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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Welcome to Claire Connolly
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Claire Connolly started in June as the Galway County PPN Resource Worker covering Mary Mullen's leave. Claire is looking forward to working with Silvana Falasca (Support Worker) and all involved with County Galway PPN, continuing the delivery of the 2025 Work Plan. Claire’s background is in banking, a qualified Financial Advisor with a Diploma in Wealth Management. In recent years Claire joined Galway City Council gaining experience in the Housing Department (H.A.P.) and for over the past four years in Galway County Council as administrator in the Rural, Community Development & Integration Department (Arts office).
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Public Participation Networks National Annual Report 2023
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Public Participation Networks Roadmap
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From Department of Rural and Community Development
Public Participation Networks latest news - read more HERE..
An updated edition of a resource guide aimed at ensuring that marginalised and disadvantaged communities have opportunities to participate in local planning and decision-making has been launched.
'A Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making'
Read more HERE. Digital Version of the Guide is HERE.
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Council & Government News
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GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL NEWS
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Galway County Council Plenary Meeting is taking place on Monday 21st July 2025
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Congratulations to the new Galway County Council
Cathaoirleach and Leas Cathaoirleach
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Congratulations!!
At the Galway County Council Annual General Meeting held on Friday 20th June 2025, Cllr. David Collins was elected as Cathaoirleach and Cllr. Mary Hoade was elected as Leas Cathaoirleach for Galway County Council for 2025/20026.
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Galway County Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2024 - 2030
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Galway County Council has launched its new Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2024–2030, a first-of-its-kind strategy in Ireland that fully integrates natural, built, and cultural heritage with biodiversity goals. Unveiled at the Marine Institute in June 2025, the plan addresses key challenges like climate change and biodiversity loss through actions such as habitat protection, invasive species management, and heritage education. It also empowers communities to record, preserve, and celebrate local traditions. This new plan builds on the success of the 2017–2022 strategy, including digitising 40,000+ graveyard records and reviving Barn Owl populations. More details HERE
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GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS NEWS
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Call for Expressions of Interest for 2025-2026 SDG Champions Programme
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Closing date: Wednesday 30th July, 2025 at 5pm
The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, is now seeking Expressions of Interest for participants in the 2025-2026 SDG Champions Programme. Established in 2019, the SDG Champions Programme is a non-funded programme, developed to raise public awareness of the SDGs and to demonstrate, through best practice examples provided by the SDG Champions, that everyone in society can make a contribution to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. Under the Programme, the Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, will appoint several organisations as SDG Champions for a period of 18 months, from September 2025. The organisations will be selected from a wide range of sectors of Irish society, representing the commitment to sustainable development across the public, private, community, voluntary, youth and NGO sectors. Applications are sought from all organisations and groups, big and small, who would like to act as an advocate for the SDGs and a good practice example of how to promote and progress the SDGs. Applications will be accepted from organisations/groups based in the Republic of Ireland. This can include cross-border, multi-national organisations with Irish operations. We encourage all eligible organisations and groups to apply. All Expressions of Interest must be received by 5pm, Wednesday 30th July, 2025. For more info please visit: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/15491/
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Consultations & Public Engagement
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LOCAL CONSULTATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Rinville Park Public Consultation
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Thursday 3rd July 2025 from 2.00pm to 7.00pm at Oranmore Library, Main Street, Oranmore
Galway County Council, supported by Cunnane Stratton Reynolds, is launching an exciting project to explore your priorities to help shape the future of the much loved Rinville Park in Oranmore. Throughout the remainder of 2025, the project team will be active in Oranmore getting in touch with local community groups and users of the Park. This is an opportunity to share your views on what you love about Rinville and what improvements can be made to the area. A number of engagement events are planned beginning in early July. The first event will be to meet with the community on Thursday 3rd July from 2.00pm to 7.00pm at Oranmore Library, Main Street, Oranmore. All members of the community are invited to come along to find out more about the project and share their views on Rinville Park
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Pedestrian Crossing at Creggs, Co Galway
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Closing date: Friday 4th July 2025 at 5pm
