Galway County
Public Participation Network
Galway County PPN (Public Participation Network) has been established to enable people and community groups in Co Galway to have a say on issues that concern them. These Public Participation Networks (PPNs) are new structures for public engagement and participation in Local Government in each Local Authority area.
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Call for the creation of a Corrib Forum
The Who’s Who in the Corrib event last Saturday, 2nd September in Claregalway, heard calls on the need for a…
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PPN September 2023 Newsletter
PPN September 2023 Newsletter Dear PPN Members, Please see below our September 2023 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is…
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Who’s Who in the Corrib – Working together for Better Water Quality
Who’s Who in the Corrib – Working together for Better Water Quality On Saturday, September 2nd at 11am, an…
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Minister Joe O’Brien officially announces bursaries for professional Community Work education
From Department of Rural and Community Development Published on 28 July 2023 Last updated on 28 July 2023 • Community workers supported to get…
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PPN July / August 2023 Newsletter
Dear PPN Members, Please see below our July / August 2023 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed…
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New initiatives to drive climate action in the cultural sector
14 June 2023 Minister Martin announces new funding and plan to support cultural organisations to reduce carbon emissions Catherine Martin,…
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PPN June/July 2023 Newsletter
Dear PPN Members, Please see below our June/ July 2023 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info…
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Our Living Islands: Minister Humphreys launches National Islands Policy and Action Plan
From Department of Rural and Community Development Published on 7 June 2023 ambitious new 10-year policy along with 80-point action plan to…
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Kilcornan Walking Trails, Officially Opens to visitors
The Kilcornan Trails, located in Clarinbridge, were officially opened this week, following development work over the past two years. The…
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NATIONAL AGE FRIENDLY AWARDS 2023
Each year a local authority hosts the Age Friendly Awards and Wexford County Council are hosting the National Awards event…
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GALWAY’S COMMUNITY GROUPS HONOURED AT CATHAOIRLEACH’S AWARDS 2023
Community groups from across County Galway gathered last night at the Meadowcourt Hotel in Loughrea for the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards…
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Galway County Council Announces Appointment of First-Ever Biodiversity Officer for the County
Galway County Council Announces Appointment of First-Ever Biodiversity Officer for the County and welcomes the allocation of funding of €105,000…
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PPN Workers Retreat
On the 27th and 28th of April Resource and Support workers from PPNs across Ireland attended the wonderful Hodson Bay…
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The Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2023 / Gradaim Phobail an Chathaoirligh 2023
The Cathaoirleach's Awards 2023 Cllr. Michael ‘Moegie’ Maher, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, is delighted to launch the Cathaoirleach’s…
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CLÁR 2023: €7.85 million funding for community and sports facilities
Specific measures also target cancer care transport, community first responders and off-shore islands Almost €8 million in fresh funding has…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces almost €8 million in funding for community and sports facilities
From Department of Rural and Community Development Published on 29 March 2023 2023 CLÁR Programme to deliver hundreds of projects nationwide grants…
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Minister Heather Humphreys launches 2023 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition celebrating 65 years of transforming communities
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, in association with the Managing Director of SuperValu, Ian Allen, have…
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March Newsletter out now!
Dear PPN Members, Please see below our March 2023 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on…
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Connected Project Webinar Thursday, 23rd March @ 7pm
The Connected project, supported by Pobal, and bringing together the collective expertise of communities in Ireland engaging in sustainability launched…
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Minister Joe O’Brien announces fresh funding call for groups that support disadvantaged
Call for applications under Community Services Programme (CSP) Programme benefits groups providing services and creating employment for disadvantaged Workshops to…
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PPN February Newsletter Out Now!
