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Minister Humphreys announces a National Census to establish key information about social enterprise in Ireland
Minister Humphreys announces a National Census to establish key information about social enterprise in Ireland Inclusive project will involve all social enterprise stakeholders. Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, TD, today, 12th...
Registration now open for new Community Centre Investment Fund – Minister Humphreys
Registration now open for new Community Centre Investment Fund - Minister Humphreys All interested applicants must register online prior to application Information sessions to be held on 18th May & 1st June 2022 The Minister for Rural...
Minister Joe O’Brien announces pilot projects to support Local Authority engagement with marginalised communities
Minister Joe O’Brien announces pilot projects to support Local Authority engagement with marginalised communities Minister of State for Charities and Community Development, Joe O Brien TD, today announced four pilot projects to support engagement with...
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Minister Joe O’Brien visits community initiatives in Roscommon
Minister Joe O’Brien visits community initiatives in Roscommon An opportunity to see community development projects in Co. Roscommon. Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Department of Social Protection is...
Tobacco Endgame, Nobody Left Behind Conference Save the Date: 31st May 2022
Tobacco Endgame, Nobody Left Behind Conference Save the Date: 31st May 2022 The HSE Health and Wellbeing, Tobacco Free Ireland Programme invites you to register your interest to attend our upcoming conference; Tobacco Endgame, Nobody Left Behind. The event will...
Minister Humphreys announces €526k additional funding to Social Enterprise Awareness Raising Projects
Minister Humphreys announces €526k additional funding to Social Enterprise Awareness Raising Projects Funding for 14 additional projects to increase awareness of social enterprises Awareness Raising initiatives for Social Enterprise (ARISE) Scheme. Scheme...
Minister Humphreys publishes the General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022
Minister Humphreys publishes the General Scheme of the Charities (Amendment) Bill 2022 Legislation important to ensure public trust and confidence in the Charities Sector The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., has today...
Minister Joe O’ Brien chairs first meeting of National Philanthropy Advisory Group
Minister Joe O’ Brien chairs first meeting of National Philanthropy Advisory Group Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O’ Brien TD, today, (26 April, 2022) chaired the first meeting of the National Advisory Group on...
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 22nd April 2022
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 22nd April 2022 Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter_22042022
TidyTowns Newsletter 4/2022
TidyTowns Newsletter 4/2022 Issue 4 of 2022 Newsletter links Issue 4 of 2022
Minister Humphreys announces details of new €15 million Community Centre Fund
Minister Humphreys announces details of new €15 million Community Centre Fund Grants of between €10,000 and €300,000 available for upgrade and refurbishment works to Community Centres The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today...
Minister Humphreys announces details of new €15 million Community Centre Fund
Minister Humphreys announces details of new €15 million Community Centre Fund · Grants of between €10,000 and €300,000 available for upgrade and refurbishment works to Community Centres The Minister for Rural and...
Minister Joe O’Brien visits Rosslare Europort and Danby Lodge Hotel, Co Wexford
Minister Joe O’Brien visits Rosslare Europort and Danby Lodge Hotel, Co Wexford · Approximately 8% of Ukrainian arrivals to Ireland have been welcomed at Rosslare Europort...
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 8th April 2022
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Minister Humphreys visits Lisdoonvarna Fáilte – a local hub to welcome people arriving from Ukraine
Minister Humphreys visits Lisdoonvarna Fáilte - a local hub to welcome people arriving from Ukraine North Clare Community groups rally in support of Ukrainians fleeing war Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today...
Minister Heather Humphreys Launches 2022 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition
Minister Heather Humphreys Launches 2022 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, in association with the Managing Director of SuperValu, Mr. Ian Allen, has today (April 7th 2022) launched the 2022...
Funding Digest- April to May 2022
The April to May 2022 Funding Digest is now available. To view the full digest CLICK HERE
Ukraine Crisis: Community Response Forum in each area to coordinate local measures welcoming Ukrainians
Ukraine Crisis: Community Response Forum in each area to coordinate local measures welcoming Ukrainians Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien, and Ministers of State Burke and O’Brien welcome Community Response Forums being established in each local...
Our Rural Future: Minister Heather Humphreys announces €11 million for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways
Our Rural Future: Minister Heather Humphreys announces €11 million for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways Funding to improve access to homes, farms and outdoor amenities Overall increase of €500,000 on 2021 allocation Over €90 million provided to local...
Launch of nomination portal for recognition of volunteers who made a contribution during the pandemic
Launch of nomination portal for recognition of volunteers who made a contribution during the pandemic Portal now open at www.volunteer.ie/about-us/covid-19-volunteer-recognition/ Local authorities, PPNs, volunteer involving organisations and volunteer...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys launches new “Pubs as Community Hubs” Pilot Programme
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys launches new “Pubs as Community Hubs” Pilot Programme ‘Pubs as Community Hubs’ pilot programme to be rolled out in five rural locations Initiative designed to support rural pubs to diversify their facilities for community...
Minister Humphreys announces the appointment of new Secretary General at the Department of Rural and Community Development
Minister Humphreys announces the appointment of new Secretary General at the Department of Rural and Community Development Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the appointment of Mary Hurley as the new Secretary...
Minister of State Joe O’Brien TD visits refugee centre for Ukrainians in Estonia on official St. Patrick’s Day visit and pledges support for Community & Voluntary Groups in Ireland to assist in the Crisis
Minister of State Joe O’Brien TD visits refugee centre for Ukrainians in Estonia on official St. Patrick’s Day visit and pledges support for Community & Voluntary Groups in Ireland to assist in the Crisis · Minister...
