National Protest: Dublin Community Sector Assembly

National Protest: Dublin Community Sector Assembly - Friday 6th November, 1.30pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sean Mc Dermot St, Dublin 1.

Communities Against Cuts
Get Up, Stand Up
for a better, fairer way


Workers and communities are being attacked by Government proposals to cut wages and services. We have a short time before the next budget to show that ordinary people are not going to accept all the pain for the mistakes of bankers and property developers.


We are calling on all community workers, activists and projects to join us on the day a deliver a clear message to Government.


ICTU “GET UP, STAND UP” Dublin Protest

Dublin based community workers and activists will be assemble at:

Friday 6th November 2009
Church of Our Lady of Lourdes
Sean McDermot St, Dublin 1
1.30pm

the National Youth Council of Ireland and Boston College

Integrating Ireland with the National Youth Council of Ireland and Boston College is holding a lunchtime seminar on Tuesday November 17th for youth groups and immigrant-led organisations to meet Molly Baldwin from Boston, USA, who runs a large youth community centre and project called Roca. Roca, is a vision and value-led organization committed to serving the most disenfranchised and disengaged young people with effective and innovative approaches to helping them move toward economic independence and living out of harm’s way. The organisation works with large communities of ethnic minority and immigrant youth as well as broader youth groups—View the web-link for more information http://www.rocainc.org/This is a unique opportunity to learn from good practice internationally in working with marginalised young people. The seminar will also serve to network youth services and minority-ethnic led groups based around Dublin to each other. Participation is free, but limited in numbers. Registration is essential through the Boston College, Thea Gilien at gilien@bc.edu

Integrating Ireland Network and the National Youth Council of Ireland in Partnership with Boston College Ireland Invite you to a lunch time discussion with Molly Baldwin of ROCA youth project Boston When - Tuesday 17th November from 12.00 – 2.00 pm (with light lunch) Where – Boston College Ireland - 42 St. Stephen’s Green, Dublin 2(Directions on http://www.bc.edu/centers/irish/dublin/about/contact.html) Roca is a vision and value-led organization committed to serving the most disenfranchised and disengaged young people with effective and innovative approaches to helping them move toward economic independence and living out of harm’s way. For more information on ROCA visit http://www.rocainc.org/ If you are interested in attending please rsvp to Thea Gilien on gilien@bc.edu For more information contact:Elaine (NYCI) at elainem@nyci.ie 087 7711530 Monica-Anne (Integrating Ireland) at regions@integratingireland.ie 087 9610897

Dublin Region SIPTU

Dublin Region SIPTU members, community workers & activists. National Protest: Dublin Community Sector Assembly - Friday 6th November, 1.30pm, Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Sean Mc Dermot St, Dublin 1. Communities Against CutsGet Up, Stand Up for a better, fairer way Workers and communities are being attacked by Government proposals to cut wages and services. We have a short time before the next budget to show that ordinary people are not going to accept all the pain for the mistakes of bankers and property developers. A series of national demonstrations are planned for Friday 6th November, uniting the community, private and public sectors in solidarity. Protests will be held in Dublin, Cork, Galway, Limerick, Waterford, Sligo, Tullamore, and Dundalk; further details are available here: www.getupstandup.ie. We are calling on all community workers, activists and projects to join us on the day to deliver a clear message to Government. ICTU “GET UP, STAND UP” Dublin Protest Dublin based community workers and activists will assemble at: Friday 6th November 2009Church of Our Lady of LourdesSean McDermot St, Dublin 11.30pm Limerick Community Protest SIPTU Community members and activists are uniting against cuts at a protest in Limerick. Transport will be available if you wish to travel to this protest (subject to demand). Please contact 01-858 6367 if you wish to attend. Assembly will be on: Thursday 5th November 2009The Mechanics Institute Pery’s SquareLimerick 12 Noon SIPTU Community www.siptu.ie/community Video: www.youtube.com/user/SIPTUCommunity Join SIPTU www.siptu.ie/join

