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‘Mamma Mia – Here We Go Again’ tickets go on sale Mayo Roscommon Hospice Foundation are thrilled to announce that tickets for the "Mamma Mia - Here We Go Again" movie premiere in
Ballina have now gone on sale in the Hospice Shop in Ballina. All proceeds raised on the night go directly towards local Palliative Care Services. This
red Carpet event, complete with drinks reception and nibbles takes place on Friday, 20th July in the IMC Cinema Ballina.
BALLINA SALMON FESTIVAL
SWINFORD’S SÍAMSA SRÁIDE FESTIVAL
CROSSMOLINA’S HOMECOMING FESTIVAL
Explore the Route Millenia The Route Millennia Mayo Trail is a tourism trail that links six of the county’s premier cultural sites along a 60km trail of history, culture, exploration and learning, which is suitable for selfdriving, school tours and coach tours. The route links: l The National Museum of Ireland – Country Life at Turlough Park, Castlebar l The Michael Davitt Museum, Straide, l Foxford Woollen Mills
l Belleek Castle, Ballina,
l The Jackie Clarke Collection, Ballina l The Céide Fields, Ballycastle.
Taken together, the six Route Millennia Mayo destinations explore Mayo’s unique culture and heritage, from the Neolithic field systems of the first farmers six thousand years ago, to medieval armoury in the Marshall Doran Collection at Belleek Castle, to the events of 1916 leading to the foundation of the state in the Jackie Clarke Collection, to the working woollen mill in
Foxford, created by one of Ireland’s most determined, most forward thinking women, to Ireland’s National Folklife Collection in Turlough’s National Museum of Ireland – Country Life, to the story of one of the country’s greatest patriots in the beautiful Michael Davitt Museum. This wonderful initiative links some of most interesting and fascinating sites in Mayo and gives visitors to the county – and locals – the freedom to explore these treasures in their own time and at their own place.
The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2018-2022 is funded by the Irish Government through the Department of Rural and Community Development and co-funded by the European Social Fund under the Programme for Employability, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020
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Mayo North East provide support for Social Enterprise Development BY
Rita Hopkins
Social Enterprise Adviser, Mayo North East Leader Partnership Co.
Among the array of supports to community and individuals Mayo North East LEADER Partnership also provide support for social enterprise in North and West Mayo areas. In May, under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) we organised a workshop: Human Resource Management for Social Enterprise and Voluntary Organisations with HR consultant Mary Byrne from Byrne & Canavan. That workshop was held in Knockmore Resource Centre and was followed by a tour of the social
enterprise to raise awareness of the services and facilities available in Knockmore. That facility houses a state of the art gym, meeting spaces, meals on wheels service (that is operated daily), bingo, they have a large community hall, childcare facility and office space for rent. In June, based on the training needs analysis from social enterprises, we organised an advanced social media marketing course in Foxford Sports & Leisure Centre with Louise McDonnell from 2Market. Our overall aim is to work with social enterprises to increase awareness of the supports and services they provide and improve their sustainability. We provide one to one advice and guidance on business and marketing planning, area profiling, governance, financial and IT support. We can bring in
specialist mentoring when required. We organise employee and management training to suit particular needs of a social enterprise. If you manage a social enterprise in North Mayo our next North Mayo Social Enterprise Network is due to take place in Belmullet on July 19th and then the following meeting on September 20th in Killala. The new framework for Social Enterprise is due for publication by the Department of Rural and Community Development in the coming months. To coincide with this publication there will be seminars, awareness campaigns and conferences locally and nationally to raise awareness of this sector. Contact Rita Hopkins at 087 0507049 to register your social enterprise and receive information on upcoming supports and events.
Moy Innovations Ltd Ireland’s social light assembly and packaging services provider By
Vicki Tomlinson and Susan McCabe Moy Innovations Ltd. (formerly Abbey Wreaths) is located in the Moy Valley region. Three major life sciences facilities (pharmaceuticals and medical devices), owned by leading multinational corporations, support more than one hundred indigenous firms, which operate in a highly integrated local supply chain cluster. Moy Innovations Ltd has thrived in this environment since its inception in 2003. They provide light assembly and packaging services to customers across Ireland. Their social enterprise status allows them to serve as a highly reliable and cost effective light assembly and
delivery function. Consequently, they are capable of meeting customer needs, both regional and national, at highly competitive rates. packaging services provider. In recent months, Moy Innovations Ltd has pursued a strategy of rapid customer growth and transformation. They are now offering their socially responsible light assembly and packaging services to other sectors beyond their traditional life sciences customer base. At Moy Innovations Ltd they have a comprehensive insourced logistics and
ON THE MOVE To cope with the demand for their services, Moy Innovations Ltd has moved to a new 4,000 sq. ft. commercial premises in the Moy Valley Retail Park (pictured above), at Primrose Hill, Ballina. They have developed a purpose built facility that overlooks Irish Rail's freight Continued over page
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depot on the outskirts of the town. A bright and modern building, which includes large open plan production spaces, training room, extensive storage space and loading bays. The new facility can accommodate three separate production lines simultaneously. Moy Innovations Ltd. facilitates social inclusion for people in the locality by providing employment and work experience opportunities. They are a social enterprise, which means they are in business to improve society at large. They assist the wellbeing of people in the community from all walks of life by providing employment and work experience. Their profits are always re-invested towards fulfilling this aim. Many of their production costs are met by the Irish Government's Community Services Program (CSP) funding. Their low overheads are manifested in the highly competitive rates they can offer customers. DEDICATED WORKFORCE Customers know that they are working with a truly reliable supplier. They have an excellent workforce led by a committed management team. They have been serving a major multinational corporation in the life sciences sector for fourteen years. They are noted for providing quality products and a service that is reliable and consistent. Moy Innovations Ltd. is a Registered Limited Company. They have a highly engaged Board of Directors, which includes business people, accountants and health professionals. Due to their funding structure, they are subject to regular government audits and oversight.
