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An action packed Education Fair is taking place in Ballymun Civic Centre on Thursday 9th September 2010, from 9am-4:30pm. At 11am, the Fair will be officially opened by Minister for Lifelong Learning Seán Haughey TD with guest speakers from Ballymun who will talk about what returning to education has meant for their lives. Following this, the newly appointed President of DCU, Brian Mac Craith, will speak. Subsequently, Stephen Crowe and Luke Hislop from Ballymun will speak about returning to Education!
Ballymun Whitehall Education Fair is organised by Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership and aims to promote learning, education and training opportunities for both adults and young people of all ages right in the heart of their own community.
Meet with 40 organisations who will be giving out information on what they offer and that will be recruiting for their upcoming courses.
If you need advice on what direction to take your life or career in then the Adult Education Guidance Service of the VEC and Ballymun Job Centre Career Guidance will be on hand to sit with you and talk things over.
Almost everything showcased at Ballymun Whitehall Education Fair happens in and around the Ballymun/Whitehall area and you can join in. So make it your business to drop in as you get on with life or on your way to or from work or the school run. Ballymun Whitehall Education Fair is OPEN ALL DAY.
For more information on Ballymun Whitehall Education Fair please contact Kate Bunworth in Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership at kate@ballymun.org or you can call 01 8423612 to find out about the timetable for the day.
. . . click here (or on the picture) to view / download a flyer with details of the event >>
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A recent enterprise programme facilitated by the Partnership, and delivered in Trinity Comprehensive to transition year students, has been reported and published by Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Their publication ‘Shooting for the Moon- Good Practices in Youth Entrepreneurship Support’ highlights the efforts being made in Ballymun in developing an entrepreneurial culture among second level students. The successful outcomes of the programme are principally down to engagement between student and teacher, the Partnerships enterprise strategy, and support delivered by working partners, Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship Ireland (NFTE).
For further information please contact Gerard Mc Loughlin, Enterprise Development Executive, gerard@ballymun.org.
. . . click here (or on the picture) to view / download a copy of the OECD report >>
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‘Local Businesses Looking after the Local Business Environment’
Ballymun Whitehall Enterprise Centre
on
Monday 13th September
8.00am – 9.30am
. . . click here to find out more >>
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Acrsoss the ‘Foggy Dew’ rang the sound of the ‘Ole Triangle’ as the GAA team coached by Mairead Farrell (Today FM Ray D’Arcy Show), “Celebrity Bainisteior” Ballymun Kickhams, leads its way to the town of Fermoy, County Cork to play their first match in Celebrity Bainisteoir on Saturday 31st July 2010.
Over the last six weeks Mairead, mentored by Ciaran Whelan (Former County Dublin Player) has conditioned her charges to be in their peak mental and physical condition.
These great ‘Titians of Ballymun’ as part of their departing celebrations to Fermoy joined the Farmers Market on Friday 30th July for . . .
- Face painting,
- Music,
- Locally produced fair,
- Friendly Atmosphere
. . . as they prepared themselves for the battle that lay ahead.
Many came and supported the Farmers Market between 11:00am and 5:00pm to start the bank holiday in style. Many joined Ballymun Kickhams as ‘The Titans’, and Miread Farrell as ‘Aphrodite’, for the start of this great epic . . . watch this space for a full report (Hint: they won their match :-)
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In January 2010 the Economic Development Manager of the Partnership was one of a group of people invited by Dublin Employment Pact, Clann Credo and the Social Investment Fund to focus specifically on how to promote the concept and the common interests of the social enterprise sector.
The result was the Social Enterprise Task Force (SETF) which set itself the mission of developing a Manifesto that would identify the practical ways in which national and local policy could create a more supportive and receptive framework for social enterprise.
Social enterprise can play a very significant role in national recovery. This role has many aspects: economic, social and the generation of a ‘can do’ community spirit that would help drive that recovery. The potential of the sector is simply staggering, and its consistent underestimation represents the neglect of a great opportunity.
