Leitrim PPN

Leitrim PPN Leitrim PPN is a structure that brings together Community and Voluntary, Environmental and Social Inclusion groups in the local authority area.

Leitrim Public Participation Network (PPN) is an independent network of community, voluntary, social inclusion and environmental organisations, working to build a better county for the community of Leitrim. Leitrim PPN is a network that allows local authorities and other agencies to connect with community groups around the county. The purpose of the PPN is to allow these groups to give input and have their voices heard within the formal decision-making structures of Leitrim County Council. Whenever the local authority needs people to participate in consultations or sit on the committees that form policies it will call on the PPN to select these people by holding elections from amongst its members. It does not cost anything to register with the PPN and we encourage all eligible voluntary, community and environmental groups to register. Who can join Leitrim PPN
To join the PPN, a group must:
• Be active in Leitrim County
• Have more than five (5) members
• Be non-party political and non-sectarian
• Have a minimum of six months in existence

The benefits of joining Leitrim PPN
• Valuable local and regional networking opportunities
• Greater access to regular community news and information through our social media & e bulletin
• The opportunity to advertise members activities via the PPN newsletter & social media
• Highlighting of Training and Funding opportunities, Consultations & Submissions
• Potential to influence policy making decisions relevant to County Leitrim
• Linkage Groups will be formed in 2023. Linkage Groups bring together organisations with a common interest
to discuss their views and interests in a specific policy area linked to Committee or Boards with PPN Representation. Each Member Group is encouraged to join one or more of the PPN’s Linkage Groups. Leitrim PPN is funded by the Department of Community and Rural Development and Leitrim County Council and hosted by Leitrim Development Company in Drumshanbo.

This week is Sustainable Development Goals Week 2026!🌼🌻 Ireland’s fifth Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week. ☀️The ...
23/09/2026

This week is Sustainable Development Goals Week 2026!🌼🌻

Ireland’s fifth Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week. ☀️

The Sustainable Development Goals are a set of 17 global goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 as a universal call to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure peace and prosperity for all by 2030. The SDG's belong to everyone and SDG Week is open to all – individuals, groups, schools and colleges, businesses and institutions. 🌈

At a local level, the ongoing work of many community and voluntary groups are quietly supporting the implementation of the SDG's in our community and the overall ambitions of the SDG's are truly international in scale and scope 💙💚💛❤️🧡💜🤎🩵🩷

23/09/2026

Irish classes return to Ballinamore Library on Tuesday October 6th at 8pm. Contact Sean at 0876821566 to book a slot.

Leitrim County Council Libraries Ireland Ballinamore, Co. Leitrim. Outandabout Leitrim

23/09/2026

The free events are free to PPN member groups, will take place on Monday, September 28

Following successful events in Dublin, Tralee, and Portlaoise, The Social Enterprise Forums 2026 are touching down in Ca...
23/09/2026

Following successful events in Dublin, Tralee, and Portlaoise, The Social Enterprise Forums 2026 are touching down in Carrick-on-Shannon at The Dock next Tuesday 29 September from 9:30am - 2:00pm.

Book today at https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/social-enterprise-forum-carrick-on-shannon-tickets-1997859863633

If you work in or around social enterprise, or even if you consider yourself social-enterprise-curious, come join The Wheel for a morning of shared learning, practical discussions, local updates, valuable networking, and an informal lunch.

You’ll hear about and engage with:
• key funding opportunities for social enterprises at national and EU levels;
• understanding your audience and sharing your message;
• Leaders and trailblazers in regional and national social enterprises;
• local networks and support systems;
• and more!

Two important dates are coming up for Ireland’s community and voluntary sector, with conferences taking place in Septemb...
22/09/2026

Two important dates are coming up for Ireland’s community and voluntary sector, with conferences taking place in September and October.

First up is the National PPN Conference, hosted by Roscommon Public Participation Network at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone on September 24–25.

Now in its eighth year, the conference will bring together people involved with PPNs, local authority staff, elected representatives and others to network, share ideas and showcase the work being done by PPNs around the country.

Then, on October 15, the National Disability Authority will hold its annual conference, both online and in person at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin. This year’s conference will focus on disability-inclusive responses to emergencies, in line with Article 11 of the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities.

Are you planning to attend either of these conferences? What issues would you like to see discussed?

Read the full article through the link in our bio.

National Walking Week 2026National Walking Week is an annual seven-day celebration running from 21 to 27 September. Host...
22/09/2026

National Walking Week 2026

National Walking Week is an annual seven-day celebration running from 21 to 27 September.
Hosted in coordination with the European Week of Sport, the nationwide initiative promotes community, inclusivity, and physical well-being.

Featured events include:
Thursday, 24 September - Active Travel Day
Promoting walking as a sustainable and healthy way to travel to school, college, work, or local activities

Sunday, 27 September - National Walking Day: Teen Step Out Day

For more details on how to get involved see link: https://ow.ly/Kzhb50ZPy1Z

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day! 💜🌎Awareness can open doors to earlier conversations, diagnosis, support, care, and resea...
21/09/2026

Today is World Alzheimer’s Day! 💜🌎

Awareness can open doors to earlier conversations, diagnosis, support, care, and research. 💜✨

🏛️ COMMUNITY HERITAGE GRANT SCHEME 2027 – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN! 🌿Are you a community or voluntary group with...
21/09/2026

🏛️ COMMUNITY HERITAGE GRANT SCHEME 2027 – EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST NOW OPEN! 🌿

Are you a community or voluntary group with an idea that could help protect, conserve, celebrate, understand or share Ireland’s heritage? 🇮🇪

The Heritage Council Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2027 is now open for Expressions of Interest, with grants of between €800 and €25,000 available.

✨ NEW FOR 2027 – A TWO-STAGE APPLICATION PROCESS!

Stage 1 allows groups to submit a short Expression of Interest outlining their project idea – without needing detailed budgets, quotations or supporting documents at this stage.

Shortlisted projects will then be invited to submit a full application. This new approach gives groups an opportunity to explore their idea and receive feedback before investing time in a full application.

Funding is available under five themes:

🏚️ Heritage at Risk
🌱 Biodiversity & Nature Restoration
🛠️ Traditional Skills & Conservation
💻 Digital Heritage, Access & Storytelling
🤝 Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

💶 Funding available:
• Minimum grant: €800
• Maximum grant: €25,000

📅 KEY DATE – STAGE 1
🗓️ Expression of Interest deadline: 16 October 2026 at 5.00pm

📢 Stage 1 results: Early November 2026
📝 Full application deadline for shortlisted applicants: 15 January 2027 at 5.00pm

💻 ONLINE INFORMATION WEBINAR
📅 Monday 28 September 2026
⏰ 12 noon

👉 Community groups with a heritage project idea are encouraged to explore this funding opportunity and consider whether their project could fit one of the five themes.

🔎 Full details, guidance and application information are available through the Heritage Council’s Community Heritage Grant Scheme webpage.

📧 For further information: [email protected]



21/09/2026

🚶🏼‍♀️📣National Walking Week 2026 -Mon 21st Sept - Sun 27th Sept📣
Dive into National Walking Week! Join us this week as we stride towards
movement, inclusivity, and health. Let’s lace up our boots, celebrate our communities, and inspire others to join us in the joy of walking together!
Why Join Us for a Walk?
✅ Enhances your well-being, inside and out
✅ Strengthens our local connections
✅ Embraces the simple pleasure of staying active

Through our Walking For All Officer these walks take place weekly, for more details of walks in your area, visit our website👇
https://www.leitrimsports.ie/active-communities/walking-for-all/

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