CASA NOVA is a community noticeboard on Radio NOVA.
An invitation to you to get in touch and tell us about an event, fundraiser, online class, or community initiative happening in your area.
Whatever it is, we want to know!
‘Bike Week’ is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling and takes place from Saturday 11th May to Sunday 19th May. Cycling is one of the most sustainable forms of travel and a family friendly activity. As a transport option cycling has one of the lowest impacts on the planet and the environment, impacting positively on air and noise pollution.
Events are happening across the county.
More info at transportforireland.ie
MS Ireland is celebrating World MS Day on May 30th with their “Dip a Day in May” fundraising Challenge. The Dip a Day Challenge encourages individuals of all ages and abilities to take a daily dip in May in their favourite swimming spot, whether it’s a pool or the sea, every dip counts towards supporting its vital services.
Funds raised through the challenge will support MS Ireland’s vital work in providing essential support services, advocacy, and research funding.
For more info, go to ms-society.ie/news/take-dip-day-challenge-may
Join Mater Hospital Foundation’s “31 Miles in May” Challenge to help support those suffering from dementia. Take time out of your day to walk, jog or run one mile a day to help support dementia care in the Mater Public Hospital.
Sign up today at materfoundation.ie to receive your “31 Miles in May” challenge t-shirt and miles tracker.
Make time for breakfast… rise and shine with Childline by ISPCC this May. Childline calls on the people of Ireland to take time for breakfast and help raise vital funds for Ireland’s only 24hr listening service for children and young people.
Childline is asking families, schools, clubs and workplaces throughout the country to take time for breakfast – to sit down, listen and enjoy each other’s company while hosting their own breakfast to support Ireland’s 24/7 listening service for children and teenagers nationwide.
So, choose a day in May to Rise and Shine for Childline.
To find out more, go to childlinebreakfast.com
The Harold’s Cross Community Festival 2024 buzzes with energy under the theme “Bee Wild,” celebrating biodiversity and inclusivity. The festival will showcase the importance of preserving ecosystems, and bring communities together to learn and celebrate the local wild lives and native plants and their role in sustaining a balanced ecosystem. Activities are designed to cater to all ages and abilities to foster a sense of belonging and empower attendees to take action for a greener future.
The Festival will take place in Harold’s Cross Park on Saturday 18th May & Sunday 19th May 2024.
More Info at haroldscross.org
Selfbuild Extend & Renovate Live Dublin is the ultimate showcase for people who are building, extending, improving or simply decorating their home. Visitors will benefit from the advice of hundreds of local companies, including the opportunity to discuss your own project with experts in a 1-2-1 setting.
The event runs from Saturday the 18th – Sunday the 19th of May.
More info at live.selfbuild.ie
This year’s Vhi Women’s Mini Marathon is all about HEART.
The heart it takes to say ‘yes’ to registering for the world’s biggest women’s event.
The heart it takes to keep going all the way from training to the finish line.
The hundreds of charities that are close to your heart, for which you raise thousands every year.
More info at vhiwomensminimarathon.ie
Culture Date with Dublin 8 is a neighbourhood initiative, which aims to celebrate Dublin 8’s rich cultural, historical and architectural heritage while encouraging people who are living, working and visiting the area to explore what is on their doorstep.
This years event takes place from Wednesday 8th to Sunday 12th May.
More info at culturedatewithdublin8.ie
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Irish Famine Exhibition, runs from Tuesday 2nd April – Saturday 28th September
The Irish Potato Famine was the most catastrophic event in Ireland’s turbulent history.
This Exhibition tells the story of what happened during those horrific years. We use rare 19th century photographs, witness accounts, contemporary sketches as well as maps and statistical information
One Dublin One Book is a Dublin City Council initiative, led by Dublin City Libraries, which encourages everyone to read a book connected with the capital city during the month of April every year.
The One Dublin One Book choice for 2024 is Snowflake By Louise Nealon
For more info www.onedublinonebook.ie
Poetry Ireland is thrilled to announce Poetry Day Ireland 2024 will take place on Thursday 25th April.
Poetry Day Ireland is an annual island-wide celebration of poetry which invites the nation to read, write, and share a poem on the day.
More info at poetryireland.ie/poetry-day
The Experience Japan Hanami Festival is a free, family-friendly day out on Sunday 28th April where you can enjoy and celebrate Japanese–Irish culture!
Join us in the beautiful grounds of Farmleigh House to witness performances, demonstrations, seminars, and traditions both old and in the making!
More info at experiencejapan.ie
Maynooth University welcomes back this spring Open Day on Saturday 30th April 2022.
MU Open Days offer lots of opportunities to engage with our staff and students across a wide range of events and chats.
More info at maynoothuniversity.ie
Jobs Expo is returning to Croke Park in 2024! Jobs Expo Dublin will take place on Saturday, 20th April (10am-4pm) inside the Hogan Suite.
This careers fair will be brought to you by Recruit.ie and will feature hundreds of active job opportunities . Jobs Expo is the only careers exhibition of its type to feature FREE ADMISSION.#
More info at jobsexpo.ie
