PPN NEWSLETTER
April 2025
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To submit news & info to PPN:
Email ppn@galwaycoco.ie & write "PPN Newsletter" in the subject.
News Submissions Deadline: One Week Before Each Newsletter Issue (1st of each month)
What to Submit: approx. 50 words, contact info, link to read more, (optional) poster in png/jpg format.
News must be relevant to PPN Members / Community Groups / Non-Profits in County Galway.
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PPN News
Council & Government News
Consultations & Public Engagement
Funding & Grants
Training & Development
An Cúinne Gaeilge (Irish Corner)
Supports & Resources
Notice Board / Events
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Galway County PPN Secretariat Vacancies
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Closing date for receipt of completed nomination forms is Tuesday 1st April 2025
Galway County PPN is excited to invite nominations from its member groups for a number of Secretariat Vacancies. TO APPLY SEE HERE
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Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025
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Closing date: Friday 18th April 2025
Applications are now open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025 which are an annual initiative to acknowledge the commitment of individuals and groups who participate in community and voluntary activities in County Galway and to recognise the significant impact their actions have on quality of life in their communities.
The Awards are a joint venture between Galway County Council and the Public Participation Network, which has over 1,300 Member Groups carrying out a range of community and voluntary activities across the County.
Nominations can be made by Individual members of the public or through community groups and voluntary organisations, by e-mailing a completed Nomination Form to awards@galwaycoco.ie
The winners of each Award Category will be announced by the Cathaoirleach, Cllr. Martina Kinane, at an event in May 2025. Each Winner will receive a specially commissioned hand-crafted Award and Certificate with a cash prize of €500 towards their work. Form more information and Nomination Forms, please visit https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/cathaoirleachs-awards-2025/
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Introduction to the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)
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What is the Local Community Development Committee and How Do You Use It?
An introduction for current and aspiring Public Participation Network Representatives
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♦ When: Monday April 14th, 7.30pm
♦ Where: Online
♦ Register: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A81GCVbJRCCUyHgEv6ib1Q
Join us from 7.30pm to hear from Kelley Bermingham, Dublin City PPN Representative on the Local Community Development Company (LCDC). Kelley is the Community Officer at St. Patrick's Cathedral, and has served on the LCDC since 2019.
This evening she will share her knowledge and experience from her time on the committee. There will be lots of time for questions and discussion at this event, so it is perfect for anyone who is thinking of taking a role on the Local Community Development Committee, or who is a newly appointed PPN Representative.
This is also a space for anyone who has been serving on the LCDC and would like to ask about any challenges they might be facing in their own county. Together we can discuss and help each other in our roles as PPN Reps!
Please register to attend above. All are welcome, please share this event with other PPN Members and anyone who may be interested in attending.
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Public Participation Networks National Annual Report 2023
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Public Participation Networks Roadmap
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From Department of Rural and Community Development
Public Participation Networks latest news - read more HERE
An updated edition of a resource guide aimed at ensuring that marginalised and disadvantaged communities have opportunities to participate in local planning and decision-making has been launched.
'A Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making'
Read more HERE. Digital Version of the Guide is HERE.
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Council & Government News
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GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL NEWS
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Residential Zoned Land Tax
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The WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Competition 2024-2025
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Closing date: Friday 11th April 2025
The WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Competition is open for entries until the 11th April 2025 to all primary and secondary schools in Co. Galway that collect at least 10 5kg Battery Boxes.
See WEEE Ireland Schools Battery Recycling Competition for full details.
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GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS NEWS
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Consultations & Public Engagement
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LOCAL CONSULTATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Public Consultation Dunmore River Walk, Dunmore - Have your say!
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More Consultations from Galway County Council HERE
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NATIONAL CONSULTATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Have Your Say! – Public Consultation on the Future of Rural Ireland
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The closing date is: Wednesday 2nd April 2025
The Department of Rural and Community Development is developing the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy which will build on the progress made under Our Rural Future 2021 -2025.
We invite you to take part in our public consultation survey, available here: https://panel.amarachsurveys.ie/S2/159/DRCD2025/
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Public Consultation for the Aarhus Convention (2025)
and the Pollutant Release Transfer Register (2025)
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The closing date is Monday 7th April 2025 at 5:30pm
The Department of Climate, Environment, Energy have just launched the public consultation on Ireland’s implementation of the Aarhus Convention and the Pollutant Release Transfer Register (PRTR).
