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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Galway County PPN Plenary Winter Meeting
November 2025 Presentations
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Our Winter PPN Plenary Meeting was held online on Wednesday 12th November 2025. A special thank you to our Chairperson Patrick McHugh and to our presenters for their time and contribution to the meeting. You can find the PPN Plenary November 2025 Presentations here: PPN-Plenary-November-2025-3-Presentations-combined-2.pdf
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The PPN 'Snapshot of the year 2024'
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We wish to inform you that the “PPN Snapshot of the year 2024” can be found here.
Please find the English and Irish versions.
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Public Participation Networks National Annual Report 2023
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Public Participation Networks Roadmap
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From Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht
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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Affordable Housing Webinar
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Thursday 4th December 2025 at 1:00pm and 7:00pm - Online
Galway County Council are hosting a free public webinar at 1:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 4th 2025, to provide a detailed briefing on Galway County Council’s Affordable Housing Purchase Scheme.
This initiative follows a survey the Housing Department conducted in October, which revealed that almost one-third of respondents were not familiar with the scheme. The findings underline the importance of ensuring that households have clear and accessible information on the supports available to them when seeking to purchase a home. The webinar will outline: ♦How the scheme operates ♦Eligibility criteria and application requirements ♦Documentation needed for applicants ♦How prices are determined ♦The role of the Revenue Help to Buy Scheme in supporting first-time buyers.
You can register for the Webinar here: https://www.tinyurl.com/galwaywebinar
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CIBUS 4th Regional Stakeholder Meeting
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Friday 5th December 2025 9:30 to 12:00 - BIA Innovator Campus, Athenry Co. Galway H65 DD86
Galway County Council invites you to the 4th CIBUS Regional Stakeholder Meeting.
This workshop will gather hospitality businesses, educators, policymakers, and community organisations to discuss practical and policy-based actions for reducing food waste.
Topics include hospitality waste prevention, food education in schools, and green public procurement. Building on previous meetings and interregional exchanges, this edition will explore how to translate shared insights into concrete pilot ideas that can inform future policy actions.
Afterwards, attendees are invited to stay for BIA Bites (12:00–14:00) — a festive networking lunch celebrating the local food and drink community with refreshments, music, and good company.
Please use this link to register: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1777737804629?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Galway County Council Plenary Meeting is taking place on Monday 15th December 2025
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Pádraig Pearse
Gaeltacht Scholarships 2026
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Deadline: Friday 19th December 2025
Galway County Council is now inviting applications for the 2026 Pádraig Pearse Gaeltacht Scholarships.
The scholarships give students the opportunity to attend a fully funded Gaeltacht summer college course in Connemara, where they can improve their Irish language skills while enjoying a range of engaging activities.
Applications in Irish are welcome. More information available at: https://www.gaillimh.ie/.../applications-now-open-padraig...
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Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta
Phádraig Mhic Phiarais 2026
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Spriocdháta: Dé hAoine 19 December 2025
An bhfuil grá agat don Ghaeilge? Buaigh scoláireacht Ghaeltachta!
Tá iarratais oscailte anois do Scoláireachtaí Gaeltachta Phádraig Mhic Phiarais 2026! Ar mhaith leat samhradh lán de spraoi, cairdeas agus Gaeilge a chaitheamh?
Déan iarratas inniu le bheith sa seans scoláireacht Ghaeltachta a bhuachan. Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ag: https://www.gaillimh.ie/.../iarratais-oscailte-anois...
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Register Your Interest - Affordable Housing
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Stop Illegal Dumping, Respect Your County
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Waste collectors must have a waste collection permit. Report unauthorised collectors to Galway County Council 091 509 510 www.galway.ie
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GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS NEWS
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Auto-enrolment
New Retirement Savings Scheme
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A new retirement savings scheme for employees starts on 1 January 2026.
Find out if you will be auto-enrolled at gov.ie/AE
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Clárú-Uathoibríoch
Córas Nua Coigiltis Scoir
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Cuirfear tús le scéim nua coigiltis scoir d'fhostaithe ar an 1 Eanáir 2026. Faigh amach cé acu an mbeidh tú cláraithe go huathoibríoch ag https://ow.ly/jM6P50WtWQS
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Consultations & Public Engagement
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LOCAL CONSULTATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Proposed Variation No.1 to the Galway County Development Plan 2022-2028
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Closing date: Tuesday 23rd December 2025 at 12noon
Galway County Council has prepared a Proposed Variation (Proposed Variation No.1) to the Galway County Development Plan 2022 – 2028.
Proposed Variation No.1:
Part A: Review and update of the existing Housing Strategy and Housing Need and Demand Assessment of the Galway County Development Plan with associated updates to the County Development Plan.
Part B: Updates to existing Policy Objectives and narrative in the County Development Plan which will place a renewed focus on Residential Phase 2 lands in the County.
Part C: Rectification of Land use Zoning Map for Oranmore.
Written submissions or observations in respect of the Proposed Variation No. 1 may be made to the Planning Authority until 12 noon on Tuesday 23rd December 2025. Learn more: https://consult.galway.ie/en/consultation/variation-no-1-galway-county-development-plan-2022-2028
PUBLIC CONSULTATION DROP-IN SESSION
Galway County Council invites you to attend a public consultation drop-in session on the Proposed Variation No.1 to take place on: Thursday 4th December 2025– 12:00pm – 5:00 PM in Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway, H91 H6KX
PUBLIC CONSULTATION WEBINAR
In addition, a public webinar event will take place on Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 6-7pm
Webinar Registration Details are available on https://consult.galway.ie/en
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More Consultations from Galway County Council HERE
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NATIONAL CONSULTATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Consultation on Principles for Developing Carbon Farming in Ireland
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Closing date: Sunday 30th November 2025 at 5pm
Carbon farming provides a potential opportunity for our farmers/land managers to derive a new income stream for their farm. We encourage all stakeholders to submit their views on how carbon farming can be successfully implemented. Have your say: https://gov.pulse.ly/kdujisc0ec
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Public Consultation: Our Rural Future
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Closing date: Friday 12th December 2025
The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, has launched the final phase of consultation on the next Our Rural Future policy. The new policy will focus on our people, our places, our economies, and our environment. For more information and submissions please visit: https://loom.ly/GnDdbts
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Primary School Survey: Help shape the future of your child’s primary school
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Closing date: Tuesday 16th December 2025
Have your say on the future of your child’s primary school. Parents, guardians and primary school communities can take part in the largest survey of its kind in Ireland.
