Tipperary PPN May Newsletter 2025
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Tipperary PPN is looking for a Community Mapping Worker !
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The overall purpose of the job is:
To engage, meet with and collate the community assets of local community groups across all five Municipal Districts (MDs) of Co. Tipperary. This will include the data capture and mapping of the community assets across these Municipal Districts, along with the capture of the level of capacity of the individual community groups and the potential training requirements of the managing members of community groups.
Included, also, in the job role is to oversee Tipperary PPN’s online daily presence on all its current social media platforms.
A detailed role description and application form are available from: https://www.ppntipperary.ie/job-vacancy-community-mapping-worker/
Completed application forms must be returned by email to: coordinator@ppntipperary.ie by 5.00 pm on Monday 26th May 2025
Applications will be short listed and interviews will take place on Friday 6th June 2025
Tipperary PPN is an Equal Opportunities Employer. Funded by Tipperary County Council
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Introduction to Local Government for Women in Tipperary
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On Thursday 29th May an Introduction to Local Government for Women in Tipperary from 10am to 4pm in TCEC (Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre) Thurles, E41 T6K5.
Learn more about local politics, your council and how to get involved.
Supported by the Tipperary Women’s Caucus as part of the increased participation of women and diversity project.
To find out more or to book a place contact Ruth on 087 456 7111 or email coordinator@ppntipperary.ie
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Aherlow – Kilross Community Council launch their Biodiversity Action Plan
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Aherlow – Kilross Community Council launched their Biodiversity Action Plan in the beautiful Glen of Aherlow recently.
It is for the west half of the Glen and funded by the Community Foundation of Ireland. The plan lays out clear, actionable steps to protect endangered species, restore habitats and promote sustainable land use. This would ensure that the natural spaces are vibrant, thriving and accessible for all.
To read the full plan visit https://bit.ly/AKCCBiodiversityPlan
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Funding & Grant Opportunities
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Town and Village Renewal Scheme 2025 is now open for applications.
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Town and Village renewal scheme 2025 is designed to support the revitalisation of rural Ireland by focusing on stimulating town centre economic and social regeneration. Outline for the Town and Village Scheme can be found here
This will be achieved through projects which support sustainable employment creation, town centre resilience and regeneration, enhancing our streetscapes, and bringing vacant and derelict buildings and lands back into use as community multi-purpose spaces through refurbishment and renovation.
The Town and Village renewal scheme is administered through local authorities, and I want to work closely with local groups to develop proposals.
The closing date for application of Expression of Interest is 4.30pm on Friday 30th May 2025. Expressions of Interest form (see below)and should be emailed to townandvillage@tipperarycoco.ie
The closing date for application of Project Development Measure is 4.30pm on Friday 30th May 2025. Project Development Measure application form (see below) and should be emailed to townandvillage@tipperarycoco.ie
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Ireland, Monday, 14 April 2025 – Nearly half (46%) of persons aged over 75 years had never used the internet according to CSO (2021). To help bridge this digital divide, Rethink Ireland and the Vodafone Foundation have launched the €540,000 “Hi Digital Fund”.
This two-year fund will support five innovative organisations that are providing services for older adults aged 65 and above to develop essential digital skills. Applications for the fund are now open and will close on Friday 23rd May 2025.
The fund will provide cash grants and business supports for social innovations that enhance digital literacy and inclusion for older adults in their community, bridging Ireland’s digital skills gap. It promotes innovative approaches to ensure no one is left behind, teaching essential skills like smartphone use, e-health and smart home tech.
For more information and to apply visit https://rethinkireland.ie/current_fund/hidigitalfund/
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DRCD CLÁR Scheme 2025 – Measure 2 Mobility, Cancer Care, Community First Responder and Meals on Wheels Transport
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Measure 2 will be operated directly by the Department of Rural and Community Development and is open to established organisations/groups that operate on a voluntary basis and provide:
- transport to/from day care/other medical/therapy/respite services for those with significant mobility issues including requiring specialised wheelchair accessible vehicles; or
- transport to/from designated cancer treatment hospitals/centres under the National Cancer Care Programme; or
- Community First Response Support/Search and Rescue organisations.
