PPN NEWSLETTER
SEPTEMBER 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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SAVE THE DATE!
Galway County PPN Plenary Meeting
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Tuesday 16th September 2025 - Raheen Woods Hotel, Athenry - Evenig TIme (TBC)
All PPN Members Groups are invited!!!!
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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
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Galway County Council Plenary Meeting is taking place on Monday 22nd September 2025
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Galway Mobile Library September Schedule
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Galway County Council Register of Electors
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As we prepare for the 2025 Presidential Election and the transition to Voter.ie in 2026, Galway County Council is intensifying efforts to clean and update the electoral register.
Electors must now provide their PPSN, Eircode, and date of birth when registering at www.checktheregister.ie, helping to prevent duplicate entries and improve accuracy.
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Galway County Council Integration Team visiting Gort
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Wednesdays 10th and 24th September 2025 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm Gort Family Resource Centre
Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection (BOTPs); International Protection Applicants; Programme Refugees; those with Refugee, Subsidiary Protection, or Permission to Remain status, TJ from Galway County Council Integration Team is visiting Gort Family Resource Centre H91A7XV on Wednesdays 10th and 24th of September 2025 from 2:30pm to 4:30pm. Email: integration@galwaycoco.ie
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GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS NEWS
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Traveller & Roma Placement Programme 2025
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Applications open in September 2025 and will remain open for around 3 weeks
Are you a member of the Traveller or Roma community and interested in building a long-term career in the Civil Service? Pavee Point and Involve CLG are working together to support applicants for the Traveller and Roma Civil Service Placement Programme: a unique 12-month opportunity that could be your first step towards a permanent role in the Civil Service. Positions are currently available in Dublin, Limerick, Athlone, Galway, and Mayo. Shortlisting in October, with interviews in November. Placements will begin in early 2026.
Support Available: You won’t be alone in the process! Two dedicated Programme Liaison Officers are here to guide and support you: Rudolf Simonic (Pavee Point Traveller and Roma Centre, Roma Liaison) rudolf.simonic@pavee.ie Michael Power (Involve CLG, Traveller Liaison) michael.power@involve.ie They’re available to host information sessions and regional workshops once applications open, offering hands-on support with the application process. Learn More: https://publicjobs.ie/en/traveller-roma
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Consultations & Public Engagement
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LOCAL CONSULTATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Galway County Council Affordable Housing - Expression of Interest Survey
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Galway County Council is inviting the public to participate in an online survey to assist in establishing the profile of demand and preferred locations in County Galway for affordable homes. Over time, this information will enable us to apply to the Department of Housing for future funding for Affordable Housing in various towns across the County, based on identified areas of demand. An Affordable Housing Scheme provides houses at a reduced price for eligible applicants, including First Time Buyers and Fresh Start Buyers. The survey will inform the ongoing work of developing affordable housing across the County, in accordance with ‘Housing for All Delivery Action Plan 2022-2026’. The survey can be viewed and completed on the Galway County Council website at www.galway.ie/AHSurvey or www.gaillimh.ie/SuirbheTI and can be completed in both English or Gaeilge.
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This research is a collaborative project between Galway Communities Against Racism and Discrimination (GCARD) and Mr Olaiwola Ogunpaimo, a PhD researcher at the University of Galway. The purpose of this study is to gain a deeper understanding of the experiences of all forms of discrimination across Galway City and County. By gathering real-life experiences from people in the community, we aim to explore the frequency and impact of discrimination affecting marginalised and minority groups. The findings from this research will support a wider advocacy campaign led by GCARD [Galway Communities Against Racism & Discrimination], to promote equality, call out discriminatory behaviours, and drive meaningful change across Galway.
Take the survey here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx...
For further enquiries, please contact Olaiwola Ogunpaimo at: o.ogunpaimo2@universityofgalway.ie
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More Consultations from Galway County Council HERE
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NATIONAL CONSULTATIONS & PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT
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Share Your Perspective: Sustainable Energy Communities Programme
Energy Master Plan Survey
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The SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities (SEC) Programme Team would like to invite you to take a quick survey. You will be asked to provide your perspective on going through the Energy Master Plan Process. Your feedback on your experience will be considered and used to improve the programme for communities. This survey will take 5-10 minutes to complete and it is intended for Sustainable Energy Communities who have completed their Energy Master Plans. To start the survey, please click on the this LINK
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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. More info and link to the survey here: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/ac2cb73e15f14531b2487083bc2c491b
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Community Groups’ Greatest Challenges
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Are you part of a PPN, community group or community organisation? Sligo PPN have partnered with Atlantic Technological University to undertake a piece of research to discover the key challenges facing the sector and what this means to grass roots community activity and volunteering. The survey aims to collect the evidence needed to highlight and stress to Government the challenges faced by community groups. Follow the link here to complete the survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NHFCGGT
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Public consultation on the future of
Basic Income for the Arts
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Closing date: Friday 5th September 2025
A nationwide public consultation on the future of Basic Income for the Arts is now open. As the pilot comes to
an end in February 2026, the public is invited to share their views on the future of the policy.