Dear PPN Members, Please see below our February 2023 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on…
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Annual Report 2022
Galway County PPN are proud to share our Annual Report for 2022. 2022 was another busy year for the PPN,…
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Minister Joe O’Brien urges community groups to join Public Participation Networks as national awareness campaign launched
New public awareness campaign for Public Participation Networks (PPNs) launched Call for community groups to join PPNs and have greater…
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An Taisce National Spring Clean 2023
The National Spring Clean campaign which is organised by An Taisce is now open for registration at https://nationalspringclean.org/. Galway County…
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Minister Joe O’Brien launches new Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making
New resource guide will support consultation and engagement at local level Focus on ensuring the most marginalised are consulted…
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Our Rural Future – Minister Humphreys and Minister Joe O’Brien launch the €50 million Community Recognition Fund
Major initiative to support communities that have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries Funding for sports clubs, community organisations,…
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January Newsletter out now!
Dear PPN Members, Please see below our January 2023 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on…
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PPN December Newsletter out now
Dear PPN Members, Please see below our December 2022 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €27 million to combat dereliction and breathe new life into rural towns and villages
Media release Wednesday, 14th December 2022 Largest ever investment under Town and Village Renewal Scheme Former Banks, Ballrooms, Courthouses,…
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Minister Humphreys and Tánaiste announce over €33 million to upgrade 278 Community Centres nationwide
Largest ever capital investment in Community Centres Grants of up to €300,000 provided Extensions to Existing Centres, Energy Efficiency…
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Galway County PPN makes Litter Management Plan Submission
on December 5th 2022 Galway County PPN submitted its Submission on the Galway County Litter Management Plan 2023-2025 following an…
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Minister Humphreys and Tánaiste announce over €33 million to upgrade 278 Community Centres nationwide
Media Release Thursday 8th December 2022 Largest ever capital investment in Community Centres Grants of up to €300,000…
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Galway County PPN visits Municipal District meetings
Galway County PPN have begun a series of presentations at Municipal District meetings across the County to address stakeholders,…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys launches Embracing Ireland’s Outdoors
PRESS RELEASE: 28 November 2022 Ireland’s first ever National Outdoor Recreation Strategy Over 2.7m visitors take part in outdoor…
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New €3 million creative climate action fund launched by Government
Friday, 25th November 2022 Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and Minister for the Environment,…
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Report from Joint Oireachtas Committee on Disability Matters
Enhancing participation of people with disabilities With this report, the Committee considers how the participation of people with disabilities in different…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys and Minister English launch Ireland’s first ever National Hub Summit
Number of remote working hubs to pass 300 in major new milestone Almost 10,000 users now on Connected Hubs platform…
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PPN November Newsletter out now!
Dear PPN Members, Please see below our November 2022 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on…
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Ministers Humphreys and Joe O’Brien announce €10 million Fund to support parish halls and community centres with energy bills
PRESS RELEASE! 18 Nov 2022 New Community Support Fund to assist thousands of community groups across the country Support…
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Minister Joe O’Brien announces over €44 million for the Government’s Social Inclusion Programme
Media Release 16th November 2022 Minister Joe O’Brien announces over €44 million for the Government’s Social Inclusion Programme An increase…
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Our Rural Future: Minister O’Brien opens Rural Ideas Forum focused on A Socially Inclusive Rural Ireland
Media Release 15th November 2022 Latest in the series of engagements under Our Rural Future discussing the challenges and…
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Ministers Humphreys, O’Brien, Chambers and Rabbitte announce €54.5 million package to support disadvantaged communities and vulnerable groups
Media Release Tuesday, 8th November 2022 44 initiatives to be rolled out under Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2023 Projects to…
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Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien launch €10 million Fund to support community and voluntary groups with energy costs
PRESS RELEASE 13 Nov 2022 Financial supports to be paid out to groups as early as end of 2022…
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EPA Campaign: “Plan Your Festive Food” to avoid Food Waste Social Media Toolkit
About Stop Food Waste The EPA’s Stop Food Waste programme is the national food waste prevention campaign, providing guidance and…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €115million for 23 Landmark Rural Regeneration Projects nationwide