- Meals on Wheels services
Applications or queries can be made directly to the Department of Rural and Community Development via e-mail to clar@drcd.gov.ie
The closing date for completed applications and supporting documents to be submitted to clar@drcd.gov.ie is Friday 23rd May 2025.
For more information visit https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-rural-and-community-development/policy-information/cl%c3%a1r-funding-for-small-scale-rural-projects/#clar-2025
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Public consultation on the successor to the “Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025”
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The Minister for Social Protection, Dara Calleary T.D., has launched a public consultation to develop a replacement for the Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025.
The Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025 was published in 2020. It followed the National Action Plan for Social Inclusion which ended in 2017. This series of plans has been ongoing since 1997.
The Roadmap for Social Inclusion aims to reduce the number of people in poverty in Ireland and increase social inclusion for the most disadvantaged. The ambition is to “Reduce consistent poverty to 2% or less and to make Ireland one of the most socially inclusive countries in the EU”.
As we begin to develop the new social inclusion strategy we want to hear your views on the progress made in improving social inclusion and reducing poverty. Please share your experience, or the experience of the people you represent, of poverty and social exclusion, and suggest ways this situation could be improved in the future.
More information can be found at gov.ie – Public consultation on the successor to the “Roadmap for Social Inclusion 2020-2025”. This consultation will remain open for submissions until Monday 30th June 2025.
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PCSA Policing Priorities Online Consultation
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The Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) is the new oversight body for An Garda Síochána. The PCSA sets the Policing Priorities and these establish what we want the Gardaí to give the most attention and resources to, in order to deliver an effective policing service for you and to make people feel safe in their communities.
As you will be aware from our invitation to attend an in-person consultation, the PCSA is currently reaching out to people and communities across Ireland to hear their views on what the Policing Priorities should be for An Garda Síochána for 2026-2028. As part of this consultation, we have launched an online consultation tool that allows you to spend ‘points’ on the areas of policing that you consider a priority. It will take about 10 minutes to complete, and there is a short, optional survey at the end.
We want you to have your say by completing the Public Consultation and letting us know what areas of policing and community safety are most important to you.
Click here to start the consultation
We want to reach as diverse an audience as possible with this Public Consultation, and we would very much appreciate your help. We hope that you will share the consultation with your networks, through your social media, newsletter or other channels. Anyone over the age of 16 years old can have their say. The online consultation will be open until Sunday 8th June 2025.
If you have any queries, please contact consultation@pcsaireland.ie
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Kayaking Camps on Lough Derg
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Tipperary Sports Partnership is delighted to announce Kids Kayaking Summer Camps at Lough Derg. Looking for a fun, exciting and active way to keep children busy this Summer? Our Kids Kayaking Summer Camps are coming to the stunning shores of Lough Derg in Dromineer.
These camps are perfect opportunity for young people aged 10 to 18 to get outdoors, try something new, learn kayaking skills and make fantastic summer memories on the water.
- Week 1 – 14th – 18th July (Monday to Friday)
- Morning Session: 10:00am – 1.00pm
- Afternoon Session 1.30pm – 4.30pm
- Week 2 – 21st – 25th July (Monday to Friday)
- Morning Session: 10:00am – 1:00pm
- Afternoon Session: 1.30pm – 4.30pm
For more information and to book visit www.tipperarysports.ieinfo@tipperarysports.ie
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Kayaking Camps on Lough Derg
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National Biodiversity week takes place for 16th – 25th May there are lots of exciting events taking place across the county of Tipperary. (please see below). For more information visit Calendar of Events – National Biodiversity Week
- Sunday 18th May – Moth Workshop from 9:00 am – 10:30 am – Cabragh Wetlands Visitor E41 T266.
