the May Holiday weekend of 4th to 6th May 2019. The success of this initiative will lie in having local communities come together to plan events that will work best for their area. This celebration belongs to everyone.

We will not tell communities what they should do, events will be very much driven by communities. These could include themes around sport, history, baking, anything that will help neighbours to come together.

The event is a chance for people to foster a sense of helping each other by coming together, not just on that day, but hopefully all year round. It’s the chance for everyone to get to know all members of their community, to reconnect with neighbours and have a celebration together that is open, inclusive and local.

Applications for funding to support local events is now open and will close on Monday 1st April at 5pm

Who can apply?

• Applications are welcome from community and voluntary groups/organisations and residents’ committees within County Monaghan.
• Applicants must register with County Monaghan Public Participation Network if they are not already registered:  https://ppnmonaghan.ie/contact-us/
• Applications to Community Development Section, Monaghan County Council, Glen Road, Monaghan, H18 YT50 or communitygrants@monaghancoco.ie by 5pm on Monday, 1st April 2019.

 

The Big Hello Welcome Pack and Event Invitations

The Big Hello Welcome Pack (PDF)

The Big Hello Event Invitation (PDF) 

Important Files

National Community Application Form (MS Word)

National Community Guidelines Monaghan LCDC (MS Word )

 

Data Protection

National Community Weekend Funding Scheme Privacy Notice

New Departure on Rights of Persons with Disabilities as Formal Committee Begins Work in Monitoring Ireland’s Obligations

 

Eleven people will today be formally appointed to serve on the first ever statutory advisory committee in Ireland to support monitoring of Ireland’s implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD).

The eleven members are appointed to their roles on the Disability Advisory Committee by the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission (the Commission). The Disability Advisory Committee, made up of a majority of people with disabilities is brought together by the Commission to support its statutory function of monitoring Ireland’s implementation of the UN Convention.

The CRPD was ratified in 2018 more than a decade after being first signed by Ireland and is now in force. Ireland is expected to produce its first report to the United Nations in Geneva on its implementation of the Convention in 2020. Article 33 of the Convention requires an independent mechanism to monitor the implementation, a role which will be fulfilled by the Commission.

The appointments to the Disability Advisory Committee are for a three-year term and come after an open competitive process. Eleven people are being appointed with a significant majority of members being people with disabilities.

Monaghan County Council is delighted the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission has appointed its Social Inclusion Officer, Bernie Bradley to the Disability Advisory Committee. Bernie has worked in the area of accessibility and equality for 25 years, working in both community and voluntary sector and public sector. Since 2004 she has worked in the local government sector leading significant cultural and organisational change in equality and accessibility in Monaghan County Council. Bernie has developed numerous policies and initiatives to improve accessibility for people with disabilities that have been implemented in local authorities throughout the country. Bernie holds a Master’s Degree in Public Management and a Professional Diploma in Human Rights and Equality. Bernie’s appointment is a reflection on the significant progress achieved by Monaghan County Council  in the area of inclusion, equality and accessibility in the county over the past fifteen years.

Speaking on the appointment, Monaghan County Council Chief Executive, Eamonn O’Sullivan, said “I very much welcome the appointment of Monaghan County Council Social Inclusion Officer Bernie Bradley to this very important National committee. It is a recognition not only of the important role performed by Local Authorities across the country, and by Monaghan County Council in particular, but to the many years of commitment that Bernie Bradley has given in her role in the Council as Accessibility Officer and Social Inclusion Officer. I wish Bernie well in her role and I am sure that she will be a very valuable part of the committee for its three-year term”.

As set out under Section 18 of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission Act 2014, the Chair and Vice Chair must be Members of the Commission.

According to Census 2016, over 13% or over 643,000 people in Ireland have a disability. Research published recently by the Commission with the ESRI has shown that people with disabilities continue to experience higher levels of discrimination compared to those without.

Emily Logan, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission stated:

 “The question of how Ireland meets its obligations under the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities must be put in the spotlight.  This new Disability Advisory Committee will be an important mechanism to ensure that the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission can fulfil its mandate to hold the State to account on the rights of people with disabilities.

“The Members of the Disability Advisory Committee bring with them significant personal and professional experience, and wide expertise in relation to the rights of persons with disabilities in Ireland.”

The full listing of the eleven Members being appointed is below, including biographies provided by the Members themselves.

Photos of the Members are available at the following link:

https://www.ihrec.ie/crpd/members-of-the-disability-advisory-committee/