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when you finish on the scheme? My priority is to get a job.
Honor Keogh (STAFF) Q. When did you start at Moy Innovation Ltd.? 12 years ago
ANN’S STORY Having this job is a great social outlet for me. I enjoy coming to work and I have made many friends with people enduring similar health problems. I am much better off financially since I started working here. I am able to pay my bills and enjoy a comfortable standard of living with less anxiety. Taking everything in to consideration, I feel that my job is tailored to my needs and has enormous benefits for me.
Upon visiting Moy Innovation Limited we got to speak to some of the staff.
Carol Reape (STAFF) Q. When did you start working here? I started working here 13 years ago Q. What is your position in the company? I make wreaths Q. How has working here benefit you? I earn money which means I can go on holidays and have my own car. Q. Were you treated any different to an able hearing person? No, I never have any problems at work. Q. Is it hard to communicate with able hearing person? Sometimes I can find it
hard to understand people. Q. What is your greatest strength? I’m good with people and I am very talented, I do a good job INTERVIEW WITH A TÚS SCHEME PARTICIPANT who wishes to remain unnamed
Q. When did you start? I started on the 4th December 2017. Q. Do you like it here? No not really. I am trying to get a transfer as I would rather be working outside. But for now it gets me out of the house. Q. What is your position in the company? General operative Q. What is your greatest strength? I am a very outgoing person who likes being outside. Q. What do hope to do
Q. What are your hours? 9am-5pm Q. What is your position in the company? General operative Q. Do you like working here? Yes I am very happy here, I love it as it is a really nice place to work. Q. Do you like helping people? Yes, and here we all help each other
Carmel Barrett, Moy Innovations Board member I feel lucky to work in this field and contribute to the creation of a positive working environments where there is support and understanding around mental health difficulties.
Bernie Supervisor of Moy Innovations Ltd I joined Moy Innovation Ltd in 2006 and have seen positive improvements in the life of many people during that time. Our work helps participants and staff members to improve their sense of self-worth and self-esteem. Our staff work very well as a team and encourage each other throughout the day. In the past, when we took on new and varied contracts, our staff always embraced these challenges. They quickly adapted to meet the needs of customers and get things done and surpass our customer’s expectations.
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Ballina Costume Company Words by
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‘Starrt Your Own Business’ B course in Ba Ballina allina
Date: Wednesday 18th 18tth July 2018 Time: 9.30am 9 30am to 5.30pm 5 30pm Venue: The Newman Institute, Ballina (on groundss off St Muredachs Cathedral) Light lunch provided. Free parking available BOOKING IS REQUIRED D: Places are limited. You must register in advance nce to attend this course. Contact: Niamh Charlton: Tel: 087 -6662340; Email: niam mhcharlton@mayonorrtheast.com with your name, contact number, business description on or details of business idea. The course is funded by Mayo North East under the e SICAP programme. The Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2018-2022 is funded unded by the Irish Government through the Department of Rural and Community Development and co-funded by the European Social Fund under the Programme for Employabilityy,, Inclusion and Learning (PEIL) 2014-2020 0
EUROPEA AN UNION Investing in your future European So ocial Fund
Susan McCabe The Ballina Heritage & Costume Company Ltd was set up on the 14th of March, 2000. It is a registered Company limited by guarantee. The Costume Company receives funding in the form of a contribution towards wages from the Community Services Programme (CSP). This programme is managed nationally by Pobal on behalf of the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection. The Costume Company is based in a historical building known locally as the old Parochial Hall on the corner of Kevin Barry Street, Ballina. The building dates back to 1906 – an apt setting for what lies beyond its doors, go inside and enter the world of make believe. The Costume Company is one of the few companies in Ireland that design and make costumes in-house. The costumes are of the highest quality, with all sizes catered for. The costumes are hired by festivals, musicals, plays and school throughout Ireland. Their range of costumes include L Heritage, Medieval,& International Costumes L Rock In Role, 50s, 60s, L Costumes for Musicals, plays, school productions, Lip Sync L Fun costumes for fancy dress parties, Halloween, Christmas and Easter The Company stock thousands of costumes in their Ballina shop. Rental fees are set to fit all budgets. They strive to provide the highest quality, service and value. Their inventory includes a full line of the finest professional make-up, hats, wigs, adult/children's costumes, feather boas, gloves, glasses, and other accessories, too numerous to mention ALTERATION SERVICE The company offer an alteration service to the general public, where customers can bring along their alterations, they do everything from a button in your shirt to the hem of your trousers, they take care of all.