. . . click here to view / download a copy of the manifesto with it's key recommendations >>
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Tánaiste and Minister for Education and Skills, Mary Coughlan T.D. has today announced that 6,589 training places will be made available to the unemployed.
Nearly €20million has been ring-fenced to provide the courses in a range of different locations targeting the less-skilled, and those formerly employed in declining sectors such as construction, retail and manufacturing, with particular emphasis on the under 35s and the long-term unemployed
. . . click here to read more >>
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(NFTE) Ireland is an international non profit organisation with almost twenty years experience of teaching entrepreneurship skills to young people. “Enterprising Ballymun”, an NFTE pilot for secondary schools, provided students with the opportunity to shape and enhance their own entrepreneurial skills through the medium of enterprise . . . click here to find out more >>
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Survival is the New Success was the first meeting of 52 employers and businesses within Ballymun and North Dublin to look at an approach to counteract the challenges faced by local employers and business due to the downturn . . . click here to read more >>
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will be back on Thursday April 1st in the Civic Centre. Once again, there will be many books to choose from and a chance to speak to other avid readers.
For those who are new to Book Exchange, the idea behind Book Exchange is to bring a book and exchange it for another for FREE! Huge numbers come out on the first Thursday of every month to choose from the extensive collection of Adult and Children’s books on offer. We are providing free books to help promote more reading in the community.
This month you will also have an opportunity to meet Breege from youngballymun.
Book Exchange returns to Ballymun Civic Centre on Thursday, April 1st. For those who can’t wait until then, call into the Partnership Offices in Ballymun Shopping Centre where we have set up a mini Book Exchange carrying a sample collection of books for you to swap and read. For more information contact the Education Section of Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership on 01 8423612 or email elizabeth@ballymun.org.
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In late 2008, a sub-group of the Ballymun Trainers Network began to research setting up a database of Trainers from the local area. This year, the Network along with the expertise of Ian Smith of Noise Multimedia has moved the database from a vision into a reality!
. . . click here to find out more >>
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Schools in our community work tirelessly to promote school attendance levels. In 2008 they approached the community sector to ask for more support to improve school attendance. For this reason Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership is now co-ordinating Ballymun School Attendance Community Action Initiative a collaboration between numerous statutory, community and voluntary sector services and organisations. The Initiative comprises seven actions each with a separate lead agency and then partner agencies to take on some of the work
. . . click here for more >>
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- Examples of the Work of Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership in the local community in relation to Education.
Click here to read about the broad range of work and programmes of the Education and Childhood Development sections of the Partnership.
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On 30th November 2009 the Partnership hosted the MISS SCHOOL MISS OUT MISSED OPPORTUNITIES Conference at the AXIS arts and community resource centre, Ballymun. The event was attended by 104 delegates from around the country aswell as those working or living in the Ballymun Whitehall Area. The conference’s focus was Education – A Whole town working together and was skillfully Chaired by Fergus Finlay CEO of Barnardos . . . click here for more >>
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As you may already know, the Intergenerational Project was piloted last May in St. Josephs Senior National School. Older members of our local community visited 4th, 5th and 6th class students in their classroom to tell them what life was like when they were in school. The project was very successful so the Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership invited schools to take part again this academic year . . . click here to find out more >>
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On November 27th, the Ballymun Trainer’s Network funded by the Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership provided a workshop on ‘How to Motivate Learners’ in the inviting environment of the Civic Chambers in Ballymun Civic Centre. The workshop was facilitated by Dr. James Campbell of the Institute of Cultural Affairs, Brussels . . . more >>
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"Ask not what your Partnership can do for you, but what we can achieve in Partnership . . ."
Below is a link to a list of training programmes and business development supports available from the Partnership to aid you in becoming a competent Entrepreneur. Supports are developed for those considering self employment as a means to generating income, and increasing their personal or professional successes. Surround yourself with successful perspectives, stay focused on core goals, be mentally and physically present, and develop a positive consciousness, and most importantly, start now. Achieve with us in Partnership!
