| Tipperary PPN May Newsletter 2024 |
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Join us to celebrate Tipperary PPN 10th Birthday
On the evening of Thursday 13th June from 6:30pm in Moycarkey, Borris Community & Sports Centre, Littleton, E41 AOV5 we are having a Summer Celebration, as the Tipperary PPN is 10 years in existence, as the community & voluntary umbrella network in this county.
There will be a BBQ, the story of the PPN, community stands full of a variety of information, lots of refreshments, including a birthday cake with a toast and a raffle. As always, there will be plenty of time to network with other community groups, like yourselves.
So, register to join us on the evening https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tipperary-ppn-10th-birthday-bbq-tickets-905134721317
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| Secretariat Community Corner |
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Tipperary PPN’s Secretariat members are all members of various community groups across the county. This month Niamh, Tipperary, Cahir & Cashel Municipal District’s Community & Voluntary representative, talks about an evening of international music titled “The Melting Pot” hosted by Lion’s Club and Fáilte Isteach.
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Music, a unifying experience
Music is a powerful unifier, capable of dissolving boundaries and connecting us at the most fundamental human level. In the last few weeks there have been several outstanding and inclusive musical events in Cahir, reflecting the diverse nature of this town and its people.
The Lion’s Club and Fáilte Isteach hosted an evening of international music entitled ‘The Melting Pot’ in Cahir Castle on the 20th of April. The evening featured a wide range of musical styles and instruments. The event was opened by local choir, Cahir to Sing which has members from various countries including Germany, Finland and the USA. This was followed by Andrii Rybalko of Ukraine who sang a very moving song of war. Fidelma Nugent played Hungarian folk dances on the accordion and Marie McGrath sang ‘Somewhere over the rainbow’ accompanied by Norma Barry. Marina Moskalyk of Ukraine, who teaches music at Rockwell Academy, Cahir, played several pieces on piano. The night also included many young performers both from Ireland (Cahir Comhaltas) and overseas such as Andrei Botezatu of Moldova on saxophone and Masha Shtykhar and Daryna Potlova of Ukraine on piano and guitar. Twins Dara and Juliana Stepanchak of Ukraine delighted the audience with their duet. Patsy Mc Guirk, who coordinated the evening, played harp with Celine McGrath on flute. The evening was rounded off with Father Bobby and Jimmy O’Farrell who sang an Irish Immigrant song.
The following weekend another wonderful musical evening was hosted by Cahir Historical Society in the Castle. Jimmy Crowley and Eve Telford put on a spellbinding concert featuring ballads learned from the Irish Travelling Community. They also dedicated several of their songs to the cause of peace for Palestine. It was a moving evening which seemed to transcend time and place in its celebration of the ballad, Traveller musical culture and the healing, connective power of music.
Cahir also has regular inclusive musical evenings with Comhaltas taking the lead in the Shamrock pub every Friday evening. All are welcome to listen or to join in with the musicians on the night. There is also a wonderful singing circle which gathers every 3rd Tuesday of the month in The Hill Bar. A wide variety of songs are performed and enjoyed including ballads, pop songs, blues and songs from musicals. Again all are most welcome to either join in or simply enjoy listening to the music.
In Cahir, we find, music creating an inclusive space where people of diverse ages, backgrounds and nationalities can express themselves and be heard within an inclusive safe space.
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Climate Engagement Survey of Ireland – Climate Actions Work Initiative
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The Department would appreciate your cooperation in completing the climate engagement survey of Ireland. The survey, conducted by Ipsos B&A, captures specific information about your organisation and then asks you to submit examples of key climate-related initiatives that your organisation is engaged in. The survey length will vary depending on the number of initiatives you choose to share (up to five). We would recommend selecting a time slot when you are free and able to dedicate the necessary time as this survey will need to be completed in one session.
In addition to internal analysis by the Department, the survey results will be published as an interactive map, showcasing the breadth and diversity of climate action across Ireland.
The survey can be found here: https://research3.ipsosinteractive.com/mrIWeb/mrIWeb.dll?I.Project=IE2401015101WE
This is an important opportunity to communicate your organisation’s work in climate-related activities alongside others across the country and on behalf of the DECC we appreciate you taking the time to fill out this survey.