Some of the fabulous costumes available at Ballina Costume Company.
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Children’s Craft Camps The camps were a new venture started in 2014, they are designed for children that enjoyed arts and crafts. The idea of the camps is to show children crafts that can be created from recycle materials. The popularity of the camps has grown and they now find themselves running up to eight camps a year rolled out over the school holidays period. The children are taught lots of new skills all while using their imagination and having fun. The next camp takes place on:
l 2nd – 6th July FOR 5-12 YEAR OLDS
l 23rd – 27th July FOR 12-16 YEAR OLDS
l 30th and 31st October FOR 5-12 YEAR OLDS Looking forward to the future – Ballina Costume Company just need the community to keep using their services.
l 8th and 15th December FOR 5-12 YEAR OLDS
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FESTIVAL FEVER GRIPS BALLINA By
Susan McCabe
Preperations are at an advanced stage for the 54th Ballina Salmon Festival, which takes place from 8th – 15th July 2018. Ballina Salmon Festival is one of the West of Ireland’s longest running family festival, attracting crowds of over 250,000 annually to the North Mayo capital. The festival, which first took place in 1964, is a family orientated festival, offering something for every age group. The festival was originally named the Moy Salmon Festival based on the fact that Ballina was home to one of the best salmon rivers in Ireland. This is still the case today and why Ballina is now known as the ‘Salmon Capital of Ireland’. Ballina Salmon Festival is proud of its diverse programme, community ethos and family focus. One third of the festival’s programme is dedicated solely to children, making Ballina the perfect holiday destination for visiting families. New events are introduced annually to keep the festival fresh and exciting. In working with local artists, musicians and volunteers including CE participants, the diverse festival programme showcases local talent, culture, heritage and the unique status as the Salmon Capital of Ireland. Ballina Salmon Festival is a time to welcome home our Mayo diaspora and open our arms to new visitors and if you arrive as a stranger, you leave as a lifelong friend.
HIGHLIGHTS In a throwback to festivals their opening day will take place on the River Moy In years gone by, The Moy Swim was one of the highlights of festival week, and the committee are delighted to be reviving the event this year as part of their opening day and look forward to a highly competitive race. The Ballina Agricultural Show return this year after a one-year hiatus, and will coincide with the start of the festival. There will be lots of different farming and gardening events taking place on the day, with children’s events, competitions, and lots more
On Sunday afternoon at Scoil Padraig Thinking Outside the Mud will take place. An absolutely cracking afternoon of fun and fitness challenges is in store as Ballina's biggest obstacle course challenges anyone who wants to take part! After their opening event on Sunday make a night of it with some live music in the town centre. Local band The Kerbs will provide the entertainment. Afterwards get your dancing shoes on for Ireland’s liveliest Celtic rock band Bog O’The Loughs live! MONDAY, JULY 9th Ballina is a town with a colourful, fascinating history dating back thousands of years. What better way to
learn about that history than to embark on a walking tour of Ballina with one of the town’s very own historians Carmel Hughes. Tours start at 11am sharp from Ballina Tourist Office, Pearse Street and admission is free. This year Ballina Salmon Festival is proud to announce a new and nostalgic event, recreating the glorious years of the Dance Hall Days with a twelve-piece Big Band and a fantastic mix of classic, national and local acts. This wonderful event will feature a stellar line-up from days of old right up to the present with special guests as follows: the world famous Jack Ruane Showband which will include Judd and Jack Ruane; Shaun O'Dowd (formerly Shaun O’Dowd & Ding-a-Ling); Keith & Lorraine Showband Show; Frankie McDonald, (formerly with the great Joe Dolan); The Conquerors Band featuring Tony Maher and Frankie Collahan; P.J Duffy, Pearse McNamara, Joe Ryan, John Haugh, Dave McDonnell and Peter McDonald. Dance floor, seating and licenced bar. Admission is €10.
