Tipperary PPN March Newsletter 2025
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We had a great Spring Plenary!
Recently, we had our Spring Plenary in Loughmore Community Parish Hall, near Thurles.
Based in Loughmore is the now famous the Cottage Tearooms, which is a social enterprise, and is enterprising in so many ways. Refreshments for our Plenary was straight from the Cottage, so food was local and fresh on the night for the full house of groups who attended.
Mary Fogarty from the Cottage Tea Rooms updated us by showing the just-released video of the history of the Loughmore community and its innovative people.
There is always a little PPN business to do on the night so all attending community groups voted on the work for 2025 that the Tipperary PPN strives to do for all its members.
We had discussions on possible solutions to the harsh experiences suffered by electricity outages and water shortages due to the recent extreme weather events. There were great suggestions to help communities to adapt to the challenges of the changing weather systems happening here in Ireland and we are organizing a national event soon for similar conversations, to include PPN members, from all over Ireland.
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Pictures from our Spring plenary in Loughmore Community Parish Hall
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Please contact Ruth on 087 4567111 or email coordinator@ppntipperary.ie for more information about the Tipperary PPN or any of the above.
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Funding & Grant Opportunities
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Connected Communities Fund
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The Connected Communities Fund is a three-year fund that aims to build inclusive and resilient communities and strengthen social cohesion across Ireland. This €1.5 million fund is created by Rethink Ireland in partnership with Mason Hayes & Curran LLP and the Department of Rural and Community Development via the Dormant Accounts Fund.
The new fund is open to organisations dedicated to scaling innovations that strengthen civil society, build community cohesion and empower communities to develop solutions that work for all. The fund aims to promote equity and inclusion, encourage media literacy and community awareness initiatives, and empower communities to develop meaningful connections across diverse groups.
The fund will offer a package of cash grants and non-financial supports to a maximum value of €220,800 each for up to five projects, to help them expand and increase their social impact.
Closing date for application is Tuesday 11th April at 1pm
For more information visit and to apply Connected Communities Fund 2025-2028 – Rethink Ireland
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Catalyst Residency with Create & Fire Station Artists’ Studios 2025
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Catalyst Residency, offered in partnership between Create and Fire Station Artists’ Studios (FSAS), offers a socially engaged artist from an under-represented ethnic background a one-month residency in Dublin 1 during June 2025.
The residency is intended as an artist-led incubation period which allows them to develop their practice and their networks with targeted support from the residency partners.
The closing date for applications is the Friday 7th April 2025
For more information and to apply visit https://www.create-ireland.ie/projectsubpage/aic-residencies/catalyst-residency-with-create-fire-station-artists-studios-2025/
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Street Feast 2025 in your Community – just launched!
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Ireland’s favourite community celebration, Street Feast, is back for its 15th year, and this milestone event is set to be bigger and better than ever.
Taking place on Saturday 24th May and Sunday 25th May 2025, Street Feast invites neighbours across the country to come together for a shared meal, a chat, and a chance to turn strangers into friends.
To receive your free event pack visit https://streetfeast.ie/
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Coaching and Development Fund 2025
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The Coaching Fund aims to support and develop quality coaching in Tipperary and to encourage all coaches / volunteers to undertake appropriate education and training through their relevant National Governing Bodies.
The Development Fund aims to encourage the set-up of new clubs and assist existing clubs to increase participation.
Projects should focus on attracting new members/participants from target groups as identified in TSP Strategic Plan such as disadvantaged areas, older adults, young people, people with disabilities, women and girls, unemployed and ethnic minorities.
Applicants can apply under either the Development or Coaching Section or both up to the maximum amount. The maximum that can be applied for by any applicant under this scheme is €1,000.
