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Unveiling Inequality: new report from National Action Group for LGBT+ Traveller & Roma Rights
The National Action Group for LGBTI+ Traveller and Roma Rights is proud to announce its publication of the Peer-Research Report “Unveiling Inequality – Experiences of LGBTI+ Travellers and Roma”
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School Climate Survey: being LGBT+ in school: BeLonGTo report
Yesterday, BeLonG To LGBT+ Youth Services launched their 2022 School Climate Survey in partnership with the Teachers College, Columbia University. This trailblazing report uncovers the
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Spring Chickens – the programme from now till Christmas!
After one final change due to popular demand…here is the Spring Chickens programme from now till Christmas!
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Minceirs Whiden survey and event
Minceirs Whiden (‘Irish travellers Talking’) are currently undertaking a Strategic plan and are hoping to launch this in early 2023. However, this process needs your
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New LGBTI+ Youth Group for Youghal!
We’re delighted to announce that a new LGBTI+ Youth Group for Youghal will be starting soon. Following Cumann na Daoine’s pilot ‘Big Creative Project’ in
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CnD Women’s Group presentation to Youghal RNLI
In June 2022, the CnD Women’s group launched a publication ‘The Legacy Project’ which was the result of a series of storytelling workshops led by
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Youghal’s Energy Audit from Blue & Green Network – read it here!
In 2021, Youghal Blue & Green Network commissioned an Energy Audit for Youghal, supported by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) and PlanEnergy.
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Keep well, keep warm and be energy efficient: SEAI Winter Workshop series
The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) are running a series of Winter Workshops: these 10 workshops will run online across Winter into Spring 2023,
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Spring Chickens Get Crafty for Hallowe’en!
It was Hallowe’en fun all round at this week’s Spring Chickens, with artist Susan Spillane guiding the making of splendid Hallowe’en wreaths and horseshoes. The
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Youghal Energy Audit launch and EirGrid Roadshow: coming soon!
Youghal’s Blue & Green Community Network (also known as the Youghal Sustainable Energy Community) presents the Energy Audit Report for Youghal alongside EirGrid’s Energy Citizens
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Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland need puppy fosterers!
arah Buckley is the Volunteer Support Officer with Autism Assistance Dogs Ireland, and she is putting out a request: As a national charity based
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Youghal FRI podcast ‘Talking to Teens when Money is Tight’
Youghal Family Resource Initiative (FRI) share their latest podcast here: https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-8xinb-12f121c A handout is here for ease of access: Talking to teenagers & children when money
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Pooling our Potential: Community LGBTI+ Seminar this weekend
On Saturday 22nd October, Clonakilty will be the place to be for Seeding the County’s LGBTI+ Seminar ‘Pooling Our Potential’. This free event will take
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Pooling our Potential: LGBTI+ Seminar this coming Saturday
Next Saturday, 22nd October, sees Seeding the County’s first community-based, community-led seminar at O’Donovan’s Hotel in Clonakilty, Co. Cork. Sited here as being ‘midway’ across
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Your Heritage Revisited
By popular demand, the CnD Women’s Group are hosting a second showing of Michael Hussey’s local heritage film, based on some of the many photographs
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Helping Your Child Adapt to Change: Youghal FRI
Change is uncomfortable for all of us but is a normal part of life and something we all adjust to. How we as parents adapt
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Zero Waste Festival tomorrow
It’s nearly here – Youghal’s first ever Zero Waste Festival! Come on up to Youghal GAA on Saturday 1st October from 12-4pm and join in
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Zero Waste and the Return for Change Scheme
With the Government’s publication of regulations for the Deposit Return Scheme (19/11/21), Ireland has made a significant step forward from discussion to the legally binding.
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Zero Waste Festival nearly here!
Only a week to go before Youghal’s first ever Zero Waste Festival takes place! Held at Youghal GAA this is a fun way to find
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LGBT+ Rainbow Cafe is back!
Back to meeting in persona t last, LGBT+ people, friends and allies are invited to join us at the Rainbow Cafe in Cumann na Daoine
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Zero Waste festival in Youghal: what’s that about?
The Zero Waste Family Festival being held at Youghal GAA on Saturday October 1st from 12-4pm promises to bring a wealthy of knowledge and new
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Zero Waste Festival come to Youghal for the first time!
October is National Reuse Month, and to celebrate it, Youghal Blue & Green Community Network is hosting a family festival to share some ideas with
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LGBT+ research – calls for participation
It’s encouraging to see the focus on LGBT+ research over the past while. Research only works well when people participate, so we hope you’ll take
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Cumann na Daoine is a community based organisation in Youghal, Co. Cork, Ireland. We set out to provide programmes that will empower people to help themselves and each other. We strive to give people a voice, building community confidence and creating awareness of social issues. The spirit of the project is to reach out to all, enhancing skills and giving people belief in their own dignity and self worth. We aim to break down barriers by listening to, and accepting, each others differences. We work from the principles of equality and inclusion and adhere to the community development principles of empowerment, participation, education and collaboration. We are committed to providing a safe, accessible, welcoming and confidential environment for people to explore and value their own power.