Galway County Council proposes to install a pedestrian crossing, subject to available funding at Creggs, Co Galway (Road Number R-362). The works will include the installation of a raised controlled pedestrian crossing, lighting, advance warning signage & associated road markings. Drawings showing the proposed works are available online on https://consult.galway.ie/en/consultation/notice-section-38-%E2%80%93-pedestrian-crossing-creggs-co-galway and may also be inspected, during normal opening hours, from Wednesday, 18th June 2025 to Friday, 4th July 2025 at: Ballinasloe Municipal District Civic Offices, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Representations relating to the above-mentioned proposed works may be made in writing to the Senior Executive Engineer, Galway County Council, Ballinasloe Municipal District, Civic Offices, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway, H53 A7K7, or electronically via https://consult.galway.ie/
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South Galway Swift Survey: Ballinasloe, Loughrea and Portumna
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BirdWatch Ireland, with the support of the Heritage Council is to carry out a swift survey in Ballinasloe, Loughrea and Portumna. The Swift (Apus apus) is a summer visitor to Ireland, flying in all the way from southern Africa where it spends the winter. It’s a well-known bird in towns and cities, loved for its amazing flying skills and unique way of life. Swifts mostly live around built-up areas because they need buildings to nest and raise their chicks. They are a red listed bird and their populations have declined significantly in Ireland in recent years. If your community group would like to get involved or learn more, please email tadcock@birdwatchireland.ie
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More Consultations from Galway County Council HERE
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NATIONAL CONSULTATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Ireland's Independent COVID-19 Evaluation
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Closing date: Monday 14th July 2025
Ireland's Independent COVID-19 Evaluation is examining how Ireland managed the pandemic. It wants to hear how the pandemic impacted you, your family, work or community. The insights gathered will inform the Evaluation’s final report, a comprehensive, evidence-based analysis to help Ireland prepare more effectively for future emergencies.
Complete the survey here: https://www.covid19evaluation.ie/share-your-experience/
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Public consultation on the development of the
Fourth Cycle Water Action Plan 2028-2033
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Closing date: Friday 25th July 2025
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage invites members of the public to make their submissions, observations and comments on the timetable and work programme for the development of Ireland’s fourth-cycle Water Action Plan 2028 – 2033.
This is the first of three public consultation stages related to the three-year development of the Fourth Cycle Water Action Plan. Find out more http://bit.ly/40pjWjX
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Share Your Perspective: Sustainable Energy Communities Programme
Energy Master Plan Survey
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Horizon Europe project E-SPF digit - Survey
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Fostering Ecosystem-Based MSP in the Celtic Sea
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The Marine Institute - Foras na Mara (MI) have an ongoing project that aims to assess how to foster Ecosystem-Based Marine Spatial Planning in the Celtic Sea.
The MarinePlan project (https://www.marineplan.eu/) is particularly interested in examining how Marine Spatial Planning and Marine Protected Area processes are managed in existing governance regimes, what governance challenges are experienced by key stakeholders, and how these might be addressed within new governance arrangements. The MI have completed their analysis and are seeking feedback on their assessment and proposed recommendations – published as a Story Map. They invite you to read this material and to participate in a short online questionnaire – which is attached to the above link – to provide feedback on their analysis. The survey will take no more than 10 minutes. Your participation would significantly contribute to their final recommendations. More info and link to the survey here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ac2cb73e15f14531b2487083bc2c491b
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Enhancing Inclusive Entrepreneurship Supports in Ireland
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Enterprise Ireland is gathering insights from under-represented and minority communities to better understand the barriers to accessing business supports. Your voice can help shape more inclusive supports across Ireland. The questionnaire is anonymous and confidential and used for internal research only.
Take the questionnaire here: https://www.alojo.ie/barriers
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Shape the Agenda for Women in Physical Activity, Exercise and Sport in Ireland
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Are you aged 18+ and have a perspective on women and girls' sport, physical activity or active living?
We want to hear from you! The purpose of this survey is to establish research priorities for women's sport on the island of Ireland in order to provide directions for future research and knowledge translation initiatives. To take part and help shape the research agenda click on the following link: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...
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Study on Deposit Return Scheme Accessibility
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Open Public Consultation on the next Gender Equality Strategy 2026 - 2030
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Closing date: Monday 11th August 2025
Gender inequalities still persist across Europe in key areas like employment, political participation or care responsibilities. We need to take further action to achieve a true Union of Equality. Keen on setting out the vision for the next Gender Equality Strategy?
