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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys launches public consultation on the first ever National Outdoor Recreation Strategy New strategy to shape the development of outdoor pursuits and activity tourism for years to come Public asked for feedback on how to enhance...

Minister O’Brien urges Government Colleagues to prioritise measures to help address Traveller disadvantage  Joe O’Brien, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development & Department of Social Protection, has written to every government...

Minister O’Brien launches #SicapStories social media video campaign Joe O’Brien, TD, Minister for Community Development and Charities has today (Sunday, 30 May) launched a social media video campaign aimed at highlighting the role played by the Social Inclusion...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys launches National Connected Hubs Network   Ireland’s first ever digital hub network now live via ConnectedHubs.ie Network to make remote working a reality throughout Rural Ireland Some 66 hubs already on board; 100 plus...

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The June - July 2021 Funding Digest is now available. To view the full digest CLICK HERE 24 Grants Included; Rethink Ireland - Engage and Educate Fund 2021 - 2024  Human Rights Student Bursary Scheme The Arts Council - Visual Artists Workspace Scheme  The...

Minister Humphreys announces return of SuperValu TidyTowns Competition   Iconic competition makes comeback following COVID-19 disruption   TidyTowns groups to showcase their communities via electronic entry   New prize category to recognise role played...

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Minister Joe O’Brien announces the opening of seven new Volunteer Centres   Monday 17th May is the beginning of National Volunteering Week Opening of new centres part of National Volunteering Strategy Every county now has a Volunteer Centre Minister thanks...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys allocates €10.5 million for upgrade works on rural roads and laneways   Funding to improve access to homes, farms and outdoor amenities          Every  county to receive budget...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €1.1 million in funding for works on the Islands   Islands off Cork, Galway, Mayo, Sligo and Donegal to receive investment Improvements to roads, piers and slipways and measures to combat coastal erosion Further...

Ministers Humphreys, McGrath and O’Brien launch €10m Community Fund €10 million Covid Stability Fund to support community and voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises Supports for organisations which deliver critical services to the vulnerable Community...

An Garda Síochána in Sligo/Leitrim is pleased to launch the  Sligo/Leitrim Garda Youth Awards 2021, in association with Sligo Credit Union. The awards which are now in their 11th year aim to celebrate the outstanding young people between the ages...

Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce €4.5 million to improve community facilities   Funding to support local groups to re-open their facilities post Covid-19 Small grants for repairs and renovations, new equipment and safety upgrades Community Enhancement...

Ministers Humphreys, McGrath and O’Brien launch €10m Community Fund €10 million Covid Stability Fund to support community and voluntary groups, charities and social enterprises Supports for organisations which deliver critical services to the vulnerable Community...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €15 million fund to revitalise rural towns & villages Tackling dereliction a key focus of new enhanced Town and Village Renewal Scheme   Funding available to turn vacant buildings in town centres into remote...

ESRI and DRCD publish a “Review of International Approaches to Evaluating Rural and Community Development Investment and Supports” The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) and Department of Rural and Community Development (DRCD) today (29 April 2021)...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €5 million Connected Hubs Fund   Fund to support development of Ireland’s first National Hub Network Investment in hot-desks, office spaces and meeting rooms to promote remote working Electric car charging points,...

Minister O’Brien & Minister Ryan announce launch of €3 million Pilot Bike and E-Bike Upcycling Initiative   Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development and Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan TD have today announced...

Muintir Na Tire with the Safeguarding Ireland of the HSE Ireland are holding a webinar for Community Leaders on Thursday 29th April at 7.30pm. The theme of the webinar is Lifting the Lid on Elder abuse. For registration go to http://www.muintir.ie/events/  

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Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces €14 Million Fund to support outdoor adventure activities   Fund to develop recreational activities at mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, beaches and bogs  Investment will support Tidal Pools, Floating...

PEACE PLUS Youth Sector Navigation Paper April 21 PEACE PLUS Tourism Navigation Paper April 21 PEACE PLUS Skills Navigation Paper April 21 PEACE PLUS Rural Communities Navigation Paper April 21 PEACE PLUS Inclusivity Navigation Paper March 21 PEACE PLUS Health Sector...

Good volunteer management key to maximising volunteer efforts –  Minister Joe O’Brien Joe O’Brien, TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities today highlighted the importance of volunteers and volunteer managers throughout...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces 24 landmark rural regeneration projects nationwide   Old Cinemas, Courthouses, Hotels, Convents, and Market Houses to be transformed into remote working hubs, libraries, e-learning, cultural, enterprise and community...

We are delighted to be able to announce the opening of our new initiative : The Sligo Environmental Action Academy. This initiative is a partnership between Sligo PPN and Sligo Environmental Network (SEN) and came about in direct response to priorities identified...

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INTRODUCTION In the PPN 2020 Needs Analysis, the issue of support for Tidy Towns groups emerged as a priority. Specifically there was a call for a programme which would help groups to prepare for the 2021 national competition. The Sligo PPN Network has...

Minister O’Brien announces an additional €3.2m million extension to the Community Services Programme Support Fund Mr. Joe O’Brien, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, has today (Friday, 9th April) announced additional...

Our Rural Future: Minister Humphreys announces details of new €70m Transitional LEADER Programme Local Groups can apply for funding immediately A total of €70 million to support rural communities and enterprises Funding allocations for 29 Local Action Groups announced...

Please find below the 4th issue of the TidyTowns Newsletter.  We have also included a word document that contains the links in the newsletter. The newsletter contains the following: Information on the 2021 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition Registration process...

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Our Rural Future: Government’s blueprint to transform rural Ireland Unprecedented opportunity for Rural Development post COVID-19   Major focus on attracting Remote Workers to rural communities   Revitalising town centres, rural jobs, adventure tourism,...

Minister O’Brien welcomes the role of PPNs in the development of the next Climate Action Plan Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development with special responsibility for Community Development and Charities, has welcomed...

Please see attached a grant funding opportunity in respect of LGBTI and National Youth Strategy initiatives. Please also see Guidance note and application form in relation to grant funding opportunity in respect of LGBTI and National Youth Strategy initiatives...

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Local Development Companies proven to play a key role in migrant integration - report Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development today (Tuesday, 23rd March) launched a report: The Role of SICAP in Supporting New Communities....

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Minister Humphreys launches €5.5 million CLÁR 2021 programme 10% increase on 2020 funding New Innovation Measure to support communities to develop and test new project ideas and encourage outside the box thinking Community Gardens and Allotments also to be supported...

Ministers Humphreys and McConalogue announce €70 million LEADER funding for rural communities and enterprises   Overall LEADER allocation increases by €50m following EU support Increased funding will support rural communities and private enterprises in COVID-19...

Minister Heather Humphreys announces new Social Enterprise Module for young people   Module introduced in partnership with Foróige as part of the Network for Teaching Entrepreneurship (NFTE) Programme Thousands of students, primarily in DEIS schools, to benefit...

As vaccine appointments begin to role out, Sligo PPN has done a bit of research on your behalf to identify some practical steps you can take to try and make the journey to your appointment as safe as possible - especially if you have to travel with someone else in the...

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