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Linkage Groups

Work together. Shape local decisions. Linkage Groups are where members come together around shared interests to discuss issues, set priorities, and influence local decision-making.

PPN Handbook

Understand how the PPN works. The PPN Handbook is your guide to how the network operates — from how decisions are made to how members and representatives take part.

Member Directory

Connect with groups across South Dublin County. Our Member Directory showcases community and voluntary groups across the county, making it easy to find organisations, connect, and build partnerships.

Public Participation Network South Dublin County

A shared voice for community groups in South Dublin County

South Dublin County Public Participation Network (SDC PPN) brings together community, voluntary, social inclusion and environmental groups from across South Dublin County.

We support groups to have a voice in the decisions that affect their communities. This includes creating opportunities to take part in consultations, share views and experiences, and be represented on local decision-making structures.

The PPN also provides space for groups to connect, learn and grow. We support this through training and development, shared learning, and by acting as an information hub — keeping communities informed about local issues, news, events, funding, resources and opportunities.

Membership of the PPN is free and open to community groups and not-for-profit organisations that are active in South Dublin County and work for the benefit of their community, across a wide range of interests, priorities and causes.

About the PPN

Call for Nominations – PPN Representatives to Strategic Policy Committees

South Dublin County PPN is inviting nominations from our member organisations for PPN Representative positions on South Dublin County Council’s Strategic Policy Committees (SPCs). Strategic Policy Committees play an important role in the development and review of Council policy. PPN Representatives provide a vital link between the PPN membership and …

SDC PPN Linkage Groups – Round 4

SDC PPN Linkage Groups – Round 4 Our fourth and final round of SDC PPN Linkage Group meetings for 2026 will take place this November. Round 4 will bring members …

SDC PPN Winter Plenary 2026

South Dublin County PPN is delighted to invite our member organisations to our Winter Plenary Meeting, taking place on Thursday, 26 November 2026 at Priory Market, Tallaght. Event Details Date: …

Wide view of Tallaght Stadium in Tallaght, with empty seating and football pitch under a dramatic sunset sky

PPN Newsletter – October2026

Our October newsletter is here! 🍂 Catch up on the latest news, opportunities and activities for community groups and organisations across South Dublin. This month’s edition highlights multiple funding schemes, …

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Support and Development

Resources

Social Inclusion, Housing & Equality Linkage Group

16 November @ 19:00 - 20:30

Join us for Round 4 of the Social Inclusion, Housing & Equality Linkage Group at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel. Members will come together to discuss key priorities, look ahead to 2027 and vote to elect PPN Representatives to the Housing SPC and the Social, Community, Equality & Integration SPC. All …

Community, Enterprise, Tourism, Sports & Arts Linkage Group

17 November @ 19:00 - 20:30

Join us for Round 4 of the Community, Enterprise, Tourism, Sports & Arts Linkage Group at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel. Members will come together to discuss key priorities, look ahead to 2027 and vote to elect PPN Representatives to the Economic Development, Enterprise & Tourism SPC and the Arts, Culture, …

Climate Action, Environment, Transport & Planning Linkage Group

18 November @ 19:00 - 20:30

Join us for Round 4 of the Climate Action, Environment, Transport & Planning Linkage Group at the Louis Fitzgerald Hotel. Members will come together to discuss key priorities, look ahead to 2027 and vote to elect PPN Representatives to the Environment, Public Realm & Climate Change SPC and the Land …

SDC PPN Winter Plenary 2026

26 November @ 19:00 - 21:00

Join us for the SDC PPN Winter Plenary 2026 at Priory Market, Tallaght, on Thursday, 26 November from 7.00pm – 9.00pm. Our Winter Plenary brings SDC PPN member organisations together to connect, hear updates on the work of the PPN, meet other community and voluntary groups, hear from our guest …

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