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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Friday 16th May 2025 Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry, Co. Galway
The Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025 are an annual initiative to acknowledge the commitment of individuals and groups who participate in community and voluntary activities in County Galway and to recognise the significant impact their actions have on quality of life in their communities.
The Awards are a joint venture between Galway County Council and the Public Participation Network, which has over 1,300 Member Groups carrying out a range of community and voluntary activities across the County.
There are ten awards categories, and the winners of each Award Category will be announced by the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Martina Kinane, at an event on the 16th of May in the Raheen Woods Hotel Athenry.
If you have any queries in relation to the Cathaoirleach's Awards you can contact: awards@galwaycoco.ie
For more information, please visit https://www.galway.ie/en/services/yourcouncil/awards2025/
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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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MOBILE WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)
COLLECTIONS MAY 2025
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WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling, will hold a series of
WEEE collections throughout County Galway. These collections will allow people from towns and villages across the county to dispose of any household electrical equipment and batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. Further information from WEEE Ireland: https://www.weeeireland.ie/contact/ or 012999320
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) collections are scheduled for the following locations in Galway:
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National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards 2025
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Closing date for applications: Friday 30th May 2025
Age Friendly Ireland is thrilled to announce that we are now open for applications to the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards 2025. Galway City Council and Galway County Council are jointly hosting this year’s event in The Galmont Hotel, Galway, on Thursday, October 23rd, 2025.
We are seeking innovative projects from across this range of areas that have real impact on the lives of older people and have the potential to be showcased and replicated. Shortlisted projects will be invited to Ireland’s Age Friendly Recognition and Achievements Awards ceremony in Galway in October.
To apply please click on the link: Application Form
For more information please visit our website: National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards
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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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Have Your Say! – Public Consultation
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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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The closing date is 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.
We want you to have your say by completing the Public Consultation and letting us know what areas of policing and community safety are most important to you. It will take about 10 minutes to complete, and there is a short, optional survey at the end. Anyone over the age of 16 years old can have their say.
The online consultation will be open until 08 June 2025. Click here to start the consultation.
If you have any queries, please contact consultation@pcsaireland.ie
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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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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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The closing Date for SuperValu TidyTowns competition is Monday 12th May 2025
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. Cormac McCarthy who is a former chair of Ennis TidyTowns and a current SuperValu TidyTowns adjudicator has submitted a presentation with useful information and tips on how to complete a TidyTowns application form.
Link to presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SQmsNzFGX4
For more information, please visit https://www.tidytowns.ie/
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Ceantar Scannán Short Documentary Bursary 2025
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Info Day is Thursday 15th May at 2:00pm at CCAM, ATU, Wellpark Road, Galway H91 8K85
Closing date for applications is Thursday 29th May at 12 noon
Ardán and Galway City of Film are delighted to announce that applications are now open for the Ceantar Scannán Short Documentary Bursary 2025, the annual documentary funding and mentorship scheme for up-and-coming filmmakers in Galway City and County. For further information please email: info@ardan.ie
The Info Day is free but requires registration via Eventbrite - here
Apply here: https://ardan.ie/.../ceantar-scannan-short-documentary.../
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Empower Tech Futures Fund
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Closing date: Thursday 15th May 2025 at 1:00pm
Rethink Ireland with the support of the JP Morgan Chase Foundation, the Department of Rural and Community Development and BNY has created a three-year Empower Tech Futures Fund to support up to 5 projects or organisations over 3 years that are supporting vulnerable young adults aged 18-30 into employment. The fund will support organisations that provide skills training (especially in digital and technology), and/or direct work placement into the labour market. For more information, please visit: https://rethinkireland.ie/current_fund/empower-tech-futures-fund/
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The 2025 Town and Village Renewal Scheme
Scéim Athnuachana Bailte agus Sráidbhailte 2025
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Closing date: Thursday 15th May 2025 at Midnight
This scheme offers funding to revitalise our towns and villages, making them more attractive and sustainable. Projects can focus on town centre regeneration, plaza development, green spaces and recreational amenities, streetscape enhancement, town or village centre markets, community centre upgrades, bringing vacant buildings back into use, and supporting vibrant Gaeltacht and island communities. For further information and submissions, please visit https://www.galway.ie/en/news/name,51212,en.html
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Spriocdháta: 15 Bealtaine 2025 ag meán oíche
Cuireann an scéim seo maoiniú ar fáil chun ár mbailte agus ár sráidbhailte a athbheochan, agus iad a dhéanamh níos tarraingtí agus níos inbhuanaithe. Is féidir le tionscadail díriú ar athnuachan lár an bhaile, forbairt plaza, spásanna glasa agus taitneamhachtaí áineasa, feabhsú sráid-dreacha, margaí lár baile nó sráidbhaile, uasghrádú lárionad pobail, úsáid a bhaint as foirgnimh fholmha, agus tacú le pobail bhríomhara Ghaeltachta agus oileáin.
Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais, tabhair cuairt ar: https://www.galway.ie/ga/news/name,51212,ga.html
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2025 CLÁR-Funding for Small-Scale Rural Projects
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Closing date: Thursday 15th May 2025 at Midnight
CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. This funding assists in building the resilience of these rural communities. Expressions of Interest for the 2025 CLÁR Scheme are now open. For more information on CLÁR, conditions and eligibility, please visit: https://www.galway.ie/…/communityent…/grantschemes/clar/
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Closing date: Friday 16th May 2025
The Community Safety Fund 2025 is now open. Applications are invited from community safety initiatives as well as groups co-funded with local authorities, NGOs and community organisations working on issues relevant to community safety and youth justice.
For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/16eb8-community-safety/
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Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025
Are you a nonprofit organisation working to enhance digital literacy and inclusion for older adults in your community? The Hi Digital Fund is aimed at addressing the digital skills gap among Ireland’s ageing population. Created by Rethink Ireland, this fund is in partnership with the Vodafone Foundation, SmartSimple, private donors and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The fund will support five awardees with business support and cash grants of up to €70,000 over two years.
Learn more at https://buff.ly/6i2So9m
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Closing date: Friday 23rd May 2025 at 4pm
Have an idea for a Culture Night event in Galway County? Apply for funding for free events on Friday
19th of September. Click below for more info: https://galwaycoco.submit.com/show/111Culture
Galway County Council invites individuals, groups and organisations to submit funding applications for free events taking place in County Galway. Event organisers can apply to pay for artist fees and production costs for in person events.
If you have any questions about submitting your application please contact culturenight@galwaycoco.ie.
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Spriocdháta: Dé hAoine 23 Bealtaine 2025 ag 4i.n.
Tugann Comhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe cuireadh
do dhaoine aonair agus d’eagraíochtaí iarratais a
cur isteach ar mhaoiniú le haghaidh imeachtaí saor
in aisce a bheidh ar siúl i gContae na Gaillimhe.
Is féidir le lucht eagraithe imeachtaí iarratas a dhéanamh chun íoc as táillí ealaíontóirí agus as costais léiriúcháin le haghaidh imeachtaí pearsanta.
Má tá aon cheist agat faoi d’iarratas a chur isteach, déan teagmháil le culturenight@galwaycoco.ie
Cliceáil anseo le haghaidh an fhoirm iarratais agus tuilleadh eolais:
https://galwaycoco.submit.com/show/131
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Decarbonisation Zone
Climate Action Fund
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Ciste Gníomhaíochta Aeráide
an Chrios Dícharbónaithe
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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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Airbnb Rural Tourism Fund
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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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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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Living Well Programme - Ballinasloe and Tuam
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Ballinasloe begins on Friday 9th May 2025 for 6 Fridays, from 10.30am to 1.00pm.
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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Introduction to dry point printmaking with artist Clare Henderson
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Saturday 10th May 11am - 4pm in the Further Education Centre, Clifden
Places are limited, if interested booking to connemaraadulteducation@gmail.com or text your name and number to 086 244 5948.
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Next dates coming up: 4th June & 2nd July 2025 1:00 - 4:00pm PorterShed a Dó, 15 Market St. Galway
What to Expect: • Tailored guidance on specific grants and available supports from Local Enterprise Office.
