PPN NEWSLETTER
AUGUST 2025
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To submit news & info to PPN:
Email ppn@galwaycoco.ie & write "PPN Newsletter" in the subject.
News Submissions Deadline: One Week Before Each Newsletter Issue (1st of each month)
What to Submit: approx. 50 words, contact info, link to read more, (optional) poster in png/jpg format.
News must be relevant to PPN Members / Community Groups / Non-Profits in County Galway.
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PPN News
Council & Government News
Consultations & Public Engagement
Funding & Grants
Training & Development
An Cúinne Gaeilge (Irish Corner)
Supports & Resources
Notice Board / Events
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SAVE THE DATE!
Galway County PPN Plenary Meeting
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Tuesday 16th September 2025
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Evening Time, East County Galway (more info to follow)
All PPN Members Groups are invited!!!!!
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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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Galway County Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2024 - 2030
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Galway County Council has launched its new Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2024–2030, a first-of-its-kind strategy in Ireland that fully integrates natural, built, and cultural heritage with biodiversity goals. Unveiled at the Marine Institute in June 2025, the plan addresses key challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss through actions such as habitat protection, invasive species management, and heritage education. It also empowers communities to record, preserve, and celebrate local traditions. This new plan builds on the success of the 2017–2022 strategy, including digitising 40,000+ graveyard records and reviving Barn Owl populations. More details HERE
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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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Clifden Town Centre Enhancement
NOTICE OF SIGNIFICANT FURTHER INFORMATION
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Closing date: Monday 11th of August 2025 at 5.30pm
In accordance with Section 177AE(5)(d) of the Planning and Development Act 2000 as amended, An Coimisiún Pleanála has deemed the further information submitted by Galway County Council for the application under reference ABP-321144-24 under Section 177AE(5)(a) of the 2000 Act as significant and has required the publication of notices indicating such. Significant Further Information has been furnished to An Coimisiún Pleanála in respect of this proposed development. A copy of further information, including the updated Natura Impact Statement, are available for inspection HERE
A submission or observation in relation to the further information or revised plans may be made in writing to An Coimisiún Pleanála: The Offices of An Coimisiún Pleanála, 64 Marlborough St Dublin 1, D01V902.
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South Galway Swift Survey: Ballinasloe, Loughrea and Portumna
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BirdWatch Ireland, with the support of the Heritage Council is to carry out a swift survey in Ballinasloe, Loughrea and Portumna. The Swift (Apus apus) is a summer visitor to Ireland, flying in all the way from southern Africa where it spends the winter. It’s a well-known bird in towns and cities, loved for its amazing flying skills and unique way of life. Swifts are a red listed bird and their populations have declined significantly in Ireland in recent years. If your community group would like to get involved or learn more, please email tadcock@birdwatchireland.ie
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More Consultations from Galway County Council HERE
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NATIONAL CONSULTATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Share Your Perspective: Sustainable Energy Communities Programme
Energy Master Plan Survey
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Horizon Europe project E-SPF digit - Survey
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Fostering Ecosystem-Based MSP in the Celtic Sea
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The Marine Institute - Foras na Mara (MI) have an ongoing project that aims to assess how to foster Ecosystem-Based Marine Spatial Planning in the Celtic Sea.
The MarinePlan project (https://www.marineplan.eu/) is particularly interested in examining how Marine Spatial Planning and Marine Protected Area processes are managed in existing governance regimes, what governance challenges are experienced by key stakeholders, and how these might be addressed within new governance arrangements. The MI have completed their analysis and are seeking feedback on their assessment and proposed recommendations. More info and link to the survey here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ac2cb73e15f14531b2487083bc2c491b
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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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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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Stakeholder Consultation
Public Consultation to Support the Community and Voluntary Sector
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Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
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Closing date: Monday 15th September 2025
Call for written submissions on the draft guidelines on addressing multiple and intersectional forms of discrimination against women and girls with disabilities.
The Committee is preparing guidelines on how to address intersecting forms of discrimination against women and girls with disabilities in law, policy and practice.
The aim is to further guide States on how to address implementation gaps and to collect a repository of good practices. Inputs will be published in the public webpage and used by the Working Group to create the guidelines. More information on how to submit here.
