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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.

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PPN Newsletter – August 2026

Our August newsletter is now available, bringing you the latest updates from South Dublin County PPN and our community network. Inside you’ll find funding opportunities, consultations, training, upcoming events, member …

Meet the Coordinator: Denise Harte Gleeson

South Dublin County Public Participation Network (SDC PPN) is delighted to introduce Denise Harte Gleeson as our new Coordinator. Denise has been part of the SDC PPN team since joining as Support Officer, where she has worked closely with member organisations, Secretariat members, community representatives and stakeholders to support the …

Join Our Team – Support Officer

South Dublin County Public Participation Network (PPN), hosted by Action Community & Enterprise (ACE), is inviting applications for the position of Support Officer. About the Role South Dublin County PPN …

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PPN Newsletter – June 2026

Welcome to the SDC PPN Newsletter a space where we share useful updates, opportunities, and resources for community groups, organisations, and networks across South Dublin. Our June issue includes updates …

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Support and Development

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South Dublin County PPN Plenary

17 September @ 19:00 - 21:00

We are looking forward to our next SDC PPN Plenary this June, with full details to be announced shortly. Elections will take place on the day to fill three Secretariat …

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