Leitrim PPN (Public Participation Network)

Social Inclusion Winners and Runner Ups:- Love Where You Live Awards on Thurs night 10th Oct in Lough Rynn Castle, Mohill, a collaboration between Leitrim PPN (Public Participation Network) and Leitrim County Council Runner Up Manorhamilton Municipal District: 📢 Killenummery Women's Group Winner Manorhamilton Municipal District: 📢New Ballagh Centre Choir of Ages Runner Up Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: 📢Annaduff/ Drumsna Golden Age Winner Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: 📢Extra Special Parent & Toddler Group Runner Up Ballinamore Municipal District: 📢Carrigallen Tidy Towns Committee honoring Margo from Ukraine Winner Ballinamore Municipal District: 📢Fenagh Development Association Well done to all - a fantastic night of community spirit and awarding fantastic volunteers

Love Where You Live Awards Night - Community Achievement Winners and Runner Ups Love Where you Live Awards on 10th Oct Lough Rynn Castle Mohill, a collaboration between Leitrim PPN (Public Participation Network) and Leitrim County Council Runner Up Manorhamilton Municipal District: 📢The BeePark Community Centre Winner Manorhamilton Municipal District: 📢Tullaghan Development Association Runner Up Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: 📢Leitrim International Community Group - LICG Winner Carrick-on-Shannon Municipal District: 📢Mohill and District Heritage Society Runner Up Ballinamore Municipal District: 📢Drumreilly Active Age Winner Ballinamore Municipal District: 📢Keshcarrigan Development Association Well done to all, a great night of appreciation and community spirit.

What a brilliant night last night at the LOVE WHERE YOU LIVE AWARDS in Lough Rynn Castle Mohill, Co. Leitrim in collaboration with Leitrim County Council As the facilitator of Leitrim PPN (Public Participation Network) said in his address:- "Leitrim PPN are delighted to be involved in the “Love Where You Live Awards” which recognises community spirit, volunteerism, achievements and initiatives and supporting socially excluded groups in Leitrim. These awards recognise the huge contribution volunteers make in their local area." Well done to all the participants and winners Thanks to all the sponsors of spot prizes for the raffle:- Lough Rynn Castle, The Landmark Hotel, The Shed Distillery of P. J. Rigney Island Theatre Ballinamore, Aura Leisure, Seamus O'Rourke, Knights & Conquests Heritage Centre, Arigna Mining Experience THANKS TO ALL FOR A VERY SUCCESSFUL NIGHT. Lots of photos here https://lnkd.in/geNsekZw Department of Rural and Community Development Leitrim Volunteer Centre Leitrim Development Company Leitrim County Council

A great Day at The Wellbeing Fair in the Landmark Hotels & Suites Carrick on Shannon for Mental Health Week. This was a wonderful free event with great interactive workshops. Pictured are the organising committee :- representatives from Mental Health Ireland, Connecting for Life HSE, Leitrim PPN (Public Participation Network) Leitrim Development Company Leitrim Volunteer Centre Leitrim Development Company Leitrim County Council

Great connection for world mental health week at the connect café in the Island Theatre Ballinamore with Mental Health Ireland and Leitrim Development Company It's important to connect, stay active, take notice, keep learning and give Learn more here https://lnkd.in/e6WwN-qg... Mind your mental health & look out for each other

PEACEPLUS project briefings in the following locations: Leitrim Development Company Offices, 2 Church St., Drumshanbo on Mon 14th Oct 10.30am - 3pm & in the W8 Centre, Manorhamilton on Tues 15th Oct 10.30am - 3pm Leitrim County Council Leitrim Volunteer Centre Leitrim Development Company Aedin McLoughlin Gerry Creamer Brian Smyth

