Join us for our Spring Plenary!
 
On the evening of Thursday 6th March at 6pm, we will be in Loughmore Community Parish Hall having our Spring Plenary. 
  

Based in Loughmore is the now famous Cottage Tea Rooms, which is a social enterprise and is enterprising in so many ways.

Refreshments for our Plenary will be straight from the Cottage so food will be local and fresh on the night.

Mary Fogarty from the Cottage Tea Rooms will also be updating us on all the new projects and ideas happening in this innovative establishment.

There is always a little PPN business to do on the night so all attending community groups can vote on the work in 2025 that the Tipperary PPN strives to do for all its members.

Due to experiencing the harsh electricity outages and water shortages after the recent extreme weather events, we are inviting you to come and have a discussion at the Plenary around the impact on you or someone you know. Any suggestions or solutions you feel might help communities to adapt to the challenges of the changing weather systems happening here in Ireland.

There will be short presentations to inform groups of opportunities and plans within the county. These include:

• AnneMarie Fleming – Tipperary County Council’s Biodiversity Officer giving tips to support all types of communities green spaces to be more environmentally-friendly
• Fiona Crotty – Announcing a collaborative community mapping project with the Tipperary County Council called The Power of People & Place. Fiona is a great Tipperary PPN supporter, from within Tipperary County Council, and this project will be of huge benefit to all communities as we find out exactly what great volunteer work is going on in County Tipperary.

We start the business at 6.30pm but feel free to join us anytime after 6pm for refreshments.

So, register to join us on the evening https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/tipperary-ppns-spring-plenary-2025-tickets-1254590988419?aff=oddtdtcreator

Local Enhancement Programme 2025 – Applications Open

Tipperary County Council on behalf of Tipperary Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) has launched its Local Enhancement Programme for 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 provide support for running costs to help them continue their important work within the community.

For more information and to apply visit  – https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/community/community-enhancement-programme

Please also see attached for more information.

The closing date for applications is 4pm Friday 28th February 2025.

Any queries can be emailed to ecrdgrants@tipperarycoco.ie

Tipperary County Council Tidy Towns Grant Scheme 2025

Applications are invited from Tidy Towns/Community Groups, under the above Scheme for projects/works to be carried out in 2025, which will enhance the appearance of the local area/ village/town. The Local Authority would like to acknowledge the excellent work undertaken by there voluntary committees. 

Eligibility:

• Applicants must be a recognised Community/Tidy Towns Group involved in activities to enhance and improve the appearance of the local area/village/town.
• All applicants must submit a one page Action Plan for their area.

Grants will be awarded on the basis of the number of applications received, the funding available and evidence of expenditure incurred.

Closing date for applications is Friday 14th March 2025

For more information visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/environment/environment/environment-latest-news/2025/tipperary-county-council-tidy-towns-grant#:~:text=Applications%20are%20invited%20from%20Tidy,local%20area%2Fvillage%2Ftown. or contact Áine Brett, Environment & Climate Action Section, Tipperary County Council on 0818 06 5000 or email aine.brett@tipperarycoco.ie           

Local Drama Scheme 2025

The aim of the Local Drama Scheme is to acknowledge and support the key role played by local drama groups on the cultural life of the county.

Up to two development awards will be allocated under this scheme to assist groups in : Developing skills within the group, enhancing production values, availing of further training, availing of professional input, for other development needs as identified by individual groups and special projects. 

For more information and to apply visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/arts-and-culture/arts-grants

Closing date for application Thursday 27th February 2025 at 12 noon.

Burial Ground Maintenance Grant 2025

Tipperary County Council recognises and supports the excellent work carried out by voluntary groups around the county who undertake to maintain and manage local graveyards/ burial grounds.

In 2024, Tipperary County Council supported 270 Burial Ground Maintenance Committees through the allocation of grants totalling €193,906.

Burial Ground Committees are awarded grants, which are determined by the number of applications received and the funding available each year.