NYCI is running the course

NYCI is running the course detailed below in Dublin City Public Library, 138 – 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 on Wednesday 2nd December. To apply, please complete the attached form and return it to training@nyci.ie For more information, please contact NYCI ELAINE MAHONIntercultural Outreach WorkerNational Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI)3 Montague StreetDublin 2Office Ph 01 4784122Mobile Ph 087 7711 530Email: elainem@nyci.iewww.intercultural.ie; www.youth.ie “Practical Supports for doing Intercultural Youth Work” Date: Wednesday 2nd DecemberTime: 10.30am – 4.30pm Location: Dublin City Public Library, 138 – 144 Pearse Street, Dublin 2 Learning Content:This is a 1-day course which will introduce participants to the skills and resources needed in planning effective and sustainable intercultural youth programmes. The session will help participants:· Understand the needs and identify ways of working with young people, their parents and volunteers from a minority ethnic background in relation to youth work;· Develop the skills to assist young people from minority ethnic backgrounds to participate; · Address the issue of cross-cultural communication when working with young people, their parents and volunteers from a minority ethnic background;· Promote and take action towards developing a culturally inclusive youth service;· Examine current youth work practices in the participants’ own organisations. Designed for This course will suit individuals that have a professional role – voluntary or staff - in a youth work setting. It is designed especially for anyone involved in planning, evaluation and programme development. Cost: This 1-day training will be free of charge To apply, please contactTraining AdministratorPh: 01-4784122OrEmail: training@nyci.ie Places are limited and issued on a ‘first come first served’ basis

“Fundamental Rights in the European Union

Date for your Diary

“Fundamental Rights in the European Union:
New Challenges and Old Issues for the Union and Member States”

European Union Fundamental Rights Agency
Irish Roundtable
11.00am – 2.00pm

Preceded by
NGO Forum
9.30am – 11.00am

Thursday, December 3rd 2009

At the National University of Ireland, Maynooth

President Mary McAleese, Uachtaráin na hÉireann
will address the opening session


Contributors Include:
- Morten Kjaerum, Director, FRA
- Anastasia Crickley, Chairperson, FRA Management Board
- Other speakers to be confirmed.



Places are limited so please let us know if you wish to attend.
Further details and programme outline will be issued to participants
Email: Marianne.oshea@nuim.ieTelephone: 01 708 6263




13th October 2009
Dear Friends,

Over the next few weeks the Fundamental Rights Agency of the European Union will be re-opening membership of the Fundamental Rights Platform of the Agency. I would like to encourage you to consider engaging with the Platform as a way to promote your consideration, in the EU context, of the Fundamental Rights and anti-discrimination issues you are concerned with.

Information will be available at:
http://fra.europa.eu/fraWebsite/civil_society/fr_platform/fr_platform_en.htm

The functions of the Platform which are listed in the Regulation of the Agency are;

- To make suggestions on the Annual Work Programme
- To give feedback and suggest follow-up on the Annual Report
- To communicate outcomes and recommendations of conferences, seminars and meetings relevant to the work of the Agency.

In addition, the Agency will interact with the participants of the Fundamental Rights Platform in accordance with specific needs related to areas identified as a priority for the Agency's work.

These functions mean that, while the Platform is not a decision making body of the Agency, it has the important function of informing FRA’s work and planning.

The following criteria will apply cumulatively in determining participation in the Fundamental Rights Platform:

Organisations committed to work and with a proven record of work for the advancement of fundamental rights;

Organisations active in the areas of the Agency's Multiannual Framework;

Organizations with a specific expertise, proven experience and engagement in matters within the remit of FRA;

Organisations which are representative in the field of their competence on national, regional, European or international level;

Local/grass roots organizations may participate on the basis of specific demand by the Agency (e.g. organizations working closely and directly with victims of fundamental rights violations) in order to directly inform the work of FRA from this crucial perspective;
Organisations with an ability and capacity to act as a link between their own constituencies, national and European networks and the Platform;
Organisations which are able to make known the work of FRA in their country;


In effect, engagement with the Platform is open, attending meetings and financial support is of course limited, but even without attending everyone can play a role.

From those who attended the last meeting of the platform in Vienna last May, an advisory panel for the Fundamental Rights Platform was elected for a period of one year. The next Platform meeting will be May 2010 in Vienna.

Please get in touch with me or directly with Massimo.Toschi@fra.europa.eu if you require further information.Please note also the attached information regarding a date for your diary: A meeting for NGO’s and other civil society actors interested in the Platform will take place at the National University of Ireland, Maynooth on December 3rd before the Fundamental Rights Agency Roundtable Discussion.

