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Fáilte Ireland’s latest research tells us that safety is still a significant concern for people as they plan domestic trips. They have developed a new COVID-19 Safety Charter to boost…

Mayo says No to Racism

July 23, 2020

A community group with the support of Mayo County Council are putting together a short video to promote anti-racism in Mayo. We are asking you to get involved by submitting…

FREE WEBINAR- Reopening Community Organisations

July 21, 2020

Mayo PPN, South West Mayo Development Company, Mayo North East and Mayo Volunteer Center are working in collaboration to deliver a free online webinar to community groups with the focus…

WRDATF Rehabilitation Bursaries – Reopened for applications

July 14, 2020

Invitation applications for funding under the following heading: Strand 1: Rehabilitation Bursary Strand 2: Education Bursary Strand 3: Rehabilitation Innovation Fund All strands are aimed at supporting people…

National Adult Literacy Agency (NALA) Literacy Awareness webinars

July 14, 2020

NALA is putting on two Literacy Awareness webinars in July and August. Registration is free!! When: Thursday 30 July: https://www.nala .ie/support-us/literacy-awareness-training/ Thursday 27 August: https://www.nala.ie/support-us/nala-literacy-awareness-training-thursday-27-august-2020/ These 1 hour webinars…

Criminal Justice Strategy – Launch of online survey and written submissions

July 10, 2020

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The Department of Justice and Equality is in the process of hosting online public consultation events to inform the development of the first ever Strategy for the Criminal Justice System.…

Community Enhancement Programme 2020 – NOW OPEN!

July 9, 2020

Mayo Local Community Development Committee, working with Mayo County Council on behalf of the Department of Rural and Community Development, invites applications for the Community Enhancement Programme 2020. The programme…

COVID Tracker app now available for download

July 7, 2020

The free COVID Tracker app for your mobile is now available to download. It will help us to protect each other and slow the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in…

Mayo North East SICAP offering a range of FREE employment supports

July 7, 2020

Resources on Reopening for Community and Voluntary Sector

July 3, 2020

In response to requests and queries from the community and voluntary sector, the former Department of Rural and Community Development has linked with Pobal to prepare information and resources on…

National Economic and Social Research Council- Research on Contribution of Voluntary Sector During COVID-19

July 3, 2020

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The National Economic and Social Research Council, NESC, are interviewing DFI as part of a qualitative research project aimed at capturing: The significant contribution of the voluntary sector during the…

COMMUNITY SPIRIT IN ACTION DURING COVID 19 – CAPTURED BY MAYO PPN

July 2, 2020

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Mayo PPN meets the groups which are empowering communities during COVID 19. Meet Mayo PPN resource worker Mary Costello who will let you know all the good work of the…

Information and Resources for the Community and Voluntary Sector on Reopening

June 30, 2020

This information is intended as a useful resource to help groups make their own decisions on the steps they need to take when preparing for reopening. The guidance does not…

Reopening of Mayo County Council Public Offices and Facilities

June 26, 2020

Throughout the duration of the lockdown, Mayo County Council continued to deliver essential services to the public albeit with our offices and facilities closed to the public. As society now…

Minister Ring announces first tranche of COVID-19 Stability Scheme Funding

June 26, 2020

Fund designed to provide immediate support to Community and Voluntary Organisations, Charities and Social Enterprises 179 organisations to benefit from €10.5 million in supports Mr Michael Ring, Minister of Rural…

Minister Ring announces innovative project to provide broadband to disadvantaged students

June 26, 2020

Collaborative project involves Department and Libraries working with Microsoft Ireland to explore the use of Airband technology Mr Michael Ring TD, Minister for Rural and Community Development, today (Thursday, 25…

Minister Ring announces €13 million in funding for 24 projects across the country under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund

June 25, 2020

The funding will support the development of regeneration projects in rural Ireland to enable them for delivery. · To date, this Fund has now provided over €161 million for 134 projects…

People of Mayo challenged to take part in BeActive Day 2020

June 24, 2020

Co Mayo is challenged to be active on Sunday, 28th June as part of the Sport Ireland National BeActive Day. Mayo Sports Partnership is one of 29 Local Sports Partnerships…

Minister Ring announces €2 million Community Enhancement Programme and urges communities to engage

June 22, 2020