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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Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025
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Pictured: Representatives of the winning groups in the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards 2025 pictured with Cllr. Martina Kinane, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway and Liam Conneally, Chief Executive of Galway County Council at the Cathaoirleach’s Ball in the Raheen Woods.
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Volunteers and Community Groups from across County Galway have been honoured at the annual Cathaoirleach’s Awards that took place Friday 16th May in Athenry.The ceremony, hosted by Cathaoirleach of Galway County Council, Councillor Martina Kinane, celebrated the outstanding contribution of individuals and organisations who work tirelessly to improve life in their communities and was organised by Galway County Council in partnership with the Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).
Winners across a wide range of categories were recognised for their impact in areas such as arts, environment, community development, inclusion, and heritage; and for the first time ever, the Awards Ceremony has been live-streamed on the Galway County Council Facebook. Take a look at: https://www.facebook.com/Galwaycounty/videos/1057692529595050
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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
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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Saturday 7th June 2025 Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Co. Galway
Galway County Council's Cathaoirleach Cllr. Martina Kinane is hosting her Charity Gala in aid of Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit and Hand in Hand-Children’s Cancer Charity.
Get your tickets here:
Corporate Services Office: 091 509316 or email tcostello@galwaycoco.ie or hriordan@galwaycoco.ie
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Bál Carthanachta an Mhéara
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De Satairn 7 Meitheamh 2025 Óstán Raheen Woods, Baile Átha an Rí, Co. na Gaillimhe
Tá Cathaoirleach Chomhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe, an Comhairleoir Martina Kinane, ag óstáil a Cheolchoirm mór Carthanachta ar mhaithe le Oranmore Maree Coastal Search Unit agus Hand in Hand-Children’s Cancer Charity. Faigh do thicéad anseo:
Seirbhísí Corparáideacha: 091 509316 nó r-phost tcostello@galwaycoco.ie nó riordan@galwaycoco.ie
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GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS NEWS
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Consultations & Public Engagement
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LOCAL CONSULTATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Galway Harbour Company and The Land Development Agency - Public Consultation
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Tuesday 3rd June 1pm – 7.30pm Wednesday 4th June 11am –4pm
Galway Harbour Project LDA Offices, The Portershed, 15 Market St, Galway H91 TCX3
Galway Harbour Company (GHC) GHC and The Land Development Agency (LDA) are pleased to launch a joint consultation and stakeholder engagement process for the planned redevelopment of Galway Inner Harbour. This will include the proposed delivery of 350 affordable and social homes at Amharc Atalia (Atalia View), the working title for a planned new LDA housing development, which will be Phase 1 of the wider masterplan. Full details are available at: https://www.galway-harbour.com/
Two drop-in consultation clinics will be held in the coming week, Tuesday 3rd and Wednesday 4th June.
The consultation will run through until the end of June, and we welcome all feedback and submissions to community@galway-harbour.com or via the postal address: Galway Harbour Project LDA Office The Portershed,15 Market St, Galway H91 TCX3.
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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 - Policing Priorities For An Garda Síochána
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Closing date: Sunday 8th June 2025
The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) is the new oversight body for An Garda Síochána. The PCSA sets the Policing Priorities and these establish what we want the Gardaí to give the most attention and resources to, in order to deliver an effective policing service for you and to make people feel safe in their communities. The PCSA is currently reaching out to people and communities across Ireland to hear their views on what the Policing Priorities should be for An Garda Síochána for 2026-2028.
Anyone over the age of 16 years old can have their say. Click here to start the consultation.
If you have any queries, please contact consultation@pcsaireland.ie
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Survey - Romanian Community of Ireland
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Closing date: Sunday 22nd June 2025
This survey has been put together by the Romanian Community of Ireland (RCI) a not-for-profit organisation which, for more than 27 years, supports the integration, cohesion and the promotion of Romanian identity of the diaspora living in the Republic or Ireland. The number of Romanians in Ireland has grown significantly over the last decade. In order for RCI to best respond to the current reality, it is important to fully understand the interests, challenges and real needs that the Romanian community is currently experiencing. The data and feedback captured through the survey will shape the RCI’s strategic direction for the next five years, the projects it undertakes and the supports that will be offered.
