Tipperary PPN
January Newsletter 2026
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We are so proud of this PPN registered group. Shoyna O’Gorman our Community mapping worker is calling to groups to chat with them. She is constantly inspired and impressed by what she sees and hears. The volunteer work that goes on within Tipperary can’t be under estimated. Well done to Capparoe Women’s Shed recently held a very successful Christmas market to raise money for the Order of Malta. On Friday 9th January Capparoe Women’s Shed presented a cheque of 7,050 euros to the Order of Malta in Buddy’s Bar, Capparoe.
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Capparoe Women’s Shed Presenatation Night
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Capparoe Women’s Shed presentation to Order of Malta
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Tipperary Festival & Events Fund 2026
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Tipperary Festivals & Events Grant Scheme 2026 is now open .
Festivals and festive events are central to the fabric of life in County Tipperary. They entertain, celebrate our communities, enhance our villages and towns, and stimulate local economic activity while serving as an expression of identity and place.
Since 2018, Tipperary County Council has supported local festivals and events through the Tipperary Festivals and Events Scheme. This arose from the identified need by the Council to have a standardisation of supports offered to festivals and events, a coordinated approach to funding and a central application and assessment process.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/arts-and-culture/arts-festivals-support
Closing Date for application is Thursday 5th February, 2026 at 12 noon.
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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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Community Heritage & Biodiversity Grant Scheme 2026
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In support of the Waterways Ireland Heritage & Biodiversity Plan 2030 , we are delighted to announce that the Community Grant Scheme 2026 is now open for applications.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is 31st January 2026. Download the Waterways Ireland Heritage & Biodiversity Grant Application Form 2026 here.
Full guidance on how to complete the form and information for successful grant applications can be downloaded here: Waterways Ireland Heritage & Biodiversity Grant Application Guidance 2026.
A fund of €20,000 has been allocated to assist community-based projects which complement or fulfil the delivery of the Waterways Ireland Heritage and Biodiversity Plan 2030 along the Barrow Navigation, Erne System, Grand Canal, Lower Bann, Royal Canal, Shannon Navigation, Shannon-Erne Waterway, and the Ulster Canal (Upper Lough Erne to Clones).
For more information and to apply visit https://www.waterwaysireland.org/about-us/heritage/community-heritage-and-biodiversity-grant-programme
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Tipperary Creative Ireland Grant Schemes 2026 Are Now Open for Applications
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The Creative Ireland programme is a culture based programme, the vision of the Creative Ireland Programme 2023 – 2027 is to mainstream culture and creativity in the life of the nation so that individually and collectively, we can realise our full creative potential thereby promoting individual, community and national wellbeing.
There are two grant schemes:
- Tipperary Creative Ireland Community Grant Scheme 2026
- This scheme can accommodate applications from community groups, festivals and not for profit organisations to support in providing participatory culture based activities and projects. Funding is between €500 – €3,500.
- Tipperary Creative Ireland Project Award 2026
- This call is open to all cultural & creative practitioners in the county; Crafts people, Historians, Archaeologists, Archivists, Folklorists, Curators, Artists, Writers, Performers, along with not for profit and community organisations. The funding for this scheme is between €3,500 – €15,000 maximum. We are open to receiving applications for projects which may extend over a year or two which may be of longer-term benefit to the community. Projects in this category should create a lasting positive legacy for the community and participants.
Guidelines and application forms for each scheme are available on the Tipperary County Council website at Creative Ireland grant schemes or visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/arts-and-culture/creative-ireland-grant-scheme
Deadline for applications is 4pm on Friday 30th January 2026
Queries can be emailed to creativeireland@tipperarycoco.ie
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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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New Women’s Aid Training!
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Women’s Aid have set up anew approach to training about domestic abuse having launched the Women’s Aid’s new Centre for Learning and Practice Development [CLPD] in November 2025 and making a new suite of training available.
There are two training programmes within the CLDP. They are a service providers programme, e.g. training for anyone with a public facing service provision role in our communities. And our employer engagement programme, which supports employers to respond safely and effectively to employees subjected to domestic abuse. Information about our new programmes and online learning platform can be accessed on www.womensaid.ie/get-training/
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This interactive and engaging talk seeks to increase peoples’ understanding of dementia.
What will be covered:
- An overview of dementia
- How the brain and memory function
- Types and subtypes of dementia
- Recognising signs and symptoms
- Effective communication and interaction strategies
The session will be facilitated by Darko Zrinic, Education Officer, DSICD, St. James Hospital on Wednesday 4th February from 7pm online to book a place email michelle@engagingdementia.ie
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Save the Date Free World Cancer Day Webinar
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The Irish Cancer Prevention Network (ICPN) will host our annual public webinar on Wednesday 4th February 2026 from 12pm-1.15pm for World Cancer Day, save the date!
The theme is Small Steps, Big Impact: Physical Activity for Cancer Risk Reduction. The webinar will feature expert speakers presenting on:
- How physical activity reduces cancer risk – what the evidence shows.
- Practical lifestyle guidance on easy ways to add movement at home, work or in the community and where to start.
- Easy ways to add movement into everyday life
Registrants can watch the webinar live or receive a link to watch back at a time convenient for them.
