Welcome PPN members to our June/July 2023 Newsletter!
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In This Issue:
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- PPN News
- An Cúinne Gaeilge
- News from the Departments
- Consultations
- Funding
- Training
- Notice Board / Events
- Spotlight on...
- Supports
If you have any news you would like to include in next month's newsletter, please email dtuite@galwaycoco.ie or mmullen@galwaycoco.ie
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Welcome New PPN Support Worker - Duana Tuite
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Duana and Mary at the Cahtaoirleach's Awards in Loughrea 27/05/2023
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Duana started as the Galway County PPN Support Worker in April 2023. She has a background in the community, youth and arts sectors in Galway, as well as experience in public service.
"I look forward to working alongside Mary Mullen (PPN Resource Worker) and everyone in the Galway County PPN, collaborating with our colleagues in Galway County Council and other organisations, and most importantly I am honored to serve the wider community"
Duana can be contacted during office hours at: dtuite@galwaycoco.ie / 087 233 0720.
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Welcome New PPN Secretariat Member - George Francis Social Inclusion Representative
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Galway County PPN extends a warm welcome to the new Social Inclusion Representative, George Francis, of the Ballinasloe Indian Cultural Community.
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The Cathaoirleach's Awards 2023
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Congratulations to the nine winning groups for 2023!!
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Pictured L-R Front row: Eabha Ní Neachtain and Caitriona Ní Raifeartaigh (Ceoltoirí Oga Cois Fharraige), Pauline Connolly (Milltown Heritage Group), Mairéad Seery (CURVE Esker), Cathaoirleach Michael “Moegie” Maher, Emma Laffey (An Bhean Ghlúine), Helen McDonagh (Tuam Women’s Shed) and Karen O’Neill (Gort River Walk); Middle: Sean Beirne (Creggs Rural Development), Maura Holohan (Abbey Community Development Association) and Coman Keaveny (Glenamaddy Theatre Festival); Back : Vincent Lyons (Chair of Galway County PPN), Liam Conneally (Chief Executive of Galway County Council), Donal Connolly (Aleen Cust Memorial Society) and Ignatius Egan (East Corrib Alliance).
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Held in conjunction with the Cathaoirleach’s Ball, the awards ceremony was organised by Galway County Council in partnership with Galway County Public Participation Network and was hosted by the Cathaoirleach Cllr. Michael Maher and MC for the evening Bernadette Prendergast of Galway Bay FM. Full press release HERE.
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The Awards for 2023 have been designed and hand-crafted by Sean Mahony, a local craft producer from Craughwell. With brass name plates by Claddagh Jewellers.
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Kilcornan Walking Trails, Officially Opens to Vsitors
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The Kilcornan Trails, located in Clarinbridge, were officially opened this week, following development work over the past two years. The ceremony included a blessing of the bridge and trail by Fr. Barry Hogan, with the trails officially opened by the Cathaoirleach of the County of Galway, Cllr. Michael Maher and local resident Mr. Michael Sullivan. Read More HERE
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Annual Meeting of Galway County Council
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Monday 19th June 2023 commencing at 11:00a.m.
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Age Friendly Newsletter | Friday 9th June 2023. All Age Friendly Ireland newsletters are available on their website www.agefriendlyireland.ie
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News from the Departments
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Department of Rural and Community Development
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- Our Living Islands: Minister Humphreys launches National Islands Policy and Action Plan. 07/06/2023. Read More HERE
- Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys launches €16 million Fund to support Outdoor Adventure activities. 01/06/2023. Read More HERE
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Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media
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- New initiatives to drive climate action in the cultural sector. 14/06/2023. Read More HERE
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- National Waste Management Plan for a Circular Economy. Read More HERE
- LA04/23 Part 8 Application for 13 No. unit housing development with community centre at Dunlo Hill, Ballinasloe. Read More HERE
- Draft Athenry Local Area Plan 2023-2029. Read More HERE
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Launch of the 2023 Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme
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01/06/2023
The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure. It also provides support for the necessary repair, maintenance, enhancement or promotion of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas across Ireland.
