PPN NEWSLETTER
1st February 2025
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To submit news & info to PPN:
Email ppn@galwaycoco.ie & write "PPN Newsletter" in the subject.
News Submissions Deadline: One Week Before Each Newsletter Issue (1st of each month)
What to Submit: approx. 50 words, contact info, link to read more, (optional) poster in png/jpg format.
News must be relevant to PPN Members / Community Groups / Non-Profits in County Galway.
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PPN News
Council & Government News
Consultations & Public Engagement
Funding & Grants
Training & Development
An Cúinne Gaeilge (Irish Corner)
Supports & Resources
Notice Board / Events
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Everyone at Galway County PPN would like to give a warm welcome back to
Mary Mullen, PPN Resource Worker.
We are looking forward to working together again!
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For a list of Community Response Supports in place during the ongoing challenges caused by Storm Éowyn, please see our PPN website post HERE, dated 31/01/2025.
Please note the situation is ongoing and continuously changing - please see the original source of information for updates from the relevant organisations to ensure you receive the most up-to-date and accurate information. Please also follow PPN Facebook page for regular updates on the situation.
From Galway County PPN we wish everyone a safe weekend and hope that this difficult period comes to an end soon.
https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/storm-eowyn-community-response-for-galway-county/
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Public Participation Networks Roadmap
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From Department of Rural and Community Development
Public Participation Networks latest news - read more HERE.
An updated edition of a resource guide aimed at ensuring that marginalised and disadvantaged communities have opportunities to participate in local planning and decision-making has been launched.
'A Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making'
Read more HERE. Digital Version of the Guide is HERE.
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Council & Government News
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GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL NEWS
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Storm Éowyn - Community Response
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Emergency Response Hubs to assist people with basic needs such as water, hot food, phone charging, broadband access and shower & toilet facilities continue to be set up in partnership with local community groups and businesses, and currently facilities are available at the following locations:
Community Hubs – Galway County Council and Community and Voluntary Organisations Map:
https://www.galway.ie/en/news/name,50423,en.html
PLEASE NOTE: THE LIST IS SUBJECT TO UPDATES, SO PLEASE KEEP CHECKING
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Affordable Housing Scheme
Scéim Tithíochta Inacmhainne
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'Drop in' information on Thursday 13th February 2025 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm - Claregalway Hotel
Applications open from Monday 24th February at 10:00am until Monday 17th March 2025 at 5:00pm.
Tráthnóna eolais ‘Buail isteach’ Déardaoin 13 Feabhra 2025, ó 4:00pm go 8:00pm - Óstán Claregalway
Tá iarratais ar oscailt ón Luan 24 Feabhra ag 10:00am go dtí Dé Luain 17 Márta 2025 ag 5:00pm.
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Galway County Council Plenary Meeting is taking place on Monday 24th February 2025
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School Anti-Litter Poster Competition
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Closing date: Friday 7th March 2025 before 4:00pm
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Galway County Council is inviting students within its functional area to participate in an Anti-Litter Poster competition as part of Galway County Council’s 2025 Anti-Litter Programme.
Please forward posters by post or deliver to Galway County Council, Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway
H91H6KX before 4pm marked “F.A.O. Mark Molloy, Poster Competition”.
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CIBUS Regional Stakeholder Meeting
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Wednesday, 26 March 2025 09.30am – 12.30pm - BIA Innovator Campus, Mellows Campus, Athenry
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This meeting is your opportunity to:
• Engage with thought leaders and innovators in the field.
• Learn about cutting-edge solutions and regional success stories.
• Collaborate with others committed to reducing food waste and promoting circular economy principles.
• Be part of shaping the future of sustainable food systems.
Register here: https://ow.ly/YSLp50UJABP
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The WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Competition 2024-2025
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Closing date: Friday 11th April 2025
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The WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Competition is open for entries from 30th September 2024 to 11th April 2025 and is open to all primary and secondary schools in Co. Galway that collect at least 10 5kg Battery Boxes. See WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Competition for full details.
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GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS NEWS
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Department of Rural and Community Development
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Consultations & Public Engagement
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LOCAL CONSULTATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Tuam Station Quarter Project
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Thursday 6th February 2025 from 5:00pm to 8:30pm Tuam Area Office and Library, High Street, Tuam.
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Galway County Council and the Design Team @Reddy Architecture and Urbanism would like to invite members of the public, including residents and business owners, to a ‘drop in’ public consultation event.