If you have queries, please get in touch with Ipsos B&A at IE-PA-ClimateMapping@ipsos-online.com
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Local Area Plan Consultation
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Clonmel Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Nenagh Local Area Plan 2024-2030, Thurles Local Area Plan 2024-2030, each of the Local Area Plans are accompanied by a Local Transport Plans. The plans also include Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) Environmental Reports and SEA Statements, Appropriate Assessment (AA) Natura Impact Reports, and Strategic Flood Risk Assessments (SFRA). The Strategic Environmental Statement (SEA) which accompanies the Plan contains information on how environmental consideration has been integrated into the Plan.
A copy of the each of the Local Area Plans along with other accompanying reports, the SEA Statements and AA Conclusion Statements, are available to view directly at the following link https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/planning-and-building/local-area-plan-consultationLocal Area Plan Consultation
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Recruitment of young people to participate in study on bereavement supports following loss through death by suicide
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As part of the study, we want to hear from young people who have been bereaved by suicide:
- We are recruiting adolescents (aged 15-17 years) through their parents/guardians
- We are recruiting young adults (aged 18-24 years) directly
Taking part in this study would involve participating in an individual interview. This will be a discussion between the young person and a researcher where the researcher will ask questions about the support that would be helpful for young people after they experience a death by suicide. The interview may take approximately 1 hour and will be held online.
More information about the study is available in the attached information sheets (dedicated information sheet for parents of adolescents, adolescents themselves and young adults). Please follow this link to express your interest. If you have any queries about our study, you can email grace.cully@ucc.ie or eibhlin.walsh@ucc.ie.
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Training in Children’s Rights Impact Assessments
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Tipperary CYPSC invites you to attend Training in Children’s Rights Impact Assessments, 6th June 2024, Thurles (venue TBC), 9.45am – 2.00pm lunch included.
Training in Children’s Rights Impact Assessments is being offered as a key part of a European funded project called Building Children’s Futures: Using Children’s Rights to Recover from the Global Pandemic.
A central part of the Building Children’s Futures project is to train key professionals and practitioners in how to use Children’s Rights Impact Assessments (CRIAs) in their work. The half day training will provide participants with:
- An in-depth knowledge of Children’s Rights Impact Assessments (CRIAs)
- Practical step by step guidance on how CRIAs can be used in everyday work.
- Best practice examples of how CRIAs can be used.
CRIAs can be used to examine the potential impacts on children and young people of laws, policies, budget decisions, programmes, and services, if you have remit for any of these aspects in your work CRIA training would be relevant to you.
Tipperary CYPSC is supporting this project by hosting one of the PILOT CRIA Training Workshops. Places are limited so register early and by the 30th May 2024.
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| Funding & Grant Opportunities |
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EU Just Transition Fund Investment Grand Aid Scheme
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The countdown is on to ensure that your tourism project concepts are submitted through the Expression of Interest application on the Fáilte Ireland Trade Portal, to ensure that your tourism experience reaches its full potential with the possibility of additional funding to assist that and enhance the visitor tourism experience.
The deadline for Expression of Interest is the 30th of June noon.
Under the Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for Private & Community SMEs, the following project categories are open for EOI until the 30th of June 2024.
- Category 1 – Development or Enhancement of Sustainable Visitor Experiences
- Category 2 – Development of Sustainable Tourist Accommodation
- Category 3 – Capital Project Planning & Design
- Category 5 – Accessibility enhancements to provide a more inclusive visitor experience.
This is a great opportunity to build upon existing visitor experiences and enhance the region allowing for sustainable tourism capabilities, for more information contact Mairead Winters at Mairead.Winters@tipperarycoco.ie She would be delighted to discuss potential projects that could be eligible for funding.
For more information visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/tourism/tourism/tourism-latest-news/2024/eu-just-transition-fund-regenerative-tourism-and
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CLÁR Scheme Measure 2: Mobility, Cancer Care and Community First Responders Transport 2024
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Measure 2 supports voluntary groups that provide free transport to people receiving cancer care and other treatment as well as Community First Response Support and Search and Rescue organisations. This year organisations providing a meals on wheels service are eligible to apply. The measure comes with maximum grants of €50,000 for a car and €100,000 for a bus.
These applications are made directly to the Department of Rural and Community Development via e-mail to CLAR@DRCD.gov.ie by Wednesday 5th June 2024.
Further information can be accessed at CLÁR 2024
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CLÁR Scheme Measure 3: Our Islands 2024
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Measure 3 is designed to support offshore island communities, with maximum grants of €120,000 available for community transport projects and up to €50,000 available for amenities projects. These applications are made directly to the Department of Rural and Community Development via e-mail to CLAR@DRCD.gov.ie by Wednesday 19th June 2024.
