Archive for February 2023

23 02,2023

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 events, funding and other news for community groups. If you would  like to include your news in the next Newsletter, please email  [email protected] PPN February 2023 Newsletter

22 02,2023

Annual Report 2022

Galway County PPN are proud to share our Annual Report for 2022. 2022 was another busy year for the PPN, with lots of exciting events, funding opportunities and workshops! The year was a difficult one for community groups across County Galway as they returned to ‘normal’ following the Covid-19 pandemic. The strength and resilience of…
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21 02,2023

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 voice in local decision-making 18,000 groups across Ireland already helping to ‘Build a better future’ through their involvement Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development, Charities and Integration, Joe O’Brien TD, has today (Tuesday,…
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20 02,2023

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 Council will participate in this initiative by providing support to communities involved in clean-ups. Please note that clean ups are undertaken by volunteers at their own risk. An Taisce provides Third Party Public Liability for…
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02 02,2023

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 and heard Handy ‘how-to’ reference guide on engagement available to all organisations   Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, has today, (Thursday 2 February), officially launched ‘A…
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