To register visit https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_bg4LK22oTd6CS2RgCP17Dw#/registration
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Glen of Aherlow Winter Walking Festival
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The annual Glen of Aherlow Winter Walking Festival returns to Tipperary over the weekend of January 30th 2026.
It is organised by the Glen of Aherlow Fáilte Society in association with the Galtee Walking Club and Hillwalking Radio Club.
The festival will hold seven guided walks over three days. The Base Point for all walks is Aherlow House Hotel. Buses are provided to drop off and collect from each walk. Route Maps will be available for all walks.
A festival not to be missed, book your tickets here: https://www.aherlow.com/walking-festival
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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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Clonmel Exchanges Podcast Project Callout for 2026
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Do you have a friend or family member originally from Clonmel who is living abroad? If so, The Clonmel Exchanges Podcast Project, a partnership project with Clonmel Junction Arts Festival and the Tipperary Museum of Hidden History would love to hear from you. The project is looking for nominations for former Clonmel citizens who have made new lives around the world to be interviewed as part of a new podcast project for 2026 with renowned podcaster Siobhán McHugh.
Clonmel Junction Arts Festival and the Tipperary Museum of Hidden History are asking Clonmel residents to nominate a friend or family member to be part of the project by Friday, 30th January 2026 at 5pm via a google form. Please ask your friend or family member’s permission before nominating them via: https://forms.gle/kKkSDqPCJqv9X55G6
The nominations are divided into five age categories (18-35, 36-45, 46-55, 56-65 and over 65s) to gather a broad range of stories from across the age groups.
Each selected nominee will be assigned a local writer for the podcast interview with Clonmel Junction Arts Festival and Tipperary Museum of Hidden History asking Tipperary writers to apply to be part of the project by Friday, 30th January 2026 at 5pm via a google form: https://forms.gle/MbtC8zLdWcNJrxtP6
The podcasts will be launched at the Clonmel Junction Arts Festival in July 2026, leaving a significant oral history record and legacy about the people and places of Clonmel for future generations.
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Suicide and Self-Harm Crisis Service/ Suicide Bereavement Service
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Free Counselling with fully accredited therapists
Pieta provides free, one -to- one professional counselling for people who are in suicidal crisis, those who are self-harming and people who have been bereaved by suicide. Our services are now available from Roscrea and our therapeutic approach is rooted in compassion and care.
Call 0818 111 126 to book an appointment
Opening hours: Tuesday, 9am – 2pm or Thursday, 9am – 2pm
Roscrea primary care centre, AYR hill, Roscrea, Co. Tipperary E53 P383
24/7 Crisis helpline call 1800 247 247
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National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030
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The new National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025–2030 was recently launched. The strategy marks a milestone moment as the first national disability strategy since Ireland ratified the UN Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, UN CRPD, and the first since disability policy moved to the Department of Children, Disability and Equality, DCDE.
The strategy was shaped through extensive consultation, including strong input from Disabled Persons’ Organisations, DPOs. Many of DFI’s members played an active role, bringing forward expertise, lived experience, and community concerns.
While the human rights focus of the strategy is an important step forward, its success will depend on how it is delivered. Real change will only come if every government department takes responsibility and works together to remove barriers across health, housing, education, employment, transport, social protection and more.
To read the National Human Rights Strategy for Disabled People 2025-2030 click here
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Something to Fight for Narrative Research and Guidance
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This research explores what actually helps people move away from fear and division in everyday conversations about migration, gender, and community pressure. Through rigorous message testing, we examined how people respond when inclusive, values led messages are placed alongside far right and fear based narratives.
We found that people respond best when conversations start with the realities of everyday life, housing, health care, bills, and the cost of living, and when blame is placed where it belongs, on political choices, poor planning, and profit driven systems. Strong, confident messages helped people see more clearly who benefits from the crisis, while softer, community focused messages helped keep people open, particularly on migration.
The findings are translated into practical tools, including one to one conversation examples, group work exercises, and guidance for local and social media. The aim is to support communities to have calmer, more confident conversations that reduce fear, resist scapegoating, and build solidarity.
To read more visit https://d15k2d11r6t6rl.cloudfront.net/pub/bfra/9e6serb5/mji/2ds/xls/Something-To-Fight-For-Booklets.pdf
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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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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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National Guidance on Good Communication in Health and Social Care Document
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HIQA launches National Guidance on Good Communication in Health and Social Care: Using Plain Language. This is an update of our 2015 guidance for service providers on communicating in plain English with adults and children. The updated guidance helps people working in health and social care services to communicate clearly with adults, children and young people, to support high-quality, safe, person-centred care in health and social care services.
This updated guidance includes new material on numeracy, health literacy, digital literacy, and on supporting people who do not speak English as their first language. It also highlights a wide range of resources on good communication, from free online courses on literacy awareness to health literacy toolkits.
To read an online copy of National Guidance on Good Communication in Health and Social Care: Using Plain Language click here
If you would like more information or to request a printed copy, please contact standards@hiqa.ie or 085 801 3305.
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Adult Literacy for Life Newsletter: Issue 5
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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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DFI Podcast and Newsletter
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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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Tipperary Together Newsletter
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Please click here to see the latest newsletter. If you or your community group would like to provide content to the next issue of this newsletter or add your organisation as a group that receives newsletter please email: tipperarytogether@tipperarycoco.ie
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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast
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