Click here for more details of the variety of training programmes available from BWAP >>
"Discovering a new purpose . . . pursuing a new path." - Jack Canfield, Life / Success Coach
Click here for a YouTube taster video from Jack >>
For further information about BWAP's Training Programmes, please contact Gerard Mc Loughlin Ph: 01 8423612 or alternatively gerard@ballymun.org.
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Traveller Focus Week lunchtime performance
Date: Wednesday 2nd December
Time: 1.00pm
Venue: Axis, Ballymun
‘Mobile’ is written and performed by Michael Collins, a member of the Irish Traveller community who has been an advocate of Traveller human rights for over 20 years. Michael would be most known for the role of Johnny Connors in RTE’s ‘Glenroe’, which he starred in for over 10 years.
‘Mobile’ looks at the dilemma of a Traveller man who is matched off to fight another Traveller to settle a family dispute. The fellow who he is to fight is not only his cousin but they are also married to two sisters. The play explores the issue of internal fighting within the Traveller community through eyes of Peter one of the combatants who is faced with the dilemma: “Will I or won’t I fight?”. This exciting play will challenge audience perceptions of the Traveller community while highlighting the role of the outside community in contributing to the issue.
Michael will also facilitate a Q&A session after this performance.
For further information about Traveller Focus Week contact Hazel Murphy (St. Margaret’s Travellers Community Assoc.) on 8622144 or Manus Bree (Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership) on 8423612. To make a booking call Axis Box Office : Tel. 01-883 2100.
This event is being organized by St. Margaret’s Travellers Community Association, Ballymun Intercultural Group, Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership and supported by Dublin City Council and axis, Ballymun as part of Traveller Focus Week 2009.
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Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership (BWAP) have launched the Directory of Support Services for Parents in the Ballymun Whitehall Area.
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Twenty three teachers (pictured right) new to the Ballymun / Whitehall area this 2009 / 2010 academic year participated in an Introduction to the Community of Ballymun programme. This special programme is organised every year by Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership to assist teachers working in local schools to get to know a little bit more about the community in which their school is located. This helps them to make their lessons more relevant to their pupils and students as the teachers are introduced to real places, activities or services available in the community . . . click here to read more >>
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Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship
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The Ryan Academy for Entrepreneurship, the DCU entrepreneurship centre based in Citywest, has called on the government to formulate a strategy for the development of the social economy in Ireland, at a talk on innovation in the social enterprise sector held in DCU as part of the ‘Innovation Dublin’ week. The aim of the strategy should be to stimulate this sector of the economy which not only provides urgently needed services to the less well off but also is a major provider of jobs. As government pull out of funding essential services, many social entrepreneurs are filling the gaps, as could be seen at the Social Entrepreneurs Ireland awards event held earlier this week in Dublin, with President Mary McAleese presiding . . . click here to read more >>
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On Thursday, September 10th, 2009 Ballymun Civic Centre transformed into a centre of education and learning as it was host to Ballymun Education Fair. The fair was organised by Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership and aimed to promote learning, education and training opportunities for both adults and young people of all ages right in the heart of their own community.
The Fair was officially launched by Minister Seán Haughey who highlighted the importance of the event for the area. This was further enhanced by two local women, Virginia Maguire and Yasmin Lee, who spoke about their return to education and how it had changed their lives and furthered their careers . . . click for more >>.
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Millennium Partnership Fund 2009 – 2010
- Are you currently attending or planning to go to college this year?
- Are you in need of financial support towards Fees, Books, Travel and Study Skills?
- Are you a resident of the Ballymun area?
If you answered yes to these questions, you may be eligible for the Millennium Partnership Fund 2009 - 2010. Click here for more information >>
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CreativeD is a network-based business support programme designed for the creative industries. Its aim is to define, develop and promote creative businesses in Dublin. CreativeD is part of a wider European initiative which is being
mirrored in a number of other locations. It is funded by Dublin City Council, The Digital Hub, the Dublin City and County
Enterprise Boards and ECCE.
