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Sligo PPN Community Voices Podcast

Sligo PPN Community Voices Podcast

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The Sligo PPN Community Voices podcast series celebrates the Sligo community sector, we hope to showcase the individuals and groups who have helped shape the lives of people across the county, and to create a lasting record of their community legacy.SligoPPN Podcast Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Sligo Community Voices - The Hawk's Well Theatre

    Sligo Community Voices - The Hawk's Well Theatre
    May 26 2026

    In this episode of Sligo Community Voices, Val chats to Nigel - the Marketing & Development Manager of The Hawk's Well Theatre in Sligo town.

    The Hawk's Well is a huge part of the Sligo community, with many residents spending time on the stage. The theatre hosts a number of events including music, community groups, and of course shows, and you can hear more on the podcast.

    Nigel also tells Val about the Shine group - AParticipation Programme with Young Adults with Intellectual Disabilities.

    You can also hear about The Art Deco Theatre in Ballymote, and what you can expect to see there, including a family film club.

    Visit the Hawk's Well Theatre Website here: https://www.hawkswell.com/

    And the Art Deco Facebook page here: https://www.facebook.com/p/Art-Deco-Ballymote-61581603966796/
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    7 mins
  • Sligo Community Voices - Sligo PPN Community Expo

    Sligo Community Voices - Sligo PPN Community Expo
    May 19 2026
    In this episode of the Sligo PPN Sligo Community Voices Podcast, Val speaks to many of the organisations who attended the Sligo PPN Community Expo and Power to Change Launch at the Clayton Hotel on May 18th, 2026.You can hear about some upcoming events, and how you can get involved with the different organisations in Sligo.Thanks so much to everyone who took part:Emer - Mental Health Ireland Development Officer in Sligo/Leitrim https://www.mentalhealthireland.ie/Mary from Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre https://tubbercurryfrc.com/Valerie and Rita from ICA Sligo https://www.facebook.com/sligoica/Dee and Charlotte from Sligo Pride https://www.facebook.com/sligopridefestival Charles from the IGBO Association https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61562745264694Craig from Sligo Chess https://sligochessfestival.com/Tracey from Clann Credo https://www.clanncredo.ie/ Monica from the Irish Cancer Society talking about the Relay for Life Sligo https://www.relayforlife.ie/event/sligo/homeRonald from Sligo Leader Partnership https://www.sligoleader.ie/ Sidonie from Sligo Global Kitchen https://www.facebook.com/foodsies/Philip from M-PACT, an initiative of Alcohol Forum Ireland https://alcoholforum.org/ Yvonne- Power to Change https://www.sligoppn.com/power-to-change/ Aisling from the Sligo DPO - listen to the full Sligo PPN DPO episode here https://www.sligoppn.com/sligo-community-voices-podcast-episode-8/Pippa - Autism Friendly Sligo https://www.facebook.com/Autism.Friendly.Sligo Clíodhna PEM Technology Gateway https://www.pemcentre.ie/Joan - Sligo Cycling Campaign https://www.facebook.com/SligoCyclingCampaignJoseph from Tubbercurry Men's Shed https://www.facebook.com/Tubbercurryms Caroline from DVAS https://domesticviolence.ie/Jason from Alone https://alone.ie/ Deirdre - Mebh's Dragon Warriors - dedicated PPN Podcast: https://www.sligoppn.com/sligo-community-voices-podcast-episode-6/Carolina - Cranmore Coop https://www.cranmore.ie/ Aisling - Sligo Volunteer Centre - dedicated PPN Podcast: https://www.sligoppn.com/sligo-community-voices-podcast-episode-5/ Fidelma - Age Friendly Sligo https://agefriendlyireland.ie/programmes/local/sligo/ Mairead - Sligo Local Community Safety Partnership https://www.sligococo.ie/LCSP/ Frank - Diversity Sligo https://diversitysligo.ie/ Nike - Aremoja Women's Group https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069549033342
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    39 mins
  • Sligo Community Voices - Havin' a Laugh

    Sligo Community Voices - Havin' a Laugh
    May 13 2026

    In this episode of Sligo Community Voices, Val speaks with Bláithín from Havin’ a Laugh Charity.

    Havin’ a Laugh Charity creates positive, life-enhancing experiences for people accessing mental health support services.

    Bláithín shares insight into the charity’s work, including their monthly coffee mornings and community activities.

    Val also reflects on her own experience with depression and attending mental health services, and explains how much support and encouragement she received from the charity during that time.

    Bláithín spoke about a new Sligo wellbeing map being developed in collaboration with the Atlantic Technological University. The map will be available on the website and will highlight places that support wellbeing, encourage connection with nature, and promote positive mental health.

    Havin' a Laugh encourages individuals and businesses to organise fundraising events and activities in support of the charity, helping to provide vital support to those who need it most.

    If you would like to available of a voucher from Havin' a Laugh, please ask your counsellor to refer you to the charity.

    If you need support, you can contact The Samaritans on 116 123.

    For people living in the North West of Ireland, you can contact North West Stop. They offer a FREE Counselling Service. Call 0818 444 000
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    16 mins
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