Category: Districts

January Newsletter out now!
Dear PPN Members, Please see below our January 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 January Newsletter 2023

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, Convents, Cinemas, Garda Stations and FCA Halls to be regenerated for community use Public Plazas, Town Parks, Playgrounds, Community Gardens and Dog Parks to be developed Local Shops and Businesses in 26 towns to have…
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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 information event and consultation process with the PPN members. You can read the submission here: Galway County PPN SUBMISSION on Litter Management Plan Section 10 of the Litter pollution Acts 1997 requires that a Local…
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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 provided Extensions to Existing Centres, Energy Efficiency Upgrades and Improved Access for People with Disabilities amongst works supported Community Centres, Parish Halls, Scouts Clubs, Youth Hubs, Family Resource Centres & Sports Complexes across…
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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, such as County Councillors, of the added value of the PPN in the democratic process of participative representation. Here PPN Coordinator, Charlotte May and PPN Secretariat Member, Vincent Lyons stand in front of the…
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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 activities Strategy will deliver major economic and health benefits €14 million announced to develop adventure tourism projects Focus on Hiking, Cycling, Wild Swimming, Kayaking & more National Walks Scheme to be expanded to 150 trails…
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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 available for Parish Halls, Community Centres, Local Development Associations, Social Clubs, ICA Groups, Senior Citizen Groups, Men’s Sheds, Women’s Sheds and more Small grants to help groups with running costs and rising energy bills…
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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 of €1.3 million (3%) for SICAP in 2023 All areas across the country to benefit Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, T.D., has today, (Wednesday, 16th November 2022) announced over €44 million…
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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 New scheme designed to support sector with increased energy bills Application process to open on Monday November 21st Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State, Joe O’Brien TD,…
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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 resources to help people adopt good food management behaviours and reduce their food waste. During November and December, we will make people aware that planning your festive food can help you avoid food waste. The…
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