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Changing Ireland BLOG: Town’s spirit rises as volunteers show up with tea and chocs
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Town’s spirit rises as volunteers show up with tea and chocs. Working on a shoestring budget, sustained by tea bags, mars bars and a good sense of humour, Borrisokane Community Forum is doing what was done by paid local community workers until recently. Volunteers in Borrisokane are showing that a huge amount can be achieved by local people working together,. 8221; said forum chairperson Miriam Lewis and fellow-volunteer Catriona Lennon. 8221; said Miriam. The whole process o...
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Changing Ireland BLOG: February 2014
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Young, unemployed, angry and calling for action - one person's experience. VIVIEN WHELAN SPEAKS OUT. Vivien Whelan from Wexford. Is angry about being long-term unemployed, yet remains positive about the future - once people realise they must take action. If you've an interest in seeing this country facing up to long-term youth unemployment, Vivien's article gets to the heart of the challenge at a personal and societal level and comes highly recommended. Reflecting afterwards...
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Changing Ireland BLOG: Publication of Mid-Term Review imminent
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Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Publication of Mid-Term Review imminent. It has been confirmed that a much-anticipated report on the Local and Community Development Programme will be published shortly. Clodagh McDonnell, Principal Officer with the Department of the Environment, Community and Local Government, stated:. 8221; she said. IF POSSIBLE, GIVE YOUR NAME AND WHERE YOU WORK. GO ANONYMOUS IF NEED BE. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Zen and the Art of Local development. Where do you read yours? VIEW O...
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Changing Ireland BLOG: Workers’ concerns to be addressed “shortly” - Minister
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Workers’ concerns to be addressed “shortly” - Minister. Follow-up sought after first union-dept meeting. Darragh O'Connor of SIPTU. SIPTU and Department representatives met on September 24 to discuss issues arising for workers from the rolling out of proposals in ‘Putting People First’ particularly “alignment” (closer ties between local authorities and local communities as part of the broad programme for reforming local government). 8217; ‘Will there be redundancies? He said th...
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Changing Ireland BLOG: Ecoeye inspired by Tipperary's community energy scheme
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Wednesday, February 5, 2014. Ecoeye inspired by Tipperary's community energy scheme. Duncan Stewart sees groundswell build in face of "massive change”. RTE’s Ecoeye on Feb 4. Showcased the work of an unique LCDP-supported community energy project in North Tipperary. Reflecting afterwards on this and a project he visited on Inis Mor, presenter Duncan Stewart said, “I believe we’re on the cusp of a massive change… it’s slow but it’s coming.". The programme is available to view for 3 weeks on the RTE Player.
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Changing Ireland BLOG: Experience points to embracing our urban cowboys
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Tuesday, October 22, 2013. Experience points to embracing our urban cowboys. Reframing sulky riding in a positive context. Anyone who’s seen the video of sulky riders taking over both sides of the Cork-Mallow road would be inclined to think sulky racing was a menace. Indeed, prosecutions did follow, an outcome welcomed as much by community groups as by the general public. She argues that, “. The issue of horse ownership should never have become a negative issue.”. ANIMAL WELFARE and CIVIC RESPONSIBILITY.
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Changing Ireland BLOG: Asylum seekers take court action over direct provision
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Monday, October 21, 2013. Asylum seekers take court action over direct provision. A family of six has taken a High Court challenge against the Government’s direct provision scheme under which asylum-seekers are provided with accommodation and a small weekly allowance while their applications are being processed. They argue that direct provision violates their rights to private and family life under the Constitution and the European Convention on Human Rights. Step into my shoes! There is no doubt we Iris...
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Changing Ireland BLOG: Young, unemployed, angry and calling for action - one person's experience
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014. Young, unemployed, angry and calling for action - one person's experience. VIVIEN WHELAN SPEAKS OUT. Vivien Whelan from Wexford. Is angry about being long-term unemployed, yet remains positive about the future - once people realise they must take action. If you've an interest in seeing this country facing up to long-term youth unemployment, Vivien's article gets to the heart of the challenge at a personal and societal level and comes highly recommended. THIS IS A NEWS BLOG.
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Changing Ireland BLOG: Changing Ireland magazine editor's response to 'Breaking Crime' (Limerick)
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Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Changing Ireland magazine editor's response to 'Breaking Crime' (Limerick). The editor of national community development magazine ‘Changing Ireland’, based in Moyross, Limerick, has written to TV3’s chief executive, David McRedmond asking for improved treatment by the station of disadvantaged communities. He has also produced a video response to the first installment of the 'Breaking Crime' programme broadcast on TV3. 8220;I have asked that TV3 take on board the fact that there...
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Changing Ireland BLOG: Mounttown’s late-night soccer heroes
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Wednesday, October 23, 2013. Mounttown’s late-night soccer heroes. Oasis Project 5-a-side team - Winners of Dublin's Late Night Soccer League. Boys known for getting up to far more than mere mischief on the streets of south Dublin are heroes in their communities now, having switched from the streets to become aces on the football field, taking home the champion’s cup. Romy Carroll from Southside Partnership reports:. 8220; We’ve done the community proud. 8221; said Oasis player Zach Doolin. The final was...
