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Welcome to County Wicklow PPN

Co. Wicklow PPN is a network of community groups from all the municipal districts in Co. Wicklow that focus on environmental, social inclusion and other community activities across the county.

Represent

We provide a structure for Co. Wicklow community groups to nominate community representatives to decision and policy making bodies in the county.

Participate

Become a member of this Network that supports the community to participate in local and national policy and decision making.

Support

We support member groups to grow, develop, be informed, and have their voices heard.

Our story

County Wicklow Public Participation Network (PPN) was formed in July 2014. Since then, Co Wicklow PPN has worked towards branding itself, developing transparent structures and procedures, providing community information, supporting member groups, representing the community on various committees, and raising awareness of the PPN itself.

County Wicklow PPN is a non-party political and non-sectarian representative organisation that acts as a voice for all community and voluntary organisations in County Wicklow.

The PPN’s purpose is to provide an inclusive and independent structure that enables community consultation and participation in policy and decision making so as to improve the quality of life and opportunities for people in the county.

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County Wicklow Public Participation Network

Welcome to the Facebook Page of County Wicklow Public Participation Network – “The Voice of Community & Voluntary Groups in County Wicklow”. County Wicklow PPN is a non-party political and non-sectarian representative organisation that acts as a voice for all community and voluntary organisations in County Wicklow. The PPN’s purpose is to provide an inclusive and independent structure that enables community consultation and participation in policy and decision making so as to improve the quality of life and opportunities for people in the county.
County Wicklow Public Participation Network
County Wicklow Public Participation Network
ðŸ“ĒThe Connecting Communities Roadshow Is Touring the County in October ðŸ“Ē

All are welcome to come along to your local Roadshow

Have you ever wondered what services are available in your community and how they can help? Have you wondered what groups and clubs are working in your community and how you could join in? Are you looking for information in your area, or funding for your group?

Wicklow PPN, Wicklow Older People’s Council and Wicklow Volunteer Centre in collaboration with Wicklow County Council, Arklow Community Excellence and Kildare Wicklow Education & Training Board are gathering lots of community services, organisations and groups together in each of the Municipal Districts to highlight what supports, and activities are available in the local area.

Click on the link below to:
* find out more
* book spaces for the information/training sessions
* and for community organisations/groups to book an information stand at the Roadshows.

https://countywicklowppn.ie/commecting-communities-roadshow/

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Information Meeting for Multi-Unit Developments, Apartments & OMCs – 16 Oct 2024

In Wicklow on 16 October 2024, The Housing Agency will host an information meeting for people involved with apartments, multi-unit developments (MUDs), and owners’ management companies (OMCs).
The Housing Agency is a State body under the aegis of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.

The evening meeting will take place at 7pm in the Glenview Hotel, Delgany.

For more information and event registration, please visit-
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Water Quality in Our Upland Streams – A Citizen Science Presentation.

Venue: Laragh Mountain Rescue Base
Date: Thursday the 19th of September
Time: 7.30pm.

Laragh / Glendalough citizen scientists have been gathering and recording data on water quality of our upland streams since 2022. The citizen science group, which is part of Laragh / Glendalough Tidy Towns, will present their findings at a public event in Laragh on the 19th September. All are welcome to come along to learn and hear more about these small but vitally important upland streams.

Laragh / Glendalough Tidy Towns’ citizen science group would like to thank LAWPRO for their ongoing support and cooperation which is very much appreciated.
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Sanctuary Runners is a solidarity-through-sport movement with a particular focus on community integration especially of refugees and asylum seekers.

Started in Ireland in 2018, they now have over 20,000 people who’ve taken part in one of their events since they started, and 40 groups in Ireland who run/walk weekly (more info).

They are organising a venture on 19th October 2024, called the Global Solidarity Run. Their aim is to get 1 million people running, jogging, walking or rolling to show solidarity with all those who are forcibly displaced and living in extreme poverty. This is an opportunity for people to show solidarity with refugees and those seeking safety and sanctuary across the planet. The event is sponsored by Irish Aid and the Ireland Funds (Global Solidarity Run).

Across the globe on the 19th October they hope to have people taking part. Starting in the Pacific islands of Fiji and the Solomon Islands, working its way west through Australasia, and Asia before arriving in Africa and Europe then crossing the Atlantic and reaching South, Central and Northern America, they hope to have a wave of solidarity.

So far they have refugees, diplomatic missions, sporting organisations, charities, NGOs, University groups etc. running with them across the world – in 35 countries at the time of writing and they are wondering if members of the Wicklow community would be interested in taking part.

They are asking people to:
1. Wear blue
2. Run, Jog, Walk (or roll in using a device with wheels) any distance (we’re suggesting 5km)
3. Individually or in a small group
4. Post a picture of you (or your group) taking part on social media using the hashtag #GlobalRun2024 and tag @sanctuaryrunners on Saturday, October 19th
5. This is an event to show solidarity so there is no fundraising involved whatsoever

Attached is an easy to follow Infographic which you can share with anyone who you think might be interested in your community.
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ðŸ“ĢðŸ“ĢWicklow Sports Partnership are now recruiting for the following posts:

â€Ē Sports Partnership Programme Manager
â€Ē Sports European Fund Officer

Please see full details 👇

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We’re hiring for two key roles: Local Sports Programme Manager and Local Sports European Fund Officer.
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