For any questions or queries about the survey, please contact info@romaniancommunity.net
To fill in the survey, please click HERE
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Irish Ocean Literacy Network Activism Survey
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Closing date: Monday 23rd June 2025
The Irish Ocean Literacy Network (IOLN) Regional Action and Activism Working Group is inviting environmental groups to participate in a short survey aimed at understanding the types of ocean activism/activities across Ireland and identifying the common themes and motivations among groups. The goal is to use this information to support coastal communities in strengthening their knowledge, awareness and engagement with the ocean. Please take the survey: Irish Ocean Literacy Network activism survey
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Enhancing Inclusive Entrepreneurship Supports in Ireland
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Enterprise Ireland is gathering insights from under-represented and minority communities to better understand the barriers to accessing business supports. Your voice can help shape more inclusive supports across Ireland. The questionnaire is anonymous and confidential and used for internal research only.
Take the questionnaire here: https://www.alojo.ie/barriers
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Shape the Agenda for Women in Physical Activity, Exercise and Sport in Ireland
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Are you aged 18+ and have a perspective on women and girls' sport, physical activity or active living?
We want to hear from you! The purpose of this survey is to establish research priorities for women's sport on the island of Ireland in order to provide directions for future research and knowledge translation initiatives. To take part and help shape the research agenda click on the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...
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Study on Deposit Return Scheme Accessibility
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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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Open Public Consultation on the next Gender Equality Strategy 2026 - 2030
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Closing date: Monday 11th August 2025
Gender inequalities still persist across Europe in key areas like employment, political participation or care responsibilities. We need to take further action to achieve a true Union of Equality. Keen on setting out the vision for the next Gender Equality Strategy?
To take part in the European Commission’s open public please visit: https://europa.eu/!gMKrc9
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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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Call Out for Creative Practitioners Teacher Artist Partnership+ 2025/26
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Closing date: Friday 6th June 2025
A wonderful opportunity for creative practitioners of all disciplines to broaden their practice through Teacher Artist Partnership+ (TAP+) professional development and in-school residency programme.
Develop creative partnerships with teachers and children. Receive funded training and residencies that bring the arts and creativity to children all over Ireland through TAP+, an initiative of Creative Youth 2023-27 under Creative Ireland and led by the Department of Education.
For further information, please visit: https://traleeecs-my.sharepoint.com/.../Ecai_6aCt9xLs...
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Thoor Ballylee Artist in Residence 2025
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Closing date: Friday 6th June 2025
The Yeats Thoor Ballylee Society, supported by Galway County Council Arts Office, is hosting an Artist Residency this summer in The Studio at Thoor Ballylee, running from 26th July to 9th August.
The focus this year will be on visual arts, textiles, embroidery and printing. Artists working in any of these areas are encouraged to apply. For more info, please visit:
https://yeatsthoorballylee.org/2025/05/12/call-open-for-thoor-ballylee-artist-in-residence-2025/
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The closing date for the Special awards is Monday 9th June 2025
The SuperValu TidyTowns Competition is one of Ireland’s best-known community and environmental initiatives. It’s managed by the Department of Rural and Community Development along with the Gaeltacht and is proudly supported by SuperValu. Special Awards are organised in parallel to the main competition and look to reward initiatives focused on improving your community. Entry is open to all TidyTowns Groups as well as other interested individuals or groups. For more information and application form, please visit:
2025 Special Award Entry Forms - Tidy Towns
If you encounter any difficulties accessing any of the special awards application forms, please contact the TidyTowns Unit for assistance by email tidytowns@drcd.gov.ie or on 01 773 6988 or 01 773 6912.