Further information can be accessed at CLÁR 2024
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Music Capital Scheme 2024
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The scheme supports funding for the purchase of musical instruments and equipment to individual professional musicians and non-professional groups nationwide. The three awards which are now available are outlined below
- Music Capital Scheme Award 1 supports the purchase of musical instruments by non-professional performing groups
- Music Capital Scheme Award 2 supports the purchase of musical instruments by individual established professional performing musicians
- Music Capital Scheme Award 3 supports the purchase of musical instruments by individual emerging professional performing musicians
This year there is a total of €542,000 in funding available through these three awards. The Scheme is now open for applications and the deadline for applications is 2pm, Tuesday 25th June 2024.
You can find further details of the scheme on the Music Network website at https://www.musicnetwork.ie/whats-on/music-capital-scheme
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Literacy friendly in action: Creating the space for confidence building
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Thursday 20th June 2024 from 10 am to 11 am online via Zoom
Hear about two community-based projects that used literacy friendly approaches to build confidence and support people to see the potential and benefits of learning as an adult. Keep It Lit
This project supported three different groups in Ballyfermot and Cherry Orchard work with writers in residence to develop creative writing. Learner Support Service
This project saw Simon Cork develop supports to make their service for people experiencing homelessness more literacy friendly.
Speakers
- Jessica Laird, Adult Education Programmes Officer, Ballyfermot Chapelizod Partnership
- Catherine Twomey, Community Education Facilitator, Dublin south Central, City of Dublin Education and Training Board
- Damhnait Hickey, Employment and Training Coordinator, Cork Simon
To register visit https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUpde2vrjIpGNAZA8T3OMDwxnVPqqYxPYgJ?mc_cid=01ea99f4b8&mc_eid=0e643f3781#/registration
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Online suicide prevention training from the HSE NOSP
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‘Let’s Talk About Suicide’ – a new online suicide prevention training programme from the HSE NOSP – has been developed to provide people with the knowledge and confidence to have a conversation if they are concerned that someone may be thinking about suicide. It aims to provide people who access it with a sense of hope and reassurance that suicide prevention is possible.
This introductory programme uses a mix of guided online content, video and interactive questions. Participants can pause and recommence the programme at their own convenience. On average, the programme will take 60 minutes to complete, but participants can work at their own pace.
The programme supports people to:
- Recognise the signs that someone may be thinking about suicide.
- Confidently engage with a person and speak openly about suicide.
- Let the person know what organisations, people can help.
- Practice self-care after having a conversation with a person having thoughts of suicide.
For more information visit https://traininghub.nosp.ie/
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ICCL launches advocacy initiative Rochtain
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We hope to deliver a series of online and in-person workshops on a variety of relevant topics such as: ICCL is proud to present our new advocacy initiative, Rochtain. With supporting funding from the St. Stephen’s Green Trust, Rochtain will work to democratise and enhance the advocacy capacity of community and voluntary organisations through training, information seminars and 1-1 support.
Rochtain is the Irish word for “access” or “attainment”. Over the last number of years, ICCL has observed a worrying gap in the advocacy landscape in the non-profit sector in Ireland. While our allies are engaging in critical and groundbreaking work in their areas of expertise, they often find it difficult to bring this work to the attention of legislators. While large non-profits can employ full- or part-time advocacy staff or engage the work of consultants, this isn’t an option for many in the sector. As a result, many organisations struggle to understand where, when and how best to intervene with elected representatives to best advance their causes in a strategic manner.
The training will be complemented with supporting materials and a support service for any advocacy queries you may have.
The initiative will coincide with local and European elections and a budget cycle. Depending on when it is called, the trainings may also align with a general election campaign. This will allow us to assist groups with not only day-to-day advocacy, but also things like preparing a budget proposal and manifesto asks.This training will be open for application to all community, voluntary and non-profit organisations.
We are particularly interested in providing training to organisations which Do not have full time policy/advocacy staff, Are working to improve the status of minoritized groups or new communities, Would not be in a position to pay for similar training privately.
Contact Ronan Kennedy, Democratic Freedoms Senior Policy Officer at, by email or visit ICCL launches advocacy initiative Rochtain – Irish Council for Civil Liberties
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A Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making
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This resource guide is aimed at ensuring that marginalised and disadvantaged communities have opportunities to engage and participate in local planning and decision-making.
