Kildare PPN CLG is seeking to recruit a Resource Worker to lead the development of the Kildare Public Participation Network as an effective structure to promote public engagement and participation through the environmental, social inclusion and community and voluntary sectors in Kildare.

The KPPN Resource Worker will report to the Secretariat of Kildare PPN and will coordinate and deliver its Annual Workplan. 

The successful candidate will have a high level of self-motivation with the ability to work on their own initiative. S/he will have the ability to foster effective working relationships within a team environment and experience in managing projects and multi-tasking. Experience as a volunteer is most desirable though not essential.

S/he will have excellent communication skills, the ability to facilitate group sessions and a flair for planning programmes.  

S/he must have a valid full driving licence with ready access to a car.

A fixed term contract to 31st December 2028 will be offered to the successful candidate.

Applications by CV and cover letter should be submitted to kildareppnclg@gmail.com

Closing date for receipt of applications: Wednesday April 22nd, 2026 at 5pm.

Interviews will be held week commencing 10th May, 2026.

Kildare PPN CLG is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Funding for community and voluntary / non profits 

Kildare LCDC have engaged The Wheel to provide a bimonthly publication for Kildare which will include EU, national, philanthropic and local funding information for community and voluntary groups in Kildare.

The fund will support people with disabilities to take part in community, sports and physical activities, arts and cultural activities, social enterprises and apprenticeships; and innovative animal-assisted approaches to inclusion and wellbeing.

Charities, social enterprises and non-profit organisations working directly with disabled people can now apply for the new round of the Disability Participation and Awareness Fund, which is managed by Rethink Ireland.

Foras na Gaeilge is providing funding for appropriate youth events programmes of twelve sessions through Irish for young people between three and eighteen years of age:

– which aim to strengthen the Irish language through a mix of events;

– that are not residential events;

– which will run between 1 September 2026 and 30 June 2027;

– that are not festivals, competitions, or one day events.

The CSP Programme supports community organisations that operate to deliver a social purpose, to offer services that meet identified needs and provide employment locally contributing to sustainable, inclusive and empowered communities.

The Community Services Programme aims to tackle disadvantage by providing a co-funding contribution towards the direct salary cost(s) of employing a manager (if approved), and full-time equivalent (FTE) positions.

Date: 15th April 2026, 7:00pm – 8:30pm

Location: Hamlet Court Hotel, Johnstownbridge, Enfield, A83 WC04

Find out about LAWPRO’S work to improve water quality in the area. Discover how you can help to protect and improve your local natural waterways.

Join Street Feast for the annual weekend of street parties & community lunches. Host a party with your neighbours.

23rd and 24th of May, 2026

Get together with your neighbours to share food and enjoy some conversation and camaraderie. It doesn’t matter if you live in an apartment or house, all you need is a space to bring people together. We have had feasts organised in front gardens, on streets and greens, in car parks, laneways, local parks and community centres.

Biodiversity Week is taking place May 15th – 24th! Events are already available to view on our website, with more being added each week.

Celebrate Ireland’s fascinating wildlife and habitats this year at free events nationwide! Learn more about the natural world surrounding you and how to take actions that support wildlife and our own health.

Explore all events now at www.biodiversityweek.ie and keep an eye out for more being added each week.

Nominations Now Open!

These awards celebrate the people and organisations who give their time to strengthen our communities and make Kildare a better place for everyone.

Kildare County Council’s Chief Executive Report for March, containing the latest news and updates from Kildare County Council is available to view at the link below. 

This monthly report provides insights into key areas such as housing, transport, community initiatives, planning, environment, economic development, arts and heritage, and more.

The Kildare Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) held its second meeting last week. 

Members of the Kildare LCSP received a presentation from representatives of the Waterford Pilot Project who shared their experience of establishing one of the country’s first Local Community Safety Partnerships. Their presentation provided valuable guidance as Kildare continues to develop its own model and long-term approach to community safety.

Every year, the Local Authority Waters Programme (LAWPRO) invites people from across Ireland to enter ‘My Favourite Waterbody’, a national photography competition celebrating the country’s rivers, streams, lakes, and coastal waters.

LAWPRO encourage everyone to explore and appreciate their local waters, whether it’s a quiet stream, a winding river, or a favourite beach. Our natural waters are places to explore, enjoy, and connect with and My Favourite Waterbody is a great way for people to share their appreciation of the waterbodies that sustain and surround us.

Deadline for submitting entries is 5pm, 22nd May.

The Castledermot Town Centre First (TCF) Plan, a new community-led plan that sets out a clear vision and practical actions to revitalize Castledermot’s town centre, supporting a vibrant place to live, work and visit, while protecting and celebrating the town’s unique heritage.

The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly is starting to update its long‑term plan for how the region should grow and develop. They want to hear from local people, community groups, and anyone with an interest in the future of the area. What you say will help them create a new draft plan.

This plan—called the Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES)—sets out how the region should develop over the coming years. It influences things like where housing goes, where jobs are located, how people travel, how towns and rural areas grow, and how the environment is protected. It also helps put national government policies into action at a regional level.

Community and Culture, Level 7, Áras Chill Dara, Naas, Co. Kildare

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