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Minister Humphreys and Fáilte Ireland announce €3.2 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities
Minister Humphreys and Fáilte Ireland announce €3.2 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities 173 projects across the country to benefit under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme Funding to develop country’s trails, walkways, cycleways and...
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 15th January 2021
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 15th January 2021 Click here to read the latest version of Age Friendly Ireland newsletter Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter_15012021
What’s happening in Glencar Lake & Lough Gill Catchments
Zoom training for beginners
Our Colleagues in DLR Public Participation Network have been busy creating supports for groups to use zoom. They have kindly shared their videos and presentations with us. To view the presentation CLICK HERE Zoom Training – How to set up the...
COOK ALONG WITH EILEEN
COOK ALONG WITH EILEEN Sligo County Council's Age Friendly Programme, in conjunction with Healthy Ireland is hosting an online cookery programme for older people as part of the Sligo COVID Community Resilience Plan. If you are interested in trying something new...
Updated Public Health Regulations
Please find attached the new set of Health Regulations (no 4 of 2021) which modify the Dec 31st SI 701 Regulations to further tighten the public health restrictions to an enhanced Level 5. Click below to read more SI 4 of 2021 Health Act 1947 Regs - enhanced Level 5...
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 8th January 2021
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 8th January 2021 Click here to read: Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter_08012021
SHE – See Her Elected
SHE - See Her Elected The New Year is here so how about learning about local politics? Our relaxed free online Introduction to Politics is starting next Wednesday 13th January. Running for 3 weeks, we take a look at how local government works, what the job of a...
Minister Humphreys announces over €15.4 million in funding for 147 rural towns and villages
Minister Humphreys announces over €15.4 million in funding for 147 rural towns and villages Funding aimed at helping communities respond to COVID-19 Focus on developing outdoor amenities and enhancing public spaces Emphasis on supporting Remote Working in rural...
Updated Level 5 Restrictions
Under the updated Level 5 restrictions, the public health risk means that you will be asked to stay at home, except for travel for work, education or other essential purposes, or to take exercise within 5km of home. There will be no gatherings other than small numbers...
Covid 19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment
The #COVID19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is available to new and returning applicants. Apply online via www.MyWelfare.ie to ensure payment is made as quickly as possible.
Sligo Covid 19 Community Support Helpline
Government supports for COVID-19 impacted businesses
Government supports for COVID-19 impacted businesses There is a wide range of supports available to help businesses impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. Full details can be found at: https://enterprise.gov.ie/.../Supports.../COVID-19-supports/
Minister Heather Humphreys announces funding of €1 million for TidyTowns groups
Minister Heather Humphreys announces funding of €1 million for TidyTowns groups Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today (24 December 2020) announced funding of €1 million to help TidyTowns groups to prepare for the 2021 SuperValu...
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 18th December 2020
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Minister Humphreys announces details of Transitional LEADER Programme
Minister Humphreys announces details of Transitional LEADER Programme Programme will bridge gap between EU LEADER programming periods Initial allocation of €20 million to support locally-led rural development Key focus on building capacity in communities Minister for...
Minister Humphreys approves €1.3 million for mobility and cancer care transport services in rural Ireland
Minister Humphreys approves €1.3 million for mobility and cancer care transport services in rural Ireland 26 projects to benefit under CLÁR programme Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys today (Friday, 11th December) announced almost...
Minister O’Brien announces distribution of the additional €10 million funding allocated to COVID-19 Stability Fund
Minister O’Brien announces distribution of the additional €10 million funding allocated to COVID-19 Stability Fund Addition brings total available under the COVID-19 Stability Fund €45 million Joe O’Brien, T.D., Minister of State with responsibility for...
Sligo PPN Christmas Newsletter
Our Christmas Newsletter is now out, letting you know; What the PPN has been up to and what to watch out for Current Funding Information Sligo PPN Virtual AGM Update Updates from our Member Groups CLICK HERE to view
N17 Knock to Collooney Development Information Session
On 1st December 2020, Sligo PPN hosted an information session to help our members learn more about the proposed N17 Knock-Collooney development and to find out how they can inform and engage with the project as it progresses. Senior Executive Engineer with Sligo...
Minister O’Brien announces funding to strengthen the development and growth of community work
Minister O’Brien announces funding to strengthen the development and growth of community work Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, today (Wednesday, 9 December 2020) announced funding of €254,000 to support the...
Minister Humphreys announces five appointments to the board of Pobal
Minister Humphreys announces five appointments to the board of Pobal Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today announced the appointment of five directors to the board of Pobal. Pobal work on behalf of the State to...
Funding Digest December 2020- January 2021
The funding digest for Sligo has just come through to us with 11 grants available for community groups between now and Jan 2021. Fundingpoint Local Access - Sligo PPN, Dec 2020 - Jan 2021
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 4th December 2020
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Minister O’Brien launches first National Volunteering Strategy 2021-2025
Minister O’Brien launches first National Volunteering Strategy 2021-2025 Whole-of-government framework to support the voluntary sector New Volunteer Reserve to be established to respond quickly to local community needs Saturday 5th December is International...