The scheme supports outdoor recreation activities such as walking, trekking, cycling, kayaking and hiking. It helps to make use of the resources of the countryside that contribute to healthy active lifestyles. It supports the economic and tourism potential of the area for both local communities and tourist visitors alike.
The Measures being funded under this year’s Scheme are:
Measure 1 for small scale projects requiring funding of up to €30,000,
Measure 2 for medium scale projects with funding of up to €200,000,
Measure 3 for large scale projects seeking funding of up to €500,000, and
Project Development Measure funding of up to €50,000 for development costs for strategic large scale projects.
Projects applications will be accepted from local authorities (all measures), local development companies (Measure 1) and State bodies (all measures) under the scheme.
Application forms will be made available through the PPN Network in due course.
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Street Enhancement Measure
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Galway County Council is pleased to announce a Streetscape Enhancement Measure under the Town & Village Renewal Scheme. Deadline Friday 16th of June 2023 by midnight on-line or email scanned application form. Read More HERE
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Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme Funding 2023
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A fund of up to €500,000 is being made available to support community-led projects as part of the Peatlands Community Engagement Scheme 2023.
This is a competitive fund which is administered by the Peatland Conservation Unit of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage with a fund of up to €500,000 available in 2023.
This Scheme seeks to encourage local peatland communities, groups, schools and other interested parties to play a part in the conservation and revitalisation of raised and blanket bogs – particularly protected bogs and fens – and to promote public engagement with and awareness of our natural heritage and environment.
Applications are welcomed across a diverse range of peatland initiatives that offer a community benefit, including events, education programmes, conservation management plans, restoration measures, feasibility studies, public amenity and recreational projects, plans to deal with invasive species, and fire control measures.
Successful applicants for this year’s assistance will be awarded funding to support a maximum of 80% of the project's eligible costs, with a maximum grant of €40,000 for designated sites and up to €20,000 for undesignated peatland or fen sites.
For more information see HERE.
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Information on Springboard Courses from 7th June
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Very useful information below for those who wish to upskill. www.springboardcourses.ie 2023/24 will open Wednesday 7th June, providing 11,000 free or heavily subsidised college courses announced for unemployed, self-employed or returners to work. The courses are in areas that have been identified as of critical importance such as Cybersecurity, Virtual Reality, Health Innovation, Logistics and Online Retail. Programmes in Climate, Sustainability and Energy which are central to the Programme for Government are also being funded. Courses are free for the unemployed, previously self-employed and returners to the workforce. For others, 90 per cent of the course fee is funded by the Government, with participants required to contribute just 10 per cent of the fee. The 11,000 courses consist of 8,291 places on 252 courses under Springboard+ 2023 and 2,922 places on 105 courses under Human Capital Initiative Pillar 1 Graduate Conversion Programmes for the academic year 2023/24. This leads to a combined total of 11,213 places on 357 courses across Springboard+ 2023 and HCI Pillar 1 to be delivered by public and private higher education providers around the country. Helpline – 1800 303 523 The Springboard+ system will open for course applications on Wednesday 7th June. Experienced guidance counsellors will be available to advise potential Springboard+ and HCI Pillar 1 participants on their options on the freephone Springboard+ helpline, which will go live in mid-June. Candidates who wish to participate in Springboard+ 2023 or HCI Pillar 1 courses will find full details on the approved courses on www.springboardcourses.ie. Applications are now open.
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Annual day of street parties & communities lunches. Host a party with your neighbours! Get your free party pack by registering below.
Get together with your neighbours to share food and enjoy some conversation and camaraderie this summer. It doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment or house, all you need is a space to bring people together. We have had feasts organised in front gardens, on streets and greens, in car parks, laneways, local parks and community centres and can’t wait to see what you come up with!
Register now to get planning your Street Feast. Here you can apply for your free Street Feast party pack, complete with bunting, posters, invites and a brilliant DIY guide! We ask that you host your Street Feast on our big day, Sunday 25th June 2023. Read More HERE
Find a Street Feast being near you on the map HERE
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Happy Summer from the PPN Team!
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