Take part in the survey today: https://www.gov.ie/.../campaigns/primary-school-survey/
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Roots in the Region - Engaging our Diaspora Survey
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Closing date: Monday 22nd December 2025 at 11.59pm
Western Development Commission (WDC) has launched an exciting new research survey to understand how people and organisations stay connected with the region’s diaspora. Communities across the Western Region keep strong ties with those who have moved away or feel connected through family, history, or shared interests. The research will gather insights from individuals and organisations to highlight what’s happening, what’s working, and where new opportunities for collaboration or support exist.
Read more: https://loom.ly/BrsTgqg Share your story and get involved: https://loom.ly/yaSCAbI
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Irish Garden Bird Survey 2025 / 2026
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Closing date: 1st March 2026
The Irish Garden Bird Survey is open to everyone and it’s a great way for you and everyone in your house to really get to know your garden birds and is now a firm winter tradition in many households across the country. By taking part you’re helping provide us with really important information on how our garden and countryside bird populations are faring during the harsh winter months each year. The survey starts on the week beginning Monday 1st of December 2025. For more information, please visit: https://birdwatchireland.ie/our-work/surveys-research/research-surveys/irish-garden-bird-survey/
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Gear Swap Survey
Suirbhé Babhtala Fearas
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This short survey is part of an exciting new project with the Connacht Ulster Regional Waste Management Plan Office, exploring how sports clubs can go greener by swapping and re-using sports gear instead of letting it go to waste. The survey takes just 5–10 minutes, is completely anonymous, and your answers will help shape real changes to make sport more sustainable.
Take part in the survey https://www.sphinxonline.com/.../Member.../questionnaire.htm
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Universal Health Coverage Focus Groups
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The Department of Health (Ireland) has asked the Institute of Public Health (IPH) to carry out focus groups to hear the public view on Universal Health Coverage (UHC) in Ireland.
In the focus groups, the department would like to hear the views of adults who are low users of health care services. Participants may have a Medical Card, a GP Visit Card, private health insurance, or none of these. To be eligible you must be: Aged 18+ living in Ireland; A low user of GP and primary care health services.
For more information, please visit: https://www.publichealth.ie/uhc
Register your interest: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VXL693P
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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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ECO-UNESCO’s Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA)
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New Deadline to register: Friday 19th December 2025
ECO-UNESCO runs the Young Environmentalist Awards (YEA), a free all – Ireland programme that supports young people aged 10 – 18 to design and lead environmental action projects in their schools and communities. Since 1999, the programme has celebrated youth-led solutions to real-world environmental challenges, from climate change and biodiversity loss to waste reduction and sustainable living. By taking part, young people gain the tools and support to raise awareness, take action on issues they care about from biodiversity loss to climate change and inspire others to do the same. The YEA is free to enter and open to any group (2-25 members) of young people aged 10-18 years based in the Republic of Ireland or Northern Ireland. For more information, please visit: https://ecounesco.ie/young-environmentalist-awards/
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The Art Council
Irish Writers Centre's National Mentoring Programme
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Opening date: Monday 1st December 2025 Closing date: Wednesday 31 December 2025 at 7pm
The National Mentoring Programme is an opportunity open to all writers across the island of Ireland to receive sustained creative and professional mentoring from an established Irish writer of their choosing.
Applications will open on Monday December 1st, all the info you need to prepare yours here: https://irishwriterscentre.ie/national-mentoring-programme/
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Mountaineering Ireland: Training Grants
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Closing date: Monday 1st December 2025
These training grants are open to all Mountaineering Ireland members. These are available to individual members or club members to support them undertaking mountain training courses. Further information here: https://www.mountaineering.ie/content/TrainingGrants/42
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The Hospital Saturday Fund
GRANT APPLICATION FOR ORGANISATIONS 2026
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Closing date for Large Grants: Tuesday 9th December 2025
Closing date for Standard Grants: Monday 6th January 2026
The Hospital Saturday Fund is a registered charity whose aims are to provide assistance through its charitable funds for registered charities, hospices and medical organisations which are in need of grants for medical projects, care, research or support of medical training. The Hospital Saturday Fund has two grant categories: Standard grants of up to €3,000 OR Large grants of up to €13,500 (please note this is the maximum sum that HSF will grant). Large grant applications should be towards specific projects, research or equipment rather than running costs. Organisations may make one application for a meeting and can apply for a standard or a large grant. The Grant Making Committee (GMC) meets quarterly.
For more information, please visit: https://hospitalsaturdayfund.org/
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The Hospital Saturday Fund
GRANT APPLICATION FOR INDIVIDUALS 2026
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The Hospital Saturday Fund is a registered Charity whose aims are to provide assistance through its charitable funds for Individuals with a medical condition or disability who would benefit from assistance with the purchase of specialised equipment or from particular forms of treatment.
Please note that to administer our grant making process as efficiently as possible we do not accept applications directly from members of the public. The Hospital Saturday Fund will only correspond with the supporting medical professional/supporter organisation and not the individual. If you are an individual in need, please approach a suitable organisation to make the application on your behalf. We are unable to take calls from the individual applicant or potential applicant. If necessary, the supporter should email us at: charity@hsf.eu.com Applications must be made online at www.hospitalsaturdayfund.org
Only apply for items and therapies that are shown on our list below. This will avoid wasting our time and
yours.
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Closing date: Wednesday 10th December 2025 at 10am CET
Craftwork 4.0 All - Round 2 is open!
Looking for one Craft Practitioner from Croatia, France, Ireland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia for a 10-day craft co-creation in 2026. Travel, accommodation & food covered! Hosting Organisations can join too.
Exchange, learn & create together! More info and application: www.craftwork4all.com/craft-mobilities/
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Mountaineering Ireland: Women In Sport Funding
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Scheme to Support National Organisations (SSNO) 2026 – 2029
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Closing date: Thursday 11th December 2025
SSNO 2026-2029: Application Q & A drop-in session: Wednesday 3 December 2025
The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht is now inviting applications from national organisations in the community and voluntary sector under the Scheme to Support National Organisations (SSNO) 2026 – 2029.
The SSNO 2026 – 2029 will provide funding towards the core costs of national community and voluntary organisations in Ireland who: ♦Provide support (directly or indirectly) to those most disadvantaged ♦Demonstrate good governance ♦Deliver services and supports that focus on one or more of the following: addressing poverty, addressing social exclusion and promoting equality.
The overall aim of SSNO is to provide multi-annual funding for the core costs of national organisations in the community and voluntary sector to assist them to operate and fund core staff positions.
A SSNO 2026-2029: Application Q & A drop-in session will take please on Wednesday 3 December. Register HERE For more information, please visit:
Scheme to Support National Organisations (SSNO) 2026-2029 - Pobal
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EOPD Community Grant 2025/6
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Closing date: Saturday 13 December 2025
EOPD.ie is proud to announce that the 2025/6 Community Grant Programme is now open! These grants aim to support initiatives that improve the health, well-being, and quality of life of people living with Parkinson’s disease across the Republic of Ireland.
