Please find below PPN Members Newsletter – March 2026 – our Monthly e-Newsletter for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). READ NEWSLETTER HERE Find the latest PPN Newsletter -.pdf – here: march-2026-newsletter-galway-county-ppn (3) Please share PPN Newsletters with everyone in your PPN Member Group.   Le dea-ghuí,(with kindest regards) Silvana Falasca PPN Administrator Public Participation Network (PPN) Galway County Líonra Rannpháirtíochta…
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Dear PPN members, Nominations are now being sought for the role of PPN Secretariat Member representing the Social Inclusion Pillar. Full details of the role can be found here in the PPN Handbook or in the attachment below: PPN Handbook Section 6 Secretariat Please find attached PPN Nomination Form for Secretariat Membership below: PPN Nomination Form…
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Please find below PPN Members Newsletter – February 2026 – our Monthly e-Newsletter for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   READ NEWSLETTER HERE   Find the latest PPN News here: february-2026-newsletter-galway-county-ppn     Please share PPN Newsletters with everyone in your PPN Member Group.   Le dea-ghuí,(with kindest regards) Silvana Falasca PPN Administrator Public Participation Network (PPN) Galway County Líonra…
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Please find below PPN Members Newsletter – January 2026 – our Monthly e-Newsletter for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). READ NEWSLETTER HERE Find the latest PPN News here: galway-county-ppn-january-2026-newsletter   Please share PPN Newsletters with everyone in your PPN Member Group.   Le dea-ghuí,(with kindest regards) Silvana Falasca PPN Administrator Public Participation Network (PPN) Galway County Líonra Rannpháirtíochta Pobail (PPN) Chontae na…
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Please find below PPN Members Newsletter – December 2025 – our Monthly e-Newsletter for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). READ NEWSLETTER HERE Find the latest PPN News here: december-2025-ppn-monthly-newsletter (1)     Please share PPN Newsletters with everyone in your PPN Member Group.   Le dea-ghuí,(with kindest regards) Silvana Falasca PPN Administrator Public Participation Network (PPN) Galway County Líonra Rannpháirtíochta Pobail (PPN) Chontae…
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Galway County PPN Plenary Meeting – Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 7pm ONLINE   The Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN) are hosting their plenary / gathering on Wednesday 12th November 2025 at 7pm online. This will be a FREE gathering and networking event for community and voluntary groups from around the County. It will…
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Please find below PPN Members Newsletter – November 2025 – our Monthly e-Newsletter for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). READ NEWSLETTER HERE   Find the latest PPN News here: november-2025-ppn-monthly-newsletter   Please share PPN Newsletters with everyone in your PPN Member Group.   Le dea-ghuí,(with kindest regards) Silvana Falasca PPN Administrator Public Participation Network (PPN) Galway…
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Dear PPN Members, We are delighted to share our latest PPN Training Series with Carmichael Training Centre. This series of 3 online course trainings for community groups are:   Social Media Strategy for Non-Profits Date: Tuesday 11th November 2025  10am – 12pm Trainer: Seán Fahey   Social Media Strategy for Non-Profits Date: Thursday 13th November 2025 …
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Please find below PPN Monthly Newsletter – October  2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: october-2025-ppn-monthly-newsletter   Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources Notice Board…
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Dear PPN Members, Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN) Secretariat Committee and Staff are delighted to invite you to attend the Galway County PPN Plenary Event. Please note the timings below and in attached poster. Please share widely.  Exhibitors/refreshments/registration time is from 4pm to 5pm. Presentations start at 5pm. There will be a break @6:30pm approximately…
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Please find below PPN Monthly Newsletter – September  2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: september-2025-ppn-monthly-newsletter   Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources Notice Board…
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EQUAL Ireland, in partnership with Atlantic Technological University (ATU), is now enrolling for our Certificate in Enterprise and Community Development — a fully funded, part-time online programme for people aged 30 or under. If you know someone, spread the word! If your organisation works with young adults, please get in contact as we would like…
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  The HSE has developed a Free, easy-to-access online programme called ‘Balancing Stress’ to support people across Ireland in managing everyday mental difficulties such as stress, anxiety, low mood and worry. The Balancing Stress programme offers six online video sessions (each around 35 minutes) covering key topics including managing stress, worry, anxiety, low mood, and relationship…
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Please find below PPN Monthly Newsletter – August  2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: august-2025-ppn-monthly-newsletter   Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources Notice Board…
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  Please find below PPN Monthly Newsletter – July  2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: july-2025-ppn-monthly-newsletter   Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources Notice…
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The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, is now seeking Expressions of Interest for participants in the 2025-2026 SDG Champions Programme. Established in 2019, the SDG Champions Programme is a non-funded programme, developed to raise public awareness of the SDGs and to demonstrate, through best practice examples provided by the SDG Champions, that everyone…
