Dear members of Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN),
Please see information below which may be of interest to you;
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Contents - PPN News - Consultations - Funding - Training - Community Activities
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!!!!!VOTE NOW FOR PPN REPRESENTATIVES!!!!!
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Nominations have been submitted and they are now closed (vote now open) for the roles of:
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One position for PPN Rep. CLAREGALWAY PER CENT FOR ART:
votes only from PPN groups in and around Claregalway area.
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Two positions for PPN Rep. GALWAY RURAL DEVELOPMENT BOARD MEMBERS:
votes only from PPN groups from East Galway for the following Municipal Districts: Loughrea, Athenry–Oranmore, Tuam, Ballinasloe.
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Voting only allowed from registered PPN organisations within the relevant location.
One vote per organisation.
ELECTION INFORMATION WILL BE EMAILED TO PPN MEMBERS TOMORROW.
DEADLINE FOR VOTES IS MONDAY 19TH AUGUST 2024
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19th November 2024 Evening Time, West County Galway (more info to follow)
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!!!!!All PPN Members Groups are invited!!!!!
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GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL NEWS
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From Monday12th to Sunday 18th August 2024
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HER Outdoors is BACK from 12-18th August 2024 and Galway Sports Partnership have an exciting lineup of events happening across Galway City and County.
HER Outdoors Week looks to celebrate all the outdoors has to offer. Galway Sports Partnership is encouraging the women and girls of Ireland to #EmbraceYourSpace and #FindYourOutdoors!
Activities include swimming, water sports, Yoga, Cycling, Orienteering, Trek & Dip and much more around Galway County
Keep your eyes peeled to our Facebook feed next week to find out more... or check our Website
Supported by Sport Ireland
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National Heritage Week 17th – 25th August 2024
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ARE YOU RUNNING AN EVENT?
Heritage week is fast approaching us and is a great opportunity to showcase local heritage in Co. Galway. The Heritage Week Portal is now open, so please register your event as early as possible at: - https://www.heritageweek.ie
ATTENDING EVENTS?
Each year Heritage Week kicks off on the third weekend of August and runs until the end of the following weekend. Many national and hundreds of local community organisations participate by organising events throughout the country. Many of the events that take place during the week are free and the programme highlights the abundance of great work that is carried out in all communities in Ireland to preserve and promote our natural, built and cultural heritage.
To find out all about the events taking place around County Galway, log on to Home | National Heritage Week 17th – 25th August 2024
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HERITAGE WEEK Blue Flag Seashore event 2024
Discover the Beaches of Co. Galway
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Monday 19th August 2024 11am - 1pm
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FREE EVENT! Booking essential
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Get ready to explore the beauty of an Trá Mhór! We've got a bioblitz, scavenger hunt, and beach clean-up planned. This bilingual, family-friendly event is a great way to connect with nature and learn about our local ecosystem.
Register HERE.
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More News by Galway County Council HERE
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Galway County Council
Draft Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) Scheme 2024 - 2029
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Submission deadline: Friday 23rd August 2024 at 4pm
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The role of the SPC’S, as committees of the Council, is to consider and advise the Corporate Policy Group and the full Council on matters connected with the formulation, development, monitoring, and review of policy which relate to the functions of the Council, and which are linked to the Corporate Plan. SPCs bring together both elected members and people actively working with social, community/voluntary, economic, and environmental bodies to assist in the work of the committees.
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The draft scheme specifies assignment of sector(s) to each SPC and the number of representatives from each sector for each SPC. Submissions marked Draft Strategic Policy Scheme 2024-2029 and/or observations from interested parties in relation to the scheme should be submitted to the undersigned not later than 4.00pm on Friday, 23rd August 2024.
Draft Strategic Policy Committee Scheme 2024
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European Commission targeted consultation on procedure for access
to justice in environmental matters in relation to State aid decisions.
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Deadline for submissions Friday 6 September 2024
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The European Commission has launched a targeted consultation to seek feedback from the business community and public authorities on a proposed new procedure aimed to give public access to judicial procedures to challenge specific decisions on State aid measures that allegedly contravene EU environmental law.