Have your say via the link: https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/2025-public-consultation-BIA
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Comhairliúchán poiblí maidir le thodhchaí an Ioncaim Bhunúsaigh do na hEalaíona
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Spriocdháta: 5 Meán Fómhair 2025
Tá comhairliúchán poiblí náisiúnta ar thodhchaí an Ioncaim Bhunúsaigh do na hEalaíona ar oscailt anois. Ós rud é go dtiocfaidh deireadh leis an scéim phíolótach i mí Feabhra 2026, tugtar cuireadh don phobal a dtuairimí a roinnt faoi thodhchaí an pholasaí. Cuir do thuairim in iúl tríd an nasc:
https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/2025-public-consultation-BIA
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Public Consultation: Electricity & Gas Networks Sectoral Adaptation Plan (EGNSAP)
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Closing date: Friday 5th September 2025 at 5:30pm
Have your say on plans to protect Ireland’s energy systems from the effects of extreme weather and climate change. Go to Gov.ie/EGNSAP
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Comhairliúchán Poiblí: An Plean Oiriúnaithe Earnála do Líonraí Leictreachais & Gáis
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Spriocdháta: 5 Meán Fómhair 2025 ag 5:30pm
Comhairliúchán Poiblí: Plean Oiriúnaithe Earnála na Líonraí Leictreachais agus Gáis. Abair leat chun córais fuinnimh na hÉireann a chosaint ó éifeachtaí drochaimsire. Roinn a n-aiseolas ar http://Gov.ie/EGNSAP
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Communication Network Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan (SAP)
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Closing date: Friday 12th September 2025 at 5:30pm
Climate change is already affecting Ireland’s communications sector as extreme weather becomes more common, disrupting services and exposing vulnerabilities in infrastructure. To prepare for the future, the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport has developed an updated Climate Change Sectoral Adaptation Plan (SAP) for the Communication Networks sector.
We’re inviting feedback from individuals, communities, businesses and organisations across Ireland to help shape the final version of the SAP.
Have your say at gov.ie/CNSAP
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Plean Oiriúnaithe Earnála um Athrú Aeráide (SAP) don Earnáil Líonraí Cumarsáide
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Spriocdháta: Dé hAoine 12 Meán Fómhair ag 5:30pm
Tá tionchar ag an athrú aeráide cheana féin ar earnáil chumarsáide na hÉireann de réir mar a bhíonn drochaimsir ag éirí níos coitianta, ag cur isteach ar sheirbhísí agus ag nochtadh leochaileachtaí i mbonneagar. Chun ullmhú don todhchaí, tá Plean Oiriúnaithe Earnála um Athrú Aeráide (SAP) nuashonraithe forbartha ag an Roinn Cultúir, Cumarsáide agus Spóirt don earnáil Líonraí Cumarsáide. Táimid ag lorg aiseolais ó dhaoine aonair, pobail, gnólachtaí agus eagraíochtaí ar fud na hÉireann chun cabhrú le leagan deiridh an SAP a mhúnlú. Cuir do thuairim in iúl ag gov.ie/CNSAP
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Survey for Parents of Children with Cerebral Palsy
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Calling all parents and guardians of children with cerebral palsy in Ireland!
Researchers from Trinity College Dublin are conducting a national survey to better understand the lives of children with cerebral palsy - their characteristics, participation in daily life activities, and personal priorities.
Who can participate? Parents or guardians of children with cerebral palsy living in the Republic of Ireland.
Why take part? Your insights will help shape a clearer understanding of life with CP and inform future research and support services. The survey is anonymous and completed online.
How to get involved? Click the link below to take the survey and share your experiences!
https://nursingandmidwifery.fra1.qualtrics.com/.../SV...
For more information, please contact Aoife Ryan at ryana75@tcd.ie
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Committee on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD)
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Closing date: Monday 15th September 2025
The Committee is preparing guidelines on how to address intersecting forms of discrimination against women and girls with disabilities in law, policy and practice. The aim is to further guide States on how to address implementation gaps and to collect a repository of good practices. Inputs will be published in the public webpage and used by the Working Group to create the guidelines.
More information on how to submit here.
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New National Obesity Strategy Consultation
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Closing date: Thursday 18th September 2025.
The Department of Health is developing a New National Obesity Strategy to enable healthier living and improve supports to prevent and treat overweight and obesity. They are seeking the views and opinions of the public on the key objectives for the new strategy and possible approaches to achieve them. The views and opinions collected will be considered and used to inform the further development of the strategy.