Your input will help shape the future of the area, ensuring it serves the needs of the local community both now and for generations to come.
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Public Consultation - "Routes 350 and 333 Amendments”
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The closing date for submission is Thursday 6th February 2025 at 4:00pm
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Ballinasloe Town Centre First Plan
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‘Drop in’ Public Consultation event on Tuesday 11th February 2025 from 1pm to 7pm
Closing Date For Initial Submissions is Sunday 16th February 2025
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Galway County Council is pleased to launch a non-statutory public consultation and engagement process on the new Ballinasloe Town Centre First Plan. More info HERE.
Join Galway County Council ‘Drop in’ Public Consultation event on Tuesday 11th February 2025 from 1pm to 7pm at the Ballinasloe Enterprise Hub, Society Street, Ballinasloe (H53 TH24) or Complete the survey here - https://awqaw573pjr.typeform.com/to/pH3Tzm8D
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Relief Road Scheme - Have Your Say
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The closing date for comments or observations is Friday 14th February 2025 at 4pm
Is féidir dáta deiridh le haghaidh tuairimí nó tuairimí suas go dtí Dé hAoine an 14 Feabhra 2025 ag 4in
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Mayo County Council in association with Galway County Council and the Department of Transport, are currently formulating proposals for a Relief Road Scheme that will serve to address traffic and transport needs at Cong Village.
Please visit https://congreliefroad.com for further detail and follow the special link provided to Have Your Say. This link is also available on Mayo County Council and Galway County Council websites / social media channels.
Tá Comhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo, i gcomhar le Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe agus an Roinn Iompair, ag cur moltaí le chéile faoi láthair le haghaidh Scéim Bóthair Faoisimh a fhreastalóidh ar riachtanais tráchta agus iompair i Sráidbhaile Chonga.
Tabhair cuairt ar https://congreliefroad.com chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil agus is féidir an nasc speisialta a chuirtear ar fáil chun Do Thuairim a Chur in Iúl a leanacht. Tá an nasc seo ar fáil freisin ar shuíomhanna gréasáin / cainéil meán sóisialta Chomhairle Contae Mhaigh Eo agus Chomhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe.
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Draft Gort Local Area Plan 2025 – 2031
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The closing date for submission or observation is Thursday 20th February 2025 before 4.00 p.m.
Cuir d’aighneacht nó do thuairim isteach ar nó roimh 4 p.m. ar an Déardaoin 20 Feabhra, 2025.
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More Consultations from Galway County Council HERE
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NATIONAL CONSULTATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Public Consultation on the timetable and work programme for
Ireland’s fourth-cycle Water Action Plan 2028 – 2033
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The closing date for submissions is Friday 25 July 2025 at 5:00pm
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Submission deadline: Sunday 23rd February 2025
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Between December and February each year, we ask members of the public to keep note of the highest number of each bird species visiting their garden every week. We also ask for information on the size of the garden being surveyed, the kinds of food, if any, being offered to the birds, and so on.
To learn more about it and get involved, see HERE
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Explore Your Shore! Surveys
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Corncrake LIFE Interim Community & Professionals Survey
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The purpose of the study is to carry out an independent evaluation of the socio-economic impacts of the Corncrake LIFE Project. ( www.corncrakelife.ie )
We invite all community groups to complete this questionnaire, which will take around 10 minutes: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/CG6W2N6
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Irish Starling Murmuration Survey
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Murmurations are mesmerising displays where massive flocks of starlings twist, turn, and swirl through the sky, forming stunning, ever-changing shapes. BirdWatch Ireland are looking for your sightings as part of a citizen science project and need your help. By providing information on citizen science projects like this, you are playing an important role in the conservation of the Biodiversity of County Galway.
Log your sightings HERE
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Irish Peatland Conservation Council - Hop To It National Frog Survey
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Every year IPCC needs the help of people all over Ireland to take part in the National Frog Survey Ireland. Please record where frogs, spawn and tadpoles occur in the Hop to It Irish Frog Survey.
Survey HERE
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Survey: Help Improve EU Grant Applications
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Want to make EU funding more accessible and easier to manage with better tools and processes? Fill out this short survey and share your feedback! Your insights will help refine and improve the tools and processes for EU Grant applications. By sharing your thoughts, you’ll contribute to future improvements that will make EU funding simpler and more accessible for everyone. Fill out the survey now!