Protocol available here: https://www.gov.ie/.../7f0fa-launch-of-public.../
Submission can be made by email to aarhus-decc@decc.gov.ie or by post to:
The Aarhus Unit, Department of Climate, Environment and Energy, Tom Johnston House, Haddington Road, Dublin, D04 K7X4.
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Public Consultation - Suicide Reduction Policy
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2025 Childminding in Ireland - Survey
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The landscape of childminding in Ireland is changing, with new regulations coming into effect in September 2027. Your insights are vital in shaping policies that respect the unique nature of home-based childminding. Take just 3 minutes to have your say! rebrand.ly/xikuw62 Childminding Ireland is the National Childminding Association. www.childminding.ie, support@childminding.ie
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Public Consultation on the timetable and work programme for
Ireland’s fourth-cycle Water Action Plan 2028 – 2033
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More Consultations from Government HERE
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Galway County PPN only share information about Funding and Grants,
and does NOT administer them.
If you have any queries please contact the funding administrator directly
via the details provided in the advert.
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If you need to know your Organisation's PPN Registration Number to apply for funding and grants, (this is a requirement for some Local Authority funding) here is how you find it:
♦ Go to Members Directory on PPN website https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/members-directory/
♦ Type your group name into ‘Organisation Name’ box
♦ Find your Group (name must be exact match)
♦ Click ‘More’ to see your PPN registration number.
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Empower Tech Futures Fund
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Online information clinics: 3rd April OR 17th April 2025 - Closing date: 15th May 2025 at 1:00pm
Rethink Ireland with the support of the JP Morgan Chase Foundation, the Department of Rural and Community Development and BNY has created a three-year Empower Tech Futures Fund to support up to 5 projects or organisations over 3 years that are supporting vulnerable young adults aged 18-30 into employment. The fund will support organisations that provide skills training (especially in digital and technology), and/or direct work placement into the labour market. Join one of the application clinics to find out more about the Empower Tech Futures Fund and ask any questions you may have.
Register for a clinic on 3 April OR 17 April 2025 OR Apply today at https://buff.ly/t50sELH
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Childminding Development Grant 2025
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Closing date: Friday 4th April 2025
Contact Galway Childcare Committee on 091 752 039 or mail@galwaychildcare.com for further information or to make an application.
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Small Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Funding Scheme 2025
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Closing date: Friday 4th April 2025
The Small-Scale Local Festivals and Summer Schools Schemes are designed to assist local cultural events which may not be eligible under funding criteria for larger scale events such as those supported by Fáilte Ireland, the Arts Council and similar bodies. Funding will be allocated following a competitive applications process, with a maximum grant of €5,000 available.
For more information, please visit https://grantsandfunding.ie/small-scale-local-festivals.../
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Closing date: Friday 4th April 2025
The Nature Hero Award is Ireland’s largest outdoor learning award across the education sector. It is a mark of excellence for a school recognising exceptional work by young people & teachers to help nature.
For more information, please visit https://www.biodiversityinschools.com/nature-hero-awards.html
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Animal Welfare Grants Programme 2025
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Closing date: Friday 4th April 2025
The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon, TD, has invited applications from registered Animal Welfare Charities in Ireland who wish to apply for funding under the Animal Welfare Grants Programme 2025.Under the Programme, grants are provided by the Department to support the operational activities of registered Animal Welfare Charities, to support them in the delivery of their animal care and animal welfare services.
Further details, including the grant application form and the deadline for applications, are available at:
gov.ie – Animal Welfare or via email from: welfaregrants@agriculture.gov.ie
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Creative Places Tuam Cultural Growth Fund 2025
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National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2025
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Closing date: Friday 4th April 2025 at 5:00pm
Every year, the Good Causes Awards celebrate the inspirational work carried out by many volunteers, coaches, care givers and extraordinary people across Ireland, along with the organisations they represent.
Individuals, community projects and organisations who received Good Causes funding between the years 2020 and 2024 are eligible to apply. For more information, please visit lottery.ie/goodcausesawards
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Info clinics: Wed. 9th April 16:00 - 17:00 Book a ticket - Wed. 30th April 16:00 - 17:00 Book a ticket
Closing date: Thursday 8th May 2025
Creative Schools supports primary and post-primary schools and Youthreach centres across Ireland to put arts and creativity at the hears of children's and young people's lives. Schools and Youthreach centres that join the programme take part in a two-year guided journey to develop a Creative Schools Plan unique to their own school, and to put it into action. Please book your place at one of our online information clinics to find out more. For more information, please visit: https://www.artscouncil.ie/Arts-in-Ireland/Creative-Schools/Schools-Hub/
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Arts and Disability Connect Funding
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Info clinic Round 1: Wed. 9th April at 12 noon - Book here - Deadline Round 1: Wed. 7th May at 4pm
Info clinic Round 2: Wed. 3rd Sept. at 12 noon - Deadline Round 2: Tue. 7th October 2025 at 4pm
The Arts and Disability Connect scheme is designed to support artists with disabilities to be ambitious, to develop their practice and to connect with arts organisations and arts professionals in the Republic of Ireland. For more information, please visit: https://adiarts.ie/artists/funding/connect/
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Closing date: Thursday 10th April 2025.
