Minutes of the Joint Policing Committee (JPC) Meeting The meeting was held on Wednesday, 23rd January 2019. Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Minutes Representative Reports: No representative reports available. Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.
Development Perspectives are currently recruiting for our SDG advocate programme, the programme offers 26 active citizens an opportunity to represent their community, by becoming one of Ireland’s positive change makers. The 8 month training course will allow the advocates to deepen their understanding of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals, represent the project internationally and lead transformative change in Ireland. They are looking for community activists, change makers and global thinkers to apply for the chance to take part by February 19th. The chosen participants will travel to Vietnam or Tanzania [...]
One-Day Conference - The Climate Challenge: Policy, Media & Society - To mark the inaugural year of DCU's MSc in Climate Change: Policy, Media and Society, we will host a one-day conference in DCU on Friday 8th February, 2019. ONE Day Conference on Climate Change - please click this link to get more information
The Oesophageal Cancer Fund is holding its national fundraising and awareness Campaign Lollipop Day on 1st and 2nd of March this year to highlight the symptoms of Oesophageal Cancer. The ‘Lollipop’ emblem used on Lollipop Day signifies the relationship between a difficulty in swallowing and oesophageal cancer. Lollipop Day itself is dependent on volunteers selling lollipops in local shopping centres all around the country. For more information click on this link -VOLUNTEERS FOR LOLLIPOP DAY or go to their website http://www.lollipopday.ie/
Music in Kilkenny are delighted once again to let you know of their latest events for early 2019 click this link to view MIL Brochure
Have your voice heard Carlow Volunteer Centre are holding a Focus Group on Monday January 28th next in Woodford/Dolmen Hotel, Carlow. Volunteering Strategy - click this link for more information
F.A.O. all Business Owners/Managers REAP THE BENEFITS OF BECOMING AN ACCREDITED AGE FRIENDLY BUSINESS! Did you know that across the EU, older people are responsible for 50% of consumer spending? It’s easy to become an accredited Age Friendly Business and reap the benefits for all concerned. All you need to do is sign up and participate in the forthcoming Age Friendly Business Recognition Programme. It’s free to take part and there are just 5 simple steps: Age Friendly Business Recruitment - click this link for more information
Funding Workshop for Community Voluntary Groups - In conjunction with the above Community Wetlands Forum and a host of relevant support agencies, Community Finance Ireland are really looking are really forward to presenting at this event on the 18th January, 2019 - 9.30 p.m. to 12.30 p.m. in Clara Bog Visitor Centre For more information checkout their website https://www.communityfinance.ie/#home To register your interest please click on this link https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/funding-workshop-community-voluntary-groups-tickets-54521209405?utm_term=eventurl_text
NEWPARK CLOSE FAMILY RESOURCE CENTRE – details of events happening at the centre. – PARENT + TODDLER GROUP – Tuesday mornings – 10am to 12noon - contact Ber Brophy on 056-772-3309 NFRC Toddler Group - click here for more information – SAFETY TRAINING – ONE DAY COURSE Includes: – Safe plan of Action; Safe Operation of Horticultural Tools and Equipment; Chemical Spraying - NFRC Safe Operation – MANUAL HANDLING TRAINING – ONE DAY COURSE Certification valid for 3 years – Group Discount available. NFRC Handling Training For further information on these [...]
Get involved with the Irish Pollinator Initiative - About one third of our Ireland’s 101 native bee species are threatened with extinction. Bees are the most important pollinator of crops and native plant species in Ireland, and according to a recent study by the Department of the Environment, are worth an estimated €85 million per annum to the Irish economy. Click this link to view the aims of the initiative