• Step-by-step advice on navigating the application process • Direct feedback, evaluations, and hands-on proposal development
Who Should Attend: Entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners looking to access funding, improve their applications, or better understand the support landscape
Link to register is here https://ow.ly/LmLP50VNsYU
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Ready to Go Orienteering training
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Wednesday 21st May 2025 10:00am - 3:00pm Westside, Galway City
Are you a teacher, youth leader, scout leader, disability group, camp provider and interested in incorporating orienteering into your group activities? Ready To Go Orienteering (RTGO) course trains and equips activity leaders with the skills and ability to teach the fundamentals of the sport to beginners and young people, whilst providing them with the necessary resources to do this. Spaces are limited, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Register here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1308178359689?aff=oddtdtcreator
Participants are provided with a resource pack including games cards, sample maps and controls, with further equipment available to purchase. Educational resources are also provided online, which can be downloaded and printed. Subsidies and resources are available for DEIS, Girls only and Special schools. Please email kconcannon@galwaycoco.ie for more details and before booking.
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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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Tá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag obair i gcomhpháirtíocht straitéiseach le Fáilte Éireann chun breis agus €4 milliún a infheistiú i bpobail na nOileán Gaeltachta!
Tógfar dhá ionad cuairteoirí nua ar Inis Mór agus Chléire, rud a chuirfidh feabhas ar infrastruchtúr turasóireachta. Léigh tuilleadh anseo https://www.advertiser.ie/.../filte-ireland-announces...
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CÚRSA IRISEOIREACHTA NUA I GCONAMARA 23/06/25 GO 04/07/25
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Spriocdháta: Déardaoin 29 Bealtaine 2025 ag 4pm
Tá cúrsa nua iriseoireachta á chur ar fáil ag TG4 i gcomhar le Gréasán na Meán. Beidh béim ar oiliúint phraiticiúil iriseoireachta don teilifís agus do na meáin ar líne. Beidh an cúrsa ar siúl ar feadh coicíse idir an 23ú Meitheamh - 4ú Iúil i gConamara agus beidh áit ar fáil do fiche duine ar an gcúrsa.
Is í Grett O’Connor, iar-iriseoir teilifíse le Nuacht TG4 ar feadh fiche bliain a bheidh mar Stiúrthóir an chúrsa.
Le suim a léiriú sa chúrsa, ní mór do Iarrthóirí: A bheith os cionn 18 mbliana d’aois; A bheith ina gcainteoirí líofa Gaeilge; An-spéis a bheith acu sa chumarsáid, i gcúrsaí nuachta agus sna meáin; A bheith fiosrach, dúthrachtach agus féinspreagtha agus sásta iad féin a thiomnú do chlár oiliúna dian.
Ní gá ach físeán gairid a thaifeadadh díot féin ag míniú an fáth ar mhaith leat freastal ar an gcúrsa iriseoireachta seo. Seol an físeán chuig noirin.ui.chonghaile@tg4.ie roimh an 29 Bealtaine 2025 ag 4pm
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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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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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CELT - Weekend in the Hills: Festival of Traditional Crafts
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Saturday 10th and Sunday 11th May 2025 Slieve Aughty Centre
Join CELT first Weekend In The Hills, Festival of Traditional Crafts at the Slieve Aughty Centre
A weekend of craft learning and community building. A 2-day outdoor experience packed with nature skills, hands-on workshops, and chill forest vibes. Think forest bathing meets DIY leathercraft , healing with herbs , and conscious connection. A safe, inclusive space — perfect for introverts, neurodivergent folks, creatives, and nature lovers. For more info, please visit https://www.celtnet.org/weekend-in-the-hills
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From Saturday 10th to Sunday 18th May 2025
Enjoy a wide range of events from community and school cycles, fun bike festivals, safety workshops and much more. For a full list of events taking place in Galway, visit bikeweek.ie
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Guided tour of Portumna Priory
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Thursday May 15th at 12:00 pm. Meeting at the reception area beside Portumna Castle tea-room.
FREE Guided tour of Portumna Priory for senior citizens as part of the Age & Opportunity Bealtaine Festival "Celebrating Arts and Creativity as We Age".