Grant Qualifying Criteria:

• Committees must be registered with the Tipperary Public Participation Network
• Provide a copy of their current bank statement.

All applications received for the 2025 Burial Ground Maintenance Grant will be assessed during the Summer of 2025 and paid by the relevant Municipal District.

Closing date for completed applications is Friday 14th March, 2025.

All works in burial grounds under this scheme must comply with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage Requirements. These are detailed in a booklet called “Guidance for the Care, Conservation and Recording Historic Graveyards” available by following the link outlined below.

Forms for New Applicants Only are available from:  Áine Brett, Environment and Climate Action Section, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Clonmel, County Tipperary E91 N512. | Tel: 0818 06 5000 | Email: aine.brett@tipperarycoco.ie

For more information visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/environment/burial-grounds-maintenance-community-grant

Estate Enhancement & Sporting Club Grants- Thurles MD

The Thurles Municipal District invites applications from the above Groups in Thurles Municipal District who may be eligible to be considered for a grant under the above schemes.

• Contributions to Sporting Clubs are formulated to assist clubs with running costs and development where there is youth involvement or female participation.
• Contributions to Residents’ Associations are for enhancement works such as shrubs, tree planting, erection of estate name plate and maintenance of green areas.

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 4.30pm on Friday 21st February, 2025.

For further information and to apply visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/community/community/community-latest-news/2025/estate-enhancement-sporting-club-grants-thurles-md

or contact Una O’Sullivan on 052 616 6088 or una.osullivan@tipperarycoco.ie

2025 Contributions to Clubs & Organisations Grant Scheme – Nenagh MD

The Nenagh Municipal District of Tipperary County Council invites applications from groups in the Nenagh Municipal District who may be eligible to be considered for a grant under the above schemes.

Contributions to Clubs & Organisations are formulated to assist community clubs & organisations with running costs and development. Clubs & Organisations who are allocated funding under the Festival & Events Scheme will not be eligible for further funding under this scheme.

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 4.30 p.m. on Friday 14th March, 2025. 

For further information and to apply visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/community/your-area/nenagh-municipal-district/nenagh-municipal-district-latest-news/2025/2025-0 or contact Sharon Sheppard on 0818 06 5000 or sharon.sheppard@tipperarycoco.ie 

2025 Contributions to Residents Associations for Estate Enhancement Grant Scheme – Nenagh MD

The Nenagh Municipal District of Tipperary County Council invites applications from groups in the Nenagh Municipal District who may be eligible to be considered for a grant under the above schemes.  Applications can be made on line through our website.

Contributions to Residents’ Associations are for enhancement works such as shrubs, tree planting, erection of estate name plate, enhancement of green area, purchase & maintenance of grass cutting equipment.

The closing date for receipt of completed application forms is 4.30 p.m. on Friday 14th March, 2025

For further information and to apply visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/community/your-area/nenagh-municipal-district/nenagh-municipal-district-latest-news/2025/2025 or contact Sharon Sheppard on 0818 06 5000 or sharon.sheppard@tipperarycoco.ie.

Community Heritage Grant Scheme

The annual grant scheme for community groups and not-for-profit non-governmental organisations around the country for heritage projects. This scheme is intended to enable communities and heritage non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to continue their work on existing projects or to start new initiatives.

A broad range of project types are eligible for funding under the scheme including:

• Workshops and training events that promote good heritage practice, in particular, we are interested in traditional building skills, craft skills, graveyard recording and biodiversity training.
• Development of Digital Heritage Resources including digitisation, online exhibitions, oral history recordings, podcasts, and films. You need to make sure that the digital outputs you create with grant funding are available, open, and accessible.
• Conservation surveys, reports, plans, and audits that will inform the future management of buildings and monuments, habitats, collections, or objects.
• Conservation works to buildings, monuments, habitats, collections, or objects. Conservation works must include an assessment of potential impacts on biodiversity and climate and outline measures to ensure positive outcomes.
• Purchase of specialised equipment or items that support conservation or improve access to heritage.