- Sunday 18th May – My Wild Garden from 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm – Thomas MacDonagh Museum, Cloughjordan
- Tuesday 20th May – World Bee Day in Clonmel from 1:15 pm – 2:15 pm – Old St. Mary’s churchyard, Clonmel
- Tuesday 20th May – The Theory and Practice of Home Composting from 6:45 pm – 7:45 pm – Nenagh Library
- Tuesday 20th May – Birdwatching on a Dusk Chorus Walk from 8:00 pm – 9:00 pm -Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Tipperary
- Thursday 22nd May – Meet the Butterflies from 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm – Cloughjordan Ecovillage
- Friday 23rd May – Bat Walk from 8:30 pm Bat walk Clonmel – National Biodiversity Week – 8 Raheen Road, Clonmel
- Saturday 24th May – Flower Insect Timed Counts Workshop from 11:30am – 1pm – Kilsheelan (meet at Blueway Car Park)
- Saturday 24th May – A Guided Nature Scavenger Hunt around Nenagh’s Historic and Cultural Quarter from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm -Nenagh Tourist Office
- Saturday 24th May – Preserving Dark Skies to Safeguard Biodiversity from 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm – Thomas McDonagh Museum, Cloughjordan
- Sunday 25th May – Biodiversity Week Farm walk @ Brookfield Farm, Tipperary from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm -Brookfield Farm, Co Tipperary
- Sunday 25th May – Family Fun: Exploring Biodiversity Through Nature Crafting from 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm – Cloughjordan Ecovillage, Tipperary
- Sunday 25th May – Cloncannon BioFarm Biodiversity Walk Co Tipperary from 2:30 pm – 4:30 pm – Cloncannon Biofarm
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Certificate in Developments in Adult Literacy
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The Certificate in Developments in Adult Literacy (10 ECTS, NFQ Level 9) is tailored for supervisory or management professionals in the Adult Education, Adult Literacy and FET Sectors, closely aligning with the ALL Strategy 2021 – 2031.
It aims to equip participants with the skills and knowledge to address adult literacy needs through the work of their own organisations and to lead meaningful change in adult literacy provision. Highlighting literacy as a tool for social transformation, the Certificate in Developments in Adult Literacy focuses on inclusion and accessibility.
Participants will explore how unmet literacy needs affect learner access and participation, while designing organisation-wide approaches to eliminate these barriers.
This Certificate in Developments in Adult Literacy (10 ECTS, NFQ Level 9) is a minor award of the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, Master of Education (MEd) and Masters in Arts in Management in Education at SETU. On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be awarded a Certificate in Developments in Adult Literacy (10 ECTS, NFQ Level 9) and may choose to advance to the Postgraduate Diploma in Education, MEd or MA in Management in Education at SETU.
The programme costs €700.00 per person and to apply visit: https://www.cognitoforms.com/SETU10/Level9CertificateInDevelopmentsInAdultLiteracyApplicationForm2025
Further information email pgace.wd@setu.ie
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Join a Transformative Journey in Global Citizenship Education
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Are you ready to elevate your impact as an Adult and Community Educator? Discover a powerful two-year Global Citizenship Education (GCE) Programme designed specifically for educators from Liberia and Ireland—a unique cross-cultural experience that will transform the way you teach, lead, and inspire.
This innovative training initiative, delivered by leading partners DEN-L and Saolta, empowers Adult and Community Education (ACE) practitioners with the tools, strategies, and global perspectives to integrate high-quality GCE into their work.
Through immersive learning experiences, interactive workshops, and peer-led collaboration, participants will:
- Deepen their understanding of global justice and sustainability
- Explore real-world applications of GCE methodologies
- Foster meaningful international partnerships
- Gain practical skills in critical thinking and participatory learning
To learn more visit https://saolta.com/elements/global-spaces/
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Connecting for Life Training Schedule
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Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Suicide Bereavement Training in the South East.
May 2025
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
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
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Rochtain Political Advocacy and Political Comms Training Seminars
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Irish Council for Civil Liberties (ICCL) has been running our Rochtain political comms and advocacy training programme for the last 18 months. Over the coming few weeks, ICCL are delighted to share that ICCL will be offering a number of online training sessions that you can register for
For more information visit https://www.iccl.ie/activism-protest/rochtain/ or email Ronan Kennedy ronan.kennedy@iccl.ie
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Recovery College South East Education Programme Spring/ Summer 2025
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All recovery college courses and workshops are co-produced and co-delivered with those who have lived experience in partnership with professional expertise, “the expert by experience working alongside the expert by profession”.