Inclusive engagement with marginalised communities, and the organisations that represent them, will ensure that their views are reflected in local decision-making. The guide also aims to enable more sustainable development at a local level.
Local authorities, public sector bodies, community groups or any organisation committed to inclusive local decision-making can use this plain English resource.
Download a copy of ‘A Guide for Inclusive Community Engagement in Local Planning and Decision Making here.
Find out more about the guide in this short video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qEwvZ9ZHtuQ
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Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT)
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Our Role:
Integration means helping people who have moved to a new country feel like they belong while also preserving their own identity and culture. This will include access to learning the language, entering employment, education, and training.
The Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) works with:
- Applicants for International Protection
- Those with Refugee, Subsidiary Protection, or Permission to remain status
- Programme Refugees
- Beneficiaries of Temporary Protection
What we Do:
The Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) will guide you to services you need to integrate into the community.
In order to identify the appropriate supports required we will ask you questions about your health, family, employment, education, activities enjoyed and day to day living
- A Directory of local services
- Signposting to relevant services
- Information Packs
- Information Clinics
Accessing the Service:
Currently we are hosting support clinics in selected centres and these will advertised locally in the relevant centre settings.
Alternatively you can request an appointment by emailing integration@tipperarycoco.ie
Please be advised the Local Authority Integration Team (LAIT) does not have any role in providing accommodation or identifying or dealing with locations suitable for same.
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Men’s Health week webinar Know your Numbers, Guest speaker Rob Kearney
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This webinar starts Men’s Health Week on Monday 10 June, 11.30am – 12.30pm, for an uplifting webinar with special guest Rob Kearney. Register visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jBF0AmBFS-eV2O4oN9w3bw#/registration
Other speakers include Dr. Alan Smith from the HSE National Screening Service and Dr. Noel Richardson from the National Centre for Men’s Health in SETU. The theme for Men’s Health Week this year is ‘Know Your Numbers’ so we will be highlighting some important numbers and statistics for men’s health. Please share with invite with the men in your life, with the men in your service with anyone you know working with or seeking to work with men.
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EPA publishes Bathing Water Quality in Ireland report for 2023
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The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has today published the Bathing Water Quality in Ireland report for 2023 which shows that water quality at the majority of Ireland’s bathing waters was of a high standard. 77 per cent of bathing sites have ‘Excellent’ water quality while 97 per cent meet the minimum standard.
- Bathing water quality in 2023 was high overall, with 97 per cent (143 of 148) of sites meeting or exceeding the minimum standard, the same number as in 2022.
- 114 bathing sites (77 per cent) had excellent water quality, down from 117 in 2022.
- The number of beaches with poor bathing water quality increased to five, compared with three in 2022. Discharges from wastewater overflows and misconnections are the main issue at these beaches.
- The wet weather in July and August 2023 put pressure on our beaches resulting in more beach closures to protect public health.
- The rainfall events in 2023 highlighted the need to build climate resilience into the effective management of bathing waters
Bathing water quality can be impacted by heavy rainfall. This results in waste water overflows and in runoff from agricultural lands and urban areas which can cause short-term deterioration in water quality. In 2023 urban waste water related incidents were the most frequently reported cause of beach closures. Run-off from agriculture, fouling from dogs left on the beach, wastewater from properties going to surface water drains rather than sewer (known as misconnections) and algal blooms also impacted on bathing waters.
For more information and to read the full report visit EPA publishes Bathing Water Quality in Ireland report for 2023 – Catchments.ie – Catchments.ie
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Join We Act at the Dublin Pride Parade – 29 June
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We Act is so excited to be participating in the Dublin Pride Parade again this year as an ally group, and we’re inviting charities, community groups, and volunteers to join us.` By joining the parade under the We Act umbrella, you’ll have the opportunity to march alongside other organisations and individuals, united in their efforts to make a positive impact and protect and advance LGBTQ+ rights.
Marking 50 years of Dublin Pride, this year’s parade will take place on Saturday, 29 June, 2024 from 12 noon. Together, we will celebrate LGBTQ+ people working and volunteering in our sector, and the role voluntary organisations play in supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
All are welcome to join in support, so, if you and your colleagues would like to walk with us, please fill out this form and we act will be in touch very soon!
Join We Act at Dublin Pride
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Clonmel Community Based Drugs Initiative
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Clonmel Community-Based Drug Initiative provides a local accessible community drugs service supporting people struggling with substance misuse issues, family members of people living with substance misuse issues and members of the community affected by substance misuse.
