Events – Kilkenny PPN

Information Drop-In Clinic – Curraghmartin Solar Farm

Brian Hennessy2023-09-27T16:07:28+01:00September 27th, 2023|Events, Public interest|

SECAD Partnership CLG are inviting you to an information event in regard to the Curraghmartin Solar Farm. The event will take place from 10:00am-12:00pm Thursday 12th October at Mooncoin Parish Hall X91 T959 An informal meet and greet will take place on your arrival. The event will include: An introduction to EDF Renewables and SECAD Partnership staff A discussion regarding the Community Benefit Fund which will be available as a result of the Curraghmartin Solar Farm An opportunity for you to inform us about your community projects [...]

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Encouraging Women & Diversity in Local Government

Brian Hennessy2023-09-29T10:27:35+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

Brian Hennessy2023-09-29T10:27:35+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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Free Workshop-“How to Set Up and Run a Small Non Profit Organisation”

magswhelan2022-10-20T10:26:10+01:00October 20th, 2022|Events, News, Public interest, Resources|

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

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Have Your Say on the LECP Review!! A Series of Workshops Locally!!!

magswhelan2022-10-03T17:21:25+01:00October 3rd, 2022|Events, News, Public interest|

Kilkenny Socio-Economic Statement 2023 - 2028 Final Draft Kilkenny County Council is currently preparing a new Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) and inviting your organisation to submit your feedback. The plan will set out for the period 2023 – 2028, the objectives and actions we believe are needed to promote and support the economic development and the local and community development of County Kilkenny. As part of our community consultation, we would like to hear your views on our 10 draft high-level goals and the sustainable community and [...]

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Kilkenny PPN- Creating a Vision for Community Well Being for Kilkenny

magswhelan2022-01-28T14:55:16+00:00January 28th, 2022|Events, News, Public interest|

Kilkenny PPN is developing a Vision for Community Well Being for Kilkenny. We want to ensure that the overall vision best reflects and represents all towns and villages throughout each municipal area. We need input from groups and organisations in North Kilkenny. To give participants an indication of what we are seeking to achieve, please take a look at the outline of What a Vision for Community Well Being is and some examples. Please click on the following links- 4. What is a Vision [...]

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Kilkenny Community and Voluntary Awards 2021 Official Online Video

magswhelan2021-12-14T10:19:17+00:00December 14th, 2021|Events, News, Public interest|

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)

magswhelan2021-11-19T16:19:54+00:00November 19th, 2021|Events, News, Public interest|

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

magswhelan2021-11-12T11:35:46+00:00November 12th, 2021|Events, News|

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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Yulefest Funding Application 2021

magswhelan2021-11-02T14:27:39+00:00November 2nd, 2021|Events, Grants & Funding, News|

YULEFEST 2021 COMMUNITY ENHANCEMENT FUNDING SCHEME Deadline 19th of November. Yulefest - Christmas in Kilkenny 2021 is offering grant-aid to enable towns and villages in the Municipal Districts of Kilkenny to enhance the 2021 Christmas experience for everyone in their area. Applications can only be submitted by established local community groups. Individuals cannot apply. The funding is available to community organisations to dress and light your town or village or create an outdoor public Christmas experiences or events which would be accessible and applicable [...]

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