The Community & Volunteer Awards 2025 are now open for nominations Nominations can be submitted on behalf of a local group, organisation and/or an individual volunteer in your area for an award. Closing date for nominations is 20th October 2025 at 5pm. www.dlrppn.ie/the-communit...

Are you passionate about making Dun Laoghaire Rathdown county a safer and more inclusive place for everyone? DLR PPN has been invited to put forward Expressions of Interest from members who wish become a Local Community Safety Partnership (LCSP) committee member. www.dlrppn.ie/are-you-pass...

The September October edition of the DLR PPN ezine has been published. Find out what the DLR PPN members groups are doing, source information on funding and consultations, learn about the different projects in DLR such as the Dundrum by Design project. www.dlrppn.ie/dlr-ppn-sept...

Exciting news for DLR Social Enterprises. JUST ANNOUNCED! New Social Enterprise Award Category Added to DLR Chamber Business Awards 2025. www.dlrppn.ie/exciting-new...

LGBTQ+ Sensitivity & Awareness Training Would you like to better understand LGBTQ+ experiences — to support a family member, friend or colleague? Register now for our free workshops, lunch will be available for the in person events. www.dlrppn.ie/lgbtq-sensit...

Bulletin No 6 2025 has just been published on our website. It has information on open consultations both local and national and events. You will find it here www.dlrppn.ie/11929-2/

Dundrum by Design invites you to participate in this initiative putting the people of Dundrum at the heart of designing their local environment, because design matters. It influences how we live, connect, and experience a sense of belonging. More here www.dlrppn.ie/dundrum-by-d...

New Bridge at Druid’s Glen, Cherrywood. This public consultation will run from Tuesday 15th July to Thursday 28th August. More information here, www.dlrppn.ie/new-bridge-a...

Full Circle Awards, recognising everyday heroes who are making extraordinary efforts across Ireland's circular economy. With prizes of €2,000, these awards will help winners scale their circular initiatives and inspire community action nationwide. dlrppn.ie/full-circle-...

Understanding Community Development Are you currently working or volunteering in the Community or perhaps will in the future? New course 8 week starting September 2025 on Wednesdays from 10.00 am to 1.00 pm. www.dlrppn.ie/understandin...

What Works Fund is open for those working with children, young people and their families and who have a strong emphasis on prevention and early intervention. Organisations may apply for funding up to a maximum of €30,000. Closes 22 August 2025. www.dlrppn.ie/what-works-i...

Join DLR Biodiversity with Justin Ivory for a Walk & Talk Exploring Life Along the River’s Edge in Clonkeen Park. Discover the hidden watery world teeming with life along our local river corridor! www.dlrppn.ie/event/explor... ⏰Date & Time: 10:00am Saturday 19th July

€3.5 million Communities Integration Fund for 2025 to enable communities play a greater role in promoting the integration of migrants, with parts of the fund directed to a specific focus on people seeking international protection. Closes 31 July 2025 www.dlrppn.ie/e3-5-million...

Consultation on the Development of a New Strategy to Support the Community & Voluntary Sector to build upon the structures, achievements and objectives of Sustainable, Inclusive and Empowered Communities for 2026 – 2030.. Closes 15th August 2025. www.dlrppn.ie/consultation...

We have just published the July-August 2025 edition of our ezine. It includes news from our member groups on their activities and events, there is also information on funding and services in DLR. dlrppn.ie/12290-2/

The DLR Connector will connect neighbourhoods and villages east to west across the county via a safe and accessible walking and cycling route with public realm and greening improvements. Closes 15 Jul 2025. www.dlrppn.ie/12273-2/

Community Connection is back! Tune in to Dublin South FM 93.9FM on Wednesday 28 May at 3pm for Community Connection! Featured in this month’s episode: This Is Me Neurodiversity The 16th Underground Cinema Film Awards Tusla's National Fostering Awareness Month

DLR PPN Bulletin No.4 2025 has been published. It is full of information on consultations, policy and local events such as the Community Energy Information Event. You can read it here: www.dlrppn.ie/11929-2/

dlr is a very 'active' county and today the new dlr Sports & Physical Activity Plan was launched in Kilbogget Park by Councillor Jim O’Leary. s @dlrcc @dlrSportsTeam

Commemorating the contributions of Irish Veterans who participated in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in the Congo (1961), but also highlight the cross-cultural connection between the Congo and the Republic of the Philippines. 20 May 2025 6-8pm Registration details here www.dlrppn.ie/africa-day-2...