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Youth Climate Justice Survey 2024
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The Youth Climate Justice Survey is part of the Youth Climate Advocate Programme implemented by ECO-UNESCO in partnership with Feachtas, Irish Girl Guides, Poppintree, The no name! Club and Young Irish Filmmakers. Your responses will help us inform relevant stakeholders at a National and local level about young people's priorities on climate change and climate justice, together with shaping our future work as an organisation. At the end of the survey you will have the possibility to enter a draw for a prize by submitting your email address. Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3PT8X6W
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More Consultations from Government HERE
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Galway County PPN only share information about Funding and Grants,
and does NOT administer them.
If you have any queries please contact the funding administrator directly
via the details provided in the advert.
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If you need to know your Organisation's PPN Registration Number to apply for funding and grants, (this is a requirement for some Local Authority funding) here is how you find it:
♦ Go to Members Directory on PPN website https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/members-directory/
♦ Type your group name into ‘Organisation Name’ box
♦ Find your Group (name must be exact match)
♦ Click ‘More’ to see your PPN registration number.
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Humanitarian Assistance Scheme
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Artist Support Scheme 2025
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Deadline Monday 3rd February 2025 at 4:00 p.m.
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Galway County Council’s Arts Office invites applications from individual artists to develop their arts practice and artistic career.
Artist Support Scheme guidelines and application form: https://galwaycoco.submit.com
If you have questions about making an application, email artsoffice@galwaycoco.ie
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Funding Active Citizenship, Rights and Equality:
Opportunities for the Community & Voluntary Sector - CERV xxx
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!!! Find your EU Project Partner: CERV Calls !!!
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Wednesday 5 Feb 2025 – 10:00am to 12:00pm Online via Zoom - Free Webinar
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Traditional Farm buildings Grant Scheme 2025
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Information Webinar Thursday 6th February 2025 at 12pm
Closing Date is Monday 10th March 2025 5:00pm
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Cooperation Projects Capacity Building Webinar Series 2025
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Webinars on Thursdays 6th, 13th, 27th February & 6th March 2025 – 11:00am - 12.30pm via ZOOM
Deadline for funding applications is 13th May 2025 at 4pm Irish time
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Are you an Irish arts or civil society organisation preparing to apply to Creative Europe under the Cooperation Projects call 2025? Come along to our Capacity Building webinars in 2025.
Our 2025 series of Capacity Building webinars will help you learn more about how to develop your application and project design under the priority areas of Diversity & Inclusion, Sustainability, Fair Remuneration & Paying the Artist, and building effective communication and Dissemination Strategies.
Capacity Building Webinar 1: Diversity and Inclusion with Leon Diop, Head of EDI at the Arts Council.
Thursday 6th February, 11am-12.30pm. Register for webinar 1
Capacity Building Webinar 2: Fair Remuneration & Paying the Artist with Keith Thompson, Strategic Development at the Arts Council. Thursday 13th February, 11am-12.30pm. Register for webinar 2
Capacity Building Webinar 3: Sustainability and Climate Action with Elaine Doyle, Climate Action Officer at the Arts Council. Thursday 27th February, 11am-12.30pm. Register for webinar 3
Capacity Building Webinar 4: Effective Communication & Dissemination Strategies with Catherine Griffin, Consultant. Thursday 6th March, 11am-12.30pm. Register for webinar 4
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Collaboration and Innovation Fund
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Deadline for applications is Friday 7th February 2025 at 5:00pm
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The Collaboration and Innovation Fund is a great opportunity to fund projects and activities that support adults with unmet literacy, numeracy, digital and financial literacy needs.
Organisations that work in the public, not-for-profit, community and voluntary sector can apply for the Collaboration and Innovation Fund. Individuals and private sector organisations cannot apply for the Fund.
For more information please visit https://www.adultliteracyforlife.ie/fund/
Please read the 2025 Collaboration and Innovation Fund Guidelines carefully before completing and submitting your application, then fill in the online application form.
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Training Links - powered by The Wheel
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Deadline for applications is Friday 7th February 2025 at 5:00pm
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The Wheel’s Training Links funds and supports networks of community and voluntary organisations to undertake training together. Training Networks are invited to apply for grants ranging from €10,000.00 to €50,000.00. More info and documents for application: https://www.wheel.ie/training/traininglinks
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Community Support Schemes 2025 - Grant Applications
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DEADLINE EXTENDED!! New deadline is Monday 10th February 2025 at 4:00pm
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Applications are invited from Community and Voluntary Groups for funding towards activities and events which benefit local communities throughout the County and support sustainable economic, community, and cultural development.