For more information, please visit: https://eopd.ie/get-involved/eopd-community-grants-2025/
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2025 Volunteers in Sport Awards
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Closing date: Monday 15th December 2025
Hosted by the Federation of Irish Sport and supported by the Sport Ireland National Network of 29 Local Sports Partnerships these prestigious awards recognise the selfless volunteers who dedicate their time, skills, and passion to support sports clubs and community organisations across Ireland. The 2025 Volunteers in Sport Awards will bring together individuals from all 32 counties to celebrate their commitment to fostering participation and ensuring that sport is accessible to all. Their contributions not only inspire communities but also enable clubs and organisations to thrive, supporting social cohesion and well-being across Ireland. Without their dedication, many sporting opportunities simply would not exist.
Nominations are now open, and the awards celebration will take place at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, Blanchardstown in Dublin on 26th February 2026. To submit a nomination, visit https://volunteersinsport.ie
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Closing date: Monday 15th December 2025
To support the incredible work that so many charities do Movement for Good invites you to nominate a charity close to your heart for the £1,000 donation draws. The Movement for Good Awards is an annual programme of giving that anyone can get involved in. For more info and submissions, please visit: https://movementforgood.com/
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Community Climate Action Programme Fund 2025
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Clár Gníomhaíochta Pobail ar son na hAeráide 2025
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Closing date: Tuesday 16th December 2025 at 5pm
The Community Climate Action Fund is now open, providing new opportunities for community groups across the county to take meaningful climate action
at a local level. This €762,000 funding call will offer financial support to not-for-profit community organisations, including Tidy Towns groups, development associations, sports clubs, and other voluntary organisations.
Projects must focus on one or more of the five key climate themes: Community Energy, Travel, Promoting Local Food, Circular Economy & Waste Reduction, and/or
Local Climate and Environmental Action.
For more info, please visit: https://galwaycoco.submit.com/show/142
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Dáta deiridh: Dé Máirt 16 Nollaig 2025 ag 5in
Is féidir le grúpaí agus eagraíochtaí pobail agus deonacha i gContae Gaillimhe an fhoirm seo a úsáid lena spéis a léiriú i gcomhpháirtíocht le haghaidh deontas beag ar fiú suas le €100,000 é ó Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe faoi shnáithe 1 den Chiste um Ghníomhaíocht ar son na hAeráide - Pobal Clár Gníomhaíochta Aeráide - Pobail Ísealcharbóin a Thógáil.
Tá an scéim oscailte d’eagraíochtaí agus grúpaí pobail ar spéis leo tionscadail agus tionscnaimh a fhorbairt a bhaineann leis an dúshlán a bhaineann le dul i ngleic le hathrú aeráide.
For more info, please visit: https://galwaycoco.submit.com/show/142
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Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme 2026
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Closing date: Friday 9th January 2026
The Peatlands and Natura Community Engagement Scheme aims to encourage local communities, organisations, educational institutions, and other stakeholders to actively contribute to the conservation and restoration of Natura 2000 sites and peatland areas. Natura 2000 sites are protected sites, including Special Protection Areas (SPA) for birds and Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) for habitats and species.
Applications are welcomed across a diverse range of initiatives with community benefit from events, education programmes, promotions, publications, exhibitions, development of conservation management plans, public amenity and recreational measures, maintenance measures that support conservation measures, monitoring or surveying work to inform of restoration/conservation projects, invasive species and fire control measures, anti-littering initiatives to local environmental improvements in the area of the designated sites and other peatland areas. For more information click HERE
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Historic Structures Fund 2026
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Closing date: Friday, 16th January 2026 at 5pm
The Historic Structures Fund (HSF) is now accepting applications for grant funding. The scheme supports larger-scale conservation works to important historic buildings and is administered by Galway County Council on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage.
Eligible Structures
Protected Structures in the Galway County Record of Protected Structures (RPS)
Proposed Protected Structures that meet inclusion criteria (architectural, historical, etc.)
Structures in Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs) or near National Monuments (in exceptional cases)
Who Can Apply?
Private owners or custodians of eligible structures
Local authorities, for works to publicly owned eligible structures that deliver heritage and community benefit
For more info please visit:
Historic Structures Fund 2026 | Galway County Council
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Heritage Stewardship Fund
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Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026 at 5pm
Funding to support heritage-focused projects undertaken by public sector bodies - including local authorities, state agencies, and educational institutions with responsibility for heritage assets or programmes.
The scheme is designed to assist staff whose core remit may not be fully focused on heritage but whose work has a significant impact on heritage. This includes employees of state agencies and educational institutions proposing heritage-focused projects, as well as local authority-based museum curators, archivists, archaeologists, and architectural conservation officers. Projects that build climate resilience and deliver nature-positive outcomes are a particular area of focus for the fund. By supporting initiatives that safeguard heritage while promoting sustainability, the fund aims to ensure heritage assets are protected and enhanced for the benefit of communities and the natural world. For more information, please visit https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/funding/heritage-stewardship-scheme-2
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Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO)
Community Water Development Fund 2026
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Closing date: Tuesday 20th January 2026 at 11:30pm
The Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) has launched the Community Water Development Fund for 2026 and are welcoming grant applications from community groups nationwide. The Community Water Development Fund enables community groups to enhance the quality of local streams, rivers, lakes, and coastal areas. Under the fund local communities and groups are invited to apply for financial assistance to support the delivery of projects and initiatives to enhance water bodies and benefit water quality and biodiversity. For more information, please visit: https://lawaters.ie/funding-available-for-communities-across-ireland-for-projects-to-improve-local-water-quality/
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Circulation of European Literary Works
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Closing date: Friday 29th January 2026 at 4:00pm
Creative Europe's call for Circulation of European Literary Works supports projects that translate, publish, distribute, and promote European works. Translation, publication, promotion, and distribution of fiction.
Supports collaboration between authors, translators, publishers, distributors, booksellers, libraries, literary events and festivals. For more information, please visit:
https://www.creativeeuropeireland.eu/funding-opportunities/call/circulation-of-european-literary-works
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Community Heritage and Biodiversity Grant Scheme 2026
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Closing date: Saturday 31st January 2026
In support of the Waterways Ireland Heritage & Biodiversity Plan 2030, the Community Grant Scheme 2026 is now open for applications. A fund of €20,000 has been allocated to assist community- based projects which complement or fulfil the delivery of the Waterways Ireland Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2030 along the Barrow Navigation, Erne System, Grand Canal, Lower Bann, Royal Canal, Shannon Navigation, Shannon-Erne Waterway, and the Ulster Canal (Upper Lough Erne to Clones).