WORLD MENTAL HEALTH WEEK 2024 7th to the 11th October 2024   Leitrim Development Company, Mental Health Ireland, HSE connecting for life, Breffni Mental Health Association, Leitrim PPN (Public Participation Network) and a number of community organisations will be hosting events in Leitrim over the course of World Mental Health Week 2024 from 7th to the 11th of October. A series of talks, events, workshops and activities will be held during the week and will continue throughout October to promote positive mental health in Leitrim. All events are free. Be sure to get involved and take part in these events.   The Wellbeing Fair will be held on Wednesday 9th of October from 10am to 2pm in the Landmark Hotels & Suites in Carrick on Shannon. There will be a range of stands with information from all agencies working in the area of positive mental health and wellbeing. There are also four free workshops to choose from including: Mindfulness , Creativity for Wellbeing, Soundbath and an Art Workshop. Registration for workshops will take place on the day and will be allocated on a first come first served basis.   Raising Emotionally Healthy Children talk with Paul Gilligan will take place in the W8 in Manorhamilton on Tuesday 8th October 6.30 pm. Paul is author of two parenting books, Keeping Your Child Safe (2008) and Raising Emotionally Healthy Children (2015). He is an internationally recognised children’s rights advocate and a Fellow of the Psychological Society of Ireland. This talk will focus on children’s mental health, discussing the role of the parent or guardian in supporting a child’s mental health. Strategies and tools that parents and guardians can use to support their child’s mental health, as well as their own mental health. This talk is recommended for parents and all those who are caring for a child of primary or secondary school age. Booking is essential due to limited seats. Book your ticket on Eventbrite or call Carol @ 0862042628   Connect Café will take place on Tuesday 8th of October at 10.30am in the Island Theatre Ballinamore. The Connect Café will open up conversations and strengthen the connections with ourselves and others. Tea/Coffee are scones will be served.   Woodland Walks Woodland walks are based on Woodlands for Health which is a nature based intervention programme aimed at improving and maintaining good mental health. Walks will take place in Miltown Forest Manorhamilton on October 7th at 10am and Derrycarne woods on October 10th at 10am TBC Leitrim Development Company Leitrim County Council Department of Rural and Community Development Leitrim Volunteer Centre

Local Authorities are required to establish Strategic Policy Committees to consider matters connected with the formulation, development, monitoring and review of policy which relate to the functions of the local authority and to advise the authority on those matters. For the 2024 SPC elections, a total of 10 PPN Rep seats are up for nominations in all four SPCs of Leitrim County Council SPCs will normally meet about four (4) times yearly. Leitrim PPN are now seeking 10 SPC Reps:- Economic and Enterprise Development 1 x Community & Voluntary Pillar Rep Physical Environment 1 x Environment Pillar Rep 2 x Community & Voluntary Pillar Rep Local Development 1 x Community & Voluntary Pillar Rep 1 x Social Inclusion Pillar Rep Social Development 2 x Community & Voluntary Pillar Rep 2 x Social Inclusion Pillar Rep Leitrim PPN (Public Participation Network) will be accepting nominations for the above PPN Representative positions until 12pm on Monday 30th Sept 2024. Please share with anyone in your group who think would be interested and committed. Full details and application form https://lnkd.in/dpmz54Zf PPN Reps ensure that the voice of the local community is represented. Leitrim Development Company Leitrim County Council Department of Rural and Community Development Leitrim Volunteer Centre

Leitrim PPN (Public Participation Network) and Leitrim Development Company staff attended Cavan Disability Network Regional Networking Event today 24th Sept in the Cavan Crystal Hotel, Cavan The purpose of the event was to showcase examples of best practice in accessibility and inclusion, and to provide an opportunity for the exchange of knowledge and ideas. The event was part of Local Development Week which runs until 27th Sept. This week long celebration will spotlight the vital role Local Development Companies (LDC’s) play in building vibrant, inclusive ad sustainable communities throughout Ireland. Leitrim PPN were honoured to support and engage with other PPN's Cavan Public Participation Network and Westmeath PPN,and with Cavan County Local Development, Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities and Leitrim Sports Partnership. What a great event. 👏 From Leitrim at Cavan Disability Network are:- Karen Mc Partland Leitrim Association of People with Disabilities, Mary Mc Keon Leitrim PPN, Michelle Maguire Leitrim Sports Partnership, Mary Mc Girl Leitrim PPN & Michelle Mc Loughlin Leitrim Development Company Leitrim County Council Leitrim Development Company Leitrim Volunteer Centre Department of Rural and Community Development

Local Authorities are required to establish Strategic Policy Committees to consider matters connected with the formulation, development, monitoring and review of policy which relate to the functions of the local authority and to advise the authority on those matters. For the 2024 SPC elections, a total of 10 PPN Rep seats are up for nominations in all four SPCs of Leitrim County Council SPCs will normally meet about four (4) times yearly. Leitrim PPN (Public Participation Network) are now seeking 10 SPC Reps:- 📌Economic and Enterprise Development 1 x Community & Voluntary Pillar Rep 📌Physical Environment 1 x Environment Pillar Rep 2 x Community & Voluntary Pillar Rep 📌Local Development 1 x Community & Voluntary Pillar Rep 1 x Social Inclusion Pillar Rep 📌Social Development 2 x Community & Voluntary Pillar Rep 2 x Social Inclusion Pillar Rep Leitrim PPN will be accepting nominations for the above PPN Representative positions until 12pm on Monday 30th Sept 2024. Please share with anyone in your group who think would be interested and committed. Full details and application form on link below https://lnkd.in/eyhens9m Leitrim County Council Leitrim Development Company Leitrim Volunteer Centre