About this Event
Roscommon Public Participation Network (PPN) will be hosting their Bi-Annual Plenary & Community Networking event on Wednesday November 27th from 7-9pm in the Abbey Hotel, Roscommon Town. In addition to traditional plenary formalities there will be an illustrious line-up of speakers including a keynote address from Dr. Maura Farrell, University of Galway lecturer with expertise in Rural Development, Agriculture and Geography- focusing on social, cultural and economic change for rural communities. There will also be a spotlight discussion on new funding opportunities for communities and the ratification of PPN representatives to Roscommon County Council Strategic Policy Committees. The PPN will also launch their new website on the night which is a new county-wide information and resource portal to strengthen community engagement and participation at a local level.
The theme of this year’s event is “Collaboration for Resilient Communities” with the aim of providing community groups with an opportunity to learn about the latest supports available, strengthen their capacities and empower communities to think more strategically. Attendees will also learn about various new funding opportunities and hear the latest activity updates from the PPN team whom support an array of community development measures across the county.
Notable contributions on the night will include a presentation from Roscommon County Council on the latest community funding available in addition to information from Roscommon LEADER Partnership and Roscommon Sports Partnership. Attendees will also have an opportunity to contribute and have their say on the future direction of the PPN by inputting to a new county-wide strategic plan for the network.
The event will conclude with an informative Networking Showcase where attendees will receive an array of information from local supports and agencies including Community Finance Providers.
The event is a great platform to bring community groups together to network, learn and share information. Those in attendance will also be entered into a draw to Win a €500 Training bursary for their group/club/organisation. (T&C’s will apply) Refreshments will be served and all potential new network members are encouraged to attend this FREE Event.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Abbey Hotel Roscommon, Galway Road, Roscommon, Ireland
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