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TUESDAY, JULY 10th At 7.30pm the annual Ballina Salmon Festival 5k (run/walk) Race will take place from Rouses Bar on Pearse Street. This event is held in aid of the River Moy Search and Rescue, a voluntary non-profit organisation that serves the local community. Following its phenomenal debut during festival 2017, A Night at the Proms returns for another year and this year it will be even bigger, better and more brilliant! Dress to impress for a red carpet choral extravaganza. No fewer than nine choirs (200 voices) will be represented on the night! Join MC for the night George Lee (RTÉ) and very special guests at 7pm. This is a ticket-only event. WEDNESDAY, JULY 11th One of the cornerstones of Ballina Salmon Festival, and an original concept, National Heritage Day is an immersive experience developed by the festival committee over 25 years ago. Done in costume, step back in time and learn the ancient crafts and feast your sense on the sights and sounds of a market day from the early 20th century. Live entertainment all day, featuring the Garda Band with a guest appearance from our own talented tenor, Garda Alan McGinty. Also on Wednesday and celebrating its 25th year, the Ballina Soroptomists host their Festival of Flowers in the Methodist Church. Another event not to be missed is a guided tour of St. Muredach’s Cathedral by the North Mayo/West Sligo Heritage group. Tours take place at 2pm and 5.30pm . THURSDAY, JULY 12th Country superstar Mike Denver brings his high-energy show, packed with hits to the
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CORE STAGE manned by
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Military Quarter, Ballina. Bring your dancing shoes! BBQ and games on-site. Please note that this is an alcohol-free event. Admission is €10 (children under 15 accompanied by an adult, €5). FRIDAY, JULY 13th Artists from all over North Mayo will showcase their amazing talents as we celebrate life through Irish music, song and dance at the Military Quarter, from 7.30 pm. In the Twin Trees Hotel, the owner of the most distinctive voice in Ireland, Seán Keane will bring his unique blend of traditional Irish, folk, country and blues to Ballina. This will
be a seated show, tickets €20. Concert starts at 8pm sharp. SATURDAY, JULY 14th Join up to 25,000 people in Mayo’s biggest street party! Enjoy an incredible explosion of colour, Latin rhythms, street theatre and dance at the electrifying Ballina Salmon Festival Mardi Gras. Round off your night with a magnificent fireworks display over the River Moy, against the background of the iconic St. Muredach’s Cathedral. SUNDAY, JULY 15th Round off an incredible week with one of Ballina Salmon Festival’s best-loved
Mayo’s The Core Music Project will feature daily lunchtime concerts featuring talented young musicians. The stage will also feature young performers from throughout the county of Mayo as The Core aims to provide a platform for young local musicians.
children's events the Teddy Bears Picnic at 2pm in our beautiful Town Park on the banks of the river. This is just a sample of what’s to come I haven’t even mentioned the Lady of the Moy competition, Mayo’s got talent, the Car Treasure Hunt and much, more. See our programme of events on the following pages.
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PRE-FESTIVAL EVENTS FRIDAY, JUNE 29:
Lady of the Moy 2018
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MONDAY JULY 9
WEDNESDAY JULY 11
10am - 5pm, Town Centre
All day
Supermac's Busking Competition (daily)
HERITAGE DAY
11am, Ballina Tourist Office
Historical Walking Tour of Ballina
at 8pm 11am - 12.30pm, Rouse's Bar
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Ballina Salmon Festival
THURSDAY, JULY 5 at 6pm
Community Riverbank Clean-up with River Moy Search & Rescue
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Memoir-Writing Workshops with Terry Reilly Lunchtime (12.30 - 2pm approx), Community Garden in the Jackie Clarke Collection
Live music at the Core Stage
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Ballina Town Centre 11:30am - 5pm, Methodist Church, Hill Street
Ballina Soroptomists Festival of Flowers 2pm and 5.30pm sharp
Guided Tours of St Muredach's Cathedral –
8pm, Ballina Arts Centre
10am - 5pm
Supermac's Busking competition
SUNDAY, JULY 8
TUESDAY, JULY 10
11am, Ballina Tourist Office
From 1pm on the River Moy
10am - 5pm, Town Centre
Family Fun Day
Historical Walking Tour of Ballina
Supermac's Busking competition
The Kerbs and Bog O'the Loughs Live Sunday afternoon, Scoil Padraig (Market Square)
Think outside the Mud 10am - 5pm, Ballina Showgrounds, Lord Edward St
Ballina Agricultural Show Agreat day-long programme, and we're looking forward to a great day of authentic Irish agri-fun. Admission €10 per adult. Children accompanied by an adult go free.
Live Music at the Core Stage 7.30pm, Rouse's Bar, Pearse St.
Ballina Salmon Festival 5k run/walk Great National Hotel Ballina (Doors 7pm, Show starts 8pm)
A Night at the Proms – Great National Hotel Ballina
Lunchtime (12.30 - 2pm approx), Community Garden in the Jackie Clarke Collection
Live Music at the Core Stage 2pm - 4pm, Glasgow Kennedy Centre, The Quay
Ballina Salmon Festival Tea Dance 8pm, The Military Quarter
Country and Western Night – Mike Denver live in concert 9pm, Ballina Arts Centre
Paddy Casey in Concert
FRIDAY, JULY 13 10am - 5pm, Town Centre
The Ardnaree Grand National
Supermac's Busking competition
An Evening with Gallery Press Poets
30th Anniversary Party Patrick McCabe
SATURDAY, JULY 14 10am - 5pm
Supermac's Busking Competition Lunchtime (12.30 - 2pm approx), Community Garden in the Jackie Clarke Collection
Live Music at the Core Stage Belleek Park, 7pm
Eamonn Joyce Memorial Cup 7.30pm, Market Square, Ballina
7:30pm, Abbey Street, Ardnaree
7pm, Ballina Arts Centre
8pm, The Twin Trees Hotel
The Hothouse Ballina
– A Night of Dance Hall Nostalgia
Lunchtime (12.30 - 2pm approx), Community Garden in the Jackie Clarke Collection
Ballina AC 10k Run / Walk
Paddy Cullivan's 'The 10 Dark Secrets of 1798'
THURSDAY, JULY 10
Eight 'til late on O'Rahilly Street
6:30pm / 7pm, Scoil Phadraig (Market Square)
8pm, Old Military Quarter
"Those were the Days"
Historical Walking Tour of Ballina
Festival Car Treasure Hunt
8pm, Ballina Arts Centre
Exhibition opening of 'Crossing the Firebreak' by Donald Teskey,
11am, Ballina Tourist Office
6pm - 8pm, Rouse's Bar
Seán Keane
8pm, The Military Barracks
The Moy Swim
Live music at the Core Stage
by the North Mayo West Sligo Heritage Group
Ballina Arts Centre at 7pm
2pm, The River Moy
Lunchtime (12.30 - 2pm approx), Community Garden in the Jackie Clarke Collection
11am, Ballina Tourist Office
Historical Walking Tour of Ballina 11am - 12:30pm, Rouse's Bar
Memoir-writing workshops with Terry Reilly
Supermac's Busking competition final 10:30pm