Have your say here: https://www.gov.ie/.../public-consultation-on-a-new.../
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National Consultation: Strengthening the Voice of Older People
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Climate Conversations 2025 Consultation
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Closing date: 22nd September 2025 at 5.30pm
The Climate Conversations 2025 is now open. People across the country are invited to have their say on how we can all play our part in securing our sustainable future. Government, communities, industry and individuals each have a part to play to help Ireland shift to a carbon-neutral future. We want to hear how we, as a government, can engage, enable and empower people to take action and realise the potential of moving towards carbon neutrality. An online questionnaire is now open where people can give their views on the harm associated with climate action, their feelings towards climate change, the perceived impact of different climate beneficial actions and, as a nation, how we are performing.
For more information, please visit: https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/consultations/climate-conversations-2025-consultation
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Public Consultation on a Potential Ban on Commercial Sunbed Use in Ireland
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Closing date: Friday 3rd October 2025
Minister Murnane O’Connor has launched an online public consultation seeking the views and opinions of the public and industry on a proposed ban on commercial sunbed use in Ireland. gov.ie/SunbedsPublicConsultation
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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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Arts Council Strategic Funding 2026
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Closing date: Thursday 4th September 2025 at 5.30pm
Are you an arts organisation with a long term vision for creative impact? The Arts Council’s Strategic Funding programme is now open for 2026!This is core funding for organisations that play a critical role in Ireland’s cultural life supporting high quality work, public engagement, and artistic development across all art forms. Who should apply? Organisations with a strong track record and strategic contribution to the arts in Ireland including theatres, festivals, galleries, music ensembles, dance companies, and more. Need help with your application? At Grant Wise Advisors, we can support you with strategic planning, funding applications, and compelling narratives that speak to the Arts Council’s priorities. Email us at info@grantwiseadvisors.com to book a consultation. For more information and applications please visit Strategic Funding 2026 - The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon
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Galway County Council Environment Section
Anti Dumping Initiative Funding 2025
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Closing date: 5th September 2025
Have a favorite armchair etc. that just needs some TLC? Here’s an opportunity to have it Re upholstered! We’re running a lottery where 8 applicants can have an item reupholstered to the value of €800. Email environment@galwaycoco.ie, include name, address, phone number and photos of item.
Note: Costs over €800 must be covered by the applicant. No Leather furniture.
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European Social Fund + (ESF)
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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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Geoheritage Grant Funding 2025/26
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Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2026
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Closing date: Friday 26th September 2025
Grants are available of up to €50,000 for the conservation and protection of historic buildings, as well as grants of up to €20,000 available under dedicated stream for owners of thatched buildings. Applications can be made to your relevant Local Authority no later than 26 September. Read more on how to apply here: https://bit.ly/4lNASKE
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Arts and Disability Connect Scheme Round Two 2025
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Closing date: Tuesday 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. Arts and Disability Connect includes New Work, Research and Reflection, Mentoring, and Training awards for individual artists with disabilities.The Arts and Disability Connect scheme is funded by The Arts Council / An Chomhairle Ealaíon Council and managed by Arts & Disability Ireland. Guidelines and application forms for each award are available at buff.ly/vNHxhP9, or visit https://buff.ly/KKYEUcl for more information about the scheme and applicant support. For further information or any queries, please email connect@adiarts.ie
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Closing date: Thursday 23rd October 2025
Working for equality, inclusion and non-discrimination in the EU? Get ready to apply! Focus areas include:
♦ Preventing discrimination and racism ♦ Promoting diversity management and inclusion at workplaces
♦ Preventing discrimination against sexual and gender minorities and promoting equality ♦ Supporting public actors in combating intolerance Especially for non-profit and public organizations.
Profit-oriented actors can join as partners. More info: https://urly.fi/3Szi
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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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Certificate in Enterprise and Community Development
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Starting in September 2025
EQUAL Ireland, in partnership with Atlantic Technological University (ATU), is now enrolling for our Certificate in Enterprise and Community Development — a fully funded, part-time online programme for people aged 30 or under. Apply now: www.equalireland.ie or online here Contact us: empowered@equalireland.ie
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Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Galway
2025 Upcoming Workshops
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Employment Skills and English Language Courses – Online
(part of the Irish Red Cross AMIF-funded programming)
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Starting in mid-September
The Irish Red Cross, in collaboration with FIT, is organising Employment Skills and English Language Courses. The projects are funded by the Irish Red Cross and co-funded by the Government of Ireland and the European Union.?