Any further information you require can be accessed by following one of the links below, a number of studies have been completed over the past year which may be of interest to you.

Best wishes,

Anastasia Crickley
Chairperson of the FRA Management Board

Our Languages

Greetings!‘Our Languages’, a group set up within the Department of Russian andSlavonic Studies in Trinity College, Dublin is organising a conferenceon minority languages in Ireland on 21-22 November. The first part ofthe conference, Saturday morning, is concerned with the status,maintenance and support of minority languages and cultures. The secondpart, Saturday afternoon and Sunday, focuses more specifically on theRussian language.One of the aims of the conference is to identify whether Ireland hasor needs a policy for managing cultural and linguistic diversity. Wewill be looking at issues such as the National Development Plancommitment to diversify the provision of languages in the post-primarysector, and asking whose responsibility is the transmission of thehome language. A panel of speakers from government and NGO bodies willspeak briefly on their organisation’s activities, and questions willbe taken from the floor.If your organisation would be interested in participating in thediscussion round these issues as members of the audience, you would bemost welcome.For details on the background to the conference and topics to becovered, please contact Sarah Smyth, Department of Russian andSlavonic Studies, Trinity College Dublin, tel. 353 1 8961819ssmyth@tcd.ie . For all other queries, contact Caelinn Largey,Administrative Assistant, 353 1 8378166 caelinnlargey@gmail.com .I am attaching the conference form should you wish to participate.Yours sincerely,p.p. Feargus DenmanCaelinn Largey-- Наши Языки/Our LanguagesDept. of Russian and Slavonic Studies, TCDhttp://www.tcd.ie/Russian/our-languages

Love Music Hate Racism

60's/70's fancy dress theme Halloween Ball Thursday 29th October @ The Twisted PepperDoors 8-30pm Admission €7 Thursday 29th October sees the first Love Music Hate Racism Halloween Ball taking place at The Twisted Pepper,Middle Abbey Street. It's a 60's/70's themed fancy dress/music night and as well as plenty of traditional and not so traditional Halloween games we'll have prizes for best dressed 60's - 70's Icon and more...
Doors are at 8-30pm (till 2-30am) and admission is €7
Live music from...
Moustache Riot
Moustache Riot are a three piece international rock band based in Dublin. Their sound is rock! With Conrad coming from Brazil with a background of flash heavy metal, Tak from Japan listening to all kinds of classic hard rock and Stephen from California being into alternative and classic rock. They have an “ in your face “ sound and an energenic vibe on stage. Starting out as a Jimi Hendrix Experience Covers band and slowly writing their own material, you could describe their sound as a modern Hendrix California rock band. But with Conrad’s ripping licks and effects, Tak’s melodic bass and Stephen’s intense drum playing, they have a new sound of their own. Are you ready for them?
The Super Fantastic Adventures of Captain Magic in his Amazing Wonderland
The Super Fantastic Adventures of Captain Magic in his Amazing Wonderland is a musical project formed by musicians from Spain, Brazil and Ireland. They have managed to create a unique sound of folk, funk, blues and disco. Electric and acoustic guitars, drums, bass, flute, violin, saxophone and percussion create a rich sound that will make you move whether you want to or not. With only a couple of months under their belts they’ve played The Academy , The Button factory , Sin é , The Globe , Shebeen Chic, The Scene, The Twisted Pepper and The Festival of World Cultures.
Mute Fish
Take two Lithuanians, an Irish, a Polish and a Ukrainian...add surf music, folk music and traditional music from each of their respective countries and you get Mute Fish.This five piece manage to fuse elements of what seems an impossible mix ,and make it sound the way it should. One minute you’re in a scene of Pulp Fiction, the next you’re at an Eastern European Ceili! Expect some twisted ankles at The Twisted Pepper.
Your Dj's for the evening shall be...
Bootnik
Bootnik has been Sin E’s resident Wednesday night DJ since 2008. “Little Saturday” as the night is known unifies the aural currencies of Soul, Afrobeat, Funk, Bossa and Breaks to electrify your ass off the chair and onto the dancefloor. She also spins her bag of dancing shadows regularly on Saturday Nights at Soul and Funk night “Solar” in The Bull and Castle
Richbea
Richbea(aka Subway Mike) is a Dj based in Dublin who play's a mixture of Funk, Soul, Boogie, Reggae, Disco (Re-Edits), Rockabilly & Old School Hip -Hop.His previous residencies include DIG @ Rí Rá & Féile. He is currently resident in The Turks Head Dublin. He has played other venues such as Hogans, POD, Spy Bar, & Rogue. Love Music Hate Racism Ireland is a non profit collective dedicated to fighting the growth of racism & fascism north and south of the boarder. After a successful campaign launch in July and an invite to Electric Picnic 09,the LMHR ''Sight and Awarenes'' Campaign has gained a lot of ground and will soon be launching in Cork and Galway. Our aim is to promote education and understanding of other cultures through musical events. The economic downturn has created the perfect breeding ground for anger towards immigrants, asylum seekers and foreigners in general. We want to take that anger and the ignorance and turn it into something good. For more info on Love Music Hate Racism , its origins and its campaigns, please visit www.lmhrireland.com