Media Release, Thursday, 10 November 2022 Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €115million for 23 Landmark Rural…
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National Tidy Towns Competition Results 2022
A huge congratulations to the 45 Tidy Towns Groups who entered the National Tidy Towns Competition in 2022 and have…
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Healthy Galway / Galway Sport Partnership Inclusive PA Equipment Grant available
Inclusive PA Equipment Grant available! Healthy Ireland is a government led initiative aimed at improving the health and wellbeing of…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces details of new €180 million LEADER Programme
Interested groups invited to apply to deliver 2023-2027 LEADER Programme Total of €180 million available to support rural communities…
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New Fines Introduced for the Misuse of Disabled Parking Permit
Minister Naughton Announces fines for 16 road safety offences to double from October 27 2022 ANTI-SPEEDING 26.10.2022 Fine for speeding to…
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Minister O’Gorman invites applications to the Parent Peer Support Fund
Minister O’Gorman invites applications to the Parent Peer Support Fund. Thursday 20 October €50,000 will be made available for…
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Minister O’Brien addresses 4th National Public Participation Network Annual Conference
Conference taking place in Portlaoise over two days Public Participation Networks, with 18,000 community groups nationwide, facilitate participative democracy in…
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Galway County PPN supports unique Initative: WHO’S SHE GALWAY
On Saturday 8th October 2022, Galway County PPN supported the organization of a unique event aimed at bringing women across…
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October Newsletter out now!
Dear PPN Members, Please see below our October 2022 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on…
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Minister Joe O’Brien officially launches Values and Principles for collaboration and partnership working with Community and Voluntary Sector
Values and Principles co-developed with the sector Foundation for engagement between the state and community and voluntary organisations Minister…
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Galway County PPN Plenary
On Tuesday 27th September 2022 Galway County PPN held its first in-person Plenary event since the Covid Pandemic. The members…
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Galway Disability Forum mark May Way Day 2022
On Friday 30 September, the Galway Disability Forum invited its members to join them in marking Make Way Day 2022.…
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September Newsletter out now!
Dear PPN Members, Please see below our September 2022 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on…
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Public Participation Network Structural Review- Resource Workers Submission
Further to the publication of Mazars Structural Review of the Public Participation Network – Report, the Department of Rural and…
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Working with Nature Workshops September 2022
Working with Nature Workshops September 2022 Free in person and online workshops available this September in Connemara National Park and…
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Galway County Public Participation Network meets Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD
Press Release Monday 12th September 2022 Galway County Public Participation Network meets Minister for Community Development and…
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Minister Joe O’Brien announces the continuation of the Community Services Programme Support Fund in 2022 with additional funding of almost €1 million
Media release Friday, 9th September 2022. Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O’Brien…
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Positive Ageing Week 2022
Positive Ageing Week 2022 Seachtain na Aosaithe Dhearfaigh 2022 25 September - 1 October 2022 Positive Ageing Week celebrates…
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €7.4 million for 175 community projects nationwide
Media Release Monday, 15th August 2022 Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €7.4 million for 175 community projects nationwide …
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PPN August Newsletter Out Now
Please see below our August 2022 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on events, funding and…
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Historic Day as the First Meeting of the Irish Language Services Advisory Committee convened today
Historic Day as the First Meeting of the Irish Language Services Advisory Committee convened today Government Chief-Whip and Minister of…
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Call out for Positive Ageing Week -September 26 – 30, 2022
Positive Ageing Week 2022 is an opportunity to shine a light on all the positive contributions of older people in…
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July Newsletter out now!
Dear members of Galway County PPN, Please see below our JULY 2022 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always,…
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Structural Review of PPNs 2022
Out now! The Department of Rural and Community Development has published and a report which reviews the current…
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Climate Consultation now open!
The Climate Conversation 2022 is now open. People across the country are invited to have their say on how…
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PPN June Newsletter out now!
