Upcoming Workshops & Events – Sept. & Oct. 2025

Get ready for a series of engaging workshops and events this September and October! Learn new skills, gain practical insights, and connect with like-minded community members. Don’t miss the chance to grow, network, and be inspired - full details below!

Adult Safeguarding Webinars

Safeguarding Ireland works to protect vulnerable adults from abuse and to promote awareness, education, and prevention. Learn more at www.safeguardingireland.org

 

Safeguarding Ireland in partnership with Carlow PPN are offering two short online training sessions, this September:

Wed 10th Sept, 5pm – Introduction to Safeguarding
Wed 17th Sept, 5pm – Preventing Abuse through Planning Ahead

Each session lasts under an hour, with a talk by Patricia Rickard-Clarke (Chairperson, Safeguarding Ireland) followed by Q&A.

Practical, hands-on webinars to strengthen safeguarding in workplaces and community groups.

Zoom Booking Links:

Carlow PPN Community Expo & Networking Event

September 25th, 4pm - 6pm

Carlow PPN warmly invites all member groups to a special evening focused on community, environment, and sustainability.

An Gairdin Beo, Dublin Road, Carlow (R93 E1HF)
Thursday, 25th September 2025
4pm – 6pm

A chance to connect, share ideas, and celebrate community-led action for a sustainable Carlow.

All welcome, especially Tidy Towns groups, Residents Associations, and garden & environmental groups.

To book your stand, contact carlowppn@carlowcoco.ie | 087 195 1444 

️Agenda Setting & Minute Taking Workshop

Carlow PPN invites community groups, volunteers, and committee members to a practical,

friendly workshop designed to build confidence in running effective meetings. 

Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow
Tuesday, 30th September 2025

4pm – 6pm

This hands-on, informal session is perfect for anyone with little or no formal training who wants to strengthen their community group skills.

Come along, learn together, and make your meetings easier & more effective!

An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Discover AI: Making Sense of Artificial Intelligence

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is everywhere – from voice assistants like Siri and Alexa, to Netflix and Spotify recommendations, social media feeds, self-driving cars, and even medical research. But what exactly is it, and how does it really work?

 

Join us for an informative and accessible talk where we’ll explore:

Date & time: 4.30pm - 6.3pm, October 8th, 2025

Location: Seven Oaks Hotel, Carlow, R93 V4K5

All are welcome – come along, learn, and join the conversation about the future of AI!

Dementia Awareness Workshop

Friends of ASI Carlow, in partnership with Carlow PPN, invite you to a free community event:

11am, Wednesday, 15th October 2025 at Seven Oaks Hotel, Athy Road, Carlow R93 V4K5

 

Why attend?

Learn what dementia is and how it affects families (600+ people in Carlow)

Discover local supports & services available

Get practical tips on creating dementia-friendly spaces

Hear about the Friends of ASI Carlow initiative

 

Who should come?

Community groups & local organisations

Volunteers, club leaders & carers

Anyone who wants to help make Carlow more inclusive