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2025 Galway Wind Park - Local Community Fund
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Closing date: Friday 13th of June 2025
Located in Connemara's Cloosh Valley, Galway Wind Park is jointly owned by SSE Renewables and Greencoat Renewables. The wind park operates an overall €400,000-plus Community Fund paid annually in contributions to local groups and individuals via its Local Fund, Major Projects Fund, and Scholarship Fund. The local fund supports projects focused on energy efficiency, safety, environmental sustainability, social sustainability, recreation and tourism, and education and skills development. The fund will be open until Friday 13th of June 2025.For more information, please visit https://www.sserenewables.com/GalwayFund
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The AIB Community €1 Million Fund 2025
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Closing date: Wednesday the 25th of June 2025
Are you a charity in Galway that would like to hear more about the AIB Community €1 Million Fund? Nominations for the AIB Community €1 Million Fund will be open until Wednesday the 25th of June. An incredible way for people to show support for the causes that matter most to them, the fund has already made an enormous difference to recipients from previous years. For more information, please visit: https://aib.ie/community-fund#
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Airbnb Rural Tourism Fund
Supporting Rural Tourism, Empowering Communities
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Deadline for applications is Monday 30th June 2025.
Airbnb are offering grants ranging from €1000 to €10,000 to help local organisations and communities bring their ideas to life - from starting or expanding festivals, new signage for walking trails, commissioning artwork or upgrading community facilities. If you have a project that promotes or supports rural tourism in your community you may be eligible. See more https://www.airbnb.co.uk/e/ruraltourismfund
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Stone Walls and The Grass is Green
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Deadline for Stage 1 submissions is Monday 21st July 2025 at 12 noon - Budget: €41,000
Open Call: ‘Stone Walls and The Grass is Green’ Per Cent for Arts Commission Claregalway Co. Galway commissioned by Galway County Council
The Public Art Working Group welcome submissions from artists who's practice is in stand alone Permanent Visual Artworks. This commission will be sited at The Nine Arch Bridge, an important heritage site in Claregalway Village. This commission will also require that the artist engages with a local community in the development of these permanent artwork(s) for Claregalway, Co. Galway.
Learn more & apply: https://visualartists.ie/.../open-call-stone-walls-and.../
Applicants can make enquiries regarding the commission to Rina Whyte, email rinawhyte@yahoo.com or by telephone + 353 87 238 9591.
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CDPA Low Cost Spay and Neuter Scheme
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This scheme is to help families who may be struggling financially to spay / neuter their cats. Depending on location, the cost will be between €30 - €45 for a male cat and between €45– €60 for a female cat.
You can find more information here https://www.cdpa.ie/low-cost-spay-and-neuter/
If you would like any more information please do not hesitate to contact us at info@cdpa.ie
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PayPal Giving Fund Ireland
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Deadline: 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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Mending HeArts Art Workshops
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Friday 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th of June 2025 from 3pm to 4.30pm - Ballinasloe Library
Saolta Arts are delighted to invite members of the community living with cardiovascular disease, as well as stroke survivors, to their new free art workshops in Ballinasloe Library as part of the Mending HeArts Project.
Join us for a relaxed and friendly 4-week art workshop and explore different art mediums. No art experience needed - just come along to have fun, meet others, and get creative in a supportive environment. All materials provided. For more info: https://www.eventbrite.ie/.../mending-hearts-art...
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Free Webinar: Achieving excellence in your annual report
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Wednesday 11th June 2025 11.00am - 12.00pm FREE!
This 60 minute webinar will include: ♦Preparing for excellence; the structure and process to deliver an excellent annual report. ♦An auditor’s perspective on what is required to deliver an excellent report and the key reporting requirements under Charities SORP. ♦How to move from a good annual report to an excellent annual report – what the assessors and judges in the Good Governance Awards are looking for? Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_mZI82VA6TXelQdyA7p3t_A
Find out more: https://www.carmichaelireland.ie/free-webinar-achieving.../
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Free Youth Summer Art Camp
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Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th June 2025 Galway City Museum
FREE Youth Summer Art Camp in Galway for young people (age 13–16) living with a lifelong physical health condition (like diabetes, epilepsy, spina bifida, heart conditions, juvenile arthritis, rare conditions, and more) who loves being creative and meeting new friends. This fun and supportive camp is led by professional artists and offers young people the chance to make art, explore their creativity, and connect with others who understand what they’re going through. Sign up here: https://helium.ie/workshops/youth-summer-camp-galway/
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Living Well Programme - Tuam
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Tuam begins on Monday 15th June 2025 for 6 Mondays from 10.30am to 1.00pm.
