Date: Wednesday, 6 December
Time: from 6.30pm to 9pm
Venue: Menlo Park Hotel
Full-members Meeting. All members welcome!
We are delighted to share with you the wonderful success of our Winter Plenary and Christmas Social held yesterday evening.
It was a truly vibrant and well-attended event that brought our community together in the spirit of celebration and collaboration.
The meeting opened with the beautiful melodies of the Sonke Community Choir which provided a heart-warming start to our gathering, infusing the atmosphere with warmth and joy.
Throughout the evening, all attendees engaged in insightful discussions and building connections.
We shared ideas and hopes for the work GCCN can do in the new year and the focus was placed on 2024 being a crucial year due to the local elections taking place then. The energy and participation from all members were truly remarkable.
On this occasion we also welcomed our newest GCCN representative on the Local Community Development Committee, Charlotte May member of Galway Centre for Independent Living.
The community then came together in GCCN’s call to action in support of the #ScrapTheGreenPaper Campaign requesting for the Green Paper on Disability Reforms to be scraped because it does not align with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (UNCPRD).
We encouraged all our members to raise awareness of this campaign and to make a submission on the Green Paper on Disability Reforms Public Consultation before the extended deadline on 15 March 2024.
And as the meeting drew to a close, the event ended on a high note with the joyful sounds of a DJ, mince pies and Christmas drinks and lovely chatter and fun.
Community Celebrations
A big shout to all our GCCN members for their hard work in making Galway a better place for our communities.
Below please find a few snapshots of some of our member’s achievements in 2023. Enjoy!
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all who attended the 2023 Winter Plenary and contributed to the success of this event.
And a big thank you to all our member groups and organisations for your ongoing support and participation.
Wishing you and all our members a joyful holiday season filled with warmth, laughter, and meaningful connections.
Meeting Agenda
Please arrive from 6.10pm to sign in and enjoy Sonke Galway Multicultural Community Choir’s songs and a cup of tea/coffee before a sharp start at 6.30pm.
Part I – GCCN Plenary
- Welcome and Introductions
- Minutes & Matters Arising
- GCCN Elections
- Community Discussions – GCCN Representatives’ Updates
- GCCN Policies and Positions
- GCCN Work Update
- AOB
Part II – Community Discussions
- What impact can GCCN have on local elections 2024?
- What would you like to see GCCN doing in 2024?
- Part III – Christmas Social
- Community Celebrations
- Mince Pies and Drinks
Download the Agenda HERE.
Meeting Documentation
The meeting documentation is available for download here:
This document will be taken as read at the Plenary meeting and then approved.
Please read this document and send in any comments or questions to Oana at communications@gccn.ie before Monday 4 December.
As a member of the GCCN, your voice matters, and your presence at the Winter Plenary is invaluable. We look forward to seeing you on December 6th.
The Plenary meetings are open to GCCN members only, unless non-members are explicitly invited.
For this social event there is no limit on how many members of your group can attend. Coffee/tea and finger food will be served on the evening, so please let us know of any allergies/intolerance you might have, by emailing Oana at communications@gccn.ie
