Minutes of the SPC3: Housing Meeting No meeting minutes available. Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Lisa Morris - Social Inclusion Pillar) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.
National PPN Report: Building Community Resilience for Times of Emergency Kilkenny Public Participation Network (PPN) is pleased to share the newly published National PPN Report – Building Community Resilience for Times of Emergency. Launched at the 2025 National PPN Conference (hosted by Meath PPN and Meath County Council), the report was developed through a national survey and workshop, coordinated by Laois, Leitrim, and Tipperary PPNs, and funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD). The report highlights the vital role of PPNs in emergency response, community support, and [...]
Have Your Say - Social Inclusion Plan The Social Inclusion Pillar of Kilkenny PPN is developing a new Social Inclusion Plan for the county. As part of this work, we are looking at how the Pillar can best support organisations on the ground and strengthen how social inclusion issues are highlighted and understood across the county. We have asked our facilitator, Rita Kearney, to do this planning work on our behalf. We know there is already excellent work taking place in Kilkenny, and we are reaching out to organisations [...]
Kilkenny PPN Degree Scholarship Programme Do you have experience in the community sector but lack formal qualifications? Or are you looking to transition into a career focused on community development and social enterprise? Kilkenny Public Participation Network (PPN) is offering up to five scholarships that reward active citizenship will be awarded to individuals from PPN member organisations across. Kilkenny. We particularly welcome candidates who have worked as volunteers in the community, looking for a career change or who have experience in business or social enterprise. These individuals will need [...]
Join the Kilkenny Public Participation Network for a special Autumn- Winter Plenary and Networking event in Thomastown—an evening designed to bring together community groups, local organisations, and individuals who care about making a difference in Kilkenny. This event will be held on Wednesday, 12th November from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at Thomastown Community Centre. This in-person event is your opportunity to: Hear from expert speakers on key community topics Learn about ongoing local projects and initiatives Connect and network with other community groups and services Book Free Tickets For You [...]
National Volunteering Strategy Consultation - Kilkenny Submission As part of the development of the new National Volunteering Strategy, consultations have been taking place around Ireland to hear directly from those involved in volunteering — and Kilkenny has had its say! Kilkenny Volunteer Centre and Kilkenny Public Participation Network jointly hosted an in-person consultation on 1st October 2025. The Kilkenny consultation process involved a dedicated consultation evening for community and voluntary organisations, a volunteer focus group, and a survey that was circulated to volunteers across the county. This process listened to [...]
Minutes of the CYPSC Meeting The meeting was held on 16th September 2025. No meeting minutes available. Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.
Minutes of the SPC3: Housing Meeting The meeting was held on Thursday 4th September 2025. No meeting minutes available. Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Madeleine Carroll - Environmental Pillar) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.
Call for Nomination to LCDC Community & Voluntary Seat Please click on the below link to access the nomination form. Also included is information about becoming a PPN representative. Printable LCDC Nomination Form.pdf The Representatives PPN Handbook PLEASE RETURN BY Friday, 12th September, 2025 by 5 pm email to , or post to: Kilkenny PPN, Patricks Court, Patrick Street, Kilkenny, R95 N28F N.B Candidate Form must be completed to ensure a valid nomination. Information provided on the Candidate Form will be circulated to ALL MEMBERS of the PPN Criteria [...]
Minutes of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Meeting The meeting was held on Friday 25 July 2025. No meeting minutes available. Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Angela Hayes - Social Inclusion Pillar) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.