To take part in the European Commission’s open public please visit: https://europa.eu/!gMKrc9
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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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Professional Development Award for Artist aged 50+ from Age & Opportunity
Emerging Artist Award for Artist aged 50+ from Age & Opportunity
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Stone Walls and The Grass is Green
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Deadline for Stage 1 submissions is Monday 21st July 2025 at 12 noon - Budget: €41,000
Open Call: ‘Stone Walls and The Grass is Green’ Per Cent for Arts Commission Claregalway Co. Galway commissioned by Galway County Council
The Public Art Working Group welcome submissions from artists who's practice is in stand alone Permanent Visual Artworks. This commission will be sited at The Nine Arch Bridge, an important heritage site in Claregalway Village. This commission will also require that the artist engages with a local community in the development of these permanent artwork(s) for Claregalway, Co. Galway.
Learn more & apply: https://visualartists.ie/.../open-call-stone-walls-and.../
Applicants can make enquiries regarding the commission to Rina Whyte, email rinawhyte@yahoo.com or by telephone + 353 87 238 9591.
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LAWPRO's Water Heritage Day Grants Scheme
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Closing date: Friday 25th July 2025 at 4pm.
Community groups are invited to host events to celebrate Water Heritage Day 2025. Whether it’s a river walk, lakeside talk, or a creative local history project, there are plenty of ways to get involved!
A total of €30,000 is available through the scheme. Water Heritage Day takes place on Sunday August 24th as part of Heritage Week and in partnership with The Heritage Council.
Contact your local Community Water Officer before applying: https://bit.ly/3ZJGvR5
Apply here: https://bit.ly/4nh3Ljh
Register your Heritage Week event: https://bit.ly/3G6nFNq
You can also submit your event to be considered for a Water Heritage Award!
More info: https://bit.ly/44o2DC3
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Energy For Generations Fund
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Closing date: Thursday 14th August 2025
As a leading Irish organisation with deep roots in the community dating back to 1927, ESB is committed to playing a role in addressing some of the key social issues facing Ireland today.
The Energy for Generations Fund sees over €1 million per year disbursed across a range of community and issues-based initiatives through a bi-annual fund to charities working in the areas of social inclusion relating to access to education as well as access to employment, and homelessness. The aim of the Energy for Generations Fund is to maximise the impact of our social investment in disadvantaged communities, by taking a more strategic approach to effect sustainable change aligned to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The fund also aims to leverage skills and knowledge within the company to bring about viable and positive outcomes. Only project proposals from charities delivering supports and services impacting on communities located on the island of Ireland are considered. Charities working in the areas of social inclusion, access to education, access to employment, and homelessness can apply to the fund. For more information, please visit https://esb.ie/who-we-are/our-story/efg-funds
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Closing date: Wednesday 17th September 2025 at 5.00pm Brussels time
Are you interested in funding opportunities for projects aimed at strengthening cooperation between towns and municipalities across Europe? This call aims to promote intercultural dialogue by bringing people of different nationalities and different languages together and giving them the opportunity to participate in common activities. Proposals must involve municipalities from at least 2 eligible countries of which at least one is an EU Member State.
For more info please visit: https://ec.europa.eu/info/funding-tenders/opportunities/docs/2021-2027/cerv/wp-call/2025/call-fiche_cerv-2025-citizens-town-tt_en.pdf
Application link HERE
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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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University of Galway's Education & Employment Transition Programme (ETP)
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From July 1st to 17th |Tuesdays to Thursdays | 11:00am – 4:00pm University of Galway campus
The Access Centre, in partnership with the University of Sanctuary and the Galway Traveller Movement, is running a free skills-building programme from July 1st to 17th, open to members of the Traveller and Roma communities who are looking to build digital skills, grow confidence, and take steps toward education or employment. Participants will have access to: ♦Digital skills training ♦Legal rights workshops ♦Career and education guidance ♦Traveller culture and history sessions ♦Creative media experiences including podcasting, radio, and film ♦Engagements with the Zoology Department and Galway Community Circus
♦A certificate of completion.
This programme is open to individuals aged 17+ who are interested in returning to education, pursuing further training, or preparing for future opportunities. Lunch provided, places are limited, register now using this link:
https://forms.office.com/e/BHau8gqVKx
For more information: Email: Elaine.m.ryan@universityofgalway.ie Phone: 091 493 553
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Buggy Buddies – 6-Week Outdoor Exercise Programme Athenry
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Starts: Wednesday, 2nd July 2025 - 10am – 11am Athenry
Looking to ease back into fitness after having a baby? Join us for Buggy Buddies, a fun and supportive 6-week outdoor exercise programme designed especially for parents and postpartum mums!
