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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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Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development today launched a call for Community Development Pilot Projects.  The programme will provide overall funding  of €1m in 2021 for up to eight pilot projects to trial...

Minister O’Brien launches €1m fund for Community Development Pilot Projects   Joe O’Brien TD, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development today launched a call for Community Development Pilot Projects to trial community led...

Minister Humphreys announces €6.5 million in funding for outdoor recreational amenities   38 projects across the country to benefit under the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme.   Projects will support enhanced interest in outdoor pursuits post COVID...

Minister Heather Humphreys extends closing date for TidyTowns funding of €1 million   The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., has announced an extension to the closing date for applications under the €1 million top-up fund for...

Minister O’Brien welcomes NESC Report on the Community Call 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 the publication of ‘Community Call -...

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Minister Humphreys publishes Department of Rural and Community Development’s new Statement of Strategy   Minister Heather Humphreys today published the Department of Rural and Community Development’s second Statement of Strategy, covering the period 2021-2023....

Ministers Humphreys, McGrath and O’Brien announce €10 million in COVID Stability funding for community and voluntary groups Funding targeted at organisations which have suffered due to Pandemic A €10 million fund is to be established to assist community and voluntary...

Minister O’Brien welcomes publication of White Paper on the Government’s new international Protection Support System Minister Joe O’Brien, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development with special responsibility for Community Development and...

Minister O’Brien asks all Government Departments to provide detail on their engagement with the C&V sector   Minister Joe O’Brien, Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development with special responsibility for Community Development and...

Building on the 2020 needs analysis that was conducted with our member groups in 2020, Sligo PPN are working collectively with Sligo Leader Partnership Co (SLPCo) and Sligo Volunteer Centre to develop a suite of training and support initiatives. There are a number of...

The TidyTowns Unit of the Department of Rural and Community Development have issued the 2nd edition of the TidyTowns Newsletter 2/2021, we have also included a word document that contains the links in the newsletter. The newsletter contains the following: Updates from...

Minister Humphreys announces new €800,000 Regeneration Programme for Social Enterprises Programme to support Social Enterprises in the recovery from COVID-19   Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Monday, 22 February),...

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MY VOICE MATTERS: Views and Experiences of LGBTI+ Mental Health Service Users Call for Focus Group Participants   In short This project is being undertaken to gain insights into the lived experiences of LGBTI+ people using mental health services in Ireland. If...

In our 2020 needs analysis, community groups asked for support to become more environmentally friendly. One way you can do that is to try and encourage pollinators to your area. Local communities can lead the way in creating an Ireland where pollinators can thrive....

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Minister Humphreys highlights the responsibilities of dog owners this lambing season   Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has today Friday, 5 February) highlighted the responsibilities of dog owners and the vulnerability of sheep...

With approximately 15,000 clubs across the island, sports clubs can play a vital role in the conservation of our biodiversity. The newest publication from the All-Ireland Pollinator Plan, ‘Pollinator-friendly management of Sports Clubs’ offers 10 actions to help...

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Please click on the link below to read Sligo Environmental Network Newsletter Sligo Environmental Network Newsletter- January 2021  

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Please find attached the 1st edition of the TidyTowns Newsletter 1/2020 & Sustainability Factsheet No. 8 from Ennis TidyTowns.  We have also included a word document that contains the links in the newsletter. The newsletter contains the following: Information...

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Ministers Humphreys and O’Brien announce that over 3,000 projects have been supported through 2020 Community Enhancement Programme   Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for...