Tipperary PPN June Newsletter 2025
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An Introduction to Local Government for Women in Tipperary
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“We are the future so we should be here knowing the things that we can do to be involved in a greater future.” So said Vivien Lakatosova, of Tipperary Comhairle na nOg and the Tipperary Roma Health Project, who was among a group of women who attended a workshop, as part of a new Tipperary Public Participation Network (PPN) called ‘An Introduction to Local Government for Women in Tipperary’.
The event was hosted by Tipperary PPN and See Her Elected (SHE) at Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre on Thursday May 29th. The daylong event, supported by Tipperary Women’s Caucus, as part of the increased participation of women and diversity project, was delivered by Programme Manager of SHE, Michelle Maher and Tipperary PPN Coordinator, Ruth Smith.
Participants learned about the structures of national and local government and were given an overview of Tipperary County Council, which currently has 12 female councillors, out of 40, who make up the Women’s Caucus. There was also a mock election, during which people were given hands on experience of Ireland’s proportional representation with a single transferrable vote (PR-STV).
See Her Elected Programme Manager Michelle Maher said: “It was wonderful to be in a room full of women who are very active in their local communities and who have an interest in local politics.
Tipperary PPN Coordinator, Ruth Smith Tipperary PPN said: “Tipperary PPN is delighted to roll out such a relevant and timely project, offering women and diverse groups knowledge that empowers them to play more of a part within their community and local decision-making”
The group also heard from Tipperary County councillor, Peggy Ryan (Thurles), a member of the Women’s Caucus.
For further information about this 12-month project to increase women’s and diverse groups participation in local decision-making, please contact Ruth Smith, Tipperary PPN Coordinator, at coordinator@ppntipperary.ie or 087 4567111
For more about See Her Elected see www.seeherelected.ie.
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Tipperary PPN & SHE Event Group Photo for media distribution May 2025
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Funding & Grant Opportunities
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SE Systems Community Fund 2025
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The SE Systems Community Fund helps non-profits, charities, and voluntary organisations secure funding for projects that improve energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
Launched in 2022, the fund is designed to drive long-term community benefits by providing financial support, technical resources, and expert guidance. Through commercial contributions, the fund enables SE Systems to deliver impactful, energy-saving projects that lower costs, shrink carbon footprints, and build more resilient infrastructure for the future for community organisations across Ireland. €500,000 available for sustainable energy upgrades in community buildings across Ireland.
Closing date for application is Friday 18th July 2025
For more information and to apply visit https://sesystems.ie/communityfund/community-fund-summer-call/
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Heritage Week Grant Scheme 2025
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Tipperary’s Heritage Week Grant scheme 2025 is now open for applications. This scheme supports groups and organisations within the county who hope to put on events during National Heritage Week.
This grant scheme is open to individuals/community groups and not for profit organisations, heritage and biodiversity groups, venues and societies. All groups in receipt of funding from Tipperary County Council must be members of Tipperary PPN.
Closing date for applications is Friday 20th June 2025.
National Heritage Week will take place from 16th to 24th August 2025. The Heritage Council invites all to get involved under the theme of “Exploring our Foundations”.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/heritage-and-conservation/county-heritage-grant/national-heritage-week-2025
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Culture Night is an annual all-island public event that celebrates culture, creativity and the arts. Different organisations present hundreds of FREE events, tours, talks and performances for you, your family and friends to enjoy.
This year, Culture Night will be celebrated on Friday 19 September 2025. It will take place from 4pm till late.
Building on the great success of previous years, County Tipperary will again celebrate Culture Night in 2025. Coordinated by Tipperary County Council, we are now inviting arts and culture organisations, creative practitioners, artists, performers, community groups and schools to hold an event.
Closing date for application Thursday 19th June 2025 at 12noon
For more information and to apply visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/arts-and-culture/culture-night-programme
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United Nations International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
Each year the Department provides funding for small public awareness initiatives to promote awareness of the UN International Day for the Eradication of Poverty and support the work of the Irish 17 October Committee in networking with the groups responsible for the various commemorative initiatives and projects nationwide. This funding is open to anti-poverty organisations and groups working with people experiencing poverty at national or local level.
