Category: News

Disability Awareness Training – Inclusive Community Groups
As part of Social Inclusion Week 2023, we have arranged Disability Awareness Training – Inclusive Community Groups – delivered by Disability Federation of Ireland Monday, 20th November from 15.00–16.30 Topics Covered The principles of Inclusion Communication Building Accessibility Group Management and planning of Activities Case Studies Guest Speaker: Carmel Craven (expert by experience) Register in advance…
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Register to Vote Information
The electoral registration process has changed. Even if you are already registered, you now need to add your PPSN, date of birth and Eircode. This will allow your local authority to confirm your details and help to ensure the accuracy of the electoral register. Check the Register below: https://www.checktheregister.ie/en-IE/

PPN November Newsletter 2023
Dear PPN Members, Please see below our PPN November Newsletter 2023. PLEASE READ NEWSLETTER HERE PDF for printing: PPN Newsletter November 2023 PDF for Printing The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on funding, trainings, consultations, news, events, activities, meetings, supports and resources, that would be relevant to the Community & Voluntary, Social…
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A Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making
From Department of Rural and Community Development Published on 1 February 2023 Last updated on 25 October 2023 ‘A Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making’ supports consultation and engagement at local level. The handy ‘how-to’ reference guide is aimed at ensuring that the most marginalised and disadvantaged communities have opportunities to engage and…
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PPN October Newsletter 2023
Dear PPN Members, Please see below our October Newsletter. Read here: https://o7uqmjt35v.preview-postedstuff.com/V2-oUbx-lJFE-IE9R-65bA/ The PPN Newsletter, as always, is packed with info on events, funding and other news for community groups. Submissions Deadline for the next issue is 24th October 2023 – for November Newsletter! The next Newsletter will have a special focus on Environment Pillar…
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PPN holds SDG Training for Tidy Towns groups
To celebrate and highlight European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW) 20 September – 26 September 2023 the PPN ran two Sustainable Development Goals workshops specifically tailored to Tidy Towns groups. ‘The ESDW is a European-wide initiative to stimulate and make visible activities, projects and events that promote sustainable development. The recently adopted global 2030 Agenda for Sustainable…
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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 Corrib Forum, to bring together the many State agencies and voluntary groups that are working to protect the Corrib. The Corrib workshop included over 40 representatives from Galway City & County Councils, EPA, Inland Fisheries,…
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Enhancing Social Inclusion in 2023 – Pobal 30 Galway Event
Pobal’s second regional event, celebrating our 30th Anniversary, took place in Galway on 6 September 2023. The event was held in the Ardilaun Hotel, Taylor’s Hill. The theme of the event was ‘Enhancing Social Inclusion in 2023’ and the focus of the day was on Pobal, Government and communities in the Galway region working together to…
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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 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] or [email protected] . Read newsletter here: https://o7uqmjt35v.preview-postedstuff.com/V2-oUbx-lJFE-IE9R-WM0M/

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 exciting and informative event is taking place for the public! The event was inspired by community concerns over the water quality in the Corrib Catchment. Several groups, including the Ballindiff Bay Angling Club, Corrib Beo,…
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