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More Public Consultations by Galway County Council HERE.
https://consult.galway.ie/en/browse
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Funding For European Projects For Adult Education
and Community Development
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Adult Education Erasmus+ Info Session (Online): Thursday 22nd August 2024 Register HERE.
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.
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There is no closing date - This scheme will remain open until the fund is exhausted.
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This funding is made available under the National Development Plan, Project Ireland 2040. Investing in our Culture, Language & Heritage 2018 -2027 sets out the Government’s objectives for capital
investment in Ireland’s culture, language and heritage.
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Applications are now invited for funding under this Stream.
There is no closing date - This scheme will remain open until the fund is exhausted.
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Artist Workspaces Capital Scheme
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There is no closing date - This scheme will remain open until the fund is exhausted.
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The Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media is now inviting applications from Local Authorities under a new pilot scheme with an allocated fund of €6m to increase the provision of
artists’ workspaces across Ireland.
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Your completed application form should be emailed to artscapitalunit@tcagsm.gov.ie with “Artist
Workspaces Scheme” inserted in the email subject line. More info HERE.
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Grant For Burial Ground Maintenance Works 2024
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Deadline for application: Friday 16th August 2024.
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The Council encourages local communities to undertake the maintenance of their Burial
Grounds and financial assistance is available for the work involved.
Application Forms and Conditions for the above Grant are available on our website at www.galway.ie, or may be obtained from the Environment Section, Galway County Council, Áras an Chontae, Prospect Hill, Galway - Tel. (091) 509510.
The closing date for receipt of completed Application Forms is Friday, 16th August,
2024. Applications received after this date will not be accepted.
More info HERE.
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Local Creative Youth Grant
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Submissions by the end of December 2024
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Galway and Roscommon Local Creative Youth Partnership (LCYP), administered by Galway and Roscommon Education and Training Board (GRETB) has grant funding available in 2024 under a Creative Youth Grant Scheme. The scheme supports the development of child and youth creativity in Galway and Roscommon. Maximum Grant Available €3000. Grants awarded must be fully spent in by December 2024
Applications should only be submitted for the funding of projects which can be fully completed, vouched for and accounted for by end of December 2024.
More info HERE.
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A List of different funding opportunities is on the PPN website HERE
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Community Energy Development (Certificate, L6, 20 ECTS)
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TUS are currently rolling out another Community Energy Development (Certificate, L6, 20 ECTS) - Starting in September, this certificate is now 80% funded.
This programme is aimed at people from (urban/rural) communities interested in the development of sustainable energy projects and those who are involved in supporting communities to develop sustainable energy projects.
The aim of the programme is to develop the knowledge and skills of learners to be able to identify and develop appropriate sustainable energy investment opportunities in their communities, by developing their knowledge of sustainable energy technologies/solutions, relevant funding opportunities and project development techniques.
Status: APPLY NOW Campus: Blended Weeks: 24
More info - https://tus.ie/courses/certificate-community-energy-development/
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Local Climate Action Course
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in partnership with Galway County Climate Action Unit & GRETB
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Starting Wednesday 18th September 2024
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Galway Sports 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.
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The Department of Rural and Community Development (responsible for the PPN) provides training resources for PPNs. HERE.
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Galway County PPN resources on our Website HERE.
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Saturday August 10th 2024, starting at 10am
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Song Writing For Teens Workshop
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From Monday 12th to Friday 16th of August 2024
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Hedgehogs in the Garden - Co. Galway 2024
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We are looking for people in County Galway to take part in a survey of hedgehogs in gardens and parks this summer. Please fill in the survey questionnaires below and tell us about your garden and whether you have hedgehogs visiting or not. The surveys will take place in July and August 2024.
More info HERE.
Irish Hedgehog Survey
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More PPN Information & Resources Below
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• PPN Monthly Newsletter and Weekly Digests HERE
• See events, or add your own event, on our EVENTS CALENDER
• Funding opportunities on our Newsletters/Weekly Digest or WEBSITE
• National PPN news and resources HERE
• Galway County PPN Members Directory HERE
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