Employment Skills Courses: Classes are scheduled to commence in mid-September. Each course will consist of 6 classes and will run 1 day a week for 6 weeks. If you are interested in participating in this programme, please complete the 'Expression of Interest' form. Access the form here
Language Skills Courses: Classes are scheduled to commence in mid-September, each course will run for 10 weeks. If you are interested in participating in this programme, please complete the 'Expression of Interest' form. Access the form here
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Western Region Drug & Alcohol Task Force (WRDATF)
Training September to December 2025
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Thursdays 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th September & 2nd and 9th October, 9.30am - 12.30pm each day Online
This hands-on, online programme is designed for Galway-based early-stage creative entrepreneurs (including jewellery makers, fashion designers, textile artists, painters, card makers, photographers, printers, and all relevant creative disciplines) who want to build a full-time business from their creative skills and passion. Book now at https://galwayleo.clr.events/.../138415:the-creative-leap...
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Open Water Swim Series for Women
A Guided Introduction to Sea Swimming
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Next meetings: 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!
Register via Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1427151471469?aff=oddtdtcreator
Questions? Email us at: galwayactive@galwaycoco.ie
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Starting Wednesday 10th September 2025 - Every Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00 Galway's Living Bog Centre, Montbellew H53TN67
Calling all Community Groups, Individuals and anyone interested in mindfulness and our Living Bog. For booking and more information get in touch with us via gtcomountbellew@gmail.com or 090 967 9765
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Art Tutoring with Nick Tuttle
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Starting Wednesday 10th September 2025 - Every Wednesday 15:30 - 17:30 Oughterard Youth Cafe
Camp Street Oughterard H91 RRF3
New Class starting in September for all in Secondary School. €40 for the term. To book your place
please WhatsApp 086 194 7271 or email developmentofficer@clannrescentre.com
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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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Starting Thursday 11th of September 2025
Know Your Rights Programme - from 11 September 2025, global law firm DLA Piper, in collaboration with the Irish Refugee Council, will launch a free, eight-week legal education initiative for refugees and people seeking protection in Ireland: Weekly virtual sessions (1 hour); Delivered in English; Access available in multiple languages: French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Arabic, Persian. Topics include:
♦Irish Legal System, ♦Data Privacy & Cybersecurity, ♦Consumer Rights, ♦Housing Law, ♦Employment Rights, ♦Accessing the Labour Market (with Deloitte), ♦Interview Skills & Public Speaking, ♦Access to Healthcare.
Participants who complete the programme may be considered for the Deloitte Aspire 'Skills for Business' Programme, which includes career development sessions and potential six-month work placements in professional services. To register interest, scan the QR code or visit the link here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx...
To read information on the programme in French, Spanish, Ukrainian, Arabic or Persian, visit our Linktree and click the first link. linktr.ee/galwaycountyintegration
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Mountain Skills 1 for Women
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Thursday 11th & Friday 12th September 2025 - from 9.30am to 5.00pm each day Letterfrack, Connemara, Co. Galway - €60! - Includes annual membership to Mountaineering Ireland
Ready to explore the mountains with confidence? Whether you're a complete beginner or someone who’s relied on others for navigation and planning, this course is your gateway to becoming a self-sufficient and safe hillwalker. The course is run over full 2 days, is valued at €180 – Now just €60! Includes annual membership to Mountaineering Ireland - For bookings or info: galwayactive@galwaycoco.ie
Register via Eventbrite to secure your spot and become a member of Mountaineering Ireland - Link here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/1622437507259?aff=oddtdtcreator
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Saturday 13th September 2025 - Oughterard Courthouse
At the workshop, attendees will learn the basic of stick puppets and decorate the head with their preferred headwear with Tutor Rose Minnema. Book now: clanninfo@gmail.com
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Wild Food & Foraging - Free Community Education Course
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Saturday 13th September 2025, 10am - 2pm - Woodford Heritage Centre H62 HP57
A free Wild Food & Foraging course taking place on 13/9/2025 from 10am-2pm at the Heritage Centre, please email galwayroots@gmail.com or contact 090 974 9309 (office hours) to register.
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Down Syndrome Ireland
Upcoming Education Webinars
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All webinars will support parents, teachers, and other professionals working with children with Down syndrome at the different stages of their education journey.
Education Webinars & Seminars for September 2025 will include:
NCSE/DSI Information Webinar – 16th September – 7pm
Maths For Life – 23rd September – 7pm
Question & Answer Advice Webinar 30th September – 7pm
For more info please visit: https://downsyndrome.ie/resources/upcoming-webinar/
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Starting a Business in Ireland for Refugees and Asylum Seekers in East Co.Galway
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Starting Wednesday 17th of September 2025 from 10am to 12pm - Online
Information on how to start your own business in Ireland will be presented during a FREE online course starting on Wednesday, the 17th of September. This course is open to refugees and asylum seekers living in Co. Galway (excluding the city). For more information, please contact Michael at mburke@grd.ie
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Heritage Keepers - Free Workshops and Grants
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Closing date: Tuesday 30th September 2025 at 12:00am
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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Arts and Disability Connect, Babhta II 2025
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Oscailte d’iarratais ón 18 Lúnasa go dtí an 7 Deireadh Fómhair 2025
Cuireann an scéim Arts agus Disability Connect dámhachtain ar fáil d'ealaíontóirí aonair faoi mhíchumas.
