Walks Scheme Open for New Participants

    The Department of Rural and Community Development has recently announced the re-opening of the National Walks Scheme for new participants to join the scheme. The National Walks Scheme facilitates the development and maintenance of many of Ireland’s walking trails.  The scheme assists in the provision of high quality walking trails by private landholders…

Garda Youth Awards

Garda Youth Awards 2019 Deserving young people from across the county were honoured at the fourth annual Wicklow Garda Youth Awards on the 8th of March in the Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy. County Wicklow Partnerships SICAP programme was one of the proud sponsors of the event. Young people who, by their very presence, make their communities…

Information Workshops for Community Grant Schemes 2019

ACCESS FUNDING FOR COMMUNITY PROJECTS FOR YOUR AREA INFORMATION WORKSHOPS FOR  COMMUNITY GRANT SCHEMES IN 2019 LEADER TOWN AND VILLAGE RENEWAL SCHEME RURAL REGENERATION & DEVELOPMENT FUND URBAN REGENERATION & DEVELOPMENT FUND OUTDOOR RECREATION SCHEME Funding Workshops will be run by Wicklow County Council and County Wicklow Partnership on the following dates to provide information…

Outdoor Recreation Strategy – Public Feed In

The County Wicklow Outdoor Recreation Committee developed the first County Wicklow Outdoor Recreation Strategy in 2009 which had a very positive impact on the development and management of outdoor recreation in the county.  We now welcome your feedback to inform the development of the County Wicklow Outdoor Recreation Strategy 2019 to 2024.  This strategy will…

Wicklow Trails Passport Launched

County Wicklow Partnership are delighted to launch the Wicklow Trails Passport.  This pilot project, developed using funds from Healthy Ireland, will encourage families located in the Rathdrum area to get out and discover trails in their local community.   The goal of this project will be to encourage families to discover and use walking trails…

Job Vacancy- Tus Supervisor December 18

The Tús programme is a community work placement initiative managed by Co Wicklow Partnership on behalf of the Department of Social Protection. Key Responsibilities: A key task of the Supervisor is the management of the work performance of the participants in his/her allocated area to establish that quality outputs are achieved from the work placement.  …

Job Vacancy- SICAP OUTREACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER DECEMBER 18

PERSON SPECIFICATION FOR THE POST OF: SICAP OUTREACH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT WORKER Purpose of the Post The Outreach Community Development Worker will be responsible for: ·  Establishing contact with individuals and groups in local communities especially disadvantaged communities targeted under SICAP 2018 – 2022 · Supporting local communities in collective action to address local issues and develop community…

Upcoming courses in Carnew

SICAP is running FREE courses in Carnew!! Barista Skills course starting 21st November for 4 week duration on Wednesdays and Thursdays 9.30am-3.30pm Hair & Beauty Taster course, 12th, 13th 15th November 9.30am-2pm Sugarcraft Worshop 14th November 9.30am-2pm Safepass Training 20th November 8am sharp- 5pm Contact Kay or Gillian for more information on 0402 20955