Closing date for application is Friday 14th March 2025 at 11.30pm.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/funding/community-heritage-grant-scheme-2

Cruinniú na nÓg Day Fund 2025

Tipperary Cruinniú na nÓg open call 2025  is now accepting applications for funding to support projects/events which provide creative activities for children & young people (0-18yrs) in County Tipperary. Cruinniú na nÓg 2025 takes place on Saturday 7th June. The primary focus of this programme is youth creativity including direct participation in the project/event. This grant scheme can accommodate applications for funding for events on Cruinniú na nÓg day or longer-term projects which take place in advance and then culminate with an event or showcase on Saturday 7th June 2025. 

Guiding principles

• To empower children and young people to develop their creative expression by providing opportunities for them to participate in creative activities in their local area;
• To increase awareness of the benefits of participation in creative activities;
• To focus on what children and young people (up to 18) want and need and ensure that they are involved in the creation of the programme;
• To include children who may find it more difficult to access creative activities for example children with disabilities, neurodivergence, children from marginalised backgrounds, children from new communities etc.
• Majority of events should be activity based, i.e., children and young people ‘doing’, ‘making’, ‘creating’ ‘performing’ etc.
• Programme of activities should be diverse covering a range of creative activities and events (beyond just the traditional arts and cultural activities and include for example heritage, tech and STEAM);

For more information and to apply download this

 and return it marked

Cruinniú na nÓg Open Call 

by email to

creativeireland@tipperarycoco.ie

or

alternatively applications can be posted/submitted marked Cruinniú na nÓg, Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary by

4pm Tuesday 4th March 2025.

RISE Community Fund 

Small businesses, social enterprises and community groups encouraged to share plans for innovating with technology.

The RISE Community Fund has announced plans to award new cash grants to small businesses, farms, social enterprises, schools, charities and community groups in County Tipperary, with funding available to those who can demonstrate innovative plans to use technology to scale the positive impact of their work and benefit the local community.

Supported by National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company responsible for delivering the Irish Government’s National Broadband Plan, as well as other corporate partners including KN Circet, KPMG, Test Triangle, DreamDev Technologies and TLI Group, the RISE Community Fund has travelled the breadth of the country in recent years to provide a cash injection for community organisations thinking creatively about how they can use technology.

Closing date for application is Friday 28th February 2025.

Grants of up to €1000 will be available to successful applicants across the county.

For more information to apply visit www.riseglobalfoundation.com

RISE Community Fund 

Children and family charities working at local, regional and national level can apply for a grant under one of the following thematic strands:

• Addressing Essential Needs
• Improving Health and Wellbeing
• Creativity and Play

Children and family charities with an annual income of €20,000 to €500,000 may apply to the Community Grants Round. Children and family charities with an annual income of more than €500,000 may apply to the Impact Grants Round.  

The Toy Show Appeal will also award a small number of Transformative Grants. The Transformative Grants are an opportunity for applicants to significantly upscale their proposal, and to build capacity within their organisation.

This year, we are also celebrating the amazing life and legacy of Saoirse Ruane who inspired the RTÉ Toy Show Appeal. The Saoirse Ruane Transformative Grant will be awarded to a children’s charity that is working in the health and medical space where there is the potential for transformative, life changing impact.

Closing date for application is Friday 14th March 

For more information to apply visit The RTÉ Toy show Appeal 2025 – Community Foundation Ireland

Survey for Community Groups about Corncrake and Conservation

Corncrake LIFE (www.corncrakelife.ie) are currently conducting a mid-term, interim survey among community representatives and professionals.

This survey is open to anyone with an interest in the Corncrake LIFE project, or with wider experience of conservation and/ or environment. Corncrake LIFE invite all community groups to complete this questionnaire, which will take around 10 minutes: https://eu.surveymonkey.com/r/CG6W2N6 

All responses are confidential and anonymous, and they will be used to assess impacts to date and point to areas of future development.