Applications will be considered from communities seeking assistance for projects that help support the Objectives of the Heritage & Biodiversity Plan 2030. For more information, please visit:
Waterways Ireland - Community Heritage and Biodiversity Grant Scheme
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Closing date: Ongoing
Baboró is delighted to offer a small Go See Fund to support artists and creatives to travel within Ireland to see work for children. The fund is designed for those who make or wish to make work for children and are looking for inspiration, new approaches to presentation, etc. To ensure this small fund can benefit as many individuals as possible, it will support the cost of event tickets and travel within the island of Ireland only, up to a maximum of €100 per application. For more info, please visit https://www.baboro.ie/artists/grow/go-see-fund
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Re-turn Community Initiative
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Closing date: Ongoing
Since the arrival of the Deposit Return System (DRS) for plastic bottles and aluminium cans, many organisations have seen it as a great opportunity to raise much needed funds by providing drop off and collection points for returns. Organisations can avail of supports from Re-turn, who deliver the scheme, to facilitate collections. Who can participate in fundraising through DRS? Tidy Towns, Schools, Clubs, Charities, Companies, Hospitals, Local Events and Festivals. These initiatives are for charity fundraising purposes only and not for personal benefits. For more information, please visit: https://re-turn.ie/community/
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Community-based CCTV Grant Aid Scheme
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Closing date: Ongoing
The community-based CCTV grant aid scheme supports communities and local authorities who wish to install and maintain CCTV security systems in their area to increase public safety and deter illegal or anti-social behaviour.The maximum grant available for each CCTV system is €45,000. Applicants to the scheme can include not-for-profit organisations within the community, as well as relevant statutory or voluntary organisations. For example, applicants may include: ♦area partnerships ♦community development projects ♦family resource centres ♦local authorities ♦community enterprises
Applications are also welcome from groups such as a not-for-profit consortium of private and community interests which has come together to formulate an application.
Lear more: https://www.gov.ie/en/service/3a6b2-community-based-cctv-grant-aid-scheme/
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MicroFinance Ireland's Agri Loan supports businesses that are regulated/reporting to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM). This loan is suitable for those whose businesses fall under NACE Code A 01 & 02 (crop and animal production, hunting and related service activities, forestry and logging).There are no fees or hidden charges on the Agri Loan from Microfinance Ireland.
Loans from €2,000 – €50,000 5 year max term. Contact the LEO Galway office directly for further information and support with your application - phone 091 509 090 or email info@leo.galwaycoco.ie
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Closing date: Ongoing
The NeighbourWood Scheme provides support for works to enhance existing forests, increase their functionality and attractiveness for recreation, and install familiar features such as trails, seats, signs, and parking. For more information, please visit:
https://assets.gov.ie/static/documents/neighbourwood-scheme.pdf?
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PayPal Giving Fund Ireland
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Closing date: Ongoing
PayPal Giving Fund Ireland helps people support their favourite charities online and raises funds to benefit charities through PayPal and other technology platforms. We receive donations and make grants to our donors' recommended charities. More info: https://www.paypal.com/ie/webapps/mpp/givingfund/home
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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
Apply through the Galway County Council for these grants:
Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability - 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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One Day Stone Carving Workshop
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One Day Doll Making Workshop
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Make your own festive season presents with needle felting
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Safe to Create
Board Governance Training
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Monday 1st December 2025, from 10am to 4pm
Galmont Hotel, Galway City
This Board Governance training workshop is tailored towards artists, creatives and arts workers who are prospective, new or existing board members looking to strengthen their role on the Board.
Book now:
Board Governance Training – Safe to Create
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Safe to Create
Intercultural Leadership & Board Diversity
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Tuesday 2nd December 2025, from 5.30pm to 7pm
Online via Zoom
This course is intended for Board Members and Senior Leadership within the arts and creative sectors.
We will examine how board diversity shapes influence, communication, trust, and decision-making at governance level. Book now: Intercultural Leadership & Board Diversity – Safe to Create
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LATT - Let’s All Talk Tax
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Tuesday 2nd of December 2025 12:00 – 1:30 pm Westside Public Library, Galway City
Exciting new FREE event in our community for our community! Join us to discuss how tax impacts you.
This panel discussion will be led by Mary Cosgrove, Lecturer at the J.E. Cairnes School of Business & Economics, University of Galway. She will be joined by local community group representatives.
A light lunch will be provided. Booking is essential! Email: westside@galwaylibrary.ie Phone: 091 509 091
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Botanical Society of Britain & Ireland
Winter Webinar Programme
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Every Tuesday from 2nd of December 2025 to the 3rd of March 2026, 7pm – 8pm - Free, Online
Want to up your wildflower identification skills over this winter? Our Winter Webinar programme is now live.
Thanks to funding from the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs in Northern Ireland, we will be hosting a set of ten fantastic plant ID webinars, completely free to attend, at 7-8pm, every Tuesday until March 2026. To book, visit our website: https://bsbi.org/botanical-skills-webinars
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Documentation and Interpretation of Traditional Knowledge
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Tuesday 9th December 2025 2pm - 5pm CET, Online Workshop - Free Admission
Traditional knowledge, craft skills, oral histories, land-based practices, and ecological wisdom form a vital part of our cultural heritage. As these practices face increasing pressures, documenting and interpreting them in an ethical, respectful, and collaborative manner is more important than ever.
Join us for an in-depth workshop exploring the principles, methods, and community-driven approaches behind documenting and interpreting traditional knowledge. BOOK NOW VIA https://tinyurl.com/5n877ceb
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Friday 12th December 2025 from 7pm to 9pm at the Park Lodge Hotel in An Spideál, H91 ETW1
We’d be delighted to see you at this Free Singing Workshop on Friday, December 12th in An Spideál.
There will be refreshments and plenty of wonderful Irish, English and Ukrainian Christmas carols.
Places are limited - to book please contact us by phone or email: 087 2971105 / integration@galwaycoco.ie
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Relove Fashion 2025 / 2026
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Submission Deadline: End of January 2026 Shortlisting & Virtual Interviews: February - March 2026 Exhibition: April 2026 Grand Final: End of April 2026
Relove Fashion provides an exciting project for young people to explore creative design skills while fostering an understanding of sustainability and the environmental impact of our clothes. The competition can be undertaken as a project within Secondary Schools, Irish Girl Guide and Scouting groups, Youthreach and more. As the project can be completed individually or as part of a team, it allows flexibility to fit within your specific programme. By participating, young people will not only design a one-of-a-kind sustainable fashion piece but also gain hands-on experience in real-world sustainability projects while having fun.
