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Full Circle Awards
Circular.ie is a 5-year, government-funded project designed to build knowledge and understanding of local initiatives focused on waste prevention, repair, reuse, and rethinking. Our aim is to foster greater awareness […]
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Understanding Community Development
Starting September 2025 on Wednesdays from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. Are you currently working or volunteering in the Community or perhaps will in the future ? This short introduction […]
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€3.5 million Integration Fund for 2025 Announced
2025 Integration Fund now open to applications from non-government and community organisations €3.5 million available to national, regional and local non-profit groups to support the integration and inclusion of people […]
Read more »Consultation on the Development of a New Strategy to Support the Community & Voluntary Sector
Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Jerry Buttimer TD, on Thursday, 3rd July, announced the commencement of a stakeholder consultation on the development of a new […]
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DLR PPN EzineJuly August 2025
We have just published the July-August 2025 edition of our ezine. It includes news from our member groups on their activities and events, there is also information on funding and […]
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DLR Connector Consultation
Overview Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is proposing to develop the “DLR Connector”, a walking, cycling and public realm improvement scheme. The DLR Connector will connect neighbourhoods and villages east to west […]
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Africa Day 2025 Event
Africa Day 2025 event, hosted by the Congolese Anti-Poverty Network and the Filipino Multicultural Society, taking place on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025. This special occasion will celebrate Africa’s rich heritage, […]
Read more »Community Energy Event
Are you looking for ways to reduce your energy costs, enhance comfort, and demonstrate environmental leadership at your community centre, sports hall, or facility? Join us for an informative in-person […]
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Low-Cost Spay and Neuter
CDPA is offering a low-cost spay or neuter for families who may be struggling financially to neuter their cats. Depending on location, the cost will be Between €30- 45 for […]
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Powerscourt Estate – Working with Nature Awards
Powerscourt Estate announces the inaugural 2025 “Working with Nature Awards” ahead of Earth Day 2025. Powerscourt Estate, Ireland’s premier sustainable visitor attraction is delighted to launch the inaugural “Working with […]
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DLR PPN May-June 2025 Ezine is Out Now!
The DLR PPN Ezine is back with the May-June 2025 edition which is out now. The Secretariat and staff are delighted to present a new format, in line with the […]
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Political Communications and Advocacy Skills Workshop
The Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) with support from St. Stephen’s Green Trust and the Dublin Region and Wicklow PPNs are delighted to offer two online political communications and […]
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PPN Summer School 2025 – Registration is Open!
PPN Summer School 2025 DCU Office of Civic Engagement Dublin City • Fingal • Dun Laoghaire-Rathdown This Summer, the PPN Summer School will continue to be delivered by Dublin City University in association with the Public Participation […]
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Are You Registered To Vote?
There will be a Presidential Election later this year, are you registered to vote? You can update your details any time on the register except when an election is called […]
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Join the Circular Movement – Sustainability Workshops
DLR PPN member Royal Terrace Residents’ Association secured funding under the Climate Actions Work Engagement fund to deliver sustainability awareness workshops in 2025. The project involves the delivery of three […]
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The DLR PPN Ezine is Back!
As mentioned at the Networking Meeting last week, the DLR PPN ezine is back! Over the last few months, the Secretariat and staff have explored ways to make our communication […]
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PPN Summer School is Back!
This Summer, the PPN Summer School will continue to be delivered by Dublin City University in association with the Public Participation Networks (PPNs) from the Dublin City, Fingal and Dun […]
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DLR PPN Impact Report 2024
“A Year of Building Connections” In 2024 we sought to re-establish connections through participation. Some of the highlights of the year include: PPN Summer School, Focus on Funding Week, Building […]
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Dublin Array Offshore Wind Farm Project – Planning Application
The Dublin Array project has submitted a planning application to An Bord Pleanála (ABP) . The application is now available for inspection at the offices of An Bord Pleanála, Wicklow […]
Read more »Adult Learners’ Festival 2025
Adult learning organisation AONTAS is running its annual week-long festival to celebrate learning for everyone. They are asking all adult learning providers and organisations across the island of Ireland to […]
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Dublin Mountains Archaeology Webinar
Find out more about the stories of the Dublin Mountains with archaeologist Wayne Malone, who will discuss the archaeology and history of this incredible landscape. This webinar will focus on […]
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DLR PPN December Ezine is Out Now!
Our December ezine has just been published. DLR PPN member groups are sharing their news with you. You will also find information on funding, consultations and surveys seeking your participation. […]
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