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Climate Conversations 2025 Consultation
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Closing date: 22nd September 2025 at 5.30pm
The Climate Conversations 2025 is now open. People across the country are invited to have their say on how we can all play our part in securing our sustainable future. Government, communities, industry and individuals each have a part to play to help Ireland shift to a carbon-neutral future. We want to hear how we, as a government, can engage, enable and empower people to take action and realise the potential of moving towards carbon neutrality. An online questionnaire is now open where people can give their views on the harm associated with climate action, their feelings towards climate change, the perceived impact of different climate beneficial actions and, as a nation, how we are performing.
For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/consultations/climate-conversations-2025-consultation
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Public Consultation on a Potential Ban on Commercial Sunbed Use in Ireland
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Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Minister Murnane O’Connor has launched an online public consultation seeking the views and opinions of the public and industry on a proposed ban on commercial sunbed use in Ireland. gov.ie/SunbedsPublicConsultation
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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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Benefact Group - Charity Heroes Awards 2025
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Closing date: Sunday 10 August 2025 at midnight
The awards are open to registered charities, not-for-profit organisations or community interest companies in the UK, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands or Isle of Man.
Find out more: https://benefactgroup.com/charity-heroes-awards-2025/
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Closing date: Thursday 14th August 2025 1pm
This brand new three-year fund will provide a range of supports to not-for-profit organisations and projects using the arts to drive equality and inclusion. The Inclusive Arts Fund will support organisations and projects working towards ensuring that the arts continue to represent an increasingly diverse cast of voices. Organisations can apply online at the Rethink Ireland website https://rethinkireland.ie/open-funds/
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Energy For Generations Fund
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Closing date: Thursday 14th August 2025
The Energy for Generations Fund sees over €1 million per year disbursed across a range of community and issues-based initiatives through a bi-annual fund to charities working in the areas of social inclusion relating to access to education as well as access to employment, and homelessness. Only project proposals from charities delivering supports and services impacting on communities located on the island of Ireland are considered. For more information, please visit https://esb.ie/who-we-are/our-story/efg-funds
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Ireland Against Racism Fund 2025
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Closing date: Wednesday 27th August 2025 at 12noon
The fund, which is a key part of the National Action Plan Against Racism (NAPAR), will enable non-government and community organisations to provide projects and local initiatives that combat racism and promote racial equality. There are two streams of funding: Scheme A will provide grants, ranging from €40,000 to €100,000, to organisations for national and regional projects. Scheme B will provide grants, ranging from €5,000 to €10,000, to organisations for local projects. All applications must be submitted electronically. Groups can access a detailed guidance document and complete an online application form at the following links: Scheme A - Scheme B - Guidance_Note_2025_IARF.pdf
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Closing date: Wednesday 17th September 2025 at 5.00pm Brussels time
Are you interested in funding opportunities for projects aimed at strengthening cooperation between towns and municipalities across Europe? This call aims to promote intercultural dialogue by bringing people of different nationalities and different languages together and giving them the opportunity to participate in common activities. Proposals must involve municipalities from at least 2 eligible countries of which at least one is an EU Member State.
For more info please visit: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_cerv-2025-citizens-town-tt_en.pdf Application link HERE
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Closing date: Thursday 23rd October 2025
Working for equality, inclusion and non-discrimination in the EU? Get ready to apply! Focus areas include:
• Preventing discrimination and racism • Promoting diversity management and inclusion at workplaces
• Preventing discrimination against sexual and gender minorities and promoting equality • Supporting public actors in combating intolerance Especially for non-profit and public organizations.
