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Cavan Public Participation Network CPPN is a community elected body that aims to voice the needs of over 500 community groups in 3 pillars of networking, representation & training.

The Cavan Public Participation Network is an umbrella group of various county-wide organisations to promote democratic voice, participation and support throughout the network. Our work seeks to impact in a positive way on communities through the groups active from within them and support them in the form of information, funding access, networking and media coverage. Building resilient and sustainable community structures for the benefit of individuals within all Cavan's communities is the key drive of the Public Participation Network

This Tuesday at 6pm Johnston Central Library. A leading Swiftian Academic speaking on Gulliver's Travels. A few sandwich...
03/10/2026

This Tuesday at 6pm Johnston Central Library. A leading Swiftian Academic speaking on Gulliver's Travels. A few sandwiches and tea!!!

CavanPPN is seeking to develop a COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PANEL that can help input into the various consultations which a...
30/09/2026

CavanPPN is seeking to develop a COMMUNITY CONSULTATION PANEL that can help input into the various consultations which are advertised both locally and nationally. The Panel will consist of voices from a wide array of our member groups and help to ensure that each consultation submission includes as wide a demographic voice as possible from the PPN.

Key members will be asked to meet 4-6 times per year to input into a variety of strategically important consultations to the community sector for a period of no more than 2 hours arranged to suit their times at a central location in the county (refreshments served). Some consultations between meetings may require them to email their feed-back but we aim to make this as inclusive as possible without being too onerous to you.

If you are interested in being a voice for your community in influencing decisions through consultation then email us at [email protected] with the title CONSULT and we will be in touch. Numbers are limited and capped at 20 to ensure the panel can hear ALL voices at the table. No more than one voice per demographic can be included so more voices can add to the consultations.

Examples of demographics include: Disabilities, New Communities, Youth, Women's Interests, Older Persons, the 3 Areas of Cavan (Municipal Districts), LGBT+, Sports, Arts and so on.

Deadline for expressing interest is Friday October 30th at midday.

30/09/2026

Connect, contribute, and be part of the conversation at the Older Persons Council AGM. Join us at the Lavey Inn on Wednesday 7th October, hear about the work being done, and share your ideas for the year ahead. Everyone is welcome. We hope to see you there! Refreshments and lunch will be served.
Register at [email protected] or t: 049 4378370 / 4378543

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30/09/2026

📚 GULLIVER@300 – STILL RELEVANT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS?
Join us for the opening event of Cavan County Council’s Cultúr 2026 programme with a fascinating special talk by Dr Brendan Toomey, exploring the life, work and legacy of Jonathan Swift, the Cavan-born author of Gulliver’s Travels.

🗣️ Gulliver@300: Still Relevant After All These Years?

Dr Toomey will delve into the remarkable story of the man behind one of the most influential works in English literature and explore why Swift’s work continues to resonate today.

Poetry by Heather Brett and Noel Monahan.

Whether you're a literature lover, history enthusiast, Swift fan, or simply curious to discover more about one of Ireland’s great writers, this promises to be a fascinating evening!

🇮🇪 Bígí linn! We are delighted to present this event as part of Cultúr 2026, in association with Cavan Eco Féile.

đź“Ť Event Space, Johnston Central Library, Cavan
đź“… Tuesday 6 October
⏰ 6.00pm – 8.00pm
🎟️ FREE ADMISSION – BOOKING ESSENTIAL
Spaces are limited, so book your place now!

👉 https://www.eventbrite.com/e/gulliver-300-still-relevant-after-all-these-years-tickets-2002066249045

Join Cavan library today! Membership is completely free. Simply bring some ID and become a member and take advantage of all your local library has to offer.


30/09/2026

Cavan County Local Development (CCLD) marked an important milestone during Local Development Week, celebrating 30 years of local development, social inclusion and community partnership in County Cavan.The 30 Years Celebration brought together CCLD's diverse areas of work in one programme, providing....

30/09/2026

🎄 Vendor applications are now open!

We’re delighted to welcome vendors to the Ballyjamesduff Christmas Market 2026, taking place in St Joseph’s Hall on Friday 27th & Saturday 28th November.

