Tipperary PPN December Newsletter 2024
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As 2024 closes and 2025 is only around the corner, Tipperary PPN wishes you all a peaceful and restful Christmas break, after a busy year, that seemed to fly by for us.
As a final countywide event in 2024, Tipperary PPN recently hosted our autumn all-member groups’ county meeting, known as the Plenary, in Cashel, in the lovely venue of Halla na Feile.
I hope you agree that the photos here reflect the warm and welcoming atmosphere that was felt at this bi-annual event, that became a valued networking evening for members, staff and agencies alike, last week.
The photos are thanks to Derek Fanning and his great photography!
It was the last of many events the PPN hosted in 2024 and, already, there are dates in the diary for numerous 2025 events, both countywide and in the municipal districts.
We have had a year where we worked positively with a lot of partners, both statutory organisations and community ones, being part of a growing energy in the county to protect our beautiful environment, enhance community spirit & resilience and, most of all, listen to the voices of local communities and their need to be heard on all levels within County Tipperary.
See you next year for our Save the Dates!
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The hall filled up nicely
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There was plenty of Plenary business to be voted on
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New and not so new reps got to know each other
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It was great to see some well-loved familiar faces like Tom
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Secretariat members were enthralled!
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TidyTowns groups found plenty to talk about
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Mike gave an inspiring presentation on Ballyporeen Community Council’s projects
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PPN Community Climate Coaches attended
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Two good women who do so much behind-the-scenes work at our events!
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Funding & Grant Opportunities
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Funding for Local Enhancement Programme (LEP) 2025 Announced
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Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities Joe O’Brien have announced €7 million in funding under the “Department of Rural and Community Development Local Enhancement Programme 2025”.
Funding of €206,558 has been allocated to Tipperary for small scale capital supports for community groups and organisations, particularly those who serve disadvantaged communities in rural and urban areas.
There will be a particular focus on small capital works/improvements, and the purchase of equipment for community use. The funding may be used, but is not limited to; improved access for persons with a disability; enhancing community participation for disadvantaged and marginalised groups, and improving energy efficiency of community facilities to reduce ongoing costs.
A further €34,426 in current funding is available to community groups to assist with their energy and running costs, to help them continue their important work within the community.
The scheme is designed to ensure local priorities are identified and met, so as to improve and enhance community facilities for all. All funding will be available to a diverse range of community groups including but not limited to Men’s and Women’s sheds/groups, community centres, parish halls and local voluntary groups.
Please Note: The funding will be administered by the Tipperary Local Community Development Committee (LCDC). It is anticipated that the application stage will open in January 2025. Details of the application process will be advertised widely through the council website, the Public Participation Network (PPN), local representatives and local media.
Any queries relating to this press release can be emailed to ecrdgrants@tipperarycoco.ie
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The Historic Structures Fund provides capital funding for works to qualifying structures which include the following:
The Historic Structures Fund will invest essential capital in our valuable built heritage and help the owners and custodians of historic structures to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public.
For 2025, The Historic Structures Fund will offer grants from €50,000 up to €200,000 only, and focus on larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where:
- A clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or
- A clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary)
- Structures eligible for or proposed for inclusion in the RPS but not yet formally approved for inclusion. Such structures must meet the criteria for inclusion in the RPS i.e. must be of special interest from an architectural, historical, archaeological, artistic, cultural, scientific, social or technical point of view;
- Structures or works within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs), or within the amenity of a National Monument, where exceptional circumstances apply.
Protected Structures
The application form and guidance for applicants visit Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2025 | Tipperary County Council
Closing date for applications is Friday 17th January 2025 at 4pm.
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Each year in the month of May, Bealtaine is presented as a nationwide festival celebrating the arts and creativity as we age. The festival is an initiative of Age & Opportunity, the national organisation that promotes active and engaged living as we get older.
Tipperary Arts Office is issuing an open call to artists born or based in County Tipperary to submit a written proposal for an engagement project or event targeted at older people, culminating in a showcase during the month of May 2025 as part of the Bealtaine Festival.
The funding available to each project will range from €1,000 to €3,500 depending on size, scale and reach of the proposal.
Deadline: 12 noon Thursday 9th January 2025
More info: https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/arts-and-culture/arts-and-culture/arts-and-culture-latest-news/2024/tipperary-bealtaine-2025-open
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Community Recognition Fund
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What is the Community Recognition Fund?
