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Social Justice Ireland Autumn Training Programme for PPNs and Community Groups.

By magswhelan|2019-09-09T12:43:55+01:00July 26th, 2019|News, Public interest|

Delivering a Literacy Friendly Service The session aims to: * Explain what literacy is, its causes, effects and the extent of literacy issues * Explore how you identify and respond in a sensitive way and deliver a literacy-friendly service * Identify practical strategies to communicate more clearly Learn and apply some practical plain English guidelines in your work * Encourage discussion, participation, and brainstorming of other effective ways to communicate Training will take place from 10am to 1pm, Leitrim, 26th September Athlone, 16th October Louth, 22nd October Dublin, 5th November [...]

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CVSP7/2019 in relation to PPN roles and the 2019 Annual PPN Conference

By magswhelan|2019-07-25T12:37:40+01:00July 25th, 2019|News, Public interest|

30. CVSP 7 2019 - Role of PPNs

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Community Newsletters

By magswhelan|2019-07-16T12:16:11+01:00July 16th, 2019|Grants, News|

https://indd.adobe.com/view/e30087f2-695a-43b7-8a86-23e351caaf22

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Community & Voluntary Support Grant for Older Persons

By magswhelan|2019-07-16T12:02:23+01:00July 16th, 2019|Grants, News|

Ireland’s population is ageing and more people are living longer. Supporting older people to remain in their own homes and communities, live with dignity and independence and be engaged in their local communities is a core aim of Irish social policy. The Department of Health (DoH) and the Health Service Executive (HSE) recognise that community and voluntary agencies provide a wide range of services to support older people to continue living in their communities and maintain their social connections. These services, which contribute to positive ageing and better overall health, [...]

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Clann Credo – Community Loan Finance Survey

By magswhelan|2019-07-15T15:18:05+01:00July 15th, 2019|News, Public interest|

Clann Credo – Community Loan Finance want to find out how they can improve services and better meet the needs of communities across Ireland. You can help us by completing this brief survey - it only takes a few minutes to complete. And you could win €250 you for your favourite charity or community group. Clann Credo is asking its community and partners to take an active part in designing its future by participating in a strategic planning process. We commissioned Moondance Business Consultants to research and obtain feedback on [...]

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Clann Credo – Community Loan Finance Survey

By magswhelan|2019-07-15T15:16:46+01:00July 15th, 2019|News, Public interest|

Clann Credo – Community Loan Finance want to find out how they can improve services and better meet the needs of communities across Ireland. You can help us by completing this brief survey - it only takes a few minutes to complete. And you could win €250 you for your favourite charity or community group. Clann Credo is asking its community and partners to take an active part in designing its future by participating in a strategic planning process. We commissioned Moondance Business Consultants to research and obtain feedback on [...]

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Funding Initiative for United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty

By magswhelan|2019-07-15T13:48:11+01:00July 15th, 2019|Grants, News|

Funding Initiative for United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty 17 October 2019 - Commemoration Events in Ireland Each year the Department supports small public awareness initiatives to promote awareness of the Day and to support the work of the Irish 17 October Committee in networking with the groups responsible for the various commemorative initiatives and projects nationwide. Please follow the work of the Irish Committee at www.17october.ie to see examples of previous projects. Applications are now being invited [...]

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Taking Care of Business: Free advice and information for businesses in the Midlands

By magswhelan|2019-07-15T10:37:33+01:00July 15th, 2019|Events, News|

When: 2nd October - 2nd October 2019 Where: Sheraton Hotel, Gleeson Street, Athlone, Co. Westmeath More than 25 State bodies and services will be available to offer free expert advice and information to SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs. Taking Care of Business is a free one-stop-shop event taking place on Wednesday, October 2, in the Sheraton Hotel, Gleeson Street, Athlone. The event runs from 8.15am to 1.30pm. Register, free of charge, now at www.takingcareofbusiness.ie. This Government of Ireland initiative is organised by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation in conjunction with the [...]

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PPN community funding opportunity

By magswhelan|2019-07-15T12:18:09+01:00July 15th, 2019|Grants, News, Public interest|

Kilkenny Public Participation Network supports community groups with small once off projects that have a social inclusion remit and work towards the inclusion of those outlined in the Equal Status Acts 2000-2004 as well as other identifiable socially excluded groups. These acts prohibit discrimination and include nine grounds as follows: gender; marital status family status sexual orientation religious belief age disability race membership of the Traveller community. While not a funding body, the PPN may on occasion have discretionary monies to support small projects. The smallest grant can be [...]

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Kilkenny Tidy Towns Forum

By magswhelan|2019-07-12T13:57:52+01:00July 12th, 2019|Events, News, Public interest|

Kilkenny Tidy Towns Forum Kilkenny County Council will hold the second Tidy Towns Forum for 2019 on Thursday 25th July at 6.30 p.m. in B.o.I Workbench, Bank of Ireland, Parliament Street, Kilkenny. Representatives from existing and newly formed Tidy Towns Groups are invited to attend. The forum will include guest speakers followed by open floor discussions between participants. The Forum is also an opportunity for Tidy Towns Groups to engage with each other. R.S.V.P to or contact 056-7794470 by Friday 19th July, 2019. Kilkenny County Council looks forward [...]

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