KILTEEVAN COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GROUP LIMITED
Kilteevan, Roscommon, Co. Roscommon
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Birdwatching is Good for You
"In order to see birds, it is necessary to become a part of the silence."- Robert Lynd.
Did you know that enjoying birds in your own garden is good for you?
Scientific research now tells is that getting out and experiencing nature can help to reduce stress, anxiety and depression. Nature helps to improve concentration by decreasing mental fatigue. It reduces stress by lowering blood pressure and levels of stress-inducing hormones.
So switch off - look after your mental health- just look at the birds. Wouldn’t these Glorious Goldfinches photographed in Kilteevan today lift your spirits?
A full list of Irish birds can be found below on Birdwatch Ireland
https://birdwatchireland.ie/irelands-birds-birdwatch-ireland/list-of-irelands-birds/
1-17 March -Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia
Seachtain na Gaeilge le Energia is an international Irish language festival and one of the biggest celebrations of our native language and culture that takes place each year in Ireland and in many other countries.
Kilteevan Tidy Towns works to protect and preserve our culture and heritage .
Déanaigí iarracht cúpla focal Gaeilge a úasáid an seachtain seo.
Make an effort to use a few words of Irish this week.
Bí bródúil as ár dteanga dhúchais. Be proud of our native language
Slán to fóill- Goodbye for now.
Lilliput Way "Centre Larks"
Gulliver performed his second official function today when he officially opened
Lilliput Way "Centre Larks”. This new all-weather facility is to facilitate the thousands of Fairy Visitors to Lilliput Way.
Even in the most challenging weather conditions… the magic continues...…Awesome!
There is no doubt, Kilteevan Tidy Towns has the best volunteers on the planet. Unselfish, Giving, Patient people who care about community. You can join us any time.
Kilteevan Tidy Towns AGM
DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – TUESDAY FEBRUARY 28TH 8 P.M.
YOU ARE INVITED.
KILTEEVAN TIDY TOWNS IS AN OPEN INCLUSIVE GROUP. YOU CAN JOIN US ANY TIME.
A BIG CEAD MÍLE FÁILTE IS PROMISED,
Since 2015, your Tidy Towns Team has worked tirelessly to improve the local environment and make Kilteevan a better place to live, work and visit.
We have put Kilteevan firmly on the map and have created a sense of place and pride of place for those living in the area. We have won numerous awards including the 2021 National Heritage Award for the Cloonlarge Loop.
Eight years on, we need help to continue this wonderful initiative in the community. Please come along next Tuesday. Bring your thoughts, ideas, skills. Your moral support is also vitally important to us.
You can all see the need to do the Annual Spring Clean. Helping hands are all we need to keep going.
Shamrock Squad Blog Praises Cloonlarge Bog Walk
What a pleasiure it was for Kilteevan Tidy Towns to host this group We learned so much about REAL INCLUSION.
Please visit us soon again.
Read the Shamrock Squad Blog about their recent visit to the Cloonlarge Loop. This makes all our hard work so worthwhile.
https://www.shamrock-squad.com/walks/cloonlarge-loop-walk-kilteevan-co-roscommon/
Grianmhar Bear on a Mission in Kilteevan
We want to share some of our learning from the Shamrock Squad Special Needs Families Walk.
Hidden Disabilities
Some of us experience a disability that is visible. Many people have a non-visible condition
and some of us have combination of both visible and non-visible conditions.
Globally 1 in 7 of us live with a disability. That is approximately 1.3 billion people.
These can be physical, visual, auditory and respiratory. They can also be neurological such as autism and ADHD, learning difficulties, dementia and mental health conditions to name but a few.
What is the symbol for hidden disabilities?
The Sunflower is now becoming a globally recognised symbol for non-visible disabilities or invisible disabilities. Sunflowers suggests brightness, happiness, strength and positivity.
Do People know this?
The Sunflower is gradually gaining a global presence across a broad range of sectors - ranging from retail, financial services, transport including airlines and airports, travel and tourism. Keep an eye out for it.
Why wear a Sunflower Lanyard, Bracelet or Pin?
People living with invisible disabilities often face barriers in their lives. Choosing to wear the Sunflower discreetly identifies the fact that the person may need support, a helping hand, or a little more time in shops, transport, or public spaces.
Grianmhar Bear -What’s the Story?
Grianmhar Bear (meaning Sunny Bear) is travelling across Ireland and around the world to highlight the Hidden Disabilities Symbol. Thank you to Scott for bringing Grianmhar Bear all the way to Kilteevan and for placing it in Gulliver’s Hand. We are very grateful to you for sharing your story, information and resources with us.
You can find more information here https://hiddendisabilitiesstore.com/irl/
Thanks to Carl Proctor Photography for the photo of Grianmhar Bear
