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Call for Nominations for Environmental Representatives on Strategic Policy Committees (SPC’s)- 2,3, and 4

By magswhelan|2023-09-21T16:21:05+01:00September 21st, 2023|News, Public interest|

Kilkenny PPN is seeking nominations to fill the vacant Environmental Seats on the following: SPC 2: Transport Policy, Mobility Management, and Water Services SPC 3: Housing SPC 3: Environmental Protection, Climate Action, and Energy Deadline for nominations is Friday, 6th of October, 2023 at 5pm. See nomination form link below. Nomination Form: SPC Nomination Form — Kilkenny PPN Guidelines for Nominations Nominating organisations must be registered with Kilkenny PPN and with the Environmental Pillar Nominations can only be made with the candidate’s knowledge and approval Community Groups can nominate [...]

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Encouraging Women & Diversity in Local Government

By magswhelan|2023-09-05T14:03:40+01:00September 4th, 2023|Events, News, Public interest|

The Kilkenny PPN is working in conjunction with the Kilkenny County Council on a series of informative sessions around the county to encourage female members of migrant communities to get involved in local government. Our first session will be held in St Canice’s Neighbourhood Hall on Tuesday 19th of September from 1 pm-2.30 pm with a Free Lunch for those participating. During this session, we will cover a brief history of Ireland’s political system and how you can access tools & resources to help you engage with local/national government and [...]

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Ecosystem Restoration Course for Community Groups — August 26th & 27th

By magswhelan|2023-09-04T12:02:25+01:00June 22nd, 2023|Events|

Síolta Chroí is running a course aiming to will explore how you can and your community group can play your part to mitigate climate change and biodiversity loss by creating systems that sequester carbon, builds biodiversity, and restores the ecosystem that you are part of. The course will mix theory with practical hands-on work. It will give participants the knowledge and inspiration to transform the community space that they work with. In this course you will learn: Ecosystem restoration Soil building and natural cycles Introduction to Permaculture Design Building [...]

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Commercial Premises Paint Scheme 2023- Deadline for Applications 5th May

By magswhelan|2023-04-06T13:49:39+01:00April 6th, 2023|Grants & Funding, News, Resources|

COMMERICAL PREMISES PAINT SCHEME 2023 Kilkenny County Council is pleased to announce the Commerical Premises Paint Scheme 2023 whereby a fund has been allocated to assist with the cost of painting the front façade of commercial/business buildings and/or hand painted shop signage within Kilkenny County and City, subject to terms and conditions. If the scheme is oversubscribed those eligible applicants will be selected based on town/village renewal considerations. The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 5th May, 2023. Application Forms and further particulars may be accessed here or [...]

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CLAR 2023- Applications Open

By magswhelan|2023-04-06T13:45:39+01:00April 6th, 2023|Grants & Funding, News, Public interest, Resources|

CLAR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. The CLÁR 2023 programme will be delivered through 3 separate Measures as follows: Measure 1. Developing Community Facilities & Amenities Measure 2. Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders Transport Measure 3. ‘Our Islands’ Measure 1 is administered through Kilkenny County Council, and can be applied for by Kilkenny County Council in conjunction with groups in Local Communities. Measure 2 [...]

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Open Circle Arts Collective Seeks Part Time Temporary Programme Administrator and Development Worker

By magswhelan|2023-03-30T17:08:05+01:00March 30th, 2023|News, Public interest|

Open Circle Community Arts Collective was established as a means of providing women throughout Kilkenny with high quality arts learning that is facilitated by artists experienced in working in and with communities. The programme aims to inspire interest and participation in the arts and create a community of interest amongst women in Kilkenny. Open Circle is seeking to appoint a part- time, temporary – Programme Administrator and Development Worker Application by Email to include an outline of how you would undertake the work in the time allotted ( 1 [...]

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Kilkenny Migrant Integration- Local and Regional Service and Support Mapping

By magswhelan|2023-02-22T16:50:15+00:00February 22nd, 2023|News, Public interest, Resources|

A recent feasibility study found that there was a lack of awareness amongst certain migrant groups around service provision, supports and activities at local level. Here is a list of services and supports. Please note that this is a live document and will continue to be updated as information about further assets are discovered. Kilkenny Migrant Integration Service Map

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Community Enhancement Programme 2022 – Ring-fenced fund for Women’s Sheds

By magswhelan|2023-02-22T16:26:57+00:00February 22nd, 2023|Grants & Funding, News, Public interest, Resources|

The Department of Rural and Community Development (“the Department”) has decided to allocate €100,000 to fund operating costs in Womens Sheds. This is a ring-fenced fund under the Community Support Fund 2022. The application process is being administered by Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs). Applications for this funding can be made on this application form. Women’s Sheds are eligible to apply, once they meet the LCDC’s qualifying criteria. It envisaged that this funding would, in general, be allocated in a relatively equal manner across Women’s Sheds that submit valid applications. [...]

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Community Support Fund Now Open-Deadline Friday 31st March at 12 noon!!!!

By magswhelan|2023-02-22T16:24:54+00:00February 22nd, 2023|Grants & Funding, News, Public interest, Resources|

The Community Support Fund will support groups, particularly in disadvantaged areas with their non-pay running costs for example energy costs/bills (electricity costs, refuse charges, heating charges) or other non-pay operating costs for example rental/lease costs, insurance bills. Groups will also be able to use the funding to carry out necessary repairs and improvements to their facilities, purchase equipment for example tables and chairs, tools and signage, laptops and printers, lawnmowers, canopies and training equipment etc. Applications by post should use the correct value of postage stamps and allow sufficient time [...]

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Find out more about Kilkenny PPN and why your group should be a member!!!

By magswhelan|2023-02-21T14:54:46+00:00February 21st, 2023|News, Public interest|

Are you part of a voluntary or community group? Membership of a PPN is open to all volunteer-led/not-for-profit groups in a local authority area. More than 18,000 groups nationwide are currently members of a PPN. Would you like to be part of your local PPN here in Kilkenny? Email us at to find out more. Public Participation Networks allow local authorities to connect with community groups around the country. They give people a greater say in local government decisions that affect their communities. Find out more at www.gov.ie/PPN #PublicParticipationNetworks [...]

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