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According to the Road Safety Authority (RSA), as many as 4 out of 5 child car seats are incorrectly fitted, which can indeed result in serious injury or even death in the event of a collision.   The ‘Check it Fits’ service checks if your child car seats and restraints are fitted correctly and is…
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Please find below PPN Monthly Newsletter – June  2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: june-2025-ppn-monthly-newsletter Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources Notice Board News…
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The Cathaoirleach’s Awards are an annual initiative to acknowledge and celebrate voluntary activity by individuals and groups in County Galway, across a range of areas including arts & culture, heritage, An Ghaeilge, environment & climate action, sports and social inclusion. The Awards Ceremony is being held this Friday 16th May commencing at 6.30 p.m. sharp,…
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Please find below PPN Monthly Newsletter – May  2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: may-2025-ppn-monthly-newsletter Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources Notice Board News…
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The Minister for Justice Jim O’Callaghan TD has today opened the nationwide funding call for the Community Safety Fund 2025 during a visit to Ballymun Garda Station and the Ballymun Implementation Board in Dublin. The annual fund allows for the proceeds of crime, seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and An Garda Síochána, to…
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We are delighted to share our latest PPN Funding Training Series with Carmichael training Centre. This series of 3 online training sessions will give your group the expertise and know-how to successfully apply and understand all aspects of funding for community groups. This training is FREE to PPN Members. See details on each training and…
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Please find below PPN Monthly Newsletter – April  2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: April-2025-PPN -Monthly Newsletter   Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources…
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Nominations open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025 Applications are now open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025 which are an annual initiative to acknowledge the commitment of individuals and groups who participate in community and voluntary activities in County Galway and to recognise the significant impact their actions have on quality of life in their communities.  …
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New traffic light system being introduced by the Charities Regulator for annual reporting From 2 April, the Charities Regulator will introduce a new traffic light system on the Register of Charities that will show more clearly and simply whether a charity has submitted its annual report on time, late, or not at all. The change…
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The online only self-paced training videos programme for PPN stakeholders has been developed with SJI. Registrations for the online only training is now open. Social Justice Ireland is providing this training on behalf of the Department.   The online only training covers the following: –             An Introduction to the PPNs (2 Modules) –             Local Government…
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CWI/EAPN Ireland Preparatory Workshops The Social Inclusion Forum (SIF) is part of the Government’s structures to monitor and evaluate the State’s strategy to address poverty and achieve social inclusion. The Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020 – 2025 is the current strategy. The Social Inclusion Forum is held annually to provides an opportunity for wider public…
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The Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary, has today launched an online survey giving the public an opportunity to have their say on the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy, Our Rural Future. The survey is the first step in an extensive public and stakeholder consultation process which will continue throughout 2025.…
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11 March 2025 369 community centres to receive funding of up to €100,000 works include building renovations, enhanced amenities, accessibility measures and energy upgrades to help build resilience of communities Community Centre Investment Fund to become a permanent rolling fund to upgrade, refurbish and build local community centres Minister for Rural and Community Development and…
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Galway County PPN is excited to invite nominations from it’s member groups for a number of Secretariat Vacancies.   The elected Secretariat is responsible for the administration of the PPN between Plenary Meetings, i.e., ensuring its proper functioning to:   facilitate the participation and representation of communities on decision-making bodies; strengthen capacity of members to contribute…
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Please find below PPN Monthly Newsletter – 1st March 2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER Find the latest PPN News here: 1st-march-2025-ppn-monthly-newsletter   Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources Notice Board News…
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The Department of Rural and Community Development has published the Public Participation Networks National Annual Report 2023. Please find below the English and Irish versions.   Public Participation Networks Annual Report 2023 LíonraíRannpháirtíochta Pobail Tuarascáil Bhliantúil 2023

The Irish Red Cross has launched a call for nominations for the seventh annual Irish Red Cross  Humanitarian Awards. The Awards recognise those who exemplify the vital spirit of humanitarian action in Irish society and celebrates that ‘good deeds matter’. Every humanitarian action contributes to a more compassionate society. The awards celebrate these contributions across…