Tá dámhachtain ar fáil ar son meantóireacht agus oiliúint a fháil, saothair nua a chruthú agus am a chur ar leataobh ar son taighde agus machnamh a dhéanamh. Tá foirm iarratais aguc crítéir ar fáil ar www.adiarts.ie
Má tá ceisteanna agat faoin scéim, téigh i dteagmháil le connect@adiarts.ie
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Sceideal Leabharlann Soghluaiste na Gaillimhe i mí Mheán Fómhair
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Spriocdháta d'iarratais: Dé hAoine, 5 Meán Fómhair 2025
Tá an Clár Cumasú oscailte anois do mhná a bhfuil cónaí orthu i gceantair Ghaeltachta na Gaillimhe, Mhaigh Eo, Dhún na nGall, Chiarraí, Chorcaí, Phort Láirge agus na Mí chun iarratas a dhéanamh.
EMPOWER Tús: Cuir isteach anseo
Mná a bhfuil smaoineamh luathchéime acu (níos lú ná 18 mí) atá ag iarraidh a ngnó a bhunú nó a fhás.
EMPOWER Fás: Cuir isteach anseo
Mná a bhfuil ag treorú gnó atá ag saothrú ioncaim (18 mí níos mó) ag iarraidh scála agus fás.
Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais, tabhair cuairt ar: https://empowerprogramme.ie/how-to-apply/
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Ó Déardaoin an 11ú go dtí Dé Domhnaigh an 14ú Meán Fómhair 2025
Bain úsáid as na cóid QR le níos mó eolas a fháil!
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Oíche Chultúir Chontae na Gaillimhe 2025 – Oíche Dár Saol
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Dé hAoine an 19 Meán Fómhair 2025
Tugann Oíche Chultúir Chontae na Gaillimhe cuireadh duit páirt a ghlacadh in imeachtaí speisialta ar fud Chontae na Gaillimhe Dé hAoine an 19 Meán Fómhair ó 4pm go dtí déanach. Is ócáid náisiúnta í an Oíche Chultúir, ag ceiliúradh gach a bhfuil mar chuid de shaibhreas agus éagsúlacht an Chultúir in Éirinn inniu, ag ceangal daoine le gníomhaíochtaí cultúrtha go háitiúil agus go náisiúnta. Mar chuid d’Oíche Chultúir Chontae na Gaillimhe 2025, beidh breis agus 50 imeacht ar siúl i mbailte agus i sráidbhailte ar fud an chontae. Mar gheall ar thacaíocht leanúnach Chomhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe agus na Comhairle Ealaíon, tá na gníomhaíochtaí go léir ar fáil don phobal saor in aisce.
Le haghaidh tuilleadh eolais, tabhair cuairt ar https://culturenight.ie/
Lean cainéil mheáin shóisialta Oíche Chultúir Chontae na Gaillimhe le haghaidh an eolais is déanaí. Instagram: @culture_galway Facebook: @galwaycountyculturenight X: @galway_culture
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Scéim Forbartha na nEalaíon 2025
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Dáta deiridh: Déardaoin 25 Meán Fómhair 2025, 5 i.n.
An bhfuil tú ag smaoineamh ar iarratas a dhéanamh ar Scéim Forbartha na nEalaíon i mbliana chun togra nó gníomhaíocht ealaíon d’ardchaighdeán a chur ar siúl sa Ghaeltacht? Is é an chéad spriocdháta eile d’iarratais ná 25 Meán Fómhair 2025. Tabhair faoi deara go bhfuil mionleasuithe déanta ar an scéim an babhta seo. Má tá tú ag ullmhú d’iarratais, bí cinnte go léann tú an treoir agus an fhoirm iarratais leasaithe atá ar fáil anois ar shuíomh Ealaín na Gaeltachta. Maoiniú ar fáil: idir €1,000 agus €15,000 Tuilleadh eolais ar fáil ag www.ealain.ie
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Dáta deiridh: Leanúnach-Uasmhéid mhaoinithe: €1,000
Is é misean Ealaín na Gaeltachta ná na healaíona comhaimseartha agus traidisiúnta a fhorbairt agus a chur chun cinn sa Ghaeltacht. Díríonn tosaíochtaí straitéiseacha Ealaín na Gaeltachta 2023-2027 ar cheithre mhórtheideal: Pobal, Ealaíontóirí, Óige agus Eagrais.
