PPN NEWSLETTER
(Bi-Monthly)
1st October 2004
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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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- PPN News
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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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Tuesday 1st of October 2024 7.30pm - 8.30pm
FOR THOSE PPN PEOPLE WHO HAVE JOINED OR ARE CONSIDERING JOINING THEIR LOCAL STRATEGIC POLICY COMMITTEES, THIS OVERVIEW WORKSHOP IS TO GIVE A BRIEF ON WHAT SPCs ARE, WHY THEY ARE IN PLACE AND HOW THEY CAN BE VEHICLES FOR CHANGE IN OUR COMMUNITIES.
IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED FOR ANYONE IN GALWAY COUNTY PPN CONSIDERING GOING FOR NOMINATIONS TO ATTEND THIS COURSE
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87985310822
For queries on becoming a local PPN Representative contact ppn@galwaycoco.ie
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Strategic Policy Committees (SPC) Nominations
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PPN Member Groups will receive information and nomination forms via email to fill the positions of PPN Representatives on the Strategic Policy Committee (SPC).
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PPN Plenary (Meeting of Members)
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SAVE THE DATE! 19th November 2024 Evening Time, West County Galway (more info to follow)
!!!!!All PPN Members Groups are invited!!!!!
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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.
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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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Information evening on the development
Garraí na Gaoithe, Baile Chláir, County Galway
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Thursday 3rd of October at 7:00pm - Claregalway Hotel
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A total of 17 homes consisting of 2 No. 2 bed, 9 No. 3 bed, and 6 No. 4 bed Houses at Garraí na Gaoithe, Baile Chláir, County Galway are being made available for sale by Galway County Council at the above residental development under the affordable purchase arrangements under the Affordable Housing Act 2021 and Associated Affordable Housing Regulations. An information evening on the development will take place in the Claregalway Hotel on Thursday October 3rd at 7:00pm. Further information on the Garraí Na Gaoithe scheme, including the Scheme of Priority, link to the application form, and support documentation required is available at www.galway.ie/affordable
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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 starting on Tuesday 8th October 2024. 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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Galway County Council Plenary Meeting is taking place on Monday, 21st October 2024
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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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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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Affordable Housing Survey
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Deadline is Friday 4th October 2024
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Galway County Council is conducting an online survey to determine the level and profile of interest in Affordable Housing in County Galway. The information gathered will help to plan the delivery of Affordable Housing in the county.
If you consider that you may qualify, please complete our survey on www.galway.ie/affordablesurvey
Note: This is a survey only. It is not an application process for affordable housing.
For more information, visit www.affordablehomes.ie
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Exploring Patient and Doctor Views on Using AI to Help Treat High Blood Pressure
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Help Shape the Future of High Blood Pressure Treatment! - Survey
If you have high blood pressure, we want your thoughts on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to help treat it. Participate in our quick, anonymous survey led by Dr Conor Judge of University of Galway. Your input could help shape the future of healthcare!
Survey Link: https://psychologygalway.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3qHlnzIwjTFFjoy
Anyone who completes the survey has the choice of being entered into a draw to win one of five €100 gift cards (Draw will take place on 15/10/2024).
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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 is or 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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Consultation on draft regulations to reform the End-of-Waste decision making process
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The closing date for receipt of completed submissions is Wednesday 9th October 2024 at 5.30pm
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The aim of this consultation is to seek views from interested parties on draft regulations to reform the End-of-Waste decision making process operated by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).
More info 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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Consultations from Government HERE
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Funding For European Projects For Adult Education and Community Development
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Deadline for funding applications through Erasmus+: Tuesday 1st October 2024.
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The Adult Education team at Léargas is here to support any organisation that is new to European projects. Our Adult Education funding supports non-formal and informal learning for adults, which covers lots of social inclusion and community development work happening in your communities.
This funding can support:
- Training and job shadowing opportunities for staff and volunteers in European countries.
- International learning experiences for participants in adult learning and community programmes.
- Collaboration between organisations in European countries for exchange of practice and shared resource development.
Contact Jemma on jlee@leargas.ie Or visit www.leargas.ie/training-and-events/
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Climate Actions Work Engagement Fund
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Closing date for applications is Friday 4th of October 2024
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The campaign, called Climate Actions Work, will focus on encouraging and supporting climate engagement and communications actions.
The Climate Actions Work fund is specifically aimed at community groups and organisations to support them in • Community Awareness: promoting and creating awareness of climate actions in the local area and encourage others to get involved; • Community Engagement: making connections with each other in their communities, engage with each other and better coordinate their climate action efforts; • Community Activation: through better coordination develop new partnerships to support new and larger projects and programmes.