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce €1.7m COVID-19 supports for community and voluntary groups
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce €1.7m COVID-19 supports for community and voluntary groups An additional €1.7 million is being provided by the Government to support community and voluntary groups to deal with COVID-19. The funding, under the COVID-19...
Ireland signs the Toledo Declaration on Social Enterprise
Ireland signs the Toledo Declaration on Social Enterprise EU Member States recognise Social Enterprise as a key driver of an inclusive and sustainable recovery Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (04 December 2020)...
Sligo PPN AGM
On Thursday 26 November, Sligo PPN hosted their 2020 AGM/Plenary for member groups. Despite the event being an online forum, once again the Sligo community showed up in great force with over 80 people in attendance. While in normal times, the AGM is a very interactive...
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 27th November 2020
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Minister O’Brien announces an additional €3.55 million extension to the Community Services Programme Support Fund
Minister O’Brien announces an additional €3.55 million extension to the Community Services Programme Support Fund Mr Joe O Brien TD, Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities has today, Friday 27th November, announced additional...
Deliberative Democracy and the Development of the Public Participation Networks
Deliberative democracy goes beyond mere representation to give a voice to all citizens in the decision-making process. The development of the Public Participation Networks (PPNs) in 2014 provided a mechanism for community groups to have their say in local...
Sligo PPN Annual Report
To read about some of the work that Sligo PPN has been doing on behalf of member groups across 2020 CLICK HERE
Minister O’Brien launches 2019 Public Participation Network Annual Report
Minister O’Brien launches 2019 Public Participation Network Annual Report Report shows 15,600 voluntary groups registered to the Network in 2019 The Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Mr. Joe O’Brien, TD, today (19th...
PPN Annual Report 2019
The Department of Rural and Community Development launched the Annual PPN Report 2019 CLICK HERE to read the full document
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 20th November 2020
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Minister Humphreys announces €340,000 in funding for Meals on Wheels Services under the CLÁR 2020 Programme
Minister Humphreys announces €340,000 in funding for Meals on Wheels Services under the CLÁR 2020 Programme Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Friday, November 20th) announced details of €340,000 in funding to support 45...
Minister O’Brien launches Public Participation Network 2019 Annual Report
Minister O’Brien launches Public Participation Network 2019 Annual Report Report shows 15,600 voluntary groups registered with the Public Participation Network in 2019 The Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and...
Minister Humphreys Opens Ireland’s Second National Social Enterprise Conference
Minister Humphreys Opens Ireland’s Second National Social Enterprise Conference Minister stresses the important role of Social Enterprises as part of the post-Covid economic and social recovery Heather Humphreys, TD, the Minister for Rural and...
Age Friendly Ireland | Newsletter | Friday 13th November 2020
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Minister Humphreys appoints new Board to the Western Development Commission
Minister Humphreys appoints new Board to the Western Development Commission The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, T.D, today (Friday, 13 November) announced the appointment of a new Board to the Western Development Commission....
Minister O’Brien publishes the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2021
Minister O’Brien publishes the Dormant Accounts Action Plan 2021 €51 million in funding to help address disadvantage. Joe O’Brien, TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, today (12th November 2020) announced funding of over €51...
Minister Heather Humphreys confirms 2021 Supervalu TidyTowns Competition will proceed
Minister Heather Humphreys confirms 2021 Supervalu TidyTowns Competition will proceed The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has given a firm commitment that the SuperValu TidyTowns competition will proceed in 2021. The SuperValu...
Minister Humphreys announces over €4.1 million in CLÁR funding for rural schools and communities
Minister Humphreys announces over €4.1 million in CLÁR funding for rural schools and communities • 115 projects to benefit from Government supports • Significant focus on schools and communities in areas that have suffered population decline Minister for Rural and...
Close Contact Guidance
Irish Heart Foundation – CPR Guide
#RestartAHeart day we wanted to let you know that we’ve developed a new awareness campaign, kindly supported by Abbott and ESB Networks, which shows just how straightforward it is to perform CPR. To see the full presentation and find video links CLICK HERE. The...
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien welcome €341 million allocation for rural and community development in Budget 2021
Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien welcome €341 million allocation for rural and community development in Budget 2021 €23 million in additional investment for rural Ireland and our communities Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D.,...
Minister Humphreys awards further €4.3 million for COVID-19 adaptations in towns and villages
Minister Humphreys awards further €4.3 million for COVID-19 adaptations in towns and villages 137 towns and villages countrywide to benefit Over €10 million now awarded to 363 projects under the Town and Village Renewal Scheme since July Minister for Rural and...
PPN Needs Analysis – FUNDING INFORMATION RESPONSE
Sligo PPN would like to thank Liam Scollan (consultant) and Sligo Leader Partnership Company for allowing us to share this handbook "New Options For Funding in Covid-19 - A Manual for the Not-For-Profit sector" This manual builds on a successful information session...
Needs Analysis Results and Response Plan
Following our Needs Analysis of member groups in September 2020, Sligo PPN have begun to develop a response plan to try and either signpost groups to existing supports or to directly deliver training and supports over the next 6 months. This document is a working...
Major milestone in the National Broadband Plan as Ministers Humphreys and Ryan launch Broadband Connection Points
Major milestone in the National Broadband Plan as Ministers Humphreys and Ryan launch Broadband Connection Points...