Minister McEntee invites applications from schools for funding of up to €15,000 to work together in Creative Clusters initiative
. Creative Clusters supports clusters of three to five schools to work together on building capacity in creativity with the support of a specialist facilitator. The programme is open to primary and post-primary schools, including special schools, as well as YouthReach centres.
For more information and Application Form, please visit:
Creative Clusters 2025 Department of Education Guidelines for Applications
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Connected Communities Fund 2025-2028
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Deadline for applications is Friday 11th April 2025 at 1:00pm
The Connected Communities Fund is a three-year fund that aims to build inclusive and resilient communities and strengthen social cohesion across Ireland. The fund aims to promote equity and inclusion, encourage media literacy and community awareness initiatives, and empower communities to develop meaningful connections across diverse groups. For more information, please visit: https://rethinkireland.ie/current_fund/connected-communities-fund-2025-2028/
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Increased Participation in Physical Activities
& Volunteers Support Fund 2025
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Closing date: Sunday 20th April 2025 at 11.59pm
This year a mandatory meeting is taking place for all clubs / organisations wishing to apply to the Increased Participation in Physical Activities and Volunteers Support Grant (formerly known as the Club Development Grant) on Monday 31st March at 7.30pm via MS Teams. Clubs / Organisations will need to register for this meeting at: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1291242764869?aff=oddtdtcreator
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PayPal Giving Fund Ireland
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Deadline: Ongoing
PayPal Giving Fund Ireland helps people support their favourite charities online and raises funds to benefit charities through PayPal and other technology platforms. We receive donations and make grants to our donors' recommended charities. More info: https://www.paypal.com/ie/webapps/mpp/givingfund/home
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SEAI - Home energy upgrade for traditional homes - Pilot Grant Scheme
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SEAI has recently launched a pilot grant scheme for the energy upgrading of traditional houses.
The pilot will provide tailored solutions for your traditional home and the upgrade options include all the technologies available to modern homes; roof insulation, wall insulation, floor insulation, windows & doors, ventilation, renewable heating (heat pumps), solar thermal, solar PV. See more info HERE
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VISION SPORTS IRELAND ASSOCIATE CLUB FUNDING
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Our Associate Club Programme is designed to support clubs and organisations that promote and facilitate sports for individuals with vision impairments. More info can be found HERE
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Housing Adaptation Grant & Housing Aid for Older People
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Changes to some housing adaptation grants for older people and people with a disability came in on 1 December 2024!
There were increases to: ♦ How much you can get ♦ The income limits to qualify ♦ Some of the income not considered in the means tests
These changes apply to the: ♦ Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability ♦ Mobility Aids Grant Scheme ♦ Housing Aid for Older People Grant
Find out more about these upcoming changes https://bit.ly/HousingAdaptationGrantChanges
Apply through the Galway County Council for these grants:
Housing Adaptation Grant for People with a Disability - Read More HERE
Housing Aid for Older People - Read more HERE
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More Funding from
Galway County Council
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More Funding from the
Government of Ireland
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More Funding from the European Union
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EQUAL Ireland Enterprising Women – Free Education & Employment Support
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Workshops starting 1st April 2025
This initiative is fully funded and designed to support women in accessing education, employment, and self-employment opportunities—at absolutely no cost. It is online and open to women aged 23+.
Upcoming Workshops:
1st April – Interview Skills & CV Writing (Facilitated by Bank of America 10:30 am - 11:30 a.m.)
