The 2024 GCCN Autumn Plenary was successfully held on October 2nd, bringing together members from across Galway City to discuss important updates, share insights, and elect new representatives for the 2024-2029 term.
Thank you to everyone who attended and participated in the discussions.
We are proud to welcome our newly elected GCCN Representatives who will carry forward the voice of our community in various decision-making forums in Galway City.
Committee |
Name |
Organisation |
| SPC1: Social Development | Karen Golden | Galway Simon Community |
| SPC1: Social Development | Vacancy | |
| SPC2: Operational Development | Caroline Stanley | Friends of Merlin Woods |
| SPC2: Operational Development | Kevin Jennings | Galway Cycling Campaign |
| SPC3: Project Development | Brendan Mulligan | An Taisce – Galway Association |
| SPC3: Project Development | Dominick Whelan | Junior Chamber International Galway |
| SPC4: Urban Development | Derrick Hambleton | An Taisce – Galway Association |
| SPC4: Urban Development | Reg Turner | Galway Cycling Campaign |
| SPC5: Corporate Development | Marian Maloney | Access For All |
| SPC5: Corporate Development | Paul O’Donnell | An Mheitheal Rothar |
| SPC6: Tourism Development | Vusi Thabethe | Shining Light Galway |
| SPC6: Tourism Development | Megs Morley | Galway Arts Centre |
| Local Community Development Committee | Tommy Flaherty | Ballybane Community Resource Centre |
| Galway Sports Partnership | Christy Hickey | Galway City School of Judo |
| Galway Sports Partnership | Irene Murphy | St. James’ Ladies Football Club |
| Galway City Partnership | Vacancy | |
| Comhairle na nÓg | Brian Doherty | GCCN Development Co-ordinator |
The Autumn Plenary Meeting included a brief review of key developments affecting our community, updates on local initiatives, policy matters, and the ongoing work of the Public Participation Network.
The event was a great opportunity to network, engage in discussions, and stay updated on local issues.
If you missed the Plenary, don’t worry! A full summary of the meeting will be available in the minutes which will be shared at our next meeting.
We encourage all members to stay engaged and continue contributing to the future of Galway’s communities.
Stay tuned for our next plenary, and thank you again for your ongoing support and participation!
Further info
Date: Wednesday, 2 October 2024
Time: 6.30pm – 9pm
Venue: Menlo Park Hotel
Full-members Meeting
Meeting Agenda
- Welcome and Introductions
- Minutes & Matters Arising
- New SPC Scheme
- GCCN Elections
- GCCN Update
- AOB
Meeting Documentation
The meeting documentation is available for download here:
Please Note:
- The Plenary meetings are open to GCCN members only, unless non-members are explicitly invited.
- Each member group/organisation is welcome to send up to two representatives to each event.
- Coffee/tea and finger food will be served on the evening, so please let us know of any allergies/intolerance you might have, by emailing Oana at communications@gccn.ie
