South Dublin County Council  Summer Projects Grant application link will be open until Friday 8 May.

Summer Projects run for 1–4 weeks and funding is based on the length of the programme. These projects provide supervised recreational and educational activities for young people during the summer months.

Applications are now open for community safety initiatives, including projects delivered in partnership with local authorities, NGOs, and community organisations.

Both individual organisations and consortium applications are welcome, where the lead partner is a community or not-for-profit group.

We will also hold an election to fill a Community Pillar seat on the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC).                                                                                                                                          The Plenary will take place in the Plaza Hotel, Tallaght.

We’re looking forward to our next SDC PPN Plenary this June more details to follow soon. At the Plenary, we will hold elections to fill four Secretariat vacancies:                                                                               

A range of events and activities will be taking place across local libraries in the coming weeks, offering opportunities for all ages to get involved. From workshops and talks to family-friendly sessions, there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Heads Up for Women – Adamstown

Starting After Easter | Only a few spots still available so get in touch! This is a 6-week mental health and personal development programme designed to support women to:

Carmichael Ireland’s GDPR and Data Protection course for staff offers a practical introduction to managing personal data safely and responsibly. Covering key principles, individual rights, and compliance basics, it’s an ideal starting point for anyone working with data in their organisation.

Managing Difficult Volunteer Situations
📅 Tue 16 June | ⏰ 6:30pm–9:00pm
📍 Maldron Hotel Newlands Cross

A practical workshop exploring how to identify and manage challenging volunteer situations, with strategies to support positive outcomes for volunteers and organisations.

Volunteer Leadership Development Training
📅 Tue 23 June – Wed 24 June
📍 Maldron Hotel Tallaght

A new 2-day training programme for volunteer leaders, developed with Volunteer Ireland. Learn how to build inclusive and effective volunteer programmes, strengthen leadership skills, and create a positive volunteer culture.

The Eastern and Midland Regional Assembly is reviewing its Regional Spatial and Economic Strategy (RSES) and is seeking input from communities and stakeholders across the 12 local authority areas in the region.

You can take part by submitting your views through the Consultation Portal or on the EMRA website.

South Dublin County Council is inviting public input on the future of three Priority Development Areas (PDAs): Red Cow/Cherry Orchard, Longmile, and Greenhills.

These plans aim to support mixed-use development in the short to medium term. Submissions or observations on Variation No. 3 are open until Tuesday, 12 May 2026. 

South Dublin County Council is inviting feedback on Proposed Variation No. 3 to the County Development Plan 2022–2028, including plans for the City Edge area (Naas Road, Ballymount and Park West).

The proposal aims to support mixed-use development and identifies key areas for future growth.

The Government has launched a public consultation on Ireland’s new Digital Wallet and is inviting feedback.

The wallet will allow you to securely store documents like your driving licence and access public services more easily.

You can also register your interest to take part in testing ahead of its rollout.

Please support a short, anonymous survey on young people’s awareness of nitrous oxide (“fast gas”). It takes just a few minutes and aims to help inform harm reduction.

We’d appreciate your help in sharing this with young people and relevant groups.

Round 2 of our Linkage Group meetings has now kicked off, beginning with Social Inclusion, Housing & Equality, followed by Community, Enterprise, Tourism, Sports & Arts, and concluding with Climate Action, Environment, Transport & Planning.

There was a strong turnout across all sessions, reflecting great engagement from members and the value of these discussions in shaping PPN priorities.

There is still time to join a group, with meetings scheduled to continue again in September. All sessions were facilitated by Jamie Moore.

Áine Evans, a Master’s student at Utrecht University, is seeking adults (18+) in Ireland or the Netherlands who grew up caring for a family member to share their experiences.

Participation involves a confidential online conversation (30–45 mins) or a flexible voice note option.

The Working with Nature Awards celebrate individuals, groups, and organisations across Ireland protecting and restoring nature. Now in its second year, the awards cover three categories: Biodiversity & Rewilding, Nature Media, and Nature Education & Wellbeing.

Nominations are open until 25 May.

The South Dublin Local Community Safety Partnership will host a public meeting on Wednesday, 14th May at 7:30pm in Tallaght Stadium.

This meeting offers members of the community an opportunity to engage directly with local agencies, raise concerns, and contribute to ongoing efforts to enhance safety and wellbeing across the area. All residents, community groups, and stakeholders are encouraged to attend and have their voices heard.

Street Feast returns on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th May, bringing neighbours together for Ireland’s friendliest community gathering.

Free party packs (with extras, supported by Tesco), plus competitions and prizes, are available to help make your event extra special.

With brighter days ahead, it’s the perfect time to celebrate your community.

Join Active South Dublin for a relaxed and inclusive cycling event as part of Bike Week 2026  open to all ages and abilities!

Taking place at Collinstown Park Sports Complex, this fun day is a great way to get active, enjoy the outdoors, and take part at your own pace.

📅 Saturday 9 May
⏰ 11:00am
📍 Collinstown Park Sports Complex

Kind regards,

The South Dublin County PPN Team

On behalf of the PPN Secretariat: Noreen Byrne, NCCDP; David Kortukohan, NCBI; Lesley Barrett, Saoirse Domestic Violence Services; Enda Creegan, Abbeydale and Abbeywood Residents Association;, Justin Byrne, An Taisce, Rita Harte, WCI Lucan, Michael Noonan, Manortown FC,  Kieron McDonagh, Killinarden Celtic FC, Krystyna Zalewska,Corkagh Grange Residents Association, Susuana Komolafe, Afro in Diaspora Center, Mark O'Dwyer, Friarstown Allotment.

South Dublin County PPN

Where to find us
www.sdcppn.ie