Galway County Public Participation Network

05/06/2026

Join us for a free Community Sensory Play Morning on Monday 22nd June 2026 from 11:00am–12:15pm in the Shearwater Ballroom. This welcoming session is designed for babies, toddlers, and young children to explore a range of engaging sensory activities in a relaxed and inclusive environment. Families can enjoy music, textures, lights, movement, and creative play while connecting with others in the community. Everyone is welcome to come along, play, and have fun together.
Hosted by ParentChild+ Ballinasloe & Empowering Communities

05/06/2026

Digital Skills Workshop for Volunteers involved in running Organisations, Charities and Clubs.

This workshop helps Volunteers build digital confidence and use technology effectively for Communication, Coordination and Connection in their Community work.
By the end of this 2 hour workshop you will be able to use Digital Tools such as email, messaging apps and video calls.
Communicate clearly and confidently online.
Stay safe and professional when representing your Community group.

Find and share local resources and grant information online.
Support other Volunteers with basic digital skills.

This workshop is delivered by Edel Kavanagh from Volunteer Galway with support from Galway Rural Development (GRD) and the SICAP team.

Any queries about the workshop contact Edel on 086 8247639 or email [email protected]

Book your place- Limited places.

05/06/2026

Our Ireland, Our EU is a national photography competition celebrating how EU-funded projects support communities, people and places across Ireland.

Two categories. One story.
✨ Places shaped by EU funding
✨ People and participation supported by EU funding

Open for entries from adults resident in Ireland until 7 June 2026.

Public voting from 13 to 30 June 2026.

For full details and to enter 👉 https://eufunds.ie/photo-competition/

05/06/2026

💸Club Disability Capital Support Fund 2026
⏳Closing date for applications is 5pm on Wednesday 10th June 2026

Applications are now open for the 2026 Disability Capital Support Fund 📣

We invite applications from clubs across the country working in the area of disability & inclusion who are looking at ways to make their club more open, accessible and inclusive for people with disabilities.

Recent funded projects included:
💬DSD AC – Sensory Pod
💬Borrisokane AC – Tartan Javelin Runway
💬Moycarkey Coolcroo AC – Exercise Equipment

📅 Closing date for applications is Wednesday 10th June @ 5pm

🔗 Apply now: https://form.jotform.com/261311675751355

05/06/2026

💸2026 Coca Cola Thank You Fund
⏳Deadline Applications close on Friday 26th June, 2026

The Coca‑Cola Thank You Fund is back with €100,000* in grants now available
Grants between €5,000 and €15,000 are available to support community-based projects focused on inclusion, wellbeing and future work readiness.

These projects should empower young people aged 16–25, particularly those experiencing disadvantage, to become work-ready, skilled and engaged citizens.

Projects may include initiatives focused on employability and skills development, education access and progression, or wellbeing and personal development.

How to Apply
All applications should be made online via the Irish Youth Foundation grants platform which will be linked from the Coca‑Cola Ireland website.
Deadline Applications close on Friday 26th June, 2026.

Before You Apply
Please read our Terms and Conditions to check if your organisation is eligible for the Fund. For more go to our FAQs page or check out our Top Tips.
For more information, please visit 2026 Coca Cola Thank You Fund Application Form 👇
https://www.coca-cola.com/ie/en/social/tyf/2026-coca-cola-thank-you-fund-application-form

05/06/2026

💸Skills for Tomorrow Fund
⏳Applications open until 1pm on 29 June 2026

05/06/2026

We are running a series of four self defence classes for the LGBTIQ+ community starting over June and July in Teach Solais LGBT+ Resource Centre! 🏳️‍🌈 🏳️‍⚧️ These sessions are free to attend, participants are welcome to attend as many or as few sessions as they please.

Dates:
Thursday 11th June at 7pm
Thursday 18th June at 7pm
Thursday 2nd July at 7pm
Thursday 9th July at 7pm

Location:
Community Room, Floor 1,
Teach Solais LGBT+ Resource Centre, H91 VF2X

Email us at [email protected] if you have any questions or concerns.

05/06/2026

Established in 1984, the Inishbofin Summer School is Ireland's longest-running environmental school.
The school works with the multi-disciplined team, some of which this year include marine biologists Sibéal Regan and Noirin Burke, ecologist, and artist Gordon D'Arcy, ecologist and conservationist Conor Ryan, local historian Tommy Burke, Environmental Education Specialist Kay Synott and award-winning poet, songwriter and children's writer Catherine Ann Cullen.

BOOK NOW:
https://ecom.roller.app/nationalaquarium/summerschoolinishbofin/en/home

The Summer School is for people over 18 only.

05/06/2026

Invasive Species Week 2026 is happening from June 22nd to 28th!

🦝 🐿️ 🦜 🐢 🐜 🐞 🦠 🌱 🦀 🦐 🐠


🗓️ Check out what events are happening throughout the week and you how you can get involved here: https://invasives.ie/invasive-species-week

🔜More details and events will be announced soon, so stay tuned for updates!


📧 Are you planning an event or want to showcase your work on invasive species? We'd love to hear from you! Email us at [email protected] with Invasive Species Week in the subject line.

05/06/2026

🌊 A Voice for Whales – Free Talk in Thoor Ballylee Yeats Tower, Gort 🐋

Join Cian Ó Nialáin of the Irish Whale and Dolphin Group for an evening exploring the fascinating world of whales, dolphins and porpoises in Irish waters.
This talk will highlight the important work of this all‑Ireland organisation in improving our understanding of marine mammals and supporting their conservation.
📍 Thoor Ballylee Yeats Tower, Gort, Co. Galway
📅 Wednesday, 24 June
⏰ 7pm
🎟️ Booking essential – email ainе@greenguide.ie to reserve your place.

Yeats Thoor Ballylee Society