Fergus McDonnell, Gilroy Residents Association with Ricky Whelan, Biodiversity Officer Offaly Co. Council attending the Offaly PPN and Offaly County Council Community Funding Roadshow at the Offaly PPN and Offaly County Council Community Funding Roadshow which was held in Edenderry Library.

Offaly County Council hosting local funding roadshows

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Offaly Public Participation Network (PPN) and Offaly County Council are currently running a number of Community Funding Roadshows in Offaly to highlight and provide information to community groups on a number of funding opportunities which are available at the moment and over the coming months.

The first event took place in Edenderry Library on Wednesday evening last. Staff from relevant Council sections were in attendance providing one to one information to a range of community groups from the wider Edenderry Municipal District area.

Karen Gray, Creative Community Engagement Officer Offaly Co. Council and Frances Kelly, Community and Culture Dept., Offaly Co. Council were in attendance at the Offaly PPN and Offaly County Council Community Funding Roadshow which was held in Edenderry Library. Photo by Ger Rogers Photographer
Maura Allen PPN Secretariat, Audrey Rossa, Eden FM Community Radio, Fergus McDonnell, Offaly PPN and Bridie Costello Hynes, Offaly PPN Co-Ordinator, at the Offaly PPN and Offaly County Council Community Funding Roadshow which was held in Edenderry Library. Photo by Ger Rogers Photographer

The range of funding information provided included:-

· Local Enhancement Programme 2024

· Community Climate Action Programme

· Creative Ireland Community Project

· Biodiversity workshops

· Heritage

· EU Just Transition Fund Tourism Scheme

· Public Amenities/ Playgrounds

· Town & Village Renewal

A further two Roadshow events will take place on: Thursday, February 15 at Tullamore Municipal District Offices from 6pm – 7.30pm and Wednesday, February 21 at The Atrium in Birr Library from 6.00pm – 7.30pm

This is an opportunity to speak to staff on a one-to-one basis to assist you with your funding application. All are welcome. For further details please check www.offaly.ie

A very big thank you to the staff in Edenderry Library who facilitated the event.

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