Muintir na Tíre , the national voluntary group that promotes community and rural development, has confirmed it will hosts an event in Kilmihil, the first of its kind in Clare.
The organisation will host the ‘Community Comeback’ information event on the 30th of May in Kilmihil Community Centre, which is free and open to the public to attend and run in partnership with the members of Kilmihil Community Alert and An Garda Síochána.
The event will showcase Services & Supports available to Older / Senior People in a rural setting in Kilmihil, County Clare. The invite to this event is open to people from all over the county and to people from neighbouring communities also to attend.
There will be Free Health Checks – Free Food – Free Advice – From over 25 various support agencies, where staff will be on hand to chat and give advice from: An Garda Síochána – Muintir na Tíre, ALON, HSE, Clare County Council, CROÍ, RSA, IFA, Specsavers, TASK Alarms, Embrace Farming – Health Services and others. The event will be well signposted.
The ‘Community Comeback’ programme seeks to build on community support at its most local level in Rural Communities. The aim is reaching out to People in Rural Ireland, reaching out to the most vulnerable and isolated members of our communities. The idea of ‘Community Comeback’ is based on showcasing available services in a rural setting outside of urban settings, in a local venue which is easily accessible and arranged by a Community Alert Group.
Gerard Costello, Community Alert Development Officer in the Western Region said: ‘Community Comeback’ is also aimed at revitalising local Community Alert groups, to ensure their continued viability and relevance, while supporting the most vulnerable people in their communities. A mixture of topics is covered at ‘Community Comeback’ including, crime prevention, community safety, care, along with physical and mental health promotions. There will be refreshments, networking, an element of fun, and all Free on the day. A lot of interesting topics worth seeing in Kilmihil Community Centre, Friday 30th May from 11am to 1pm – Eircode V15KC79.
This event is part of the partnerships efforts to help groups reactivate, neighbours & friends to mingle, while establishing info that can help us live a safer, happier & healthier life”.
For more details, you can call Gerard Costello on 086-6000751 or contact a member of the
Kilmihil Community Alert Group or the Kilmihil Active Retired Group.