Festival Mardi Gras & Fireworks Spectacular SUNDAY, JULY 15 11am - 4.30pm, The Point, Quay Road
Family Fly Casting Open Day with Game Anglers Instructors Association and Inland Fisheries Ireland 2:00pm at the Tom Ruane Park, Sligo Road
The Teddy Bear’s Picnic
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Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners By Susan McCabe
Dolmen Rainbows Cleaners provides a laundry and dry cleaning service to individuals, business and large service industries in the North Mayo and the South Sligo area. They commenced operations in 1999, and have since grown from a minute operation to the largest laundry and dry cleaners in Mayo, if not Connacht. Their traded income together with the funds provided from Pobal has enabled the company to grow into the commercial business it now is. They specialise in cleaning items which other laundry operators have shown no interest in, in particular mop heads from hospitals and horse blankets and rugs. Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners have purchased a permanent home for the company at Unit 8a Moy Valley Retail Park, Ballina.
Interview with Collette and Michelle Upon visiting Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners I got to speak with Collette who has worked there for 18 years; and Michelle who has worked there for 15 years.
MISSION At Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners they recognise the value of every person and are guided by their commitment to excellence and leadership. They balance the continued commitment to the care of those most in need with the provision of services to the broader community. Building a work environment where each person is valued and respected and has an opportunity for personal and professional growth, demonstrating social responsibility through the just use of their resources. The commitment of their staff, volunteers, community partners and friends to their mission permits them to maintain a quality of presence and tradition of caring, which are the hallmarks of Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners. The Board of Directors has provided the company with the leadership to sustain and fulfil their mission, which is an integral part of Governance. The original concept for the company has been shared with the staff, volunteers and trainees in order that their commitment to valuing and respecting each person is maintained. Each action
Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners manager Collette with Michelle, assistant manager.
taken by the company in developing, resourcing, monitoring and evaluating plans to move the company forward is carefully planned by the Board of Directors in co-ordination with the manager to ensure input from all involved with the company.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners currently employ 12 part-time staff through the funding of six full-time equivalent (FTEs). Their staff are mainly comprised of individuals from socially disadvantaged areas and backgrounds and those with mental or physical disabilities. Job opportunities where mutual respect is key, where individuals with disabilities and disadvantages are given
Q. How did it all start? A. A manager in the HSE and private individuals got together to see how they could provide jobs for interested individuals that couldn’t get employment elsewhere. Q. Why was it set up? A. To provide employment for people with disabilities and the socially disadvantaged Q. Where do you get your funding? A. Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners is funded by Popal and topped up by the company. Q. What’s your favourite part of the job? A. Seeing people come in with a smile on their face, and meeting new people. Q. What is your greatest achievement to date? A. Helping people to reach their full portential.
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full training in a safe and appropriate environment and where each person is respected as an individual, working in an environment where they are encouraged and nurtured are non-existent outside of companies like Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners. Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners encourage each individual to work as part of a team where respect and appreciation is mutual. Each person works in an area where they have shown a particular skill or aptitude and full training is given in a safe and appropriate manner. This encourages the personal growth of the individual in areas where the individual is comfortable and is gaining a skill and the expertise which will provide them with an improved quality of life. Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners are funded for six FTEs and one manager. They currently employ 13 part-time employees and two full-time employees, together with varying numbers of trainees and individuals with them on rehabilitative training, Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners also employ individuals on the wage subsidy programme. One of Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners’ main aim is to provide more employment. Their staff has benefited from their success and currently are employed on the current living wage which has been one of the main aims of the company over the years. A priority of Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners is to sustain their workforce that they currently employ with Community Service Programme (CSP) and to continue to employ more staff. All levels of staffing have remained the same with regard to CSP and staff funded by Trading Income with one recent exception. In 2013, they accepted a trainee from Western Care (a local rehabilitative training centre), on work experience. As time progressed this trainee became part of the team and his confidence and aptitude for employment increased. This young man progressed to employment with them on a part-time basis with partial funding from the Wage Subsidy Scheme. On 31st December, 2016, he ceased employment with Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners as he secured full-time employment with a private company. This progress is a large function of this company – to provide support, confidence building and encouragement to
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Staff thoughts group interview
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I have completed and achieved my goals as a professional presser I want to stay here for as long as I can Working in Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners has given me independence the skills and confidence to find work else where. I have meet new people and have made life time friends
individuals so that they may find gainful employment in the future. They are currently now in a position to offer other suitable trainees part-time employment and hope to successfully repeat this process.