Applications are now open for funding for UN Day 2025 projects. The closing date is Friday 25th July 2025.
Please see the UN Day Funding Brochure for full details of the broad range of possible events that will be covered by this initiative.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-social-protection/organisation-information/social-inclusion-division/#united-nations-international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty or email the Social Inclusion Division at social.inclusion@welfare.ie.
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Destination Development Programming Support 2025
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The Destination Development Programming Support 2025 is now open for Ireland based tour operators to apply for.
The Business Development Team in Fáilte Ireland strives to support travel trade in Ireland to sustainably grow their revenue in support of our corporate priorities, of regional distribution of Ireland’s tourism business and season extension of that business. This includes supporting new programming for business across our four programme brand areas (Wild Atlantic Way, Dublin, Ireland’s Ancient East, Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands), and extending the tourism season.
The Destination Development Programming Support is focused on:
- The creation of new programmes for Ireland
- Support establishing Ireland as a leading sustainable tourism destination
- Supporting the tourism industry in achieving government targets for carbon emissions and energy efficiency by 2030
- Driving regional distribution of business, supporting a sustainable visitor economy that drives revenue into local areas across our four programme brands
- Driving season extension of business across our four programme brands
To express your interest please contact: Businessdevelopment@failteireland.ie
Closing date for all applications is Thursday 30th October 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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This survey has been put together by the Romanian Community of Ireland (RCI) a not-for-profit organisation which, for more than 27 years, supports the integration, cohesion and the promotion of Romanian identity of the diaspora living in the Republic or Ireland.
The number of Romanians in Ireland has grown significantly over the last decade. In order for RCI to best respond to the current reality, it is important to fully understand the interests, challenges and real needs that the Romanian community is currently experiencing. The data
and feedback captured through the survey will shape the RCI’s strategic direction for the next five years, the projects it undertakes and the supports that will be offered.
The survey is anonymous and explores the following 8 thematic areas: Socio-Demographic profile of respondents, The reasons for emigrating to Ireland, Needs identified, Priorities for the future, The connection to Romanian identity, Access to information and communication, Civic and community involvement and Attitudes towards the community.
To fill in the survey please click HERE
The closing date for responses is the Sunday 22nd of June 2025. For any questions or queries about the survey, please contact info@romaniancommunity.net
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NTF Carmichael Webinar: Excel and AI – how can AI help with formulas and more?
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As part of the National Training Fund (NTF) 2025 Programme, Carmichael is hosting a free NTF webinar on “Excel and AI – how can AI help with formulas and more?” with Anne Walsh.
This 50 minute webinar will include:
- How to use an AI tool (Co-Pilot/Chat GPT) to summarize the results of a set of questionnaires with actionable points
- Use it to explain an existing Excel formula to you.
- Use it to help you with creating Excel formulas/formatting
On Friday 20th June 2025, 1.05pm – 1.55pm (Online)
To register visit https://www.carmichaelireland.ie/ntf-webinar-excel-and-ai/
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Disability Equality Training (DET) workshop
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Join us on Tuesday, 8th of July from 11am to 4pm at the beautiful Friars Court, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary (E45 KN59) for a powerful and engaging Disability Equality Training (DET) workshop, delivered by the brilliant Peter Kearns.
This is a great opportunity to explore the social model of disability, challenge assumptions, and build collective solidarity in a welcoming space.
To register, contact VOICE Project Community Development Worker Nicola at 087 718237 or email nicolameacle@ilmi.ie.
Come for the learning, stay for the like-minded people —we can’t wait to see you there!
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Free Adult wellness workshop for mental health.
Cognitive behavioural therapy is a form of Psychotherapy that aims to reduce symptoms of various mental health conditions, primary depression P.T.S.D. and anxiety disorders.