Applicants may submit a maximum of 1 application per Support Scheme. Applicants should apply via our online grants system at https://galwaycoco.submit.com/ with the exception of grant applications for Irish Language Promotional Activities which are available from gaeilge@cocogaillimh.ie
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HSE National Lottery Funding
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Deadline for applications is Friday 14th February 2025, Midday
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Community Heritage and Biodiversity Grant Scheme 2025
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Deadline for submission of applications is Friday 14th February 2025
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Irish Georgian Society Conservation Grants Programme 2025
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Deadline for submission of applications is Wednesday 19th February 2025
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Erasmus+ Adult Education - Info Session
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Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2024/2025
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Next deadline coming up is 21st February 2025 at 4:00pm (Measures 2 & 3)
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The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme 2024/2025 has been Launched!
Applications are invited as follows:
Advisory Notice - ORIS Project]
Advisory notice for all Groups considering submitting applications under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Measures - M1, M2, M3. More info can be found HERE
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Local Enhancement Programme 2025
An Clár Feabhsúcháin Áitiúil 2025
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The Closing Date is at 12 noon on Friday 28th February 2025
Is é an dáta fháil ná 12 meán lae Dé hAoine 28 Feabhra 2025
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Rural Regeneration and Development Fund
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Deadline for submission of applications is Friday 14th March 2025
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The Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) is a key capital investment scheme which directly supports the objectives of Our Rural Future and the Town Centre First policy.
The fund supports coordinated and integrated projects between government departments, State agencies, local authorities, other public bodies, communities and, where appropriate, philanthropic funders and/or the private sector, which will have an impact on sustainable economic and social development in rural areas.
Proposals are invited from Local Authorities, and other locally/regionally based organisations, such as Local Development Companies, as well as government departments and State agencies.
More info HERE
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Native Tree Area Scheme (NTAS): Making it easier to plant trees
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The Hybrid Social Finance Loan - Round 3
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This open call is on a rolling basis, it will remain open until all awards are allocated.
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The Hybrid Social Finance Loan is a new financial instrument in Ireland that aims to support social enterprises to develop a credit record and enhance their financial sustainability.
It provides a mix of a loan that must be paid back (interest rate applicable), along with a non-repayable loan (cash support) and business supports. To be eligible, social enterprises must be first-time borrowers and meet all eligibility criteria.
The initiative is led by Rethink Ireland, Community Finance Ireland and the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund. More info HERE
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SEAI - Home energy upgrade for traditional homes - Pilot Grant Scheme
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SEAI has recently launched a pilot grant scheme for the energy upgrading of traditional houses.
The pilot will provide tailored solutions for your traditional home and the upgrade options include all the technologies available to modern homes; roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, windows & doors, ventilation, renewable heating (heat pumps), solar thermal, solar PV. See more info HERE
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VISION SPORTS IRELAND ASSOCIATE CLUB FUNDING
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Our Associate Club Programme is designed to support clubs and organisations that promote and facilitate sports for individuals with vision impairments. More info can be found HERE
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Housing Adaptation Grant & Housing Aid for Older People
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Changes to some housing adaptation grants for older people and people with a disability came in on 1 December 2024!
There were increases to: ♦ How much you can get ♦ The income limits to qualify ♦ Some of the income not considered in the means tests
These changes apply to the: ♦ Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability ♦ Mobility Aids Grant Scheme ♦ Housing Aid for Older People Grant
Find out more about these upcoming changes https://bit.ly/HousingAdaptationGrantChanges
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Apply through the Galway County Council for these grants:
Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability is a grant for people with a physical, sensory, mental health or intellectual disability. It provides funding so you can improve how you enter and move around your home. Read More HERE
Housing Aid for Older People - Read more HERE
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More Funding from Galway County Council
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More Funding from the Government of Ireland
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More Funding from the European Union
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The Irish Cancer Prevention Network will host a live webinar for World Cancer Day.
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Tuesday 4th February 2025 12:00pm to 1:15pm
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The Irish Cancer Prevention Network will host a live webinar for World Cancer Day.
