Tipperary PPN
February Newsletter 2026
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The Power of Place and People Project Update
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We, here at Tipperary PPN, are really excited about how our community mapping project, that is in partnership with Tipperary County Council, is going, and wanted to give you an update.
The Power of Place & People project is happening in our county now and will be going on into, at least, the rest of 2026. We have nearly finished visiting and surveying groups in Carrick-on-Suir municipal district (MD) and halfway through the Thurles MD. Maybe you have already met one of the team and filled in the survey with them?
Each physical community facility is being visited and each community group without a facility too, that are registered with the PPN. It is great for Shoyna, our PPN community mapping worker, getting out and about meeting people and everyone is making her feel so welcome.
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Ruth (PPN Coordinator) and Shoyna (PPN Mapping Worker) meeting volunteer Patricia Loughnane
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Shoyna often comes back to the PPN office in Thurles, enthused and amazed at what community groups are doing, saying “I had no idea what is going on out in Tipperary. I have the best job, meeting great people and listening to what they do, what they need to improve their facilities or group and usually with a lovely cup of tea!”
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Anna and Mary (Tipperary council staff) at Ballingarry Community Café, meeting Imelda Goldsboro of the volunteer team
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Some of the mapping team visiting groups are from the County Council too.
The picture above is two of the council staff at Ballingarry Community Café, meeting one of the volunteer team.
The aim of ‘The Power of Place and People’ project, as the mapping project is called, is to record details of County Tipperary’s many great groups, organisations and services. This information is being stored safely in one digital place and will be created into a community mapping system online.
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. The mapping worker will also ask if they can take photos of your facilities, where appropriate.
This project supports us in progressing 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 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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Tipperary Arts Act Grant Scheme 2026
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Tipperary County Council invites applications for assistance under the Arts Act Grant Scheme 2026. The Tipperary Arts Act Grant Scheme is intended to assist organisations with arts related costs, run an arts programme, project or event which would, in the opinion of the Council, deliver quality arts experiences to participants and audiences, to increase opportunities for participation and engagement in the arts and to contribute to the development of the arts in the county.
The Arts means any creative or interpretative expression (whether traditional or contemporary) and includes in particular visual arts, theatre, literature, music, dance, opera, film, circus and architecture and includes any medium when used for those purposes.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/arts-and-culture/arts-act-grant
Closing date for application Thursday 19th February 2026 at 12 noon.
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The aim of the Local Drama Scheme is to acknowledge and support the key role played by local drama groups in the cultural life of the county.
There are up to 2 development awards available under this scheme in 2026, with a maximum value of €500 each, to help groups with:
- 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.
- special projects
Closing date for application is Thursday 26th February 2026 at 12 noon
For more information and apply visit https://www.tipperarycoco.com/arts-and-culture/arts-grants/local-drama-scheme-2026
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Applications are invited from Tidy Towns/Community Groups, under the above Scheme for projects/works to be carried out in 2026, which will enhance the appearance of the local area/village/town.
- 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 application Friday 13th March 2026
More information ant to apply visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/environment/environment/environment-latest-news/2026/tipperary-county-council-tidy-towns-grant
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Tipperary Credit Union Community Fund
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The Tipperary Credit Union Community Fund is now open! This fund is designed to support local clubs, groups, schools, charities, and initiatives that are making a positive difference across our community. If you’re involved in a project that could benefit from funding, they would love to hear from you.
The Fund is open to all community or voluntary groups, local clubs, schools or associations, not-for-profit and charitable organisations working at a local level within their common bond area.
Closing date for application Friday 31st March 2026
More information and to apply visit https://www.tipperarycu.ie/community-fund/
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The RTÉ Toy Show Appeal 2026
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The RTÉ Toy Show Appeal is open for applications on Wednesday 11th February until Friday, 13th March, 2026.
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
Applicants will need to identify which of the three thematic strands they align with, and within the strand, which specific outcome their project will meet.
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 Impacts 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.