Led by personal trainer Helen Daly, this class is gentle and suitable for all fitness levels — no babysitter needed, just bring your buggy and your baby!
Cost: €20 for 6 weeks or €5 per session (Pay As You Go) Free places available — no questions asked if cost is a barrier. Pre-registration is required
Participants must be at least 6 weeks postpartum and have medical clearance to exercise.
Register now https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1370903783119?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Farm Walks 2025
Sustainable Cattle Grazing in the Uplands for Nature and Wildfire Prevention
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Saturday 5th July 2025, 11am - 1:30pm Loughatorick South, Moyglass, Loughrea - H62 YX44
Farm Walk with Nia O’Malley, Beef Farmer, Co. Galway BOOK HERE
This will be a 2.5 hour (approx.) visit to the farm and will include a walk around with the farmer, a look at some of the habitats/species, as well as the livestock and/or crops. Feel free to engage with the farmer about how they manage the land in support of nature. These walks are for farmers and people with an interest in farming for nature. They are meant to be an interactive knowledge exchange. These walks are non-profit but a booking fee is necessary to minimise no-shows. It costs €12 to register and all funds are circulated back into the farming community. Dogs are not welcome. You will be turned away if you arrive with one.
For more information, please visit https://www.farmingfornature.ie/events/farm-walks/
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Open Water Swim Series for Women
A Guided Introduction to Sea Swimming
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Sunday 6th July, Saturday 9th August, Sunday 7th September, Saturday 4th October 2025
1-hour sessions, Ladies Beach, Salthill, Galway
Discover the Joy of Open Water Swimming! Learn open water safety & confidence, discover the physical & mental benefits of sea swimming, explore swimming as a sport, practice breathwork & mindfulness, learn how to care for our marine environment, enjoy a hot drink & chats with like-minded women after each session!! Join this empowering swim series designed especially for women aged 16+ — no experience needed! Whether you're a total beginner or just curious, this is your chance to explore the sea in a safe, supportive, and fun environment. Register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1427151471469?aff=oddtdtcreator Questions? Email us at: galwayactive@galwaycoco.ie
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The Wheel: Boost Your Corporate Donors, Volunteers & Impact
with Benevity and the Irish Online Giving Foundation
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Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG)
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7 Meetings/Field trips between July–November 2025 (evenings and weekends)
Julius Silvan is organising a Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG) focused on climate- and biodiversity-resilient forestry & farm systems — including agroforestry, timber marketing, woodland establishment, and more. 7 Meetings/Field trips between July–November 2025 (evenings and weekends), Learn through peer-to-peer field visits. Get paid €80 per meeting (up to €560 total)
Open to forestry owners or landowners planning to establish woodland.
First session at the Slieve Aughty Centre Kylebrack, Co. Galway.
Limited spaces — to express interest or get more info: julius@silvanua.ie | 087 345 7982
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Carmichael presents: Good Governance Awards 2025
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Closing date: Thursday 11th of September 2025
Win training up to the value of €240 by entering the Good Governance Awards!
Nonprofits with an annual income of less than €100,000 win 1 free place on a training course of their choice for entering the awards and win 2 additional training places if they are shortlisted to win.
Find out more and enter https://goodgovernanceawards.ie/
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Heritage Keepers - Free Workshops and a Grants
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Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 12:00am ------- check the date what is for
Heritage Keepers is a free programme for primary schools and community groups across Ireland that empowers participants to delve into their built, cultural and natural heritage and provides funding to allow them to take positive local action!
Groups - free workshops and a grant for a local project and fieldtrip worth up to €1350, and
Primary schools - free workshops and up to €850 for a project and fieldtrip! Apply at heritagekeepers.ie
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The Wheel Members - Training
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Community Groups can sign up with The Wheel to access their free training/services.