. . . click here to read more >>
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In June of this year the Economic Development Manager of the Partnership was selected as one of fourteen Economic Development professionals to embark upon the Towards Economic Regeneration program to the USA through the Boston College Irish Institute. The program participants included economic strategists, government policymakers, business leaders and academics
. . . click here to read more >>
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“Not Waiting on IKEA Anymore!!!!!”
A weight of anticipation was heavy in the air; a significant event was due to mark a massive turning point for Ballymun and North County Dublin. The opening of IKEA brought with it a carnival atmosphere. The fast music, fast dancing, and the strong beat of Samba drums tried to capture the importance of the moment, but it was the roar of the crowd that did it best. “IKEA!! IKEA!! IKEA!!” . . . click here to read more >>
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Following an extensive communications strategy by the Economic Development Department, to highlight the increased level of economic opportunities in the area, has resulted in various news articles within Local and National media. This has culminated in a RTE 6:01 News documentary highlighting the extensive range of opportunity available in the Ballymun area (see link below) and various news articles within National and local papers.
. . . click here for more details >>
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The Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership are delight to announce the establishment of a partnership between Ballymun Town Centre Ltd. and the Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership. This partnership involves the promotion of unoccupied retail outlets in the Ballymun Town Centre as a “Retail Incubation Space”. This retail incubation space will allow businesses to establish a presence in the area and test the viability of the retail market in Ballymun
. . . click here to read more >>
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The Higher Education Strategy Group invited submissions recently in respect of the development of the vision and objectives for Higher Education nationally. A Sub Group of Partnership’s Education Working Group got together on behalf of the Working Group to respond to this call. The call for submissions looked for detail on
the most significant changes you would wish to see made to Irish Higher Education
and
the barriers or obstacles which you would identify to achievement of those objectives.
Click here to download the Education Working Group’s submission >>
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The 16th Annual Conference on Multi-Organisational Partnerships, Alliances and Networks (MOPAN) visited Ballymun as part of their conference itinerary on the 18th June 2009. MOPAN is an international gathering of academics who meet on an annual basis to discuss common themes and objectives in current academic debate. Academics come as far as Portugal, Australia, Belgium, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, China, United States of America, Ireland and Great Britain . . . click here to read more >>
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Talkin' 'Bout My Generation – Intergenerational Local History Project
Are you aged 55 or over? Would you like to become a Volunteer and help today’s children understand what life was like when you were growing up? Now is your chance to do just that.
. . . click here to find out more >>
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will hold a voter registration drive at Ballymun Library Wednesday 6th May from 15.00 - 20.00.
The aim of the drive is to encourage non-Irish citizens to register to vote, so they can use their vote in the European & Local Elections on Friday 5th June 2009.
EU Citizens can vote in European & Local Elections
Non – EU Citizens can vote in Local elections only
Those wishing to register should bring some photographic identification: passport, driving license, ID card etc.
Anybody wishing to register to vote after this date must fill in a supplementary voter registration form and submit it to the City Council by Monday 18th May. It must be stamped at a local Garda Station to verify identification.
Click her for a full voter registration form >>.
Click her for a full voter change of address form >>.
Completed forms can be sent by Freepost to : Franchise Section , Dublin City Council, 16/19 Wellington Quay, Dublin 2.
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Ballymun Active Disability Interest Group & Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership are organizing an information workshop on Dublin City Council’s new online accessibility consultation tool: www.accessdublin.ie.
The website has been developed to assist people who might require information, assistance and guidance relating to accessibility issues in the city.
The workshop will take place on: Friday 29th May from 11.30 – 12.30 in Ballymun Jobs Centre.
To book a place, please email manus@ballymun.org or call 01 842 3612.
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Participants on a life coach training programme “Invest in Yourself” recently received Certificates of Achievement in recognition of their hard work and endeavor
. . . read more >>
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The 2008 Annual Report of the Partnership has now been published.