Dear members of Galway County PPN, Please see below our JUNE 2022 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is…
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Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards 2022
Contribution of Community Groups recognised at Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2022 After an absence of a few years, community & voluntary…
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PPN May Newsletter out now!
Dear members of Galway County PPN, Please see below our May 2022 Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is…
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PPN Training Series: Sustainable Living – Building Community & Climate Resilience
Sustainable Living - Building Community & Climate Resilience PPN Training Series with Alfred Decker Over a series of 8…
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Community Centre Investment Fund
PRESS RELEASE. Registration now open for new Community Centre Investment Fund - Minister Humphreys. All interested applicants must register online…
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PPN April Newsletter Out Now!
Dear members of Galway County PPN, Please see attached our April Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed…
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The Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2022
Cllr. Peter Keaveney, Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, is delighted to launch the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2022, to acknowledge and…
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Interagency Group Launches LGBTIQ+ Resource Pack
Galway LGBTIQ+ Interagency Group launches Resource Pack for Supporting LGBTIQ+ Communities. LGBT+ Resource Pack
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Disability Participation Survey
Galway County Council, in partnership with Galway County PPN and its Disability Forum, invites People with Disabilities to take part…
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PPN March Newsletter
Dear members of Galway County PPN, Please see attached our March Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed…
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Galway County Council invites applications for 2022 – Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS).
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys launches €15 million Fund to support Outdoor Adventure Activities Outdoor Recreation and Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS)…
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PPN February Newsletter out now!!!
Dear members of Galway County PPN, Please see attached our February edition of the PPN Newsletter. The PPN Newsletter,…
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January Newsletter out now
Dear PPN members, Wishing you all a very Happy New Year! We are delighted to share with you our first…
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PPN December Newsletter Out Now!
Dear Galway County PPN, We are delighted to share our latest PPN Newsletter with you! The PPN Newsletter,…
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Community Monuments Fund 2022
Applications Due February 8th 2022 Galway County Council in conjunction with the National Monuments Service, Department of Housing, Local Government…
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PPN November Newsletter Out Now!
Dear Galway County PPN, We are delighted to share our latest PPN Newsletter with you! The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed…
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Galway County Energy Master Plan
Have your say in the drafting of Galway’s first Energy Master Plan for our County The Green Recovery Working Group…
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PPN October Newsletter Out Now!
Dear Galway County PPN, We are delighted to share our latest PPN Newsletter with you! The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on events,…
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Social Inclusion Week 2021
Social Inclusion Week 2021 Closing Date is 5.00 p.m. on Thursday 8th October 2021 Social Inclusion Week for…
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Social Enterprise Capital Grants Scheme 2021
Closing Date is 5.00 p.m. on Friday 15th October 2021 Galway County Council through the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invites…
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Make Way Day 2021
Galway County Disability Forum invites you to join us for an online event to highlight the importance of accessibility in…
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Land Use Management Workshops
Latest PPN Training - Land Use Management Talk Series with Feidhlim Harty. Every Tuesday @ 7pm From 5th October -16…
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PPN September Newsletter Out Now!
Dear Galway County PPN, We are delighted to share our latest PPN Newsletter with you! The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on events,…
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Positive Ageing Week 2021 – Small Grants Scheme
Positive Ageing Week 2021 will be held from 27th September to 1st October inclusive, and is an opportunity to shine a light on all…
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Street Scape Enhancement Measure 2021
Galway County Council is pleased to announce a Streetscape Enhancement Measure under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme 2021. Our…
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Positive Ageing Week 2021 – Nominate your older hero!
Who is Your Older Hero? Positive Ageing Week 2021 27th September - 1st…
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Online Healthy Food Made Easy Courses
There will be two online Healthy Food Made Easy programmes starting Tuesday 14th September, one in the morning and one…
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Remember If They Poop, You Scoop: Anti-Dog Fouling Campaign
Galway County Council continues to receive complaints regularly regarding the issue of dog fouling in the county from members of…
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PPN August Newsletter Out Now!