Information on Trainings available at https://www.wheel.ie/training
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The Department of Rural and Community Development (responsible for the PPN) provides training resources for PPNs. Check out slides on Strategic Planning HERE
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PPN Stakeholders Training
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The online only self-paced training videos programme for PPN stakeholders is provided by Social Justice Ireland on behalf of the Department and is intended for self-directed learning at the learner’s own pace. Social Justice Ireland will provide some support via the webform on each Module page. There are no scheduled classes as part of this training. To register, please complete the Registration Form at the following link: Ireland https://www.socialjustice.ie/register/register-training
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The online only training covers the
following:
- An Introduction to the PPNs (2 Modules)
- Local Government Budgets
- PPNs and Local Government
- Effective Participation in Consultations
- Effective Facilitation
- Strategic Planning
- Measuring Outcomes and Impacts
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This training is available to the following PPN Stakeholders:
- PPN Workers
- PPN Secretariat Members
- PPN Representatives
- PPN Member Groups
- Local Authority Staff
- Elected Councillors
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Déardaoin 3 Iúil 2025 ag 7.30in
Beidh ‘Pop Up Gaeltacht’ do chainteoirí Gaeilge ar siúl i Regans, Cluain Bú, ar an Déardaoin, 3 Iúil, ag 7.30in.Is é an smaoineamh atá taobh thiar den imeacht seo ná spás a chur ar fáil do dhaoine chun bualadh le chéile agus taitneamh a bhaint as comhrá neamhfhoirmiúi ar feadh uair go leith nó mar sin.Tar isteach don chomhrá agus fan le haghaidh an cheoil thraidisiúnta ina dhiaidh sin. Fáilte roimh chách!
Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais: Forestry Knowledge Transfer Group (KTG)https://gaeltachtaneachreidh.ie/pop-up-gaeltacht-i-regans/
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Oíche Chultúir sa Ghaeltacht 2025 - cuir imeacht ar siúl!
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Spriocdháta d'iarratais: Déardaoin 3ú Iúil 2025
Fáiltíonn Ealaín na Gaeltachta roimh iarratais ó dhaoine aonair agus ó ghrúpaí ar mian leo imeacht a eagrú
a bheidh ar siúl sa Ghaeltacht mar chuid d’Oíche Chultúir 2025. Fáiltíonn muid roimh iarratais a thugann deis don óige a bheith rannpháirteach agus ceiliúradh a dhéanamh ar a gcultúr. Uasmhéid maoinithe: €1,000
Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais: chuigealain@udaras.ie
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Scéim Sparánachta d’Ealaíontóirí 2025
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Spriocdháta d'iarratais: Déardaoin 17 Iúil 2025.
An ealaíontóir gairmiúil thú atá ag maireachtáil sa Ghaeltacht, agus ag feidhmiú trí mheán na Gaeilge?
Ar mhaith leat am a chur ar leataobh i dtreo barrfeabhais a chothú i do chleachtas ealaíne? Más ea, déan iarratas ar an Scéim Sparánachta d’Ealaíontóirí 2025.Tá an scéim dírithe ar ealaíontóirí Gaeltachta in aon réimse cleachtais ealaíne agus atá ag aon staid dá gcleachtas gairmiúil. Tuilleadh eolais ar www.ealain.ie
Tá an Scéim Sparánachta á reáchtáil ag Ealaín na Gaeltachta agus á chómhaoiniú ag Údarás na Gaeltachta agus An Chomhairle Ealaíon.
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Scéim na Scoláireachtaí 2025
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Spriocdháta: Dé hAoine 18 Iúil 2025 12:00
*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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Gradaim na Gaeltachta 2025
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Spriocdháta: Dé hAoine 25 Iúil 2025
Tá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag lorg iarratais ó choistí agus eagraíochtaí pobail ar fud na Gaeltachta do Ghradaim na Gaeltachta 2025. Is deis iontach í seo chun aitheantas a fháil ar an obair mhór atá á déanamh i do phobal – bíodh sé i gcúrsaí timpeallachta, turasóireachta, fiontraíochta, obair leis an aos óg nó seirbhísí pobail. I mbliana, tá gradam speisialta nua á thabhairt isteach: Gradam Phádraig Uí hAoláin, in ómós d’fhear a chaith a shaol ag obair ar son phobail na Gaeltachta. Bronnfar é ar an ngrúpa is mó a léiríonn sárobair dheonach i bpobal na Gaeltachta. Déan iarratas anseo: https://udaras.ie/pobal/gradaim-na-gaeltachta/
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Duais Amharclannaíochta na Gaeilge
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Dáta deiridh: Déardaoin 31 Iúil 2025 ag 17:30
Tacaíonn Gradam Amharclannaíochta na Gaeilge le tionscadail ealaíonta sonracha san amharclannaíocht, ó fhorbairt drámaí go cruthú amharclannaíochta go léiriúcháin mhórscála agus camchuairteanna. Díríonn sé ar a chinntiú gur féidir le níos mó daoine taitneamh a bhaint as eispéiris amharclannaíochta ardchaighdeáin sa Gaeilge ar fud na tíre.
