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...

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...

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? …

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? …

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

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.

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.

‘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…

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...

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...

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...

‘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...

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

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.

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.

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-...

“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...

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

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

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

Summer art competition for 4-13 year olds. Design a poster celebrating Clare’s Blue Flag beaches. Details here: yoursay.clarecoco.ie/blueflagposter

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

Exhibition at Ennis Library from 6th August.

Consultation on the Draft Clare Biodiversity Action Plan 2025-2031 is open until 25th August 2025. Your views are important. Find out how you can take part here: yoursay.clarecoco.ie/draft-clare-...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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: [email protected] 085 8709575

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...

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...

🧚‍♀️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-...

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...

Powerful & moving personal testimonies and insights from speakers Raevynna, Orla, Fiona & Bulelani at today’s Quare Clare event on LGBTQIA+ rights 10 years after Ireland’s Marriage Equality Referendum.

Have your say on the Ennis Local Transport Plan, which will guide future funding for transportation projects across Ennis and surrounding areas. The public consultation ends Friday, June 27th. View the plan and reports here: yoursay.clarecoco.ie/ennis-local-...

Clare PPN welcomes the stance taken by Clare Co Council in support of Palestine, which is in line with a motion adopted by Clare PPN in 2023. This week the Council called on the govt to prevent funding of Israeli war bonds & fast-track the Occupied Territories Bill. More: clareppn.ie/clare-ppn-we...

The Age Friendly programme was established in 2014, and Clare is currently on its 3rd Age Friendly strategy. A presentation about the programme was given at a recent meeting of Clare’s Local Community Development Committee. You can see the presentation here: clareppn.ie/wp-content/u...

Local Community Safety Partnerships (LCSPs) will replace and build upon the work of the Joint Policing Committees. Here is a presentation on the planned LCSP for Clare, which was made at May’s meeting of the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC): clareppn.ie/wp-content/u...

Funding grant: UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty Deadline 25th July: Open to anti-poverty organisations and groups working with people experiencing poverty. Queries to [email protected]. Click on link and scroll down to relevant section: www.gov.ie/en/organisat...

Men’s Health Event this Thursday morning in Ennis. 9:15am at the Buttermarket Building. www.facebook.com/share/p/1Mnh...

Our May 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...

We always have a great night out at the Clare Traveller Pride Event. This year it’s on Thursday June 5th at Glor. See this post for more details. See you there! www.facebook.com/share/p/19jb...

Energy expert @hannahdaly.ie of @ucc.ie unpicks the 'myths and blindspots' underpinning Govt championing of data centres www.independent.ie/irish-news/e...

Could you play a key role in supporting community groups & democracy in Clare? Volunteers needed for the board that steers Clare PPN & supports its staff. 3 vacancies: • Social Inclusion College • Environmental College • Shannon MD Closes 17 June. More here: clareppn.ie/sec-election...

This webinar about swifts in Clare takes place this evening at 7:30pm. Book your spot by emailing [email protected]

The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) wants you to have your say. The PCSA has launched a Public Consultation on Policing Priorities for the Garda Síochána for 2026-2028. Closes 8th June. Click here to Get Started: pcsa.prioritysimulator.com

One of the many benefits of sharing office space with Clare Traveller CDP is getting to taste test the recipes going into their book coming out later this year, celebrating traditional Traveller food. Today we were treated to nettle soup and cake bread. Delicious!!!

If you are interested in working in healthcare or childcare, this recruitment event has all the information needed, including available courses and training. 10th June, 10am to 12noon at the College of Further Education, Clonroad Business Park, Ennis