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Posted on April 23, 2025 by Steven A

Statement by President Michael D. Higgins on the death of Pope Francis.

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Steven A

“Mar Uachatarán na hÉireann, as President of Ireland, may I join with all those across the world, from their different stations in life, who have expressed such profound sadness on learning of the death of Pope Francis.

Pope Francis, in his important messages and in the presentation of his Papacy with a unique humility, sought to show in the most striking and moving of ways the extraordinary importance of the spiritual as a powerful source of global ethics in the challenges of contemporary life.

On the vital issues of our time – such as global hunger and poverty, of climate change and justice, of the plight of migrants and indigenous peoples, of the dispossessed, of the fundamental necessity of global peace and diplomacy – Pope Francis’ voice constituted a consistent invocation of a shared humanity that is represented by acknowledgement of the essential dignity of each human person.

For example, in Laudato Si’, Pope Francis’ encyclical in 2015, he called upon us all to face the urgent challenge of protecting our common home, to accept the challenge of bringing the whole human family together in cooperative search of a sustainable and integral form of living.

These issues I had the privilege of discussing at length with Pope Francis across our five meetings over the course of his Papacy.

Pope Francis’ last visit to Ireland was as part of the World Meeting of Families in 2018. I was pleased on that occasion to welcome Pope Francis to Áras an Uachtaráin, where we continued the discussions which we had begun upon his Installation in 2013 and in the Vatican in 2017, and subsequently continued in our further discussions there in 2021 and 2023. The warmth and encouragement offered by Pope Francis was greatly valued by Sabina and myself.

During his visit to Ireland, Pope Francis spoke of the scandal of child abuse, including in the Church, and its consequences for victims and families. On such matters, and on others such as attitudes towards women and those of the LGBTQ+ community within the Church, Pope Francis sought to play a positive role. I recall at the end of our meetings he would say as to his work on such issues, ‘it is very difficult’, as he asked for and offered prayers. It is important that the steps he took are built upon as they constitute a source of hope in the years to come.

In paying tribute to Pope Francis’ legacy, may we all reflect on the ethical approach that is necessary to tackle the many vital issues, including the serious danger of what he termed ‘the globalisation of indifference’, to which he drew the attention of office holders and their publics.

There was a warmth to Pope Francis and an abolition of any distance between himself and those with whom he was engaged. In reflecting on his Papacy, I think of Pope Francis’ own words in his encyclical Fratelli Tutti with regard to Francis of Assisi, after whom he chose his name:

Francis felt himself a brother to the sun, the sea and the wind, yet he knew that he was even closer to those of his own flesh. Wherever he went, he sowed seeds of peace and walked alongside the poor, the abandoned, the infirm and the outcast, the least of his brothers and sisters.”
May I express my deepest sympathies to the Apostolic Nuncio, to Archbishop Eamon Martin and all Religious in Ireland, to members of the Catholic faith throughout Ireland and across the world, to all those who will particularly feel his loss in his native Argentina and across South and Central America, and to all those of all faiths and none who were so inspired by his life and work.”

Spring Draw ~ 25th Anniversary

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Steven A

VACANCY Part-Time Outreach and Training Coordinator

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Steven A

Job Description
This position is funded through Pobal and the Department Rural and Community Development.

Main Function
To build partnerships with local community and key target groups, promote and facilitate volunteer participation in the station and design and deliver training aimed at building the confidence and capacity of volunteers to ensure quality programming.

Key Responsibilities of post:

OUTREACH:
• Create and foster links with local community groups, schools and other target groups
• Assist with promoting the station in the community and raising visibility.
• Contribute to planning and organising community-focused Station activities.
• help with recruiting and retaining of volunteers

TRAINING:
• in conjunction with the manager Prepare a comprehensive annual training plan
• Researching, identifying, sourcing and applying for training funding from State agencies, local authorities, European and Irish grants etc.
• Design and-deliver a programme of training aimed at building the confidence and capacity of volunteers to ensure quality programming.
• Deliver one to one training and feedback to volunteers when required
• Induct and coordinate and deliver volunteer training
• Coordinate and facilitate work placements
While all members of staff have individual job descriptions they are required to collaborate with all other staff. S/he may be expected to work in different locations and to undertake other duties from time to time including occasional weekend work.

Essentials skills required for this post
• A strong working knowledge of broadcasting, radio production and techniques
Experience of developing, planning and delivering QQI training (with a ‘Train the Trainer’ qualification or working towards this)
Ability to communicate and work with a diverse range of individuals and organisations
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and priorities own work to meet agreed objective
• Ability to work as part of a team

All roles are subject to funding continuation.
• Short listing may apply, A panel may be formed from which future vacancies may be filled
• RCB Community Radio Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
• Satisfactory references and Garda vetting will be required.
• Fixed term contract April 2025 to December 2025 subject to funding.

This position will be based in RCB – a Community Services Programme based in Kilkee

The person appointed must be eligible under Pobal CSP employment criteria.

Applications (with CV) should be sent to:
Station Manager, South West Clare Community Radio CLG T/A Raidió Corca Baiscinn, Community Centre, Kilkee, Co Clare. V15D276.

Or by email to:
Closing date is the 11/04/2025

RCB are contract hosts on behalf of Pobal and funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development.

VACANCY Production Assistant

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Steven A

Application Details
Eligibility to participate on CE is generally linked to those who are 21 years or over and in receipt of a qualifying social welfare payment for 1 year or more or 18 years and over for certain disadvantaged groups. Your eligibility will have to be verified by the Department.

You can register your interest, details here or you can contact an Employment Personal Advisor (EPA) in your local Intreo Centre.

DOONBEG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT LIMITED

Ref: #CES-2382574

No of positions: 1
Part Time.

Community Employment Programme.
Hours per week: 19.5 hours per week
Community Employment Programme Rates

Closing On: 17 Apr 2025

VACANCY Part Time – Administration & Accounts

Posted on April 23, 2025 by Steven A

Job Description

Administration & Accounts
The successful candidate will be enthusiastic, flexible, innovative in their approach and committed to providing a quality service meeting the needs and priorities of the people we support.

Essential Criteria
• Minimum of 1 years’ experience of office administration including bookkeeping, financial returns, payroll and computerised Sage accounts
• Experience in petty cash system, debtors and creditors and general ledgers, participants payroll, bank reconciliation and revenue returns.
• Ensure set up of employees wages on bank account
• Experience of budgeting and financial record keeping
• Experience of preparing financial reports
• Excellent IT skills including MS Office
• The Administrator will be responsible for preparing the returns and complying with funder procedures including payroll, public procurement and the Purchase Order system.
• Maintain all records as required by POBAL, CnM and RCB
Compliance with the funder’s requirements regarding eligibility of individuals to hold a CSP supported post is set out in the job description, which is available from

This position will be based in RCB – a Community Services Programme based in Kilkee, Co Clare

The person appointed must be eligible under Pobal CSP employment criteria.

Applications (with CV) should be sent to:
Station Manager, South West Clare Community Radio CLG T/A Raidió Corca Baiscinn, Community Centre, Kilkee, Co Clare. V15D276.

Or by email to:
Closing date is the 11/04/2025

RCB are contract hosts on behalf of Pobal and funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development