Tá Scéim Síol oscailte do ghrúpaí agus do dhaoine aonair lasmuigh de chomhthéacs oideachais foirmeálta sna ceantair Ghaeltachta. Tabharfar tús áite do thograí atá á reáchtáil go hiomlán as Gaeilge.
Teagmhálacha:
Ceara Conway 091 503 100 c.conway@udaras.ie
Tá tuilleadh eolais le fáil anseo:
https://ealain.ie/tacaiocht-ata-ar-fail/
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Dáta deiridh: Leanúnach-Uasmhéid mhaoinithe: €1,000
Tá an Scéim Oiliúna oscailte d’ealaíontóirí, d’eagrais nó
do dhaoine aonair atá ag forbairt nó ag cur chun cinn na
n-ealaíon sa Ghaeltacht.
Tacaíonn an Scéim le deiseanna oiliúna agus traenála
a bhaineann le cleachtas agus le gairm sna healaíona
a fhorbairt agus le deiseanna um chumasú agus dea-chleachtas a fhorbairt in earnáil na n-ealaíon sa Ghaeltacht.
Tacaíonn an Scéim le hoiliúint ghairmiúil nó
le caighdeán gairmiúil a bhaint amach.
Teagmhálacha:
Ceara Conway 091 503 100 c.conway@udaras.ie
Tá tuilleadh eolais le fáil anseo:
https://ealain.ie/tacaiocht-ata-ar-fail/
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BAILIÚCHÁIN SOGHLUAISTE WEEE
(ÁBHAR LEICTREACH AGUS LEICTREONACH)
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Gort Cancer Support Group
Marie Keating Foundation’s Survive &Thrive Programmes
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From 17th September to 22nd October 2025 Wednesdays - 10am – 1pm
Hollyblue House, Gort Cancer Support Group CLG, Garrabeg, Gort, Co. Galway, H91 WFP8
Gort Cancer Support Centre is delighted to be working alongside the The Marie Keating Foundation to bring their empowering Survive & Thrive Programme to Hollyblue House this September. This free 6-week programme is designed to support those who have completed cancer treatment and are navigating their ‘new normal’. It offers: ♦ Supportive discussions on emotions, stress & anxiety ♦ Guidance on managing fatigue & other symptoms ♦ Help with changing nutritional & physical activity needs ♦ A welcoming space to connect, learn & grow with others who’ve had similar experiences.
Register now – places are limited: https://mariekeating.ie/.../survive-and-thrive-programme.../
For more information, please contact Fiona: fsullivan@mariekeating.ie
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Belong To & Pieta - Counselling Service for LGBTQ+
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Community Law & Mediation: Free Legal Advice Clinics Online
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If you need to book into our free legal advice clinics, we have good news for you. You can now book our free legal advice clinics online on our website. All you have to do is fill in our form, and we will ring you about your enquiry. To book into a clinic or to find out if your query is a legal query, click here: https://communitylawandmediation.ie/book-free-legal-advice/
*Please note, it may take up to 48 hours to receive a phone call from CLM. If you do not receive a phone call within 48 hours, please call us on 01 847 7804.
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Galway Rape Crisis Center's (GRCC)
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RESOURCE ALERT! The Galway Rape Crisis Centre (GRCC) offers face-to-face counselling, support, advocacy and information to anyone who has experienced rape, sexual assault or childhood sexual abuse, whether the incident happened recently or in the past. You can access full details of all of the centre's services via the link below and in our stories: https://www.westbewell.ie/.../galway-rape-crisis-centre.../
HELPLINE: 1800 355 355 helpline@grcc.ie
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Esker House Domestic Abuse Support Service
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1800 66 22 88 A 24-hour freephone helpline is open day and night, because we know that courage doesn’t follow a schedule. We support women and children impacted by domestic abuse through:
• Crisis accommodation and refuge
• Emotional support and advocacy
• Court accompaniment
• Safety planning and referrals
• community-based support
For more info, please visit https://www.eskerhouse.ie/
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Macra Club - Social Outlet for Young Adults
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Guide to Supports for People with Disabilities
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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
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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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Tosaigh ar do thuras i dtreo maireachtála neamhspleách!
Is uirlis é an suíomh Gréasáin seo chun an fhaisnéis a theastaíonn uait a fháil maidir le tithíocht agus tacaíochtaí chun rochtain a fháil ar mhaireachtáil neamhspleách. Faigh tuilleadh eolais ar an Mol Baile & Tacaíochtaí ANSEO
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UNIVERSAL CLASS: Caring for Seniors
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Are you caring for a family member at home and would like further support? Universal Class, Inc. has over 600 courses available for free with your library card including a class on caring for seniors. There is a class for almost any interest, so check it out on the Galway County Council website or enquire with your local librarian today!