Profit-oriented actors can join as partners. More info: https://urly.fi/3Szi
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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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Inclusive Rugby Summer Camp
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Sunday mornings 17th and 24th August 2025
GCH is hosting taster sessions over the Summer, aimed at kids with autism or intellectual disability, ages 7-15,
who might like to try out athletics in a gentle, low-demand environment, with small numbers. These sessions will take place at the University of Galway athletics track. Children taking part would need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested, please contact our inclusion officer Eoin Daly at gchinclusion@gmail.com
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Mental Health Bill 2024 - Webinar
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Thursday 7th August 2025 1pm - 2pm Online
Join Mental Health Reform for a Free Webinar: Understanding the Latest Amendments to the Mental Health Bill 2024. The Mental Health Bill 2024 has passed Committee Stage, with Report Stage expected to be completed before the Dáil’s summer recess. Significant Government amendments have been introduced, but what do these changes mean for people using mental health services, their families, and supporters? We’ll break down the latest developments in plain language. Learn how your rights and supports may be affected and gain clarity on what the legal changes mean in practice. Stay informed. Stay empowered.
Free Registration here: https://us02web.zoom.us/.../reg.../WN_GjFqYLCQR3C0TNoY-_m7CQ
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Freshwater Ecology Online Training
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Thursday 7th of August 7:00pm - 8:00pm
Join us on Thursday the 7th of August for an immersive online Freshwater Ecology Training.
Led by the brilliant Rachel Dowling, who will guide us through the fundamentals of freshwater ecology, key water quality indicators, and stream assessment techniques. You'll also learn how to become a citizen scientist and how to explore your own local water bodies by calculating the Citizen Science Stream Index.
Link to register: https://eeu-antaisce-org.zoom.us/.../WN_TnFeC4JUS7yvgmTT...
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Saturday 9th August at 11.30am - 1.00pm
Join us on for a Glass Painting Workshop in our Group 8 HQ (Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre). During this 90 minute workshop, participants will explore techniques of design, colour and painting on glass. Suitable for children aged 8 and older. Workshop costs €20 and all materials are provided.
Spaces are limited - to book a place, please use the following link: bit.ly/3TTb0kd or scan the QR code on the poster. For further information, please email ballinasloegroup8@gmail.com
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Group 8 - Poetry Writing Workshop
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Saturday 16th August 2025 10.30am - 4.30pm Ballinasloe Town Hall Theatre H53 A2N7
Join us for our upcoming Poetry Writing Workshop with award winning author, Nuala O’Connor.
Workshops are suitable for participants aged 16+.
The cost for this one-day workshop is €110. Places are limited and booking is essential.
To secure a place, please book through the following link: https://bit.ly/4lcGkX7 or using the QR code.
For further details, please email ballinasloegroup8@gmail.com
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Open Water Swim Series for Women
A Guided Introduction to Sea Swimming
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Next meetings: Saturday 9th August, Sunday 7th September, Saturday 4th October 2025
1-hour sessions, Ladies Beach, Salthill, Galway
Discover the Joy of Open Water Swimming! Learn open water safety & confidence, discover the physical & mental benefits of sea swimming, explore swimming as a sport, practice breathwork & mindfulness, learn how to care for our marine environment, enjoy a hot drink & chats with like-minded women after each session!! Join this empowering swim series designed especially for women aged 16+ — no experience needed!
Register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1427151471469?aff=oddtdtcreator
Questions? Email us at: galwayactive@galwaycoco.ie
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Vox Lab by Cue One – Podcast & Video Production
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Monday 11th August – Friday 15th August 2025
10:00am – 12:00pm
VoxLab @ Cue One, Unit 5, Claregalway Corporate Park, Claregalway H91 TP68
This exciting 5-day summer camp is designed for students who want to explore the world of podcasting and video creation. Whether they’re into storytelling, interviews, YouTube, or just curious about media production, this workshop will give them the hands-on skills and confidence to create their own podcast or video podcast by the end of the week. Cost: €150 per student.
Certificate of Completion awarded at the end of the course Course is delivered by David Gardiner – QQI accredited – Radio Presenter and Voice Over Artist https://www.davegardiner.ie/about
Contact us: kieran@cueone.ie
Spaces are limited – early booking is advised! No experience needed – just bring your creativity!
More info https://cueone.ie/product/vox-lab-by-cue-one/
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Athenry Youth Musical Theatre
A Musical Theatre Workshop
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From Monday 11th to Friday 15th August 2025 11am - 3pm
Step into the spotlight at the AYMT summer workshop! Build your confidence, unlock your talents and harness your creative energy ! To book email: athenryyouthmusicaltheatre@gmail.com
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From Monday 11th to Sunday 17th August 2025
Let’s get ready to celebrate women in the outdoors with adventure, connection, and fun!
