Margaret Whelan, Author at Kilkenny PPN

Корисна інформація для Про послуги та підтримку в Кілкенні

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T14:20:20+00:00May 24th, 2022|News|

Kilkenny Public Participation Network (PPN) has developed an Information Tool which details the services and supports in Kilkenny and nationally that are available to the people of Ukraine and their families. Click on the link below to find out more. You can also get copies of this information from the Ukrainian Response "One Stop Shop" located on John's Street, Kilkenny. Корисна інформація для Kilkenny PPN is part of the Community Response Forum for Ukraine which is led by Kilkenny Local Authority and has multiple [...]

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Information on Supports and Resources for the People of Ukraine

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T14:21:23+00:00March 16th, 2022|News|

How You Can Help Access Important Information Re Supports and Resources for the People of Ukraine As we continue to see the otrocity of war unfold in Ukraine with millions fleeing their country for protection in neighbouring countries, hundreds of people are coming forward to support the people of Ukraine in whatever way possible. If you want to find out ways you can help, please click on the below live document which details supports and resources for the people of Ukraine coming to Ireland. Ukraine Humanitarian Supports and Services Information

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‘Run with the Wolves’ St Patrick’s Day Community Pageant 2022

Margaret Whelan2022-02-24T11:21:37+00:00February 24th, 2022|News|

Kilkenny St Patrick's Day 2022 Community pageant – Running with the wolves The Kilkenny St. Patrick’s Day Parade will take place on Thursday the 17th March at 1.30pm. This year we have teamed up with Cartoon Saloon to create the Theme for the 2022 parade, ‘Run with the Wolves’. We have chosen this theme to acknowledge the wonderful work of the Kilkenny based animation studio Cartoon Saloon whose movie ‘WolfWalkers’ received an Oscar nomination in 2021. Wolfwalkers is set in Kilkenny in 1650 and tells the tale of Maebh, Robyn [...]

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LCDC Nomination Forms February 2022- Deadline Wednesday 16th February

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T14:21:29+00:00February 8th, 2022|News|

The purpose of the Kilkenny Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) is to draw on the knowledge and experience of the public and private sectors to bring about a more joined-up approach to community development and deliver effective and efficient services to citizens, particularly those who are disadvantaged. The initial term is 3 years, however, the PPN Representatives may apply for re-nomination and re-election for a second term of 3 years. As a result of public health measures, all meetings are now held virtually via Microsoft Teams however, [...]

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Kilkenny PPN Work Plan 2022

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T14:22:36+00:00January 4th, 2022|News|

Kilkenny Public Participation Network (KK PPN) is an independent umbrella network of community & voluntary, environmental and social inclusion groups active within the county. Public Participation Networks (PPNs) were established by the Irish government under the Local Government (Reform) Act 2014 to be the main link through which the Local Authority connects with these groups. Kilkenny PPN is governed by the Secretariat, a voluntary board elected from the Kilkenny PPN membership whose responsibility is to oversee the development of the network and ensure [...]

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Kilkenny Community and Voluntary Awards 2021 Official Online Video

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T14:22:50+00:00December 14th, 2021|Events and Training|

On behalf of Kilkenny PPN and Kilkenny Volunteer Centre, we would like to express are thanks and gratitude to all those our volunteers and community organisations, groups and individuals who continue to work so tirelessly, with so much effort and resilience especially in what has been a very challenging time for the Community sector and the country as a whole. Thank you especially to all those who put forward nominations for this years Community and Voluntary Awards 2021. Check out the video which went live via our facebook page [...]

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Free PPN Webinar Learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T14:22:56+00:00November 19th, 2021|Events and Training|

Thursday 25th November from 6pm Kilkenny PPN has organised a workshop which is being facilitated by Development Perspectives. This is specifically for PPN member organisations, PPN representatives and Secretariat members as well as other PPN Stakeholders. We need to address the global challenges the world faces and tackle all dimensions of sustainable development, in a balanced and integrated manner. Development Perspectives (DP) as part of a strategic consortium including Aontas, Irish Rural Link, Concern and NUIM, has been funded by Irish Aid to create a workbook for Public Participation Networks [...]

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Kilkenny PPN and LAWPRO Online Meeting – Kilkenny Rivers Under Threat

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T15:14:46+00:00November 12th, 2021|Events and Training|

Kilkenny’s Rivers are under threat from Pollution A PPN community group meeting, organised by the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) and facilitated by Kilkenny PPN, will take place on Tuesday 23rd of November 2021 at 7pm. The purpose is to discuss the issues affecting water quality in Kilkennyrivers, andwhat is proposed to protect and restore them. If you are concerned about the condition of your local river. Please join the meeting and have your say. Water quality in our rivers, lakes, groundwater, and coastal waters have [...]

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Kilkenny Community & Voluntary Awards 2021 Nomination Form

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T14:23:09+00:00September 22nd, 2021|News|

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GGJ-lA1P0R8 The Kilkenny Community and Voluntary awards will take place on 2nd December 2021 and is a collaborative effort between Kilkenny Volunteer Centre and Kilkenny PPN with support from Kilkenny County Council and the Department of Rural and Community Development. The aim of the awards is to recognise the commitment of the countless community and voluntary groups across Co. Kilkenny and the volunteers who work tirelessly to provide services to the old, the young, the isolated, the lonely, and the vulnerable in our community. The awards will celebrate [...]

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National Water Safety Awareness Week June 14th -June 20th

Margaret Whelan2024-02-28T14:58:46+00:00June 18th, 2021|Events and Training|

National Water Safety Awareness Week takes place from June 14th – June 20th 2021. During the week, Water Safety Ireland’s national campaign will communicate important water safety messages to the Irish public. The central theme for this year is ‘Better Safe, Than Sorry’ – reminding us all to take necessary care when on, near or in water. Further details can be found at www.watersafety.ie/national-water-safety-awareness-week/

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