DCN Links & Resources

The Hill Billy

Maybe take this off to another thread as it is bringing this one off topic.

swordsinfo

ok I'll kick it off from here -

I have created a site for the people of swords and would like to get peoples general feedback on the site

www.swordslife.com

one user has already said it is too heavyly weighted with ff news. Appreciate everyones thoughts inputs or ideas

Thanks
B

(that ok?)

cathy01

no, thats why I ask (is it) and not just say it is.Great news etc,
cathy

swordsinfo

not at all just thats where a lot of the news info is coming from - other partys and residents have submitted news also. I am trying to contact local residence associations to get closer to home news about day to day activities. But appreciate your comments!!

Chinafoot

Local author Patrick Touher will be in Balbriggan Library this week to give a reading from his new book "Scars That Run Deep". He'll also be giving advice on how to get published.

Date: Wedesday 6th August 2008
Time: 7pm
Venue: Balbriggan Library

There will be a wine reception afterwards.

CommInfo

Co-operation Fingal are offering the following series of community training sessions. All training is free to community and voluntary groups or any community member wishing to get involved in a new group. Training is on Tuesdays in Balbriggan Town Hall. Please contact Co-operation Fingal to book a place on 01 802 0484 or email hduffy@co-operationfingal.ie.

Places are limited so please book early!!!!

The following training sessions are being offered to community members;

23rd Sept
Committee Training
• Boards members’ roles and responsibilities.
• Roles of individual committee members
• Practical solutions to deal with typical problems arising

30th Sept
Community Supports
• Community Department of Fingal County Council
• Co-operation Fingal
• The Fingal Volunteer Board
• Regional Drugs Task Force

Find out what agencies are available locally in the North County Area to assist groups with community activities!!!!

7th Oct
Fundraising
• Research for sourcing funding
• Tips for successful fundraising.
• Good financial record keeping.


14th Oct
Citizens Information Training
• Overview of what the Citizens Information Centre offers the community.
• Particular focus on employment rights and employers duties


21st Oct
Child Protection
This training is essential for any volunteers working as part of a group or individual with children or vulnerable adults

11th Nov
Planning
• Learn about the planning process and different types of plans
• Understand the language of planners and how to engage with planners

CommInfo

If anyone is interested in child protection the date for this session is actually October 21st and not the 28th as above

Chinafoot

Thanks for that CommInfo. I've edited your post to give the correct date.

drjenbren

Do you enjoy singing? Want to join a choir?

The Fingal Chamber Choir, formed in September 2006, is based in north Fingal. Our varied repertoire runs from Bach to the Beatles and beyond, and we are committed to performing contemporary music of all genres.
Members come from many different backgrounds, but share high levels of experience and musicianship, and above all, a love of performing choral music. Those interested in singing with us should have
• an interest and commitment to choral singing
• a reasonable level of sight singing
• some choral experience and/or vocal training.

To find out more phone David Maxwell on 087 2909536
www.fingalchamberchoir.org

CommInfo

http://www.open4community.ie/fingal/

This is useful for Community Groups for searching for grants

CommInfo

Co-operation Fingal, the local community partnership for North County Dublin are offering training in preparation for the Charity Regulation Bill 2007. Community and voluntary groups locally with charitable status or who are considering an application for charitable status would find this training useful and essential for ensuring compliance with fundraising practices. The training will be presented by the Carmichael’s Centre, which is a centre for small voluntary groups. The two hour seminar will be informal and an interactive session with community groups. This will take place from 7pm – 9pm on Monday December 8th in Balbriggan Town Hall. If you would like to attend or enquire about anything please contact Helen the community projects worker in Co-operation Fingal on 01 802 08484 or email hduffy@co-operationfingal.ie. If you know of anyone who may be interested in this training please forward on this email to them.

CommInfo

St. Colmcille’s Parish Bethany Bereavement Support Group

Present a Seminar

‘Facing up to Suicide’


Venue –The Carnegie Court Hotel, North Street, Swords

Date and Time – Tuesday, 20 January 2009 – 7.30 to 9.30 pm

(Tea/Coffee served 7.15 p.m.)



Do you feel suicidal?
Are you trying to support a family member or friend who is suicidal?
Have you been bereaved by suicide?
Are you a professional providing counselling to suicidal people or victims of suicide?
If you answer yes to any of the above questions, then this seminar is for you and we extend a special invitation to you.

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Speakers: -

Rev. Dr. Tony Byrne CSSp and Sr. Kathleen Maguire who have been working in the field of suicide prevention/bereavement in Ireland and abroad for many years



Governor John Lonergan (Mountjoy Prison)


Mr. Michael Egan - founder ‘Living Links’ (see www.livinglinks.ie) whose organisation will help provide any ‘after-care’/’back-up’ which might be required after the seminar has taken place.

