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GCCN Network News 2019 # 8
April12th 2019
Welcome to this edition of GCCN Network News. Below we have information on:
  • 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
Date for your Diary

All local election candidates will be invited to a Hustings on April 29th at 6.30pm in Croí, Newcastle - Directions Here - to respond to the priorities for equality and social inclusion that you set.

We need you to be there - register by emailing equalityvotesgalway@gmail.com
Hustings Invitation






A Collaborative Task Group for a Fair and Equal Local Election

A range of local organisations are working collaboratively to ensure a fair and equal local election. The organisations involved include Galway City Community Network, Galway City Partnership, Galway Traveller Movement, Amach LGBTI+, Cope Galway, the Bridge Project, the Disability Federation of Ireland, Access for All and the Galway Anti-racism Network

By adopting the three values underpinning the manifesto developed at a national level by the Community Platform - community, decency, participation - the #EqualityVotesGalway Taskgroup will develop a manifesto calling on all local candidates to ensure equality is at the heart of their representation.
 
Would you like to contribute your thoughts and priorities? Complete the survey below

 
Manifesto Survey


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.

Under the programme, grants will be provided towards capital projects to enhance facilities in disadvantaged areas.

Applications should relate to one or more key priority areas identified in the Galway City Local Economic & Community Plan 2015 – 2021 (see below) which can be viewed on-line here
 
The programme can fund or partially fund larger scale projects to address disadvantage. Some funding is ring-fenced to provide small capital grants of €1,000 or less. This is aimed at assisting grassroots community projects to get off the ground.
 
The funding covers capital projects only and should demonstrate added value. The following provides a non-exhaustive list of capital projects that could receive funding under the programme:
  • Development/renovation of community centres
  • Once off maintenance of premises. This does not include regular routine maintenance
  • Community amenities
  • Development of youth clubs or facilities
  • Development of sports/recreation facilities
  • Improvements to town parks and common areas and spaces
  • Public realm improvements
  • Streetscaping
  • Development of play/recreation spaces
  • Energy efficiency type projects
  • Purchase of equipment
 
Target groups - This funding is targeted towards enhancing community facilities for individuals and communities that are impacted by disadvantage as identified in the LECP.
 
Application Forms and Guidelines are available from the Community & Culture Department, Galway City Council, City Hall or by phone to 091 536406 / 091-536808 and also available to download from www.galwaycity.ie.
 
The closing date for applications under the Community Enhancement Programme 2019 is Thursday 30th May 2019 at 5.00pm.

See below for more information on:
  • Guidelines for Community Enhancement Fund
  • Application for Community Enhancement Fund 2019
  • Priority Areas
Manifesto Survey

 Ireland’s New Diaspora Policy
Open Diaspora Policy Consultation Event


Global Ireland: Ireland’s Global Footprint to 2025 – the Government’s plan to double our international presence – commits to the introduction of a new Diaspora Policy in 2020.

This new policy will guide Ireland’s engagement and relationship with our diaspora: our emigrants, our citizens abroad, those of Irish heritage and those who feel an affinity with Ireland around the world.

Minister of State for the Diaspora and International Development, Ciarán Cannon T.D., will be holding an open public consultation to inform this new policy at 6pm on 15 April 2019 in the Hotel Meyrick, Galway.
 
Register Here

Terryland Forest Park Nature Reserve

LUNCHTIME RANGERS

A new monthly lunchtime initiative for the workers and residents of Liosbán Industrial Estate . There will be an Information Session in Coco’s Café, Liosbán Industrial Estate on Tuesday April 16th between 3pm & 4pm.

Learn about & propose new programmes for this neighbourhood park space including a Spring Clean on Thursday the 18th of April at 1:05pm beginning at the side entrance to the Park near Kenny’s Bindery

For further information contact B. Smith on 087 2935106 or C. Seale on 085 8085533
More Information

Irish Language Plan

NUI Galway has launched a bilingual survey to gather the views of the public on the proposed Irish Language Plan for Galway City 2019-2026. The research is being conducted on behalf of Galway City Council and Gaillimh le Gaeilge as part of the preparation of an Irish language plan for the City.

The online survey will run until Friday, 12 April 2019 and aims to assess the desires and needs of the community in relation to the development of the Irish language in Galway. Under the Gaeltacht Act of 2012, Galway has been nominated a Gaeltacht Service Town and is required to develop its own plan to increase the use of Irish within the city.

Your views on the Irish language in Galway city would be very much appreciated– please click on the link below
Irish Language Plan
Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards
 
Dublin City Council / Dublin City Age Friendly Programme are hosting the fourth annual National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards 2018/2019 on 14th November 2019 in Croke Park, Dublin. The Awards recognise and reward achievements in age friendly initiatives around Ireland. Age Friendly Ireland are currently seeking applications from organisations, individuals, agencies and communities on projects or programmes that they consider to be Age Friendly.

All applications are to be submitted online and there are eight categories under which to submit (please see details below). The closing date is 5pm on Tuesday, 14th May 2019.
 
The Galway Age Friendly Programme would encourage you to apply for these Awards, as there are many wonderful age friendly initiatives and projects happening throughout Galway. It would be wonderful if as many as possible from Galway could apply and receive the recognition that is so deserved. If you know of any such project, could you please make an application or encourage the group involved with the project to apply. The Awards are a great way to recognise and celebrate innovative age friendly initiatives across Galway and throughout Ireland.
 
If you have any questions or need any clarity, contact Linda Potter, Social Inclusion Unit | Economic, Rural and Community Development Dept. Galway County Council,on 091 509160.
 
Online Application Form
G2020 Wave Maker 
The Galway 2020 Volunteer Programme is open for applications - all the information is available by clicking the link below.
Information on How to Register






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