Tipperary PPN
September Newsletter 2025
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Discovering New Ways of Adapting to a Simply Sustainable Way of Life!
A Trip to the Rediscovery Centre
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A small and friendly group of PPN Environmental Pillar members and community Climate Coaches went to Ballymun in Dublin on Saturday 13th September to have a tour of the four social enterprises within the Rediscovery Centre. (The Rediscovery Centre)
- Rediscover Furniture – where old furniture finds a fresh start through repair, restoration and upcycling.
- Rediscover Paint – where unwanted paint is collected from recycling centres and reuses it to create new colours.
- Rediscover Fashion – where new life is breathed into old textiles: repairing, restoring, redesigning and upcycling.
- Rediscover Cycling – where old bikes begin a new journey.
There is also an eco-shop there, offering a wide range of high-quality eco-friendly products that are not only good for the environment, but good for ourselves and our homes.
Along with our lunch in the Boiler House café, we had an inspiring and fun visit with lots of learning and connections made. By the way, the Boiler House Café prioritises sustainability, reuse and the minimisation of waste. Takeaway coffee is only available in reusable cups there, and single-use plastic is banned….now there’s a thought.
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Sited on Dublin City Council land, the Muck & Magic community garden was having an Open Day, just across from the Rediscovery Centre. The group headed over to the event and found that it is a small and beautiful oasis in the heart of the Ballymun community. The garden was started in 2011, when a local group, created a network of raised beds for growing vegetables and it is so much more now.
It was a great example of what we can do with a patch of land anywhere!
Muck and Magic Community Garden – Dublin Community Growers
Now we are looking at where else we can network and learn ways to adapt to the changing climate and the challenges it brings to communities.
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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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Artist in the Community Scheme
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The Artist in the Community Scheme is managed by Create, the national development agency for collaborative arts, on behalf of the Arts Council.
Opportunities available under this award include:
- A Research and Development Award (without mentoring)
- A Research and Development Award (with mentoring)
- A Recent Graduate Research and Development Award (with mentoring)
- A Project Realisation Award
Closing date for application Monday 29th September at 5pm
For more information and to apply visit https://artscouncil.ie/funding-opportunities/artist-in-the-community-scheme-round-2/
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Community Foundation Ireland’s Biodiversity Fund is open for applications. With the support of the Department of Housing, Local Government, and Heritage, this fund has been devised to enhance biodiversity in communities throughout the country by combining the expertise of qualified ecologists with the skills, experience, and enthusiasm of local community groups.
There are two strands to this year’s grant round and Community Foundation Ireland are inviting; community groups to apply for a grant to engage an ecologist and develop a Community Biodiversity Action Plan (CBAP) for their local area and any organisation who has a CBAP to apply for funding to implement recommendations contained in it.
Closing date for application is Friday 17th October at 4pm.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.communityfoundation.ie/grants/biodiversity-fund-2025/
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CDCEE – Circular Economy Innovation Grants Scheme
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The Circular Economy Innovation Grants Scheme 2025, a collaboration between Community Foundation Ireland and the Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment, is now open for applications.
The Fund aims to support regional and national projects developing or showcasing models of best practice focused on waste prevention in the areas of plastic, construction and demolition, food, as well as resources and raw materials. These models of best practice can either involve developing innovative solutions to waste prevention by incorporating features of the circular economy or scaling up an existing solution that has been successfully implemented for at least 12 months.
Grants between €40,000 to €50,000 will be available for non-profit organisations, social enterprises and small businesses working in the area of circular economy or aiming to make their existing work more circular.
Closing date for application is Wednesday 8th October.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.communityfoundation.ie/grants/dcee-circular-economy-innovation-grants-scheme/
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Children’s Active Play Fund
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What is the Children’s Active Play Fund? The Children’s Active Play Fund is a three year fund aimed at supporting children and young people across Ireland get active, stay healthy, and have fun.
This €1.5 million fund is created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with the Sunflower Charitable Foundation and the Department of Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht via the Dormant Accounts Fund.
The fund is open to charitable organisations delivering innovative projects that encourage movement, activity and social connections, making it easier and more enjoyable for young people to lead active lives.
Closing date for application is Friday, 10th October 2025 at 1 pm
For more information and to apply visit https://rethinkireland.ie/current_fund/childrens-active-play-fund/
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Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2026
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The Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2026 is now open for applications, including a dedicated funding stream for historic thatched buildings. BHIS supports owners and custodians of historic buildings to maintain and conserve the important structures which form an essential part of Ireland’s cultural landscape.
The funding is administered through the Local Authorities. Grants of between €2,500 and €50,000 are available for works to buildings which are protected under the Planning and Development Acts, and to vernacular buildings or historic shopfronts lacking in statutory protection but which remain essential to our architectural heritage. Owners of thatched buildings can also apply for dedicated funding for their heritage structures under the separate thatched buildings stream, though only one grant may be awarded per applicant.