CODE OF GOVERNANCE The Board of Directors made the decision on the implementation of the Code of Governance once details of the code were made clear. As the Governance Code is for board members, managers, staff and volunteers of community, voluntary and charitable organisations, it was felt that it could be utilised as an invaluable tool in order that those involved could perfovhighest standards vpossible. It also ensures that all
stakeholders will have confidence in the company. Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners have just recently been accepted as being one of the 505 organisations that are compliant with the Governance.
THE FUTURE Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners continuously purchase additional machinery and equipment replacing some previously loved machins, which is now obsolete. In fact some of this machinery was purchased second hand by the company when it was first incorporated. It is the intentions of the Cleaners to continue in the upgrade of all their equipment to provide the staff with more effective and more appropriate, superior machinery. This will also allow the staff to upgrade their skills and allow for a more effective and valuable service. Looking towards the future Dolmen Rainbow Cleaners need the community to support and use the service. You will find them at Unit 8a Moy Valley Retail Park, Ballina, Co. Mayo. email: @dolmen.cleaners Call (096) 76752
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Friday, July 20th l 10.30am: Gardner’s World & Cake Sale – Town centre l 11am - 1pm & 2.30pm - 4.30pm: Elsa’s Art Workshop l 2pm: Live at 2, country music special l 7pm: Live Pig Racing – Chapel Street l 9pm - 12 midnight: Inferno Youth Disco – O’Malley’s Bar
Saturday, July 21st THE Crossmolina Festival is back this year with the emphasis on welcoming back old friends and family. The familyfocused, community-run festival promises more events than ever. The festival runs from Wednesday 18th to Sunday 22nd of July and caters for people of all ages. From fun sports and games for the children, and comedy and country nights for teenagers and adults, there is fun for everyone and this is a local festival not to be missed! The highlight of the festival will be The Homecoming Concert as Marc Roberts returns to his native town with his award winning show “A Tribute To The Music Of John Denver”. The concert will take place on Thursday, 19th July, tickets are currently on sale in Hiney’s Londis, O’Donnell’s Centra, Mulherns Gala and Ticketmaster.
HIGHLIGHTS Wednesday, July 18th: l 12 noon: Dance workshop – Town Hall l 2pm: Kids Sand Art Magic – Town Hall l 4pm: Hair & Make Up Masterclass with Hayley Coleman – Hiney’s Upper Deck l 8pm – Family Street Festival Church Street from 8pm
Thursday, July 19th l 11am: Puppet Show – Crossmolina Library l 1pm - 5pm: The Animal Roadshow l 7.45pm: The Homecoming Concert with Marc Roberts – Hiney’s Upper Deck
l 11am: Family Cycle – GAA pitch l 11am: Scenic Family Walk – begins at the Bothy in Letterkeen Wood l 2pm: Teddy Bears & Family Picnic The Playground l 9pm: Social Dance & Barbeque – Cawley’s Rakestreet l 11pm: Late N’ Live with Gorilla Radio – O’Malley’s Bar
Sunday, July 22 l 10.30am: Junior Fishing Competition – starts at Pier l 11am: Canoeing – Gortnor Abbey Pier l 11.30am: “We are Family Mass” – St. Tiernan’s Church l 1pm - 4pm: Family Fun Day (Sports & BBQ – Abbeytown/Abbeyview l 8.30pm: Singing Pubs Grand Final – O’Malley’s Bar.
€145k to disadvantaged communities in Mayo through Community Enhancement Programme Minister for Rural and Community Development, Michael Ring, has allocated €145,203 to Mayo under the community enhancement programme. More than €4.5 million will be provided to disadvantaged communities in rural and urban areas throughout the country through the Community Enhancement Programme. Typical enhancements under the community enhancement programme could include the renovation of community centres, community amenities, improvements to town parks and common areas and spaces, CCTV equipment, and energy efficiency type projects. Minister Ring said: “This scheme will provide funding to communities to
enhance facilities in disadvantaged areas. Some is ring fenced for smaller projects, from lawnmowers and IT equipment to minor renovations in buildings. “It also provides funding to contribute to larger projects in disadvantaged areas. This programme helps support important work by communities and I am delighted that my Department can help in this way’’ The scheme builds on and replaces the communities facilities scheme and the RAPID programme that were launched last year by the Department. The amalgamated scheme has been put in place following consultation with the 33 local community development committees across the country. An
increased level of funding has been provided to each area. Minister Ring said: “Last year Mayo received €64,500 under the RAPID Scheme so today’s allocation represents a significant increase on 2017.” The investment has proved extremely popular with the local community as it has helped to deter antisocial behaviour and made people feel safer in their community. The funding is provided to Mayo County Council and applications for funding can be made to the local LCDC which will decide on projects in a manner consistent with the Local Economic and Community Plan. The closing date for applications is 5pm on Monday, July 30
Swinford’s Síamsa Sráide Festival, 2018 Swinford’s summer music and street festival Síamsa Sráide is one of the largest street festivals in Mayo. The festival is free to attend and has entertainment for all the family. The 2018 festival will take place from Friday, 3rd August, to Wednesday, 8th August.
