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GCCN Network News 2019 #29
The GCCN Network News 2019 #29 September 13th 2019 - Don't miss out on the latest news from the Network. In this issue:
Make Way Day Campaign /
Funding for Training and Mentoring for Social Enterprises (DAF) /
National Broadband Plan: Have Your Say /
Draft Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Update.
Make Way Day Campaign /
Funding for Training and Mentoring for Social Enterprises (DAF) /
National Broadband Plan: Have Your Say /
Draft Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 Update.
Nominations Now Extended: GCCN Representative Elections
Nominations for GCCN Representatives 2019-2024 are now extended until Wednesday 18th September. GCCN members interested in applying are invited to send in their nomination forms before 12noon on 18th September.
Elections will take place at the Plenary meeting on September 25th.
Elections will take place at the Plenary meeting on September 25th.
GCCN Network News 2019 #28
The GCCN Network News 2019 #28 September 6th 2019 - Don't miss out on the latest news from the Network. In this issue: Social Inclusion Week 2019 in October-Submit Your Event Now / Review of Local Community Development Committees / Photo Competition "Reclaiming Your Rights / Culture Night at Galway Community Circus.
Review of Local Community Development Committees
The Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs) review commenced by The Department of Rural and Community Development in October 2017 has now been published and is available for download within.
Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities 2019-2024
The Strategy to Support the Community & Voluntary Sector in Ireland sets out a long-term vision for our communities in Ireland. With actions to be implemented over the next five years, the Strategy sets a general direction of travel for Government policy in relation to community development, local development and the community and voluntary sector for the coming years.
Plenary Meeting – September 2019
The third Plenary of 2019 will take place on Wednesday, September 25th at 6.30pm (registrations from 6pm) in the Menlo Park Hotel, Galway.
The GCCN Representatives Elections will take place during this Plenary. See details within.
The GCCN Representatives Elections will take place during this Plenary. See details within.
GCCN Network News 2019 #27
The GCCN Network News 2019 #27 August 30th 2019 - Don't miss out on the latest news from the Network. In this issue:
OpenStreetMap Ireland /
Consultation on the Future of Galway’s Streets & Public Spaces /
A Fair Society for All? Listening to the Voices of Older People /
Free Webinars on Charities Good Governance /
Funding for Small-Scale Environmental Projects /
Go For Life Grants Scheme /
Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities Strategy 2019-2024 /
LGBT+ Participants needed for Creative Ireland Project.
OpenStreetMap Ireland /
Consultation on the Future of Galway’s Streets & Public Spaces /
A Fair Society for All? Listening to the Voices of Older People /
Free Webinars on Charities Good Governance /
Funding for Small-Scale Environmental Projects /
Go For Life Grants Scheme /
Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities Strategy 2019-2024 /
LGBT+ Participants needed for Creative Ireland Project.
GCCN Submission on the Draft Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019- 2024
The final version of the GCCN submission in relation to the Draft Galway City Council Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024, as submitted on Friday 23rd 2019, is now available for download. An extended thank you to all members that have contributed.
GCCN Network News 2019 #26
The GCCN Network News 2019 #26 August 23rd 2019 - Don't miss out on the latest news from the Network. In this issue: GCCN Submission to Draft Climate Adaptation Strategy 2019-2024 / Galway City Sports Club Meeting / Westside Healthy Harvest Day: Safefood Community Food Initiative / CERD Civil Society Consultation Meeting in Galway: Have your say on racism / The Village Salthill: the New Location for Sleep out for Simon 2019 /
Beyond Limits: Empowering Young People With Disabilities
Beyond Limits: Empowering Young People With Disabilities
GCCN Network News 2019 #25
The GCCN Network News 2019 #25 August 9th 2019 - Don't miss out on the latest news from the Network. In this issue: Heritage Week in Merlin Woods / Wellness Workshop by SOS Suicide or Survive / Disability-Visibility: Interdisciplinary Conference on Disability Rights in Ireland/ Events in aid of Ability West and two reminders
GCCN Network News 2019 #24
The GCCN Network News 2019 #24 August 2nd 2019 - Don't miss out on the latest news from the Network. In this issue:
What is your feedback on the GCCN Newsletter and Website?/
Thank you for your contribution on the GCCN Submission to the Draft SPC's Scheme 2019-2024/
Community and Voluntary Support Grant for Older Persons/
Run the Streets of Galway in aid of COPE Galway/
Invitation to the New Yam Festival: Igbo Progressive Union Galway (IPU)
What is your feedback on the GCCN Newsletter and Website?/
Thank you for your contribution on the GCCN Submission to the Draft SPC's Scheme 2019-2024/
Community and Voluntary Support Grant for Older Persons/
Run the Streets of Galway in aid of COPE Galway/
Invitation to the New Yam Festival: Igbo Progressive Union Galway (IPU)
GCCN Representative Elections: Guidelines and Information
In preparation for the representative elections to be held in September, the GCCN Representative Elections: Guidelines and Information has been compiled and is now available for download.
The guide provides information on the GCCN Representative election process, the structures that GCCN is represented on and all the necessary guidance for those seeking a nomination on to one of the decision making structures on which GCCN is represented.
The guide provides information on the GCCN Representative election process, the structures that GCCN is represented on and all the necessary guidance for those seeking a nomination on to one of the decision making structures on which GCCN is represented.
GCCN Submission on the Draft Strategic Policy Committees’ Scheme 2019- 2024: Thank You For Your Input
The final version of GCCN Submission on the Draft Strategic Policy Committees’ Scheme 2019-2024, as submitted on August 1st 2019, is now available for download. An extended thank you to all members that have contributed.
GCCN Network News 2019 #23
The GCCN Network News 2019 #23 July 29th 2019 - Don't miss out on the latest news from the Network. In this issue: The guide for the GCCN Representative Elections 2019 / Final comments invited for GCCN Submission to the Draft SPCs’ Scheme 2019-2024 /
NOAC Local Authority Satisfaction Survey 2019: Galway City features well /
A Better World: NYCI free training exploring global issues /
Community Enhancement Programme 2019 funding approved for Galway City /
Community Employment Vacancies: Enable Ireland
NOAC Local Authority Satisfaction Survey 2019: Galway City features well /
A Better World: NYCI free training exploring global issues /
Community Enhancement Programme 2019 funding approved for Galway City /
Community Employment Vacancies: Enable Ireland
Galway City features in NOAC Local Authority Satisfaction Survey 2019: See Results Within
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 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