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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
Read Directory of Services for Older People Online 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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Age Friendly Newsletter HERE
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ALONE is a national organisation that enables older people to age at home. ALONE Newsletter HERE
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Community and Disability Newsletter - Issue HERE
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Desmond O’Halloran Music Weekend
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From Friday 29th to Sunday 31st August 2025 - Inishbofin, Co. Galway
Welcome to a weekend full of music to celebrate the life and legacy of singer, musician, performer and islander Desmond O’Halloran. Traditional Irish music can be heard in sessions all around the island throughout the whole weekend. For more information please follow the link below: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084137379416#
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Launch of The Green Market
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Opening on Friday 29th August 2025 - Moycullen village
The Green Market, a not-for-profit community enterprise, will open in Moycullen village, right beside the Moycullen Bookshop. The Green Market provides Galway's only permanent indoor market, it is open every Friday and Saturday 10am to 5pm (the market also provides an art gallery, and performance space).
Their mission is to support people to live more sustainably. Furthermore, TGM will also provide Galway's first Repair Cafe, where the public can bring broken household items to see if they can be fixed by the market's volunteers. Supporting a more circular economy and at the same time reducing costs for people (they also provide a teddy bear and doll hospital in the Repair Cafes!). And lots more initiatives are on the way, such as Community Cinema Sundays, and a Halloween Costume Swap Day! Finally, workshop facilitators can hire the space during the week for classes. For example, in September they have Art Classes for kids and adults, Crafting Classes for kids, and a parent and toddler 'Play and Create' workshop. Keep an eye out on their social media for upcoming events, they are on FB as The Green Market and on Insta as An Margadh Glas.
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Employer Information Event:
The benefits of hiring people with disabilities
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Information Session on danger and impact of
Japanese Knotweed on properties and biodiversity
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Thursday 4th September at 7 pm - Lettermullen Community Centre - Co. Galway H91CH7X
A great opportunity to learn about this invasive species and methods for controlling it.
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From Friday 5th to Sunday 7th September 2025 - An Spidéal, Co. Galway
Féile John Ford is a unique cultural festival held in An Spidéal, Co. Galway, celebrating one of Hollywood’s greatest directors. The festival celebrates John Ford’s films and legacy with classic screenings, live music, panel discussions, storytelling workshops, and a themed exhibition. For more info, please visit: https://www.feilejohnford.com/
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Free Talk on Galway’s Lifting Stone Tradition
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Saturday 6 September 2025 from 2pm to 3pm - Galway City Museum
On Saturday 6 September kettlebell-lifting world record holder, David Keohan (as seen on RTE’s Tommy Tiernan Show), will give a free talk on the Lifting Stone Tradition in Ireland at Galway City Museum.
Like Scotland, Iceland, and the Basque region, Ireland has a strong tradition of lifting large, cumbersome stones as a rite of passage to manhood. The tradition was particularly strong in Co. Galway and is recalled in Liam O’Flaherty’s 1937 short story ‘The Stone’ in which an old Aran islander perishes striving to lift the stone he once raised in the vigour of his youth.
The event is free of charge, but advance booking is essential as places are limited. For further details or to make a booking, please contact the Museum on (091) 532 460 or by email to Museum@GalwayCity.ie. Suitable for adults and young people aged 12+
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Registration closes on 7th September 2025
From Tuesday 23rd to Tuesday 30th September 2025
European Week of Sport is happening from 23rd–30th September, and we’ve got an amazing line-up of events — from online courses to regional festivals, CPD workshops, and the exciting launch of our 8-week basketball programme Together, let’s make sport accessible, empowering, and full of joy Stay tuned for updates! Registration closes 7th September!
Find an event near you! To find an event near you please click here - European Week of Sport - Events Map To register an event from your NGB, LSP, community groups or club please click here
More info https://www.sportireland.ie/participation/european-week-of-sport/find-an-event-near-you
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FREE TALK! Rathgurreen: What We Found This Summer
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Tuesday 9th September 2025 at 8pm - Maree Community Centre
A chance to see results from a recent excavation at Rathgurreen Ringfort with Archeologist Dr. Michelle Comber and Dr. Noel McCarthy. For those who can't make the in-person talk on the 9th...
https://www.abartaheritage.ie/excavations-at-rathgurreen.../
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Wednesday 10th September 2025 from 10am to 2pm at St Fursa’s Hall, Headford.
Join Solas Family Resource Centre for a FREE Women’s Health Day! A wide range of health and wellbeing services will be available on the day, including: Free Blood Pressure & Diabetes Checks Free HIV Testing by Sexual Health West Free Hearing Tests by Chime Mental health support and advice from Mental Health Ireland, Pieta House, and Solas Counselling Service.
