PPN NEWSLETTER
(Bi-Monthly)
15th October 2024
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To submit news items, email ppn@galwaycoco.ie (write "PPN Newsletter" in the subject).
*News Submissions Deadline: One Week Before Each Newsletter Issue.
Newsletters are usually issued twice a month - the week of the 1st & 15th 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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Government News
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Consultations
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Funding
- Training
- An Cúinne Gaeilge
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Resources
- Notice Board
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Galway County PPN / National PPN
Galway County Council / Government News
Local / National / Surveys / Public Meetings
Local / National / EU Funding
Local / National / Online Training
News in Irish / Gaeltacht Area News
Resources & Support Services in Galway
Community Activities / Events in Galway County
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Introduction to SPCs Webinar
Making an impact in local policy creation: Introduction to Strategic Policy Committees
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Monday 14th October 2024 at 7.00pm - Online
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Each County Council uses Strategic Policy Committees to review, create and inform policy decisions in their County. You can get involved and take part directly to make an impact for your community! Learn more about the potential of the Strategic Policy Committees and how they work, hear examples of community driven policy from across Ireland, find out how you can get involved and what supports exist to help you in this role. Join us for this introductory webinar! Register here
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PPN Plenary (Meeting of Members)
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SAVE THE DATE! 19th November 2024 Connemara Coast Hotel, Furbo - County Galway
!!!!!All PPN Members Groups are invited!!!!!
REGISTRATION REQUIRED! LINK COMING SOON!
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When a group registers it becomes part of the Galway County PPN Structure.
Registration is easy and free of charge!
Registered groups receive regular updates, information on funding opportunities and also benefit from advertising their own community activities free of charge.
Register now: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/registration-form/
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PPN NATIONAL CONFERENCE 2024
“Collaboration for Resilient Communities”
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The PPN National Conference, 17th and 18th of October 2024 is hosted by PPN Limerick, in collaboration with Limerick City and County Council and the Department of Community and Rural Development.
The yearly conference is a great opportunity to bring together delegates from PPN Membership, Secretariats, Representatives as well as delegates form Local Authorities, Government Departments and other stakeholders, to collaborate, learn and grow the Community of the PPNs.
Six Delegates from Galway County PPN have been selected to attend the event.
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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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LOCAL: GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL NEWS
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Galway County Council Plenary Meeting is taking place on Monday, 21st October 2024
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The closing date for submissions is Wednesday 23rd of October 2024
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Our Corporate Plan underpins what we intend to achieve in the next 5 years as a Council, and we want you to be part of the development of this new Corporate Plan.
This plan set our goals and aspirations over 5 years. We have an opportunity to enhance and stimulate our unique County and our local areas through this plan.
VISIT https://consult.galway.ie/en/browse TO HAVE YOUR SAY ON THE NEW CORPORATE PLAN.
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MOBILE WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT)
COLLECTIONS OCTOBER 2024
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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 in the month of October. These collections will allow people from towns and villages across the county to dispose of any household electrical, electronic or battery equipment and batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
WEEE collections are scheduled for the following locations in Galway:
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NATIONAL: GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS NEWS
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Department of Rural and Community Development
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A Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making
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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.
Read more HERE
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Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth
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Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications
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Participation, Play and Recreation Seminar
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We are pleased to invite you to attend a one day seminar on the topic of “Participation, Play and Recreation” at the Aviva Stadium on Wednesday the 30th October at 10am.
The event has been designed with Local Authority personnel as the key target audience, bringing together people working in a variety of roles such as planners, Comhairle na nÓg coordinators, engineers, heritage offices, arts officers and many more. We aim to bring a focus on the participation of children and young people in decision-making in the sphere of play and recreation, and have planned an engaging agenda for attendees.
The day will feature elements such as: ♦ A key note speech from Marguerite Hunter-Blair as CEO of Play Scotland, ♦ sharing findings from current research commissioned by the department relating to the public provision of play and recreation, ♦ inspirational examples of best practice taking place across the country, and ♦ an introduction to the Participation of Children and Young People in Decision-making by Hub na nÓg.
Registration is now available from this link: https://www.ticketsource.eu/participation-play-and-recreation-unit
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Trading for Impact 2024-2027’ - Ireland’s National Social Enterprise Policy
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This new policy has been designed to cultivate and sustain a strong and impactful social enterprise sector in Ireland that enriches the social, environmental, and economic wellbeing of our communities.