The Living Well Programme is a chronic disease self-management programme, originally developed at Standford University. The programme is suitable for anyone aged over 18 who is living with any kind of long-term health condition e.g. high blood pressure, asthma, diabetes, arthritis, depression, chronic pain, etc.
As participants must have the capacity to self-manage, the programme is not suitable for people with severe cognitive impairment or intellectual disability. For any queries, please call 086 014 2688.
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Parent Hub Webinar: Protecting your teen on a night out
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Farm Walks 2025
Sustainable Cattle Grazing in the Uplands for Nature and Wildfire Prevention
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Saturday 5th July 2025, 11am - 1:30pm Loughatorick South, Moyglass, Loughrea - H62 YX44
Farm Walk with Nia O’Malley, Beef Farmer, Co. Galway BOOK HERE
This will be a 2.5 hour (approx.) visit to the farm and will include a walk around with the farmer, a look at some of the habitats/species, as well as the livestock and/or crops. Feel free to engage with the farmer about how they manage the land in support of nature. These walks are for farmers and people with an interest in farming for nature. They are meant to be an interactive knowledge exchange. These walks are non-profit but a booking fee is necessary to minimise no-shows. It costs €12 to register and all funds are circulated back into the farming community. Dogs are not welcome. You will be turned away if you arrive with one.
For more information, please visit https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events/farm-walks/
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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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Oíche Chultúir sa Ghaeltacht 2025 - cuir imeacht ar siúl!
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Spriocdháta d'iarratais: 3ú Iúil 2025.
Beidh seisiúin eolais ar líne ar fáil chun tuilleadh eolais a thabhairt ar an scéim:
3 Meitheamh 2025 ag 7i.n 4 Meitheamh 2025 ag 10r.n
Fáiltíonn Ealaín na Gaeltachta roimh iarratais ó dhaoine aonair agus ó ghrúpaí ar mian leo imeacht a eagrú
a bheidh ar siúl sa Ghaeltacht mar chuid d’Oíche Chultúir 2025. Fáiltíonn muid roimh iarratais a thugann deis don óige a bheith rannpháirteach agus ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar a gcultúr. Uasmhéid maoinithe: €1,000 Seisiúin Eolais Seol ríomhphost chuig ealain@udaras.ie le clárú agus luaigh an dáta is fearr a d’fheilfeadh duit.
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Scéim na Scoláireachtaí 2025
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Spriocdháta: 12:00 18 Iúil 2025
*Tuismitheoirí* Tá scoláireachtaí á mbronnadh ag Glór na nGael ar thuismitheoirí atá ag iarraidh tabhairt faoi dhianchúsa Gaeilge. Íocfar €500 leo siúd a chuireann isteach ar an scéim. Beidh Glór na nGael ag glacadh le hiarratais go dtí 12:00 18 Iúil 2025. Tá teacht ar an fhoirm anseo.