Closing Date for Completed Application Forms is Thursday 15th May, 2025 at 4.00pm
Further information and to apply visit www.tipperarysports.ie or call 052 616 6201 | E-mail: info@tipperarysports.ie
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Bruckana Wind Farm – Community Gains Scheme 2025 is now open for applications
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The overall aim of the Fund is to increase public and environmental wellbeing in the community and support projects that will improve the area and quality of life for residents. Applications will be marked according to how well they demonstrate alignment with the Priority Themes of the Fund which are: Biodiversity, Environmental Sustainability, Recreation, Social Solidarity, Culture and Heritage, Tourism and Education.
The application portal will close on Monday 31st March at 5.00pm and you will no longer be able to access the application. Once your application is submitted it cannot be amended. Late applications will not be accepted.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.bruckanawindfarm.ie/
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Community Climate Action Fund Webinar Invitation
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Tipperary PPN are hosting a Community Climate Action Programme information webinar for Tipperary County Council. The Community Climate Action Programme, financed by the Department of Environment, Climate & Communications and administered by Tipperary County Council, will showcase approved projects. This will be a good opportunity for community groups to get ideas for potential projects that they can apply for under the 2nd call of the fund, which we envisage this to be, Summer 2025.
Community Climate Action Fund – Workshop on Wednesday 10th April 2025 from 7:00 PM via Zoom (link to join https://tipperarycoco.zoom.us/j/87511465126 | Meeting ID: 875 1146 5126)
All community groups that wish to apply to the fund when announced (Summer 2025) must be registered with the PPN – Tipperary. Notification of the fund will go out through the PPN and on Tipperary County Council social media platforms and council website.
For full details on the Community Climate Action Programme previously advertised (not currently accepting applications until 2nd Call, to be announced Summer 2025) visit https://www.tipperarycoco.ie/climateaction/community-climate-action-fund
or contact me directly.
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New 3-year multiannual Strategic Tourism Festival Investment Scheme running from 2026 to 2028
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Fáilte Ireland has a long history of supporting tourism-led festivals. Our funding schemes have always aimed to highlight the unique aspects of each destination, showcasing what is distinctively Irish and motivate visitors to travel to the destination for the benefit of the local tourism economy.
Our objective with this new scheme is to support, develop, and deliver a diverse and compelling portfolio of uniquely Irish tourism-led festivals and events to maximise the benefits of tourism festivals for the tourism economy and local destination.
The Expression of Interest application process closes at 12 noon on the Monday 7th April 2025. Applications will not be accepted for the scheme after the Expression of Interest closes.
For more information and to apply visit https://www.failteireland.ie/Product-development/Festival-and-events.aspx
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Suicide Reduction Policy – Public Consultation
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This consultation is an opportunity for members of the public, stakeholder groups and organisations to share their experience, observations and proposals on suicide reduction in Ireland and to express what they would like to see in a new policy.
The current suicide reduction strategy, Connecting for Life, is being evaluated, with a final report due in the first half of this year. The successor policy, which this new consultation process will feed into, will build on the successes of Connecting for Life and will take account of new evidence. The new policy will set out the government’s approach to suicide reduction from 2026 onwards.
To take part in this consultation visit https://ec.europa.eu/eusurvey/runner/4b66d611-a5bc-a3a6-daa1-de2f3e4baf50
The closing date for this consultation is 5pm on Friday 18th April 2025.
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Have Your Say – Public Consultation on the Future of Rural Ireland
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Rural and Community Development is developing the next phase of Ireland’s rural development policy which will build on the progress made under Our Rural Future 2021 -2025.
We invite you to take part in our public consultation survey, available here: https://panel.amarachsurveys.ie/S2/159/DRCD2025/ .
As an organisation with an interest in rural Ireland, your insights are crucial and your feedback will help ensure rural policy continues to support and strengthen rural communities across Ireland.
We would also be grateful if you could share the survey, which can be completed in English or Irish, within your organisation and with your broader networks. The survey will remain open until Wednesday 2nd April 2025.
Please contact Rural.Consultation@drcd.gov.ie if you have any queries.
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Invite for comment: Aarhus Convention & PRTR National Implementation Report 25
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The Department of Climate, Environment, Energy have just launched the public consultation on Ireland’s implementation of the Aarhus Convention and the Pollutant Release Transfer Register (PRTR) Protocol available here.
