Keeping our members and others up-to-date with what’s going on in communities in Galway.
If you would like to contribute or to publicise an issue or event please email info@galwaycitycommunitynetwork.ie
NOAC Local Authority Satisfaction Survey 2019: Galway City features well
The National Oversight and Audit (NOAC) published its findings for the Local Authority Satisfaction Survey 2019 in early July. This is the second out of three surveys to be conducted between 2018 and 2020 and it took place in eleven local authorities among which Galway City.
See the survey for a closer look at Galway City's scores and a detailed infographic on the general levels of Satisfaction and Perceptions of Councils, Attitudes to Local Areas, Communication, Awareness and Engagement, Value for Money and Contact with Local Councils.
See the survey for a closer look at Galway City's scores and a detailed infographic on the general levels of Satisfaction and Perceptions of Councils, Attitudes to Local Areas, Communication, Awareness and Engagement, Value for Money and Contact with Local Councils.
Funding for Men’s and Women’s Sheds Under The Community Enhancement Programme 2019
Funding for Men’s and Women’s Sheds available under the Community Enhancement Programme 2019.
The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd August 2019 at 4.00pm.
€6,545 have been allocated to Galway City Council for 2019 and the application process is being administered by Galway City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).
The closing date for applications is Friday 2nd August 2019 at 4.00pm.
€6,545 have been allocated to Galway City Council for 2019 and the application process is being administered by Galway City Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).
GCCN Network News 2019 #22
The GCCN Network News 2019 #22 July 19th 2019 - Don't miss out on the latest news from the Network. In this issue: Funding for Men’s and Women’s Sheds: deadline 2nd August / Capacity Building in Youth Mental Health Training: book now for Sept/Oct 2019 / Making Space: Audio-described tour for visitors with visual impairments: 23rd July / Safefood Community Food Initiative: 24th July / and Reminders on the Draft Strategic Policy Committees' Scheme 2019- 2024 and Draft Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019‐2024
The Draft Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019- 2024 for Galway City is Open for Submissions
Submissions on the Draft Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019- 2024 are now invited by Galway City Council. Individual submissions can be lodged with the a/Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services, Galway City Council not later than 4.00pm on Friday, 23rd August 2019.
The Draft Strategic Policy Committees’ Scheme 2019- 2024 for Galway City is Open for Submissions
Submissions on the Draft Strategic Policy Committees' Scheme 2019- 2024 are now invited by Galway City Council. Individual submissions can be lodged with the a/Senior Executive Officer, Corporate Services, Galway City Council not later than 4.00pm on Friday, 23rd August 2019.
GCCN Submission on the Draft Strategic Policy Committees’ Scheme 2019- 2024: Your Input Matters
GCCN are currently working on a submission in relation to the Draft Strategic Policy Committee's Scheme 2019 - 2024 and would value all GCCN members' input.
If you wish to send us your comments, insights and any additional information that you can contribute please contact communications@gccn.ie before Tuesday 23rd July.
If you wish to send us your comments, insights and any additional information that you can contribute please contact communications@gccn.ie before Tuesday 23rd July.
GCCN Network News 2019 #21
The GCCN Network News 2019 #21 July 12th 2019 - Don't miss out on the latest news from the Network. In this issue:
GCCN Information Session: reminder /
Submissions invited for Draft Strategic Policy Committees' Scheme 2019- 2024 /
Submissions invited for Draft Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019‐2024 /
Harvest Festival and Ballinfoile Mór Community Garden celebrate 10 years /
Funambulism Workshops: free tickets to GCCN members (limited numbers) /
Join the Flower-Insect Timed Count (FIT Count): All Ireland Pollinator Plan.
GCCN Information Session: reminder /
Submissions invited for Draft Strategic Policy Committees' Scheme 2019- 2024 /
Submissions invited for Draft Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019‐2024 /
Harvest Festival and Ballinfoile Mór Community Garden celebrate 10 years /
Funambulism Workshops: free tickets to GCCN members (limited numbers) /
Join the Flower-Insect Timed Count (FIT Count): All Ireland Pollinator Plan.
GCCN Induction: What Do I Need To Know?
Come along to the GCCN Induction and find out more on Galway City Community Network and how you, as a GCCN member, can become more involved and actively influence decision making structures in Galway city.
GCCN Network News 2019 #20
The GCCN Network News 2019 #20 July 5th 2019 - Don't miss out on the latest news from the Network. In this issue: PPN Community Insurance Impact Assessment: a reminder / Healthy Green Spaces - Invitation for Expressions of Interest: Closing on 19th July / Westside Arts Festival: 9th - 13th July / Age Action: Free Computer Classes For People Over 55 Joint Policing Meeting: 22 July
Joint Policing Committee Meeting Monday 22nd July 2019
A Joint Policing Committee Meeting will be held on Monday 22nd July 2019 in Galway City Council.
The purpose of the Joint Policing Committee is to provide a forum where matters that affect policing in Galway City are discussed.
Please find for download the Agenda for the JPC on the 22nd July and the Minutes from the previous meeting held on 25th March.
