COVID -19 DOES NOT TRAVEL - PEOPLE DO. COMMUNITY IS THE FRONTLINE AND  HAS THE ANSWER TO THIS PANDEMIC .  PLEASE, PLEASE  respect the advice given below by the HSE . 

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Posted 23 March 2020

Local historian, Shane Gilleran shared this Map and Reference Documentwith us. We thought you would all like to see it.

Shane tells us” this is a very impressive map of Kilteevan meticulously hand sketched. The teacher and author was Patrick Ryan. What makes the map stand out is the clarity, and in depth detail and lay-out of the townlands, big houses, roads, buildings and shops in the parish in 1938”. 

We now know that the roads through the Cloonlarge and Cloneigh boglands  were built in the late 1930’s as Road z.z and y.y are referred to as New Roads. There are many other interesting historical details on this map.

Thank you Shane- these documents clearly demonstrate the importance of recording local history for future generations.

Posted 23 March 2020

COVID-19 - An Post and Department of Social Protection Updates

Please see below information on An Post Measures and some Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) on the Department of Social Protection COVID-19 Welfare payments. 

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An Post have decided to extend opening times and signing procedures to lower risk to customers and staff.

From the 17 March 2020: An Post is taking a range of special measures to ensure the health and safety of customers and staff while maintaining Post Office and Mails & Parcels services nationwide.

Post Offices and Financial Services

• An Post and the Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection (DEASP) are working closely on measures to assist customers and help the national effort to tackle the COVID-19 crisis.

• The majority of post offices will open from 8am this Friday, 20th March to facilitate OAPs who wish to conduct their business ahead of other customers,

• Customers impacted by Covid-19 may nominate a ‘Temporary Agent’ to act on their behalf by completing, in advance, a form available at post offices and online at anpost.com/tempagent. 

• Post Offices have introduced Social Distancing and other  practical measures to safeguard customers and staff.

• Post Office staff will capture customer details directly, avoiding the need for customers to handle counter equipment such as signing pads and pens.   Display boards, floor signs and staff will remind customers to remain apart from other people while in the Post Office.

Mails & Parcels Services

• Due to the exceptional commitment of postal staff throughout the country we endeavour to maintain collection and delivery services for as long as possible.

• Customers are no longer being asked to sign for mail deliveries requiring signature, rather the Post person will sign to confirm the delivery in the presence of the customer.  Undeliverable items will be kept at An Post local delivery offices for collection by customers on production of proof of address and photo ID.

• Flight cancellations to and from a growing number of countries is impacting international services. See anpost.com for full details.

• A stamp price increase scheduled for March 18 has been postponed indefinitely while the country is in crisis. .

Debbie Byrne, An Post, Managing Director, An Post Retail says An Post recognises that the coming weeks will be difficult for customers. ‘’Our hope is that ongoing practical response to the needs of customers will help us playing our part in the national effort.  

‘’An Post is conscious of our role in helping customers access cash and in facilitating local commerce wherever possible and this will continue.’’

 Further information at www.anpost.com  

 POSTED 19 MARCH 2020

Posted March 18 2020

          GARDA PRESS RELEASE

“An Garda Síochána is in the process of hiring additional vehicles to provide additional mobility to our members nationwide to provide increased community support and community engagement across the country. 

Speaking today Deputy Commissioner Twomey stated that “As a community at this time we need more than ever to support the most vulnerable in our society, particularly our elderly and isolated.  An Garda Síochána has always worked closely with our communities and we continue to do so in these extraordinary times”.

An Garda Síochána continue to urge families, neighbours and community groups to engage with people in line with ‘social distancing’ guidelines. 

As an organisation, Gardaí across the country are being asked to actively identify those persons most at need, particularly those with limited local family or social support.  In these cases An Garda Síochána will assist. 

These ‘contingency’ vehicles will be used to maintain personal interactions and where needed to assist and support people, which may include collecting medical prescriptions, attending hospital appointments and other supports they may need.  They are not ‘primary response vehicles’.

An Garda Síochána will also use these opportunities to link identified people into local, national and state services where appropriate.

Any person with these concerns for themselves or for a neighbour should contact their local Garda station, Contact details, including email contact, for all Garda stations can be found on the Garda website or in any phonebook. 

An Garda Síochána has established a COVID-19 National Co-Ordination Unit operating from Garda Headquarters under Deputy Commissioner Twomey, Policing and security to co-ordinate and manage a strategic Garda response to this dynamic situation.  Deputy Commissioner, Policing and Security currently chairs daily meetings with Regional Commanders and Heads of Section monitoring the evolving position”.

 _{Posted March 18th 2020}

In the midst of a troubled world, there was a strong beacon of light on the Cloonlarge Loop today, when we came across a family enjoying the great outdoors on the new deck.

They were reading, they started a new Community piece of art, and look at this child’s sketch of the most "talked about fun feature" on the Loop- The Duck!

 Go on Smile. By the way, the Duck is now officially called Dáithí Lacha .

“Hope is seeing light in spite of being surrounded by darkness”

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Kilteevan Tidy Towns would ask you to remember, that while we are keeping our distance, we are still VERY MUCH CONNECTED.

As a community group we care. So if you have worries or concerns please phone, let's keep in touch with each other . If we can’t help you, we will find someone who can.  

The Department of Health, the Department of Rural and Community Development and the HSE are working closely to support stakeholders and community groups. We have been asked to share the important information below.

Yesterday's Government Announcement:

Yesterday, the Government announced additional measures to protect citizens by delaying the spread of COVID-19.

The general public is asked to follow this advice and keep informed of this ongoing outbreak. Details of these updated measures can be found here:

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/ea1c30-updated-measures-in-response-to-covid-19-coronavirus/

Let’s all act responsibly and stay safe .Wash those hands again.

Posted March 13th 2020

One of the main goals of Kilteevan Tidy Towns is the promotion of our well-being .

Colouring books have been found to be beneficial for mental, emotional and physical health for adults and young people. So we placed colouring books in the new outdoor Cloonlarge Library Box and Art Space.

The first picture was started by adults about a month ago and was gradually evolving. We had no idea what to expect!

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We got a BIG Surprise today when walking the Loop to find our first completed project is there in the box. Well Done everyone who participated in colouring! It is absolutely beautiful.

We look forward to our next creation.

Join in the fun. It’s all good! No directions to read and follow. No required steps to complete in a certain sequence. It’s just hassle free, relaxing fun to be enjoyed alone or with friends.

 Enjoy the Loop and all it has to offer.

The project was funded by the Department of Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht under Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme 2019.

 "Where flowers bloom so does hope" Lady Johnson.

Thank you to our dedicated Tidy Towns volunteers and Casey's Londis Roscommon for planting hope in Kilteevan this Spring.

 Posted 27th February 2020