Closing date for application is Friday 26th September 2025 at 4 pm
For more information and to apply visit https://grantsandfunding.ie/built-heritage-investment-scheme-bhis-2026-open-for-applications/
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Experience of Inclusion and Racism in Tipperary Survey
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Have your say on Old Bridge Pedestrianisation – Killaloe, Ballina
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Affordable Housing Survey
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Tipperary County Council, in accordance with “Housing for All”, is actively working on developing affordable housing over the coming years. The purpose of an affordable housing scheme is to provide houses at a reduced price for eligible applicants. The Council wishes to establish the level of interest in County Tipperary for affordable dwellings.
The information will be used to inform the Council on the level of demand and locations for affordable houses and the house prices that people can afford. This will aid in designing a scheme with the right type of homes, at the locations and price points that suit peoples needs. Availability of any affordable housing schemes progressed by the Council in the future will be advertised separately, and there will be a formal application process when these schemes are ready for occupation.
For more information and to complete the survey visit Affordable Housing Survey | Tipperary County Council
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Nature Restoration Law – Community Conversations
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Following the IEN (Irish Environmental Network) webinar on the Nature Restoration Law, we are getting in touch with details of the Community Conversations taking place.
These gatherings are a chance for people to share their hopes, their concerns, and any ideas they would like included, so that communities are represented. They are not specific to each county, so please attend any that you like. Please share with your community and local groups.
Help shape Ireland’s Nature Restoration Plan. This is more than consultation. It’s an opportunity to ensure policies reflect the realities of communities, while deepening our collective connection to the natural world.
Thursday 25th September from 6.30pm to 8.30pm in Brú na Dromada, Iveragh, Co. Kerry
Thursday 2nd October from 7pm to 9pm in Foresters Community Hall, Killybegs, Co. Donegal
Sunday 5th October from 2pm to 4pm in Askeaton Community Centre, Co. Limerick
Saturday 11th October from 5.30pm to 7.30pm in Omeath Dolmen Centre, Carlingford, Co. Louth
Saturday 18th October from 4pm to 6pm in St Aidan’s GAA Hall, Ballyforan, Co. Roscommon
Tuesday 28th October from 6pm to 8pm in Parkview Hotel, Newtownmountkennedy, Co. Wicklow
Thursday 30th October from 6pm to 8pm in The Spark Coop at Dalymount Park, Phibsboro, Co. Dublin
Full details available at www.restorenature.ie/get-involved
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Consultation on the development of Ireland’s Social Climate Plan
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The aim of this consultation is to gather stakeholder feedback to support the development of Ireland’s Social Climate Plan.
The Social Climate Fund is the first EU fund developed with the explicit purpose of alleviating potential energy and transport poverty occurring from the transition towards clean mobility and a decarbonised built environment.
The Department of Climate, Energy and the Environment (DCEE) is currently developing a national Social Climate Plan which will set out measures to be co-financed from the EU Social Climate Fund over the period 2026 to 2032.
For more information and to complete the survey visit https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-climate-energy-and-the-environment/consultations/consultation-on-the-development-of-irelands-social-climate-plan/
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Introduction to Politics in Ireland
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Introduction to Politics in Ireland on Tuesday, September 30th from 1pm to 2pm online workshop.
Have you ever wondered about exactly how politics is organised in Ireland? Who gets to vote in which elections? What power does the President have? What does Seanad Éireann do? How is governing the country split between national and local government? And how does the voting system work? And all that is before we even start to talk about our voting system!
Whether you have lived here all your life, have recently moved to Ireland, thinking about a career in politics, or just interested in learning how things work – this free, online Introduction to Politics course is for you.
To register visit https://academy.seeherelected.ie/session/introduction-to-politics-in-ireland-9787484621#/home
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Balancing Stress – Practical Skills to Cope With Stress
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The HSE has developed a free, easy-to-access online programme called ‘Balancing Stress’ to support people across Ireland in managing everyday mental difficulties such as stress, anxiety, low mood and worry.
The Balancing Stress programme offers six online video sessions (each around 35 minutes) covering key topics including managing stress, worry, anxiety, low mood, and relationship stress. This online programme offers people evidence-based tools to manage stress effectively and enhance their mental wellbeing.
The programme is delivered by Dr Niamh Clarke, HSE Principal Psychologist, and features expert interviews with Professor Alan Carr, UCD School of Clinical Psychology.
You can watch the videos at your own pace, on your own time, using a phone, tablet or laptop. To take part visit www.hse.ie/balancingstress
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Free Webinars for Parents
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Tipperary parents hub is hosting a series of webinars in the upcoming months covering a range of popular topics for parents. Join experts in the field on the following dates
- Thursday 25th September from 7pm -8:30pm- Understanding& Supporting Executive Functioning Skills for Children with Dr. Aine O’Dea
- Wednesday 22nd October from 7pm – 8:30pm – Childhood anxiety and school avoidance with Dr. Coleman Noctor
- Wednesday 19th November from 7pm – 8:30pm – Impact of Technology on Child Mental Health with Dr. Coleman Noctor
- Wednesday 10th December from 7pm – 8:30pm – Psychological Happiness with Patricia Allen-Garrett
- Wednesday 14th January from 7pm – 8:30pm – Emotional Happiness with Patricia Allen-Garrett
For more information visit https://tipperaryparenthub.ie/events/
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The countdown to Make Way Day 2025 is on. And we need you to help raise awareness and make a difference.