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The policy details five key objectives are: Building Awareness of Social Enterprise, Growing and Sustaining Social Enterprise, Supporting the Green Transition, National and International Engagement, Impact Measurement.
Read more HERE
Funding related to this policy is below
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DAF Growing Social Enterprise Capital Fund
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Click HERE for information on the DAF Growing Social Enterprise Capital Fund
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Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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UCD Septic Tank System User Survey
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Seeking domestic wastewater treatment system users in Galway: do you live in a house using a septic tank or packaged treatment system? If so, you are invited to participate in an anonymised online survey about system management. Your knowledge/views towards household system maintenance will help aid policy change and design of supports for system users nationwide!
If you are interested and/or would like more information, please click HERE
The survey takes 10-15 minutes to complete and can be accessed via the following link:
https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/remarcsurvey
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Project: Proposed Derryfadda Wind Farm
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Dear members of Galway County PPN, Earlier this year, Bord na Móna and SSE Renewables, two leading low-carbon energy providers, announced their formation of a joint venture to develop a series of onshore wind energy projects. This partnership will deliver up to 800MW of new renewable energy generation for Ireland. As part of this joint venture, Bord na Móna and SSE Renewables are proposing to develop a wind farm on Derryfadda, Boughill and Gowla Bogs located in County Galway, along the border with County Roscommon. The proposed wind farm will be known as Derryfadda Wind Farm and will contribute towards goals set out in Ireland’s Climate Action Plan 2024. The proposed development of Derryfadda Wind Farm will contribute to both Ireland’s and the European Union’s renewable energy targets. It will also contribute to increasing the security of Ireland’s energy supply and will facilitate a higher level of energy generation and self-sufficiency.
As the project is at a very early stage, the proposed number, location and height of turbines have not yet been determined. It is very important to us that local communities have the opportunity to provide feedback to help inform the design, construction and operation of the proposed wind farm.
The joint venture partnership is fully committed to informing and engaging with you through an active communication programme. As part of this, we have appointed a Community Engagement and Stakeholder Team including a designated Community Liaison Officer, Shane (087-0665640), to engage with local communities and near neighbours. PLEASE READ MORE HERE
In addition, we intend to hold a series of Community Engagement Sessions for members of the public at the following locations:
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Development at Long Point, Lake Road (R351) in the townland of Knockanima, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
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The closing date for submissions for observations to An Bord Pleanála is:
Friday 8th of November 2024 at 5.30pm.
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Galway County Council proposes to seek approval from An Bord Pleanála to carry out the following development at Long Point, Lake Road (R351) in the townland of Knockanima, Loughrea, Co. Galway.
An electronic copy of the Natura Impact Statement and the plans and particulars of the proposed development are available for free download on the consultation portal at https://consult.galway.ie/ from Friday 27th of September 2024 to Friday 8th of November 2024.
The deadline for receipt of submissions or observations to An Bord Pleanála is Friday 8th of November 2024 at 5.30pm.
More info HERE
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Consultations from Galway County Council HERE
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Public consultation on Health and Social Care services and supports for older people.
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Deadline is on Thursday 24 October 2024 at 5.00 pm.
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On behalf of the Commission on Care for Older People, the Department of Health has launched a public consultation on health and social care services and supports for older people.
The public consultation survey is now available online, along with information about how to respond, at gov.ie/ConsultationOlderPeople. The survey is open to all and will provide the Commission with insight into people’s views of the strengths of current service provision as well as of areas for enhancement.
Please see attached ePoster (in English and Irish) for your information and to print, display, and disseminate to individuals and/or relevant stakeholder- organisations as appropriate.
The public consultation will remain open until 5.00pm on Thursday 24 October 2024.
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Just Transition Research Survey
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The UCD Just Transition Research Group (JTRG) is exploring how to ensure a fair shift to a low-carbon society. If you're involved in any project at the intersection between climate action and social justice, whether in professionally or voluntarily, we would greatly appreciate your insight!
Please take 15-20 minutes to complete our survey: https://ucdbusiness.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_0iireGTQ6OQKpJc. Your input will help us understand how best to implement a Just Transition across Ireland. All responses are anonymised.
More info HERE
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Consultations from Government HERE
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Galway Rural Development (GRD)
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Closing date to submit Expressions of Interest is Monday 21st of October 2024
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We in GRD are inviting expressions of interest for funding for community groups for 'Strategic Action 7.1 Renewing and Development of Smart Communities'.
