Community Projects

Irish-Language

Carntogher is a bilingual community with a young, growing and vibrant Irish-speaking community. It is the only community in Ireland outside the Gaeltacht where the majority of Primary School children receive their education through the medium of Irish. The Associaiton has ambitionus plans for the restoration of the Carntogher Area as a modern, 21st Century Gaeltacht.

Training & Recreational Courses

An Carn Resource Centre provides a wide range of courses to cater for all members of the community with many varying interests. Situated at the heart of a rural community an carn provides a welcoming and relaxed atmosphere for those who wish to learn new skills or even brush up on existing ones while having some fun along the way.

Reconciling Communities Project

This project is focused on the delivery of a programme of activities involving music, dance, walks and social events between the people of Kilcronaghan and Carntogher in an aim to get people to come together to share experiences and develop an improved understanding of each others cultures and backgrounds and to appreciate shared heritage and history and hopefully achieve a more united and integrated existence.

Community Bulletin

The cross community bulletin will include notices from the Maghera and surrounding areas. The bulletin will be produced every fortnight and distributed via schools, shops, health centers and email. The project has been made possible through funding from Awards for All.

Carntogher 'Healthy Living' Project

The Carntogher Healthy Living Project aims to improve the general health and social well being of the local community by providing opportunities for all age groups to become educated and empowered to take control of their own health.

Grow IT Yourself Maghera

Do you want to grow/rear your own food but are not sure where to start? Are you already growing/rearing your own food but want to learn more? Would you like to get in touch with fellow foodies? Or share the knowledge you have gained the hard way! Grow It Yourself Maghera has been been established to help those back garden growers to share ideas and knowledge with others.

Environment

The Association has a particular interest in the promotion of environmental conservation and environmental sustainability. It has promoted a wide range of projects in this field and has important plans for the future.

Carntogher Community Pharmacy Project

Members of the Carntogher community have been benefiting recently through a new project – Carntogher Community Pharmacy. The project was established through Carntogher Community Associations aim to identify and address the main health issues affecting over 50’s and women in the Carntogher/Maghera area.

Carntogher Country Market

Carntogher Country Market is held on a monthly basis at An Carn Community Centre and provides a unique shopping experience where you can choose from a tempting selection of foods which has been baked in local country kitchens. There will be cakes, sodas, wheaten, savouries, jams etc. An array of hand crafted articles can also be bought. These are individually produced by local crafts people in their homes ensuring originality and uniqueness. More producers required – Contact Claire on 028 7954 9978 to find out how you can get involved and sell your produce at a local market.

Housing Scheme

The Rural Housing Association has completed a new housing development boasting 6 new houses including 3 and 4 bedroom homes and one specially adapted bungalow.

Féile Charn Tóchair

Féile Charn Tóchair is a local community festival that celebrates the rich, cultural, linguistic, environmental and archaeological heritage of the Maghera area. It is a festival of fun and enjoyment for all ages and interests. Whether it is out-door activities or more relaxing social evenings, this year’s Féile has them all.

Tourism

The Association has promoted the development of tourism infrastructure within the area and plans develop the tourism sector over the coming years.

An Carn Community Library

An Carn Community Library is open to all sections of the community and has been established thanks to funding received by DARD’s Rural Challenge Programme and the generosity of many people who have kindly donated books in both English and Irish. The Irish language section will aim to develop and improve the level and fluency of Irish among the Irish-speaking community in the area, in all age-groups from primary school to adults. It will also support the parents of pupils in Irish-medium education and support learners of Irish in the area.

SIúlóirí An Carn – Cumann Siúil / Carn Walkers - Walking Club

Siúlóirí An Carn / Carn walkers a newly established walking club, got off to a great start on Wednesday evening.