The Community Recognition Fund was first introduced in 2023 to recognise the huge efforts made by communities in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from the Ukraine and people seeking protection from other countries.
Funding is targeted at communities, villages and towns where the highest level of new arrivals are located or areas that have seen an increase in new arrivals in the last 6 months.
Under Window 3, proposals from the following areas will be prioritised; Roscrea, Thurles, Clonmel, Carrick on Suir, Dundrum, Nenagh, Borrisokane and Cahir. Applications from other areas may be considered if it can be demonstrated that there is a high level of new arrivals living in the area.
The funding is for capital projects such as developing or improving community facilities or the purchase of equipment. Funding of between €50,000 and €60,000 is available to groups.
Deadline for applying online is Friday 10th January 2025.
For more information visit http://www.tipperarycoco.ie/crf
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- Addressing discrimination and Inequality
- Increasing Participation and Access
- Eliminate barriers
- Supporting Career Development and Skills Growth
- Systems Change Approach-Empowerment of Marginalised Communities
The Breaking Barriers Fund is now open for applications. It aims to support awardees that tackle discrimination and inequality in the Irish labour market and education system. The Fund will achieve this through investments in innovative projects offering tailored solutions combating discrimination and inequality in the Irish labour market/education system. This includes social, cultural, arts and sports participation, as well as promoting disability awareness and training at a local level, and supporting pathways for young people transitioning through education.
We invite applications from projects which rise to the challenges captured in the following themes:
Closing date for applications is 1pm, Friday 10th January 2024.
For more information and to apply for this fund visit https://rethinkireland.ie/current_fund/breaking-barriers-fund/
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Music Capital Scheme Piano Award
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Applications are now open for the Music Capital Scheme 2024 Piano Award to support the purchase/refurbishment of concert standard grand pianos by arts venues and music presenters.
The Music Capital Scheme is supported by the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media and provides funding for musical instruments.
We are seeking applications from organisations that provide a year-round high quality music programme, support the work of professional musicians (e.g. professional development opportunities such as artist residencies, masterclasses etc.), and have a strong track record in audience and community engagement.
Deadline for applications: 2pm, Wednesday 19th February 2025.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.musicnetwork.ie/whats-on/the-music-network-piano-award
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Safeguarding 1 Workshops 2025
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Tipperary Sports Partnership are hosting Online Safeguarding 1 Workshops on the following dates in Spring 2025 via Zoom.
- Monday 13th January, 6.00pm-9.00pm
- Monday 20th January, 6.00pm-9.00pm
- Monday 27th January, 6.00pm-9.00pm
- Monday 10th February, 6.00-9.00pm
- Monday 24th February, 6.00-9.00pm
- Monday 3rd March, 6.00-9.00pm
Cost per person is €15 plus online booking fee.
For further information & bookings please contact the Tipperary Sports Partnership Office on 052 616 6201 or 052 616 6380 or email info@tipperarysports.ie.
Register for this course on the following link https://www.tipperarysports.ie/content/spring-safeguarding-2025
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Turn to Me Christmas Support Groups
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Turn2Me will be running Christmas Support Groups throughout Christmas week. These free, online groups are here to support anyone who might feel a bit lonely, overwhelmed, or just in need of connection during the holidays.
Turn to me holiday support groups:
- Wednesday 25th December 6pm – Christmas Blues support group
- Thursday 26th December 11am – Family issues support group
- Friday 27th December 11am – Bereavement support group
- Saturday 28th December 11am – Family issues support group
- Sunday 29th December 11am – Bereavement support group
- Monday 30th December 11am – How to manage anxiety support group
- Tuesday 31st December 11am Feeling alone support group
- Wednesday 1st January 11am Feeling down support group
To register for any or all of these groups at Turn2Me.ie
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Photos from Facilitation Skills
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Here are some photos of a few on the participants who recently completed Facilitation skills training. Thank you Alan Anthony Quinn for taking these photos.
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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast
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Tipperary Together Newsletter
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Please visit to see the latest newsletter. If you or your community group would like to provide content to the next issue of this newsletter or add your organisation as a group that receives newsletter please email: tipperarytogether@tipperarycoco.ie
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Farming for Nature Newsletter
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Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter
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Changing Ireland Newsletter
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