Friday, 26 September is the day we shine a spotlight on the barriers people with disabilities face in getting around our communities. Whether it’s an illegally parked car, a cluttered footpath, or any other obstacle, we’re saying “Hey, this blocks my way!”
Make Way Day isn’t just about raising awareness, it’s about inspiring action. Every one of us can play a role in making our towns and cities more accessible. It’s about creating real, positive change, one small step at a time.
Get Involved
- Join the conversation: Share your photos on social media with the hashtag #MakeWayDay25.
- Contact your local Councillors asking them to support Make Way Day 2025
- Contact others who might be interested in getting involved and support Make Way Day.
- Order promotional materials: Stickers, posters, and more are available to support your efforts. Order you materials by contacting us at info@disability-federation.ie
For more information visit www.makewayday.com
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Annual Green Ribbon Campaign
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Annual Green Ribbon Campaign which is in its 16th year this September. The campaign is delivered by our Partner Shine. Shine aims to empower people with mental health difficulties and their families through support, information and education. The organisation advocates for social change by promoting stigma reduction and social inclusion in its work towards a more compassionate Ireland.
The Green Ribbon Campaign is a pivotal opportunity for Shine to lead the way on stigma reduction around mental illness in Ireland. The Green Ribbon acts as a symbol of solidarity, encouraging us all to engage in open conversations and break down the barriers surrounding mental illness. Hundreds of thousands of ribbons are distributed nationwide free of charge as part of the campaign and hundreds of different events and activities are organised in September in workplaces and in the community. The aim of the campaign is to raise awareness by getting as many people as possible talking about mental health and helping to end mental health stigma. You don’t need to be an expert to start talking about mental health or have all the answers. Sometimes the most helpful thing you can do is to let someone know you are there for them and simply listen.
You can support the campaign by wearing the Green Ribbon, by hosting an event or by sharing the campaign on your social media platforms. You can download a supporter’s pack via the link below that contains all of the resources that you might need including campaign logos, posters and graphics
For more information visit https://www.shine.ie/green-ribbon-supporters-pack
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Every Move Counts – Let’s all play our part
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The physical and mental health benefits of regular physical activity are immense. Yet across Ireland most people are not active enough to experience these benefits.
Only 1 in 4 primary school children and 1 in 8 teenagers are active enough to meet Every Move Counts: national physical activity and sedentary behaviour guidelines. For adults it’s 4 in 10. Join us on 2-3pm on Wednesday 24th September to hear about
- The forthcoming National Physical Activity Framework and Action Plan 2024-2028
- How everyone working in healthcare can help promote physical activity and make Every Move Count
To register visit https://hsehealthandwellbeingnews.com/upcoming-health-and-wellbeing-webinars/
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Get ready for Tír Na nÓg! – 3-Day Clonmel Youth Festival
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Building on the success of a 1 day youth festival last year, the Tír na nÓg Youth Festival has expanded into a 3-day event this year from Thursday September 25th until Saturday September 27th. The festival aim is to provide free craft activities for young people to unleash your creativity and feed positive wellbeing. It is run by youth for youth and is for young people of all ages but especially those aged 14 to 24 years old. Here are some of the highlights to watch out for:
Thursday September 25th 11am till 4pm, will be a fun and crafty day at the TUS Clonmel campus (E91 D896)
As this is our 2nd year of running the festival and you can expect the return of some of our favourite activities from last year including the petting farm and a nerf war. Try something new – whether it is lino printing, sticker making or badge making. Join in our street games or take time to breathe in the mindfulness session. Come check out our animation film screening which is on all day. Free candy floss and popcorn (of course!). And while you are at the campus, feel free to stop by and see the progress of our new outdoor mural developed under the supervision from visual artist Maurice Caplice. A brand new initiative this year is our Storyslam event from 2pm till 4pm where young people in recovery will perform a 4 to 7 minute story to share their experience – written straight from their heart to yours!
Friday September 26th at 1pm, is the launch of our visual art and mixed media exhibition in the Main Guard Clonmel (E91 P7Y8). Entitled Scrying: Water as the wellspring of creativity, this work is the result of an international project between Durham College in Canada and the Technological University of the Shannon Clonmel Campus. The art is inspired by Oshawa Creek and our very own St Patricks Well in Clonmel. The exhibition will run from Wed Sept 24th until Saturday Sept 27th).
Saturday September 27th 11am till 4pm, is a day of free creativity and crafts at Kickham Plaza Clonmel. TUS students are working with and supporting the brilliant work of Clonmel Applefest by hosting a variety of activities including drawing skills, badge making, collage, bracelet making and more!
These events would not be possible without the support of the Slaintecare Healthy Communities programme via Tipperary County Council. For more information on any of these events, please contact Marie at mariea.walsh@tus.ie
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Mental Health Awareness Magazine
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Farming for Nature Newsletter
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HSE Health and Wellbeing Annual Report 2024
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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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National Men’s Shed Newsletter
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Tipperary Together Newsletter
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