The webinar will feature expert speakers presenting on healthy eating skin protection: melanotan, alcohol, vaping and tobacco products and their relationship to cancer risk.
If you cannot attend the live webinar, a recording of the event will be sent to all those who register.
Register here: https://www.hse.ie/eng/services/list/5/cancer/prevention/cancer-prevention.html
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Older Adult Grant Information and Come and Try Day!
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Friday 7th February 2025 11am- 1pm Ballinfoile Castlegar Neighbourhood Centre Headford Rd Galway
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Galway Sports Partnership and Healthy Galway (city & county) are delighted to announce our Older Adult (65 years+) Grant Information and Come and Try Day!
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Sustainability for Beginners
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You can start the course on a day and a time that suits you - Online
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The Sustainability for Beginners course is now available to register, with no cost to the learner.
The aim of this course is to promote awareness and embrace sustainable practices while encouraging diversity and accessibility. Available in 4 languages: Ukrainian, Polish, Irish, and English.
Anyone that is interested can learn more and sign up here:
https://www.greenskillskwetb.ie/solas-sustainability-for-beginners
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Grant Writing Tips and Tricks
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Friday 21th March 2025 – 10:00am to 11:30am - Online via Zoom - Free members-only event
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Empowering Communities Programme - Ballinasloe Region
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The new Empowering Communities Programme aims to empower local communities to craft their own responses to area based poverty, social exclusion and the resulting consequences.
This programme will initially be targeted in the Ballinasloe region.
The aim is to enhance the Citizens’ voices in Ballinasloe and allow others to have their voice heard for the first time. Having the voice of the community both empowered and engaged will help to ensure this initiative has a sustainable future. More info HERE
Please contact:
James Applegate Team Leader Empowering Communities Network
email: japplegate@grd.ie phone: 0871684508
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The Wheel Members - Training
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Community Groups can sign up with The Wheel to access their free training/services.
Information on Trainings available at https://www.wheel.ie/training
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FREE Digital Literacy Courses with NCBI
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Dereck Carolan, technology Trainer for NCBI, can help and support communities, specifically people with low sight or no sight and their families.
Website: https://www.ncbi.ie/supporting-you/technology/ncbi-labs/
Services Offered
• Group training courses, projects, and talks that will enable the low-vision and no-vision community to access their local area.
• Technology assessments and demonstrations.
• Technology clubs and webinars.
To discuss further how we can work together moving forward. Please feel free to contact: dereck.carolan@ncbi.ie or 086 608 6771.
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Information on Springboard Courses
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www.springboardcourses.ie providing 11,000 free or heavily subsidised college courses for unemployed, self-employed or returners to work.
Courses are free for the unemployed, previously self-employed and returners to the workforce.
For others, 90 per cent of the course fee is funded by the Government, with participants required to contribute just 10 per cent of the fee. Helpline – 1800 303 523
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The Department of Rural and Community Development (responsible for the PPN) provides training resources for PPNs.
Check out slides on Strategic Planning HERE
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PPN Stakeholders Training
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The online only self-paced training videos programme for PPN stakeholders has been developed with SJI. Registrations for the online only training is now open. Social Justice Ireland is providing this training on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development.
Social Justice Ireland will provide some support via the webform on each Module page. There are no scheduled classes as part of this training.
This training is available to the following PPN Stakeholders:
- PPN Workers
- PPN Secretariat Members
- PPN Representatives
- PPN Member Groups
- Local Authority Staff
- Elected Councillors
To register, please complete the Registration Form at the following link:
Register for Training | Social Justice Ireland
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Tonnta – ag ceiliúradh na Gaeilge 2025 - CHANGE POSTER MAYBE
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Go dtí Dé Domhnaigh 2 Feabhra 2025
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Tá Gaillimh, príomhchathair fhéile na hÉireann, le bheith ina óstach ar fhéile eile – Tonnta – chun an Ghaeilge agus Gaillimh a cheiliúradh mar chathair dhátheangach. Tá an fhéile nua á pleanáil ag Gaillimh le Gaeilge, a oibríonn chun infheictheacht agus inrochtaineacht na Gaeilge a fheabhsú i nGaillimh. Beidh raon leathan léirithe sa chlár, ach níos tábhachtaí fós, cuirfidh sé neart deiseanna ar fáil do dhaoine de gach cumas a gcuid Gaeilge a chleachtadh. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais cliceáil le do thoil ar na naisc thíos:
https://tonnta.eu/
https://www.galwaytourism.ie/event/tonnta/
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An Scéim Tacaíochta d’Ealaíontóirí 2025
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Spriocdháta Dé Luain 3ú Feabhra 2025 ag 4:00 i.n.