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Cleggan Fringe Festival 2025
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48th Clifden Arts Festival 2025
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From Wednesday 17th to Sunday 28th September 2025 -
Nestled in the heart of Connemara, the Clifden Arts Festival has long been a beacon of culture, creativity, and community spirit. Since its humble beginnings in 1977, the festival has grown from a small gathering of local artists and performers into one of Ireland’s most anticipated cultural events, attracting talent and audiences from across the globe. Community participation remains at the heart of the festival’s ethos.
Local schools, businesses, and residents come together each year, creating a vibrant atmosphere that
defines the festival. For more info, please visit: http://clifdenartfestival.ie/
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Friday 19th September 2025
Culture Night Galway County invites you to take part in special events throughout Galway County on Friday 19th September from 4pm until late. Culture Night / Oíche Chultúir is a national moment, celebrating all that makes up the richness and diversity of Culture in Ireland today, connecting people to cultural activities locally and nationally. Culture Night Galway County 2025 will see over 50 events taking place in in towns and villages across the county. Due to the continued support of Galway County Council and the Arts Council, all activities are available to the public free of charge. For more info, please visit https://culturenight.ie/
Follow Galway County Culture Night social media channels for updates.
Instagram: @culture_galway Facebook: @galwaycountyculturenight X: @galway_culture
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Culture Night
Singing of the Soul
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Friday 19th September 2025 from 7pm to 9pm Mount Carmel Monastery, Loughera H62 AV62
A Group Singing Workshop with Community Choir Director Roisin Mulliez. To book scan the QR code.
For more info, please visit https://culturenight.ie/
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Culture Night
Where Light Lingers
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Friday 19th September 2025 from 9pm - Kylemore Abbey, Connemara
Where Light Lingers is an immersive light, performance and sound experience at Kylemore Abbey in Connemara. After dusk, wander illuminated pathways and discover site-specific art: ambient soundscapes, soft illuminations and close-up performances. Learn more https://culturenight.ie/
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Closing date for registration: Friday 19th September 2025
SEE Social Enterprise Exchange are running Social Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 this September in the Midlands Regions. The competition is open to schools across the Just Transition region - Laois, Offaly, Longford, Westmeath, Roscommon and East Galway. For more details on the competition, click here: https://socialenterpriseexchange.ie/
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SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Week 2025
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From Friday 19th to Sunday 28th September 2025
Ireland’s fourth SDG (Sustainable Development Goals) Week is taking place this year from 19-28 September. SDG Week forms part of the wider European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) which this year, will run from 18 September – 8 October. Last year, ESDW saw over 4000 events taking place across 39 countries, with almost 200 events held across Ireland.
For more information on sustainable development, SDG week and ideas for taking part, please go to: https://www.gov.ie/.../sustainable-development-goals/...
Queries can be sent to SDGs@dcee.gov.ie
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Wednesday 24th September 2025 at 7pm - Emerald Ballroom, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway
GRD's next Nature Network Event is taking place in the Emerald Ballroom, Ballinasloe, at 7pm on 24th September - All are welcome to come along to find out how YOUR community can be more environmentally friendly. To learn more, contact Emily, SICAP Climate Action Officer, on 087 413 1248
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Misleór: Nomadic Cultures Festival
Tending the Flame: On the Road to Justice and Reparation
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From Thursday 25th to Sunday 28th September 2025
Misleór 2025, Europe’s only festival of nomadic cultures, returns to Galway City from 25–28 September, followed by a special programme at the iconic Ballinasloe Horse Fair. Now in its seventh year, the festival shines a light on the traditions, art, and activism of Irish Travellers and nomadic communities from across Europe and beyond. The 2025 theme, “Tending the Flame: On the Road to Justice and Reparation”, focuses on identity, resistance, memory, and the collective journey toward equity and recognition. For more info, please visit https://www.misleor.ie/
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Weekend in the Hills: Festival of Traditional Crafts
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Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th September 2025 Slieve Aughty Hills - Loughrea, Co. Galway.
A weekend Festival for Adults and Families. A weekend of craft learning and community building.
Come learn a skill, soak up the culture, have fun and make everlasting friendships!
For more info, please visit: https://www.celtnet.org
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SICAP "In Our Words" Event
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Thursday 2nd October 2025 10:00 – 16:00, registration opens at 09:00 Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone
You are invited to join us at our SICAP “In Our Words” Event – an inspiring showcase of community led Social Inclusion projects and initiatives supported by the Government of Ireland, European Union and the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, and shared through the voices of those with lived experience. This event aims to create a shared sense of purpose among stakeholders and open the door to meaningful collaboration to improve social inclusion and community initiatives. We promise a dynamic event focused on lived experience, innovative initiatives, and collaborative approaches to building more inclusive communities. Please note numbers are limited (maximum of two per organisation). Register as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. Register now A waiting list will be in operation when capacity at the venue is reached. Please email any queries in relation to the event to: drcd_events@drcdg.gov.ie
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