We’re looking forward to bringing together another fantastic mix of makers, artists, crafters, bakers and food producers for two festive days in Ballyjamesduff.

Stalls are €20 per day, with each vendor allocated space for one standard 6ft catering table. Vendors bring their own table.

If you’d like to join us, please email [email protected] with a little information about what you make or sell, a few photos or a link to your social media page, and your preferred day: Friday 27th or Saturday 28th November.

To help us keep track of applications, all vendor applications must be made by email.

We’re looking forward to welcoming back familiar faces and meeting lots of new vendors this year too! 🎄✨

We've advertised this in our ENews for the last 2 weeks to YOUR community groups and local agencies and partners with li...
30/09/2026

We've advertised this in our ENews for the last 2 weeks to YOUR community groups and local agencies and partners with little feedback from either. Now, we open it to the public in the last couple days of consultation:

CavanPPN Seeks Your Input For 2027 Workplan

Under the Local Government 2014 Act Cavan Public participation Network is the
REPRESENTATIVE, NETWORKING, CONSULTATIVE & CAPACITY BUILDING
agency for community groups in County Cavan. As such, it has a program budget that supports these main pillars for the over 570 member groups and their core interests and issues.

Each year CavanPPN's staff seek ideas from a wide array of groups, partners and members of the public on what YOU want the PPN to work upon in the following year. The method is thus:

Sept 15-30th OPEN CALL FOR IDEAS
Oct 5-9th SCORING OF PROPOSALS BY STAFF AGAISNT RELEVANCE TO PPN MISSION
Oct 15th SCORED PROPOSALS SUBMITTED TO ELECTED SECRETARIAT OF GROUPS
OCT 19-23rd WORKPLAN & BUDGET DRAFTED
NOVEMBER: WORKPLAN & BUDGET SENT TO MEMBER GROUPS FOR PLENARY DECISION NOV 28th

Therefore, we are seeking our members and partners to submit their ideas for their PPNs 2027 Workplan. We will of course continue the main work of hosting 2 networking Plenaries per year and maintaining regular communications for members weekly as well as fulfilling our representative responsibilities to seek and support community voices on boards and committees. Other than these, let's see what ideas you have for us.

Email your ideas to [email protected] with the heading Workplan27 before midday on September 30th.

As Ireland celebrates its Presidency of the EU, it's worth noting that networks like CavanPPN have been listening to gra...
29/09/2026

As Ireland celebrates its Presidency of the EU, it's worth noting that networks like CavanPPN have been listening to grass roots members in rural Ireland on their feelings of the European project and how it has been, is and where it's going. Here are just some snippets from our Department of Finance funded report from last year.

Cavan County Local Development The Anglo-Celt Northern Sound FM Cavan County Council Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht National Economic and Social Council EESC - European Economic and Social Committee European Parliament

The Town & Village Renewal Scheme is open. It will focus on town centre regeneration and enhancing economic and social v...
29/09/2026

The Town & Village Renewal Scheme is open. It will focus on town centre regeneration and enhancing economic and social vibrancy in line with Town Centre First Policy

Types of projects sought:
-Drive town centre regeneration.
-Support town/village centre plaza development.
-Develop green spaces/recreational amenities in town/village centres.
-Include an emphasis on climate action elements.
-Enhance streetscapes.
-Support the provision of infrastructure (e.g. public realm works, service provisions, canopies etc.) to facilitate town or village centre markets (e.g. farmers markets, open-air markets, local trader markets, artisan markets or similar);
-Upgrade/refurbish community centres.
-Bring vacant and derelict buildings and sites back into use as multi-purpose community spaces.

Grant funding for Main Scheme projects will range from €50,000 to €500,000.

Full details available at:
https://www.cavancoco.ie/news/2026/town-and-village-renewal-scheme-2026/

As a hosted program of Cavan County Local Development it’s lovely to have your local PPN included, promoted and highligh...
29/09/2026

As a hosted program of Cavan County Local Development it’s lovely to have your local PPN included, promoted and highlighted at CCLD’s 30th anniversary celebrations today.
CavanPPN is the representative and networking agency for 573 registered member community groups in the county and social inclusion and inclusivity of your voice is paramount to our work. Thanks CCLD for including the county’s community network!

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