We are excited to invite you and members of your group to save the date for a special Spring-Summer Plenary and Networking event! This engaging evening will be held on Wednesday, May 28th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Ormonde Hotel Kilkenny. Additional event & registration details will be available in the coming weeks. We're looking forward to seeing you there.
Free Introduction Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals Translating the SDGs into Local Actions for Co. Kilkenny Saolta is providing a free introduction workshop for members of the Kilkenny PPN to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how to implement them as local actions. This initial workshop will identify the specific SDGs that are of interest to communities within Co. Kilkenny, and how to translate them into practical actions that can be carried out at a local level. This workshop will be part of an ongoing series in [...]
Kilkenny PPN and Kilkenny Volunteer Centre are thrilled to invite you to our first Community & Volunteering Expo of 2025 in Castlecomer. Date & Time: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 from 11:30am to 1:30pm Location: Castlecomer Community Hall, Kilkenny Street, R95 WK2N This is a brilliant opportunity to meet with local community and voluntary groups, learn about the work that they do, and find out how you can get involved. Whether you're looking to volunteer your time, find support for your organisation, or simply discover what's happening within your community, [...]
Kilkenny County Council is developing a three-year Digital Strategy for the County covering the period 2024 – 2026. The first phase of the public consultation comprises a short online survey available at https://consult.kilkenny.ie/en/content/kilkenny-county-council-digital-strategy-public-consultation-survey which is open until Friday 19th July. This survey is an opportunity for all citizens to provide input on the challenges and opportunities in terms of local digital infrastructure needs, digital skills requirements, and engagement with Kilkenny County Council both online and in person. The feedback will assist with the development of the Digital Strategy. The [...]
Kilkenny PPN kindly invites Social Enterprises and other interested Community groups in County Kilkenny to join a FREE training Programme on Social Enterprise during the months of December and January. Click Here to Register for the Training Programme The Training Programme will cover essential topics, including: Business Planning (Trainer: Terry Harmer, NLC Training) Friday, 1st Dec, 2023, online from 9.30am to 12.30pm This workshop will cover the topics Business, Products/Services, Market & Marketing Strategy, Sales Process & Competition and Finances. Up & Running (Trainer: Terry Harmer, [...]
Kilkenny PPN invites to you a webinar to hear about the Kilkenny County Council Draft Climate Action Plan and the Community Climate Action Grant. Please find information on how to register and attend below. Come along to hear the Climate Action Team talk about the five-year Draft Climate Action Plan, how you can make submissions; and also to hear about the new Community Climate Action Grant scheme which will be open to communities in December. Time: 7.00 - 8.00 PM Date: 22nd November 2023 Location: Online Webinar - Attend via Zoom Register [...]
UPDATE: The booking a Mooncoin Hall has been cancelled in favor of meeting groups living very close to the Curraghmartin Solar Farm, and in particular the village of Carrigeen, with direct invites to the community groups there. For further information, please contact SECAD Partnership CLG - SECAD on 021 461 3432, or email SECAD Partnership CLG are inviting you to an information event in regard to the Curraghmartin Solar Farm. An informal meet and greet will take place on your arrival. The event will include: An introduction [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Kilkenny PPN is hosting a Free Workshop for anyone interested in setting up a small non-profit organisation. "How to Set Up and Run a Small Non Profit Organisation" will take place in St Canice's Neighbourhood Hall on Wednesday 2nd of November, 7pm-9pm. Please Register in advance on or call 087 1731634