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Following her great achievements at the 2009 World Dwarf Games in Belfast and many other medal winning performances Nicole Turner from Garryhinch Cross, Portarlington, was presented with an award by the Parents committee of Cloneyhurke National School in recognition of her achievements. Garrett Culliton, Disability Officer with the Sports Partnership, was asked to present the award to Nicole. Garrett congratulated Nicole on all her great performances to date and commented on the fact that Nicole would definitely be one to watch for in many future Paralympic games. Keep up the good work Nicole! |
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WATCH THIS SPACE FOR UPCOMING EVENTS PORTLAOISE TRY-ATHLON 10TH APRIL M3 MONAVEA WOMEN'S MINI MARATHON 9TH MAY MEET & TRAIN EVENTS (see calendar lists) PORT 10K 26th September |
Are you involved with, or considering getting involved with coaching/volunteer work or work in the community?
The Active Leadership Course is an Irish Sports Council programme designed specifically for any community volunteer who is actively involved, or plans to be involved in local youth clubs, community groups, workplace clubs, sports clubs or community centres.
Those who successfully complete the course will have an understanding of their role as a Leader, and will have acquired the awareness, knowledge and skills needed to run enjoyable and safe physical activities. The course will incorporate all the different aspects of the role of leaders including Communication, Observation and Group Management.
The Active Leadership Award is highly recommended for anyone, young or old, who is already involved, or is considering getting involved in coaching/volunteer work or community work.
Trainee Leaders must be over 18.
The course duration is 10 – 12 hours. Upon assessment and completion, each candidate will be awarded an Active Leadership Award Certificate, certified by the Irish Sports Council. |
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2010 European Year for combating poverty and social inclusion The European Council at Lisbon in 2000 made a commitment to make a decisive impact on poverty by 2010. In the European Union, 78 million people are currently living at risk of poverty and in each Member State part of the population is subject to exclusion and deprivation. The EU commission proposal stated that this is in clear contradication to the key shared values of the European Union and needs to be tackled through resolute and credible action. The European Union 2010 will "reiterate the strong political commitment of the EU and the Member States to make a decisive impact on the eradication of poverty and social exclusion". It will contribute to this through raising public awareness, fostering participation and creating political momentum around policy priorities. The EY 2010 national programme has to be consistent with each national Strategy to tackle poverty and social exclusion and make it more visible. The general objectives of the Year are to: a) Make a decisive impact on the eradication of poverty and social exclusion, b) Raise public awareness of poverty and social exclusion in Europe and convey that they are disruptive to social and economic development, c) Give a voice to people experiencing poverty and social exlusion. The EU must also restate its global responsibility to fight poverty worldwide. The specific objectives of the Year are: - Recognition: Recognising the right of all people to live in dignity and to play a full part in society,
- Ownership: Increasing public ownership of social inclusion policies and actions, emphasising everyone's responsibility in tackling poverty and marginalsation.
- Cohesion: Promoting a more cohesive society, by raising public awareness of the benefits for all of a society where poverty is eradicated and nobody is condemned to live on the margins.
- Commitment: Reiterating the EU's strong political commitment to fight against poverty and social exclusion, promoting this commitment at all levels of governance.
Among the main issues to be highlighted are: - Child Poverty and Intergenerational Transmission of Poverty
- Inclusive Labour Market
- Lack of Access to Education and Training
- Gender Dimension of Poverty
- Access to basis Services
- Overcoming Discrimination and promoting Integration of Immigrants, and the
- Social and Labour Market inclusion of Ethnic Minorities
- Addressing the needs of peopl with Disability and other Vulnerable Groups
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