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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

The latest newsletter has just been sent out to our member groups. You can have a read of it here also. Feedback and comments are welcome! clareppn.ie/wp-content/u...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Across the country 185 people were killed in 174 fatal road traffic collisions in 2025, an increase of 14 from the number of fatalities seen in 2024. www.clare.fm/news/clare-p...

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Clare Public Participation Network Calls For Appointment Of Road Safety Officer - Clare FM

Clare Public Participation Network Calls For Appointment Of Road Safety Officer - News % Clare FM

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Across the country 185 people were killed in 174 fatal road traffic collisions in 2025, an increase of 14 from the number of fatalities seen in 2024. www.clare.fm/news/clare-p...

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Clare Public Participation Network Calls For Appointment Of Road Safety Officer - Clare FM

Clare Public Participation Network Calls For Appointment Of Road Safety Officer - News % Clare FM

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 08/01/2026

’This update to the 2022 report is presented as a contribution to the ongoing need for an anti-poverty strategy for Clare that is evidence-based and the result of a real and fruitful dialogue with communities.' – Dr. Conor McCabe, Queen's Business School, Belfast clareppn.ie/wp-content/u...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

Just 10 days to go to our 10th birthday event in Ennis! Booking essential! Book your free ticket at this link: buytickets.at/clareppn/187...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 29/09/2025

William Hederman of Clare PPN was on Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey this morning on Clare FM talking about Rural Rejigs, our big 10th birthday event on Saturday 11th October in Ennis. www.clare.fm/news/current... To book your free ticket for our event: www.tickettailor.com/events/clare...

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Rural Rejigs Event To Celebrate 10 Years Of Clare PPN - Clare FM

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 24/09/2025

We’re 10! Book your free ticket now for Clare PPN‘s 10th birthday event on Saturday 11th October in Ennis. Read more at our website: clareppn.ie/rural-rejigs... Or book your free ticket here: buytickets.at/clareppn/187...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 17/09/2025

Our September newsletter is here and it's a bumper issue. We have exciting news about a new community safety partnership, for which community groups can volunteer, and also about Clare PPN's 10th birthday party in October. Plus funding news & more. PDF of the newsletter: clareppn.ie/wp-content/u...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

Save the date! On Sat 11 October, Clare PPN will host ‘Rural Rejigs’, a free day of celebration, discussion, music, networking, entertainment & free food. We’ll hear from co-ops & social enterprises — communities doing it for themselves — and ask: how can we create thriving communities? …

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

… Join us in celebrating 10 years of Clare Public Participation Network - and tell us what you want from your PPN in the next 10! This free event will be held in Ennis from approx 10am to 5pm. More details to follow.

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Have Your Say! Killaloe Ballina existing old bridge pedestrianisation survey/ Take part onliner here: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

… “When Palestine is freed, it will free the world.” - Ali Abunimah

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Packed house in Ennis to hear Ali Abunimah’s powerful talk on ‘Ending Western Complicity in lsreal’s Gaza Genocide’, an event co-hosted by Clare IPSC (@ipsc.bsky.social) & Clare Public Participation Network. Ali is a US-based author, activist and co-founder of Electronic Intifada.

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

This public meeting, at 8:30pm at Maria Assumpta Hall, Ennis, will hear from two journalists. Ali Abunimah is a US-based author, activist and co-founder of Electronic Intifada. Abubaker Abed became an 'accidental war correspondent' in Gaza and now lives in Ireland. Adm free, donations welcome.

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

‘Ending Western Complicity in lsreal’s Gaza Genocide’ is the title of a talk this Sun 31 Aug in Ennis, co-hosted by Clare IPSC & Clare PPN. Clare PPN is happy to co-host this event at a time when many of our community groups & members are doing their best to oppose genocide and famine in Gaza…

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 22/08/2025

Our August newsletter is here, with lots of news of funding, events online, indoor and outdoor, and more. Click here to see a PDF of the newsletter: clareppn.ie/wp-content/u...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Huge amount of Heritage Week events in Clare, especially this weekend: 23-24 August. Bats, butterflies, cillíns, heritage walks, rivers, seaweed, wetlands… See listings at heritageweek.ie. We already did a search for Clare, here’s the direct link: www.heritageweek.ie/event-listin...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 20/08/2025

Ireland does make electricity cleanly, but big tech is buying up wind & solar farms that would otherwise be used for homes, schools, EVs etc. And that’s still just a fraction of data centres’ huge energy demands. Much of their power comes from burning fossil fuels, including on-site gas turbines.

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Clare Pride 2025 will take place from Fri 19 to Sun 21 Sept in Ennis! The centrepiece will be the Clare Pride March on Sat 20th at 12:30pm. Quare Clare is inviting allies to march with them. If your organisation would like to march, please complete this short form: forms.gle/aLnqnsBpyRAH...

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Clare Pride March Registration Form

Please complete the form below to register your group or organisation for the Clare Pride March 2025 - taking place on Saturday September 20th at 12.30pm! An email will be sent to you with more infor...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

‘Taking on Disinformation in the Digital Age’ is the title of a free talk in Ennis with Aidan O’Brien of European Digital Media Observatory (EDMO) Ireland. What is disinformation, why is it on the rise & what can we do to challenge it? De Valera Library, 9th Sept: clarelibraries.ie/events/natio...