The Report is available from our offices or as a download from the Downloads section of this site. (See "Downloads Menu" above)
You can also view or download a copy by clicking [ here ].
(File size: 10MB)
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Ballymun Market takes place on the first Thursday of each month, from 11:00am to 4:00pm on the new Ballymun Plaza, Ballymun Main Street.
The market offers some new stalls and the opportunity to try a selection of . . .
- Fruit and Vegetables
- Homemade Jams
- Homemade Breads
- Homemade Cakes
- Fresh Foods
- Local Ballymun Crafts
- Handmade Crafts
- Sweets and Chocolate
- GAP Plant Sale
- Eco Friendly Products
- Recycled Furniture and much, much more
Visit www.ballymunmarket.ie for more information >>
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Kitchen Installation Provider
IKEA invites a response from applicants wishing to complete a request for information to enter a tender process to provide a Kitchen Installation Service based in IKEA Dublin.
Prospective providers should have a good knowledge of the IKEA kitchen product range and be able to demonstrate sound business acumen. Interested parties should contact Klaus Prag at klpr@memo.ikea.com.
Home Assembly Provider
IKEA invites a response from applicants wishing to complete a request for information to enter a tender process to provide a Home Assembly Service based in IKEA Dublin.
Prospective providers should have a good knowledge of the IKEA product range and be able to demonstrate sound business acumen. Interested parties should contact Klaus Prag at klpr@memo.ikea.com.
Please note:
All Requests for Information must be made by Thursday 9th April 2009.
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The Economic Development Section of the Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership has developed an Information Technology training programme in response to the needs of our enterprise clients within the Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership. Do you want to improve you computer skills? Do you want to engage more with the internet? Do you want to know how to communicate by e-mail? Do you want to learn how to type in a supported environment? If you do and you can make the time available we can deliver the course . . . So read on!! >>
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Monday, February, 23rd, 2009, saw a celebration of the work of Ballymun Partnership over the last 18 years and a marking of the transtion to Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership (BWAP) and the expansion of the geographical area of operation of the Partnership.
The celebration took place at the BWAP offices, Ballymun Shopping Centre, Ballymun, and the guest speaker was be John Curran, T.D., Minister of State, Department of Community, Rural & Gaeltacht Affairs. Watch this space for a report on the event!
Click here to view / download the agenda for the celebration & launch >>
Click here to view / download a brochure with more information about the Partnership and it's area of operation >>
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Coming in the New Year early January 2009
The Ballymun Partnership Enterprise Development Section is delighted to announce the development of a new training programme aimed at “Starting and Succeeding at Self Assessment, E-commerce”. This programme will give participants the opportunity to learn technical aspects of filling out tax forms via the Revenue Online Services (ROS). Course participants will learn how to compute final return figures to be included on P11, P30, Vat 3, P35, and P45’s. Participants will then be instructed on how to input these figures into the ROS, which can then be electronically filed with the Revenue. A workshop has also been incorporated into the programme delivered by a ROS consultant employed by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners. As part of this course participants can avail of one to one business advice clinics in order to discuss any finer detail specific to their needs. This will provide a confidential forum to discuss sensitive information that may arise for the individual that can not be discussed within a gr
oup setting.
This course will give the participant a greater understanding of Revenue Online Services in turn increasing productivity in filing annual returns.
Course will start on Tuesday the 20th of January 2009, for further information please Enterprise Development Executive, Gerard on 01-8423612 or gerard@ballymun.ie.
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Ballymun Partnership’s Enterprise Development Worker, Gerard Mcloughlin, and Finglas Cabra’s Business Development Manager, David Orford, embarked upon Dublin City Enterprise Boards Enterprise Support Day in City Hall, Dame Street, Dublin 2 on Wednesday 19th November, '08.
The day was a great success, enabling Ballymun Partnership to advertise the cohort of pre-start and start-up training packages available for 2009. In addition the new and upcoming digital hub within our existing enterprise centre was also illustrated.