Tuilleadh eolais: https://artscouncil.ie/funding-opportunities/irish-language-theatre-award/
Beidh seisiúin eolais á reáchtáil ag Aisling Nic Artáin, Ceann na nEalaíon agus na Litríochta Gaeilge, ar an 10 Iúil chun plé a dhéanamh ar Ghradam Amharclannaíochta na Gaeilge. Beidh seisiún i mBéarla ag 11:00-12:00 agus beidh seisiún i nGaeilge ag 15:30-16:30, agus beidh taifeadadh den dá sheisiún ar fáil ina dhiaidh sin.
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BAILIÚCHÁIN SOGHLUAISTE WEEE
(ÁBHAR LEICTREACH AGUS LEICTREONACH)
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Disabled Women Ireland
"Online Social Chat"
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Tuesday 1st July at 7pm - Online
Disabled Women Ireland are getting together for an hour of casual conversation, connection, and good vibes on Zoom. It's a chance to catch up, meet other disabled folks, and just have a laugh together. Want to come along? Email disabledwomenireland@gmail.com for the Zoom link.
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Starting Monday 7th July 2025 11:30am, Letterfrack
FORUM Connemara are very pleased to announce the launch of a Dementia Café for Letterfrack with the support of the HSE and Healthy Galway. The Café which will be held in the Wild Goat Café Letterfrack will provide a friendly, welcoming space for people living with dementia and their carers, to meet and socialise while enjoying activities with a cuppa and some nibbles.
Please contact Kathleen Aspell if you would like to know more about the café: 087 241 4169
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Tuesday 8th July 2025 at 2pm
Please come along to Oughterard Community Centre on Tuesday at 2pm to talk with local Gardaí, learn how to protect yourself from scams, online and in your home.
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Understanding Overthinking in Depression, OCD and Generalised Anxiety Disorder
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Wednesday, 9th July (12-1pm)
Join us for our free webinar exploring the complex role of overthinking in mental health. This session will delve into how rumination, intrusive thoughts, and excessive worry are different in depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) aware.ie/webinars/upcoming-aware-webinars/
Can't make it live? Sign up anyway and we'll send you the recording.
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Macra Club - Social Outlet for Young Adults
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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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BLÁS
Exhibition by Niamh Daniels and Pat Byrne
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Connacht Fleadh 2025 - Ballinasloe
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From 29th June to 6th July 2025 - Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
The Connacht Fleadh will celebrate the rich musical heritage of the region and is set to attract talented performers and visitors from across Connacht and beyond. The Connacht Fleadh serves as a crucial qualifying event for competitors aiming to secure their place at Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann, making it a key milestone for musicians, singers, and dancers from across the province. For more info, please visit https://www.connachtfleadh.ie
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Finding Diamonds in the Sky
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July 2nd–4th (2:30–4:30 PM) July 7th & 9th (2:30–4:00 PM) Final Performance: July 12th July 2025
Calling All Young Dancers (Ages 10–12)! Unleash your inner star at the "Finding Diamonds in the Sky" Dance Workshop with choreographer Siobhan Flanagan Workshop Dates: July 2–4 (2:30–4:30 PM) July 7 & 9 (2:30–4:00 PM) Final Performance: July 12 at the Westside Arts Festival Limited spots!
Booking essential: westside@galwaycoco.ie Must attend all sessions + performance.
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From Thursday 3rd July 2025
Booking is essential and can be done so through the following link: bit.ly/44gTCvw
If you require further information, please contact ballinasloegroup8@gmail.com or
phone 087 7378729.