Dear Galway County PPN, We are delighted to share our latest PPN Newsletter with you! The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on events,…
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July Newsletter Out Now!
Dear Galway County PPN, We are delighted to share our latest PPN Newsletter with you! The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with…
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Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Elections now open!
The purpose of the LCDC is to draw on the knowledge and experience of the public and private sectors to…
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Summer School Training for Community Groups
Trainings for Community Groups on GDPR, Charities Governance Code and Board Roles and Responsibilities About this event: The Galway County…
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June Newsletter out now!!
Dear Galway County PPN, We are delighted to share our latest PPN Newsletter with you! The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with…
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Community Heroes honoured at Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards for 2020
In keeping with the “new normal”, community and voluntary groups, individual volunteers, the Chief Executive and Elected Members of Galway…
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HEALTHY IRELAND FUND (round 3)
Funding to improve cooking/kitchen equipment in community-owned facilities. Healthy Ireland is a government led initiative aimed at improving the health…
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Community Enhancement Programme 2021
Closing Date is 5.00 p.m. on Tuesday 22nd June 2021 Galway County Council through the Local Community Development Committee…
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1916 Bursary Fund is now open for applications
The 1916 Bursary Fund is now open for applications. Who can apply? The Bursaries are targeted at new entry students…
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May Newsletter Out Now!!
Dear Galway County PPN, We are delighted to share our latest PPN Newsletter with you! The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with…
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Bealtaine Festival 2021
The Bealtaine Festival is a month-long opportunity to inspire and celebrate creativity as we age and the theme for this…
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COVID-19 Stability Fund 2021
Ministers Humphreys, McGrath and O’Brien launch €10m COVID-19 STABILITY FUND Applications have opened for a €10 million fund designed to…
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Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce €4.5 million to improve community facilities
Funding to support local groups to re-open their facilities post Covid-19 Small grants for repairs and renovations, new equipment and…
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Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2021
The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced €15 million in funding to help revitalise rural…
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2021 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme – Galway County Council invites Applications
Galway County Council now invites applications for the 2021 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme. Applicants/Groups are encouraged to review projects funded…
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Nominations for the Galway County Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards Now Open
The Cathaoirleach Awards are an annual initiative to acknowledge the commitment of individuals and groups who participate in unpaid community…
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Thursday Trainings
Galway County PPN hosts Irvine Training for a series of bespoke workshops for members of the GALWAY COUNTY PUBLIC PARTICIPATION…
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Community Work Training
'Community Work for Non-Community Workers' About this Event The Galway County PPN invites you to sign up and take part…
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HSE invites people aged 65-69 to register for their COVID-19 AstraZeneca Vaccine
Over the coming weeks, about 180,000 people aged 65 to 69 will be asked to register for their COVID-19 vaccine…
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PPN April Newsletter Out Now!!
We are delighted to share our latest PPN Newsletter with you along with the Fundingpoint Newsletter with almost 80 pages of funding info. The…
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Our Rural Future: Government’s blueprint to transform rural Ireland
29th March 2021 Unprecedented opportunity for Rural Development post COVID-19 Major focus on attracting Remote Workers to rural communities Revitalising…
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Our Rural Future – Minister Humphreys Op Ed
Op-Ed by Heather Humphreys TD - Minister for Social Protection, Rural and Community Development This week, the Government published…
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Covid-19 Relevant Information Portuguese version
For more information and assistance you can contact your Social Inclusion Liaison Officer, Ana Silvestre 087 601 9266. For all…
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WORKSHOP: Preparing an Annual Report
You are invited to attend a free workshop on how to prepare an Annual Report About this Event: This workshop is for…
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NDA Vocational Rehabilitation Survey 2021
The National Disability Authority (NDA) would like to consult with persons with acquired disability and or long term health conditions…
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Grow it Forward Campaign
The pandemic has seen a record number of people turn to growing their own food and discovering the joy and…
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Minister O’Brien welcomes the role of PPNs in the development of the next Climate Action Plan
Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development with special responsibility for Community Development…
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CLÁR Scheme 2021
CLÁR 2021 Announced. Heather Humphreys TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development launched the 2021 CLÁR programme on Monday March…
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Minister Humphreys launches €5.5 million CLÁR 2021 programme
Minister Humphreys launches €5.5 million CLÁR 2021 programme 10% increase on 2020 funding New Innovation Measure to support communities to…
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March Newsletter Out Now!!
