What’s Happening – Kilkenny PPN

Draft Kilkenny City and County Development Plan

By magswhelan|2021-01-10T22:02:37+00:00January 10th, 2021|News, Public interest|

Dear PPN Members Please note that the Draft Kilkenny City and County Development Plan 2021-2027 and the associated Environmental Reports will be published for public consultation on Consult.Kilkenny.ie. and copies made available at all Kilkenny Libraries from the 22nd of December 2020 until the 12th of March 2021 (subject to Covid-19 protocols and restrictions in place at the time). Submissions can be made both online or in writing until 5pm on the 12th of March 2021 as detailed below. Kilkenny PPN will be hosting online workshops to gather your views, [...]

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Draft Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch Local Area Plan

By magswhelan|2021-01-10T22:01:38+00:00January 10th, 2021|News, Public interest|

Take a look at the Draft Graiguenamanagh-Tinnahinch Local Area Plan? Have your say on what's important for your area. Just click the link below https://consult.kilkenny.ie/en/consultation/graiguenamanaghtinnahinch-draft-joint-lap A virtual public information evening on the Draft Plan has been organized by Kilkenny and Carlow County Council for Monday 11th January. To join follow the link below https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/draft-graiguenamanghtinnahinch-local-area-plan-tickets-132508004007?aff=ebdssbonlinesearch Everyone is free to attend.

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Register Now for Kilkenny PPN “Check-In” Online Plenary For Thursday 26th November

By magswhelan|2021-01-10T22:03:00+00:00November 20th, 2020|COVID-19 Resources & Information, Events|

Register Now for Kilkenny PPN "Check-In" Online Plenary For Thursday 26th November 6.30pm-8pm As you know, we are all forced to do our jobs differently during this difficult time. This year, Kilkenny PPN will host their Plenary online. In years past, it was a wonderful opportunity for our members to get together, have a meal and learn from each others experience. This year, has been challenging in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, especially for the Community and Voluntary sector. Funding avenues have been channeled in other directions, monies are [...]

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Kilkenny Migrant Integration Survey

By magswhelan|2020-05-20T17:38:54+01:00May 20th, 2020|News|

Kilkenny County Council, KLP and Kilkenny PPN are currently developing a Migration Integration Action Plan for the county and we would like your help. The survey at the link below is open to everyone living/working in County Kilkenny, whether you have always lived in Kilkenny, or have recently moved here. This survey should take between five and ten minutes to complete. Your input would be very much appreciated! Kilkenny Migrant Integration Survey Enquête sur l'intégration des migrants à Kilkenny Ankieta na temat integracji imigrantów w hrabstwie Kilkenny استبيان حول اندماج [...]

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Community Wellbeing Consultation Document

By magswhelan|2020-04-17T17:34:08+01:00April 17th, 2020|Public interest|

COMMUNITY WELLBEING CONSULTATION WRITTEN SUBMISSION FORM Have your say and be a part of the Kilkenny PPN consultation on the aspirations of community groups in Kilkenny City to inform a Vision for Community Wellbeing for This and Future Generations. The Kilkenny (PPN) is bringing together social inclusion, environmental and community development groups in our communities to develop visions for community wellbeing for this and future generations in Kilkenny city. To provide your input, please download the written Submission Form: Consultation Feedback Sheet, complete it and email it back to:

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Easy to Read Coronavirus Information Booklet

By magswhelan|2020-04-17T17:27:32+01:00April 17th, 2020|News|

Download the 'Easy to Read' official Coronavirus COVID-19 Public Health Advice Leaflet from the HSE here:covid-19-information-booklet-easy-read-version-

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The Community Call Information Leaflet

By magswhelan|2020-04-17T17:19:35+01:00April 17th, 2020|News|

The Community Call We’re in this together As part of the Government response to the COVID-19 crisis, your local authority (council) has established a COVID-19 Community Call Forum. Your local forum works with State agencies and community and voluntary groups to provide supports or services to any vulnerable person who needs them. Your forum brings together different organisations to provide important services like: collection and delivery of essential items like food, ‘meals-on-wheels’, household items, fuel or medicine (in line with guidance) support if you are experiencing social isolation or are [...]

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Useful COVID-19 Web Resources

By magswhelan|2020-04-17T17:15:27+01:00April 17th, 2020|News|

HSE Mental Health Engagement: Information about Mental Health Services during Covid-19: https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/news/75270 Irish Heart: New rules for easier access to medicines during Coronavirus: https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/news/75412 People who are Deaf are especially vulnerable during COVID-19 emergency: https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/news/75344 ALONE launch a COVID-19 support line for older people: https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/news/75137 Women's Aid: 24hr National Freephone Helpline 1800 341 900: https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/services-requests/75411 Information guide and dedicated bank phonelines for cocooning and vulnerable bank customers: https://www.activelink.ie/community-exchange/services-requests/75424

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€2.5 million fund for community groups involved in Covid-19

By magswhelan|2020-04-17T17:03:26+01:00April 17th, 2020|News|

Minister Ring announces €2.5 million fund for community groups involved in Community Call response to Covid-19 Fund will prioritise organisations delivering frontline services such as Meals on Wheels Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural & Community Development, has today (Thursday 9th of April) launched a €2.5 million fund to support community and voluntary groups involved in the delivery of COVID-19 community response efforts. The COVID-19 Emergency Fund will provide immediate and urgently needed funding totaling €2.5 million. This will be available to groups that are participating in the Government’s “Community Call” initiative [...]

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COVID-19 Information Downloads

By magswhelan|2020-04-17T16:53:40+01:00April 17th, 2020|News|

Download advice for people giving support: COVID_19 Advice when giving and receiving supports Download COVID_19 Local Authority Community Response Contact Information: COVID_19 Local Authority Community Response Contact Information

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