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IRD
Duhallow is organising Composting Demonstrations which will assist
householders/communities to initiate their own composting facilities with
a view to improving the environment and reducing the cost of pay-by-weight
charges. Demonstrations are free of charge and all are welcome.
Composting Demonstrations will be held at the following venues from
11am - 2pm on:
Sat. 16th April, Rockchapel
Community Centre
Sat. 30th April, Lyre National School
Sat. 7th May, Aubane Old School
Sat.14th May, Freemount National School
Sat. 28th May, Pearse Memorial Hall, Boherbue
Please contact Carmel Galvin at
029-60633 for information.
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Tidy Town Workshops
These
workshops are for all community groups interested in enhancing the
appearance of their areas and harnessing the community spirit of their
area. Frank Donaldson of Donaldson Tourism & Heritage Consultancy will
hold a series of training workshops in association with IRD Duhallow. He
is a Tidy Towns Competition adjudicator.
Series 1:
This includes three workshops for those who did not enter the Tidy
Towns Competition in 2004.
The three workshops will be held
on:
Tue. 26th April at 8pm, Bruach na Carraige, Rockchapel
Wed. 27th April at 8pm, the Community Centre, Rathmore
Wed 4th May at 8pm, James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket
The content of these workshops
includes background to the Tidy Towns Competition, the Three Year Plan,
insurance and what does the adjudicator look at?
Series 2: These workshops will be held in May for villages that entered
the competition in 2004. Details will
be in the May Newsletter. Workshops will take place on 10th,
11th and 18th May at 8pm. Contact Carmel at
029-60633.
Sites available in Cullen:
Cork Co. Council has 7 subsidised developed sites
available in Cullen. Contact Carmel Galvin at 029-60633 or Cork Co.
Council at 021-4276891.
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Women’s
Health Conference
‘Is rurality a factor in determining women’s health?’
Fri. 15th April, 10am–4pm, Bruach na
Carraige Rockchapel
This
conference aims to increase women’s understanding of a community
development approach to women’s health and how important it is to respond
to women’s needs in a holistic woman-centred way. Guest speakers will
include: Dr. Joanna McMinn, National Women’s Council of Ireland and
Geraldine Luddy, Women’s Health Council. Admission is free and all are
welcome. Booking is essential as seats are limited. Contact Carmel
Galvin at 029-60633.
People Parenting Alone
The
Duhallow Lone Parent Support Network meets monthly in the James O’Keeffe
Institute, Newmarket. If you are a lone parent and would like to join or
to receive information on the Network, please contact Carmel Galvin at
029-60633.
Launch of Sheehy Skeffington
Monument
The
Duhallow Women’s Forum will launch a monument to the Irish Suffragette,
Hanna Sheehy Skeffington on Friday 27th May at 4pm in
Kanturk Town Park. Ms. Kathy Sinnott MEP and Ms Micheline Sheehy
Skeffington will perform the launch. All are welcome. Light
refreshments will be served. Contact Carmel Galvin at 029-60633. This
date is subject to confirmation and this event will be highlighted again
in our May newsletter.
Youth & Education Working
Group
Dyslexia Workshops for Primary School Pupils
From
Tuesday April 12th 2005, for 5 consecutive Tuesdays,
IRD
Duhallow Training Centre, Boherbue, 4-5pm
Organised by the IRD Duhallow Dyslexia Support Group, these workshops are
aimed at primary pupils with an assessment of dyslexia or specific
learning difficulty in reading. For further details, please contact
Duhallow Dyslexia Association, c/o Orlaith Hayes at 029-60633.
3rd Level Student
Support for Study and Exams
A Study Skills and Exam Techniques
Programme for third level students of Duhallow will take place in: The
James O’Keeffe Institute, Newmarket on Saturday 16th April
2005. This programme
will be facilitated by Counsellors from CIT and
is an initiative of the Millennium Education Fund Consortium, funded by
the National Development Plan under the Millennium Access Fund.