The purpose of the Joint Policing Committee is to provide a forum where matters that affect policing in Galway City are discussed.
Please find for download the Agenda for the JPC on the 22nd July and the Minutes from the previous meeting held on 25th March.
GCCN Network News 2019 #19
The GCCN Network News 2019 #19 June 28th 2019 - Don't miss out on the last news from the Network. In this issue:
• GCCN Plenary Follow-up and Documentation
• Baboró Game Design Workshop: free spaces for girls and boys age 10-12
• Seven Castles Looped Cycle Heritage Tour
• Galway Visually Impaired Activity Club's "Let’s Tandem Cycle Together" event
• PPN Community Insurance Impact Assessment: a reminder
• GCCN Plenary Follow-up and Documentation
• Baboró Game Design Workshop: free spaces for girls and boys age 10-12
• Seven Castles Looped Cycle Heritage Tour
• Galway Visually Impaired Activity Club's "Let’s Tandem Cycle Together" event
• PPN Community Insurance Impact Assessment: a reminder
Plenary Meeting – June 2019
The second Plenary of 2019 took place on Wednesday, June 26th.
Please see the Plenary Documents attached.
Please see the Plenary Documents attached.
GCCN Network News 2019 #18
The GCCN Network News 2019 #18 June 21st 2019 - Don't miss out on the last news from the Network.
In this issue:
PPN Community Insurance Impact Assessment /
New AIC Funding Opportunity for Recent Arts Graduates /
Bike Week 2019 /
That’s Life present Club Tropicana Festival 2019 /
'Outitude' screening & table quiz in aid of Teach Solais LGBT+ Resource Centre /
and a reminder for Nuns'Island Regeneration: Two-Day Public Consultation Event
In this issue:
PPN Community Insurance Impact Assessment /
New AIC Funding Opportunity for Recent Arts Graduates /
Bike Week 2019 /
That’s Life present Club Tropicana Festival 2019 /
'Outitude' screening & table quiz in aid of Teach Solais LGBT+ Resource Centre /
and a reminder for Nuns'Island Regeneration: Two-Day Public Consultation Event
GCCN Plenary June 26th 2019
The second Plenary of 2019 will take place on Wednesday, June 26th at 6.30pm (6pm for registration) in the Menlo Park Hotel, Galway. Come and also meet the new Galway City Councillors on this occasion.
Curry and Conversations: Explore what it means to become a GCCN Representative
Have you ever considered becoming a GCCN Rep?
Come along to this open meeting, have some curry with us and find out more!
Come along to this open meeting, have some curry with us and find out more!
GCCN Network News 2019 #17
The GCCN Network News 2019 #17 June 14th 2019 - Don't miss out on the last news from the Network. In this issue: Belonging in Ballybane, Livefeed Gig for Cruinniú na nÓg, Travelling Light: ConTempo Quartet meets Circus' Youth Aerial Troupe, Fly a Kite in Aid of Jigsaw, World Refugee Day and Family Outdoor Day in Rinville, Public Sector Equality & Human Rights Duty - Introductory Workshop, Share your vision for Nuns's Island - Public Consultation, ILMI Representation and Participation Training - Having Our Voices Heard and Free Home Insulation Grants.
Healthy Galway City Strategy 2019-2021
The Healthy Galway City Strategy 2019-2021 was launched by Minister of State Catherine Byrne on Tuesday, 4th June in Westside Library, as part of the Healthy Ireland initiative. The three-year strategy aims to ensure Galway is a city where everyone can enjoy physical and mental health and wellbeing to their full potential, where wellbeing is valued and supported at every level of society, and where responsibility for health and wellbeing is shared and supported.
GCCN Network News 2019 # 16
The GCCN Network News 2019 # 16 June 7th 2019 - Don't miss out on the last news from the Network. In this issue: The Launch of Healthy Galway Strategy 2019 -2021, Funding opportunities for Communities and Ecologists, Funding opportunities for Youth Workers, Events around Galway.
GCCN Network News 2019 # 15
GCCN Network News 2019 # 15 May 31st 2019 - Don't miss out on the last news from the Network. In this issue: Training and Funding opportunities for Youth Workers, Cruinniú na nÓg and a list of the Newly-Elected Galway City Councillors.
Postponed – Training on the Role of GCCN Representatives
This training has been postponed to a later date.
The new…
The new…
GCCN Submission on the Social Enterprise Policy for Ireland
Galway City Community Network welcomes the opportunity to make…
GCCN Network News 2019 # 14
The GCCN Network News 2019 # 14 May 17th 2019 - Don't miss out on the last news from the Network. In this issue: Galway City Council Grants information, GCCN Reps Training and much more!
GCCN Network News 2019 # 13
The GCCN Network News 2019 # 13 May 10th 2019 - Find out more on the events taking place in Galway. In this issue: GCCN Meeting Re Arts and Culture, Westside Youth Project Celebration, A Guide to Flora and Fauna of Merlin Park Woods Launch, Social Inclusion Grants 2019, Young Hearts Graduation Ceremony.
Community Enhancement Programme 2019
Galway City Council through the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) invites applications for funding from interested Community Groups / Organisations with the Galway City administrative area under the Community Enhancement Programme (CEP) for 2019.