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Aleen Cust Memorial Symposium
Cultivating Change in Veterinary and Farming Practices
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Friday 4th July 2025 · 9am - 5pm - Mountbellew Agricultural College, Co. Galway H53WE00
Welcome to the Aleen Cust Memorial Symposium! Join us at Mountbellew Agricultural College for a day filled with insightful discussions, exhibitions, vintage machinery and networking opportunities. This symposium honors the legacy of Aleen gCust, a pioneer in agricultural science. Don't miss this chance to connect with experts in the field and gain valuable knowledge. To book the conference, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/aleen-cust-memorial-symposium-tickets-1396540834229?
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Glenamaddy Community Garden
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Saturday 5th July 2025 from 10am Glenamaddy Boyounagh Heritage Project Ballyhard Glenamaddy
Great day out coming up in Glenamaddy Community Garden!
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National Play Day 2025!
Power of Play
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Saturday 5th July 2025, 12noon - 2pm - Tuam Palace Grounds
This year’s theme celebrates the incredible ability of play to support individual growth, build connections, and bring communities together. Play bridges gaps, sparks joy, and helps create vibrant, inclusive spaces for everyone. What’s in store? ♦Galway Community Circus ♦Drumadore ♦Face-painting ♦Free ice cream ♦ Orienteering ♦And more! This event is funded by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality and Galway County Council. Learn more: https://www.galwayactive.ie/event/11/national-play-day
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Weekend in the Hills: Festival of Traditional Crafts
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Saturday 5th and Sunday 6th July 2025 Slieve Aughty Hills - Loughrea, Co. Galway.
A weekend Festival for Adults and Families. Camping and glamping is available and organic lunch is included in the weekend. A weekend of craft learning and community building. Come learn a skill, soak up the culture, have fun and make everlasting friendships! Once known as Weekend in the Woods, this popular two day event is now in its second decade! Those attending the events, spend one or two days (depending on the craft) learning their chosen skill. Most students go home with a finished piece, although this is not the objective of the event. The aim is to teach the techniques and skills needed to go home and pursue the craft or subject studied over the weekend. It is an immersive weekend experience set in the Slieve Aughty hills near Loughrea, Co. Galway. For more info, please visit: https://www.celtnet.org/weekend-in-the-hills
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Sunday mornings July 6, August 17 and August 24 2025
GCH is hosting taster sessions over the Summer, aimed at kids with autism or intellectual disability, ages 7-15, who might like to try out athletics in a gentle, low-demand environment, with small numbers.
These sessions will take place at the University of Galway athletics track on Sunday mornings July 6, August 17 and August 24. Children taking part would need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian. If you are interested, please contact our inclusion officer Eoin Daly at gchinclusion@gmail.com
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South Galway Bay Music Festival 2025
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From Friday 11th to Sunday 13th July 2025 - Ballinderreen GAA Grounds, Co. Galway. H91 TC65
Don't miss an unforgettable weekend, tickets selling fast South Galway Bay Music Festival 2025. Marquees & Wooden Dance Floors, Fully Licenced Bar, Food Vendors, Festival Buses available, Parking Available. More info, buy tickets and Line-Up + Times: https://www.southgalwaybaymusicfestival.ie/
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Galway International Arts Festival 2025
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17th Annual Joyce Country Challenge
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Saturday 19th July 2025 Joyce Country, Connemara
Lake District Hillwalking Club are hosting their 17th Annual Joyce Country Challenge this month in aid of Galway/Mayo hospice foundations. To register and for more information: Call 086 228 7282 / 087 217 7869 or Email: lakedistricthillwalkingclub@gmail.com or check out www.lakedistricthwc.com
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From 21th to 25th July 2025 at The Family Centre (TUSLA Building) Sports Hall, Dublin Road, Tuam.
Join Galway Community Circus for summer camps in Tuam! Two camps are available:
Toddler Circus (1–4 years with adult) – July 21–24, 10–11:30am
A fun and engaging experience for toddlers and their grown-ups to explore movement, balance, and creativity together! Activities include: Simple balancing, Basic juggling, Hand-eye coordination games.
All inspired by circus arts and designed to be age-appropriate!
Flea Circus (5–7 years) – July 21–25, 1–4pm
An exciting opportunity to explore circus techniques in a playful and engaging environment! Activities include: Balancing & juggling, Creative movement & games, Crafts, environmental awareness, and teamwork.
For more details and to book, visit: galwaycommunitycircus.com/youth-circus/camps
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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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