The initiative aims to encourage more females to participate in outdoor activities and highlights the importance of outdoor recreation for physical and mental health, social inclusion, nature connectedness, environmental awareness, and community cohesion. Galway Sports Partnership collaborated with clubs and education centers with strong female representation.
For further information: https://www.galwayactive.ie/programme/13/her-outdoors-week
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Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Galway
2025 Upcoming Workshops
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Western Region Drug & Alcohol Task Force (WRDATF)
Training September to December 2025
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Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th September & 2nd and 9th October, 9.30am - 12.30pm each day Online
This hands-on, online programme is designed for Galway-based early-stage creative entrepreneurs (including jewellery makers, fashion designers, textile artists, painters, card makers, photographers, printers, and all relevant creative disciplines) who want to build a full-time business from their creative skills and passion. Book now at https://galwayleo.clr.events/.../138415:the-creative-leap...
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Carmichael presents: Good Governance Awards 2025
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Closing date: Thursday 11th of September 2025
Win training up to the value of €240 by entering the Good Governance Awards!
Nonprofits with an annual income of less than €100,000 win 1 free place on a training course of their choice for entering the awards and win 2 additional training places if they are shortlisted to win.
Find out more and enter https://goodgovernanceawards.ie/
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Wild Food & Foraging - Free Community Education Course
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Saturday 13th September 2025, 10am - 2pm - Woodford Heritage Centre H62 HP57
A free Wild Food & Foraging course taking place on 13/9/2025 from 10am-2pm at the Heritage Centre, please email galwayroots@gmail.com or contact 0909749309 (office hours) to register.
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Heritage Keepers - Free Workshops and Grants
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Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 12:00am
Heritage Keepers is a free programme for primary schools and community groups across Ireland that empowers participants to delve into their built, cultural and natural heritage and provides funding to allow them to take positive local action!
Groups - free workshops and a grant for a local project and fieldtrip worth up to €1350, and
Primary schools - free workshops and up to €850 for a project and fieldtrip! Apply at heritagekeepers.ie
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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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Dé Sathairn 9 Lúnasa 10:00rn - Páirc Loch an Roisín (H91 KX75)
Tá imeacht speisialta againn daoibh! Tar linn le haghaidh siúlóide tumthach trí Pháirc Loch an Roisín (H91 KX75) agus foghlaim faoi na bláthanna, ainmhithe, agus éin sa bpáirc leis an éiceolaí Éinne Ó Cathasaigh. Is deis iontach í seo chun dúlra a fheiceáil trí shúile shaineolaí agus peirspictíocht nua a fháil ar an domhain trí mheán na Gaeilge. Ná caill an deisTuilleadh eolais ar fáil uaidh Mhicheál ag optgaeilgeabc@gmail.com
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Oscailte do Mhná agus Cailíní ar Inis Mór.
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Dé Céadaoin an 13ú agus Déardaoin an 14ú Lúnasa 2025 ag 2 i.n. - 4i.n agus 4i.n - 6i.n
Oscailte do mhná agus do chailíní 10 mbliana d’aois agus níos sine a chónaíonn ar Inis Mór.
Níl cead ag daoine faoi bhun 18 dul amach ina n-aonar. Ceannaigh do thicéad ar Eventbrite.
Ceannaigh do thicéad ar Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.ie/.../cadhcail-ar-inis-mor...
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Spriocdháta le haghaidh iarratais: Dé hAoine an 15ú Lúnasa ag 5 i.n.
