Episode 4 of the hugely successful ‘In Your Nature’ podcast series is available to download from tomorrow with this week’s ‘In Your Nature’ challenge to be found at Laois Heritage Forum social media. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #InYourNature to participate. Weekly prizes to be won.
As part of the ‘Keep Well’ campaign, the ‘Check-In’ initiative is particularly proactive in encouraging outreach to potentially isolated persons during this pandemic. The Check-In cards are being dropped off (a non-contact check in) to older and isolated people across the county by registered Laois Public Participation Network members.
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‘Gardening for Biodiversity’
Available for free from Laois County Council by emailing heritage@laoiscoco.ie and also available to download at www.laois.ie/heritage.
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If the bedroom walls had ears’ a six-episode podcast hosted by IMRO award winning broadcaster, Ann Marie Kelly is launching today with episode 1: Tobi A. The series platforms a group of young people finding hope and purpose and coming to wisdom on their individual and unique journeys.
This Podcast Series is available to download weekly on Spotify, Apple and Soundcloud with new episodes available over six weeks. The series is also airing every Monday at 7pm from March 15th on Ann Marie Kelly’s Midlands 103 The Open Door show.
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Registered members of the Public Participation Network will be delivering ‘Check-In’ cards to older and vulnerable persons in our communities, living alone or more isolated during this pandemic. This neighbourly non-contact check in invites people to stay connected and reach out if they need support.
This week Laois County Council is launching a new ‘Check-In’ initiative across the county as part of the ‘Keep Well’ Community Resilience Campaign. Registered members of the Public Participation Network will be delivering ‘Check-In’ cards to older and vulnerable persons in our communities, living alone or more isolated during this pandemic. This neighbourly non-contact check in invites older, vulnerable and isolated people to reach out and connect.
For more information on the ‘Keep Well’ campaign, go to https://laois.ie/keep-well/
This Keep Well campaign is brought to you with thanks to Healthy Ireland an initiative of the Government of Ireland with funding from the Healthy Ireland Fund and the Sláintecare Fund delivered by Pobal, administered by Laois County Council
Episode 2 of “In your Nature” podcast series is available to download from tomorrow on all leading podcast providers, including Spotify, SoundCloud and Apple Podcasts.
Each week there will be a series of “In your Nature Challenges” on Laois Heritage Forum social media relating to the theme of that week’s podcast. Use hashtag #InYourNature to participate. A prize will be awarded each week.
Launched by BirdWatch Ireland in partnership with Laois and Offaly County Councils.
Hosted by Laois native Ricky Whelan, Project Officer with BirdWatch Ireland, and the well-known media voice of Niall Hatch, Development Officer with BirdWatch Ireland.
This Keep Well campaign is brought to you with thanks to Healthy Ireland an initiative of the Government of Ireland with funding from the Healthy Ireland Fund and the Sláintecare Fund delivered by Pobal, administered by Laois County Council.
“Gardening for Biodiversity”by Juanita Browne which was launched in 2020 has been reprinted and copies are now available for free with a partner publication with wildlife information for children and colouring pages featuring the beautiful illustrations from the original book by Barry Reynolds. Available for free from Laois County Council and also available to download at www.laois.ie/heritage.
The reprint was funded by the Keep Well Campaign, with thanks to Healthy Ireland, an initiative of the Government of Ireland with funding from the Healthy Ireland Fund and Sláintecare delivered by Pobal, administered by Laois County Council.
This Keep Well campaign is brought to you with thanks to Healthy Ireland an initiative of the Government of Ireland with funding from the Healthy Ireland Fund and the Sláintecare Fund delivered by Pobal, administered by Laois County Council.
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Winners of “Design a Logo Competition for 5th & 6th Class Primary School Students” in Laois
The Community Section in Laois County Council are developing a logo for their Department. To assist with the development of their new logo they invited 5th and 6th class students from the primary schools in Laois to enter a competition to design a Logo. Gabija Appleby from St Josephs National School, Mountmellick, won an Apple Ipad Pro for her school. Andrew Coyne from Timahoe National School came joint second with Lucy Kelly from Killadooley National School, both students won a €200 book voucher for their school. All winning students won a €20 voucher each. A presentation of prizes was held on Monday 13th May in County Hall and was attended by the winners, their teachers and their families along with Cllr John Joe Fennelly, Leas Cathaoirleach of Laois County Council who presented the prizes. The entries were very impressive, communities play an important role in every aspect of our lives and it’s great to see that our young people know what community is all about.
Gabija Appleby from St Joseph’s Girl National School Mountmellick overall winner with Cllr John Joe Fennelly, her teacher and Principal
Andrew Coyne from Timahoe National School with Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr John Joe Fennelly, with his teacher and school Principal and Ms Pamela Tynan, Laois County Council
Lucy Kelly with Leas Cathaoirleach Cllr John Joe Fennelly, her teacher and Ms Pamela Tynan, Laois County Council
Prize giving ceremony
What’s it all about?
Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, today announced the launch of the 2019 Community Enhancement Programme (CEP)
The Community Enhancement Programme is funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development to provide funding towards enhancing the facilities available to communities. The Programme has a focus on supporting those living in disadvantaged areas.
Minister Ring said: “The CEP provides vital support to community groups in order to help them improve their facilities. It supports small-scale funding for projects which range from purchasing lawnmowers and IT equipment to minor renovations to buildings. Ultimately the Programme responds to local needs and also provides funding towards larger projects.
“These investments allow community groups to carry out the invaluable work they do on behalf of others in local areas throughout the country. The impact of the Community Enhancement Programme is considerable”.
The CEP was launched for the first time in 2018 and funded over 3,000 projects across the country. It was the result of the first significant exercise in the streamlining of schemes and programmes carried out by the Department of Rural and Community Development. It combined two existing schemes so that funding is now provided to improve facilities in a manner that is more flexible and responsive at a local level.
Who can apply? Any not-for-profit community or voluntary group can apply. Commercial organisations and individuals are not eligible for funding.
Closing Date Thursday 30th May 2019 at 5.00 pm.
You can download an application form C E P 2019 APPLICATION and Guidelines 2019
Application form and guidelines are also available from the from the Community Development Section, Laois County Council, by email at dce@laosicoco.ie or phone 057 8664206/8664169
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