This process will inform Ireland’s National Implementation Reports on the Aarhus Convention and PRTR Protocol 2025. The Department has prepared draft National Implementation Reports to outline the implementation of the Aarhus Convention and PRTR Protocols in Ireland. To inform the final documents, comments are invited from stakeholders, members of the public and other interested parties.
The Aarhus Convention lays down a set of basic rules to promote citizen’s involvement in environmental matters and improve enforcement of environmental law. Its provisions are broken down into three Pillars: Access to Information on the Environment, Public Participation in Environmental Decision-making and Access to Justice.
The PRTR Protocol seeks to reduce the burden of pollution and waste by establishing publicly accessible national pollutant registers. The Irish PRTR, which was launched in 2007, is maintained by the Environmental Protection Agency and is available at https://www.epa.ie/our-services/compliance–enforcement/whats-happening/pollutant-release-and-transfer-register/
Comments on the draft document should be submitted by email or received by post no later than the Monday 7th April 2025.
Email: Aarhus-decc@decc.gov.ie or Post: The Aarhus Unit, Department of Climate, Environment and Energy, Tom Johnston House, Haddington Road, Dublin, D04 K7X4
For more information please visit https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/b3b1a-aarhus-convention/
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Proposed Material Alterations to the Draft Carrick-on-Suir Local Area Plan 2025-2031
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Tipperary County Council has screened the Proposed Material Alterations and has determined that Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Appropriate Assessment (AA) of the Proposed Material Alterations to the Draft Plan are not required. The SEA and AA Screening Reports and Determinations include information on the likely significant effects on the environment of implementing the proposed material alterations.
The following link provides access to the Proposed Material Alterations and associated documents:
https://consultations.tipperarycoco.ie/consultations
A hard copy of the Proposed Material Alterations is also available to view at the Planning Sections in the Civic Offices in Clonmel and Nenagh; the Carrick-on-Suir Municipal District Office and the Carrick-on-Suir Library.
Written submissions or observations with respect to the Proposed Material Alterations and associated SEA and AA Screening Reports and Determinations may be made no later than 4.00 p.m. on Monday 31st March 2025. Late submissions will not be accepted.
Submissions can be made online at the web address above, OR in writing to:
- Planning Department, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh, Co Tipperary, E45 A099
- Planning Department, Tipperary County Council, Civic Offices, Emmet Street, Clonmel, Co Tipperary, E91 N512.
If you have any queries contact Carol Harpur, Assistant Planner on 052 616 5307 or carol.harpur@tipperarycoco.ie or contact the planning office at 0818 06 5000 or email planning@tipperarycoco.ie
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First Aid Course (REC 1) for Sports Clubs
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Tipperary Sports Partnership are pleased to facilitate a First Aid Course (REC 1) for Sports Clubs. This will take place on Saturday 5th April from 9am to 5pm at Moycarkey/ Borris Community Sports Centre, Littleton.
For more information and to book visit First Aid (REC 1) | Tipperary Sports Partnership
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6-week Activator Walking Programme in Carrick-on-Suir and Thurles
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Tipperary Sports Partnership is delighted to offer a 6-week Activator Walking Programme in Carrick-on-Suir and Thurles aimed at improving strength, mobility, balance and aerobic fitness.
This programme is ideal for those pre / post hip, or knee surgery helping to regain mobility and build strength. Sessions will be delivered by a specialised tutor and activator poles will be provided. Don’t miss the chance to improve your fitness in a supportive and safe environment. This programme costs €10 plus booking fee.
- The programme in Thurles will take place at Loughtagalla Park and starts on Monday May 12th from 4.45pm – 5.45pm.
- The programme in Carrick on Suir is in Ormond Castle Park and begins on Monday May 7th from 3pm to 4pm.
To book one of the above programmes visit www.tipperarysports.ie. For more information info@tipperarysports.ie or call 052 616 6201 or 052 616 6380.
