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Castleisland club is boxing clever
A KERRY boxing club that was established in 2006 to assist integration between youths from the Travelling and settled communities has become a knockout success.
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Values & principles – “This is just the start,” says Ivan Cooper
Ivan Cooper, director of public policy at The Wheel, spoke at the launch to argue for why he felt the values and principles document was "very important". He said he could not "emphasise enough the entwined nature in the way the sector and the State collaborate in supporting people in communities and people in Ireland".
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Highlight your ideas for rural Ireland on Tues, Nov 15
If you have ideas for a socially inclusive rural Ireland, this event is for you. Next Tuesday, November 15 (from 10.30-12.30) ideas are being sought during an online forum organised by the Department of Rural and Community Development. It invites anyone who is “passionate about rural Ireland” to join the event to discuss key themes from 'Our Rural Future’.
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€50 million fund to support communities hosting refugees
- Major initiative to support communities that have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries - Funding for sports clubs, community organisations, transport infrastructure and local groups - Every local authority in the country to benefit
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Shamrock Squad working to make the outdoors accessible to all
An initiative founded by two women hoping to open up more outdoor spaces to children with additional needs was named the winner of the Champion Changemakers National Pitch-Fest in late 2022. Shamrock Squad Adventures, from RDI Hub and Dingle Hub in Kerry, received a prize bursary of supports and services valued at €10,000 to further develop their project.
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Empowerment
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Fórsa Section 39 workers move towards “indefinite strike action”
“For every member of staff freshly recruited, another experienced staff member is walking out the door. The situation is both unacceptable and unsustainable,” says Trade union Fórsa, complaining about unequal pay and conditions. Last Thursday (Jan 26) the trade union moved towards “indefinite strike action” involving hundreds of its members working in community and voluntary sector health services across the country. It is not immediate, however, nor is every county certain to be impacted.
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Shamrock Squad working to make the outdoors accessible to all
An initiative founded by two women hoping to open up more outdoor spaces to children with additional needs was named the winner of the Champion Changemakers National Pitch-Fest in late 2022. Shamrock Squad Adventures, from RDI Hub and Dingle Hub in Kerry, received a prize bursary of supports and services valued at €10,000 to further develop their project.