PROGRAMME OF EVENTS
Friday, 3rd August
Monday, August 6th:
l 6.30pm: Official Opening l 8pm: Historical Talk l 10pm: Social Dancing in the Gateway Hotel
l 11am Histockal Walk & Talk l 12pm: Siamsa Family Fun Children’s Cycle l 2pm: Senior Charity Cycle (1okm, 20km, 50km) l 2.30pm: Children’s Talent Contest (u-14) l 3.30pm: Children’s Workshop Performances l 6pm: Cemetery Mass, Kilconduff l 8.30pm: Reeling in the Years Pageant
Saturday August 4th: l 9.30 - 2.30 Swinford Indoor Country Market l 4pm: Storytelling – Children 3 - 12 years l 8pm: Joyce Sweeney Memorial Bleath na Féile Contest l 10.20 - 12midnight: Open Air Music
Tuesday, August 7th Emigrant Heritage Craft & Enterprise Day l 11am: Mid West Radio Outside Broadcast
Sunday, August, 5th l 1pm: Seisiún Coil na nÓg l 2pm: Children’s Entertainment l 8.30pm: Drama - Three Act Comedy Play – For Better, For Worse” l 10pm - 12 midnight: Open Air Music
l 2pm: Jerry O’Sullivan l 2.30pm: Folk Music: The Mulloy Brothers l 3pm - 5.30pm: Open Air Crossroads Céilí l 5.30pm: Midfield Pipe Band l 10pm: Music – Tall Trees l 10pm - 12 Midnight: Open Air Dance
Wednesday, 8th August Old Harvest Fair Day l 12pm: Youth Busking Competition l 2pm: International Variety Street Entertainers l 2.30pm: Music: 4Degrees West l 6pm: Síamsa Fun Run (u-12) l 7pm: Síamsa Rás 6km l 10pm: Music: Hot Logic l 10pm - 12 midnight: Open Air Dance
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Mayo County Council Anti-Dumping initiative In 2017 the Department developed an Anti-Dumping Initiative which aims to tackle the problem of illegal dumping, and has made funds available to support projects again in 2018. The Initiative encourages a multifacetted approach to tackling the problem of illegal dumping, incorporating enforcement, public awareness and education. Local Authorities can identify
appropriate projects and apply for funding. Mayo County Council successfully applied for funding for four projects in 2018. One of the projects already undertaken was a clean-up of a loop walk in North Mayo, where there was a large amount of illegal dumping. The dumping site was directly on the Sralagagh Loop Walk, a 7.5km walk
outside Ballycastle. This is an area of North Mayo with a large number of protected Sites, with several important tourist attractions nearby. The local authority in conjunction with Ballycastle Tidy Towns organised a very successful clean-up of the area. Ongoing work is being undertaken by Mayo County Council to deter further dumping in the area.
Money Advice and Budgeting Service By
Vicki Tomlinson
Although we’ve come a long way since the peak of the financial crisis, a lot of us are still struggling with mental peace when it comes to money. Financial worries can change your appetite and your sleep patterns, even prevent you from seeing a doctor. In fact, financial stress could be affecting your health in ways you never imagined. The Money Advice and Budgeting Service (MABS), is a one-stop-shop for debt advice and referral. MABS is the State’s money advice service, guiding people through dealing with problem debt for more than twenty years. MABS provide advice and practical assistance to individuals and families in the North Mayo area in relation to budgeting and money management generally. There are many reasons people get into debt such as: Insufficient income, marriage breakdown, unemployment, sickness bereavement, too much credit and overspending The aim of this service is to assist people to regain control of their finances, this is achieved through a number of ways, depending on the individuals circumstances. ADVICE ON MONEY MANAGEMENT
The money advisor will assist you in looking at all aspects of difficulties being experienced and will advise you on the best course of action to take. A family budget can be prepared and advice given on better money management.