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Tá iarratais á lorg ag Oifig Ealaíon Chontae na Gaillimhe ó ealaíontóirí aonaracha chun a gcleachtas ealaíona agus a ngairm ealaíne a fhorbairt. Spriocdháta Dé Luain 3ú Feabhra 2025 ag 4:00 i.n.Treoirlínte agus foirm iarratais na Scéim Tacaíochta d’Ealaíontóirí: https://galwaycoco.submit.com
Má tá ceisteanna agat faoi iarratas a dhéanamh, seol ríomhphost chuig artsoffice@galwaycoco.ie
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Scéim Forbartha Turasóireachta 2025
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Is é an spriocdháta maidir le hiarrtas a dhéanamh ná Dé Máirt 4 Feabhra 2025
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Tá áthas ar Údarás na Gaeltachta a fhógairt go bhfuil Scéim Forbartha Turasóireachta 2025 á seoladh, ag tógáil ar rath na scéime píolótaí a reáchtáladh idir 2018-2024. Cuirfear maoiniú suas le €40,000 in aghaidh na bliana ar fáil do thionscadail turasóireachta Gaeltachta.
Díríonn an scéim ar thrí phríomhréimse: áiseanna turasóireachta atá ag feidhmiú cheana féin, tionscadail nua atá á bhforbairt, agus tograí pobail. Tá tacaíocht ar fáil ar feadh tréimhse suas le trí bliana, ag brath ar chatagóir an togra.
Mar chuid den scéim, beidh deis ag gach oifigeach turasóireachta páirt a ghlacadh i gclár foghlama cuimsitheach, lena n-áirítear cruinnithe míosúla, meantóireacht agus oiliúint leanúnach.
Is é an spriocdháta maidir le hiarrtas a dhéanamh ná 04/02/2025 Tá an fhoirm iarratais ar fáil ag https://bit.ly/3WbpdKW
Treoirlínte agus Doiciméad Eolais
Tuilleadh eolais ANSEO
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Déardaoin 13ú Feabhra 2025 · 9am - 3pm - Na Forbacha - Imeacht In Aisce!
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Tugann Údarás na Gaeltachta cuireadh duit bheith linn le príomhphearsana in earnáil mhuirí na hÉireann do fhóram leathlae spreagúil ag ceiliúradh éachtaí agus ag iniúchadh deiseanna sa gheilleagar gorm. Le príomhchainteoir Marie Gleeson agus painéalaithe oirirce ón tionscal, ón saol acadúil, agus ó phobail chósta.Tugann Fóram Ceannaireachta Mná sa Mhuirí Éireann le chéile guthanna tionchair ó earnáil mhuirí na hÉire ann ar fad le haghaidh maidin léargas, nasctha, agus inspioráide in Óstán álainn Chósta Chonamara.
Chun áit a chur in áirithe tabhair cuairt ar:
https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/mna-na-mara-tickets-1145643864639?aff=oddtdtcreato
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Inbhuanaitheacht do Thosaitheoirí
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Is í aidhm fhoriomlán an chláir seo ná feasacht a ardú ar an tionchar a bhíonn ag gníomhaíochtaí daonna ar an gcomhshaol agus foghlaimeoirí a spreagadh chun cleachtais inbhuanaithe a ghlacadh. Díríonn sé ar phríomhréimsí amhail athrú aeráide, caomhnú acmhainní, bainistíocht dramhaíola, agus cothromas sóisialta, ag cur béime ar an gcaoi ar féidir le gníomhaíochtaí aonair tacú le Spriocanna Forbartha Inbhuanaithe (SDGanna) na NA agus cur le todhchaí níos inbhuanaithe. Cuirfear an clár ar fáil ar líne agus tógfaidh sé 2 uair le críochnú. Cuirfear an clár seo ar fáil as Gaeilge. Is féidir leat an cúrsa seo a dhéanamh lá agus am a oireann duit. Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais agus clárúcháin tabhair cuairt:
https://www.greenskillskwetb.ie/solas-sustainability-for-beginners
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Tacaíocht do thionscadail aon uaire sna hEalaíona Dúchasacha agus/nó sa Drámaíocht/Amharclannaíocht don Óige trí mheán na Gaeilge sa Ghaeltacht.