Full details at: https://www.relovefashion.ie/youth-group-hub https://www.relovefashion.ie/
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LEO Galway Online Business Courses
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Starting 10th February 2026
LEO Galway has announced their 2026 schedule of training courses for entrepreneurs, small businesses and people thinking about starting-up! These programmes book out fast so make sure you book early to avoid disappointment. Visit https://loom.ly/Z46dUv4
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Kickstart Your Career in Early Learning: Child Development & Play
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Starting 10th February 2026 Every Tuesday Morning GRETB FET, Oughterard Centre, Oughterard
This fun and interactive module introduces you to Child Psychology and Play — the foundation of how children learn, grow, and thrive. What you’ll gain:
𝐏𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐤𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐬 & 𝐭𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐝𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭
𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲
𝐀 𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐨𝐫 𝐟𝐮𝐫𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧/𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠
Perfect for anyone eager to work with children in early years settings!
For more info Tel: (091) 866912 Email: kathleen.omalley@gretb.ie
Click the link to learn more! https://shorturl.at/wWouq
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Sustainability and Climate Action Free Community Groups Workshops at Brigit's Garden
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FREE workshops on Climate Action and Sustainability for community groups, covering renewable energy, going electric, biodiversity, food waste and more. See sustainability in action in Brigit’s Garden and get lots of tips and information. Ideal for groups thinking of applying to the Community Climate Action Fund.
Just contact Laura at adulteducation@brigitsgarden.ie or 091 550 905. Kindly funded by SSE Airtricity.
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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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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 is provided by Social Justice Ireland on behalf of the Department and is intended for self-directed learning at the learner’s own pace. Social Justice Ireland will provide some support via the webform on each Module page. There are no scheduled classes as part of this training. To register, please complete the Registration Form at the following link: Ireland https://www.socialjustice.ie/register/register-training
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The online only training covers the
following:
- An Introduction to the PPNs (2 Modules)
- Local Government Budgets
- PPNs and Local Government
- Effective Participation in Consultations
- Effective Facilitation
- Strategic Planning
- Measuring Outcomes and Impacts
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This training is available to the following PPN Stakeholders:
- PPN Workers
- PPN Secretariat Members
- PPN Representatives
- PPN Member Groups
- Local Authority Staff
- Elected Councillors
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Ar siúl ó 2 - 19 Nollaig 2025 ag An Taibhdhearc - Gaillimh
An Nollaig ag An Taibhdhearc. Is scéal draíochta é seo faoi Fhathach cantalach leithleasach a ruaigeann páistí óna ghairdín álainn, agus ina gcastar a shaol bun os cionn - an osclóidh an fathach cantalach a chroí agus a ghairdín a roinnt riamh arís?Bunaíodh an scéal ar The Selfish Giant le Oscar Wilde agus beidh lucht féachana idir óg agus aosta faoi dhraíocht ag domhan lán d’ainmhithe, plandaí agus crainn draíochta, áit a mbíonn gasúir, fathach cantalach agus sióg dhiabhalta ag canadh agus ag damhsa sa ghairdín neamhshaolta sin.Beidh léirithe comhtháite comharthaíochta (ISL) ar fáil ar an 6 Nollaig ag 7 i.n. agus ar an 7 Nollaig ag an matinée ag 3 i.n. Beidh léiriú suaimhneach ann freisin ar an 14 Nollaig, agus rochtain i mBéarla trí Sibrwd, an aip rochtana teanga arna forbairt ag Theatr Cymru.
Ticéid ar fáil anseo: https://antaibhdhearc.ticketsolve.com/tic.../shows/873679138
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Ag Scríobh don ScáileánScéim Forbartha Scríbhneoirí agus Scéalaithe Gaeltachta
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Seol d’iarratas isteach roimh 15ú Nollaig 2025
Tá an cúrsa seo dírithe ar scríbhneoirí Gaeltachta atá ag plé le scríbhneoireacht i gcoitinne, na taibhealaíona, drámaíocht stáitse, nó filíocht agus a bhfuil suim acu dul i muinín a gcruthaitheacht agus saibhreas teanga a chur i dtreo scríbhneoireacht don scáileán. Tá súil go spreagfaidh an cúrsa seo tuiscint & taithí i measc scríbhneoirí Gaeltachta i dtreo na meán. Cuirfear fáilte roimh iarratais ó scríbhneoirí a bhfuil Gaeilge ó dhúchas acu agus atá fréamhaithe i bpobail Ghaeltachta.Is scéim í seo atá á rith ag TG4, le tacaíocht ó Gréasán na Meán Skillnet agus i gcomhar le Ealaín na Gaeltachta, le scríbhneoirí Gaeltachta a spreagadh agus a fhorbairt le scríobh don scáileán.
Cuir iarratas isteach: https://www.tg4.ie/ga/corporate/traenail-forbairt/ag-scriobh-don-scailean/
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Dáta deiridh: 16 Eanáir 2026
Bain triail as AI don Ghaeilge! An bhfuil tú cruthaitheach? Glac páirt sa Chomórtas Ábhar Cruthaitheach AI agus cruthaigh físeán Gaeilge le cuidiú uirlisí AI. Fáiltímid roimh iarratais ó dhaoine 18 mbliana d'aois nó níos sine i dhá chatagóir: • Catagóir 1: Físeáin a chruthaítear go hiomlán le AI • Catagóir 2: Físeáin ina n-úsáidtear uirlisí AI go páirteach - Fad: 30 soicind - 3 nóiméad
Cineálacha: Gearrscannáin, físeáin cheoil, cláir fhaisnéise, ábhar oideachais, ábhar sóisialta, blaisíní, físeáin ar chúl an cheamara. Seol isteach d'iarratas anois! Sonraí iomlána: FilmFreeway - An Togra Scéalaí https://filmfreeway.com/AnTograScealai Todhchaí dhigiteach na Gaeilge - tá sé inár lámha!
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Deis iontach do phobal na Gaeilge! Tá tionscadal AI ar bun ag Údarás na Gaeltacht - bí páirteach agus cuir le todhchaí dhigiteach na Gaeilge: Tabhair do ghlór dúinn!
Is í ár dteanga ár scéal, ár bpobal, ár saíocht. Cruthaímis na tacair sonraí a theastaíonn uainn a fheiceáil ar feadh an domhain bhraonaigh.
Is éard is Common Voice ann ná saor-ardán le foinse oscailte chun gur féidir leis an bpobal sonraí a chruthú. Tig le duine ar bith a dteanga a chaomhnú, a athbheochan agus a chur chun cinn trí thacair sonraí téacs agus urlabhra a roinnt, a chruthú agus a choimeád.