Completed Expressions of Interest should be submitted to GRD by post or by hand to us at Mellow Campus in Athenry (Opening hours: Monday to Friday, 9am–5pm) or by email to leader@grd.ie no later than Monday October 21st 2024. Applicants will be contacted regarding EOIs the week of 21 October 2024.
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Inland Fisheries Ireland - Go Fishing Fund
(Part of Government’s Dormant Accounts Fund Action Plan 2024)
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Deadline for submission: Thursday 7th November 2024.
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Inland Fisheries Ireland (IFI) launches new national €250k scheme for accessible angling.
The funding from IFI aims to help people try angling, regardless of their background or ability.
IFI is welcoming applications from charities and non-profit groups that provide services to people with a disability or restricted mobility, or people facing social, economic, or educational barriers.
Grants of between €2,000 and €5,000 are on offer towards fishing facilities, equipment, events, and biodiversity awareness outreach.
Applications for the scheme can be submitted via IFI’s dedicated portal from until November 7th, 2024.
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LAWPRO Community Water Development Fund 2025
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Deadline for submission: Wednesday 20th November 2024.
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The CWDF 2025 will be more focused towards capital works, such as:
♦Riparian management/tree planting, planting of native species/hedgerows, de-tunnelling, etc. ♦Creation of habitat near river, lake, wetland ♦Fish passage projects ♦Removal of invasive species and biosecurity planning ♦Silt trapping or ‘Slow the Flow’ Natural Flood Retention Measures (e.g. the addition of large woody debris to drains) ♦Pollution management/prevention measures (e.g., wetlands, buffer zones) ♦Flood management measures (e.g., Swales, attenuation ponds) ♦Wetlands to promote wildlife and reduce pollution and flooding.
Only one application per not-for-profit group
Minimum grant award of €5,000, up to a maximum grant award €50,000
2024 grantees: grants must be drawn down before 6th Dec 2024 to be eligible to apply for CWDF 2025.
More info HERE
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Culture Moves Europe:
Third call for individual mobility of artists and cultural professionals
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Deadline for submission: Saturday 30th November 2024 at 11:55pm Brussels time
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Culture Moves Europe provides mobility grants for artists and cultural professionals in all 40 creative Europe countries. It covers the sectors of architecture, cultural heritage, design and fashion design, literature, music, performing arts and visual arts.
This call aims to provide financial support to artists and cultural professionals who, in collaboration with an international partner, wish to carry out a mobility project between Creative Europe countries.
Call detail:
Are you an artist or do you work in the field of culture and would like funding support to carry out a project in another country? Culture Moves Europe offers mobility grants to individual artists and cultural professionals willing to implement a project abroad.
Culture Moves Europe’s third call for individual mobility targets artists and cultural professionals working in the following sectors: music, literature, architecture, cultural heritage, design and fashion design, visual arts and performing arts.
The Individual Mobility Action supports artists and cultural professionals to carry out a project with a partner of their choice in another Creative Europe country. The call is open to individuals and groups of up to 5 people, who wish to implement projects lasting between 7 to 60 days for individuals and 7 to 21 days for the groups. The grant contributes to travel and subsistence costs, and offers additional top-ups based on grantees’ individual situation.
More info HERE
Application link: https://www.creativeeuropeireland.eu/funding-opportunities/call/culture-moves-europe-individual-mobility-of-artists-cultural-professionals
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Interreg North-West Europe - Call 5
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Deadline: January 16, 2025 12:00 PM Brussels time
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The Interreg North-West Europe (NWE) Programme fosters transnational cooperation to make Northwestern Europe a key economic player and an attractive place to work and live, with high levels of innovation, sustainability and cohesion.
Aims & Objectives: The Interreg NWE Programme is part of the European Territorial Cooperation Objective supported by the European Regional Development Fund.
The Programme encourages public, scientific, private and civil society organisations to cooperate with a view to promote a green, smart and just transition for all NWE territories. The aim is to support a balanced development and make all regions more resilient. The Programme co-finances these organisations to work together in transnational projects on specific themes. Seven countries belong to the Interreg North-West Europe Programme area: Belgium, France, Germany, Ireland, Luxembourg, The Netherlands and Switzerland.