More info HERE
Apply for the Climate Actions Work Engagement Fund.
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Closing date for Expressions of Interest is Friday 11th of October 2024
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The Walks Scheme (‘the Scheme’) was launched in 2008 to facilitate the development and maintenance of key walking trails by private landholders. The Scheme contracts the landholders, or their nominees, to undertake maintenance work on sections of National Waymarked Ways and other priority walks that traverse their lands.
Any queries and completed EOI forms should be submitted to walks@DRCD.gov.ie
More info HERE
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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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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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Putting the Pieces Together
Online Training
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Starting Tuesday 1st 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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Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI)
Information Session on Career Opportunities in the Public Service
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Wednesday 2nd of October 2024 from 17.30 - 19.00 - Online
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As part of promoting Gender, Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (GEDI) in the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) we are hosting a number of events to celebrate “10 days of GEDI”.
We would like to invite people from immigrant backgrounds to join us for an “Information Session on Career Opportunities in the Public Service” which will be co-presented with Public Jobs.
This event will take place online on Wednesday 2nd October 2024 from 17.30-19.00.
To take part in this event please click here
https://cma.dfa.ie/meeting/549092405?secret=shWAwsh4.1oWbqN4Agd.Rg
If you have any question please contact us on equality@dfa.ie
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Free Digital Workshops to Focus On Inclusivity (Galway & Cork)
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Featuring a variety of interesting speakers from across the Irish community and voluntary sector, these events will explore the current digital landscape in Ireland and look at how and why we as a sector should ensure an inclusive digital transformation in our organisations and communities.
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Starting Thursday 3rd October 2024
Register HERE for Galway
Register HERE for Cork
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Mens Wellbeing Course in Ballinasloe
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Starting Thursday 3rd October 2024 for 4 weeks 10am - 12noon
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Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI)
Online workshops
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The workshops focus on crucial themes, including consent, independent living, and healthcare access. You can find the full details here, all the dates topics and times : https://ilmi.ie/developing-an-ilmi-position-paper-on-realising-article-25-of-the-uncrpd/
Thursday 3rd October: Access to primary health care: GPs, Public Health Nurses, Primary Health Care, Dentists, Occupational Therapy (OT), Physiotherapy, Speech and Language Therapy)
Tuesday 8th October: Access to acute care (hospitals such as A&Es and surgery)
10th October: Reproductive Health Care, IVF and AHR Thursday
Tuesday 15th October: Health screening programmes
Thursday 17th October: Access to health care information and digital health
Tuesday 22nd October: Disability and cost of health care
Thursday 24th October: Health systems and structures: how can disabled people influence the health system?
ILMI eBullettin:
https://us16.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=664005a5b1de7a15ad88b0409&id=c8ab0802bf
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Start Your Own Social Enterprise
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Session 1: October 4th, 2024 (9.30 am-3.00 pm)
Session 2: October 18th, 2024 (9.30 am-3.00 pm)
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This program has been designed to support aspiring social entrepreneurs in developing, refining, and launching their social enterprises. The training will consist of two mandatory sessions aimed at providing you with the practical tools and knowledge necessary to make a lasting impact through your work.
Registration is capped at 15 people with a maximum of 2 attendees from any organisation.
To help us tailor the program to your needs, we kindly ask you to fill out the registration form. In the form, you will be asked to provide details about your social enterprise idea, including your motivations, specific goals, intended impact, and what you hope to achieve through the course.
Registration is capped at 15 people with a maximum of 2 attendees from any organisation.
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National Heritage Keepers Programme
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Deadline for submission: Friday 4th of October 2024
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Discover the treasure on your doorstep!
Through a series of online workshops Heritage Keepers empowers groups and schools to delve into their local heritage and provides funding to allow them to take positive action.
The programme consists of five engaging two-hour workshops, followed by dedicated support while completing the funded action.
Visit www.heritagekeepers.ie for additional details and to complete a brief application form (submission deadline: October 4th).
For media inquiries, please contact: info@burrenbeo.com
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New Research Ethics Course for the Public and Patients
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Closing Date for applications is Friday 4th of October 2024.
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The course is for the public and patients, including individual health service users, patients and carers; staff or volunteers from patient, health or community organisations and charities in the Republic of Ireland.
The aim of the course is to support and encourage Public and Patient Involvement (PPI) in research such as on Research Ethics Committees.
Dates: October 21st – November 29th 2024
Cost: free, but places are limited so candidates must apply to be selected.
