The next meeting for the Community and Voluntary Advisory group will take place on Wednesday the 24th of September 2025 at 8:00pm on Zoom. The advisory group is open to all PPN members to join. 

The Agenda for the evening will be to progress discussions on the following subjects:

For more information on Advisory Groups, visit the Advisory Group webpage here. 

Kildare PPN are hosting a Facilitator Skills Training for our Advisory Group Facilitators on Monday, 13 October at 7:00pm via Zoom. With 13 spaces available, we’re also opening the session to anyone who may be interested in becoming an Advisory Group facilitator in the future, or simply looking to develop their facilitation skills.

Effective facilitation can lead to clearer focus and purposeful action. In this workshop you will be introduced to principles, tools and techniques to design and deliver engaging events and meetings, as well as some tips for overcoming facilitation challenges. You will have a chance to reflect on your facilitation style, and we will also cover practical tools to facilitate online meetings.

The Regional Assemblies, with the Department of Transport and BABLE GmbH, have invited PPNs to nominate up to five members for free 90-minute sessions on sustainable mobility. The programme, a national Pathfinder Project, aims to equip communities with tools to advance active travel, influence policy, and support greener, people-focused transport.

Sessions times and dates are:

6th October 17:00-18:30, 7th October 10:00-11:30, 7th October 12:00-13:30

If you are interested in attending the session, please contact Grace at admin@kildareppn.ie to receive a link to register.  

Community Foundation Ireland’s Biodiversity Fund is open for applications. 

There are two strands to this year’s grant round:

1. Community groups are invited to apply for a grant to engage an ecologist and develop a Community Biodiversity Action Plan (CBAP) for their local area. Please find more information in our Criteria document here.

2. CFI are inviting any organisation who has a CBAP to apply for funding to implement recommendations contained in it. Please find more information in our Criteria document here.

Deadline: Friday 17th October 2026

The Fund is now accepting applications from non-profits in the Republic of Ireland delivering essential services to their communities. This round prioritises programs that engage young people and their families in communities through skill building, expanding employment opportunities, mental health supports and arts and cultural programming.

Deadline: Friday, 26 September 2025

A week full of events, activities, and community celebrations highlighting inclusion, diversity, and belonging across County Kildare.

From workshops and coffee mornings, to arts, sports, and dancing, there’s something for everyone to get involved in.

Check out the listing of events here. 

County Kildare LEADER Partnership has launched a new series of fully funded Green Economy training courses to support employees living or working in Just Transition regions (Athy and Clane/Maynooth). Delivered by ifac, these hybrid courses focus on circular economy, sustainability, and regenerative farming, helping participants cut costs, strengthen green credentials, and access new opportunities. Flexible modules allow employees to upskill in areas such as sustainable organisations, supply chains, governance, and farming practices.

Course details & registration: www.countykildarelp.ie/book-training
🔗 Register directly: Click here

Date: 18th & 19th October

Location: The Keadeen Hotel

This in-person event will bring together experts, enthusiasts, and community members to discuss the importance of preserving our local biodiversity. From thought provoking presentations to engaging panel discussions, there will be something for everyone interested in learning more about our natural world. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and be inspired to make a difference.

The Kildare Age Friendly Roadshow is back! This year’s theme is “Ageing and Caring – Who Cares for the Older Carer?”

Date: Wednesday, October 1st, 9.30am – 3pm (incl. lunch)
Location: Osprey Hotel, Naas

Highlights include:

For queries, contact:
Carmel Cashin – 087 7212966 OR Jacinta – 045 980371

Solas & Savings – Community Energy Evening

Date: Monday, 22nd September at 7:30 PM

Location: Glenroyal Hotel, Maynooth

Learn how you and your neighbours can team up to access group discounts on solar panels: the more households involved, the bigger the savings. Experts will also be available on the night to offer advice and deals on retrofitting, insulation, EV charging, and more.

Date: 8th and 9th of October from 9:00am – 5:00pm Location: Ballyroe Community Cabin,  Cost: €100

Kildare County Council in Partnership with the Rediscovery Centre are offering a unique opportunity to local tourism and hospitality micro business owners and tour guides to upskill through industry accredited bicycle mechanics training.

This programme is heavily subsidised by Kildare County Council.
Bikes and all necessary tools will be supplied at no extra cost.

Date: Wednesday 23rd of July at 10:00am – 1:00pm

Location: CKLP, Kildare Town

Join County Kildare LEADER Partnership for an evening of joy, celebration, information and community at our Menopause Workshop – one of their most popular events! Whether you’re experiencing menopause, peri-menopause, or simply want to understand more, this evening is for YOU.

Register with Breda at 086-7916933 or breda@countykildarelp.ie

Charity Trustees’ Week is a great big THANK YOU to charity trustees across Ireland for the important and tireless work they carry out throughout the year in the governance and leadership of Ireland’s charities. It is organised in partnership by the Charities Regulator, Boardmatch Ireland, Carmichael, Charities Institute Ireland, Dóchas, Pobal, The Wheel, and Volunteer Ireland.

All week, there will be a range of free events to celebrate the work of charity trustees and provide support and insights to help them in their roles and responsibilities.

A dedicated webpage goes live on 29 September with event details and assets.

This short explainer on the RCN details why this number is the legal identifier for registered charities.

It explains why using the RCN builds trust and transparency, and notes that the Charities (Amendment) Act 2024 will, when commenced, require charities to display their RCN on all public communications.

Date: Sunday September 28th, from 8:30AM – 3PM.

Location: Silliot Hill Recycling Centre & Civic Amenity, Kilcullen

DRCDG approved €468,000 for Conradh na Gaeilge’s ‘Céad Míle Fáilte’ initiative for the period 2026 and 2027

Kildare County Council is considering the use of CCTV cameras in Edmund Rice Square, Athy to address the ongoing issue of illegal dumping at the Bring Centre. They are asking the public to share their views on:

Kildare County Council has published Proposed Variation No. 2 of the County Development Plan 2023–2029, focusing on the Draft Newbridge Settlement Plan. Once adopted, it will guide the town’s growth, addressing issues such as congestion, community safety, sustainable transport, and social infrastructure, while also enhancing Newbridge’s economic role and cultural heritage.

The public consultation is now open until Thursday, 16th October at 4 pm. Documents are available at consult.kildarecoco.ie, Newbridge Community Library, and Áras Chill Dara, Naas.

An information event will be held on Tuesday, 23rd September, 4–7 pm at Cedral St. Conleth’s Park, Main Street, Newbridge (W12 X067).

Minister for Climate, Energy and the Environment, Darragh O’Brien, has launched a public consultation on the development of Ireland’s Social Climate Plan. Over the lifetime of the Plan (2026-2032), Ireland can recoup up to 75% of the cost of eligible measures within the Plan (to a maximum of €663 million) from the EU Social Climate Fund. 

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

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