8th April – Communication and Confidence Building (10:30 am - 12:30 pm)
29th April - Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) (10:30 am - 11:30 am)
6th May - Self Employment (10:30 am - 11:30 am)
13th May - Learning to Learn (10:30 am - 12:30 pm)
To apply or for further information, contact us at enterprisingwomen@equalireland.ie
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Women’s Health Awareness Event
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Wednesday 2nd April 2025 2:00pm - 5:30pm
Galway Rural Development's SICAP programme, with
Bru Bhride, is hosting a FREE Women’s Health Awareness Event at the Family Centre, Dublin Road, Tuam. Lots of information on health with talks on Menopause and Wellbeing with Sarah Fahy (Mental Health Ireland), Footcare with Karen Fahy (Foot+Health) and Self-care with Hannah Healy (Yoga Mara). For more information please contact Kathleen 087 9098043.
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Women’s Health and Wellness Programme
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Thursday 3rd April 2025 11:00am - 1:00pm
Gynaecological Health with Dr. Carol Duffy and
Mental Health with Dr. Teresa Keane.
This virtual live event will take place in Inis Oírr, Inishbofin, Inis Mór, Inis Meáin, Rosmuc, Casla, and Lettermullan. This is a great opportunity to connect with other women over a cup of tea or coffee while listening to expert talks on a range of women's health issues.
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Access & Inclusion Model - Info Session
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Thursday 3rd April 2025 10:30am - 12:00pm Online
Galway Childcare Committee are hosting an AIM (Access and Inclusion Model) information session for Parents, whose children are starting ECCE, in collaboration with the Better Start AIM Team.
See the booking link below:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1285903023559?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Raising Resilience within your Family
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Thursday 3rd April 2025 7:30pm - 8:30pm Online
At the webinar you will hear from a professional who works with families and with three parents on building resiliency in your family. Through storytelling and lived experience you will learn very practical tools/ways of building resilience within your family. Register at:
https://us06web.zoom.us/.../401.../WN_hkpzLBclSJadmemF3a1zjQ
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SafeTALK Training Programme:
Suicide Alertness for Everyone
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Saturday 5th April 2025 10:00am - 1:30pm
Ballinasloe Lions Club together with the HSE are holding a SafeTALK training programme to help you recognise and engage with people who may be having thoughts of suicide and to connect them to suicide first aid resources. The training will take place on Saturday 5th of April at 10am in Clonfert Family Centre, Ballinasloe.
Booking is necessary.
https://bookwhen.com/srotraininggmr/e/ev-siyg-20250405100000
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Mental Health Peer-Support with
Cycle Against Suicide
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North West Connemara Adult Education 2025 Programme of Classes
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Erasmus+ Funded TUTOR Project Inclusive Education CPD Programme
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Beginning Monday 7th April 2025 - Online
This 8-week programme will involve two hours of face-to-face online evening classes a week, as well as self-directed reading and recorded material.
For more details, please email sinead.matson@mu.ie
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Explore EU Funding for
International Aid & Development
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Wednesday 9th April 2025 10:00am to 11:00am Online
Are you a civil society organisation working in international aid and development cooperation but don’t know where to start with EU funding? This free online event will introduce you to key EU funding programmes and outline steps to seize opportunities. Register here:
https://www.wheel.ie/training/2025/04/eu-funding-international-aid-development
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Charities Amendment
Act 2024
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Revenue Compliance
for Charities
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Thursday 10th April 2025
2:30pm - 3:30pm - Online
Our Revenue representative will discuss topics such as the VAT Compensation Scheme and the Charitable Tax Donation Scheme, amongst others, and the session will also include time for your questions.
https://f.mtr.cool/qsfbmqviru
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Maintaining Compliance with the Charity Regulator's Governance Code
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Wednesday 30th April 2025 9:30am-12:30pm - Online
Join us for an engaging and interactive online workshop which will give you the knowledge and tools you need to maintain compliance with the Charities Governance Code in your organisation.
https://f.mtr.cool/aemmyicggl
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All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme!
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Deadline for Applications: Friday 11th April 2025
If you are a stonemason, carpenter, joiner, bricklayer, blacksmith, plasterer, thatcher, roofer, tiler, painter or decorator interested in taking your skills to the next level, this training programme is for you!
The All-Ireland Heritage Skills Programme offers a 12-month training programme to develop your skills. Participants will gain hands-on experience in the conservation, repair, and maintenance of historic structures, while also discovering how traditional skills can contribute to shaping and creating new spaces and places. Visit https://kings-foundation.org/.../all-ireland-heritage.../ to find out more.
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Social Economy Enterprise Development Programme
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The closing date for applications is Friday 4th July 2025 From October 2025 to May 2026.
The module will provide students with: a thorough understanding of what constitutes the social economy enterprise sector, the challenges the sector faces, the contribution it can make in addressing a range of societal issues and the supports required and provided to strengthen the sector’s development.
