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Call for nominations to Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) – Community & Voluntary Seat

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2026-03-10T16:46:45+00:00March 10th, 2026|News|

Vacancy for Kilkenny Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) 1 x Community & Voluntary Representative Kilkenny PPN is currently seeking nominations for a Community & Voluntary Representative on the Kilkenny Local Community Development Committee (LCDC). PPN representatives play a vital role on behalf of the Public Participation Network. They are elected by PPN member groups to sit on Kilkenny City & County Council boards and committees, as well as other non-local authority bodies. Their role is simple but powerful: to ensure the voice of the local community is heard and [...]

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Kilkenny PPN Hits 500 Members

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2026-02-06T09:25:36+00:00February 5th, 2026|News|

Kilkenny PPN Hits 500 Members – A Powerful Voice for Local Communities! Cathaoirleach Mary Hilda Cavanagh and PPN staff Bortha Woudsma and Diane Seale with Kilkenny PPN member groups Foróige, Comhairle na nÓg, Kilkenny Older People’s Council, Keep Kilkenny Beautiful, Irish Lebanese Cultural Foundation, Teac Tom, Kilkenny Access Group, Kilkenny Malayali Association, Fáilte Isteach, Fr. McGrath Family Resource Centre, An Taisce and One Future Carlow Kilkenny. Photo credit: Vicky Comerford Kilkenny Public Participation Network (PPN) is delighted to announce a significant milestone of over 500 community, [...]

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LCDC Meeting 30th January 2025: Minutes & Reports

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2026-02-06T08:52:29+00:00February 3rd, 2026|Committee Reports|

Minutes of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Meeting The meeting was held on Friday 30 January 2026. No meeting minutes available. Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Martin Rochford - Environment Pillar, Paul O'Rahilly - Social Inclusion Pillar) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.

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Kilkenny PPN Work Plan 2026

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2026-01-26T14:24:12+00:00January 26th, 2026|News, Resources|

We are pleased to share the adopted Work Plan 2026 for the Kilkenny Public Participation Network. This work plan has been prepared in consultation with the Kilkenny PPN Secretariat and member feedback, and outlines the priorities and planned activities for the Kilkenny PPN in the year ahead. We encourage all registered member groups to review the workplan, and participate in activities that help to strengthen the influence and impact of the Kilkenny PPN. Your engagement is vital in ensuring the success of our network. The work plan is available [...]

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SPC 2 (Transport) Meeting 5th December 2025: Minutes & Reports

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2026-01-05T16:36:24+00:00January 5th, 2026|Committee Reports|

Minutes of the SPC2: Transport Policy, Mobility Management, & Infrastructure Meeting The meeting was held on Friday 5th December 2025. No meeting minutes available. Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Mary Brennan - Environmental Pillar) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.

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Submission to the Draft Kilkenny County Heritage Strategy 2026-2030

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2026-01-05T16:00:25+00:00January 5th, 2026|Submissions|

Kilkenny Public Participation Network (PPN) is pleased to share that Social Inclusion Working Group have submitted a response to Kilkenny County Council Draft County Kilkenny Heritage Strategy 2026-2030 . The Social Inclusion Working Group centered it submission on the importance of embedding equity, diversity, and cultural representation in all aspects of heritage planning. It highlights the need to engage directly with underrepresented communities—such as migrants, Travellers, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people with disabilities—and to ensure inclusive access to funding, resources, and participation in decision-making. You can read the full submission in [...]

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SPC 3 (Housing) Meeting 4th December 2025: Minutes & Reports

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2026-01-07T09:40:52+00:00December 11th, 2025|Committee Reports|

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) Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Madeleine Carroll - Environment Pillar) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.

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National PPN Report: Building Community Resilience for Times of Emergency

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-12-08T11:22:03+00:00December 8th, 2025|News, Resources|

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 [...]

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Have Your Say – Social Inclusion Plan

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-11-19T12:54:32+00:00November 18th, 2025|Events and Workshops, News|

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 [...]

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Kilkenny PPN Degree Scholarship Programme

Kilkenny PPN Coordinator2025-11-06T13:45:07+00:00November 6th, 2025|Events and Workshops, News|

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 [...]

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