Cabhraigh linn corpas Gaeilge a chruthú le haghaidh AI, gléasanna cliste agus uirlisí teanga. Ní thógann sé ach 5 nóiméad! Téigh chuig Common Voice: https://commonvoice.mozilla.org/ga-IE
Tá tábhacht le gach glór - óg & aosta, Corcaigh go Béal Feirste!
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Gaeltacht na Gaillimhe lárnach i suirbhé Eorpach ar threalaimh leictreach
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Seoladh suirbhé Eorpach nua an tseachtain seo mar chuid den Tionscadal E6 atá faoi stiúradh ag Údarás na Gaeltachta agus Comhairle Ceantar na nOileán. Déanfaidh an suirbhé staidéar ar an gcaoi a gceannaíonn, a n-úsáideann agus a gcoinníonn daoine a gcuid trealaimh leictreach agus leictreonach.Is féidir páirt a ghlacadh sa suirbhé anseo: https://ow.ly/VOBr50XrNN3
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Infheistíocht mhór i siúlóid Chonamara
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Ghaillimh 29 Eanáir 2026 - 1 Feabhra 2026
Tá Oifig na dTicéad do Tonnta 2026 OSCAILTE! Tar éis bliana den scoth in 2025, bígí inár dteannta arís an bhliain seo chugainn chun céiliúradh a dhéanamh ar an nGaeilge, ar oidhreacht Naomh Bríd agus ar Ghaillimh mar chathair dhátheangach! Faigh do thicéid anois ag www.tonnta.eu Seo linn!
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Dáta deiridh: Leanúnach-Uasmhéid mhaoinithe: €1,000
Is é misean Ealaín na Gaeltachta ná na healaíona comhaimseartha agus traidisiúnta a fhorbairt agus a chur chun cinn sa Ghaeltacht. Díríonn tosaíochtaí straitéiseacha Ealaín na Gaeltachta 2023-2027 ar cheithre mhórtheideal: Pobal, Ealaíontóirí, Óige agus Eagrais.
Tá Scéim Síol oscailte do ghrúpaí agus do dhaoine aonair lasmuigh de chomhthéacs oideachais foirmeálta sna ceantair Ghaeltachta. Tabharfar tús áite do thograí atá á reáchtáil go hiomlán as Gaeilge.
Teagmhálacha:
Ceara Conway 091 503 100 c.conway@udaras.ie
Tá tuilleadh eolais le fáil anseo:
https://ealain.ie/tacaiocht-ata-ar-fail/
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Dáta deiridh: Leanúnach-Uasmhéid mhaoinithe: €1,000
Tá an Scéim Oiliúna oscailte d’ealaíontóirí, d’eagrais nó
do dhaoine aonair atá ag forbairt nó ag cur chun cinn na
n-ealaíon sa Ghaeltacht.
Tacaíonn an Scéim le deiseanna oiliúna agus traenála
a bhaineann le cleachtas agus le gairm sna healaíona
a fhorbairt agus le deiseanna um chumasú agus dea-chleachtas a fhorbairt in earnáil na n-ealaíon sa Ghaeltacht.Tacaíonn an Scéim le hoiliúint ghairmiúil nó
le caighdeán gairmiúil a bhaint amach.
Teagmhálacha:
Ceara Conway 091 503 100 c.conway@udaras.ie
Tá tuilleadh eolais le fáil anseo:
https://ealain.ie/tacaiocht-ata-ar-fail/
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BAILIÚCHÁIN SOGHLUAISTE WEEE
(ÁBHAR LEICTREACH AGUS LEICTREONACH)
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Through a Prism: Creativity and Disability Free Seminar
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Wednesdays 3rd December 2025 1pm - 5:30pm O'Donoghue Theatre, University of Galway H91 T8WR
Through A Prism: Creativity and Disability is brought to you by the creative team David Joyce, Declan Gorman and Joanna McGlynn. Inspired by the 2024 stage production of A Personal Prism by David Joyce the project continues to explore the role of the arts and creativity in raising awareness, advancing advocacy, and documenting lives as lived by people with disability.
Free event, book a place here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/throughaprism/194235
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Living Well Online Programme
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Next dates coming up: Wednesdays 3rd & 10th December 2025, 10:30am - 1:00pm - Online
This is a free group programme aimed to help people manage their long-term health conditions and improve their wellbeing. Anyone with any chronic illness such as diabetes, arthritis, COPD, cardiac illness, anxiety, etc. can benefit from these workshops, which are delivered either online or face to face. The upcoming programme will be delivered online by trained facilitators on Zoom, once a week, over a 6-week period in a friendly and supportive setting. We will have further face to face programmes scheduled in the new year. To book your place contact Martha McTigue 086 014 2688 or mmctigue@southmayo.com
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Managing Stress at Christmas
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Thursday 4th December 2025 5:30pm – 6:30pm Ballinasloe Library, Ballinasloe Co. Galway 053 T320
The festive season can be joyful, but it can also bring stress. Learn practical tips to manage it and make this Christmas more peaceful and enjoyable. Join us for an insightful talk with Dr. Malie Coyne, Chartered Clinical Psychologist and best-selling author with over 20 years of experience. No booking required - All welcome!
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Health & Strength in Menopause
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Wednesdays 10th December 2025 7pm - 8pm Online (via Eventbrite registration)
Galway Sports Partnership is hosting a free online workshop with Dr. Diane Cooper, Founder & CEO of Edufit on the topic ‘Health & Strength in Menopause’. This informative session will cover:
♦Menopause and muscle changes ♦Benefits of strength training and multimodal exercise
♦MenoWell’s impact and research findings (feedback from 3,600 women) ♦Addressing common health concerns from Women in Midlife ♦How to access MenoWell 2.0, 6 week programme, coming January 2026 and FREE to women living in Galway City and County
Register now: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1969243373942?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Bike Week 2026 Applications
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Closing date: Friday 12th December 2025 at 4pm
Bike Week is a celebration and promotion of the benefits of cycling. Bike Week 2026 will kick off on Saturday May 9th and end on Sunday May 17th 2026.Galway Bike Week is an annual celebration and promotion of all that's great about bikes, cycling and Galway. Bike Week is open to people of all ages and abilities and is centered around inclusive, community-based events. Applications are welcome from groups including Cycling or Sports clubs; Men’s Sheds; Residents’ Associations; community groups; environmental groups; schools; third levels; local businesses etc. If you’ve got an idea, we’d like to hear it!