Innovation Week Dublin and POLSKI EXPRESSC ordially invite you to:

My own enterprise in Ireland II Business Forum for up-and-running entrepreneurs
Thursday, 15th October, 2009, 7-9.00pmDCC Civic Offices, Wood Quay Venue, Dublin 8
FREE entry!
Seminar Programme:Opening speeches. Opportunities and challenges for Migrant Entrepreneurs in IrelandMartin Kavanagh, the Director of Community & Enterprise, Dublin City CouncilAnna Pas, Polski Express
Ethnic entrepreneurship in Ireland. Support and Trainings for business peopleThomas Cooney, DIT
Support and Advice for Polish Entrepreneurs in IrelandBeata Janota, Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy in Dublin
Enterprise supports available in IrelandInformation, advice, financial support available and incubatory-units for start-upsKenneth Germaine, Base Centre
Psychology in BusinessBusiness and negotiation skills. How to influence others and get your message across.Emilia Marchelewska and Zuzanna Zelazny, the Psychology Hub
Accountancy and TaxationBasic accountancy and taxation for small business in Ireland.Robert Meleady, PBS Group
Moreover: information stalls, publications and free business courses (ILAC Business Library)More info: www.innovationdublin.ie
RSVP: Polski Express – Anna Pas, anna@polishexpress.net
Partners: Forum Polonia, the Psychology Hub, Trade and Investment Promotion Section of the Polish Embassy in Dublin

multi-cultural prize-winning drama

As a finale to the Communities Connect finding our voices series, we are delighted to invite you to our diversity evening comprising multi-cultural prize-winning drama, drumming and a digital storytelling DVD screening.
Digital Storytelling DVD screening - ‘Living in Direct Provision – 9 Stories’ – the culmination of a collaborative digital storytelling project in which 9 storytellers participated in a process of storytelling, reflection, creative writing, photography and the use of multi-media technologies to make a 3-4 minute story about their own experiences as asylum seekers and refugees.
Drama Presentation ‘If George Could Talk’ - an innovative drama piece set in Nigeria and Ireland. It is an adaptation of a prize winning short story with a vibrant and talented cast, hailing from Nigeria, Cameroon, Togo and Kurdistan
Cast of ‘If George Could Talk’ - Drama adapted from prize winning short story written by Melatu Uche Okorie. Cast: Bahroz Wakashi, Felicia Chidozie, Joy Uzoegbu, Rita Ojo, Oyinlade Adeyemo, Njideka Queen Iwuoha, Messan Dodji Agode, Theo Guessela.
This evening has been made possible due to collaborative working with the following organisations & groups: DABTTA (Dignity, Belonging through the Arts), MARDI (Movement Against Racism, Discrimination, Intolerance), Integrating Ireland, Fomacs (Forum on Migration and Communications), Refugee Information Services, Ruach Rhythms.
Everybody is welcome and the event is free.
To book contact Communities Connect team: +353 42 938 1734 / + 353 87 9796130 / johdi.quinn@dkit.ie A project supported by Peace III programme managed for the Special EU Programmes body by the Community Relations Council / Pobal consortium.