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ASIST Training in Nenagh on April 8th & 9th.
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ASIST stands for Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training and is a two-day intensive and interactive workshop designed to help caregivers recognise suicide risk and learn how to intervene to prevent the immediate risk of suicide.
This will take place on Tuesday 8th and Wednesday 9th April from 8:45am to 5:00pm in Abbey Court, Dublin Road, Nenagh, E45 KA99 (2 days)
To book your place visit https://bookwhen.com/suicidepreventiontrainingmw#focus=ev-sq9j-20250408000000
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Regional Suicide Resource Office Available Training
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Suicide Prevention, Intervention & Suicide Bereavement Training in the South East available from March to July 2025
April 2025
Kilkenny – safeTALK Wednesday 2nd from 9:30am – 1pm
Kilkenny – ASIST Wednesday 23rd and Thursday 24th from 8:45am – 5pm
May 2025
Waterford City – safeTALK Thursday 8th from 9:30am – 1pm
Carrick On Suir – Understanding Self-Harm Wednesday 14th from 9:15am – 4:30pm
Waterford City – ASIST Wednesday 21st |Thursday 22nd from 8:45am – 5pm
June 2025
Carrick On Suir – safeTALK Wednesday 4th from 9:30am – 1pm
Clonmel – ASIST Wednesday 11th and Thursday 12th from 8:45am – 5pm
July 2025
Waterford City – ASIST Friday 11th and Saturday 12th from 8:45am – 5pm
To reserve your place today or visit www.bookwhen.com/sro
Online course
Let’s Talk About Suicide (1 hour online): https://traininghub.nosp.ie/
For information on training for specific groups please contact us on 051 874013 or email us at trainingSRO@hse.ie
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Chronic Disease Prevention Training in HSE Mid West
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Would you like to know more about the prevention and management of chronic disease. The rise in the number of people suffering from long-term health conditions has added pressure to the healthcare system. Many staff are in a position to promote better health. MECC aims to use these regular contacts to assist people to make healthier choices, leading to better health.
This HSE Making Every Contact Count online HSEland training and the face to face follow up Enhancing Your Skills workshop is now open to Section 38 services. The Enhancing Your Skills (EYS) Workshop will take place on Tuesday 1st April in Roscrea from 9.30am – 1.00pm.
Please contact Rachel.mescall@hse.ie or Pamela.Begley@hse.ie to book your space for the Enhancing Your Skills face to face training in the Mid West.
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Mid-Tipperary Low Carbon Community and Climate Action Opportunities
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This whole of community event will bring together a wide range of Climate Action and Local Carbon Community Service Providers into one venue (there will be information stands and presentations on the day) and is a unique opportunity for communities and businesses in the area to learn how they can play their part in positive climate action.
This is a whole of community event and will be of interest to local community groups, farmers, businesses and people of all ages including children. Key Themes and Climate Action Services Providers who will attend:
- Circular Bioeconomy and Green Businesses: National Bioeconomy Campus, Lisheen, Thurles, Local Enterprise Offices, Tipperary Green Business Network, Tipperary Chamber of Commerce, Pathways2Resilience project etc.
- Land use, Water, Agriculture, Biodiversity: Biomethane for Carbon and Community Project, Teagasc, Tipperary County Council Heritage Officer, Local Authority Waters Programme, Bord na Mona etc
- Education, Learning and Capacity Building: Technological University of the Shannon, DASBE, Rediscovery Centre, Green Schools, Tipperary Education and Training Board etc
- Regenerative and Sustainable Tourism and Heritage: Tipperary County Council Tourism Activator, Tipperary County Council Heritage Officer etc
- Sustainable Communities: Tipperary Public Participation Network, TFI Local Link, Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland, Tipperary County Council Town Centre First Office, Community Power, Ecovision, North and South Tipperary Development Companies, Tipperary Energy Agency etc
Wednesday 16th April 2025 from 1.30pm – 5.00pm in TUS Thurles Campus, Nenagh Rd, Thurles, E41PC92
Register for this event visit Public Information Event Thurles April 2025 | Tipperary County Council
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Do you know a child aged 6-16 with a lifelong physical health condition who’d love to connect with others and get creative?