For information about cycle safety, please visit the Road Safety Authority https://www.rsa.ie/
Closing Date for receipt of applications is 12th December 2025 at 4pm. Application forms for Galway City and Galway County are available at: https://www.galwayactive.ie/blog/23/bike-week-2026-applications
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FREE Helium 'Youth Saturday Meet-Ups'
Workshops for Young People Living with Long-Term Health Conditions
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Cycle Against Suicide - 'Win a Shed' Raffle
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Winner Announced: St. Patrick’s Day, 17th March 2026 at 6pm
Support mental health and be in with a chance to win a stunning shed valued at over €23,500 in the
Cycle Against Suicide charity raffle! All proceeds go toward Cycle Against Suicide’s vital mental health initiatives across Ireland. Cycle Against Suicide is a mental health awareness and suicide prevention charity providing schools, students, parents, workplaces and communities with the tools and techniques to address mental health with confidence and, ultimately, create a culture of help-seeking behaviour, encouraging active listening, shared discussions, and positive coping methods. Alongside mental health training programmes, they also run mental health awareness events such as cycling events, static spin events, and mental health awareness stands across the country, allowing us to reach out to and communicate with all Ireland's communities, both urban and rural. Support the vital work the charity does in mental health and suicide prevention! Buy a ticket here: https://www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/win-a-shed-raffle/
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Rainbows Ireland
Irish Speaking Rainbows Peer Support Galway
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GRD is proud, through the SICAP programme, to support the development of Rainbows Ireland exciting new initiative to ensure that children who live through Irish can access emotional support in their own language. Rainbows Ireland supports children and young people who have experienced a significant loss and they are
now recruiting fluent Irish-speaking frontline practitioners from across the Galway Gaeltacht to train as Rainbows Facilitators in early 2026. Working with CYPSC Galway, SICAP Galway Rural Development and Údarás na Gaeltachta Rainbows material is being translated into Irish, paving the way for the first-ever Irish-language Rainbows Peer Support Groups for children and young people in the region.
To make this vision a reality, they are reaching out to: • Schools • Child and family services • Youth projects
• Community organisations to consider becoming a Registered Rainbows Centre in the Galway Irish-speaking area and to help recruit a team of Irish-speaking facilitators—either from staff or volunteers.
If you are interested in being part of this transformative initiative, we warmly invite you to join an online information session to discuss next steps.
Book here: https://forms.office.com/e/52Nw63WKjv?origin=lprLink
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Men's mental health supports
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Every man can face challenges with his mental health. Talking about it can make things feel a little easier. You don't need to have it all figured out. Support is always available when you are ready.
Find out more here: https://www2.hse.ie/mental-health/services-support/men/
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Belong To & Pieta - Counselling Service for LGBTQ+
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Community Law & Mediation: Free Legal Advice Clinics Online
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If you need to book into our free legal advice clinics, we have good news for you. You can now book our free legal advice clinics online on our website. All you have to do is fill in our form, and we will ring you about your enquiry. To book into a clinic or to find out if your query is a legal query, click here: https://communitylawandmediation.ie/book-free-legal-advice/
*Please note, it may take up to 48 hours to receive a phone call from CLM. If you do not receive a phone call within 48 hours, please call us on 01 847 7804.
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Galway Rape Crisis Center's (GRCC)
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RESOURCE ALERT! The Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) offers face-to-face counselling, support, advocacy and information to anyone who has experienced rape, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse, whether the incident happened recently or in the past. You can access full details of all of the centre's services via the link below and in our stories: https://www.westbewell.ie/.../galway-rape-crisis-centre.../
HELPLINE: 1800 355 355 helpline@grcc.ie
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Esker House Domestic Abuse Support Service
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1800 66 22 88 A 24-hour freephone helpline is open day and night, because we know that courage doesn’t follow a schedule. We support women and children impacted by domestic abuse through:
• Crisis accommodation and refuge
• Emotional support and advocacy
• Court accompaniment
• Safety planning and referrals
• community-based support
For more info, please visit https://www.eskerhouse.ie/
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Macra Club - Social Outlet for Young Adults
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Guide to Supports for People with Disabilities
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Galway Rural Development (GRD) has produced this booklet to provide information, guidance and advice on services and supports for children, young people and adults with disabilities in Co. Galway. More info HERE
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Treoir maidir le Tacaíochtaí do Dhaoine faoi MhíchumasTá sraith leabhrán acmhainní curtha le chéile ag Forbairt Tuaithe na Gaillimhe agus tá súil againn go mbeidh tú úsáideach.
Cliceáil ANSEO
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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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Tosaigh ar do thuras i dtreo maireachtála neamhspleách!
Is uirlis é an suíomh Gréasáin seo chun an fhaisnéis a theastaíonn uait a fháil maidir le tithíocht agus tacaíochtaí chun rochtain a fháil ar mhaireachtáil neamhspleách. Faigh tuilleadh eolais ar an Mol Baile & Tacaíochtaí ANSEO
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UNIVERSAL CLASS: Caring for Seniors
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Are you caring for a family member at home and would like further support? Universal Class, Inc. has over 600 courses available for free with your library card including a class on caring for seniors. There is a class for almost any interest, so check it out on the Galway County Council website or enquire with your local librarian today!
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GALWAY COUNTY AGE FRIENDLY PROGRAMME
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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. More info on Age Friendly Galway County HERE
Read Directory of Services for Older People Online 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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Age Friendly Newsletter HERE
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ALONE is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home. ALONE Newsletter HERE
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Community and Disability Newsletter - Issue HERE
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Local Food and Craft Gift Fair
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Until Tuesday 2nd December 2025 Black Box Theatre, Dyke raod, Galway
The Local Food and Craft Gift Fair returns to the Black Box Theatre, Galway, from Nov 27th–Dec 2nd for SIX days of local talent, handmade crafts, and delicious artisan food. Over 50 stalls of Galway’s best makers, free entry, family fun, and Barnardo the Magician to keep the kids entertained! Proudly supporting the Galway Sick Kids Foundation. Learn more at https://ow.ly/RyyS50XnTyT
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Road Safety Check it Fits
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From Tuesday 2nd to Friday 5th December 2025 from 10am - 5:30 Various locations in Co. Galway
Peace of mind that your child's car seat is fitted correctly. According to our Check it Fits research, as many as 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted which can result in serious injury or a fatality in the event of a collision.Our 'Check it Fits' roadshow offers a full-time, nationwide, free service. Our team of experts will not only check that your child's car seat is fitted safely, they will also give a demonstration and answer any questions you might have. You don't need to book an appointment.
