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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 Community Development sought the views of all Public Participation Networks, the CCMA, Local Authorities, host organisations and other relevant stakeholders on the report. The PPN Workers decided to make a join submission on behalf of all PPN Workers nationally. Please find the submission here: PPN Workers Mazars Submission.   Background info: Public Participation Networks (PPNs) were set up on foot…

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 Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, to discuss community needs.   Galway County PPN met with Minister Joe O’Brien TD during his 2-day visit to Galway City and County PPN Secretariat Vincent Lyons highlighted some current shortcomings in the representation of communities on local committees PPN Representatives gave an overview of their activities   On Tuesday 6th September a delegation of the…

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 our communities, and to create a buzz in the city and county which highlights positivity of older age. One part of the campaign is to showcase older people in our communities who we know to be active contributors to friends, family, neighbourhoods and communities and /or who epitomise healthy and active ageing. Do you know someone like this? Wouldn’t it…

Celebrating Community and Voluntary Activity in County Galway

Over 230 people from Community and Voluntary groups from all parts of County Galway gathered at the Connemara Coast Hotel, Furbo on Thursday May 30th to be honoured at the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards Ceremony. These Awards recognise and celebrate community and voluntary activity in the County. Hosted by retiring Cathaoirleach, Councillor, Seán O Tuairisg, who is leaving the Council after 15 years representing Connemara, the Awards were organised by Galway County Public Participation Unit in partnership with Galway County Council.…

You are invited to the Galway County PPN Plenary

Opportunity to talk to agencies & other community groups and share ideas. Meet your PPN Reps who work on your behalf & discuss your community issues. Find out more about the PPN & all it can offer to community groups. Date:        Wednesday, November 28th, 2018 Time:        6.30pm Venue:     Claregalway Hotel, Claregalway Information stands will be available on: Community Safety Community Funding Schemes Volunteering Training opportunities Info from Rural Networks Services for Community groups County Council Services Community…

Photos of the Cathaoirleach Community Awards 2018 ceremony

CATHAOIRLEACH’S COMMUNITY AWARDS CEREMONY AT THE THEATRE, STATION HOUSE HOTEL, CLIFDEN  

Community Groups & Volunteers recognised for their great achievements in County Galway

Over 200 people from Community and Voluntary groups from around County Galway were honoured at the Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards Ceremony on Thursday, May 31st in the Theatre of the Station House Hotel, Clifden. The Awards recognise and celebrate community and voluntary activity in the County. A record number of nominations were received for the nine different categories of Awards presented on the night. View Photos Introducing the prestigious Volunteer of the Year Award, Chief Executive of Galway County Council Kevin…

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 Regulation. This information was targeted at community & voluntary groups and volunteers. Click here to view the slides from that GDPR Workshop which are helpful to read over in light of the new GDPR regulation coming into effect today, Friday, May 25th. I have also provided links to a couple of good GDPR compliant Data Protection Policies that the trainer…

Nominees shortlisted to go forward for the Cathoirleach’s Community Awards

Nominations for the Galway County Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards 2018 now Open

Applications are now open for The Galway County Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards. An Awards ceremony for groups and individuals who reach the final shortlist for the nine categories of awards will take place on the evening of May 31st in the Clifden Station House Hotel, hosted by current Cathaoirleach of the County, Cllr Eileen Mannion. Nominations must be in by 4pm on Thursday, May 3rd, 2018. The award ceremony, previously known as the Mayor’s Awards, have been going for a long…

Nominations for The Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards 2018

Seeking Nominations for The Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards 2018 (County Galway, excluding the City) The Cathaoirleach’s Community Awards 2018 for the County of Galway will take place in May. We are now seeking nominations for 9 categories: Environmental  Award Sports Award Arts & Culture Award Heritage Publication Award Best Contribution to Heritage Award Best Contribution to the Irish Language (Gaeltacht agus non Gaeltacht)…

Galway Sports Partnership Programme Funding 2018 and workshops.

Galway Sports Partnership is delighted to announce its Programme Funding scheme for 2018. This funding, made available to the Partnership by SPORT IRELAND, is intended to help increase participation levels in sport and physical activity with particular emphasis on those who are currently inactive or who may not have an opportunity to participate. Galway Sports Partnership have five particular target groups in this respect - Women & Girls, Older Adults, People with Disabilities, People who are Unemployed and People from…

MOBILE WEEE (WASTE ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT) COLLECTIONS 2018

WEEE Ireland, the Irish compliance scheme for electrical and battery recycling, will hold a series of WEEE collections throughout County Galway starting on April 14th 2018. These collections will allow people from towns and villages across the county to dispose of any household electrical equipment and batteries in a safe and environmentally friendly manner. WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) collections are…

Letter from Dennis Naughton – future of St Brigid’s Hospital

Email from Denis Naughton, TD to community groups Subject: I want to hear your thoughts on the future of St Brigid's Hospital I am writing to ask for your assistance. As you are aware St Brigid’s Hospital is an iconic landmark in Ballinasloe and I am currently embarking on a project – hopefully with your help - which aims to explore potential new uses for the site. I believe this is a site with enormous potential and this project will…

Increased fines for parking in disabled spaces

The fixed charge penalty for able-bodied drivers parking in disabled spaces increased from €80 to €150 at the beginning of this month. Able-bodied people who park in these spaces are making life more difficulty for those who need our support most. The Programme for Government negotiated by myself and my colleagues in the Independent Alliance underlined our firm commitment to do everything we can to help people with disabilities.... Motorists will have 28 days to pay the €150 fine after…

Funding Clinics on the Community Support Scheme

Galway County Council invites applications from Community and Voluntary Groups and individual Artists for support through the following schemes : Support Scheme for Community Based Economic Development 2018 Support Scheme for Community Based Amenities and Services 2018 Individual Artist Bursaries & Tyrone Guthrie Residency 2018 View Advert (PDF) Community Support Scheme 2018 Application Form (Doc) Community Support Scheme 2018 Guidelines (Doc)

Galway County PPN’s upcoming Funding Clinics & Information sessions

Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN) continues to be the main link through which Community & Voluntary organisations, Environment organisations & Social Inclusion organisations in Galway interact with Galway County Council and participate in policy-making committees of the Council. Community groups who register will receive all manners of info relating to community activity such as information on funding, training, local events etc. The PPN promotes citizen engagement and strengthens linkages between communities and Galway County Council. One way of doing…