Please note the terrain involves steps and rough ground and is not wheelchair friendly. No booking required. Inquiries: Phone: 046 942 2170 - Email: portumnacastle@opw.ie
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Breaking Barriers - Documentary
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Friday 16th May 2025 at 12noon - Station House Theatre Clifden, Co. Galway
If you're a fan of eye-opening documentaries, you won't want to miss the Breaking Barriers Documentary event! Join us at the Station House Theatre for an insightful look into stories of overcoming obstacles and breaking down barriers. Get ready to be inspired and moved by the powerful narratives shared in this documentary. FREE admission, register here: Breaking Barriers Documentary - Eventbrite
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National Biodiversity Week 16th - 25th May 2025
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Celebrate Ireland's fascinating wildlife and habitats this year at free events nationwide! Learn more about the natural world surrounding you and how to take actions that support wildlife and our own health. Explore all events now at www.biodiversityweek.ie, and keep an eye out for more being added each week.
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Annual Sand Dune Gathering
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Saturday 17th May 2025, 10am to 4pm, University of Galway
This event brings together people interested in the future of Ireland’s beaches and dunes. At the event you will learn about, and contribute your views on, best practices in dune management, planning and restoration.
Gathering Outcomes: - Help in designing local actions to implement for 2025s, by working through a series of dune management issues in “bite-sized best-practice” session. - Networking: an opportunity to meet other dune managers, volunteers, NGOs or policy makers. There will be an exhibition space (so bring along anything you would like to share in this space) - Resources: you need it, we have it! And if not, we can work together to find or develop it! We will host a field trip to Grattan Beach, Salthill.
To book a spot (free) https://www.eventbrite.ie/.../3rd-annual-sand-dune...
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GALWAY COUNTY AFRICA DAY 17th MAY 2025
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Saturday, 17th May 2025, 2pm - 5pm Palace Grounds, Tuam, H54 AV29 - FREE ADMISSION!
Join us for an afternoon of multicultural celebration - everyone is welcome! Enjoy live music, singing, dancing, and delicious food. Plastic-free day, so bring your own water bottle. We look forward to seeing you all there!
For more info, contact us at integration@galwaycoco.ie or text 087 297 1105.
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SAVE THE DATE!!! - GRD's Nature Network Launch 20th May
SÁBHÁIL AN DÁTA!! - Seoladh Líonra Dúlra GRD 20 Bealtaine
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To learn more, contact
Emily on 087 413 1248
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Chun níos mó a fhoghlaim, déan teagmháil le
Emily ar 087 413 1248
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Free Sensory Play Morning
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Tuesday May 20th from 11.30am to 12.30pm Harmony Hall, Tuam, Co.Galway
To book your space contact Shauna Somers on 087 739 3237 or shauna.somers@grd.ie
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Celebrating Dark Skies – A Night of Bats, Moths & Stars
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Friday, 23rd May 9:30pm – 11:00pm Connemara National Park, Letterfrack, Co. Galway
FREE Event – Registration Required - Register via email to carole.reynolds@npws.gov.ie
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Street Feast 24th & 25th May 2025
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Saturday 24th and Sunday 25th May 2025
Ireland’s favourite national community celebration, Street Feast, is back for its 15th year, and this milestone event is set to be bigger and better than ever. Taking place on the weekend of May 24th and 25th, you’re invited to host an informal gathering with new neighbours and old friends. Gather for a shared meal and a chat to kick off the summer. Check out our FAQ for more information and Register Now to receive your free event pack with posters, invitations and bunting!
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Mayhem Youth Circus Festival 24th - 31st May 2025
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From Saturday 24th to Saturday 31st May 2025 - Fr Burke Park in Galway
Mayhem is Galway Community Circus's annual festival celebrating circus, bringing a week of circus workshops, performances, and family-friendly fun! Join us for two days of Circus in the Park on 24–25 May at Fr Burke Park in Galway's Westend with free performances from guest artists!
Full details can be found here: https://www.galwaycommunitycircus.com/.../mayhem-youth...
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Traveller Pride 2025 - Ballybane
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Traveller Pride 2025 - Athenry
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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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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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"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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