We provide a listening ear, motivational techniques, psycho-social education, holistic therapies and referrals to relevant services. The project has one staff member and a team of local community volunteers and is a community-based service working from a Community Development model.
Services are:
- One to one support
- Group support – SMART Recovery (Fridays 12:30 – 2:00 pm)
- Mindfulness and Wellness Group (Thursdays 7:00 – 9:00 pm)
- Information and helpful advice on substance misuse
- Education and awareness programmes and workshops
- Auricular Acupuncture/complimentary therapies to help with stress (Fridays 10:00 am)
- Referral to other agencies where needed
Access to services:
If you are interested in our service for yourself, or someone you are concerned about just contact Wilderness Youth and Community Centre on 086 8557212 or email clonmelcbdi@wstcys.ie
Participation is voluntary and free. Parental or guardian consent may be required for those under 18 years old. This is a free non-judgmental confidential service.
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Want to get involved in your community? Have your VOICE heard?
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Want to get involved in your community? Have your VOICE heard?
Join ILMI in Cork, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford to develop local DPOs and access a Lenovo Tablet to get online. Free Tablet, Training & Coaching service, don’t miss out!!!!
Independent Living Movement Ireland (ILMI) with support from the Department of Rural and Community Development under its Community Development Programme in supporting the development of local Disabled Persons Organisations (DPOs) in Cork, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford.
These local DPOs will bring disabled people together online to develop collective responses to policy issues affecting disabled people in their locality. In order to support disabled people to come together online, ILMI have a limited number of Lenovo tablets for VOICE participants who want to be part of their local DPO.
These tablets are for disabled people in counties Cork, Tipperary, Wexford and Waterford. In order to access the tablets, disabled people will need to fill in an application form.
This can be done over the phone if you need support. Tablets will be provided to successful candidates at an initial in-person digital skills and internet safety training session in each of the counties, followed by DPO training online.
In signing up to access this equipment, successful candidates will commit to online disability equality and DPO formation training as well as committing to be an active member of their local DPO and ILMI. As part of the application process, we will require participants to sign a contract of use, with photo ID in order to register equipment. This information will be securely stored.
In addition to ILMI providing support to the development of local DPOs, one to one life coaching will be available for those who want to explore supports they need to achieve their goals in life.
If you are interested of joining ILMI and working to form a local DPO and avail of the Free Tablets. (Internet access is required) The tablet will be made available to participants at an initial in-person workshop. (Location to be confirmed)
If you are living in Cork or Tipperary. Contact Nicola Meacle at nicolameacle@ilmi.ie or ring her on 087 7189237 or if you live in Wexford or Waterford contact Paula Soraghan at paulasoraghan@ilmi.ie or ring her on 087 71630433
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Want to get involved in your community? Have your VOICE heard?
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FREE information event on suicide grief and supports available Saturday, 15th June 1-3pm Avalon House Hotel, Co. Kilkenny. Join us for compassionate conversations
All welcome, no need to register!
What to expect: Guest speaker, Byran Nolan, Grief and loss specialist personal stories of suicide loss and hope local support services will be available.
Learn more www.hugg.ie
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Get SunSmart! Children’s Art Competition
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The HSE’s NCCP in collaboration with Healthy Ireland have launched of the Get SunSmart! Children’s Art Competition for its third year The competition is open to all pre-school and primary school children and depending on their age category, to complete the SunSmart colouring sheets or draw their own picture showing how to be SunSmart.
There are four age categories with a prize for the winner in each category. The age categories are: Pre-schools, Junior Infants to First Class, Second Class to Fourth Class and Fifth and Sixth Class
The competition is designed to help educate young people about the importance of protecting your skin while enjoying time outdoors. We want children to be creative and learn how to enjoy the sun safely. Children and young people are particularly vulnerable to the damaging effects of the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) rays. The competition runs until 17.00 on Friday 31st May, 2024.
For details of the competition rules as well as instructions on how to enter, see the competition webpage at www.gov.ie/getsunsmart
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Farming for Nature Newsletter
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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast
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The HSE has launched a podcast call Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast each week a different aspect of health and wellbeing is discussed please see below some of the most recent podcasts
55. Reducing Alcohol Harm
56. Let’s Talk about Suicide
57. Consent
58. Exam Stress Tips
All podcast are now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts and on the HSE Health and Wellbeing YouTube channel
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Tipperary Together Newsletter
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Tipperary Heritage Office Newsletter
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Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter
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