Dear Galway County PPN, We are delighted to share our latest PPN Newsletter with you along with the Fundingpoint Newsletter with almost 80 pages of…
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Community Development Pilot Programme 2021
The aim of the 2021 Community Development Pilot Programme is to trial community development initiatives that address poverty, social exclusion…
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Galway to Feature in New National Research with Older Worker
Galway has been selected as a location for a new study examining older workers in Ireland’s hospitality and retail sectors.…
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Funding Webinar
Galway County PPN and Galway County Council invite you to a free FUNDING WEBINAR. Learn more about current funding opportunities available through Galway County…
MoreTuam Mother and Baby Home Galway County Council Apology
Please find below a copy of the statement including apology by the Chief Executive (Interim), Mr. Kevin Kelly and Cathaoirleach…
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Appeal to the people of Galway to stay vigilant and halt the spread of COVID-19 in the community
JOINT APPEAL FROM THE CEOs OF GALWAY CITY & COUNTY COUNCILS, SAOLTA/HSE and AN GARDA SIOCHANA WAS ISSUED TODAY Due…
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Have your Say: Galway to Athlone Cycleway Public Consultation 2
Project Vision The vision for the project is to develop a world class trail, from Galway to Athlone, that will…
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January PPN Newsletter Out now
Our January edition of the PPN Newsletter is out now! We draw your attention to our Fundraising and our mental…
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COVID-19 EMERGENCY FUND
Closing Date is 5.00 p.m. on Friday 12th February 2021 Galway County Council through the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)…
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COMMUNITY SUPPORT SCHEMES 2021
Applications are invited from Community and Voluntary “not for profit” Groups for funding towards activities and events which benefit local…
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Galway County PPN Annual Report 2020
Dear PPN Members, we are delighted to present the County Galway PPN Annual report which depicts the work of the…
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Fundraising Workshop – Developing your fundraising plan for 2021
The last year has been a huge challenge for nonprofits of all sizes. Creating a clear fundraising plan is the…
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Healthy Ireland at Your Library- Galway Public Libraries
Your local library is a community and cultural hub with exciting events and activities throughout the year. Galway Public Library…
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PPN & GRETB provide ‘5 Ways to Wellbeing’ workshops in January
The Galway County PPN and Community Education Service of GRETB are delighted to host a series of Mental Health and…
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December Newsletter Out now
The Galway Co PPN are delighted to share with you the December edition of the PPN Newsletter along with the…
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Healthy Galway 21 Day Walking Challenge
Adults of all ages should be physically active at a moderate intensity for at least 30 minutes a day, five…
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€1.5 million available for heritage-led regeneration of towns in 2021
The Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the Heritage Council continue support for Ireland’s Historic Towns. A total…
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Keep Well Advice Booklet with Info for Older Adults launched!
The HSE and Galway County Council have launched a Keep Well during Covid-19 information booklet. This local initiative, aimed at…
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Be Winter Ready Campaign launch!
Government's launched the 10th annual Be Winter Ready campaign yesterday morning. The Department of Defence would appreciate any help you…
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“KEEP WELL” Campaign launched for County Galway
The Community Response Forum, which is a partnership of public agencies, Community, Voluntary and Sporting Organisations in County Galway has…
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Minister O’Brien launches Public Participation Network 2019 Annual Report
Press Release from Department of Rural and Community Development (Published on 18 November 2020) Report shows 15,600 voluntary groups registered with the…
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Public Participation Networks Handbook- Out now!
