Policyholders in Republic paying many multiples what NI counterparts pay
PRESS RELEASE FOR IMMEDIATE PUBLICATION 27/04/2023 Alliance calls on Government to get serious with insurers The Alliance for Insurance Reform has today published a set of case studies of liability insurance premiums in the Republic and comparable operations in...
Success for Sligo under Historic Structures Fund
Success for Sligo under Historic Structures Fund Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, TD, has announced that 95 heritage projects across the country will benefit from a total of €4.5m under this year’s Historic Structures Fund (HSF). In...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys Announces €20 Million Fund for the Construction of New Community Centres
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys Announces €20 Million Fund for the Construction of New Community Centres · First ever dedicated fund for shovel-ready community projects in our towns and villages · Investment of at least €1 million per amenity; Focus...
Minister Joe O’Brien launches Cavan Volunteer Centre website
Minister Joe O'Brien Launches Cavan Volunteer Website · Making volunteering simpler and more accessible · Supporting volunteering and active citizenship Minister for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, has today (Tuesday, 28th March 2023)...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys Announces New €13 Million Fund to Tackle Vacancy and Dereliction in Rural Ireland
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys Announces New €13 Million Fund to Tackle Vacancy and Dereliction in Rural Ireland · Major initiative will see dozens of old buildings transformed into multi-purpose community facilities · Local Authorities to be...
Sligo PEACEPLUS Programme Information Sessions
Sligo PEACEPLUS Programme Information Sessions PEACEPLUS is a new funding programme from the Special EU Programmes Body designed to support peace and prosperity across Northern Ireland and the border counties. The Programme has six themes, under which the European...
Spring 2023 Elections
5 exciting opportunities are NOW OPEN for PPN members to take up seats to represent the Sligo Community. All nominations close 24th March 2023. Sligo PPN Secretariat - 3 Seats Available Strategic Policy Committee 1 : Housing and Corporate – 1 seat Available Sligo...
Our Rural Future: Ministers Humphreys and Martin officially open ‘Ireland’s Global Garden’ – Mount Congreve Estate in Waterford
Our Rural Future: Ministers Humphreys and Martin officially open ‘Ireland’s Global Garden’ – Mount Congreve Estate in Waterford · Over €7 million* investment delivers world class tourist attraction for South East Minister for...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €2.4 million to develop 70 new walking trails
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €2.4 million to develop 70 new walking trails Major expansion of ‘Walks Scheme’ to boost outdoor recreation and rural tourism Number of trails to increase from 80 to 150 over next two years Department to work with...
Ministers Humphreys and Harris encourage the public to take part in Ireland Reads Day
Ministers Humphreys and Harris encourage the public to take part in Ireland Reads Day · Third annual Ireland Reads Day takes place this Saturday February 25th...
Minister Joe O’Brien urges community groups to join Public Participation Networks as national awareness campaign launched
Minister Joe O’Brien urges community groups to join Public Participation Networks as national awareness campaign launched · New public awareness campaign for Public Participation Networks (PPNs) launched · ...
Sligo PPN Spring 2023 Newsletter
Area Based Transport Assessment for Sligo
The Area Based Transport Assessment (ABTA) for Sligo will provide a long-term strategic planning framework for the development of transport infrastructure and inform the Local Transport Plan (LTP) and County Development Plan for Sligo. This involves the creation of...
Check out our new National PPN Promotional Video
Our Rural Future: Minister Heather Humphreys announces over €12.5 million for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways
Our Rural Future: Minister Heather Humphreys announces over €12.5 million for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways · Essential funding to improve access to homes, farms and outdoor amenities...
Minister Joe O’Brien launches new Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making
Minister Joe O’Brien launches new Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making · New resource guide will support consultation and engagement at local level...
Community Support Fund – Phase 1 Demonstration Video
Many of our members will have received notification about the opening of the Community Support Fund 2022. The look is a bit different this year with 2 key phases. Phase 1 is an online expression of interest and this video just gives a quick demonstration of how to...
North West Region Training Needs Analysis
As part of our collaborative work, PPNs across the NW region came together to conduct a regional needs analysis for community groups. Hundreds of groups took the time to let us know the types of supports, training and information that they would need to allow their...
Our Rural Future – Minister Humphreys and Minister Joe O’Brien launch the €50 million Community Recognition Fund
Major initiative to support communities that have welcomed people from Ukraine and other countries · Funding for sports clubs, community organisations,...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys officially opens major sports complex and remote working facility in Cork
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys officially opens major sports complex and remote working facility in Cork · Banteer Sports Field Project to have ‘transformational impact’ in North West Cork...