The Department of Health published a report on the Public Consultation for the draft Design Guide for Long-Term Residential Care Settings for Older People

The public consultation on a draft Design Guide for Long-Term Residential Care Settings for Older People opened on 19 December 2023 and closed on 15 February 2024. A total of 98 submissions were received, including from the families of nursing home residents, healthcare professionals, nursing home providers, nursing home representative bodies, researchers, the local authority sector, and advocacy groups for older people.

To read this report visit gov.ie – Report on the Public Consultation for the Design Guide for Long-Term Residential Care Settings for Older People

Safeguarding 1 Workshops 2025

Tipperary Sports Partnership are hosting Online Safeguarding 2 Workshops on the following dates in Spring 2025 via Zoom.

• Monday 10th March, 6.00-9.00pm
• Monday 24th 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 these courses visit https://www.tipperarysports.ie/content/spring-safeguarding-2025

Women is Sports Week 2025

Celebrate every women and girl who plays, coaches, officiates, volunteers, works in and leads out on Women in Sport. Promote and highlight the ongoing work of Sport Ireland, NGBs, LSPs and other stakeholders and clubs under the topic of Women in Sport. Sport Ireland’s vision for women in sport is one where women have an equal opportunity to achieve their full potential, while enjoying a lifelong involvement in sport.

Events taking place during Women in Sport Week:

• Saturday March 1st  in Cahir House Hotel from 9.30am to 1.30pm – Mastering Midlife for Woman. This workshop will provide practical solutions and science based strategies for active women and to help those who wish to continue to perform as you age. It will discuss the areas of menopause, nutrition and exercise. To book your place visit https://bit.ly/49iHhrS
• Monday March 3rd from 8.15pm to 9.45pm (online) – Training and the Female Menstrual Cycle”. To book visit https://bit.ly/4jWjdA2
• Saturday March 8th International Women’s Day from 9:30 am – 6 Week Women on Wheels Programme in Clonmel. This programme is starting on March 8th (International Women’s Day). To book your place and for more information visit https://bit.ly/4hcLPTR

For further details on any of the above events email info@tipperarysports.ie or call 052 616 6201 | 052 616 6380

Regional Suicide Resource Office Available Training 

Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Suicide Bereavement Training in the South East available from March to July 2025

March 2025
Enniscorthy –  safeTALK Tuesday 4th from 9:30am – 1pm
Enniscorthy –  ASIST Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th from 8:45am – 5pm

April 2025
Kilkenny –  safeTALK Wednesday 2nd from 9:30am – 1pm
Kilkenny – ASIST Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th from 8:45am – 5pm

May 2025
Waterford City – safeTALK Thursday 8th  from 9:30am – 1pm
Carrick On Suir –  Understanding Self-Harm Wednesday 14th from 9:15am – 4:30pm
Waterford City – ASIST Wednesday 21st |Thursday 22nd from 8:45am – 5pm
Enniscorthy – safeTALK Wednesday 28th from 9:30am – 1pm

June 2025
Carrick On Suir – safeTALK Wednesday 4th from 9:30am – 1pm
Clonmel –  ASIST Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th from 8:45am – 5pm

July 2025
Waterford City – ASIST Friday 11th and Saturday 12th from 8:45am – 5pm

To reserve your place today or visit  www.bookwhen.com/sro

Online course

Let’s Talk About Suicide (1 hour online): https://traininghub.nosp.ie/

For information on training for specific groups please contact us on 051 874013 or email us at trainingSRO@hse.ie 

Chronic Disease Prevention Training in HSE Mid West

Would you like to know more about the prevention and management of chronic disease.  The rise in the number of people suffering from long-term health conditions has added pressure to the healthcare system. Many staff are in a position to promote better health. MECC aims to use these regular contacts to assist people to make healthier choices, leading to better health.