Tá TG4 agus an CFI ag tabhairt cuireadh anois do dhaoine aonair, do ghrúpaí, d’eagraíochtaí agus do ghnólachtaí ó Shligeach, Liatroim, Dhún na nGall, Maigh Eo, Ros Comáin, Gaillimh, agus an Clár iarratas a dhéanamh le bheith le feiceáil i Séasúr 4, Moving West.Tá suim ar leith againn i scéalta na ndaoine a bhogann isteach, iad siúd a roghnaigh saol a thógáil anseo, ag tabhairt fuinnimh agus peirspictíochta dár mbailte agus dár bpobail. Cibé an bhfuil tú: • ag athbheochan d’oidhreachta áitiúil,• i gceannas ar thionscadal pobail,• ag cur chun cinn nuálaíochta i ngnóthas tuaithe, nó • ag tógáil todhchaí níos fearr trí chruthaitheacht agus comhoibriú, Tá tábhacht le do scéal – agus ba mhaith le Moving West cabhrú leat é a insint. Díríonn an tsraith ar dhaoine atá tar éis bogadh agus atá ina gcuid dhílis dá bpobail áitiúla.
Tabhair cuairt anseo chun do scéal a chur isteach nó duine a ainmniú. https://loom.ly/cLME1I4
Tá tacaíocht mhór á fáil don tsraith seo ó TG4, Coimisiún Forbartha an Iarthair agus Roinn Forbartha Tuaithe agus Pobail agus na Gaeltacht i gcomhar le Dundara Media Productions, ag obair le chéile chun guthanna agus fís phobail iarthar na hÉireann a chur chun cinn.
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Glaoch Oscailte Ionad Ealaíon Áras Éanna 2026
Clár Ealaíontóirí Cónaithe 2026
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Spriocdháta: Dé hAoine 15 Lúnasa ag 5 i.n.
Is é Áras Éanna an t-ionad ealaíon is faide siar san Eoraip, lonnaithe ar oileán beag Gaeltachta Inis Oírr i gCo. na Gaillimhe. Tacaíonn an t-ionad le healaíontóirí trína chlár Ealaíontóirí Cónaithe. Cuirtear an t-am agus an spás ar fáil d’ealaíontóirí a gcleachtas a fhorbairt agus saothar nua a thaispeáint i dtimpeallacht uathúil an oileáin seo, ina bhfuil daonra de thart ar 300 duine. Tá Áras Éanna ag tabhairt cuireadh d’iarratasóirí cur isteach ar chónaitheachtaí ar Inis Oírr don bhliain 2026. Fáiltímid roimh ealaíontóirí ag gach céim dá saol gairmiúil ón té atá ag teacht chun cinn go healaíontóirí aitheanta. Is féidir le tréimhse na gcónaitheachtaí a bheith idir coicís agus mí agus soláthróidh Áras Éanna turais fillte ar an mbád farantóireachta go hInis Oírr, chomh maith le lóistín, spás stiúideo agus stipinn a shocrófar níos déanaí sa bhliain.
Seol d’iarratas ar ríomhphost chuig glaochoscailte@aras-eanna.ie agus cuir Glaoch Oscailte Áras Éanna 2026 i líne an ábhair. Beidh an próiseas roghnúcháin ar siúl i Meán Fómhair 2025 agus cuirfear iarratasóirí rathúla ar an eolas i mí Dheireadh Fómhair 2025.
Tá tuilleadh eolais le fáil anseo: https://aras-eanna.ie/glaoch-oscailte-ionad-ealaion-aras-eanna-2026/
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Arts and Disability Connect, Babhta II 2025
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Osclaíonn an scéim ar 18 Lúnasa 2025
Cuireann an scéim Arts agus Disability Connect dámhachtain ar fáil d'ealaíontóirí aonair faoi mhíchumas.
Tá dámhachtain ar fáil ar son meantóireacht agus oiliúint a fháil, saothair nua a chruthú agus am a chur ar leataobh ar son taighde agus machnamh a dhéanamh. Tá foirm iarratais aguc crítéir ar fáil ar www.adiarts.ie
Má tá ceisteanna agat faoin scéim, téigh i dteagmháil le connect@adiarts.ie
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Spriocdháta d'iarratais: Dé hAoine, 5 Meán Fómhair 2025
Tá iarratais ar oscailt anois. Tá teorainn le háiteanna agus is é Dé hAoine, 5 Meán Fómhair 2025 an dáta deiridh le hiarratas a dhéanamh.Is féidir iarratas ar dhéanamh ar Chláir Cumasú Tús agus Cumasú Fás ar
an nasc seo Conas Iarratas a dhéanamh https://empowerprogramme.ie/how-to-apply/
Má tá aithne agat ar dhuine ar bith a cheapann tú a mbeadh suim acu sa chlár seo, bheinn buíoch da bhféadfá é a roinnt leo, agus é a roinnt le do líonra led’ thoil.
