Doohamlet District Community Development Association

Doohamlet's New Biodiversity Garden

2012-03-04T21:44:00.008Z

Great news - Doohamlet is getting a Peace III funded biodiversity garden!The new garden will be developed alongside the river at Doohamlet Community Centre and is a great opportunity for people to get involved in a hands on project. The garden will enhance our area and provide a valuable recreational amenity.People of all nationalities and religions, from inside and outside the area and people

Tonyscallon Lake Community Information Evening, Monday 30th January 2012

2012-02-08T18:09:00.002Z

A very informative and well attended Information session was held in The Jubilee hall on Monday 30 January 2012. The community were invited through local Press and word of mouth to hear the Consultants engaged in carrying out the feasibility and ecological surveys outline their findings. Allen Mc Adam, MCA Consultancy, was engaged initially by the Doohamlet District Community Development

Presentation about Lake Project, Monday 30th January at 8pm

2012-01-24T20:07:00.008Z

We want to develop Toneyscallon Lake as an amenity for our community!An information evening will take place on Monday 30th January 2012 at 8pm in Doohamlet Hall to inform the community of the finding of the two recent surveys carried out on Toneyscallon Lake. Allen Mc Adam from MCA Consulting carried out a feasiblitiy study in Spring 2012 regarding the potential development of the area around

Christmas "Thank You"

2012-01-18T21:14:00.008Z

The DDCDA wishes to thank everyone who was involved in organising the village Christmas Tree and helping with Santa's visit on the 11th December 2011. This was the first year the DDCDA fully funded the event, and it would not have been possible without the support of so many people in our community.To give a small idea of the number of people involved in the Christmas event, we've listed a few

Digital Photography Project - We're looking for Participants

2012-01-18T09:31:00.009Z

We are looking for participants to take part in a digital photography project we are running with REACT. The DDCDA has joined together with a group from Armagh called REACT (Reconciliation, Education and Community Training) to deliver a cross-border community project. The project is well underway and we are getting to know our cross border partners beteer. Before the end of last year we had an

Santa Claus is coming to Town!

2011-11-30T22:35:00.003Z

Keep Sunday the 11th December 2011 free, because Santa is taking time out of his hectic schedule to pay Doohamlet a visit!He'll be coming to crossroads shop at 4pm to meet all of the children of Doohamlet and to give out sweets. Then he'll turn on the Christmas tree lights on our huge community Christmas Tree.After Santa's visit everyone is invited back to Connolly's Bar and Lounge for

REACT Project

2011-11-30T22:30:00.002Z

The DDCDA is participating in a cross-border project with an Armagh group called REACT in the Integrating Community Organisations Programme. The project has been ongoing for the past few months and will continue until the end of 2012. DDCDA members are regularly meeting with cross-border colleagues and engaging in learning, information sharing and developing relations.The ultimate aim of the

Monthly Meetings

2011-11-20T22:37:00.003Z

Monthly meetings are generally held on the last Tuesday of each month between 8.30pm and 10pm in the Golden Jubilee Hall.Everyone is welcome to attend.If you have an item you would like discussed at the meeting, please contact the secretary Paula Coleman or email contactddcda@gmail.com.

Prepare for Winter Weather

2011-11-20T22:19:00.003Z

After the extreme cold weather of the last 2 years, here are some tips on preparing for the winter ahead;Get set for severe weather with some good advice from the Road Safety Authority and from the Department of Defence site www.winterready.ie. During icy periods Monaghan County Council salt the main road network - to see which roads closest to you are salted see the Monaghan County Council Salt

2011 AGM

2011-10-18T11:17:00.001+01:00

The postponed 2011 DDCDA AGM has been rescheduled for Monday, 24th October at 8pm.Paul Bond of Monaghan E-Commerce Network will be our guest speaker. His talk will focus on developing an online presence and will be particularly suited to community groups and small businesses.The new local business directory, www.midmonaghandirectory.com, will be officially launched.The DDCDA will also give

Local Business Directory in Northern Standard

2011-09-15T10:25:00.002+01:00

An article on the local business directory was featured in the Northern Standard, 15th September 2011.Launch of the Mid Monaghan Business DirectoryThe Doohamlet District Community Development Association (DDCDA) has developed a new online local business directory to service the mid-Monaghan area. The directory will service localities around Castleblayney, Ballybay, Lough Egish, Doohamlet,

Doohamlet GFC Harvest Festival and Sports Day

2011-09-09T09:37:00.002+01:00

Doohamlet Gaelic Football Club will hold a Harvest Festival and Sports Day in O Neill Park, Doohamlet on Sunday, 11th September 2011. The festivities kick off at 2pm.Attractions will include a working thrashing machine, vintage tractors, pets corner, a "Free Taking" competition, nappy hanging competition, toll the welly, obstacle course and milking the cow.There will also be a full programme of

Bogsnorkelling Championships

2011-09-09T09:00:00.000+01:00

The 3rd Go Ireland Irish Bog Snorkelling Championships will take place in Doohamlet on Saturday, 10th September 2011. This very popular and fun event is being held for the 3rd time at Alices Loft and Cottages. With national press and media coverage, there is sure to be a huge turout to support the event. For more information or to find out how to participate click here.We wish everyone involved

September 2011 DDCDA Meeting

2011-08-30T21:50:00.002+01:00

The first meeting after the Summer break will be held on Tuesday, 13th September 2011 at 8.30pm in the Golden Jubilee Hall. The upcoming AGM to be held at the end of September will be discussed. All committee members are asked to attend. A major element of the 2011 AGM will be the launch of the local business directory. Applications to participate in the directory are still be accepted. For more

Safe Talk Suicide Alertness Training

2011-08-16T11:37:00.004+01:00

‘Suicide alertness for everyone’. Youth Work Ireland Monaghan Youth Outreach Information and Training Service in conjunction with the HSE are hosting a Safe TALK on 15th September 2011 in Ionad na nOg Church Hill, Clones from 5-9pm. safeTALK teaches suicide alertness. Why come to SafeTALK? In only a few hours, you will learn how to provide practical help to persons who are having thoughts of

2011-06-13T22:43:00.004+01:00