Dear members of Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN)
Please see information below which may be of interest to you;
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Contents: PPN News - Consultations - Funding - Training - Community Activities -
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Oughterard Public Information Event - Thursday 25th July 2024, 6pm to 8pm
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Oughterard Community Centre, Main Street, Oughterard, Co. Galway.
Galway County PPN Staff will be there, Come Say Hi !
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Volunteer Chairperson, new Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSP)
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Closing Date: Thursday 25th July 2024
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Galway County Council invites Expressions of Interest for consideration to the appointment as Volunteer Chairperson of a new Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSP) which will be established in each Local Authority area in line with the Policing, Security and Community Safety Act 2024.
Please note this structure is replacing the former Joint Policing Committee (JPC), which had PPN Representatives on it.
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Closing Date: Thursday 25th July 2024
More info can be found HERE.
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PPN Community Representatives
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Deadline for Nominations: Wednesday 31st July 2024
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CLAREGALWAY PER CENT FOR ART: One PPN Rep. Vacancy
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GALWAY RURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBERS: Two PPN Rep. Vacancies
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GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL NEWS
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July Plenary Meeting will be held in the Council Chamber, on Monday 22nd July 2024.
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Accessibility at Water Sports Facilities and Mountain Biking Trailhead Centres.
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Survey deadline is at midnight on Wednesday 31st July 2024.
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Fáilte Ireland is committed to ensuring their tourist destinations, products and services are accessible to all people, regardless of age, size, ability, or disability.
O’Herlihy Access Consultancy (OHAC), in partnership with Fáilte Ireland, have been engaged to facilitate a consultation process to understand the experiences, challenges, and needs of people with disabilities and older people. As part of this consultation, OHAC will be conducting a national survey in addition to the facilitation of online and in person consultation sessions.
Survey deadline is at midnight on Wednesday 31st July 2024.
Survey Links
You can access the Survey here.
You can access the Easy-to-Read Survey here.
More info can be found HERE
If you have any further queries, please contact O’Herlihy Access Consultancy at tessa@accessconsultancy.ie.
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Peatlands Climate Action Scheme - Attymon Co. Galway
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Submissions before Thursday 1st August 2024.
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The Department of Environment, Climate and Communications approved grant funding of €108 million in 2020 for the scheme ‘Peatlands Climate Action Scheme (PCAS)’. Under this scheme, enhanced rehabilitation has commenced on fifty-six bogs since 2021 and it is proposed that rehabilitation will commence on an additional thirteen bogs in 2024. A rehabilitation plan must be prepared and part of the process includes consultation with stakeholders and affected parties.
To facilitate this consultation process, a Draft Rehabilitation Plan and associated Map Book for Attymon Bog is now available on the Peatlands Climate Action Scheme website at the following location: https://www.bnmpcas.ie/2024-bogs/
Bord na Mona invite you to make a submission or to comment on the Attymon Bog Draft Rehabilitation Plan. Please make any such submissions to the email address (pcasinfo@bnm.ie <mailto:pcasinfo@bnm.ie> ) before 1st August 2024.
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Notice of Public Consultation on Draft Noise Action Plan 2024 - 2028
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Deadline is 4pm on Friday 30th August 2024.
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County Galway Draft Noise Action Plan 2024 -2028 is now available to download on the Galway County Council consultation portal https://consult.galway.ie/
Submissions in relation to the Draft Plan may be made by any of the following options:
Electronically through Galway County Council’s Consultation Portal at the following address:
https://consult.galway.ie/ and select the Draft Galway Noise Action Plan 2024-2028.
Via email to: noiseactionplan@galwaycoco.ie
In writing marked “Submission - Draft Noise Action Plan 2024-2028” to Roads Section, Galway County Council Offices, County Hall, Prospect Hill, Galway.
The closing date for receipt of submissions on the draft plan is 4pm on Friday 30th August 2024.
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More Public Consultations by Galway County Council 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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The purpose of the award is to support high-quality, stand-alone initiatives that specifically deliver a presentation to, or an engagement with, an audience or public.
More info can be found HERE.
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TRADITIONAL ART PROJECT AWARD
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The purpose of this award is to support stand-alone projects which enrich the traditional arts landscape by facilitating artists in bringing creative, ambitious and high-quality projects to audiences. More info can be found HERE.
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Deadline for both applications: Thursday 25th July 2024 at 17:30
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Note applications will only be accepted through the Arts Council’s Online Services site. If you have not used Online Services before you must register for a login to be able to apply for funding.
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IRELAND AGAINST RACISM FUND 2024
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Deadline for application: Wednesday 7th of August 2024 at 12.00
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The Ireland Against Racism funding call is an important element in supporting the implementation of the National Action Plan Against Racism.
All applications must be submitted electronically. More info can be found HERE.
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SUPPORTING PEOPLE IN THE INTERNATIONAL PROTECTION PROCESS
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Deadline for application: Monday 12th August 2024.
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As part of St Stephen’s Green Trust’s (SSGT) strategic goal to contribute to a more humane asylum system in Ireland and it's decade-long commitment to supporting people in the international protection (IP) system, the Trust is making funding available in 2024 for organisations with a track-record of advocacy work in relation to migrant issues.
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Detailed criteria including links to the online application forms can be found HERE.
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More info about funding from St Stephen’s Green Trust (SSGT) can be found HERE.
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COMMUNITY CENTRE INVESTMENT FUND (CCIF) 2024
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Deadline for application: Thursday 29th of August 2024.