Press Release from Department of Rural and Community Development (Published on 18 November 2020) A Public Participation Network (PPN)…
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Deliberative Democracy and the Development of the Public Participation Networks
Social Justice Ireland discuss the development of Public Participation Networks in latest podcast. Deliberative democracy goes beyond mere representation to…
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PPN Members voice their opinion!
On 23rd July 2020 Galway County PPN representatives on the Planning, Environment, Agriculture & Emergency Services SPC, Mark Green and…
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Galway Disability Forum Submission
Dear Members of the Galway Disability Forum, We are delighted to announce that our submission to the Joint Committee on…
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November Newsletter Out Now!
Dear PPN members, Please find below the latest version of our PPN Newsletter. This months edition is packed with information…
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Christmas Grants Scheme
Galway County PPN are delighted to announce our Keep Well Christmas Grants Scheme! In line with the Governments announcement…
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Keep Well Campaign
An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin T.D, the Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly T.D, and Minister of State for the Department of…
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Disability Forum Meeting
Following on from the interest in, and success of Make Way Day 2020, Galway County PPN called on interested members…
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EPA report out now: Identifying ‘What Matters’ for Community Wellbeing for Public Participation Networks
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has published a research report Identifying “What Matters” for Community Wellbeing with the Irish Public Participation…
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October 2020 Catchments Catch-Up for the Western Region.
The Catchments Catch-Up is a brief update on community projects happening in the Western region and some of our nationwide…
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Healthy Galway- Exercise Booklet
We are delighted to share this exercise leaflet on behalf of Healthy Galway with you. The leaflet includes some useful…
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Wednesday Workshops
Galway County PPN will be hosting a training series titled 'Wednesday Workshops' aimed at helping community groups manage, meet and…
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Healthy Ireland Fund Community Mental Health Small Grants Scheme 2020
Closing Date is 4.00 p.m. on Friday 30th October 2020. Healthy Ireland is a government led initiative aimed at improving the health…
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October Newsletter out now!
Dear PPN members, Please find below the latest version of our PPN Newsletter. This months edition is packed with info…
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Positive Ageing Week 2020
“Still as mischievous and interested and sparky as we always were” Positive Ageing Week (September 28 – October 2 2020),…
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Galway County Public Participation Network is looking for members!
Join our Intercultural Forum Are you part of a new or minority community in County Galway? Would you like to…
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Galway Co PPN calls for a restriction on the sale of Wet Wipes in an open letter to Minister Ryan.
Aengus McMahon Photography Sewage treatments systems are unable to breakdown wet wipes containing plastic. Research reveals that wet wipes…
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Funding for social inclusion week available
Galway County Social Inclusion Week 2020 is 19th October – 25th October. The aim of Social Inclusion Week is to increase awareness…
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Webinar: Applying to Register as a Charity
Invitation to attend Applying to be a Registered Charity webinar What: Applying to be a Registered Charity webinar When: …
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Calling all New Communities in Galway County
Are you a part of a New Community living in County Galway? If so we’d love to hear from you.…
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September Newsletter out now!
Dear PPN Members, The September edition of the Galway County PPN Newsletter is out now! Packed with info on…
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Message from Covid-19 Health Communications Stakeholder Support
Public Health Measures The special health measures that were in place in Kildare were lifted on the 31st August. We…
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Calling community groups in the Galway East!
