Who Are We?
The Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Public Participation Network (sometimes shortened to Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown PPN or DLR PPN) is an independent network of community, voluntary, social inclusion and environmental organisations, active in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County area.
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Benefits of Joining
Represent
The opportunity for your organisation to nominate representatives to sit on the local decision-making committees. Your group will be part of a collective voice to influence policy and plans that directly impact the community in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown
Information
Access to relevant information about plans and decisions for your area, including consultations and funding opportunities.
Capacity Building
Access to free training to support member groups
Network
An opportunity to network, learn and share with other community and voluntary organisations in Dún Laoghaire-Rathown.
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Upcoming Training & Events
Calendar of Events
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dlr Festival of Inclusion 2023
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (dlr) County Council is delighted to host the dlr Festival of Inclusion every autumn. The aim of the annual dlr Festival of Inclusion is to highlight and celebrate social […]
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Future of Local Democracy – Call for Submissions
The Seanad Public Consultation Committee chaired by the Leas-Chathaoirleach, Senator Mark Daly, is seeking the public’s views on the Future of Local Democracy ahead of the Local Elections in June […]
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PowerPoint for beginners –
PowerPoint for beginners –
PowerPoint for beginners - Thursday 05 October, 12.00pm – 2.00pm. This is an introduction to PowerPoint session, for beginners and people who haven’t used their skills for some time. Perfect for those […]
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How to set up and run a community and voluntary organisation – Module 1: Getting Started
How to set up and run a community and voluntary organisation – Module 1: Getting Started
This training is ideal for those considering setting up a new Community & Voluntary Group or for those involved in recently formed groups. Setting up a community group Deciding on […]
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PowerPoint (infographics) advanced
PowerPoint (infographics) advanced
PowerPoint (infographics) advanced - Thursday 12 October, 12.00pm – 2.00pm. This session is a little bit more complicated, but beginners are more than welcome. This session would be useful for people […]
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The Next Steps – How to set up and run a community and voluntary organisation – Module 2: Running your organisation
The Next Steps – How to set up and run a community and voluntary organisation – Module 2: Running your organisation
Committee Roles, Committee Roles Running a Meeting Agendas/Minutes Example: running a residents’ association REGISTER HERE Maighread Kelly Maighréad is an experienced Consultant and has been working in the community and […]
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WordPress -Module 1
WordPress -Module 1
WordPress (1) - Thursday 19 October, 12.00pm – 2.00pm. Setting up a domain, hosting and the building blocks of WordPress. This session is aimed at those new to WordPress, who are thinking about […]
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Understanding and influencing local policy
Understanding and influencing local policy
In this workshop you will learn how local policies impact on communities and how to prepare a policy position. It will include factors in influencing policy at the local level; […]
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WordPress – Module 2
WordPress – Module 2
WordPress (2) - Thursday 26 October, 12.00pm – 2.00pm. Understanding pages, posts and creating your homepage. This second session is a little more advanced, and for people who perhaps would like […]
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Understanding how your local council works
Understanding how your local council works
This workshop covers the role of local authorities; what local authorities do and how they do it; decision making structures in local authorities; roles of elected members, the CEO and […]
Become a DLR PPN Member!
All volunteer led, not-for-profit community groups active within Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown are encouraged to become members of the PPN.
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