Courses and workshops at the Recovery College South East are for everyone and are free.
Workshops in May
- Tuesday 27th May from 10am- 12:30, Communication Effectively (Morning Workshop), Clonmel Community Mental Health Centre Glenconnor road, Clonmel, E91 XT20
Workshops in June
- Tuesday 3rd & 10th June from 10am- 12:30, Understanding & Exploring Anger (2 week Workshop), Clonmel Community Mental Health Centre Glenconnor road, Clonmel, E91 XT20
- Wednesday 4th & 11th June from 10am- 12:30, Getting a Good night’s Sleep (2 week Workshop), Carrig Óir, William Street, Cashel, E25 F865
- Tuesday 17th June from 10am- 12:30, Accepting & Believing in Myself (Morning Workshop),Clonmel Mental Health Centre, Glenconnor Road, Clonmel
- Wednesday 18th June from 10am- 12:30, C.H.I.M.E. (Morning Workshop), Carrig Óir, William Street, Cashel, E25 F865
- Thursday 5th,12th & 19th June from 2pm- 4:30pm, Let’s Talk Depression (3 Week Workshop), St. Vincent’s Day Hospital, Tipperary Town
- Tuesday 24th June for from 10am -12:30, Food & Mood (Morning Workshop), Clonmel Mental Health Centre, Glenconnor Road, Clonmel
- Wednesday 25th June from 10am -12:30, Positive Thinking (Morning Workshop), Carrig Óir, William Street, Cashel, E25 F865
- Thursday 26th June from 2pm -4:30pm, Welcome Summer (Afternoon Workshop), St. Vincent’s Day Hospital, Tipperary Town
For more detailed information on the workshops visit www.recoverycollegesoutheast.com or email it to the Recovery College South East at enrolrecoverycollegesoutheast@gmail.com or phone 086 1746330 to enrol.
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Data Protection Commission Webinar
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The Data Protection Commission (DPC) is hosting a dedicated webinar for registered charities, covering various data processing matters and concerns facing charities as a sector.
This webinar on Tuesday 20th May 2025 from 1:00pm – 1:45pm is hosted by Emer Bennett, a Regulatory Investigator within the DPC’s Consultation and Supervision function, this informative webinar will look at the GDPR broadly as well as offering guidance in the specific areas of data security measures, transparency obligations and data breach management.
To book your place on this webinar visit https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_7fwCKzW7SAmVCoYTbAi2SQ
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North Tipperary Online Farmers Market
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Sun Protection Awareness in Ireland.
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The HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) commissioned Amárach Research to undertake a survey on parents’/guardians’ attitudes, behaviours, knowledge and awareness of sun protection in Ireland.
The findings of this survey provide valuable insight into parental attitudes and behaviours regarding sun protection for themselves and for their primary school-aged children.
Findings from this research report will be used to inform the development of resources and programmes to engage parents of young children in skin cancer prevention behaviours. It will inform how best to reach this population to increase the awareness of sun protection, the messages and the medium of messages. This research will also serve as a useful baseline to which future research can be compared and inform the implementation of the National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan.
I hope you find this research report informative. To read the report click here ‘2024 Survey on Parents’/Guardians’ Attitudes, Behaviours, Knowledge and Awareness of Sun Protection in Ireland’.
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Street Feast 2025 in your Community – just launched!
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Ireland’s favourite community celebration, Street Feast, is back for its 15th year, and this milestone event is set to be bigger and better than ever.
Taking place on Saturday 24th May and Sunday 25th May 2025, Street Feast invites neighbours across the country to come together for a shared meal, a chat, and a chance to turn strangers into friends.
To receive your free event pack visit https://streetfeast.ie/
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National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards 2025.
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Age Friendly Ireland is thrilled to announce that we are now open for applications to the National Age Friendly Recognition and Achievement Awards 2025.
Again this year we have eight categories of awards, aligning to the WHO themes; Transport, Active & Healthy Ageing, Business Innovation, Safety & Security, Communications, Environment, Community Innovation and Housing.