There are criteria documents for each of these Grant Rounds that outline eligibility, outcomes that should be met, and priority areas for funding. Any applications that fall outside of the criteria will not be eligible.
For more information and to apply https://www.communityfoundation.ie/grants/the-rte-toy-show-appeal-2026/
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New Solutions Pilot Grants
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New Solutions Pilot Grants funding call is now open!
This funding aims to support organisations testing innovative ideas that address key social challenges in Ireland.
The Pilot Grants help social innovators trial new products, services, practices, or models to achieve better outcomes in areas like:
- Increasing access to employment for disadvantaged groups
- Improving access to education for under-served communities
- Enhancing personal and social development for at-risk youth
- Using sport for social inclusion and wellbeing.
Closing date for application is Friday 13th March 2026 at 6pm
For more information and to apply visit www.new-solutions.ie/pilotgrants
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Online public community safety survey to inform the development of the first National Strategy for Improving Community Safety
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The National Office for Community Safety is leading on the development of the first National Strategy for Improving Community Safety, on behalf of the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration. For more information on this Office click here.
They are inviting the public to contribute to the development of this new National Strategy by taking part in our National Community Safety Survey which is open until 27 February 2026.
I want to do the survey; how do I start? Please click here to take part in this survey
Closing date to complete survey is Friday 27th February 2026
Visit National Community Safety website here for more information.
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Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region – Project Information Clinics
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Uisce Éireann has appointed a dedicated Community Liaison Officer (CLO) for the Water Supply Project Eastern and Midlands Region. The CLO will facilitate ongoing communications between Uisce Éireann and local communities on this critical project. They will be available throughout the planning and construction stages to meet with anyone interested in the development of the Water Supply Project.
As part of our commitment to active community engagement, we are hosting a number of informal drop-in information sessions across the project area over the coming months. These information sessions will provide an opportunity for anyone interested in the Water Supply Project to meet the CLO, ask questions and learn more about the project. Information session will be held in:
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Tipperary
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Thursday 19th March from 5pm – 7pm in Thomas McDonagh Museum Cloughjordan, Co. Tipperary E53 EV29
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Thursday 16th April from 11am – 1pm in Nenagh Arts Centre, Co. Tipperary E45 CD52
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Clare
- Offaly
- Thursday 12th March 12th from 5pm – 7pm in Kilcormac Community Hall, Co. Offaly R42 X894
- Thursday 9th April from 5pm – 7pm in Killeigh Community Centre, Co. Offaly R35 V446
- Limerick
- Thursday 19th March from 11am – 1pm in ACM Community Centre Castleconnell, Co. Limerick V94 FA0D
Further information clinics will be held throughout 2026. For ongoing updates and more information on upcoming opportunities to meet with the project team, please visit our project website at www.water.ie/watersupplyproject.
If you would like to arrange a meeting with the CLO for you or your group, please contact the project team by calling 01 202 7770 or emailing watersupply@water.ie.
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The National Conversation on Education: the First Five Years and School-Age Childcare
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National online survey of Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Aged Childcare (SAC) settings currently being conducted by the Department of Children, Disability and Equality.
On 4th February Minister Foley launched an online survey as part of the National Conversation – the First 5 Years and School-Age Childcare. The survey can be accessed via gov.ie here. It will run until Thursday 12th March.
This survey looks at the key priorities for early learning and care, school-age childcare and childminding, including what should change or stay the same, and how to make these settings better for babies, young children, and young people.
Department of Children, Disability and Equality want to hear from parents, early years educators, school age childcare practitioners, childminders, providers, and all those interested in the future of early learning and care and school age childcare. This National Conversation represents a rare opportunity to reshape the future of education, including early years education, in our country, and we want to ensure that as many voices as possible are included.
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Rescue & Emergency Care (REC 1)
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Tipperary Sports Partnership are delighted to facilitate REC 1 First Aid Course in Littleton. This course is designed to introduce a method of applying Emergency Care to those that are found suddenly unwell or injured.