The module will be delivered via a combination of online (the majority) and onsite lectures in TU Dublin, Grangegorman. Information on how to apply is available at: https://www.tudublin.ie/study/professional-development/architecture/
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The Wheel Members - Training
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Community Groups can sign up with The Wheel to access their free training/services.
Information on Trainings available at https://www.wheel.ie/training
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The Department of Rural and Community Development (responsible for the PPN) provides training resources for PPNs. Check out slides on Strategic Planning HERE
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PPN Stakeholders Training
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The online only self-paced training videos programme for PPN stakeholders is provided by Social Justice Ireland on behalf of the Department and is intended for self-directed learning at the learner’s own pace. Social Justice Ireland will provide some support via the webform on each Module page. There are no scheduled classes as part of this training. To register, please complete the Registration Form at the following link: Ireland https://www.socialjustice.ie/register/register-training
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The online only training covers the
following:
- An Introduction to the PPNs (2 Modules)
- Local Government Budgets
- PPNs and Local Government
- Effective Participation in Consultations
- Effective Facilitation
- Strategic Planning
- Measuring Outcomes and Impacts
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This training is available to the following PPN Stakeholders:
- PPN Workers
- PPN Secretariat Members
- PPN Representatives
- PPN Member Groups
- Local Authority Staff
- Elected Councillors
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Sparánachtaí Ealaíontóirí – Fóram Taibhealaíona 2025
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Spriocdháta: Dé hAoine, 4 Aibreán 2025
Tá lúchair ar Ealaín na Gaeltachta a bheith i gcomhpháirtíocht leis an bhFóram Taibhealaíona chun sparánacht a thairiscint do thriúr chleachtóirí sna taibhealaíona sa Ghaeltacht. Cuirfidh na sparánachtaí seo ar chumas ealaíontóirí Gaeltachta freastal ar Chruinniú an Fhóraim i Luimneach, 27–28 Bealtaine 2025 – ócáid dhá lá lán comhrá, inspioráide agus deiseanna líonraithe le mórán ealaíontóirí, oibrithe ealaíon agus eagraíochtaí ó fud na tíre. Chun iarratas a dhéanamh: Ní mór d’iarratasóirí a bheith ina gcónaí i gceantar Gaeltachta. Líon isteach an fhoirm anseo: https://forms.gle/iGUPrDeAdc46vuay9
Tuilleadh eolais: Paul Donnelly: paul@performingartsforum.ie
Marina Ní Dhubháin: m.nidhubhain@udaras.ie
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Scéim Thacaíochta Oiliúna
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Spriocdháta: Dé hAoine, 4 Aibreán 2025
Idir leictreoirí agus tógálaithe, táimid sa tóir ar cheardaithe agus ar dhaoine proifisiúnta sa Ghaeltacht chun a gcuid scileanna a fhorbairt i gcaomhnú fuinnimh ar deontas suas le €2,000.
Más pluiméir, innealtóir, ailtire, nó díonadóir thú, cuideoidh an scéim thacaíochta oiliúna Glasoiliúint leat le díriú ar theicneolaíochtaí fuinnimh in-athnuaite i do chuid oibre. Is le chéile a laghdóidh muid athrú aeráide don todhchaí mhór amach romhainn! Déan iarratas anseo: https://udaras.ie/oiliuint-fostaiocht/oiliuint/
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Ó 21ú go 25ú Aibreán 2025
A chairde, beidh an Club Cásca Mol an Óige ar síul ar an 21ú-25ú Aibreán i gColáiste Cuimhneacháin an Phiarsaigh, Rosmuc Má tá suim ag do ghasúir freastal, caithfidh tú clárú roimh ré trí ríomhphost a sheoladh chuig molanoige22@gmail.com
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Scéim na Scoláireachtaí 2025
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Spriocdháta: 12:00 18 Iúil 2025
*Tuismitheoirí* Tá scoláireachtaí á mbronnadh ag Glór na nGael ar thuismitheoirí atá ag iarraidh tabhairt faoi dhianchúsa Gaeilge. Íocfar €500 leo siúd a chuireann isteach ar an scéim. Beidh Glór na nGael ag glacadh le hiarratais go dtí 12:00 18 Iúil 2025. Tá teacht ar an fhoirm anseo.