This HSE Making Every Contact Count online HSEland training and the face to face follow up Enhancing Your Skills workshop is now open to Section 38 services.  The Enhancing Your Skills (EYS) Workshop will take place on Tuesday 1st April in Roscrea from 9.30am – 1.00pm.

Please contact Rachel.mescall@hse.ie or Pamela.Begley@hse.ie to book your space for the Enhancing Your Skills face to face training in the Mid West.

Tipperary Parent Hub Launch

Tipperary Parent Hub is an information and advice point for parents and families in both North and South Tipperary. It contains the following information sections Tipperary Services Directory, Resources, News and Events for parents and families across the county. To visit website go to www.tipperaryparenthub.ie

For more information in North Tipperary contact northtipp.parentshub@barnardos.ie, South Tipperary: southtipp.parentshub@barnardos.ie call 086 2014772 or visit Instagram @tipperaryparenthub or Facebook @tipperaryparenthub

Free Art Workshops

Do you know a child aged 6-16 with a lifelong physical health condition who’d love to connect with others and get creative?

At Helium Arts, we run free art workshops – both in-person and online for children and young people with lifelong physical health conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, spina bifida, heart conditions, juvenile arthritis, rare conditions and more. Through art, these children can build confidence, make friends, and just have fun! Our workshops are led by professional artists, supported by friendly volunteers, and include an on-site medic at every session to ensure a safe and secure environment for all participants.

Workshop details below:

Ages 13-16

• Limerick Youth Saturday Meet Ups: 22nd March, 26th April, 24th May, plus more Saturdays coming soon 
• Distance Creates Online Saturday Youth Meet Ups: 26th April, 24th May with more Saturdays coming soon (Nationwide)

Ages 8-12

• Limerick Spring Saturdays: 5 Saturdays Workshops 8th March – 12th April (Dooradoyle Library)
• Nenagh Easter Camp: 2-day camp 16th – 17th April (Tyone Community Centre)
• Ennis Easter Camp: 3-day camp 15th-17th April (CBS Primary School, Ennis)
• Distance Creates Online Spring Saturdays: 8th March – 12th April (6-week online workshops from home with a bespoke art pack delivered to your door) 

Ages 6-8

• Distance Creates Online Spring Saturdays: 8th March – 12th April (6-week online workshops from home with a bespoke art pack delivered to your door)  

Energy Citizens Roadshow

Wednesday, 5th March 2025 in Halla Na Féile, Cashel from 6.15pm-8.30pm 

A free event informing local communities on how EirGrid plans to future-proof the electricity grid, as well as providing information about microgeneration, home energy upgrades, retrofitting grants, and more..

For more information and registration visit https://www.eirgrid.ie/community/engaging-public#energy-citizens-roadshows

HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast

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.

All podcast are now available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts  and on the HSE Health and Wellbeing YouTube channel

Tipperary Together Newsletter

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

Arts Office Newsletter

Please visit tipperarycoco.ie/arts-and-culture/arts-publications/art-culture-newsletters for the latest Arts Office Newsletter with information on upcoming opportunities, funding, classes and much more…

Connecting Nationwide Newsletter

February edition of Connecting Nationwide, our monthly newsletter full of environmental news and events throughout Ireland. This month’s newsletter features upcoming events, announcements on local and national projects, upcoming funding to keep an eye out for and more February’s Newsletter

Comhairle na nÓg Annual Report 2023

Please find a copy of which was launched at Comhairle na nÓg AGM 2024

DFI Podcast

You can find all episodes of The DFI Podcast on Spotify and on our website, where you can also subscribe to future episodes.

If you would like to get in touch with us about the podcast email info@disability-federation.ie. You can find out more about the DFI on our website www.disability-federation.ie. 

Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter

Please visit https://agefriendlyireland.ie/news/ to read the latest Age Friendly Newsletter

Changing Ireland Newsletter

To read Summer edition of Changing Ireland visit