A list of our upcoming 'Check it Fits' event locations and dates are available here: rsa.ie/checkitfits
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Hollyblue Annual Raffle 2025 by Gort Cancer Support
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Closing date: Thursday 4th December 2025 at 23:00
All funds raised from our annual raffle are used to support the vital work that we do, providing supportive services FREE of charge to anyone affected by a cancer diagnosis in the South Galway/North Clare area.
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Leenane Community Park
Annual Christmas Dinner Dance 2025
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Friday 5th December 2025 at 7pm Co. Galway
Join us for a fun-filled evening in support of the Leenane Community Park Project! We're thrilled to host a night of fantastic food, live music, and great company.All funds go towards Leenane Community Park.
The Night's Highlights:
Pre-Event Mingling: Arrive early and enjoy pre-dinner drinks with friends at the Leenane Hotel.
Delicious Festive Feast: A superb three-course meal, featuring everyone's holiday favourite—roast
Turkey & Ham.
Live Music & Dancing: Get ready to dance the night away with live music from the incredible Conor Duffy & Company.
Exciting Raffle: Fantastic prizes to be won, all in aid of the Leenane Community Park. Book your tickets for the dinner dance here: Leenane Community Park | Home
Make a Weekend of It! Treat yourself and someone special to a night away. The Leenane Hotel is offering preferential B&B rates for our guests: Single Room: €65 Double/Twin Room: €100
Please contact the hotel directly to book your room
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Santa in
Caltra Community Centre
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Sunday 7th December 2025 11am - 2pm 2025, Caltra Community Centre, Lislea, Caltra, Co. Galway
Santa coming to visit Caltra Community Centre on 7th December at 11am. All proceeds going to Children's Ward Portiuncula Hospital.
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Ballinasloe Town Band
Christmas Craft Fair
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Sunday 7th December 2025 from 11am to 3pm - Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
An ideal opportunity to pick up some handcrafted Christmas gifts Please support Ballinasloe Town Band Christmas Craft Fair.
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Spiddal Light-Up Vehicle Parade
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Sunday 7th December 2025 at 6pm - Spiddal GAA, Rossaveal Scoil Einne Co. Galway
Come join the festive fun and light up the night! Registration at 4pm.
Charities: Beamount Hospital An Spideal, Faoi Shoilse Don Nollaig
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Everyone's Voice: A Human Rights Concert by i4Life
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Sunday 7th December 2025 at 7:30pm - Town Hall Theatre, Galway
i4Life’s Human Rights Concert is an annual event dedicated to raising awareness of the challenges faced by health professionals in low and middle-income countries. These professionals often work under challenging conditions, providing care in environments marked by systemic inequities and human rights concerns.
The concert brings together acclaimed musicians and socially engaged audiences to highlight these issues through the universal medium of music. By combining cultural expression with advocacy, “Everyone’s Voice” seeks to inspire dialogue, foster solidarity, and mobilise support for global health equity. Attendance at “Everyone’s Voice” is more than participation in a musical and artistic experience, it is a contribution to a broader movement that affirms the right to health and the dignity of those who provide it.
Tickets can be purchased here: https://tht.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173662713
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Loughrea Lions Club
Christmas Concert
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Tuesday 9th December 2025 8pm Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, Athenry Rd, Loughrea, Co. Galway H62Y189
Tickets €20 available now from Lough Rea Hotel & Spa, Keary's Auctioneers, Mary's Flower Shop or any Lions Club Member.
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Friday 12th December 2025 at 10:15am Ballinfoile Community Centre, Ballinfoile, Co. Galway
Join Us for an Active Festive Walk! Get into the holiday spirit with a refreshing walk in Ballinfoile! Meet at: Ballinfoile Community Centre Date on Friday, all walkers welcome! Enjoy tea/coffee after the walk.
Don’t forget to wear your Christmas jumper! Let’s celebrate the season, stay active, and connect with the community. Spread the word and bring a friend!
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Glenamaddy Musical Society presents
A Nights at the Musicals
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Friday 12th and Sunday 14th December 2025 8pm - Town Hall Theatre, Glenamaddy, Co. Galway
Join us for a night of singing, dancing, and pure musical magic with Glenamaddy Musical Society- A night at the Musicals! Get ready to be entertained by our talented cast as they bring the magic of musical theater to life on stage. Tickets available on Eventbrite
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Slieve Aughty Centre Indoor Christmas Market
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Sunday 14th December 2025 - Slieve Aughty Centre Kylebrack West, Loughrea H62 DX77
The Slieve Aughty Centre Christmas Market is coming and this year everything will be indoors! Get ready to step into a winter wonderland! Join us for our annual Christmas Market — filled with holiday cheer, local crafts, delicious treats, twinkling lights, and festive music. What to expect: Handmade gifts, warm drinks, festive music, and more! Bring your friends, family, and festive spirit — this is one holiday tradition you won’t want to miss.
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Music for Galway presents Galway Messiah
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Sunday 14th December 2025 at 7:30 pm St. Nicholas’ Collegiate Church, Galway City
Galway Messiah is a new approach to presenting Handel’s seasonal oratorio, born right here in Galway.
A performance by the people of Galway for the people of Galway, this is a truly cross-community production in which amateur singers share a stage with a stellar lineup of professionals, all directed by Mark Duley.
This performance offers an opportunity to the St. Nicholas Singers and other adults and children throughout the community to work with Galway’s professional choir Resurgam and soloists, and Galway’s baroque instrumental ensemble Vespera to bring a uniquely Galway performance to life.
For more information, please visit: https://musicforgalway.ie/event/galway-messiah/
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National Christmas Raffle 2025 by Family Carers Ireland.
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Draw date: Thursday 18th December 2025
Christmas is a time for togetherness, and for thousands of family carers across Ireland. It’s also a time when care continues quietly at home. This festive season, you can help bring comfort and joy to those who give so much by supporting Family Carers Ireland by taking part in our National Christmas Raffle: https://www.idonate.ie/raffle/ChristmasRaffle25
Every act of kindness helps us continue providing vital supports to carers nationwide.
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HeART of Gaza
Exhibition at Galway City Museum
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On display until early 2026 - Monday–Saturday | 9am–1pm & 2pm–5pm
Tourist Office Gallery, Galway City Museum - Admission Free
HeART of Gaza is a powerful exhibition of artworks created by 26 Palestinian children, aged 3 to 17, sharing their experiences of growing up amid unimaginable hardship. Each artwork is accompanied by a personal statement from the young artist — heartfelt words about what they love, what they miss, the people they’ve lost, and the sights they’ve seen. This emotive collection is the result of a collaboration between Mohammed Timraz, a community worker from Deir al Balah, Gaza, and Féile Butler, an architect from Sligo, Ireland. HeART of Gaza is moving audiences across the world — a reminder of resilience, hope, and the universal spirit of childhood.
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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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