*Tá líon na scoláireachtaí teoranta agus moltar gan fanacht go dtí an noiméad deireanach más maith leo iarratas a chur isteach. Tá an scéim á maoiniú ag Foras na Gaeilge. Tá tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ach teagmháil a dhéanamh le hAoife Ní Dhualáin ar aoife@glornangael.ie
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Gradaim na Gaeltachta 2025
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Spriocdháta: 25 Iúil 2025
Tá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag lorg iarratais ó choistí agus eagraíochtaí pobail ar fud na Gaeltachta do Ghradaim na Gaeltachta 2025. Is deis iontach í seo chun aitheantas a fháil ar an obair mhór atá á déanamh i do phobal – bíodh sé i gcúrsaí timpeallachta, turasóireachta, fiontraíochta, obair leis an aos óg nó seirbhísí pobail. I mbliana, tá gradam speisialta nua á thabhairt isteach: Gradam Phádraig Uí hAoláin, in ómós d’fhear a chaith a shaol ag obair ar son phobail na Gaeltachta. Bronnfar é ar an ngrúpa is mó a léiríonn sárobair dheonach i bpobal na Gaeltachta. Déan iarratas anseo: https://udaras.ie/pobal/gradaim-na-gaeltachta/
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BAILIÚCHÁIN SOGHLUAISTE WEEE
(ÁBHAR LEICTREACH AGUS LEICTREONACH)
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Guide to Supports for People with Disabilities
Treoir maidir le Tacaíochtaí do Dhaoine faoi Mhíchumas
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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
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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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
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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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The dance of Life
Kinvara Community Orchestra
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Saturday 31st May 2025 at 8pm
Sunday 1st June 2025 at 4pm
Kinvara Community Centre
Celebrate Life in all its twists and turns as KCO welcomes guest dancers Louise O'Connor and Sadhbh Murphy, Poet Mallika McCarthy and the Burren Baroque Ensemble. With the support of Creative Ireland Galway County
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An Evening with Seán Keane Cortoon / Lavally Biodiversity Group Fundraiser
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Sunday, 1st June 2025 8:00pm St. Patrick's Church, Cortoon, Tuam, Co. Galway (H54 N226)
An Evening with Seán Keane.
€30 per person. All proceeds will support the Cortoon / Lavally Biodiversity Group. Places are limited. To reserve a place, please call 087 632 5522.
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Kinvara Plein Air
Charity PaintOut
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Monday 2nd June 2025 from 10am - Kinvara Co.Galway
It is a great opportunity for the public to purchase a beautiful work of art featuring a local scene.
20% of proceeds go to charity KINVARA ALIVE.
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ILMI List of Issues Discussion Spaces
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Gort Community Choir (OTOV)
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Wednesday 4th June 2025 7pm
ICA Hall Bolands Lane H91 H1W9
New members welcome, no singing experience required. Come along and join in the fun.. Looking forward to seeing you!
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Wednesday 4th June 2025 5:30pm - Online
Are you a practising or an aspiring Community Interpreter? Do you interpret in your community in Galway? Please come along to the next Community Interpreter network meeting. To join the meeting or find out more details please contact Donna Gleeson Ryan - Integration and Development officer, SICAP programme, Galway Rural Development 0872578192 or dgleeson@grd.ie
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Kilcolgan-Clarinbridge Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) Launch our Energy Master Plan
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Wednesday 4th June 2025 6pm - 9pm Clarinbridge GAA Clubhouse - H91 YCP3
The Kilcolgan Clarinbridge Sustainable Energy Community (SEC) is excited to launch our Energy Master Plan in conjunction with Laurence O Reilly, Energy Consultant and SEAI. Our Energy Master Plan is the culmination of the last 18 months and provides a roadmap to a cleaner, greener, and more energy-efficient future for our community!
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Voice of the Shannon – Cherishing Our Waters
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Thursday 5th June 2025 7:30 – 9:30pm An Gáirdín, Portumna, Co. Galway Free event!
Ireland’s longest river is in trouble. From pollution and biodiversity loss to controversial water abstraction plans for Dublin and the Eastern Midlands, the Shannon—and its lakes and tributaries—need our voice.
Port Omna Beo invites you to an inspiring evening of awareness, insight, and action. Limited places! Booking essential. Book your place by 1st June: portomnabeo@gmail.com 086 3847613.
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Cruinniú na nÓg 2025
A day of free creativity for children and young people
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Saturday 7th June 2025
Ireland is the first, and only, country in the world to have a national day of free creativity for children and young people under 18. Cruinniú na nÓg is a flagship initiative of the Creative Ireland Programme’s Creative Youth Plan to enable the creative potential of children and young people. You are invited to participate in a programme of fun, free, creative activities; from graffiti art workshops to stop-motion animation, to coding and architecture workshops!
