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07 10,2025

PPN Training Series – November 2025

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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26 09,2025

October 2025 – PPN Monthly Newsletter

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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10 09,2025

Galway County PPN Plenary Event – 16th September 2025

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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29 08,2025

September 2025 – PPN Monthly Newsletter

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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08 08,2025

Fully funded part-time online programme for people aged 30 and under

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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07 08,2025

Balancing Stress – Practical skills to cope with stress

  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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31 07,2025

August 2025 – PPN Monthly Newsletter

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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27 06,2025

July 2025 – PPN Monthly Newsletter

  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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23 06,2025

Call for Expressions of Interest for 2025-2026 SDG Champions Programme

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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19 06,2025

Road Safety Authority (RSA) – Check it Fits Service is coming to Galway

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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30 05,2025

June 2025 – PPN Monthly Newsletter

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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15 05,2025

Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025

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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09 05,2025

May 2025 – PPN Monthly Newsletter

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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09 04,2025

Community Safety Fund – Launch and Webinar

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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02 04,2025

PPN Funding Training Series

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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28 03,2025

April-2025-PPN -Monthly Newsletter

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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25 03,2025

Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2025

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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24 03,2025

New Traffic Light System For Charities – Charities Regulator for Annual Reporting

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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24 03,2025

PPN Stakeholders Training

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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21 03,2025

 SOCIAL INCLUSION FORUM 2025

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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12 03,2025

Our Rural Future: Minister Calleary launches Public Consultation Survey for New Rural Development Policy

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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12 03,2025

Minister Calleary announces over €26 million for improvement and refurbishment works on 369 community centres nationwide

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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05 03,2025

PPN Secretariat Vacancies

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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28 02,2025

PPN Monthly Newsletter – 1st March 2025

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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19 02,2025

Public Participation Networks National Annual Report 2023

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

10 02,2025

Irish Red Cross – Humanitarian Awards

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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31 01,2025

PPN Members Newsletter – 1st February 2025

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

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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27 01,2025

Community Support Schemes – Deadline further extended

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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15 01,2025

PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 15th January 2025

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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05 01,2025

Galway County PPN Secretariat Meetings 2024

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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30 12,2024

PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter – 1st January 2025

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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13 12,2024

PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter 15th December 2024

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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29 11,2024

1st December 2024 – PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter

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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20 11,2024

Plenary Report – Galway County PPN Plenary – 19th November 2024

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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11 11,2024

PPN Winter Plenary & Event Registration – Tue 19th Nov 2024 at 6pm

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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31 10,2024

1st-November-2024-PPN-Bi-Monthly-Newsletter

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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14 10,2024

PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter 15th October 2024

  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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07 10,2024

Galway County Council Public consultation now underway for Corporate Plan 2025-2029

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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03 10,2024

PPN to nominate individuals to 11 SPC (Strategic Policy Committee) representative roles

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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30 09,2024

PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter 1st October 2024

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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18 09,2024

PPN Bi-Monthly Newsletter 18th September 2024

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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09 09,2024

Climate Actions Work Engagement Fund

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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30 08,2024

PPN September 2024 Newsletter

Dear PPN Members,   Please see below our PPN August Newsletter 2024 Read newsletter online HERE   PDF for printing: ppn-september-2024-newsletter (note: newsletter is formatted for better reading online, rather than printed)   The PPN Newsletter is packed with info on funding, trainings, consultations, news, events, activities, meetings, supports and resources, relevant to the Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion,…
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20 08,2024

22 August 2024 PPN Weekly Digest

Dear PPN Members, Please see below our Galway County PPN Weekly Digest 22nd August 2024. READ WEEKLY DIGEST HERE   PDF document for downloading here: 22-August-2024-ppn-weekly-digest (Note: The Digest is formatted for better reading online) You can find previous Weekly Digests & Newsletters here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/   To submit news for the Weekly Digest, email [email protected] by Wednesday’s at 3pm.…
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16 08,2024

16 August 2024 PPN Weekly Digest

Dear PPN Members, Please see below our Galway County PPN Weekly Digest 16 August 2024. READ WEEKLY DIGEST HERE   PDF document for downloading here: 16-august-2024-ppn-weekly-digest (Note: The Digest is formatted for better reading online) You can find previous Weekly Digests & Newsletters here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/   To submit news for the Weekly Digest, email [email protected] by Wednesday’s at 3pm.…
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14 08,2024

PPN ELECTIONS: for PPN Reps on Galway Rural Development & Claregalway Per Cent for Art

Dear Members of Galway County Public Participation Network (PPN), DEADLINE FOR VOTING EXTENDED TO WEDNESDAY 28TH AUGUST 2024. We have received nominations from within the PPN membership, to fill the positions of three PPN Representative roles in August 2024. Nomination forms and information on the positions were emailed to all PPN members over the past…
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08 08,2024

8th August 2024 PPN Weekly Digest

Dear PPN Members, Please see below our Galway County PPN Weekly Digest 8th August 2024. READ HERE PDF document for downloading here: 08-august-2024-ppn-weekly-digest (Note: The Digest is formatted for better reading online) You can find previous Weekly Digests & Newsletters here: https://www.galwaycountyppn.ie/news/latest-news/   To submit news for the Weekly Digest, email [email protected] by Wednesday’s at 3pm.   The Weekly…
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30 07,2024

Galway County Council Draft Strategic Policy Committee (SPC) Scheme 2024 -2029

Tue, 30 Jul 2024 14:46:00 BST   Notice is hereby given that Galway County Council has considered a draft SPC Scheme at its meeting on July 22nd, 2024. The role of the SPC’S, as committees of the Council, is to consider and advise the Corporate Policy Group and the full Council on matters connected with…
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30 07,2024

PPN August 2024 Newsletter

Please see below our PPN August Newsletter 2024 Read newsletter online HERE PDF for printing: ppn-august-2024-newsletter (note: newsletter is formatted for better reading online, rather than printed) The PPN Newsletter is packed with info on funding, trainings, consultations, news, events, activities, meetings, supports and resources, relevant to the Community & Voluntary, Social Inclusion, & Environment pillars of the Galway County Public…
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