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Scéim Forbartha na nEalaíon 2025
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Dáta deiridh: Déardaoin 25 Meán Fómhair 2025, 5 i.n.
An bhfuil tú ag smaoineamh ar iarratas a dhéanamh ar Scéim Forbartha na nEalaíon i mbliana chun togra nó gníomhaíocht ealaíon d’ardchaighdeán a chur ar siúl sa Ghaeltacht? Is é an chéad spriocdháta eile d’iarratais ná 25 Meán Fómhair 2025. Tabhair faoi deara go bhfuil mionleasuithe déanta ar an scéim an babhta seo. Má tá tú ag ullmhú d’iarratais, bí cinnte go léann tú an treoir agus an fhoirm iarratais leasaithe atá ar fáil anois ar shuíomh Ealaín na Gaeltachta. Maoiniú ar fáil: idir €1,000 agus €15,000 Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ag www.ealain.ie
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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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Monday 4th August from 12pm to 3pm
Cashel Community Center H91 KO2X
Join an informative morning celebrating inclusion
and community at this year's festival in Cashel in Connemara. A Social Inclusion Day to showcase
what services are available to our older people in
our community. Call Sharon at 087 497 2414.
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Wednesday 6th August 11:30am - 1pm Letterfrack
Monday 1st September 11:30am - 1pm Letterfrack
FORUM Connemara are very pleased to announce the launch of a Dementia Café for Letterfrack with the support of the HSE and Healthy Galway. The Café which will be held in the Wild Goat Café Letterfrack will provide a friendly, welcoming space for people living with dementia and their carers, to meet and socialise while enjoying activities with a cuppa and some nibbles.
Please contact Kathleen Aspell if you would like to know more about the café: 087 241 4169
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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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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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81st Annual Ballygar Carnival
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From Thursday 31st July to Tuesday 5th August 2025
Get ready for a week of live music, family fun, and unforgettable carnival moments at the 81st Annual Ballygar Carnival. For more info, please visit https://ballygar.ie/ballygarcarnival/
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Woodford Looscaun Vintage Run
In aid of the Galway Hospice
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Sunday 3rd August 2025 11:30am
This year we are raising money for the Galway Hospice which holds a spot close to many peoples hearts
for the amazing work they do. So we hope everyone can do their best to support us on the day.
Sponsorship cards going out in the coming days, please feel free to message the page or ring for a card if you are interested in participating on the day. Contact Anthony on 086 6388 722 or Paul on 087 2885 635.
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From Sunday 3rd to Saturday 9th August 2025
The Cashel Festival is back – and it's better than ever! Join us from August 3rd–9th for a week packed with music, dancing, kids' camps, sports, culture, and community fun in the heart of Connemara! From pony shows and poetry to whiskey tasting, line dancing, water sports, live music, markets, mindfulness, and more — there's something for everyone! For more info: casheltogether@gmail.com
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Galway Community Pride 2025
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Sunday 10th to Saturday 18th August 2025
The annual Galway Pride Festival – the longest continual Pride event in Ireland is expected to take place
for 7 days from 10 to 16 August 2025. This new event will encompass everything that makes our city the cultural magnet that it is. The aim is to encourage involvement from the wider community, and to highlight the great variety of people that make Galway such a vibrant and exciting place to live and visit.
Events throughout the week will include evenings of information and awareness, arts and performance, music. nights and the colourful parade on the final Saturday of the festival.
For more info, please visit https://www.galwaypride.ie/
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From Saturday 16th to Sunday 24th August 2025
National Heritage Week celebrates Ireland’s cultural, built and natural heritage. It brings together volunteers, community groups and heritage enthusiasts to share their experience, knowledge culture and practices.