We are seeking innovative projects from across this range of areas that have real impact on the lives of older people and have the potential to be showcased and replicated. We will be welcoming initiatives at both local and national level.
Shortlisted projects will be visited by the judging panel across September and invited to Ireland’s Age Friendly Recognition and Achievements Awards ceremony in Galway in October.
To apply please visit https://agefriendlyireland.ie/national-age-friendly-recognition-and-achievement-awards/current-year/
For more information please visit https://agefriendlyireland.ie/national-age-friendly-recognition-and-achievement-awards/
Closing date for applications: Friday, 30th May 2025
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Men’s Health Week 9th-15th June 2025
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International Men’s Health Week (MHW) always begins on the Monday before Father’s Day and ends on Father’s Day itself. During 2025, it will run from Monday 9th until Sunday 15th June.
During Men’s Health Week 2025, individuals and organisations on the island of Ireland are encouraged to stand ‘Shoulder-to-Shoulder’ and ‘Connect for Health but, more importantly, everyone is also asked to set themselves simple, realistic and practical tasks to improve the health of men and boys on the island of Ireland.
But why is there a need to hold a Men’s Health Week?
Males constitute almost 50% of the population on the island of Ireland and, therefore, deserve to have a gender lens focused upon their specific health needs. Research clearly shows that these men experience a disproportionate burden of ill-health and die too young. Indeed, while many of these conditions are preventable, their prevalence amongst men may, in fact, rise in the future.
Please visit https://mhfi.org/mhw/mhw-2025.html for MHW toolbox 2025 to help you get involved in Men’s Health Week 2025
The celebration of Men’s Health Week on the island of Ireland during 2025 is funded by the Health Service Executive Health and Wellbeing and the Public Health Agency.
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Business for Biodiversity in Tipperary
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Business for Biodiversity in Tipperary, a Biodiversity Week event hosted by the Tipperary Green Business Network in collaboration with TUS Thurles.
Wednesday May 21st in TUS Campus, Thurles, E41 PC92 from 2:00 – 4:30 PM
This free event will explore why biodiversity matters to businesses across all sectors—from food and farming to retail and tech. Learn how protecting nature can boost your brand, reduce risks, unlock funding opportunities, and spark innovation.
Featured Speakers:
- Noel Heffernan, Chairperson, Tipperary Green Business Network
- Kevin Healion, Lecturer, Department of Applied Science, TUS Thurles
- Ann Marie Fleming, Tipperary Co. Council Biodiversity Officer
- Derry O’Donnell, Fairyfort Farm
Guided Walk: Sean O’ Farrell, Cloncannon Biofarm, will lead a walk around the campus grounds with tips on practical biodiversity actions for businesses.nTo register email info@tgbn.ie
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Adult Literacy for Life Newsletter: Issue 4
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Read the Adult Literacy for Life Newsletter here to find out more about what is taking place around the country
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Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter
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Changing Ireland Newsletter
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Farming for Nature Newsletter
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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast
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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast
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Connecting Nationwide Newsletter
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April 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 May’s Newsletter
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Jigsaw’s mental health supports for parents/guardians
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Neart is a partnership between Jigsaw, the National Centre for Youth Mental Health and the National Educational Psychological Service/Department of Education.
Jigsaw provides mental health webinars, podcasts and other resources for parents/guardians.
To register for a monthly newsletter or visit https://jigsaw.ie/neart/
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National Men’s Shed Newsletter
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The health & wellbeing team are back again with another jam-packed newsletter. Feel free to contact us with any ideas, stories or feedback. To read the
Health & Wellbeing Newsletter visit https://mailchi.mp/01c9cf61beac/mhw2024-6420488
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Welcome to our monthly update for civil society. This month we showcase our Global Debt Report and explore the dimensions of water scarcity in our publication Adapting the Paris Metropolitan Area to a Water-Scarce Future. We delve into the intricacies and opportunities of synthetic biology and we learn more about the power of civil society to promote human rights in a country transitioning to democracy. Read more here
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Tipperary Together Newsletter
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Tipperary ETB FET Health and Wellbeing flipbook
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