GCCN Network News 2019 # 12
Funding Workshops for Community Enhancement Programme 2019, EVOLVE Community Learning Together event by Volunteer Galway, Application for Relocation of Bloom 2019 - Dementia: Understand Together Show Garden, GCCN Meeting on Arts and Culture, Volunteer Placement Opportunities with NUIG ALIVE, Public Meeting about the Galway City Irish Language Plan, NWCI Hustings for European Elections in Galway
Funding Workshops for the Community Enhancement Programme 2019
Applications from Community and Voluntary groups for the Community Enhancement Programme 2019 are open. On behalf of the Galway City LCDC, Galway City Council in association with Galway City Community Network and Galway City Partnership will host two funding workshops to offer advice on the grant application and further info on the available support.
GCCN Network News 2019#11
Invitation to the Local Elections 2019 Hustings on April 29th, Environment, Recreation & Amenity SPC, Social Inclusion Forum 2019 - Preparatory Workshops, Community Enhancement Programme 2019, HSE National Lottery Grants, DRCD Regional Funding Workshops
Planning Strategic Policy Committee April 2019
The Planning Strategic Policy Committee meeting will take place…
Manifesto and Hustings
Read the Manifesto for the Local Elections 2019...Come to the Hustings
Transport SPC April 2019
Transportation SPC Meeting April 2019
Environment, Recreation and Amenity SPC – Meeting May 1st 2019
Meeting documentation available
Read the Galway Environmental Network Manifesto for the Local Election 2019
Housing and Social Inclusion SPC
A meeting of The Housing and Social Inclusion SPC took place…
GCCN Network News 2019#10
Invitation to the Local Elections 2019 Hustings on April 29th, Social Inclusion Forum 2019 - Preparatory Workshops, Community Enhancement Programme 2019, HSE National Lottery Grants, DRCD Regional Funding Workshops
Housing and Accommodation SPC 28th February 2019
A meeting of the Housing SPC took place on the 28th of February…
Transport SPC April 24th 2019
A meeting of the Transport Strategic Policy Committee will be…
GCCN Network News 2019#9
Invitation to the Local Elections 2019 Hustings: A Manifesto for Fair and Equal Local Elections, Diaspora Policy for Ireland - Galway Consultation, Community Enhancement Programme 2019, Terryland Forest Park Nature Reserve: LUNCHTIME RANGERS, Give your input into The Irish Language Plan for Galway, Age-Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards , G2020 Wave Makers: Register Now
GCCN Network News 2019#8
Developing a Manifesto for Fair and Equal Local Elections, Rural Funding Opportunities - Briefing by DRCD: Wednesday 10th April, Raise The Roof Rally - Monday 8th April, Information Session for Women with Epilepsy - Tuesday April 9th, Free Training for Community Group.
GCCN Network News 2019#7
GCCN Induction Workshop, Amenity Grants Scheme 2019 - Funding Opportunity, Africa Say 2019 - Grants Scheme, #Little Things Campaign Training 26th March, Free training for Community Groups, Have your Say - The Role of Europe in Supporting a More Equal Society - Free Workshop, National Community Week - Funding Opportunity, Diary Dates…
Remembering the Magdalene Women and Children of Galway
Sunday March 31st at 2pm in Bohermore Cemetery
Comhairle na nÓg
Galway City Community Network participate in Comhairle na nÓg
Comhairle…
Comhairle…
GCCN Community Safety Meeting: Thursday 21st March
Galway City Community Network are holding a Community Safety…
GCCN Annual General Meeting & Plenary March 27th 2019
March 27th Harbour Hotel
GCCN Network News 2019#6
GCCN Induction & Plenary Meetings, Workshops on Human Rights and Equality Funding Scheme, Grants available under The Community Foundation for Ireland Older Persons Fund, Grants available under the Social Innovation Fund, 1916 Bursary Fund for Disadvantaged Third Level Students, The Mayor's Awards 2019, Have your Say - the role of Europe in supporting a more equal society - free workshop, Grants available under National Community Week from Galway City Council…
Housing and Accommodation SPC
The Housing and Accommodation Strategic Policy Committee took…
GCCN Communications and Support Worker
GCCN are seeking a dynamic person with highly developed communication…
GCCN Submission to the National Volunteering Strategy
The Department of Rural and Community Development are currently…
GCCN Network News 2019#5
GCCN Diary Dates, 1916 Bursary Fund for Disadvantaged Third Level Students, The re-issued Busking Bylaws, HearWHO app, The Mayor's Awards 2019, Have your Say - the role of Europe in supporting a more equal society - free workshop, Galway Arts Centre Upcoming Exhibition: 'KPAPLAK DONKER' Morley Hill / Nik Taylor, Grants available for older people from the Community Foundation for Ireland, A workshop on the Good Friday Agreement and its implications for Brexit, Become an SDG Advocate…
Economic Development, Enterprise Support and Culture SPC February 2019
Meeting documentation available
Transport SPC February 2019
Transportation SPC Meeting Feb 2019