South Dublin County PPN

06/08/2026

Save the date! 🎶 Sunday Sounds @ Waterstown Park
A free afternoon of music in the heart of Palmerstown

✨Sunday 16 August 2026 | 2.00pm - 5.00pm
📍Waterstown Park, Palmerstown
🎟Free Admission

Presented as part of the Artscope Summer Concert Series 2026, Sunday Sounds @ Waterstown Park brings together an exciting afternoon of live music in the beautiful surroundings of Waterstown Park.🎤🎸

🎵Enjoy a vibrant mix of Latin, Jazz, Bolero, Flamenco and Celtic sounds, featuring RumbaTism, Flo McSweeney, Simon Morgan and the Richie Buckley Trio.
Supported by South Dublin Live, an SDCC Arts Office initiative.
Full information follow Artscope or visit:
https://www.artscope.ie/south-dublin-live-events/

05/08/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Apply!

We're looking for a Support Officer to join the South Dublin County Public Participation Network (SDC PPN) team!

If you're passionate about community development, supporting local groups, and making a real difference across South Dublin County, we'd love to hear from you.

📅 Applications close this Friday at 12:00 noon.

Don't miss your chance to be part of a team that works with communities, voluntary groups, and local organisations to strengthen participation and have a real impact.

👉 Find out more and apply today via the link https://sdcppn.ie/join-our-team-support-officer/

Please help us spread the word by sharing this post with anyone who might be interested! 💙

04/08/2026

📬 Our August Newsletter is Now Live!

Our latest South Dublin County PPN Newsletter is now available on our website!

Inside you'll find:
✨ Funding opportunities
📢 Public consultations
🎓 Training & workshops
📅 Upcoming events
🤝 Community news and updates

Stay informed and connected with everything happening across South Dublin County's community and voluntary sector.

📖 Read the full newsletter via the link in our bio or visit our website today!

04/08/2026

📬 Our August Newsletter is Now Live!

The latest edition of the South Dublin County PPN Newsletter is now available on our website.

Inside this month's newsletter you'll find:
✅ Funding opportunities
✅ Training and workshops
✅ Public consultations
✅ Community events
✅ News and updates from across the sector

Whether you're a community group, volunteer, resident or stakeholder, there's plenty to explore.

📖 Read the full newsletter on our website:
🔗 https://sdcppn.ie/ppn-newsletter-august-2026/

If you know someone who might find it useful, please feel free to share!

04/08/2026

03/08/2026

🌟 Monday Motivation 🌟

Every strong community starts with people who care.

Whether you're organising a tidy-up, running a local sports club, supporting neighbours, or volunteering your time, every small action helps build a stronger, more connected South Dublin County.

Together, local groups make our communities more welcoming, inclusive, and resilient.

Here's to another week of making a difference one conversation, one idea, and one act of kindness at a time. 💙

31/07/2026

🍃 One Week Left to Apply for LEAF Funding!

There's just one week to go until applications close for the Local Environmental Action Fund (LEAF).

If your community group has an idea for a project that supports biodiversity, climate action, or enhances your local environment, now is the time to apply.

💚 Funding available from €1,000–€25,000 🌱 Open to eligible community and voluntary groups 🤝 A wide range of environmental and climate action projects are supported
📅 Deadline: Friday, 7 August at 6pm

Looking for more information before you apply? You can watch the LEAF Information Session recording here: 🎥 https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xv2igXqMkoOiaf7qIOHU3J_-VRfuHlf1/view?usp=drive_link

Please share this opportunity with any groups that may be interested in making a positive impact in their community. 🌿

29/07/2026

📢 We're Hiring – Support Officer, South Dublin County PPN
We're excited to be recruiting a Support Officer to join the South Dublin County Public Participation Network team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to support our members, help deliver the work of the PPN, and play an important role in strengthening community participation and representation across South Dublin County.

🗓 Closing date: 7th August at 12 noon
🔗 Apply here: www.activelink.ie/node/125685

We'd really appreciate it if you could share this opportunity with your networks or with anyone you think would be a great fit for the role. Every share helps us reach the widest possible audience.

28/07/2026

🌍 Get involved in Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Week 2026! 🌱

Ireland’s fifth SDG Week will take place from 19–27 September 2026, hosted by the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment and Libraries Ireland, in partnership with European Sustainable Development Week.

Communities, organisations and groups are encouraged to get involved by hosting events and activities that promote sustainable development. 💚

🔗 Find out more and get ideas for taking part: https://pulse.ly/xitalccu27

📌 Register your event: https://pulse.ly/o7nghmqjt9

The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, and Libraries Ireland are hosting Ireland’s fifth Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) week from 19-27 September 2026, in partnership with European Sustainable Development Week (ESDW).

For more information on sustainable development, SDG week and ideas for taking part please see https://pulse.ly/xitalccu27

Please register your event at https://pulse.ly/o7nghmqjt9

28/07/2026

Bring a dish, share a meal, and connect with your community! 🍲✨

Join us for our upcoming Community Potluck, where good food and great conversations come together. Bring a favourite homemade dish, a traditional family recipe, or simply a treat to share!

🗓 Date: Saturday, August 15th

⏰ Time: 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM

📍 Location: Saggart Schoolhouse Community Centre

👥 Note: Open to all - everyone is welcome!

🎟 Scan the code or follow the link to register: https://buff.ly/cCVZ1U3

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