Equality & Rights Alliance (ERA) invites

Dear MembersWe encourage you to particpate and circulate the notices on to your contacts. Please RSVP to the Equality Alliance Directly on rachel@eracampaign.orgKind Regards,M.A. BrennanNetwork CoordinatorIntegrating Ireland18 Dame St., Dublin 2Email regions@integratingireland.ieTel. 0879610897/01 6453070Web. www.integratingireland.ie
Defending Equality and Human Rights in Crisis Advocacy workshop Equality & Rights Alliance (ERA) invites you to attend our advocacy workshop Date: Wednesday, October 21st Venue: Le Chéile Family Resource Centre, Tucker Street, Castlebar, Co Mayo Time: 10:00am to 1:30 pm (lunch will be provided) Date: Thursday, October 22nd Venue: National Association of Traveller Centres, Unit 1, Nestor’s Retail park, Monksland, Athlone, Co. Westmeath. CTRL+Click for directionsTime: 10:00am to 1:30 pm (lunch will be provided) Date: Saturday, October 10th Venue: One Parent Exchange and Network, 7 Red Cow Lane, Smithfield, Dublin 7.Time: 10:00am to 1:30 pm (lunch will be provided) About ERAERA is a coalition of over 130 NGOs, trade unions, academics and individual activists established initially in 2008 to challenge Government cuts to the Equality Authority and Human Rights Commission. This is not a good time for equality and human rights in Ireland. ERA believes that the Government has used the cover of financial cutbacks to mount a targeted attack on Irish equality, rights and social justice bodies for severe cuts. This undermines the ability of those bodies to assist people experiencing inequality and discrimination to vindicate their rights. The aims of our workshop: To inform you about the ERA campaign and our work to hold Government to account for its cuts to the equality and human rights bodies, To gather information about the concerns of local groups on how cuts are affecting your work to combat discrimination and promote equality and how we can add your concerns to the ERA campaign, To outline the practical support that properly functioning watchdog bodies can provide to help people vindicate their rights, To look at practical campaigning to help ensure that the equality and human rights infrastructure is strengthened and improved for people experiencing inequality and discrimination. Who we want to meet?Those with an interest in and commitment to equality, human rights and social justice. People who are experiencing inequality and discrimination. Rachel MullenCo-ordinatorEquality Rights Alliance c/o OPEN7 Red Cow LaneSmithfieldDublin 7 t - 353 1 814 8860f - 353 1 814 8890http://www.eracampaign.org

Houses of The Oireachtas

October 2009 - A Month of Action For a Just Debt Policy for Ireland
With the World Bank and IMF holding their annual meetings in Turkey this week, now is the time to bring the attention of our political representatives to the urgent need for a new, just debt policy for Ireland.
Last year, DDCI campaigners persuaded the Minister for Overseas Development Peter Power TD to agree to publish a new debt policy. And now the Department of Finance are drafting it. This month is a critical month to ensure that the Minister for Finance Brian Lenihan and Minister Peter Power are aware of our deep concern that the people of the Global South must not pay for unjust and illegitimate debts.
This campaign is all the more urgent right now as impoverished countries face into yet another devastating debt crisis as a result of the global financial crisis. This is because the solutions being offered to countries of the Global South by the World Bank and IMF are to give more loans with damaging policy conditions attached, rather than to do what is needed - cancel unjust debts and provide more grants to help people to cope.
To add insult to injury, the World Bank is offering loans with policy conditions attached to impoverished countries to cope with climate change - despite their not being responsible for the climate crisis in the first place. Offering more credit to impoverished countries is not the solution to the debt or climate crises!
DDCI is asking you to support the Campaign for a Just Debt Policy for Ireland by:
1. Printing out the attached petition and asking your friends / family / comrades / community to sign it (Or we can post you printed copies on request).
2. Once you have some signatories on your petition, send copies of it with a personal note to all of your local TDs and ask them to raise a question about the need for a new, just debt policy in the Dáil. And ask them to request the Minister for Finance and Minister Peter Power to support a new debt policy that reflects the concerns raised in your petition.
A just Irish debt policy is very important as it will guide how the Irish government represents us as a member of the World Bank and IMF.
You can find the postal and phone contacts for your TDs at:
http://oireachtas.ie/members-hist/default.asp?housetype=0&HouseNum=30&disp=const
- For more background information on the petition you can read the attached 'DDCI Campaigners Update'.
- If you would like to organise a talk / workshop In your area on the need for action to end the debt crisis please contact: Nessa at: 01 6174835 or email: nessa@debtireland.org.
Thanks as usual for your support.
Nessa Ní ChasaideCo-ordinator
Debt and Development Coalition IrelandUnit F5Spade Enterprise centreNorth King StreetDublin 7Ireland
Ph: + 353 1 6174835Skype: nessaniWebsite: http://www.debtireland.org/