Anyone interested in receiving more information on the new training package which will be rolled out from January 2009 please contact Gerard Mcloughlin by email at gerry@ballymun.org. Alternatively, if you wish to receive information on our up and coming enterprise units please contact Fiona by email on fiona@ballymun.org.
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The Ballymun Partnership has successfully started its autumn training schedule with the commencement of a “FETAC Accredited Start Your Own Business Programme” and “E-CERT Accredited Computer Training Course" . . . click here for details >>
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30 stories and pictures by Ballymun people of all ages are recorded in the Education Section of this website for you to read and enjoy. It all started when the Education Working Group of Ballymun Partnership planned a Learning Promotion Campaign called Ballymun Education for Generations Initiative in 2006. We invited people from Ballymun to write to us about their positive learning journeys. Back then we received over 270 learning stories and artwork describing positive learning experiences. So we have put a selection of these on our website.
Click here to view and read just some of the personal experiences of people from Ballymun >>
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Ulster Bank are again looking to reward entrepreneurs who operate in our local communities and the spirit of entrepreneurial activity across the whole island of Ireland.
The Awards are currently in their 14th year, but this year have taken on a different format, and are being run on a provincial basis.
Click here to find out more >>
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The Shell Livewire Young Entrepreneur of the Year Awards is the UK & Ireland’s premier young business awards program. In celebrating the success of young business people they provide a platform for recognition, promotion on a national scale & cash prizes for successful participants! Anyone under the age of 31 who has started their business within the last 18 months or so is eligible. If you would like to enter the awards, please click www.advantage-ni.com/awards. Alternatively if you would more information then contact Fiona on 01 842 3612.
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The newly developed First Steps to Success Program was designed by the Ballymun Partnership Ltd and First Steps Ltd to meet a gap in the start-up finance market for the people of Ballymun.
. . . click here to read more >>
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Economic slowdowns often trickle down to small businesses, including those in relatively stable industries. Everyone tends to cut back on discretionary spending. However, a slowdown doesn't have to spell disaster for your small business. Good financial management practices will help you in the worst of economic times and be ready to capitalise on new opportunities that will come with the good times. Begin with the basics. Even when times are good, no small business can survive without good record keeping, budgeting, cash flow monitoring, and credit management, which we, Ballymun Partnership, can help you with. To provide YOU with more information around maximising your business today contact FIONA at the Ballymun Partnership on 01 842 3612 or email fiona@ballymun.org.
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Ballymun Partnership and First Steps are joining forces to provide a much needed service to local businesses. We have found a key constraint arising not only within the Ballymun Partnerships enterprise resources but within similar institutions around Ireland relating to the lack of available financial aid for start-up business.
Do you find it difficult to get start-up funding?
If you answered YES then we can help YOU! Commencing in July we will be looking to put 10 of our clients on a mentoring program to aid them in this process. If you wish to be part of this then please email Fiona at the Ballymun Partnership, fiona@ballymun.org or alternatively phone 01 842 3612.
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Last week Ballymun Partnership Economic Development section launched the NEW business insurance seminar for clients. The seminar attracted a group of pre-start & start-up entrepreneurs to learn about what type of insurance they need for their business and personal indemnity.
After the seminar FBD Insurance met with all entrepreneurs on a one-to-one basis to discuss insurance packages suitable for their business needs.
If you wish to be part of the next seminar on business insurance then please email Fiona at the Ballymun Partnership, fiona@ballymun.org or alternatively phone 01 842 3612.
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On Thursday, 5th June 2008, Ballymun Partnership hosted the joint launch of the Ballymun Trainers Network and the research report ‘Initiating a network for trainers in Ballymun and the surrounding areas’. Ms. Berni Brady, Aontas: the National Adult Learning Organisation, was guest speaker at the launch.