Tuilleadh eolais agus feidhmchlár ANSEO
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BAILIÚCHÁIN SOGHLUAISTE WEEE
(ÁBHAR LEICTREACH AGUS LEICTREONACH) 2024
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Macra Club - Social Outlet for Young Adults
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Guide to Supports for People with Disabilities
Treoir maidir le Tacaíochtaí do Dhaoine faoi Mhíchumas
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Start your journey towards independent living!
This website is a tool for you to find the information on housing and supports you need to access independent living. Find more information on Home & Supports Hub HERE
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GALWAY COUNTY AGE FRIENDLY PROGRAMME
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Age Friendly Ireland is the organisation responsible for the national Age Friendly Programme, affiliated to the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age Friendly Cities and Communities.
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Age Friendly Galway County is delivered by Galway County Council and works to improve the services and facilities that our older people have identified as being important to them, and the wider community, as they live healthy and active lives.
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Info on the Galway County Council website HERE
More info on Age Friendly Galway County HERE
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Ombudsman Monthly Complaints Clinic in Galway
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OTHER ORGANISATION'S NEWSLETTERS:
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Irish Environmental Network HERE
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Health and Wellbeing Newsletter HERE
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Community and Disability Newsletter - Issue HERE
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Age Friendly Newsletter HERE
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ALONE is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home.
To read the latest newsletter from Alone, just click the link below and click in the top corner of the Newsletter to change the page... to read click HERE
Link to Alone website here: https://alone.ie/
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Directory of Services for Older People
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Saturday 1st February 2025 at 3:00pm - The Mall Theatre, Tuam
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Deadline is Wednesday 19th March 2025
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Celebrating World Wetlands Day
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Saturday 1st February 2025 at at 5:30pm in the AV Room at Connemara National Park
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Until Sunday 2nd February 2025
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Galway, Ireland’s festival capital, is set to host another festival – Tonnta – to celebrate the Irish language and Galway as a bilingual city. The programme will feature a wide range of performances, but more importantly, it will provide plenty of opportunities for people of all abilities to practice their Irish.
For more information please click on the links below:
https://tonnta.eu/
https://www.galwaytourism.ie/event/tonnta/
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An Introduction to Wintering Waterbirds
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Sunday 2nd February 2025 at 11:15 a.m. - Free!
On this occasion, the event is for adults only due to our insurance.
To book your place email us at: Kilconly.Wetlands@gmail.com
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Tuesday 4th February 2025 - Teagasc, Ballinasloe & Thursday 6th February 2025 - Teagasc, Tuam
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Free Art Workshops - Безкоштовні художні майстер-класи
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Next dates coming up are Tuesday 4th February, and Tuesday 11th February 2025 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm, Park Lodge Hotel Spiddal, Co. Galway
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Wednesday 5th February 2025 at 7:30pm - The Angler's Rest Hotel, Headford - Co. Galway
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Men on the Move at Dunlo Recreational Track
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Starting in February 2025 from 7pm to 8pm at Dunlo Recreational Track, Ballinasloe
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OPEN CALL – Interface/Galway County Arts Office Residency
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Deadline for application: Thursday 13th February 2025
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We are delighted to announce the opportunity for 1 artist from Galway County and apply for a 2-week residency at Interface.
How to apply: Send one pdf including your proposal, CV, artist’s statement and six samples of recent work or links to work to interfaceinagh@gmail.com. Please put Galway County Council residency in the subject line.
More info HERE
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Adult Learners’ Festival 2025
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From Monday 3rd to Friday 7th March 2025
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Save The Date! CELT Tree Foraging walk and talk
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Sunday 9th of March 2025 from 10:00am till 1.30pm at the Slieve Aughty Centre Loughrea
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Best wishes from the PPN Team!
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"The primary purpose of the PPN is to enable the PPN member groups to input into and have their voices heard within the formal decision-making structures of the local authority.
The PPN is now the main way that local authorities connect with groups active in their area".
(PPN Handbook, 2020)
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- Facilitates the participation and representation of communities.
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Strengthens the capacity of community groups.
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Provides information relevant to community & voluntary, environmental & social inclusion Pillars of the PPN.
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