the launch of Focus Ireland and the Immigrant Council of Irel

Thank you to everyone who has already RSVP’d to the invite to the launch of Focus Ireland and the Immigrant Council of Ireland’s “Making a Home in Ireland” which takes place this Thursday. If you have not had a chance to reply, please do so by this Wednesday the 7th of October by clicking here. Regards, Lucinda

National Conference for the Third Sector

Don’t miss your opportunity, only 7 days remaining to secure your place, this National conference will be one of the most valuable and relevant events you can attend in 2009.What does the current economic downturn and the impending cutbacks mean to your organisation? If you are like many Social Enterprises, anxious to survive and dreaming about moving towards sustainability, through the identification of revenue generating opportunities for Social Enterprise collaboration at a local level, then you cannot afford to miss this event.If this describes your organization then you must avail of this opportunity to Network with likeminded individuals and to hear from a range of interesting Social Enterprises and Academics discussing the future role of The Third Sector in Ireland. This conference will be one of the most valuable and relevant events you can attend in 2009. It will give you an opportunity to hear about the theory and experience. The practical first hand with on-the-ground models of what is really working and generating real returns both socially and economically. You will leave the conference with a revived enthusiasm and new ideas for moving forward and thinking outside the box. National Conference for the Third Sector“The Evolving Role of The Third Sector in Ireland”When: Thursday 15 October 2009Where: The Red Cow Moran HotelContact:
Natalie / Janette on 01 450 8748 / 450 8788See

Attached Brochure for Full Programme of Events or log onto www.cpln.ie Biggest Draws of the Conference…1. Hear a contribution from leading academic
Dr. Denise Crossan, lecturer in Social Entrepreneurship from Trinity College Dublin, on the creation of a healthy operating environment for The Third Sector in Ireland.2. Opportunity to see a showcase of practical examples of best practice and lessons learned from a number of leading social enterprises, both national and international.3. Opportunity to meet with a number of social finance providers and hear about access to finance in ROI compared with NI and UK.Why you can’t afford to miss this opportunity….1. Minister John Curran, will launch the findings of the research report “Exploring Social Enterprises in nine areas in Ireland”.2. Opportunity to Network with other likeminded individuals.3. Opportunity to be involved in a panel discussion on the future role of The Third Sector.4. Hear about the key findings and recommendations from a report “Developing and Supporting Social Enterprises in the Dublin Region”. We look forward to meeting with you on the day. About UsOakfield Trust (Clondalkin Community Property Development Company Limited) was founded by CPLN Area Partnership ( originally established as Clondalkin Area Partnership in 1995) with the objective of providing affordable premises for the Community & Voluntary Sector organisations, primarily within the Clondalkin area of West Dublin. It was established as a separate legal entity in 1996 and has the benefit of charitable status. It operates as a social enterprise with a voluntary board of directors, it is a professionally managed entity and entrepreneurial in nature in that it functions in the competitive marketplace and has a traded income. Any surplus income is re-invested into the viability and development of Oakfield Trust and the expansion of its portfolio rather than accruing to shareholders as is the case in the private sector.Company Objectives / Mission· To provide affordable premises for the community & voluntary sector.· To assist in increasing the level of service provision locally. · To develop an asset base for the benefit of the stakeholders.· To provide premises for those unable to rent from private sector.· To reinvest any surpluses in order to secure additional community space.Contact InformationOakfield TrustUnit D, Nangor Road Business Park, New Nangor Road, Clondalkin, Dublin 22.t: 01 450 8748 / 450 8788 f: 01 450 8800 e:oakfieldtrust@cpln.ie www.oakfieldtrust.ie Marie DuffinOakfield TrustUnit DNangor Road Business ParkClondalkinDublin 12Tel + 353 1 450 8748Fax + 353 1 450 8800e-mail: oakfieldtrust@cpln.ie Oakfield Trust is a Property and Project Management Companyworking within the Third Sector in Dublin

