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The Department of Rural and Community Development in partnership with local authority Broadband Officers (BBOs) and the Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment (DCCAE), has identified approximately 300 sites…

CLOSING THIS FRIDAY 21ST AUGUST COMPETITION TIME – CALLING ALL COMMUNITY GROUPS IN COUNTY MAYO

August 19, 2020

Are you part of a Community Group providing useful services and supports as part of the national response to Covid-19? If so, Mayo Public Participation wants to hear from you.…

Mayo webinar will focus on COVID-19 challenges for students and families

August 19, 2020

Students who have just completed their Leaving Cert, and current third-level students, will get invaluable insights on what happens next during these COVID-19 times at a free webinar at the…

41 large towns to avail of Town and Village Renewal Scheme for the first time for Covid-related measures

August 19, 2020

Funding, Latest News

Projects include outdoor areas to accommodate social distancing and equipment to run local events Minister Heather Humphreys encourages communities to apply before August 28th Minister for Rural and Community Development,…

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) start of surveying works in Ballina

July 29, 2020

Surveying and design work for the National Broadband Plan (NBP) rollout gets underway in Ballina on Tuesday 4th of August. National Broadband Ireland (NBI) are the company undertaking the fibre…

FÁILTE IRELAND COVID SAFETY CHARTER

July 24, 2020

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

Funding, Latest News

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

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

Funding, Latest News

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

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

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