Tipperary PPN April Newsletter 2025
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The Power of Place and People Project is Starting Soon in County Tipperary!
We, here at Tipperary PPN, are really excited about a new community mapping project, in partnership with Tipperary County Council, happening in our county later in May and on, into the rest of 2025.
The aim of ‘The Power of Place and People’ project is to begin recording details of County Tipperary’s many great groups, organisations and services. This information will then be stored safely in one digital place as a community mapping system.
There are dedicated workers employed for ‘The Power of Place & People’ project to visit you to collect the day-to-day data about your group.
The project staff will contact groups, like your own one, starting in the Carrick-on-Suir municipal district, but extending the visits to all of the other four municipal districts, covering the whole of County Tipperary.
The worker will look at suitable dates with you to agree when you can meet up with them. To learn as much as possible about your group’s work, facilities, meeting times etc., it would be good if you and, also, other members of your community group could be there for the survey to be fully completed on the day. They will also ask if they can take photos of your facilities, where appropriate.
This project will support us to progress our work, here in Tipperary PPN and in the county council in a few ways, including understanding the needs of our registered groups in how to grow and develop, whether funding or training or something else altogether, and to really see what is happening on the ground in our communities.
Please contact me, Ruth Smith by email: coordinator@ppntipperary.ie or call 087 456 7111 for further details or if you have any queries or ideas on the project.
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Funding & Grant Opportunities
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Coaching and Development Fund 2025
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The Coaching Fund aims to support and develop quality coaching in Tipperary and to encourage all coaches / volunteers to undertake appropriate education and training through their relevant National Governing Bodies.
The Development Fund aims to encourage the set-up of new clubs and assist existing clubs to increase participation.
Projects should focus on attracting new members/participants from target groups as identified in TSP Strategic Plan such as disadvantaged areas, older adults, young people, people with disabilities, women and girls, unemployed and ethnic minorities.
Applicants can apply under either the Development or Coaching Section or both up to the maximum amount. The maximum that can be applied for by any applicant under this scheme is €1,000.
Closing Date for Completed Application Forms is Thursday 15th May, 2025 at 4.00pm
Further information and to apply visit www.tipperarysports.ie or call 052 616 6201 | E-mail: info@tipperarysports.ie
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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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Community Safety Fund 2025
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The annual fund allows for the proceeds of crime, seized by the Criminal Assets Bureau (CAB) and An Garda Síochána, to be directed into local projects to support and enhance community safety.
This year, €4 million is available, which is double the original allocation of €2 million when the fund first opened for applications in 2022, and grants range from €20,000 to €150,000.
Application form for Community Safety fund can be found community-safety-fund-application-form.docx
Closing date for application for the Community Safety Fund is Friday 16th May
The Community Safety Fund will be managed by the newly established National Office for Community Safety within the Department of Justice.
In 2024, over €3 million was allocated to projects nationwide. Themes from 2024 successful applicants included projects aimed at addressing anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, drug-related intimidation, social exclusion, youth programmes, prison post-release support. Many of the projects focused on education, sport, recreation, and social interaction to proactively address safety concerns in communities.
For more information visit https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-justice/press-releases/minister-for-justice-jim-ocallaghan-opens-community-safety-fund-2025-for-applications/s
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CLÁR 2025 Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities & Amenities is now open for Expression of interest applications.
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CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding for small infrastructural projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of de-population. This funding assists in building the resilience of these rural communities.
Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities & Amenities
A minimum grant of €5,000 and maximum grant of €65,000 will apply to this measure. To facilitate projects of a slightly greater scale, 2 applications seeking grant funding of up to €100,000 can be submitted. The scheme will provide up to 90% of the cost. The remaining 10% or balance of the project must be provided by community resources funding, this match funding must be in place at the time of application. Measure 1 will support a variety of capital projects provided they contribute to the enhancement of existing and/or the development of new, accessible Community Recreation Facilities.
The closing date for Expression of Interest (EOI) applications is close of business on Wednesday 14th May 2025. The EOI applications will be evaluated and the successful applicants will be invited to submit a full CLÁR application by Monday 26th May.
For more information and apply visit CLÁR 2025 – Measure 1: Developing Community Facilities & Amenities | Tipperary County Council
Any queries on the scheme can be sent to CLAR@tipperarycoco.ie or contact CLÁR grants, Community Section at 0818 06 5000
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Community Grants 2025 Carrick MD
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This ‘Community Grants Scheme’ is formulated to assist community groups in the Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District in meeting their running costs (current costs) and in finding new projects which create an asset for the community (capital costs). Projects assisted must assist in the achievement of Tipperary County Council’s objectives and goals. The scheme is funded from the Local Property Tax (LPT).