For more information, please visit https://www.heritageweek.ie/
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Earth Activism & Social Permaculture
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From Tuesday 19th to Friday 22nd August 2025, Slieve Aughty Centre, Loughrea, Co. Galway
The Centre for Environmental Living and Training (CELT) in partnership with Cultivate, Cloughjordan, are delighted to offer this unique and inspiring 4 day workshop and bring together earth activists, change makers, rebels and dreamers to share some time in nature, strengthen our connections, and deepen our creative vision. To book your place please visit: https://www.celtnet.org/events/earth-activism-and-social-permaculture-with-starhawk-and-alfred-decker
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Childminding Ireland Art Competition 2025
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Closing Date: Friday 22nd August 2025
This special initiative is a joyful celebration of creativity and a wonderful opportunity to showcase the artistic talents of both children and childminders. This year’s competition includes: Children’s Art Categories (ages 0–3, 4–7, and 8–12) Childminder Artwork & Photography Categories. There are fantastic prizes on offer for all winners – including both the children and their childminders! Email your entries to art@childminding.ie.
Click here for more information, categories & guidelines: rebrand.ly/8vq0hxz Contact Mairead at maireadhurley@childminding.ie, phone 01 287 8466 or visit www.childminding.ie to learn more.
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National Heritage Week 2025: D’Arcy 300:
Commemorating Patrick D’Arcy (1725–1779) from Kiltulla House to Paris
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Friday 22nd - Sunday 24th August 2025 Kiltullagh Community Hub & Kiltullagh Community Hall Kiltullagh, Athenry, Co. Galway
Join Kiltullagh Killimordaly Heritage Society as we celebrate D’Arcy 300, a weekend of events to commemorate 300 years since the birth of Patrick D’Arcy (1725–1779) a renowned mathematician, scientist, and military man. Patrick's early life at Kiltulla House was shaped by his family's Catholic faith, their support for the Jacobite cause, and the harsh reality of the Penal Laws. At just fourteen years old, he left rural Ireland for France. In Paris, he went on to make lasting contributions to his fields of study.
D’ARCY 300 is organised by Kiltullagh Killimordaly Heritage Society. It is funded with thanks to Galway County Council Community Support Scheme 2025 and Kiltulla and District Vintage Club.
Contacts: kkheritage@outlook.ie
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Saturday 23 August 2025 3pm - 6pm - Clifden Town Hall
The SICAP project, managed by the Forum Connemara CLG, is actively preparing for the Ukrainian Market, which will be held on August 23rd at the Clifden Town Hall. We sincerely invite you to participate in the market. If you would like to have a stall to sell handicrafts or treats, please contact Jenny 085 179 7957. Stalls are free of charge, but registration is strictly required. Places are limited. And of course, we invite all residents and guests of our beautiful Connemara to visit Clifden and the fair at Clifden Town Hall on this day.
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All Ireland Permaculture Gathering 2025
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Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th August 2025, Slieve Aughty Centre, Loughrea, Co. Galway
CELT are delighted to be once again supporting the All Ireland Permaculture gathering returning to the Slieve Aughty Centre in Co. Galway this year. To book your place visit permaculture.ie
For more information please visit: https://www.celtnet.org/events/permaculture-gathering-2025
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Sunday 24th August 2025 Portumna Mart, Portumna, Co. Galway H53 X867
Open to the Public from 9:30am. Open to Traders/Sellers from 8am.
FREE ENTRY FOR ALL TRADERS .Text 087 959 7533 or 085 748 1153 to book your stall spot.
This Fundraiser is in aid of Portumna Tidy Towns to purchase new equipment, flowers and plants.
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The Raid on the Castle Bellew
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Closing date for registration: Friday 19th September 2025
SEE Social Enterprise Exchange are running Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 this September in the Midlands Regions. The competition is open to schools across the Just Transition region - Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, Roscommon and East Galway. For more details on the competition, click here: https://socialenterpriseexchange.ie/
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SAVE THE DATE!! Weekend in the Hills: Festival of Traditional Crafts
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Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th August 2025 Slieve Aughty Hills - Loughrea, Co. Galway.
A weekend Festival for Adults and Families. A weekend of craft learning and community building.
Come learn a skill, soak up the culture, have fun and make everlasting friendships!
It is an immersive weekend experience set in the Slieve Aughty hills near Loughrea, Co. Galway.
For more info, please visit: https://www.celtnet.org
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