HI Digital Fund open for applications from projects and organisations that innovatively work to empower Ireland’s older adults to enhance their digital literacy, as well as improve social inclusion and quality of life through the use of technology. www.dlrppn.ie/hi-digital-f...

The HSE Balancing Stress Programme is a new, free resource on the HSE website to help people to manage stress using practical, evidence-based tools and exercises. Invitation to launch webinar here: www.dlrppn.ie/balancing-st...

There will be a Presidential Election later this year, are you registered to vote? www.dlrppn.ie/are-you-regi...

The Community Safety Fund is now open. Closes 16 May 2025. The annual fund allows for the proceeds of crime, seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and An Garda Síochána, to be directed into local projects to support and enhance community safety. www.dlrppn.ie/community-sa...

These workshops are brought to you by Royal Terrace Residents Association www.dlrppn.ie/royal-terrac...

Members, the DLR PPN Ezine is back! For information on how to make a submission go to www.dlrppn.ie/the-dlr-ppn-... DEADLINE for submissions for the May 2025 ezine is COB Thursday, the 24 of April 2025.

Dublin Rural Leader are inviting voluntary organisations such as Tidy Towns groups, Sports Organisations, and Environmental Groups to apply for funding to modernise their equipment, embrace sustainable practices, and contribute to Ireland’s climate action goals. www.dlrppn.ie/12049-2/

PPN Summer School with DCU - more information to follow. Save the Date: 26-29th May 2025 All workshops are free. In-person morning workshops followed by lunch, evening sessions from 7pm until 8.30pm online. #DUBPPN25 For more information click here: dlrppn.ie/ppn-summer-s...

DLR PPN Impact Report 2024 has been published. 2024 was a year of "A Year of Building Connections" as we sought to re-establish connections through participation. You can read the report here www.dlrppn.ie/dlr-ppn-impa...

The Dublin Array project has submitted a planning application to An Bord Pleanála (ABP). Submissions or observations on the planning application must be received by An Bord Pleanála no later than 5.30 pm on Wednesday 7th May 2025. www.dlrppn.ie/dublin-array...

Ireland’s national policy for rural development, Our Rural Future 2021-2025 has seen great progress towards our vision for a thriving rural Ireland. @drcd is developing the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy. Consultation closes Wed 2nd April. www.dlrppn.ie/11954-2/

The Adult Learners’ Festival 2025 3rd to 7th March, the theme is “Connecting Communities.” Free events can be taster sessions of existing courses, tours or talks, or coffee mornings – anything that brings people together in a learning environment. Find out more www.dlrppn.ie/adult-learne...

Biodiversity Walk & Talk in the People’s Park Sat 1st March from 10:00 – 12:00. Explore nature in the park and surrounding coastal area. Nature is beginning to wake up from a long nap, lets explore what is happening together. dlrppn.ie/biodiversity...

Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025 DLR Community Groups are invited to apply through the DLR Co Co online grants platform, closes 21/2/25 www.dlrppn.ie/local-enhanc...

Tune in to Dublin South FM 93.9FM today 27 Nov for Community Connection! Kilmacud Stillorgan Local History Society’s annual journal, Obelisk. Our Lady’s Hospice Christmas appeal The Ski Club of Ireland celebrated their 60th Anniversary www.dlrppn.ie/11804-2/

New playground at Clonkeen Park @dlrcc wishes to develop local, accessible playground facilities in the Clonkeen Park area of Deansgrange. Consultation closes 3 Jan 2025 more information here www.dlrppn.ie/parks-new-pl...