MABS (North Mayo)
Teeling St, Cualgara, Ballina Tel: 0761 07 2660 Email: ballina@mabs.ie OPENING HOURS: Mon - Thurs: 10am-1pm & 2-5pm Friday: 10am - 1pm
ADVICE ON MAXIMISING INCOME Sometimes people are not aware of what Social Welfare entitlements they maybe entitled to, and so the money advisor will help you to look into this. NEGOTIATING WITH CREDITORS Where necessary, and with your permission, MABS will contact the people you owe money to and negotiate the repayments of your debts at a rate you can afford. This is particularly important where your creditors are taking legal action. Remember getting into debt is easy, getting out of debt needs a plan. DEALING WITH DEBT. In 2012, the Irish Government brought in changes to the law which give people struggling with debts more options. These options became available in 2013. the new law is called the Personal Insolvency Act. This act sets out a number of options also known as 'remedies'. There are four remedies in this act:
1. Debt Relief Notices, or DRNs for those on low incomes with very few assets and with certain debts, known as “qualifying debts” of €20,000 or less (this limit is due to increase to €35,000) 2. Debt settlement arrangements, or DSAs, for those who may not qualify for a DRN because their income , assets or debts are too high. 3. Personal Insolvency Arrangements, or PIAs for those who have a high amount of debt, usually including a mortgage (there must be at least one secured debt, which is a debt attached to your assets, for you to be able to get a PIA) and with some income to make repayments. 4. Bankruptcy, for those where no other remedy is possible or preferable in their circumstance . MABS can assist you in applying for a DRN and advise you on the other options. You will need to work with an Approved Intermediary (AI) to apply for a DRN. MABS has a number of staff acting as approved intermediaries throughout Ireland. It is important to remember tha a DRN is not a way of avoiding your debt. It is a remedy for those who really cannot pay their debts and for whom there is no other way out of their debts. If you need to talk more to someone about more general issues regarding money and debt or if you want to discuss what a DRN might mean for you before making an application, you can meet with a MABS Money Advisor, who is not your AI, who will be happy to work with you on this. Remember letters, bills and court forms won’t go away if you just ignore them. Pop in and have a chat with one of the staff members or you can visit their website on www.mabs.ie or call 0761 07 2660 to make an appointment
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MEET THE STAFF Tel: +353 94 9256745 RURAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME (RDP):
JUSTIN SAMMON, CEO Email: justinsammon@mnelp.com
SOCIAL INCLUSION AND COMMUNITY ACTIVATION PROGRAMME (SICAP): KATHRYN CAWLEY Financial Controller. Email: kathryncawley@mnelp.com RINA GARRETT Community, Employment and Enterprise Coordinator (Achill/Erris). DOLORES MCNICHOLAS Community Development, Training and Education Co-ordinator. Email: dmcnicholas@mayonortheast.com
NIALL CULKIN Community Development and Youth Co-Ordinator. Email: niallculkin@mayonortheast.com
JAMES GOLDEN RDP Programme Manager Email: jamesgolden@mayonortheast.com EITHNE FORBES Administrator/Development Officer
PATRICIA CRAWLEY Beneficiary Support Worker. Email: patriciacrawley@mayonortheast.com
MARY GLYNN
MARIA REGAN Administrator. Email: mariaregan@mayonortheast.com
Email: maryglynn@mnelp.com
SIOBHAN CARROLL WEBB Education and Training Co-ordinator Email: siobhancarrollwebb@mayonortheast.com
MARY GLYNN Administrator Email: maryglynn@mnelp.com
RINA HOPKINS Monitoring & Evaluation Co-ordinator and Social Enterprise Adviser. Email: ritahopkins@mayonortheast.com
NIAMH CHARLTON Enterprise Co-ordinator Email: niamhcharlton@mayonortheast.com
Email: eithneforbes@mnelp.com
Administrator/Development Officer MARIA REGAN Administrator Email: mariaregan @mayonortheast.com
MAYO JOBS CLUB:
TÚS COMMUNITY WORK PLACEMENT PROGRAMME: BRENDAN O’SHEA TÚS Co-ordinator. Email: brendanoshea@mnelp.com
DEIRDRE FAHY
MARY NOLAN NILAND Financial Controller. Email: maryniland@mnelp.com
ELIZABETH FAIR TÚS Supervisor Email: elizabethfair@mayonortheast.com
LORRAINE HEALY TÚS Supervisor. Email: lorrainehealy@mnelp.com
MARK McDONNELL TÚS Supervisor. Email: markmcdonnell@mayonortheast.com
NELL McNICHOLAS TÚS Supervisor. Email: helen.mcnicholas@mayonortheast.com
MARTIN CORCORAN TÚS Supervisor. Email: martincorcoran@mnelp.com
PAT WALSH TÚS Supervisor. Email: patwalsh@mayonortheast.com
NELL McNICHOLAS TÚS Supervisor. Email: helen.mcnicholas@mayonortheast.com
TÚS Supervisor. Email: deirdrefahy@mnelp.com
JACKIE BRENNAN Jobs Club Co-ordinator Email: jackiebrennan@mayonortheast.com MARGARET BURKE Administrator Email: margaretburke@mayonortheast.com
NORTH MAYO CE SCHEME: ANGELA O'BRIEN CE Supervisor Email: angelaobrien@mnelp.com
FREDDIE HENRY CE Supervisor freddiehenry@mayonortheast.com
RURAL SOCIAL SCHEME (RSS)
MARIE CLAIRE MELVIN
BRENDAN O’SHEA RSS Co-ordinator. Email: brendanoshea@mnelp.com
MARY BOYLE RSS Supervisor. Email: maryboyle@mnelp.com
MARY NOLAN NILAND Financial Controller. Email: maryniland@mnelp.com
MICHAEL ROWLAND RSS Supervisor. Email: michaelrowland@mayonortheast.com
JEAN BEATTIE RSS Supervisor. Email: jeanbeattie@mnelp.com
HENRY LAWLOR RSS Supervisor. Email: henrylawlor@mnelp.com
GERRY MURPHY RSS Supervisor. Email: gerrymurphy@mnelp.com
CAROLINE MULVEY RSS Supervisor. Email: Carolinemulvey@mnelp.com
MAYO JOB INITIATIVE:
TOM TIMLIN RSS Supervisor. Email: tomtimlin@mnelp.com
VIVIAN WOOD RSS Supervisor. Email: vivianwood@mnelp.com
Project Co-ordinator
Assistant CE Supervisor Email: marieclairemelvin@mnelp.com
YVONNE CORCORAN CE Assistant Supervisor Phone: +353 94 9256745 yvonnecorcoran@mayonortheast.com
PAT NEALON Email: patnealon@mnelp.com
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