. . . click here to read more >>
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The parent communication tool ‘Supporting Parents is Supporting Children’ DVD was launched by Roisin Shortall T.D on October 13th 2008 at the start of National Parents’ week by in the Ballymun Partnership. The event was attended by local parents, voluntary and statutory agencies.
. . . click here to read more and view the DVD >>
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On Friday, 9th May 2008, Dr. Vincent Malony spoke to a gathering of local parents on the topic
"The Ten Commandments Of Living With A Young Adult!" . . . more >>
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The new 3-day accredited Institute of Leadership Management business programme commenced in May 2008 in the Ballymun Enterprise Centre with a keen group of pre-start and start-up entrepreneurs . . . click here to read more >>
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Our FUNDED business advisory service can help you:-
I am interested in setting up a business and want to know more!
I only have an idea for a business can you help me develop it?
I have just started as a sole-trader and need more help?
I have been in business for three years and need help with hiring staff.
We can help each of YOU find the right pathway for YOUR pre-start and start-up needs. To meet our business advisor or to find out more information on what we can do for you. Contact Fiona on 01 842 3612 or email fiona@ballymun.org.
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The NEW Ballymun Partnership Fetac accredited business programme proved to be hugely popular at the opening evening last week in the Days Hotel. The course was launched by a professional Life and Business Coach, local to the area, who discussed practical tools to transform participant’s businesses aspirations into reality.
. . . click here to read more >>
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National figures show that business start-ups fail within the first three years. To give you a head start the Ballymun Partnership are running a training and development programme for you to prevent your pre-start or start-up business from becoming a national statistic!
click here to find out more >>
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Figures show that business start-ups fail within the first three years. Businesses fail due to lack of planning and business knowledge. However, with preparation you can ensure your business idea gets off the ground and continues flying. You cannot remove all risk but it can be reduced significantly with knowledge and networking.
Our 12 week Start Your Own Business Workshop Programme is aimed at developing your business idea or recent start-up through a series of business workshops.
Click here to find out more>>
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There are new pre-enterprise EMERGE programmes starting in Blanchardstown and Swords soon. If you or anyone you know who would be interested in attending, please see or pass on the following information. There are still some places left.
. . . click here for details >>
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Do you require assistance around:-Invoicing; Cash receipts; Deposits; Credit Services; Cash Flow; Credit Services; Balance Sheets? If you answered YES then register for a FREE one-to-one information session with a book keeper! Contact Fiona at the Ballymun Partnership on 01 842 3612 or alternatively email enterprise@ballymun.org to register or for more information.
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Understanding how to use, the internet and email can improve the efficiency of your business, improve your customer’s and increase sales.
This computer course looks at basic keyboard skills, changing passwords, reading and sending e-mail messages and using the World Wide Web!
Ballymun Partnership with support from Fast Track to IT and Dublin Employment Pact aim to get you started on the road to increased business through using a computer.
If you wish to reserve a place on the next course, or require additional information, contact Fiona at the Ballymun Partnership on 01 842 3612. We look forward to hearing from you!
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The Irish Childcare Policy Network held a meeting with T.D’s and Senators in the Shelbourne Hotel on December 12th, 2007, to discuss the impact of the Community Childcare Subvention Scheme.
. . . click here to read more >>
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CapricornVentis (CVL), a Business and Technology Consulting firm that focuses on increasing the competitive strength of its clients, helping them to grow their business more profitably by serving customers more intelligently, has made donation of computers to local schools. The computers include desktop and laptop equipment and Ballymun Partnership gratefully accepted the offer for use in the schools . . . click here to read more >>
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Twenty-six Childcare Providers recently completed an accredited Certificate in the Environmental Health Officers Association Primary Course in the principles and practices of Food Hygiene.
. . . click here to find out more >>
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Minister for State Pat Carey, T.D opened an exhibition in the Atrium, Civic Buildings, Ballymun on Oct 15th 2007 at 12.30pm, of early childhood memories of local parents in Ballymun. Over 150 local parents and children contributed quotes which reflected the theme "Mol an óige agus Tiocfaidh sí - Praise the young and they will grow".