Please find list of events in Galway County here: https://cruinniu.gov.ie/events/location/galway/
Please find list of events in Galway City here: https://cruinniu.gov.ie/events/location/galway%20city/
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Sunday 8th June 2025 9am until 12 midday - Portumna Town Hall
Do you have preloved baby items, baby clothes and baby equipment that you wish to sell, recycle or buy? Why not come along and set up a table with your preloved baby items. Sell your stuff/keep your proceeds.
€5 euro per table. All proceeds go towards Portumna Tidy Towns text 086 473 6496 to book a table/spot.
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The 31st Croí Corrib Charity Cycle 2025
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Sunday 8th June 2025
Starting at Dangan Sports Pavillion , Galway Finishing at Croí Heart & Stroke Centre, Galway
In 2025, join us in celebrating the 31st Anniversary of the Croí Corrib Charity Cycle and help to continue to lead the fight against heart disease and stroke. The Croí Corrib Charity Cycle, now in it’s 31st year, is one of their most important fundraisers of the year and your support is greatly appreciated!
NO ON-THE-DAY REGISTRATION. Registration will close on Saturday, June 7th at 4pm. Registration: €55
For more info, please visit: https://croi.ie/event/31st-croi-corrib-charity-cycle/
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Monday 9th - Friday 13th June 2025 - Online and Dublin City
A pioneering event to illustrate innovation at the intersection of arts and brain science, including creative approaches to health. Online and in person events explore and celebrate wellbeing and physical, mental and brain health across the life cycle. This year’s theme is “Activating Kindness”.
Events are free, but due to space limitations, both online and in person events must be booked in advance. In person events take place in the Naughton Institute (previously the Science Gallery), Trinity College Dublin. For more info, please visit https://creativebrainweek.com/
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Monday 9th - Sunday 15th of June 2025
Men’s Health Week is almost here, and it's time to come together to focus on health, well-being, and mental fitness. There will be numerous events throughout the week. Whether it's hitting the gym, eating healthier, or talking about mental health, this week is all about making positive changes and supporting each other.
For more information, please visit: MHW 2025
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Men's Health Week 2025 - Men’s Health Webinar
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Monday 9th - Sunday 15th of June 2025
Let's Celebrate Men's Health Week 2025! This year’s theme “Shoulder to Shoulder - Connecting for Health” is all about the importance of connectivity and helping each other. Join us to hear some very engaging conversations, insights and advice from our guest. Hosted by Lorcan Brennan, Men’s Development Network. Register here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_XkmyffvTS4e5TfeNjQcGew
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Men's Health Week 2025 - Men's NCT Health Day - Headford
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Wednesday 11th June 2025 from 4:00pm to 8:pm St. Fursa's Hall, Headford ADMISSION IS FREE!!
Solas Family Resource Centre Headford invite you to the Men's NCT Health Day for Free Health and Fitness Check for Men, Blood Pressure Cholesterol, Diabetes HIV Test and Hearing Test.
This is the ideal opportunity for men – of all ages – to get themselves checked out for health and fitness.
For more info, please visit https://www.solasfrc.ie/
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Men's Health Week 2025 - Your Health Matters - Loughrea
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Friday 13th June from 11am to 1pm in the
'Tea Room', Temperance Hall, Loughrea
'Your Health Matters' event! Free Health Checks, Information Stands and refreshments served. Supported by Loughrea Men's Shed and Galway Rural Development. Come along and find out ways you can improve your health and wellbeing. All are welcome to attend. For further information contact Karyn at kgavin@grd.ie
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Cashel Festival - Children's Art & Poetry Contest
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Closing date: Friday 13th June 2025
Children's Art Competition: for all child primary school age. Draw, Colour or paint a picture for the festival.
It will be entered in to a competition during the week of the festival.
Children's Poetry Competition: for all child primary school age. Write a shorth poem and enter into the poetry Competition. All pieces of Art & poetry will be on display during the festival.