What does it support? The Interreg North-West Europe Programme for 2021-2027 focusses on five main funding priorities or themes: ♦Climate and environment ♦Energy transition ♦Circular Economy ♦Innovation and resilience ♦Inclusive society
A wide range of public and private (non-profit and profit making) organisations are welcomed to take part in NWE project partnerships including national, regional and local authorities, universities, Research & Development centres, SMEs and business support organisations (BSOs), sectoral associations, NGOs, lobby organisations and citizens groups.
Projects should bring together at least three partners from three different countries (usually more) of which two need to be from within the NWE Programme area.
More info HERE
Application link: https://www.nweurope.eu/call-5
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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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COMING SOON! Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme Applications
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Advisory Notice - ORIS Project]
Advisory notice for all Groups considering submitting applications under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Measures - M1, M2, M3. More info can be found HERE
Please Note: This scheme has not been launched as yet for this year.
It will be circulated through this Network when it is launched by the Department.
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The Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability is a grant for people with a physical, sensory, mental health or intellectual disability.
It provides funding so you can improve how you enter and move around your home.
Read More HERE
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Housing Aid for Older People
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Housing Aid for Older People - Read more HERE
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Housing Adaptation Grant - 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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Putting the Pieces Together
Online Training
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Upcoming Dates: Tuesday 15th & Tuesday 22nd of October 2024
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Putting the Pieces Together is a training manual that was developed by the WRDATF to harness an integrated approach to working with young people, parents and communities on the subject of drugs and alcohol. This online programme will train people in the use and content of the manual. It aims is to act as a guide and a resource for persons working with young people of mixed abilities in an out-of-school setting.
Place available. Click here to book.
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Not Stopping Now: Nature's Resilience Webinar Series
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We are thrilled to announce a new webinar designed to help you reconnect with nature!
Hosted by the Climate Ambassador Programme in collaboration with The Heritage Council and The Biodiversity Officer Network, the session will be focusing on a different aspect of our amazing biodiversity.
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Webinar Schedule: Wednesday 16th of October 2024: Skies with Dark Sky Ireland.
Don't miss out — reserve your spot today!
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Screening & Brief Intervention for Problem Alcohol and Substance Use Training
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Thursday 17th & Thursday 24th October 2024 10am to 1pm - Online
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Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI)
Online workshops
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Free Art Workshops in Galway for Children with Lifelong Physical Health Conditions
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Helium Arts is a charity supporting children in Ireland with conditions such as diabetes, epilepsy, heart conditions, spina bifida, juvenile arthritis, rare conditions and more. We offer free creative workshops—both in-person and online—where children can build confidence, make friends, and learn new skills.
Our Autumn/Winter programme is now open for registration in Galway and online. All workshops are facilitated by professional artists, supported by friendly volunteers and on-site medical staff.
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Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) Programme
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Monday 21th of October 2024 - Clifden Town Hall - Various dates on Mondays
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Driving Digital Inclusion in Your Community: Morning Workshop
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Wednesday 23rd of October 2024 - 10:00am to 12:00pm - Online - Free to attend
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With a range of speakers from across the community & voluntary sector, this workshop will explore how and why we as a sector should ensure an inclusive Digital Transformation in our organisations and communities. The event will include:
A roadmap to digitalising your organisation.
Practical tips and best practice examples for ensuring accessibility and inclusivity in digital initiatives. Overview of funding opportunities for digital projects.
Supports available.
How to register: You can book places for yourself and/or colleagues by clicking HERE
Please email matthew@wheel.ie if you have any special requirements.
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Trauma and Crisis Prevention and Intervention
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Starting Wednesday 23rd of October 2024 - Various Locations
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Hybrid Working - Consequences & Evolution
The Wheel Members - Training
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Friday, 25 October 2024 from 10am to 11am - Online
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World Mental Health Day provides the opportunity to raise awareness about global mental health issues and creates the opportunity for people to call for action and advocate for change in mental health.
Throughout the whole of October, we are making mental health and wellbeing a national priority with a programme of events, activities and workshops that celebrate and raise awareness of the importance of Connection.
More info HERE
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GRETB classes in Athenry, Oranmore, Claregalway
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GALWAY SPORT PARTNERSHIP'S ONLINE SAFEGUARDING (CHILD PROTECTION)
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LEVEL 1: online child protection in sport, basic awareness course (3 hours).
Suitable for everyone involved in children's sport.
LEVEL 2: online course for Club Children's Officers. (3 hours).
Participants must have completed Safeguarding 1 before attending.
LEVEL 3: online course for Designated Liaison Person's .