Centre for Creative Practices

Dear All,

Please find below an update on the programme of the newly opened Centre for Creative Practices in 15 Pembroke Street. Writing and Publishing at the Centre for Creative PracticesCreative Writing Courses at the Centre for Creative Practices are starting from next week. We will be running a number of evening courses of six and ten weeks duration and a series of one-day seminars focused on developing writing style and artistic imagination. An interdisciplinary environment combined with professional support, mentoring and regular updates on publishing options are the key areas for Writing and Publishing at the Centre for Creative Practices. The course topics include traditional literary genres, non-fiction, travel, reviews and dramatic writing but also journalism, writing for children, graphic novel, book illustrating and the new modes of online writing. Some of our seminars and workshops are designed to provide manuscripts and book ideas assessment, consultation on available publishing opportunities and mentoring for new writers. All tutors working at CFCP are professional writers, publishers and journalists with a long experience in Creative Writing tutorials and are happy to share with our participants their expertise. The Centre for Creative Practices is also a meeting and exchange point for writers, publishers, journalists, book sellers as well as for those who seek to develop their writing skills. All participants of Creative Writing Courses at CFCP get a 10% discount on all other events organised in the Centre including exhibitions, readings, screenings, talks, installations, creative jams and others. Other events Our website for international arts in Ireland www.artconnected.ie and regular exhibitions in our new venue will start from early November. Pleased with the success of our artistic workshop series “Mixed Technique Encounters” run from the 19th till 27th September we are planning to continue offering professional development workshops for professional and amateur artists. We have dedicated our space in 15 Pembroke Street to promote new creative works, projects and thoughts; therefore if you are looking for a venue for an event, workshop, concert, screening, exhibition or other creative project please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be delighted to give you our best support to present your works, skills and ideas. For further information re our programme please contact Monika Sapielak at monika@cfcp.ie or Ian Oliver at ian@cfcp.ie
Best regards,
Monika Sapielak
Artistic Director

UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

Dear Members And Contacts

We encourage you to participate in : 17th October - UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Events at 11.30 am, Custom House Quay, Dublin 1 For more information and to get info on involving your group along please contact ATD Fourth World - 31 Mountjoy Square, Dublin 1atdfourthworld@eircom.net Tel: 01 855 8191 Web: www.oct17.org www.atd-fourthworld.org


All organizations please take part in this.

Invite you to the Launch of Bilingual Forum Ireland

Dear BFI Members,

We would like to invite you to the Launch of Bilingual Forum Ireland.
This event will be a great occasion to meet old and new members and friends, exchange ideas and celebrate together the first year of our association!
There will be a brief introduction given by the Committee members, followed by the presentation of the documentary Babbling: Voices From Multilingual Ireland. Light refreshments will be provided, so we kindly ask you to confirm your attendance by 2nd October.
Feel free to bring your family, friends and colleagues, but please remember to let us know how many people are going to attend, so we will be able to plan the evening. All the details of the launch are included in the invitation attached.
I really hope you will be able to join us.

Regards,
The BFI Committee

late night 'futsal' league

Information from Football Association of Ireland - DublinInter-cultural late night 'futsal' league attached is the registration form and information can be got from

Jonathan Tormey

Football in community development officer mobile number: 0871323252 or email jonathan.tormey@fai.ie

Intercultural futsal late night league


PLAYER REGISTRATION FORM 2009

Venue: st Catherine’s sports centre
Marrowbone lane, Dublin 8
Time: 9pm to 11pm
Date: November 2nd 2009
Duration 4 weeks

Name of Club _____________________________________

Team Mangers Name _____________________________________

Contact Number _____________________________________

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Signature of Team Manager/ Club Secretary_____________________________________

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For Official use Only: Returned form to Jonathan tormey before 23/10/2009. Jonathan tormey Can be contacted on e-mail jonathan.tormey@fai.ie or mobile 0871323252

Important Information – please read carefully:

· Players must be over 15yrs of age and under 20
· Each team/club can register up to 8 players per team
· League rules must be read by each players signed by team Mangers/captains and returned before the first match in the league