CBT Workshop, Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) with CBT therapist Ronnie Corbett. Thursday 26th June from 1:30pm – 2:30pm in Mental health Involvement Centre South Tipperary Place 4 U complex 25 Gladstone Street, Clonmel, E91 HK51
Spaces are limited book your place. For information on workshop call or text Roisin 086 799 6658
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Sustainability Awareness course
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2-hour Sustainability Awareness course, delivered through a collaboration between SOLAS (An tSeirbhís Oideachais Leanúnaigh agus Scileanna), Kildare and Wicklow ETB Training Services, and Fifty Shades Greener, is now open for registration — completely free of charge to learners or your organisation.
Key Details:
- Fully funded – no cost to your organisation!
- Fully online – accessible on your phone, tablet, laptop, or PC.
- Just 2 hours to complete, with flexible 10-minute modules.
- Covers essential topics: climate change, energy conservation, waste, biodiversity, circular economy, diversity & inclusion, and more!
- Available in 4 languages: Ukrainian, Polish, Irish, and English – inclusivity at its best!
The aim of this course is to promote awareness and embrace sustainable practices while encouraging diversity and accessibility.
Anyone that is interested can learn more and sign up here: https://www.greenskillskwetb.ie/solas-sustainability-for-beginners
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Literacy Awareness Matters
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Did you know that 1 in 5 adults in Ireland find reading and understanding information difficult? This is about 700,000 people. Take a free short online course to help you respond sensitively to unmet literacy needs. The course is for people who deal with the public. The course takes about 45 minutes.
Topics covers in course:
- Literacy in life
- Literacy friendly approaches
- Tips and tools to remove barriers
Visit www.adultliteracyforlife.ie/aware for more details
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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 June
- 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
- 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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Know Your Rights Guide – Translations for Children in the International Protection System
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Know Your Rights Guide, originally published in 2019, is now being translated into seven additional languages to better support children and young people in Ireland in the International Protection System.
With the support of Children and Young People’s Services Committees (CYPSC) through the 2024 CYPSC International Protection Fund, the plain-language guide for children and young people on their legal rights and entitlements in Ireland is now available in Arabic, Albanian, French, Georgian, Somali, Urdu, Ukrainian, Russian, Pashto and English. The guide answers questions children and young people may have about protecting their rights and where they can find more information, help or support.
Click English, Albanian, French, Somali, Pashto, Georgian, Urdu, Arabic, Ukrainian and Russian to read the Know Your Rights document in that language.
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National Social Enterprise Awards 2025 are now open for applications
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Local Development Companies Network, alongside our partners The Wheel, Social Enterprise Republic of Ireland and Irish Social Enterprise Network, are proud to be delivering the National Social Enterprise Awards 2025. The Awards will showcase the impact of Ireland’s social enterprise community, and celebrate the people and organisations that make it all happen.
Applications will only be accepted via the online application portal, which will remain open until 11.59pm on Friday 27th June 2025, after which applications will close.
Please note: the online application form does not allow you to save your application in draft form and return to it later. To prevent data loss, you are advised to populate the information in this offline template first, before copying it into the online application form when you are ready to submit.
For more information visit National Social Enterprise Awards 2025 – Call for Applications. Any questions about the initiative should be directed to philip.odonnell@ldcn.ie
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Exciting developments through the Tipperary Adult Literacy Coalition
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Tipperary’s Regional Adult Literacy Coalition recently signed off on our Action Plan for 2025. Building on the achievements of 2024, our plan is the result of collaboration through a workshop, one-to-one consultations and Coalition meetings. At the April meeting, we reviewed, discussed, and finalised our agreed actions. These actions are ambitious, we are committed to them, and we believe the outcomes will be significant in supporting individuals and communities with unmet literacy needs in Tipperary.