Ukraine Crisis: Minister O’Brien meets with Local Development and Community and Voluntary Sector Reps
Ukraine Crisis: Minister O’Brien meets with Local Development and Community and Voluntary Sector Reps Minister pledges his support for co-ordinated local action to help those fleeing war in line with the Government’s overall humanitarian response Call for the same...
Minister O’Gorman invites applications to the Communities Integration Fund 2022
Minister O’Gorman invites applications to the Communities Integration Fund 2022 • €500,000 will be made available to local community-based projects nationwide to support the integration of...
TidyTowns Newsletter 3/2022
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Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 11th March 2022
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 11th March 2022 Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter 11032022
St. Patricks Day Newsletter 2022
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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys unveils €150 million package of supports for rural communities
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys unveils €150 million package of supports for rural communities New €15 million fund to upgrade and refurbish community centres Major focus on Remote Working through initiatives such as Connected Hubs and Town and Village Renewal...
Sligo Heritage Office to deliver free online ‘Know your Locality’ course – Press Release
It is amazing what you can discover about your local area from the snug safety of your home. Sligo Heritage Office is delighted to offer a free online course delivered by The Irish Heritage School that will take you step-by-step through the...
Social Justice Ireland- Induction Training for PPN Reps
Sligo PPN commissioned Social Justice Ireland to deliver induction training to all PPN reps. The aim of the training was to explore the concept of public participation, detail how the PPN networks operate and look for ways for how representatives can work...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €2 million in funding for upgrades to island roads in Donegal
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces over €2 million in funding for upgrades to island roads in Donegal Arannmore, Tory, Inisbofin and Gola island to benefit Funding part of new agreement between Department and Donegal Co Co Minister Humphreys says...
Community Finance Ireland Information Session with Anne Graham
If you missed our Community Finance Ireland Information Session with Anne Graham on Wednesday 9th Feb 2022, simply click here to watch the recording.
Minister Joe O’Brien opens Offaly Volunteer Centre
Minister Joe O’Brien opens Offaly Volunteer Centre · Official opening 4th March 2022 Mr. Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, today...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces funding for 19 rural regeneration projects
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces funding for 19 rural regeneration projects Funding under Town and Village Renewal Scheme to breathe new life into communities Investment to support the goals of ‘Our Rural Future’ and ‘Town Centre First’ Minister for...
Minister Joe O’Brien praises role of community and voluntary sector in Offaly for pandemic efforts and asks organisations to be prepared to assist re Ukrainian crisis
Minister Joe O’Brien praises role of community and voluntary sector in Offaly for pandemic efforts and asks organisations to be prepared to assist re Ukrainian crisis On a visit to community and voluntary groups in Offaly today Minister for Community...
Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities
Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities The Department of Rural and Community Development is hosting an online stakeholder engagement event: Government Supports for Thriving Rural Areas and Vibrant Communities. This briefing...
N17 Knock to Collooney [AEC] Project, Emerging Preferred Options- PRESS RELEASE
The following is an update provided by the Sligo National Roads Project Office in relation to the selection of a Preferred Option (Phase 2 of the TII Project Management Guidelines) for the N17 Knock to Collooney [Atlantic Economic Corridor] Project. It is...
Sligo PPN 2022 Nomination Form Age Friendly Alliance
Sligo PPN has been approached to secure 2 PPN seats on the Sligo Age Friendly Alliance The national Age Friendly network supports cities, counties and towns across Ireland to prepare for the rapid ageing of our population by paying increased attention to the...
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces almost €18.5m to combat dereliction & breathe new life into rural towns & villages
Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces almost €18.5m to combat dereliction & breathe new life into rural towns & villages · Former Banks, Garda Stations, Convents & Train Stations to be regenerated for community use...
Our Rural Future Roadshow: Minister Humphreys officially opens Ireland’s newest Library in Edgeworthstown on Ireland Reads Day
Our Rural Future Roadshow: Minister Humphreys officially opens Ireland’s newest Library in Edgeworthstown on Ireland Reads Day Minister also opens rural development projects in the county Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys...
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 25th February 2022
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Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 18th February 2022
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 18th February 2022 Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter 18022022
Minister Humphreys announces six appointments to the board of Pobal
Minister Humphreys announces six appointments to the board of Pobal Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the appointment of six directors to the board of Pobal. Pobal work on behalf of the Government of Ireland to support...
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 11th February 2022
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 11th February 2022 Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter 11022022
Minister Joe O’Brien TD confirms €2 million targeting area-based deprivation through a community development approach
Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development is pleased to confirm that he has secured €2 million to design & implement a new programme aimed at specifically targeting area-based deprivation through a community development...
Upcoming PPN Training and Information 2022
At the end of 2021, Sligo PPN conducted a needs analysis with member groups to find out the types of support, training and information that they would need to help their groups survive and grow. The PPN Secretariat are using the feedback to put together a calendar of...
Minister O Brien expresses condolences on the passing of Ronnie Fay
The Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Mr Joe O Brien, T.D., on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development, has expressed his condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of the late Ronnie Fay,...
Fundingpoint Digest – Feb / Mar 2022
The February March 2022 Funding Digest is now available. To view the full digest CLICK HERE