This workshop is free but registration is
required as places are limited. Please contact Orlaith Hayes at
029-60633 for information.
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Cork County Childcare Committee
Quality Awareness
Programme in Childminding
This
programme will run for 5 weeks, 1 evening per week from Monday 25th
April in the IRD Duhallow Training Centre, Boherbue. Topics covered will
include child development, nutrition, hygiene and wellbeing of children.
Managing Challenging Behaviour Workshop
2
workshops have been arranged for Wednesday 4th May in
Charleville from 9.30am-5pm & in Mallow from 7pm–10pm. Contact Sara
O’Mahony at 022-26648 to book your places.
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IRD Duhallow Enterprise
Working Group
Thinking of starting/expanding your business?
Do you
need guidance on any aspect of running your business? Would you like to
attend Business workshops and training programmes that will help you run
your business more effectively? IRD Duhallow is now taking bookings for
workshops and training programmes in Bookkeeping, Basic computers, VAT &
VAT returns, Taxation for small business, Company Employment Law and
Health & Safety.
Conversion from Single to
3-phase Electricity
Are
you a small business employing up to 10 people? Is your business in a
District Electoral Division within the CLÁR area? If so, your business may
be eligible to apply for CLÁR financial assistance for conversion from
Single to Three-Phase Electricity. Contact Catherine Crowley at
029-60633 for information or to book an appointment.
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Due to
insufficient numbers the following Saturday routes have been cancelled:
Kilbrin-Kanturk 11.30/12.15
Kanturk-Kilbrin
2.45/3.15
Kilbrin-Kanturk
3.15/3.45
Kanturk-Kilbrin
7.00/7.30
Freemount-Kanturk
11.30/12.15
Kanturk-Freemount
2.45/3.15
Freemount-Kanturk
3.15/3.45
Kanturk-Freemount
7.00/7.30
Every
Saturday Departure/Arrival
Ballydesmond-Castleisland 11.00/11.35
Castleisland/Ballydesmond
2.00/2.35
Ballydesmond/Castleisland
2.35/3.05
Castleisland/Ballydesmond
6.00/6.35
Cecilstown-Castlemagner/Kanturk
10.30/10.50/11.10
Kanturk-Castlemagner/Cecilstown 1.40/2.00/2.10
Due to
insufficient numbers this route will now run from Banteer only.
Banteer/Kanturk 10.45/11.00
Kanturk/Banteer
1.00/1.15
This service
can collect you at your door, ring 029-60648 to book your place. Students
€2.00 return €3.00 return up to 5 miles €5.00 thereafter for adults. Free
to Free Travel Passes holders.
D.A.R.T.
Regular Service
Routes
Departure/Arrival
Monthly on
Mondays:
Rockchapel-Tralee 10.30/12.00
Tralee-Rockchapel
4.00/5.00
Monthly On
Thursdays
Kiskeam/Boherbue/Ballydesmond
–Tralee 11.00/12.30
Tralee-Kiskeam/Boherbue/Ballydesmond 6.00/7.00
Advance
Booking is necessary as seats are limited.
Every Second
Monday:
Rockchapel-Newmarket-Kanturk
10.30/11.00/11.10
Kanturk-Newmarket-Rockchapel 2.10/2.20/2.50
Advance
Booking is necessary as seats are limited.