. . . click here to find out more >>
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Ballymun was chosen as one of six towns nationally to be a Positive Ageing Week town last Autumn.
“The purpose of the week is to show that ageing is not something to fear, but something to celebrate,” Age Action chief executive Robin Webster said . . . click to find out more >>
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Sara Jones, aged 4, is pictured smiling away at the Teddy Bear’s Picnic which took place in Santry Woods July 1st 2007. Despite the weather many families donned their raincoats and came along to enjoy the activities. The Teddy Bear’s picnic has become a yearly event the Ballymun Partnership takes part in. For the second year running there was face painting, nature trails, games, hula hoops, skipping, arts and crafts and plenty of old fashion fun . . . click here to read more >>
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To promote NATIONAL PLAY DAY, the Ballymun Partnership supported by the Dublin North West Childcare Resource Centre, organised a play seminar in the Ballymun Plaza on June 26th 2007.
. . . click here to read more >>
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Twenty childcare workers from ten Ballymun childcare facilities received National Children’s Nurseries Association certificates of attendance in childcare skills training. Roisin Shortall, Labour T.D presented certificates to Ballymun Childcare Providers on June 29th (07) in the Ballymun Plaza. In her key note speech Roisin emphasized the valuable role of childcare staff in making a difference to young children’s lives . . . click here to find out more >>
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First Step was setup in 1991 as a not for profit organisation. The objective of First Step is to provide micro loan finance. It offers the self employed or those interested in self employment loan capital, mentoring and on-going support to help start up a micro businesses and progress towards operational sustainability while ensuring that those businesses which are bankable go to the banks for their finance.
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“For someone who lives alone this is a wonderful way to have daily contact with someone. It’s a comfort to know that someone is calling to have a friendly chat.” (Moira, Blanchardstown).
The Friendly Call Service, now available in Ballymun, was established in 2005 to provide a free Telephone Alert Service to those who live alone or feel isolated or vulnerable . . . click to find out more >>
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Are you over 65 living in Ballymun?
Grants are available from the Dept of Community, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs to provide the following:
Window locks, door locks and door chains, Security lighting, Smoke alarms, Once off costs of installing neck pendants.
Collect an application form from the Partnership offices.
Funding is limited.
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In Ireland today most people own a mobile phone and often this is their preferred method of communication. Ballymun Partnership in conjunction with Solas Development Centre and the Ballymun Anti-Poverty Network completed research recently that substantiates this at a local level. Over 500 local people were surveyed by local people and said that they would like current channels of communication to be developed further to include text messaging for example.
In an effort to communicate more effectively with local people, Ballymun Partnership have been using this text based service and are now in a position to host this service for other local community and voluntary groups.
To find out more contact Mairin or Catherine on 842 3612 or on clane@ballymun.org or mairin@ballymun.org
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Ballymun is changing for the better but there is more to change than our physical landscape. A ten year plan to support children and families in Ballymun has been developed by a group brought together by Atlantic Philanthropies three years ago chaired by Dr Noirin Hayes. The plan will be based on evidence of what the local situation is and what has been proven to help children and parents in Ballymun, in Ireland and Internationaly. It will focus on achieving the outcomes for children that local people have identified.
youngballymun is the title of the plan and it is an initiative of the Ballymun Development Group for Children and Young People. For detailed informtion on youngballymun click here.
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Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership’s Bulletin
Ballymun Whitehall Area Partnership’s Bulletin
Ballymun Tidy Towns Competitions 2009
Calling All Businesses - Plato Recruitment 2009
Graduation Celebrations For Childminders!
Ballymun Partnership Announces a New Business Mentoring Programme in Partnership with Fingal Rotary Club!
This is a course aimed at those who are considering going into business and those already in self-employment. The course is an accredited training programme with City and Guilds and funded via FAS.
New Childminding Advisory Officers want to hear from local childminders