Fully online: 10 core E-Lessons, 7 Specialization E-Lessons on an online platform (20-30min each), and 4 interactive workshops (1-2 hours long) on Zoom, at 10am on Oct 21, Nov 4, Nov 13, Nov 27).
How to Apply: Fill out an application form
MORE INFORMATION: www.ipposi.ie/researchethics
Contact IPPOSI Training Coordinator Loes Knaapen at lknaapen@ipposi.ie
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ACTIVE HOPE COMMUNITY RESILIENCE PROGRAMME 2024 - 2025
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Registration closes on Sunday 6th October 2024
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Join us for year three of this 9-month programme, building capacity and action for change.
Designed to: ♦Build a strong Community of Practice, that enables us to face the crises of our world, and take action on its behalf ♦Support local action, collaboration, and community building, leading to stronger and more resilient local networks ♦Address our concerns and equip ourselves to respond to local + global crises with resilience and creativity.
Read more and register HERE
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INTRODUCTION TO IRISH SIGN LANGUAGE - 425374
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Start Date 07/10/2024 Duration 6 Weeks - Adult Learner Centre, Moycullen Co. Galway
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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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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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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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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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Mental Health Peer - Support
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New dates for our training in Mental Health Peer-Support to all the community clubs and associations in your network.
This training is offered free to all community volunteers in a drive to bring Peer-Support to the heart of communities as a critical part of mental health awareness and suicide prevention.
Our next scheduled dates:
Course: Cycle Against Suicide's free* Community Mental Health Peer Support Training
Delivery: Online via Zoom from 7 - 10pm
Dates: Wednesday 2nd October 2024
To register: www.cycleagainstsuicide.com/register-to-become-community-buddy/
or email: training@cycleagainstsuicide.com
*Training is free to over-18s, non-healthcare professionals who volunteer in a community club and association.
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Laochra Áitiúla na Gaillimhe um Aosú Dearfach a Cheiliúradh
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Dé Máirt 1 Deireadh Fómhair ó 12 meán lae go 2pm
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I mbliana, ón 30 Meán Fómhair go dtí an 6 Deireadh Fómhair, tá aird á tarraingt ag Gaillimh ar 27 duine den scoth as gach cearn den Chathair agus den Chontae a léiríonn na gnéithe dearfacha a bhaineann le haosú. Is é croílár an cheiliúrtha seo ná an Taispeántas Laochra Áitiúla, a sheolfar i Músaem Cathrach na Gaillimhe Dé Máirt 1 Deireadh Fómhair ag 12 meán lae. Tar éis é a sheoladh, rachaidh an taispeántas chuig leabharlanna éagsúla agus áiteanna eile ar fud na Cathrach agus an Chontae.
Chun tuilleadh eolais a fháil ar an tSeachtain um Aosú Dearfach, tabhair cuairt ar www.copegalway.ie/positiveageingweek
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BAILIÚCHÁIN SOGHLUAISTE WEEE
(ÁBHAR LEICTREACH AGUS LEICTREONACH) 2024
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Ag tosú Dé Máirt 8 Deireadh 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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POSITIVE AGEING WEEK (PAW)
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Launch of Galway Community Hub for Older People
- Positive Ageing Week (PAW) -
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Tuesday 1st of October 2024 from 10.45am - 12.00pm at 3 St Francis Street, Galway City
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Age Action would like to invite the Public to the official opening of our first Community Hub for Older People in Galway on Tuesday 1st of October 2024 at our office address: 3 St Francis Street, Galway City from 10.45am - 12.00pm.
The launch of the Hub is in commemoration of the Positive Ageing Week (PAW). Age Action is the convenor of PAW and the launch is part of our week-long awareness raising activities under theme Challenging Ageism.
For more information on Positive Ageing Week, visit: www.copegalway.ie/positiveageingweek
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Celebrating Galway’s Local Positive Ageing Heroes 2024
Local Heroes Exhibition at Galway City Museum
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Tuesday 1st October from 12 midday to 2pm
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This year, from September 30th to October 6th, Galway is shining a spotlight on 27 remarkable individuals from across the City and County who exemplify the positive aspects of ageing.
The centrepiece of this celebration is the Local Heroes Exhibition, which will be launched at Galway City Museum on Tuesday 1st of October at 12 midday. Following its launch, the exhibition will travel to various libraries and other locations across the City and County.
For more information on Positive Ageing Week, visit: www.copegalway.ie/positiveageingweek
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Ballinasloe Fair Heritage Lectures
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Tuesday 1st of October 2024
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MUSIC FOR GALWAY
Emily Anderson Concert
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Thursday 10th October 2024 Oughterard Communuty Centre7.00 - 8.30pm
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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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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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