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Did you grow up in the new housing estates of the 60s & 70s here in DLR?
Call-out for Interviews: Our suburbs in the ‘60s & ’70s Did you move to a new housing estate in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown in the ‘60s or ‘70s? Or did you grow […]
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Spring into Training! DLR PPN Spring Training Programme
Please note the short courses, Committee Skills and Exploring our Changing Society in Dún Laoghaire Rathdown are in the process of being finalised and registration will open shortly at the […]
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DLR PPN February-March 2026 Ezine Out Now!
The February-March 2026 ezine is out now, packed with participation opportunities, local community news, opportunities for funding and much more. As always, many thanks to everyone who submitted news items! […]
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Winter Warm Up-Series
Want a warmer home and lower energy bills? Join us for our winter series of 4 online energy workshops with expert guidance on improving home energy efficiency, from low-cost tips […]
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dlr Community and Volunteer Awards 2025
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council hosted the dlr Community and Volunteer Awards lon 25th November 2025 at the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan, where community groups and volunteers from across the county […]
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DLR PPN November-December Ezine is out!
The November – December 2025 ezine is out now, packed with participation opportunities, local community news, opportunities for funding and much more. As always, many thanks to everyone who submitted […]
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PPN National Conference
The National PPN Conference 2025 took place in Trim, between the 16th and 17th of October and offered the opportunity for Public Participation Networks from across Ireland for two days […]
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LGBTQI+ Guide to Supports and Information for the DLR Community
The DLR PPN Secretariat and Team was delighted to welcome 175 participants to Le Cheile – Together – DLR PPN Autumn Community Networking Event, which took place on Wednesday, the 8th […]
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Le Cheile – Together – DLR PPN Autumn Community Networking Event
The DLR PPN Secretariat and Team was delighted to welcome 175 participants to Le Cheile – Together – DLR PPN Autumn Community Networking Event, which took place on Wednesday, the […]
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Autumn Training
Our colleagues in Dublin City PPN are offering DLR PPN member groups the opportunity to Misinformation and the Impact on the Voluntary Sector Oct 1st (in person 10.30am -12pm): Focus […]
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The Community & Volunteer Awards 2025 Now Open
The Community & Volunteer Awards 2025 are now open for nominations Nominations are now open for this year’s Community & Volunteer Awards. Nominations can be submitted on behalf of a […]
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Are you passionate about making Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown county a safer and more inclusive place for everyone?
We are pleased to let you know that Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is establishing the new Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) and have invited DLR PPN to put forward Expressions […]
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Registration open for Le Chéile – Together – DLR PPN Autumn Community Networking Event
Registration is now open for the DLR PPN Autumn Community Networking Event – Registration Closed Le Chéile – Together – DLR PPN Autumn Community Networking Event Date: Wednesday, 8th October 2025 Location: Talbot […]
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DLR PPN September – October 2025 Ezine has just been published
Find out what the DLR PPN members groups are doing, source information on funding and consultations, learn about the different projects in DLR such as the Dundrum by Design project. […]
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Exciting News for DLR Social Enterprises
JUST ANNOUNCED! New Social Enterprise Award Category Added to DLR Chamber Business Awards 2025. DLR Chamber has announced the FIRST Social Enterprise of the Year Award category within its highly […]
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Save the Date! DLR PPN Networking and Information Evening
We are delighted to announce that the DLR PPN Autumn Networking Event will take place on Wednesday, the 8th of October, from 7.00pm to 8.00pm in the Talbot Hotel, Stillorgan […]
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LGBTQ+ Sensitivity & Awareness Workshops
Would you like to better understand LGBTQ+ experiences — to support a family member, friend or colleague? Whether you’re looking to learn more for personal or professional reasons, these […]
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Marine Bioblitz: Explore and Record Life on the Seashore!
Marine Bioblitz, is a hands-on marine adventure where you can explore the rich biodiversity of our local seashore! This is a fantastic opportunity for all ages to get outside, […]
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Dundrum by Design
From the youngest voices to the oldest perspectives, Dundrum by Design invites everyone to help shape the future of their town. This initiative puts the people of Dundrum at the […]
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Take Part in SDG Week 2025!
Ireland’s fourth Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week is taking place this year from 19 to 28 September. It forms part of the wider European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW), which runs […]
Read more »New Strategy to Support the Community and Voluntary Sector
The Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht is developing a new strategy to support the Community and Voluntary sector in Ireland. The new strategy will look […]
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New Bridge at Druid’s Glen, Cherrywood
The public consultation will run from Tuesday 15th July to Thursday 28th August. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council are carrying out a Non-Statutory Public Consultation on an Emerging Preferred Concept for a new bridge and […]
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Free Capacity Building Training Programme
Dublin Rural LEADER announced the launch of a free Capacity Building Training Programme for voluntary and community groups operating in the rural areas of Fingal, South Dublin, and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. […]
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