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Designed to support the development and refurbishment of community centres across Ireland.
Supporting essential maintenance, retrofitting, and other necessary improvements, with grants of between €10,000 - €100,000 towards capital costs to develop and enhance their existing community facilities.
Eligibility and Funding Scope
Existing community centres can apply for funding to cover a range of projects, including compliance with fire safety and building regulations, energy efficiency upgrades, and essential maintenance works.
Application Process
The application process involves two stages: initial registration and formal application submission. Application window opens on 29th of July 2024, with applications due by 29th of August 2024. Applicants can register online HERE ahead of the application open date of the 29th of July.
Support for Applicants
The Department is hosting online information sessions to assist applicants. The first session is scheduled for 25th of June 2024. Additionally, tutorials and support resources are available to guide applicants through the registration and application process.
For more detailed guidelines please see official press release HERE
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New Solutions Funding to Support Social Innovation
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Deadline to submit applications is 5pm on Friday, 30th August 2024
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Funding for European Projects for Adult Education & Community Development
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The next deadline for funding applications through Erasmus+ is coming up on Tuesday 1st October 2024.
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The Adult Education team at Léargas is here to support any organisation that is new to European projects. Our Adult Education funding supports non-formal and informal learning for adults, which covers lots of social inclusion and community development work happening in your communities.
This funding can support:
Training and job shadowing opportunities for staff and volunteers in European countries.
International learning experiences for participants in adult learning and community programmes.
Collaboration between organisations in European countries for exchange of practice and shared resource development.
Contact Jemma on jlee@leargas.ie to discuss your work and see what might be possible. Or visit www.leargas.ie/training-and-events/ to find out about all the support events happening in the lead-in to the deadline.
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GRETB Open Day - Wednesday 28th August 2024
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SAVE THE DATE! Open Day on Wednesday August 28th.
Drop in to find out what Further Education can do for you.
Galway and Roscommon Further Education and Training (GRETB).
GRETB has training centres across Galway County - The Open Day is in the City location -
Ask about courses on in the County!
GRETB FET Centre, Tuam Road, Galway City, Galway, Ireland
Courses starting in September. Apply now online at www.fetchcourses.ie
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SPREADSHEET EXCEL LEVEL 3 - 425886
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Start Date 04/09/2024 Duration 42 Weeks
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Tuam Adult Learning Centre.
Dunmore Further Education & Training Centre, Tuam Road - Dunmore H54Y827
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This course is available free for those who are working but want to improve their computer skills and become more confident with using word processing and spreadsheets software such as excel etc.
Reference: 425886
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PPN Training & Resources Available on Department Website
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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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National Play Day - Sunday 21st July 2024
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Looking for something to do with the kids next Sunday 21st July? Why not pop down to the Fairgreen in Loughrea between 12 and 2pm! We have a fantastic range of activites, including drumming, face-painting, obstacle course, parachute, sensory area, stilt walkers and boxercise.
Note there will be water available at this event but we ask attendees to bring your own bottle.
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Ecological Sensitivity Analysis Webinar - Wednesday 24th July at 2.30pm
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The MPA Advisory Group would now like to invite you to a webinar on the Ecological Sensitivity Analysis of the Celtic Sea, which will be hosted online from 2.30pm-4.00pm on Wednesday 24th July 2024.
This online event will provide all stakeholders and participants with an overview of the study, its outcomes and its key findings. There will be an opportunity to ask questions after the main presentation. Please note that the webinar will be recorded and made available online after the event.
In order to receive a direct web link to this online event, please register yourself for the webinar by sending a short email to: marine.env@housing.gov.ie , stating REGISTER in the Subject line and providing your name and your organisation/affiliation.
Your registration for the webinar will then be acknowledged and an access link emailed to you 1-2 days before the event.
With thanks again for your interest and your participation.
Best regards,
Secretariat to the MPA Advisory Group
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Hedgehogs in the Garden - Galway 2024
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We are looking for people in County Galway to take part in a survey of hedgehogs in gardens and parks this summer. Please fill in the survey questionnaires below and tell us about your garden and whether you have hedgehogs visiting or not. The surveys will take place in July and August.
More info HERE.
Irish Hedgehog Survey
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Roundstone’s Hidden Heritage 1824 - 2024
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Wednesday 24th July 2024 | 09:30am – 2:00pm - Roundstone Community Centre, Roundstone, Conemara H91 C99W
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Roundstone, Co. Galway is thrilled to announce the upcoming conference titled Roundstone's Hidden Heritage, 1824-2024.
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Free Bus (limited places booking is essential)
7.15am Athenry – Leaving from carpark beside Kenny Park, GAA Grounds, Athenry
7.40am Galway County Council, Prospect Hill, Galway
8.00am Moycullen – Carpark beside the Forge Pub
8.20am Oughterard – outside Oughterard Courthouse
8.35pm Maam Cross
Bus will leave Roundstone at 2.30pm
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National Heritage Week 17th – 25th August 2024
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Heritage week is fast approaching us and is a great opportunity to showcase local heritage in Co. Galway. The Heritage Week Portal is now open, so please register your event as early as possible at: - https://www.heritageweek.ie
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More PPN Information & Resources Below
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• PPN Monthly Newsletter and Weekly Digests HERE
• See events, or add your own event, on our EVENTS CALENDER
• Funding opportunities on our Newsletters/Weekly Digest or WEBSITE
• National PPN news and resources HERE
• Galway County PPN Members Directory HERE
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