Participants must have completed Safeguarding 1 before attending.
Different dates available. Cost is €20.00 per workshop.
More info HERE
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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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FREE Digital Literacy Courses with NCBI
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Dereck Carolan, technology Trainer for NCBI, can help and support communities, specifically people with low sight or no sight and their families.
Website: https://www.ncbi.ie/supporting-you/technology/ncbi-labs/
Services Offered
• Group training courses, projects, and talks that will enable the low-vision and no-vision community to access their local area.
• Technology assessments and demonstrations.
• Technology clubs and webinars.
To discuss further how we can work together moving forward. Please feel free to contact: dereck.carolan@ncbi.ie or 086 608 6771.
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Information on Springboard Courses
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www.springboardcourses.ie providing 11,000 free or heavily subsidised college courses for unemployed, self-employed or returners to work.
Courses are free for the unemployed, previously self-employed and returners to the workforce.
For others, 90 per cent of the course fee is funded by the Government, with participants required to contribute just 10 per cent of the fee. Helpline – 1800 303 523
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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 has been developed with SJI. Registrations for the online only training is now open. Social Justice Ireland is providing this training on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development.
Social Justice Ireland will provide some support via the webform on each Module page. There are no scheduled classes as part of this training.
This training is available to the following PPN Stakeholders:
- PPN Workers
- PPN Secretariat Members
- PPN Representatives
- PPN Member Groups
- Local Authority Staff
- Elected Councillors
To register, please complete the Registration Form at the following link:
Register for Training | Social Justice Ireland
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Welsh Choir Côr Meibion Ardudwy
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Dé Céadaoin 16ú agus Déardaoin 17ú Deireadh Fómhair 2024
Wednesday 16th and Thursday 17th of October 2024
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BAILIÚCHÁIN SOGHLUAISTE WEEE
(ÁBHAR LEICTREACH AGUS LEICTREONACH) 2024
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I rith mhí Dheireadh Fómhair 2024
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Tá Údarás na Gaeltachta tar éis a bheith roghnaithe mar cheann de naoi bpáirtí déag i dtionscadal uaillmhianach chun éiceachórais athúsáide, deisiúcháin agus athnuachana (RRR) a phíolótú i sé réigiún ar fud Iarthuaisceart na hEorpa (NWE). Is freagairt é seo ar an méadú tapa ar dhramhaíl ó threalamh leictreach agus leictreonach (WEEE) sa réigiún, go príomha mar gheall ar shaolré níos giorra na ngléasanna leictreonacha.
Is iad príomhchuspóirí Thionscadal E6:
Acmhainn Eorpach a thógáil le haghaidh athúsáid, deisiúchán agus athnuachan trealamh leictreach agus leictreonach, bunaithe ar shé 'éiceachóras píolótach'.
Tacú leis na héiceachórais seo trí 'Mhol Seirbhíse', chomh maith le méadú scála trí eispéiris foghlama le Pobail Chleachtais agus abhcóideacht beartais.
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Help, encouragement and support for sporting clubs and organisations to implement simple and effective waste actions that will positively impact environmental sustainability.
For more information and to download the free MyWaste Sports Club Toolkit click HERE
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Anam Cara:
We are there to help and support bereaved parents navigate the festive season.
Our Galway Face to Face meeting will be taking place
Our online meeting for Anam Cara Galway and Mayo will take place
If you know any bereaved parents who would like to join either of these meetings please get them to contact us on
085 288 8888 or info@anamcara.ie
As always Anam Cara offer their services free of charge for as long as needed.
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GALWAY COUNTY AGE FRIENDLY PROGRAMME 2024
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Age Friendly Ireland is the organisation responsible for the national Age Friendly Programme, affiliated to the World Health Organization’s Global Network of Age Friendly Cities and Communities.
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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.
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Info on the Galway County Council website HERE
More info on Age Friendly Galway County HERE
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Ombudsman Monthly Complaints Clinic in Galway
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The Ombudsman can investigate complaints from people who are not happy with how they have been treated by certain public service providers.
https://www.ombudsman.ie/publications/information-leaflets/what-the-ombudsman-does/
You can make complaint to the Ombudsman:
Online: Visit www.ombudsman.ie and click on ‘Make A Complaint’
In writing: Ombudsman, 6 Earlsfort Terrace, Dublin 2, D02 W773.
Ombudsman staff will be also taking complaints in person at Galway 'Complaints Clinic':
Galway Citizens Information Centre.
