Category: Districts

Nominations open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2024

Nominations open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2024 Applications are now open for the Cathaoirleach’s Awards 2024 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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PPN Stakeholder Training by Social Justice Ireland

PPN Stakeholder 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…
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Minister Ryan launches €27 million fund for Community Climate Action

Published on Wednesday 10th January 2024. Minister Ryan launches €27 million fund for Community Climate Action while visiting Cavan Applications open across the country for one of the largest funds ever allocated to support local projects with climate action Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, today got 2024 off to a strong start…
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Charities (Amendment) Bill 2023

From Department of Rural and Community Development Published on 22 December 2023 Last updated on 22 December 2023 This Bill provides for a number of amendments to the Charities Act 2009 . The Bill aims to provide greater transparency for the public in relation to finances and operations of registered charities and will introduce measures proportionate to the size and…
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New €6 million “Department of Rural and Community Development Local Enhancement Programme 2024”

Media Release (link below to Department website) https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/106e1-ministers-humphreys-and-obrien-announce-6-million-department-of-rural-community-development-local-enhancement-programme-2024/ Wednesday, 6th December 2023 Ministers Humphreys and Joe O’Brien announce new €6 million “Department of Rural and Community Development Local Enhancement Programme 2024” New €6 million capital fund to assist thousands of community groups across the country €1 million ring-fenced funding to support Women’s Groups Local Enhancement…
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Public Information Day – Park Development Ballinasloe – Tue 14th Nov, 2:00-6:30pm, Ballinasloe Library

Public Information Day – Tuesday 14th November, 2:00pm-6:30pm, at Ballinasloe Library. (flyer attached) Information below on the Public Information portal  for the Amenity Park Development at Pollboy Landfill, Ballinasloe, Co. Galway. Galway County Council have drafted the Initial Amenity Development Plan and invites public input on the project. The redevelopment of Pollboy Landfill aims 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/

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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