If you have any queries please contact: casheltogether@gmail.com
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Supporting Families to Thrive - THRIVE Conference
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Monday June 16th 2025 10am - 4pm Clayton Hotel, Monivea Road H91 D526 Galway
Come along to hear about some evidence-informed ways of working with children, young people and families impacted by substance use. This in-person event will include an exploration of steps to cope, reducing conflict in the home, child exploitation and Drug crime and a discussion on Operation encompass - offering support to children experiencing domestic abuse. Click here to register:
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/.../supporting-families-to...
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GAA Green Clubs Prog info evening
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Tuesday 17th June, 2025 at 7:00pm in Ballinderreen GAA Club, Clough Road, Co. Galway H91 785E The Green Clubs Programme—a collaboration between the GAA and local authorities throughout Ireland—was launched in 2020 to support clubs in taking climate action. The upcoming information evening will feature guest speakers and experts on a range of key topics, including Energy, Waste, Biodiversity, and Funding Opportunities. The evening will conclude with a Questions & Answers session and a walkabout tour of the Ballinderreen GAA Green Club, showcasing its innovative climate action projects. Clubs planning to attend are requested to RSVP to climateaction@galwaycoco.ie by Monday, June 16th, 2025.
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Ballinasloe Midsummer Multicultural Festival
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Saturday 21st June from 3:00 to 7:00 PM at the Emerald Ballroom and Fair Green (H53 X7T1)
Celebrate Culture, Community and Summer Fun at Midsummer Festival Family Fun Day!
Ballinasloe is gearing up for an afternoon of fun, flavour and festivity as the Midsummer Multicultural Festival Family Fun Day. All are welcome – from every background and nationality – to take part in this inclusive celebration of community and culture. Contact 090 964 6516 for further details.
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Sunday 22nd June 2025 Portumna Mart, Portumna, Co. Galway H53 X867
Open to the Public from 9:30am. Open to Traders/Sellers from 8am. Bookings: 087 285 0165.
This Fundraiser is in aid of Portumna Tidy Towns to purchase new equipment, flowers and plants
ALL WELCOME. Free Entry. RAFFLE on the day.
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National Social Enterprise Awards 2025
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Closing date: 27th June 2025
The Awards showcase the impact of Ireland’s social enterprise community, and celebrate the people and organisations that make it all happen. If you are a social enterprise that is based in the Republic of Ireland, you are eligible to apply! For more information, go to: https://ildn.ie/themes/socialenterprise/
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Connacht Fleadh 2025 - Ballinasloe
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From 29th June to July 6th July 2025 - Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
The Connacht Fleadh will celebrate the rich musical heritage of the region and is set to attract talented performers and visitors from across Connacht and beyond. The Connacht Fleadh serves as a crucial qualifying event for competitors aiming to secure their place at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, making it a key milestone for musicians, singers, and dancers from across the province. For more info, pleae visit https://www.connachtfleadh.ie
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29th Annual Health Promotion Conference
From Awareness to Action: Advancing Sexual Health Promotion
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Thursday 29th June 2025 Arts Millennium Building, University of Galway
Explore the transformative changes in sexual health discourse in Ireland and globally over the past decade.
This conference will feature: ♦Discussions on positive and respectful approaches to sexuality and relationships. ♦Strategies for promoting safe and pleasurable sexual experiences. ♦Insights into comprehensive sexual health information and equitable healthcare access. ♦Examination of the multi-dimensional aspects of sexual health, including orientation, identity, expression, and relationships.
Register for the event at www.hprcconference.ie Group bookings are also available.
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Capture the Dark Astrophotography Contest
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Closing date for submissions: 30th June 2025
DarkSky International proudly announce the return of Capture the Dark, the premier nightscape and astrophotography contest. This highly anticipated contest celebrates the wonders of the night while building awareness about what we stand to lose as light pollution continues to erase dark skies worldwide.
Whether you’re a seasoned astrophotographer or new to capturing nightscapes, the contest offers an array of categories designed for every skill level. Be sure to check out the new Capture the Dark website for more information: https://capturethedark.us.launchpad6.com/contest2025
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