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Did you know? Landlords who place advertisements stating that HAP or rent supplement are not accepted are in breach of the Equal Status Acts. The Equal Status Acts promote equality in the access of goods and services. To view the guide in full, visit: tinyurl.com/ywvu8v3v

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

The HSE has developed a Free, easy-to-access online programme, ‘Balancing Stress’, offering people evidence-based tools to manage stress effectively and enhance their mental wellbeing. The easy to use QR code will take you directly to the programme.

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 07/08/2025

The OPW is recruiting for the position of Supervisor Guide for Ennis Friary and Scattery Island (pictured), two of Ireland’s most significant heritage sites. Further details on the role and application process here: www.gov.ie/en/office-of... Closing date for applications is 20th August.

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 05/08/2025

Today: Have Your Say on Biodiversity in Shannon! 📍 Shannon Biodiversity Consultation Event 🗓️ Tuesday, 5th August 🕞 3:30pm–6:30pm 📌 Sean Lemass Public Library, Shannon Town Centre 📄 View the draft Clare biodiversity plan and make a submission here: yoursay.clarecoco.ie/draft-clare-...

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 18/07/2025

“Mr Tarrant said ESB Networks, as a semi-state operating under licence, could not prioritise connections for housing over developments such as data centres, but had to allocate on a first come, first served basis… (THREAD) www.independent.ie/irish-news/e...

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ESB boss acknowledges stress caused to 80 families locked out of new homes without power

The head of the electricity network has acknowledged the stress suffered by families prevented from moving into their new homes because their estate has no power.

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An Taisce @antaisce.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Learn about freshwater ecology & stream assessment at a great online training session coming up Thursday 7th August from 7-8pm with An Taisce's Climate Ambassador Programme Explore your own local waterway to see if it's in good health or needs help Scan QR to register #freshwaterecology

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 01/08/2025

The wonderful Scariff Harbour Festival is on this weekend. www.scariffharbourfestival.ie

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Community art project organised by Lisdoonvarna Fáilte is looking for old lightbulbs, jewellery, beads… www.facebook.com/share/p/1Dyz...

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Community Law & Mediation @clmirl.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

We bring you regular updates from our Centre for Environmental Justice newsletter, which dive into our latest insights. To sign up to our CEJ newsletter, visit: tinyurl.com/3tmchp7c

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 29/07/2025

Exhibition at Ennis Library from 6th August.

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

Our July newsletter is here. We have news of an important new consultation about the community & voluntary sector. Plus online trainings, and lots of other in-person events and news. Click here to see a PDF of the newsletter: clareppn.ie/wp-content/u...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

Are you a member of a community or voluntary organisation? Help shape the next strategy to support the Community and Voluntary sector in Ireland. For more information and to complete the consultation click here: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 22/07/2025

We’re excited about the pedestrianisation of the historic Killaloe-Ballina bridge and a vision of walkable, welcoming towns where people & place come before cars. There’ll be family-friendly events each Sunday from 10 Aug, as part of the trial pedestrianisation. www.clarecoco.ie/your-council...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 14/07/2025

Upcoming free events in Liscannor Bay with Irish Whale and Dolphin Group and BannerGleo. For more information and to register for an event, click the following link: share.google/I6FuI4uGbA8H...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 09/07/2025

Film screening in Ennis on 18th July. A new film about the Ennis Post Office Field. At Maria Assumpta Hall, 7pm. www.facebook.com/share/p/1B4f...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

SDG CHAMPIONS PROGRAMME Deadline 30 July: Expressions of Interest are sought for the 2025-26 SDG Champions Programme, from organisations and groups, big and small, who would like to act as an advocate for the SDGs. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

HERITAGE WEEK: WATER THEMED EVENTS Deadline 25th July: Every year LAWPRO provides funding & support to groups to hold water themed Heritage Week events. Thinking of holding an event in Clare? You can discuss with Colum Walsh of LAWPRO. Email, phone or text: cwalsh@lawaters.ie 085 8709575

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

LGBTIQ+ COMMUNITY SERVICES FUNDING Deadline 30 July: To promote inclusion, protect rights & improve quality of life and wellbeing for LGBTIQ+ people in Ireland. Open to applications from existing LGBTIQ+ community organisations and NGOs working with LGBTIQ+ people. www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 08/07/2025

INTEGRATION FUND 2025 Deadline 31 July: Community groups can apply for the Integration Fund to play a role in promoting the integration of migrants, with a specific focus on people seeking international protection. Grants range from €1,000 to €100,000: www.gov.ie/en/departmen...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 01/07/2025

🧚‍♀️Free workshops: Exploring Environmental Concerns through Drama This looks like a fantastic 3-day course for young adults, running 18th, 19th & 20th July. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/exploring-...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Our June newsletter is here, with lots of news of funding, events online, indoor and outdoor, and more besides. Click here to see a PDF of the newsletter: clareppn.ie/wp-content/u...

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

A big thank you to LGBT Ireland & Community Foundation Ireland for generous support and to Ennis Library for hosting us.

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Bulelani outlined the huge discrimination & dangers that have forced LGBTQ+ people to seek asylum in countries such as Ireland & the extreme challenges they face in the asylum system.

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Clare Public Participation Network @clareppn.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

Raevynna: We need our allies to start speaking up, standing up for us, including within the LGBTQ+ community. Don’t be a peacekeeper. Queer people did not get the rights they have today by being peaceful.

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