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Discounted Insurance For Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations
Insurance Savings up to 50% for Community, Voluntary and Charitable Organisations
JLT Ireland is delighted to announce that we can provide discounted comprehensive insurance to the community, voluntary and charitable sector through our specialist division of experts.
“In Our Shoes” Theatre Company: Performance of "You Wish"
In April 2009 Anne walked into her local bank to open an account. Their response was: “… we are advised not to open accounts for people like you”. Needless to say Anne was furious, which she expressed in one of the most memorable letters ever written. Anne is the secretary of a group of self advocates called the Peoples First Group, who meets every Tuesday to discuss the interests and the challenges of their lives. Anne’s actions inspired the Group to start theatre as the platform of their abilities not their disabilities and a vehicle to address some of their issues. They called it “In Our Shoes” and asked local theatre-based learning company, toBE to support and manage their project. And that was only the beginning…
Rathkeale Youth Project Open Night
Monday 15th March, 6-8pm
All Welcome!!!
New Sevillanas Dance Class - Saturday
Get ready for Feria or just have fun learning the lively traditional Spanish dance Sevillanas, in Smtihfield's brand new arts and cultural workshop Space 54.
Newstalk: Global Village is Radio Activism Programme
Saturdays, 7pm – 9pm
South Dublin County Council – Jobot's Access All Areas
South Dublin County Council is delighted to announce the release of Jobot’s Access All Areas. The game, which has been released online via http://accessible.southdublin.ie, highlights features that ensure equal access to facilities for a wide variety of users with varying abilities. From accessible parking bays, automated gates, and loop systems at public desks, to adaptable kitchens and Braille and tactile signage
Unique online Irish Local Community Hub launched – mylocaltown.ie
A new community portal has been launched that provides an interactive community website for every village, town and community in Ireland. As well as local listings, there’s the ability for users such as for local groups and organisations such as sports clubs, charities, churches, schools, libraries and special interest groups to add their own content and information – news, events and announcements etc.
The Ulster Bank Sir George Quigley Award 2010
The annual Ulster Bank Sir George Quiqley Award aims to support community groups and charities in their ambition to achieve long-term sustainability.
Applications are now being accepted from suitable community and voluntary groups from the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland for this award. There will be one grant of €10,000 or Sterling equivalent to the winning organisation.
Closing date: 19 March 2010
EIL Intercultural Learning Travel Awards 2010
Are you somebody who would benefit from a challenging adventure in another culture? Do you know somebody who has an interest in learning about global issues? If the the answer is yes you are invited to apply or, to encourage somebody to apply, for one of the 31 full or partially funded awards available this year. Fully funded programmes including exciting locations such as 6 weeks in Japan, 4 weeks in Ecuador, 8 weeks in Mexico and 10 weeks in Argentina amongst others and these lucky award winners will have all their programme cost, including flights, accommodation, meals, travel insurance etc covered by EIL Intercultural Learning.
DEBRA Ireland: Office space to let
DEBRA Ireland currently has a number of desk spaces to rent in the Rathmines area (across from Portobello College). If you are a small organisation looking for affordable office space this is perfect for you. Desk space is available on a short or long term basis to suit your needs.
To make and appointment to view or for more information please contact Lynn Donovan on 01 412 6924 or email lynn@debraireland.org