Applicant must show that the activity is of benefit to the community. The grant assistance to be paid will be at the discretion of Tipperary County Council but will not in any case exceed 50% of the cost of the work being assisted.
The groups that may be assisted include:
Community committees,
Parish councils,
Sports, arts or heritage committees,
Chambers of commerce or similar bodies.
This list is not exhaustive. Applicant groups will have to demonstrate that they are democratic in nature and community-based. In practice, this means that the group’s constitution and the minutes of the most recent annual general meeting will have to be submitted.
Where grant assistance is sought towards running costs (current costs), the types of items eligible for consideration will include:
- Maintenance costs for 2025
- Utility costs – incurred in 12 months prior to date of application, where not already claimed.
- Insurance costs – incurred for current year 2025
The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 6th May 2025 at 4pm
For more information and to apply please visit https://tipperarycoco.submit.com//show/209 or email carrickcsd@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 30th June 2025.
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Community Safety Public Consultation
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Policing and Community Safety Authority (PCSA) is the new oversight body for An Garda Síochána. The PCSA combines the functions of the former Policing Authority and the Garda Síochána Inspectorate, with a new expanded role in community safety.
The PCSA sets the Policing Priorities. 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.
The Policing Priorities will be determined for An Garda Síochána following a public consultation. This will involve an online public consultation tool and also inviting community groups, representative bodies and members of the public to in-person consultations to share their views on policing and community safety.
In-person public consultation with take place on Wednesday 14th May in Talbot Hotel, Clonmel from 10am – 3pm
Your participation will provide a valuable contribution to determining the Policing Priorities for 2026-2028.
To attend this consultation please RSVP to consultation@pcsaireland.ie by Thursday 1st May
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6-week Activator Walking Programme in Carrick-on-Suir and Thurles
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Tipperary Sports Partnership is delighted to offer a 6-week Activator Walking Programme in Carrick-on-Suir and Thurles aimed at improving strength, mobility, balance and aerobic fitness.
This programme is ideal for those pre / post hip, or knee surgery helping to regain mobility and build strength. Sessions will be delivered by a specialised tutor and activator poles will be provided. Don’t miss the chance to improve your fitness in a supportive and safe environment. This programme costs €10 plus booking fee.
To book one of the above programmes visit www.tipperarysports.ie. For more information info@tipperarysports.ie or call 052 616 6201 or 052 616 6380.
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6-week Activator Walking Programme in Carrick-on-Suir and Thurles
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Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Suicide Bereavement Training in the South East available from May to July 2025
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
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Traveller Culture Awareness Training
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Traveller Culture Awareness Training (TCAT) will take place on Monday 12th May 2025 from 9.30am – 3.30pm in Dominic Court, Cashel.
The TCAT programme aims to improve Travellers’ health though the provision of education and awareness raising on Traveller culture and issues, to health service staff and other public service staff so to make their services more accessible and thus have an impact on Traveller health outcomes. There is no fee to take part in the training. Certification of Attendance, Traveller Health Sticker are provided on completion for display within services.
Completion of the HSEland online module: “Introduction to Traveller Health” is a requirement to attend this training.
For more information and to book your place on this training session email Sharon Nolan on sharon.nolan@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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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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Men’s Health Week 2025 – Webinar
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Are you interested in doing something practical to mark Men’s Health Week 2025 on the island of Ireland?
This free webinar is for partners, stakeholders and supporters of Men’s Health Week and those wishing to get involved, it takes place on Wednesday 30th April 2025 from 10:00am -11:00am.
Speakers include:
- Brian Samson, Head of Health Promotion, ESB
- John Collins, Men’s Health Worker, Pavee Point
- Greg Clarke, Health Promotion and Improvement Officer, HSE Community Services Cavan Donegal Leitrim Monaghan Sligo
- Rachel Macauley, Sports Development Officer, Limerick Sports Partnership
To register for this webinar visit Webinar Registration – Zoom
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Families of Clonmel Callout for Nominations
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Clonmel Applefest are looking for families who enjoy spending time together, families who would like to share stories about what they do together, be it going to matches, hiking, cooking or playing music. We are looking for a wide range of families, from Clonmel natives, to foreign born, Irish incomers and/or people who have married locally, families that are mixed, multicultural, blended or single-parent, families that represent the wide spectrum of Clonmel residents today. Nominations should be made by a family member or a third party (friend, neighbour, carer, colleague) who will commit to be the liaison person between the family members and the project coordinator, so as to ensure transparency, safeguarding and ease of communication.