At Helium Arts, we run free art workshops – both in-person and online for children and young people with lifelong physical health conditions like diabetes, epilepsy, spina bifida, heart conditions, juvenile arthritis, rare conditions and more. Through art, these children can build confidence, make friends, and just have fun! Our workshops are led by professional artists, supported by friendly volunteers, and include an on-site medic at every session to ensure a safe and secure environment for all participants.
Workshop details below:
Ages 13-16
Ages 8-12
- Nenagh Easter Camp: 2-day camp 16th – 17th April (Wednesday/Thursday) (Tyone Community Centre)
- Ennis Easter Camp: 3-day camp 15th-17th April (Tuesday-Thursday) (CBS Primary School, Ennis)
Ages 13-16
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Introduction to the Local Community Development Committee
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What is the Local Community Development Committee (LCDC)and How Do You Use It? An introduction to the LCDC for current and aspiring Public Participation Network Representatives will take place online on Monday 14th April from 7.30pm.
To register visit https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/A81GCVbJRCCUyHgEv6ib1Q
Join us from 7.30pm to hear from Kelley Bermingham, Dublin City PPN Representative on the Local Community Development Company (LCDC). Kelley is the Community Officer at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and has served on the LCDC since 2019.
This evening she will share her knowledge and experience from her time on the committee. There will be lots of time for questions and discussion at this event, so it is perfect for anyone who is thinking of taking a role on the Local Community Development Committee, or who is a newly appointed PPN Representative.
This is also a space for anyone who has been serving on the LCDC and would like to ask about any challenges they might be facing in their own county. Together we can discuss and help each other in our roles as PPN Reps!
Please register to attend above.
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Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) External Focus Group
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As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the awareness and understanding of Local Community Development Committees (LCDCs), the Department of Rural and Community Development has engaged Match Marketing to develop a communications campaign to be rolled out later this year.
The consultant is currently in the ‘discovery phase’ of this project, which seeks to gather valuable insights from key stakeholders. Your participation in this phase is critical in helping shape the direction of the campaign and ensuring it aligns with the needs of communities and stakeholders.
In addition to the stakeholder survey, we are convening a series of focus groups, on a sample basis, to further explore perceptions, challenges, and opportunities relating to LCDCs. These discussions will help us gain deeper qualitative insights to complement the survey findings.
The focus group will explore key aspects of LCDC communications and engagement, focusing on:
- Effectiveness of Communication – How well LCDCs communicate their role and activities to stakeholders and the wider community.
- Stakeholder Engagement – The accessibility and responsiveness of LCDCs, and how engagement can be improved.
- Collaborative Opportunities – Ways in which LCDCs and stakeholders can work together to strengthen awareness and advocacy for LCDCs.
Your insights will help identify challenges, opportunities, and practical solutions to enhance LCDC visibility and impact.
The focus group will take place on Monday 7th April 2025 at 10:30 am to 12:30 pm in Carlow County Library, Tullow Street, Carlow, Co. Carlow R93 K126
Your input will be invaluable in shaping the LCDC awareness campaign and informing future communication strategies. If you are available to participate, please confirm your attendance by COB Thursday 3rd April to brigeen@matchmarketing.ie
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HSE Talking Health and Wellbeing Podcast
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Tipperary Together 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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Welcome to our monthly update for civil society. This month we showcase our Global Debt Report and explore the dimensions of water scarcity in our publication Adapting the Paris Metropolitan Area to a Water-Scarce Future. We delve into the intricacies and opportunities of synthetic biology and we learn more about the power of civil society to promote human rights in a country transitioning to democracy.
Read more here
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Adult Literacy for Life Newsletter: Issue 4
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Read the Adult Literacy for Life Newsletter here to find out more about what is taking place around the country
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Age Friendly Ireland Newsletter
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Changing Ireland Newsletter
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