*Tá líon na scoláireachtaí teoranta agus moltar gan fanacht go dtí an noiméad deireanach más maith leo iarratas a chur isteach. Tá an scéim á maoiniú ag Foras na Gaeilge. Tá tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ach teagmháil a dhéanamh le hAoife Ní Dhualáin ar aoife@glornangael.ie
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BAILIÚCHÁIN SOGHLUAISTE WEEE
(ÁBHAR LEICTREACH AGUS LEICTREONACH)
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Guide to Supports for People with Disabilities
Treoir maidir le Tacaíochtaí do Dhaoine faoi Mhíchumas
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Galway Rural Development (GRD) has produced this booklet to provide information, guidance and advice on services and supports for children, young people and adults with disabilities in Co. Galway. More info HERE
Treoir maidir le Tacaíochtaí do Dhaoine faoi MhíchumasTá sraith leabhrán acmhainní curtha le chéile ag Forbairt Tuaithe na Gaillimhe agus tá súil againn go mbeidh tú úsáideach. Cliceáil ANSEO
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Start your journey towards independent living! This website is a tool for you to find the information on housing and supports you need to access independent living. Find more information on Home & Supports Hub HERE
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GALWAY COUNTY AGE FRIENDLY PROGRAMME
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Age Friendly Galway County is delivered by Galway County Council and works to improve the services and facilities that our older people have identified as being important to them, and the wider community, as they live healthy and active lives. More info on Age Friendly Galway County HERE
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Ombudsman Monthly Complaints Clinic in Galway
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OTHER ORGANISATION'S NEWSLETTERS:
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Irish Environmental Network HERE
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Health and Wellbeing Newsletter HERE
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Community and Disability Newsletter - Issue HERE
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Age Friendly Newsletter HERE
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ALONE is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home.
To read the latest newsletter from Alone, just click the link below and click in the top corner of the Newsletter to change the page... to read click HERE
Link to Alone website here: https://alone.ie/
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Directory of Services for Older People
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Monday 31st March - Friday 4th April 2025
Join us online each day for brand new Ocean Wonders video, "Draw with Rob" tutorials, Marine Career Profiles for Secondary School students and much more! Click below to see our schedule of live webinar events:
https://greenschoolsireland.org/marine-week-2025/
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Free Global Water Dance Workshops
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Whether you’re an experienced dancer or just love to move, these workshops are a fun and creative way to connect with your body and the theme of water. Workshop upcoming dates:
2nd April 2025: 5:00-6:00pm at Town Hall, Clifden
29th April 2025: 12:00-1:00/1:30pm at Terryland, Galway(Special guest: Laney Mannion-Visual Artist)
The workshops will lead to a relaxed final performance at Interface on June 14th, as part of the Global Water Dances event. This international initiative uses dance to raise awareness about the importance of water conservation.
Workshops are free, but booking is recommended. If you have any questions or would like to book a spot, send an email to Linda via her website:
https://www.lindaschirmer.com/contact/
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The Social Inclusion Forum (SIF) 2025 will be held on Thursday 8th May 2025 in Croke Park, Jones’ Road, Drumcondra, Dublin 3.
The ‘Community Work Ireland(CWI)’ and ‘European Anti-Poverty Network Ireland (EAPN)’ are organising Social Inclusion Forum Preparatory Workshops, in person and online, on Tuesdays 1st, 8th & 16th April 2025. For more information and registration, please see flyer below or visit:
https://eapn.ie/news/social-inclusion-forum-2025-cwi-eapn-ireland-preparatory-workshops/
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The West’s Awake Ardrahan AD 1225‒2025
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Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th April 2025
On the 800th anniversary of the Battle of Ardrahan, Labane Ardrahan Community Development Association invites you to a festival of archaeology, history, art, stories, music and song. Celebrating the medieval origins of Ardrahan, reflecting on conflicts between peoples and creating shared community memories. Booking on Eventbrite at https://westsawakefestival.eventbrite.com
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Easter Flower Arranging Classes
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Sunday 13th April at 11am and 1pm
Glinsk Community Development are hosting Easter 'flower arranging' classes on Sunday, April 13th, at 11am and 1pm. Limited places are available with the cost being €10/person.
To book, email glinskcommunityevents@gmail.com
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"The primary purpose of the PPN is to enable the PPN member groups to input into and have their voices heard within the formal decision-making structures of the local authority.
The PPN is now the main way that local authorities connect with groups active in their area".
(PPN Handbook, 2020)
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- Facilitates the participation and representation of communities.
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Strengthens the capacity of community groups.
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Provides information relevant to community & voluntary, environmental & social inclusion Pillars of the PPN.
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