Applefest will match each family with a community writer who will interview the family in a place of their choice. Ideally the nominator should be present to ensure best safeguarding practice and assist with the interview process, and where appropriate offer prompts and/or help with practical matters. Please note that all candidates will go through the same nominations process. Nominating a family does not guarantee that they will be included in the final shortlist.
More details and nomination form here: https://www.clonmelapplefest.ie/project/families-of-clonmel
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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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Recovery College South East Education Programme Spring/ Summer 2025
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All our 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. For more detailed information on the workshops, please go to the Workshop Section of our Website – www.recoverycollegesoutheast.com and email enrolrecoverycollegesoutheast@gmail.com or call 086 1746330 to enrol
Workshops in May
- Tuesday 6th & 13th May from 10.00 – 12.30 – Getting a Good Night’s Sleep (2-week workshop) (In-house Workshop) Clonmel
- Tuesday 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th May 10.00 – 12.30 – Understanding and Managing Anxiety (4-week workshop) St. Vincent’s Day Hospital Tipperary Town (In-house Workshop)
- Wednesday 7th May 10.00 – 12.30 – Accepting & Believing in Myself (Morning Workshop) (In-house Workshop) Carrig Óir, William Street, Cashel,E25 F865
- Wednesday 14th & 21st & 28th May 10.00 – 12.30- Let’s talk Depression (3-week workshop) (In-house Workshop) Carrig Óir, William Street, Cashel,E25 F865
- Tuesday 27th May 10.00 – 12.30 -Communicating Effectively (Morning Workshop) (In-house Workshop) Clonmel Community Mental Health Centre, Glenconnor Road, Clonmel E91 XT20
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Tipperary Sports Partnership are delighted to be hosting a Sports Ability Day on Friday 16th of May in the Presentation Sports Complex, Thurles. The Under 18 session is from 10.30am to 12 and adult session is from 1pm to 2.30pm
The day will showcase a range of inclusive sporting opportunities across Tipperary. It will allow people in the community and particularly those with added barriers to participate. It will give an opportunity to sample inclusive sporting opportunities and link with NGB’s and local inclusive clubs.
There is no fee for attendance, but booking is essential. Booking is through www.tipperarysports.ie
If you would like to be involved on the day or would like more information, contact our SIDO Stephen at squinn@tipperarysports.ie or call Stephen on 087 3489898
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SunSmart for Parents Webinar- Protect children’s skin from sunburn and sun damage
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SunSmart for Parents Webinar- Protect children’s skin from sunburn and sun damage
Wednesday 30th April 2025 from 12 to 1pm
As part of the SunSmart Campaign the HSE’s National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) are hosting a SunSmart for Parents webinar – Protect children’s skin from sunburn and sun damage. New research commissioned by the HSE NCCP on Parents’/Guardians’ Attitudes, Behaviours, Knowledge and Awareness of Sun Protection in Ireland will be discussed. Skin cancer clinical nurse specialist (CNS) will also highlight the importance of sun protection behaviour for children and educate parent/guardians on steps to look after children’s skin.
To book you place visit Webinar Registration – Zoom
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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.
To register email info@tgbn.ie
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Tipperary Age Friendly Expo 2025 – Save the Date
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Are you interested in showcasing your service and have an information stand? Are you interested in giving a presentation on your service and supports in County Tipperary ?
Tipperary Age Friendly will host it’s Annual EXPO in the TUS College Campus Thurles, on Wednesday 18th June from 12-3pm.
RSVP to agefriendly@tipperarycoco.ie by Monday 28th April 2025.agefriendly@tipperarycoco.ie
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The Real Me Art project is about using art to create your own life experiences and story. Working with artist Mags Rudnicka, you will be supported to design and create your own book through art.
You don’t need to have practiced art before to take part -everyone is welcome.
Classes start on Thursday May 1st from 11am to 12.30pm at Cashel Library Places are limited – first come first served!
To sign up contact Anne Bradshaw on 087 6296461 or email anne.bradshaw@hse.ie to book your place. Visit Cashel Library and sign up there.
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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast
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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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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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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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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 April’s Newsletter
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Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter
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Changing Ireland Newsletter
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