Augustine House, St. Augustine Street, Galway, H91 Y7XH. Phone: 0818 07 7600.
From: 10.00 am to 1.00 pm and 2.00 pm to 4.00 pm.
Tuesday 22nd October & Tuesday 26th November 2024.
You must have tried to resolve your complaint with the body before contacting us.
Please bring any information with you to support your complaint such as letters, forms, or reference numbers.
The Ombudsman cannot take complaints about consumer matters, financial products, private pensions or An Garda Síochána.
READ MORE AT: https://www.ombudsman.ie/about-us/outreach-services/galway-cic/index.xml
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Other Organisation's Newsletters:
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Healthy Galway City & County - Adele Rankin is the new Healthy Galway County Coordinator, in Galway County Council. This is a brand new Newsletter from County Galway, if you have news to submit related to health please contact Adele on arankin@galwaycoco.ie
Read Newsletter HERE
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Age Friendly Newsletter HERE
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Irish Environmental Network HERE
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Community and Disability Newsletter - Issue 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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Starting on Sunday 13th of October 2024 10am - 11am - 6-week course
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Heritage Workshops with Kiltullagh Killimordaly Heritage Society
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Wednesday 16th of October 2024 - 7.30pm - Galway Plaza
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Kiltullagh Killimordaly Heritage Society are running workshops on navigating local history , first one on searching census had spaces available on 16th in Galway Plaza, if you could share with other groups. see attached
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Let's Talk About Menopause
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Thursday 17th October 2024 6:30pm - 9pm - Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit - Galway
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Loughrea Activator Pole Walking Program
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Starting Thursday 17th October 2024 11:30am – 12:30pm
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This program is suitable for anyone over the age of 50.
Activator Poles will be provided for the program and beginners are welcome! Details are below:
Loughrea Activator Pole Program, Temperance Hall (tea room)
Thursdays starting 17th October for 4 weeks (taking a break for mid-term) 11:30am – 12:30pm
€10 per person
Register via eventbrite; Loughrea Activator Pole Walking Tickets, Thu 17 Oct 2024 at 11:30 | Eventbrite or text/WhatsApp Ellie 087 751 1141
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MUSIC FOR GALWAY
CASSIOPEIA WINDS
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24th of October 2024 at 7:30pm
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Cassiopeia Winds is a quintet of Ireland’s finest wind players, named after a constellation in the northern sky which is formed by five bright stars. The group will perform in an intimate space on the top floor of the Bonham Quay development in Galway’s docks with spectacular views over the city and the bay.
As part of the MfG Encore series, a slightly shorter programme will be repeated the following evening in Oughterard in partnership with Kilcummin Church of Ireland. Click HERE for details.
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National Disability Authority (NDA)
2024 Annual Conference
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Thursday, 24th October 2024 9:30am – 4.15pm Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road and Online - Free!
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The National Disability Authority would like to invite you to its Annual Conference 2024. This year’s event will examine the implementation of Article 30 of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCRPD) in Ireland, which focuses on the participation of people with disabilities in cultural life, recreation, leisure and sport.
A conference programme and ‘meet the speakers’ document are available on the NDA website
The Conference will be a hybrid event, in-person at the Havelock Suite, Aviva Stadium, Lansdowne Road or online via Zoom. This event will be free of charge. You can register here
Irish Sign Language interpretation and real-time captioning will be provided (online and in-person). A Changing Places toilet and quiet room will also be available.
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at nda.annualconference@nda.ie or by phone (01 608 0400).
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Free Health and Well Being Event - Athenry
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Friday 25th of October 2024 10am - 1pm - Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry
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For more info: Freeda 087 367 4568 - Melinda 087 646 7879
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Communities Caring For Water Conference - Saturday, 9th November 2024
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Saturday, 9th November 2024 9:30am - 4:00pm - Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone.
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Eastside Urban Walking Group
(European Week of Sport)
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Community Walk - Weekly Walks: TUESDAYS at 11am
More info: Email: vera@ardfrc.com WhatsApp: 086 853 6614
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Best wishes from the PPN Team!
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To submit news items, email ppn@galwaycoco.ie (write "PPN Newsletter" in the subject).
*News Submissions Deadline: One Week Before Each Newsletter Issue.
Newsletters are usually issued twice a month - the week of the 1st & 15th 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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"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 the environmental, social inclusion, and community & voluntary pillars of the PPN.
PPN Aims:
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