This course takes place on Saturday February 28th from 9am to 5pm at Moycarkey/Borris Community Centre, Ballybeg Road, Littleton E41A0V5
Booking is through this link https://REC128022026.eventbrite.ie
For further details email info@tipperarysports.ie or call 052 616 6201 or 052 616 6380.
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HSE Midwest Drug & Alcohol Services Upcoming In-Person & Online Courses
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HSE Midwest drug & alcohol services Upcoming in-person & online courses for: February 2026 – June 2026
Courses are FREE. Online events will open 20 minutes before start time to allow people to set up and join. All courses are in-person unless otherwise stated. Open to MIDWEST area only.
- Creating Awareness Around Vaping ONLINE
- Wednesday 18th February 10:30pm – 12.00pm
- Introduction To Motivational Interviewing For Changing Addictive Behaviours, Introduction To Clinical Skills (2 day)
- Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 February 10am – 4pm (Ennis)
- Tuesday 9 & Wednesday 10 June 10am – 4pm (Limerick)
- Opioid Overdose Awareness & Naloxone Administration Module 2 Training – Limerick City
- Tuesday 3rd March 10am -12pm
- Tuesday 26th May 10am – 12pm
- Introduction to Understanding Substance Use & Dependency (2-day) Limerick City
- Tuesday 24th & Wednesday 25th March 10am – 4pm
- Creating Awareness: An Introduction to the Opioid Substitution Treatment Clinic (Midwest) – WEBINAR ONLINE
- Tuesday 21st April 10.30am – 12pm
- Navigating Support: Drug and Alcohol Services in the Midwest Region – WEBINAR ONLINE *NEW*
- Tuesday 28th April 10.30am – 12.00pm
- Putting the Pieces Together Drug Education Resource for Out of School Settings (2 FULL DAYS TRAINING)
- Tuesday 19th and Tuesday 26th May, 9.30am – 5.00pm (Limerick City)
- Substance Use in Pregnancy: Practitioner Issues (repeat of January 2025 event)
- Limerick, Wednesday 20th May 9.45am – 1.30pm
- Creating Awareness Around Cocaine WEBINAR ONLINE
- Wednesday 11th June 2026, 10.30am – 12.00pm
- SAOR Training in Screening & Brief Intervention for Alcohol and Substance Use
- Wednesday 17th June 10am – 4pm
Further details of all courses and how to book you place can be found here
Queries can be sent to Sharon Lavery | sharon.lavery1@hse.ie | 065 6865852
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The Alzheimer Society of Ireland – Nenagh Activity Club
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Join the Alzheimer Society of Ireland for Nenagh Activity Club every Wednesday from 10:30am to 12:30pm in Nenagh GAA Club, Nenagh, Tipperary, E45 HY06
To sign up or for more information, contact Jennifer Woods by email jennifer.woods@alzheimer.ie or 086 609 6039
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Climate Connected Platform
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Climate Connected is a new national platform to support local climate action across Ireland. Climate Connected brings together practical tools, community stories, and a growing knowledge base to help individuals and groups take meaningful climate action in their communities.
The platform includes:
- Inspiring success stories from across the country
- An interactive map showcasing community-led projects
- Resources and guidance to support local climate initiatives
To explore the Climate Connected platform visit www.climateconnected.ie
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Grow Mental Health Group – Templemore
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We are a community of people drawn together by our first-hand experiences of mental health challenges. Having found practical ways of helping each other recover from mental health challenges or life struggles we developed what we refer to as The Grow Program.
We meet weekly in locations all over Ireland and Online. All our group supports are free for over 18’s, no referral needed, no waiting lists and our meetings are confidential and carried out in a supportive setting.
We use our proven 12 Steps of Growth and Recovery and the Grow Program to help people help themselves to take back control over their own lives.