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Please find below PPN Monthly Newsletter – 1st February 2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: 1st-february-2025-ppn-bi-monthly-newsletter   Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources Notice…
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31/01/2025 Storm Éowyn – Community Response for Galway County COMMUNITY RESPONSE HELPDESK – GALWAY COUNTY COUNCIL Galway County Council 091 509000 (phone line open over bank holiday weekend 9-5) or email [email protected]. COMMUNITY HUBS GALWAY COUNTY  Updated List of Community Hubs – Galway County Council and Community and Voluntary Organisations. 31/01/2025. Follow Galway County Council…
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Due to power outages caused by Storm Eowyn the deadline for the Community Support Schemes has been extended to Monday 10th February 2025 at 4pm. Due to power outages caused by Storm Eowyn the deadline for the Community Support Schemes has been extended to Monday 10th February at 4pm. Applications are invited from Community and Voluntary…
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Dear PPN Members, Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 15th January 2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: 15th-january-2025-ppn-bi-monthly-newsletter     Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An…
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Please see below links to the Galway County Public Participation Network’s Secretariat Meetings 2024 PPN Secretariat Minutes_16 Jan 2024_ADOPTED PPN Secretariat Minutes_27 Feb 2024_ADOPTED PPN Secretariat Meeting_09 Apr 2024_ADOPTED Secretariat Meeting 09.04.2024_PPN Workers Presentation PPN Secretariat Minutes_21 May 2024_ADOPTED PPN Secretariat Minutes_02 Jul 2024_ADOPTED PPN Secretariat Minutes_13 Aug 2024_ADOPTED PPN Secretariat Minutes_06 Nov 2024_ADOPTED  …
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Dear PPN Members, Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 1st January 2025 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here:  1st-january-2025-ppn-bi-monthly-newsletter   Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne…
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Dear PPN Members, Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 15th December 2024 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER Find the latest PPN News here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/ Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge Resources Notice Board News is…
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Dear PPN Members, Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 1st December 2024 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER Find the latest PPN News here: http://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/ Newsletter .pdf 1st-december-2024-ppn-bi-monthly-newsletter Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne…
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Galway County PPN Plenary. Tuesday 19th November 2024, 6:00 pm – 21:30 pm, Connemara Coast Hotel, Galway County. Total Attendees: 72. Please click below links to see Plenary documents: Agenda & Information PPN Winter Plenary 19 Nov 2024 Galway County PPN Plenary Report_19 November 2024_FINAL Ombudsman Ger Deering_The Role of the Ombudsman_Presentation at PPN Plenary…
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Dear PPN Members, Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN) Secretariat Committee and Staff are delighted to invite you to attend the Galway County PPN Winter Plenary Event. Please note the updated timings below and in attached poster. Please share widely.  Event now ends at 8:30pm instead of 9pm, and exhibitors/refreshments/registration time is from 6:00-6:30 now…
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Dear PPN Members, Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 1th November 2024 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN). CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER Find the latest PPN News here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/ Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An Cúinne Gaeilge…
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  Dear PPN Members,   Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 15th October 2024 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/ Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding…
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CUIDIGH LE COMHAIRLE CHONTAE NA GAILLIMHE ÁR bPLEAN CORPARÁIDEACH 2025 -2029 A CHUR LE CHÉILE IS DO GACH DUINE AN PLEAN CORPARÁIDEACH   Tá ár bPlean Corparáideach mar bhonn agus mar thaca ag a bhfuil beartaithe againn a bhaint amach sna 5 bliana atá amach romhainn mar Chomhairle, agus ba mhaith linn go mbeadh tusa…
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Dear PPN Members, Galway County Council has invited Galway County PPN to nominate individuals to 11 SPC (Strategic Policy Committee) representative roles, and in that regard, I attach the PPN Nomination Form & accompanying Guidelines/Information regarding the nomination process and the representative posts. See links to documents below: PPN Nomination Form for SPC’s_October 2024_Word Format_English PPN…
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Dear PPN Members,   Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 1st October 2024 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER   Find the latest PPN News here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/ Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training…
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Dear PPN Members,   Please find below PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 18th September 2024 – for Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN).   CLICK HERE TO READ NEWSLETTER Find the latest PPN News here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/ Please Share PPN Newsletters with all members of your group. Newsletter Contents: PPN News  Government News Consultations Funding Training An…
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Monday, September 9, 2024   Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan today launched a new, first of its kind campaign and fund specifically for climate engagement to support and inspire people to take and talk about the climate actions that can improve their local areas.   The campaign, called Climate Actions Work, will focus…
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