Are you and your local group and interested in finding out more about Biodiversity and how your group can make…
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Round 2 of the Community Enhancement Programme launched
Round 2 of the Community Enhancement Programme will provide capital grants towards the maintenance, improvement and upkeep of Community Centres…
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AUGUST NEWSLETTER OUT NOW
Dear PPN Members, Please find below the AUGUST version of our PPN Newsletter. We would like to draw your…
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Community Enhancement Programme 2020
Galway LCDC has been allocated €63,249 under the above programme and now invites applications in accordance with the criteria…
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Info session on the Significant Water Management Issues consultation with Community Water Officer Conor Ruane
Dear PPN Members, You are invited to an information event on the current consultation process on Significant Water…
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Minister Ring announces €15 million for economic recovery in rural towns and village
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Minister Ring confirms availability of funding for TidyTowns Groups
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Out now: Galway County PPN Training Needs Survey- Final Report
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Launch of €40 million COVID-19 support package for Community and Voluntary Organisations, Charities and Social Enterprises
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Competition: Stories from the Waterside
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GAA Covid-19 Community Volunteer Protocol
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Age Action and Irish Red Cross COVID-19 Hardship Fund
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An Post services during Covid-19
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Press Release: €2.5 million fund for community groups involved in Community Call
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Out Now- GALWAY RURAL DEVELOPMENT APRIL 2020 NEWSLETTER
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Galway County Council COVID-19 Community Response Forum
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Fóram Freagartha Pobail COVID-19 Chomhairle Chontae na Gaillimhe
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Turloughmore Community Council Response to COVID-19
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COVID-19 Public Information Booklet
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Guidelines for Ports during COVID-19
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COVID-19 Community Response Communications Pack
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Resources available during COVID-19
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ALONE launch a COVID-19 support line for older people
ALONE, the organisation that supports older people, has announced the launch of a national support line and additional supports for…
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Launch of a Family Carer (online) Support Group
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LOOKING FOR SUPPORT: NEW FUND TO BE SET UP TO HELP COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY COVID-19
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COMMUNITY TO PLAY A KEY ROLE IN THE NATIONAL ACTION PLAN ON COVID-19
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Have your say! Consultation on a Plan for urban regeneration in Tuam Town.
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Islands Policy Consultation Paper
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Minister launches Grant Scheme to support Commemorative events related to Mother and Child Institutions and County Homes
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Training on disability law and policy in the Centre for Disability Law and Policy
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Community Smoke Alarm Scheme
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MORTHAISPEANTAS NA GAELTACHTA- The Gaeltacht Trade Show 2020
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Foras na Gaeilge: Youth Events Scheme 2020
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Foras na Gaeilge: Youth Events Scheme 2020
Foras na Gaeilge is providing funding for appropriate Youth Events programmes (which must contain a minimum of 12 sessions)…
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The Begin Together Fund provides valuable investment for community initiatives making a difference in towns and villages across the island…
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Foras na Gaeilge: Colmcille Grants Scheme 2020
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Foras na Gaeilge: Colmcille Grants Scheme 2020
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An Taisce National Spring Clean Initiative: Register Now
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Training: How to Develop An Effective Annual Report For Smaller Charities
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Workshop on the Sustainable Development Goals
On 19 February 2020, the Galway Public Participation Network together with the NGO, Development Perspectives, held a workshop on the…
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Over 230 people from Community and Voluntary groups from all parts of County Galway gathered at the Connemara Coast Hotel,…
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Photos of the Cathaoirleach Community Awards 2018 ceremony
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Over 200 people from Community and Voluntary groups from around County Galway were honoured at the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards Ceremony…
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General Data Protection Regulation information for community groups
Galway County PPN hosted 6 information sessions around the county during March and April on the new General Data Protection…
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Nominations for the Galway County Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards 2018 now Open
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Galway Sports Partnership Programme Funding 2018 and workshops.
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Letter from Dennis Naughton – future of St Brigid’s Hospital
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Free information session on the General Data Protection Regulation and Charities Act next Tuesday, April 3rd @ 7.30pm All…
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Increased fines for parking in disabled spaces
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Submission of applications to the Community Support Scheme of Galway County Council extended!
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IMPORTANT NOTICE RE GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL SERVICES
A Chara, Galway County Council Offices and Libraries are closed today Thursday March 1st until further notice. Members of the…
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Community Supports Schemes 2018
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Tuam Local Area Plan – Open for Consultations
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