To learn more about Grow watch this sort video https://youtu.be/fv6VHFUaY1Y or visit www.grow.ie
Templemore Support Group meet on Mondays from 11.00 to 1 p.m. (excluding Bank Holidays) in Templemore Library and Enterprise Centre, Main Street, Templemore, Co. Tipperary E41 W7W3
For more information about the Templemore support group contact Celia on 086 1526966
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Let’s talk about workplace literacy this February
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Let’s talk about workplace literacy this February
A group of Regional Literacy Coordinators worked together to develop a resource collection in calendar style.
It is workplace literacy themed and now live on the ALL (Adult Literacy for Life) website
ALL are delighted to present a new calendar style interactive resource for workplace literacy. You can click on a new item each day to access information, resources and tips about literacy in the workplace. The calendar has information on the many ways that employers, staff and workplaces everywhere can create more literacy friendly environments. The items each day are free to view or to use.
To open the calendar, click here
A Microsoft Word version of the calendar, more suitable for assistive technology, is available at this link
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Monday 2nd- Friday 6th March 2026
This year’s theme is THINKING. BETTER. TOGETHER.
The problems of the world are many and varied. All we have is creativity and imagination, our brains and each other. How do we connect, collaborate and continue. What is the value of our senses?
In 2026, Creative Brain Week expands across Dublin in collaboration with renowned cultural spaces as we celebrate 10 years of the Global Brain Health Institute (GBHI) and 5 years of Creative Brain Week—elevating discussion, discovery, and developments where brain science and creativity converge.
Be part of Creative Brain Week 2026—online and in person at the Naughton Institute and Samuel Beckett Theatre in Trinity College Dublin, The Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM) and the Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA).
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Cabragh Wetlands Free Biodiversity Training Programme 2026
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Join Cabragh Wetlands free Biodiversity Training Programme 2026
Who is the programme for ?
Participants should be interested in nature, a desire to learn and willing to make a practical contribution, individuals or those involved in community groups, schools, workplaces or clubs are welcome. as places are limited, priority will be given to those who can share their learning and apply it in their community.
What will you learn?
By the end of the programme you will understand biodiversity, habitats and ecosystems. the threat they face and the impacts of habitat loss in South Tipperary. You will gain practical skills in assessing biodiversity and identifying threats to local habitats. You will also learn how to access funding, work with relevant agencies and develop and implement a local biodiversity project
How will you learn?
You will learn through a mix of online classes delivered via zoom, Saturday field trips and guides reading and self directed learning, The programme also includes the development and implementation of a practical biodiversity project allowing you to apply what you learn in a real world setting.
What is the time commitment?
The programme runs over 12 months with online classes of around an1 hours and 15 mins . Field trips will each take about half a day. Participants will complete a project during the programme. Breaks are schedule for school holidays and other seasonal breaks.
Will there be an assessment?
There will be no formal assessment in this programme. If you meet the minimum attendance requirement you will receive a certificate of attendance at the end of the programme.
For more information visit https://stdc.ie/biodiversity-training/ or www.cabraghwetlands.ie
Download application form https://tinyurl.com/BioLeaderApplicationForm
Closing date for application is Friday 27th February and must be returned to Cabraghwetlandsmembers@gmail.com
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Become one of Ireland’s Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Advocates
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Are you looking for an opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills in Global Citizenship Education (GCE)? Do you want to join Ireland’s network of Active Citizens and create long-lasting positive change at a local and global level by contributing to achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS)
The SDG Advocate Training offers 23 Active Citizens in the Adult and Community Education sector and Community Leadership an opportunity to become one of Ireland’s SDG Advocates. This training course encourages participants to deepen their understanding of the United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals and lead transformative sustainable change in Ireland.
To learn more and to apply visit SDG Advocate Training – Development Perspectives
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Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter
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Changing Ireland Newsletter
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Charities Regulator Newsletter
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DFI Podcast and Newsletter
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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast
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Mental Health Awareness Magazine
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Farming for Nature 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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SEAI Sustainable Energy Communities Newsletter: January edition
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National Men’s Shed Newsletter
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