A big thank you to all Coalition members for their commitment and insight in shaping this plan. Your dedication is paving the way for meaningful change in adult literacy across Tipperary. These are the highlights for focus during 2025. Be on the lookout for our eLearning courses. For a quick peak at them, go to Adult Literacy for Life National Framework Strategy with can be read by visiting this link
https://www.adultliteracyforlife.ie/aware/
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Cultural Companions Tipperary is launching in Clonmel
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Cultural Companions is an Age and Opportunity initiative that supports adults in getting out more, visiting new places, making new social connections and attending events through a shared interest in arts & culture. Events include Concerts, Films, Theatre, Plays, Musicals, Historical Talks and Exhibitions. Tipperary Cultural Companions registration form
If you would like the registration form posted out to you, please email agefriendly@tipperarycoco.ie or call us on 052 6165318
- All members receive a calendar of events every two months
- Members select an event that they would like to attend, independently book and pay for the event
- The members meet up at an allocated time prior to each event and attend together
- A meet and greet person will be there at each event to welcome members
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Roisin Markham Irish Doughnut Economics Network Seminar
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Fethard And District Day Care Centre Clg Presents Roisin Markham Irish Doughnut Economics Network Workshop/Seminar on Friday 26th September in the Convent Chapel, Fethard from 10:00am to 2:00pm.
The interactive workshop is strictly confined to 50 participants (10:00am – 11:30am).
A further 30 people can be accommodated at the Seminar (12:00pm – 2:00pm).
Tea/Coffee and light lunch will be provided on the day.
This seminar will be chaired by Playwright, Actress, Author and inspirational speaker, Nuala McKeever, who will be performing her one woman show on Thursday 25th and Friday 26th in Abymill, Fethard.
Roisin Markham is a strategic designer, systems thinker, technologist and innovative business leader. Described by others as an inspiring cultural thinker. She lives with questions. She works on closing the gap between policy, and strategy to operationalise the deep design of business for a post growth societal transformation. Her creative work is in new social imaginaries, alivelihoods and deep time. Founder and network steward of the Irish Doughnut Economics Network (IDEN). Cofounder BDT Consultancy Ltd where she is the Director of Innovative Services.
Please text your name & contact number to 087 6174853 to book your place on workshop/seminar/or both.
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Kids Summer Camp of Kayaking on the River Suir
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Kids Summer Camp of Kayaking on the River Suir Get ready for a week of adventure, outdoor activities, and making new friends. This allows you ample time to get to grips with this amazing sport and enjoy the stunning surroundings of the River Suir.
All equipment is supplied all you need to do is turn up and have a good time. Participants will learn the fundamental movements of kayaking and journeying along the River Suir. Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to create lasting memories this summer!
Spaces are limited and are allocated on a first come first served basis. These Camps are for children between 10 and18 years of age. Starting Point is the Workman’s Boat Club, 19 Irishtown, Clonmel E91C5D6. Fee: €80(plus Booking Fee) per participant.
- 14th – 18th July (Monday to Friday)
- Afternoon Session 1.30pm – 4.30pm
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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 https://www.tipperarysports.ie/content/kayaking-summer-camps-clonmel
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Free Summer Art Camp in Nenagh
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Do you know a young person (age 8–12) living with a lifelong physical health condition (like diabetes, epilepsy, spina bifida, heart conditions, juvenile arthritis, rare conditions, and more) who loves being creative and meeting new friends? Helium Arts is running a FREE Summer Art Camp in Nenagh – and we’d love your help to share this opportunity!
21st –24th July in Tyone Community Centre, Nenagh, E45 K309
For more information and to register visit Nenagh Summer Camp – Helium Arts
Led by professional artists, with volunteers and medical support onsite, these fun and supportive camps offer kids a chance to have fun, explore their creativity and connect with others who share similar experiences. Let’s help more young people start their summer with creativity, connection, and joy. Spaces are limited – don’t miss out!
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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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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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Community Integration Forum Update, June 2025
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In introducing this latest newsletter, we would like to express our gratitude to those local authorities who have facilitated our attendance at various forums in recent weeks. It has been a great opportunity to experience the collaboration and positive initiatives happening around the country and we look forward to meeting more teams in the coming weeks.
To read more visit June 2025 CIF 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 ETB FET Health and Wellbeing flipbook
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