Sligo PPN Community Voices Podcast
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.
Episodes
On Thursday, 8th October, members of Sligo Public Participation Network (PPN) joined representatives from Dublin City PPN and Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (DLR) PPN for a visit to Leinster House, at the invitation of Senator Nessa Cosgrove.
The visit gave us an opportunity to learn more about how national policy is developed and how the views and experiences of people at local level can feed into decisions made nationally.
We were met by J...
In this episode of Sligo Community Voices, Val chats to Bridget, the manager of the Sligo Cancer Support Centre, about the charity and the services they offer, not only to cancer patients, but to family members.
Sligo Cancer Support Centre offers a place of peace and hope. A place where you and your family can access one to one support, counselling, holistic therapies, various workshops and information in a caring and tranquil envir...
In this episode of the Sligo PPN Sligo Community Voices, Val visits Tubbercurry Old Fair Day, and chats to some of the committee members and some of the crafts people involved in the day.
You will hear:
Michael, who travels the country with his Threshing machine.
Music from Eugene Lambe who has been playing the uilleann pipes for over 70 years.
Woodturner Eoin, who is also the ambassador for Heritage Week.
Louise, the chair of the Old ...
In this episode of Sligo Community Voices, Val is joined by Dee who is one of the committee members of Sligo Pride.
You can hear all about the Sligo Pride Festival, which takes place from Friday August 14th - Sunday August 20th. Keep up to date with all the events on the Facebook Page.
The first event is the Prism Ball, and tickets are selling very fast - you can buy yours here: https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/sligo-pride-prism-ball-tic...
Val visits The Melodics in this episode of Sligo Community Voices from the Sligo PPN.
The Melodics are a singing for wellbeing group that meet weekly in the Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre from September to June.
In this podcast episode you'll hear from Maria the facilitator, and some of the members of the group. You'll also hear a lovely song.
The Melodics welcome new members to join them in September.
In this episode of Sligo Community Voices, Val chats with Una and Ken from the Sligo Cycling Campaign about their work to make cycling in Sligo safer, more accessible, and more enjoyable for everyone.
From advocating for better cycling infrastructure to encouraging more people to choose active travel, Una and Ken share the campaign's vision for a healthier, more connected, and more sustainable community. We discuss the benefits of c...
In this episode of Sligo Community Voices, Val chats to Sandra - the manager of the Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre.
The centre is a wonderful place in the heart of Tubbercurry, and they offer services for all of the community, including all ages and backgrounds.
Sandra explains more about the workshops, classes, and groups that the centre hosts.
Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre took part in the “Power to Change” pr...
In this episode of Sligo Community Voices, Val visits The Showgrounds - the home of Sligo Rovers, and meets Commercial Manager Donagh Oates and Football and Social Responsibility (FSR) Officer Jamie Murphy.
Donagh and Jamie talk about the ongoing community, sustainability and integration work at the club, as well as plans for redevelopment, and the upcoming 100 year celebration.
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 - AParticipati...
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&nbs...
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 se...
Uisce Álainn by Medb's Dragon Boat Warriors took place on May 2nd on Lough Gill and the Garavogue River.
The event was a celebration of unity and resilience, a shared journey of remembrance and connection, and people came from all over Ireland to take part. Find out more here: https://www.uiscealainn.com/
In this episode of Sligo Community Voices, Val chats to some people who were involved in the event, they spoke about their roles ...
In this episode of the Sligo Community Voices podcast series, Val chats to Riona, the branch coordinator of Down Syndrome Sligo, and Aoife, a member of Down Syndrome Sligo.
Down Syndrome Sligo provide support & activities for people with Down syndrome and their families.
Riona speaks about the benefits and activities that members of Down Syndrome Sligo, and how people can get involved.
Aoife talks about the things she enjoys doing...
In this episode of the Sligo PPN Sligo Community Voices Podcast series, Val chats to Sue - the manager of the Sligo Northside Centre.
The centre is a vibrant community space, in the heart of Sligo town, and Sue speaks about the history of the Northside Centre, and about some of the many events that take place there.
You can keep up to date with the latest news on their Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/SligoNorthside
In this episode of Sligo Community Voices, Val chats to Alan - a volunteer with HUGG in Sligo. Alan has personal experience of suicide loss - his son, Conor, died in 2019.
Alan speaks about the importance of peer support, and about the supports that HUGG offer.
HUGG is an essential lifeline for people who have been bereaved by suicide. Our services include suicide bereavement support groups led by trained volunteers with li...
In this episode of Sligo PPN Community Voices, Val chats to Damien, who has been a member of the Sligo Drama Circle for 40 years. Hear all about the upcoming production of The Snapper, which takes place in the Hawk's Well Theatre from April 21st - 25th https://www.hawkswell.com/whats-on/shows/the-snapper
Sligo Drama Circle celebrate 70 years this year, and they are producing a book to commemorate the anniversary. You can hear more a...
In this episode of Sligo Community Voices, Val chats to Lorna - The Learning and Public Engagement Curator of The Model, Sligo.
The Model is one of Ireland's most important contemporary arts centres with an extensive and vibrant programme of visual and performing arts.
Lorna hosts gallery tours of the exhibitions, she also facilitates drawing sessions in the gallery, and she tells Val more about the different events taking plac...
In this episode Val chats to Aisling and Ruth from Sligo Disabled Person's Organisation.
The Sligo DPO are a group of disabled people working together towards disabled rights informed policy. Anyone over the age of 16, who identifies as disabled, is welcome to join.
Find them on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100087089397676, or email sligodpo@gmail.com
In this episode of the Sligo PPN Community Voices Podcast, Val chats to James and John from the Sligo Men's Shed.
Sligo Men's Shed welcome new members, aged 18 and over, to join them. They also welcome visitors to the shed, where they carry out a number of activities, including wood turning, gardening, and more.
They host music sessions every Thursday at 11am, and welcome all genders to join them, and play some tunes.
In this episode of Sligo Community Voices, Val talks to Clodagh - the chairperson and founder of Medb's Dragon Warriors Boat Club.
Founded in 2021, their members are Cancer Survivors & their Supporters. Their goal is to live well with, & beyond cancer, supporting each other through the team sport of Dragon Boating.
Find out more on their website: https://www.medbsdragonwarriors.com/
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