We are excited to invite you and members of your group to save the date for a special Spring-Summer Plenary and Networking event! This engaging evening will be held on Wednesday, May 28th from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM at the Ormonde Hotel Kilkenny. Additional event & registration details will be available in the coming weeks. We're looking forward to seeing you there.
Kilkenny Public Participation Network (PPN) is pleased to share that two of our working groups—the Environmental Linkage Group and the Social Inclusion Working Group— have submitted responses to the Kilkenny County Council's Kilkenny County Heritage Strategy 2026-2030 discussion paper. The Environmental Linkage Group focused its submission on protecting and enhancing Kilkenny's built, natural, and cultural heritage, drawing attention to issues such as biodiversity loss, the pressures of modern development on historical streetscapes, dereliction and vacancy in the city centre, and threats to native habitats. Their recommendations call for stronger conservation [...]
Seeking Nominations for the Kilkenny PPN Secretariat Kilkenny PPN is seeking nominations for individuals to sit on the Secretariat (Voluntary Board of Management) of the Kilkenny Public Participation Network. The Kilkenny PPN Secretariat currently has vacancies under the following pillars/seats: Environmental Pillar Kilkenny City Municipal District Piltown Municipal District If you or someone you know would be interested in becoming a member of the secretariat, you may submit an application here: Secretariat Nomination Form Alternatively, you may download a printable version of this form. DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS: 5pm Friday, [...]
Minutes of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) Meeting The meeting was held on Friday, 28th March 2025. No meeting minutes available. Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report Paul O'Rahilly - Social Inclusion Pillar Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.
Minutes of the SPC 1 Economic Development, Enterprise Support, Tourism, Planning & Development Policy Meeting The meeting was held on Thursday, 27th March 2025. No meeting minutes available. Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Brian Hamilton - Environmental Pillar) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.
Minutes of the SPC 3 Housing Meeting The meeting was held on Thursday 20th March 2025. Click Here To View/Download the Meeting Minutes 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 - Environmental Pillar) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.
Minutes of the SPC 5: Community, Integration, Cultural, Gaeilge, Heritage & Fire Services Meeting The meeting was held on Wednesday, 19th March 2025. Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Minutes Representative Reports: Click here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Mary Dolan - Community & Voluntary Pillar) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.
Minutes of the SPC2: Transport Policy, Mobility Management, & Infrastructure Meeting The meeting was held on Friday 14th March 2025. Click Here to View / Download the Meeting Minutes. 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.
Free Introduction Workshop on Sustainable Development Goals Translating the SDGs into Local Actions for Co. Kilkenny Saolta is providing a free introduction workshop for members of the Kilkenny PPN to learn about the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and how to implement them as local actions. This initial workshop will identify the specific SDGs that are of interest to communities within Co. Kilkenny, and how to translate them into practical actions that can be carried out at a local level. This workshop will be part of an ongoing series in [...]
Minutes of the SPC 4: Climate Action, Energy, & Environmental Protection Meeting The meeting was held on Thursday 6th March 2025. Click Here to View / Download the Meeting Minutes. Representative Reports: Click Here to View/Download the Meeting Report (Mary Rice - Environmental Pillar) Please visit the Representatives Page to find more information about your Kilkenny PPN representatives.