Tuesdays:
Kanturk-Banteer-Lyre-Nadd-Banteer-Kanturk 10.15/11.00
Kanturk-Banteer-Lyre-Nadd-Banteer-Kanturk 2.00/2.45
Ballydesmond-Kanturk 9.30/10.05
Via
Kiskeam/Boherbue 9.40/9.50
Kanturk-Ballydesmond via Boherbue, Kiskeam 12.30/1.05
Thursdays:
Cullen-Millstreet
9.30/10.30
Millstreet-Cullen
12.30/1.30
Fridays:
Kanturk-Cecilstown-Castlemagner-Kanturk 9.15/9.45
Kanturk-Cecilstown-Castlemagner-Kanturk. 12.20/1.00
Meelin-Newmarket 10.15/11.00
Newmarket-Meelin
1.20/2.05
Kanturk-Kilbrin-Kanturk 10.00/10.35
Kanturk-Kilbrin-Kanturk 1.00/1.35
Freemount-Kanturk
10.55/11.20
Kanturk-Freemount
1.45/2.05
Dromahane-Gortroe crossroads-Laharn-Cregane-Lombardstown-Mallow
10.15/10.40
Mallow-Lombardstown-Cregane-Laharn-Gortroe
crossroads-Dromahane 1.00/1.45
Every 2nd
Saturday
Rockchapel-Meelin-Newmarket 9.15/9.30/9.45
To connect
to Bus Eireann Service to Cork from Newmarket which leaves at 9.55 a.m.
Newmarket/Meelin/Rockchapel
6.30/6.45/7.00
If you need
to be collected on the route contact 029-60648.
We are
assessing interest in a weekly door-to-door service to Knocknagree.
If you are interested contact 029-60648.
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IRD Duhallow –
Second Rural Social Scheme
IRD Duhallow is currently
recruiting for its 2nd Rural Social Scheme. The RSS offers meaningful
employment (19.5 hrs/week), the benefit of a Class A PRSI stamp and farmer
friendly part-time work for farm families. To be eligible to participate
in the RSS a farmer must be in receipt of Farm Assist, or have a herd
number and be in receipt of one of the following long-term social welfare
payments; Unemployment Assistance, Disability Assistance or Unemployment
Benefit. Participants currently employed on the CE scheme may also
transfer to RSS. Spouses of eligible families may participate. Please
contact Ita or Sheila at 029-60633.
Farm Assist
Many
farmers are under financial pressure, you or someone you know may be
eligible and benefit from Farm Assist. Please contact Clare O’ Keeffe
at 029-60633 for further information and an application form.
Farmers Market
Each
Saturday from 10.30 to 12.30 the Duhallow Farmers Market takes place at
the indoor venue to the rear of Twohig’s Supervalu. New traders offering
a diverse range of organic fruit and vegetables, floral arrangements and
speciality cakes have joined. The Market also offers free range eggs,
broilers, organic lamb, honey, preserves, a selection of breads and fresh
cream products. Demand for locally produced vegetables still exceeds
supply. We are looking for more members to supply this niche market. If
you are interested contact Clare O’ Keeffe at 029-60633.
Duhallow Beekeepers Association
The
association has a well-established brand name, “Duhallow Honey” and
commands a strong retail customer base in Duhallow. If you would like to
get involved in the production of honey, please contact the number below.
Reminder: To all Beekeepers in Duhallow. The Varroa Mite
is in the area and all bees need to be treated. Please
contact Andy Bourke at 087-278 3807.
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IRD Duhallow Job Centre
Vacancies
- Childcare assistants and
play leader preferably FETAC Level II Course or equivalent
completed.
- Apprentice Carpenters year 1
and 2 together with fully qualified carpenters
- Office administration
position to cover maternity leave.
For information on any of the
above positions or to register with the Job Centre contact Diane Devitt
at 029-60633.
Back To Education Initiative (BTEI)
The
Back to Education Initiative aims to increase the participation of young
people and adults with less than upper second level education in a range
of flexible learning opportunities. Modules delivered will be Preparation
for work and career Information, Effective Communication, Personal
Development and Basic Office Procedures. If you are interested,
contact Diane Devitt at 029-60633.
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If you
have lost someone close to you and would like to talk to someone IRD
Duhallow Bereavement Support Group is here to help. Appointments can be
made in the strictest confidence by calling our support Helpline at (087)
6279000 between 7 and 9pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Alternatively you
can contact Diane Devitt at 029-60633.
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