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The objectives of the seminar are –



To deepen public awareness of the problem of suicide -

common causes,

the suicidal mind,

the early warning signals,

and thereby reduce the number of people who die by suicide.


Suicide and grief will be discussed, as will a strategy for suicide prevention and intervention, and sharing conversations with suicidal people.


ALL WELCOME – Entrance Donation EUR 5.00

CommInfo

ERITREAN DAY

Saturday the 7th of March at 3.00pm, we are having an Eritrean day, so we can introduce our country’s traditions and cultures. We will have music, food, Eritrean Coffee and many other things. We will be delighted to see you.

Where: Failte Balbriggan Centre, Hampton Street, St. George’s Old School
T-No: 01 8020785

Unshelved

KEEP POOL IN SKERRIES

URGENT PUBLIC MEETING

THURSDAY 5TH MARCH 7.30 P.M.

ST. PATRICK'S SENIOR SCHOOL

POOL GRANT MAY TRANSFER TO BALROTHERY

YOU NEED TO ATTEND IF
YOU WANT THIS POOL IN SKERRIES!

ORGANZIED BY PUBLIC POOL LOBBY GROUP

Posted by Skerries Community Association
Visit www.skerriesca.com

The Hill Billy

The Parents' Association of St Moibhi's NS in Milverton are holding a fund-raising Pub Quiz in The Hills Cricket Club on 4th April at 8pm. Teams of 4 @ €10 per head. We'll find you a team if you don't have 4 people.

All welcome!

cathy01

Hi all, Im not sure if this is the correct place to put this , anyway.As part of the Balbriggan Summer Fest, there is a FUN RUN on .Its July 12 in Balbriggan .Its 6 k.
The proceeds can go towards two groups.
The remember us or , the group that Im involved with Fingal Autism .
If anyone would like to run , walk, job, crawl in the "run " could you let me know .We have sponsership cards ,which we can post out.You can Ring Audrey sheridan -Walsh if you want to get one . The run is open to everyone .
thanks,cathy

shaungil

A Public Meeting will be held to lobby for direct coach alternatives throughout the day from Skerries to City Centre for duration of the rail disruption.

Wed. 9th Sept. 8.30 pm in Skerries Harps GAA Clubhouse, Dublin Road.

As we are sure you are now aware, with the collapse of part of the viaduct between Donabate and Malahide in August, the train service between these points has been suspended. Early estimates from Irish Rail suggest it will take a minimum of 3 months to repair.
In the meantime, Irish Rail have put in place alternative travel arrangements for commuters living north of Donabate. However, Skerries commuters feel we have been given a raw deal with these arrangements as no direct service runs from Skerries to City Centre (unlike Balbriggan, Drogheda and Dundalk).
From speaking to many commuters, it seems the alternatives mean most people are spending an extra 30-60 minutes longer commuting every morning and evening due to the rail disruption.
If you want to have your say and have a much improved alternative service for Skerries please come along this Wednesday 9th Sept. to Skerries Harps GAA Club at 8.30 p.m. We can hear the issues people are facing and can then present them to our local representatives and Irish Rail as we seek changes for Skerries commuters.
All commuters welcome to attend to share views.
Many thanks
Skerries Train Users Group

CommInfo

[FONT=&quot]Parent & Toddler support group for parents of children with special needs[/FONT]

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Activities to Include:

• Baby Yoga
• Speech and Language
• Occupational theraphy
• Play Development

Starts Tuesday 29/9/09: For six weeks
Location: Foróige Club Balbriggan.
For More information Contact: Sarah McNally Or Helen Duffy
At Fingal Leader Partnership: 01 8020484

Funded by the Fingal Disability Network

CommInfo

[FONT=&quot]Intergenerational Photography Class[/FONT]

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[FONT=&quot]Classes will be held in Baldoyle Forum, [/FONT][FONT=&quot]Main Street[/FONT][FONT=&quot], Baldoyle. There is a cost per person for six weeks €20 and if participants have a digital camera they are encouraged to bring them along. If not, please still enquire as it’s not essential for participation. [/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]This project is run by Fingal LEADER Partnership. If you want to find out some more about the class, email hduffy@fingalleaderpartnership.ie or ring 01 802 0484 with any questions. [/FONT]

cathy01

Trevor Sargent has organised a public meeting Wednesday 30 September in the Seamus Centre in Naul at 8.30 p.m. to discuss the news reports of this toxic ash facility proposal at Hollywood (near Naul).

All welcome.PM me if you need any more info,cathy

LeoB

Family Table Quiz.

St. Maurs G.A.A club in Rush are holding their annual

Family Table Quiz
on
Friday 20th November
from 6.30.

The quiz will cater for all ages and is part of St. Maurs iniative to run functions for all the family. So need to hire a babysitter.
Questions on all topics from Barney and Balamory, Hanna Montanna to Mary Harney. T.V Soaps and all the usual. Plenty of spot prizes.

Everyone welcome.

CommInfo

The parent and toddler group detailed above is continuing on an ongoing basis.

• The ages catered for is from Birth up to 5years of age
• The areas catered for are Balbriggan, Skerries, Lusk, Rush, Naul, Stamullen
• The group now meets every Tuesday at PJ’s Playcentre and every Thursday at the Fóroige premises, Mill St, in Balbriggan. (beside Dominos Pizza)
• Each session runs from 10am to 12am on Tuesdays and Thursdays
• There is a cost of €5 per family per session.
• The aim of the “US TOGETHER” is to allow the child to have free play time, to make friends and grown and develop in a comfortable, safe space.
• Occasionally there will be information sessions from specific agencies on issues relating to the children and activities organise
• For the parents, there is the opportunity to meet other parents in a similar situation, share information, have a chat and a cuppa.
• Sarah McNally, the Advocacy work with Fingal LEADER Partnership will be in attendance at sessions to assist with answering questions parents may have in relation to entitlements, school placements etc.

If you would like to find out more information please contact Helen or Sarah in Fingal LEADER Partnership on 018020484 or Nora in Remember Us at 0860457003.

All are welcome and parents are encouraged to contact us with any queries no matter how small. This project is supported by the Fingal Disability Network.

Helmet

Charity Table Quiz


Thursday the 26th of November at 8.30pm


The Hamlet Bar
Castle Mill
Balbriggan

Plenty of great spot prizes


This event is organised on behalf of Cents2help, a charitable organisation helping the abandoned or neglected children in the township of Khayelitsha in South Africa. Every cent really does count so please come along to our Table Quiz for a fun way to raise some money.

Tables are €40 for a team of 4

Contact James@cents2help.com for further details

suzieb

ooooh i'll be there...my birthday on wed so few drinks in the local and good quiz wil get me in mood for weekend!

Thanks

Helmet

Great stuff Suzieb, please encourage others, it's for a great cause!

Helmet

IT'S TONIGHT!!!

Charity Table Quiz


Thursday the 26th of November at 8.30pm


The Hamlet Bar
Castle Mill
Balbriggan

Plenty of great spot prizes


This event is organised on behalf of Cents2help, a charitable organisation helping the abandoned or neglected children in the township of Khayelitsha in South Africa. Every cent really does count so please come along to our Table Quiz for a fun way to raise some money.

Tables are €40 for a team of 4

Contact James@cents2help.com for further details

Alan Farrell

I am very pleased to announce that the 3rd Annual Goal Christmas Mile at Malahide Castle will take place on Christmas Day at 11am, 2009.

Over the past two years we have raised over €12,000.00 for this worthy charity and this year we are hoping to beat our record, set last year at €7,500.00.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with the event, it is a charity walk on Christmas morning around a pre-set one mile course meeting at the Main Car Park, Back Road, Malahide.

This event is open to everyone from the committed runner to the Sunday afternoon walker so don't be shy.

Bring the kids, grandkids etc.

If you are interested in taking a sponsorship card, perhaps for your workmates, class mates or family, please get in touch.

Further information is available at www.alanfarrell.ie or www.goal.ie

Thank you.

LeoB

St. Maurs G.A.A Club
Annual Christmas Draw
This Saturday Night.
1st Prize Toyota Avensis or €20,000
2nd Prize €10,000
Over 300 prizes in all
Last few days for tickets. but them online at
www.stmaursgaa.ie

CommInfo

I would like to make you aware of a fantastic resource that is available through Fingal Development Board. The data hub has statistical information about Fingal which can be useful for backing up arguments for funding applications. It highlights where needs lie in the county by comparing individual DEDs (Electoral divisions) in terms of primary school numbers, affordable housing or pharmacies for example.

This link is www.fdb.ie/fingaldatahub and its easily accessed through an email registration. It’s the first of its kind in the country so why not take a look and hopefully it’ll be useful to you in the future. If you know of anyone else who may find this useful please pass on the link.

cathy01

Freinds of Autism and ADHD are having a bit of thing on Wednesday 16 december at 12 O Clock.They are going to be giving a donation to four Balbriggan charitys and everyone is invited to come along for some warm verg soup, tea/coffee and cake.
hope to see you there,
Cathy