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    NTDC Ascend Domestic Abuse Service: Outreach Support Worker   Post: Full Time Responsible to: Ascend Coordinator and NTDC CEO Role and Purpose of Position: The Outreach Support Worker works as part of the Ascend team to deliver services for women who are or have experienced domestic abuse. They are responsible as part of […]

The Roscrea Youth Service Quarterly News letter has returned 🙂 A Few Words From the Youth Service  Roscrea Youth Service – Autumn Newsletter is here! We’re back with our Autumn edition — packed full of updates, photos, and highlights from across our amazing programmes! From summer adventures, creative workshops, and inclusive sports tournaments to new […]

We’re Taking Part in Climate Action Week! Join us from 13th–19th October as we celebrate and take action for our planet! There’ll be community events, workshops, and activities all focused on making a real difference for a sustainable future. Check out what’s happening nationwide at www.climateactionweek.ie #ClimateActionWeek #ClimateAction #Sustainability #Community

Free Work Readiness training under NTDC’s SICAP supports. Are you seeking to upskill or gain employment with accredited training? If so, please contact Martina Phelan by phone or WhatsApp on 085 2136716 or email at mphelan@ntdc.ie Please note: Eligibility applies  

The Community Employment scheme currently administered by the Department of Social Protection is now 30 years in existence. CE has been a cornerstone of local development providing vital support, skills, and opportunities within local communities.  According to the DSP Mid-West Regional Manager for Employment Services Fiona Casey “The scheme has played a crucial role in […]

      NTDC is once again proud to be collaborating with Tipperary ETB, DSP, Tipperary Chamber and other agencies to bring a Jobs & Careers Fair to Nenagh on Thursday 25th September 2025. The Fair will once again be held between 10am & 2pm in The Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, where you will be able […]

Roscrea’s new Enterprise, Education and Community Hub The long-awaited Roscrea Enterprise and Community Hub (REACH) was officially opened on Tuesday 2 September. With North Tipperary Development Company as Lead Partner, the project received over €2.3 million from the Department of Rural & Community Development through the Departments Rural Regeneration and Development Fund. The project also […]

Congrats and best of luck to Borrisokane Men’s Shed who are a National Finalist in the Community category of the National Lottery Good Causes Awards 2025. Best of luck to Gerry and Sean who are heading to National Lottery Headquarters in Dublin in the coming days to meet the judges

      The Sunflower Exhibition is ready to launch! 🌻 Join us for the official opening on Tuesday, 5th August at 6pm at the Art Centre in Nenagh. The exhibition will run until 29th August, showcasing powerful stories and artwork. 🇺🇦 As part of the exhibition, we’ll also be marking Ukrainian Independence Day on Wednesday, 21st August […]

Free Safe Pass training with NTDC, to register for a place on the training, please contact Martina Phelan on 085 2136716/mphelan@ntdc.ie  Please note registration MUST be completed before training begins      

Wishing Jackie all the best as she finishes up her Tùs work placement initiative. Jackie was a member of NTDC meals on wheels team. We want to wish Jackie all the best for the future. If you are interested in joining the Tùs programme, click the link – https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=9T4UZ67Hi0euaEzdaV5sXK8ZylZssXhMtTIOELy8LYBUQTJIOVQ1Q0xWSkVISkpaS1JVNTlHMFJFUi4u

A Mens Health Workshop with Neil Dennehy as part of Mens Health Week 2025 will take place on the 11th of June, First in Littleton Mens shed from 10.30am-12.30pm and then also from 2pm-4pm in The NTDC Jobs Club Building Nenagh. For Full addresses and Eircode’s see below. Refreshments provided on the day open to […]

Our Network (LDCN) is involved with a European LEADER Network to advocate for increase LEADER funding in the next round of CAP. We would appreciate your support in completing the petition below and help advocate for increase LEADER funding from Europe.   Why this is this important? A significant portion of LDC funding comes from […]

Tùs and RSS Employment Program road show. Tùs and RSS started the road show in Lorrha on the 16th of May in conjunction with Local Development week. Keep an eye out for the next road show location coming to a village near you soon. If you would like us to come to your village or […]

Our colleagues in Tús and the Rural Social Scheme (RSS) are hosting a joint Information Day this Thursday the 15th of May Firstly in the Community Centre in Lorrha from 10.30am till 12pm and also later the same day in Borrisokane at the Methodist Church from 2pm until 4pm, If you have any Questions or […]

North Tipperary Development Company are Happy to Announce we are holding our Company Information Day Next Tuesday The 13th of May In Our Nenagh Office In Friars Court Nenagh as part of Local Development Week 2025. If you would like to drop in and see the services we offer feel free the event runs from […]

Despite the rain The group of ladies from the Nenagh Women and Friends Shed – Mna agus Cairde an T-Aonaigh had a great day visiting the Cloughjordan Ecovillage. First stop they visited the Community Soup Cafe and had a delicious sustainable lunch made with locally sourced produce direct from the Cloughjordan Community Farm all to […]

          LEADER Wool Partnership A group of local development companies are leading an analysis and development project to increase the value of wool. The development companies, covering Galway (East and West), Kilkenny, Clare, North Tipperary and North Kerry have partnered to support the development of Irish sheep wool as a sustainable […]

Recently Formed Mens Shed Balina-Killaloe continues to grow launched last month with the first meeting being attended by 14 men of the local area. The Group meets weekly in the Parish Hall every Wednesday at 7pm The First Activity of the new group is CPR and how to use a Defibrillator and how to administer […]

https://www.gov.ie/en/press-release/32e55-minister-calleary-launches-the-clar-2025-programme/?   €11 million available to further build resilience of rural communities Focus on community facilities and amenities Continued support for vehicles for first responders, meals on wheels and cancer care transport Targeted support for island communities and extra funding for Gaeltacht areas Minister for Rural and Community Development and the Gaeltacht, Dara Calleary TD, […]

            March 28th 2025 Our SICAP Team recently held a meeting in Toomevara Parish Hall  this passed Wednesday, Headed by Mark O’Dwyer  with the aim of restarting The local Community Development Association a fantastic turn of of local residents who got to voice there thoughts and idea going forward aimed […]

The First meeting of the new MT Woman’s group met last night. The group met in the community hall in Moyne Templetuohy Gaa club. The group will continue to meet at the same time every week from 7-9pm every Tuesday Woman of all ages welcome for a spot of knitting or just to chat and […]

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, […]

        NTDC marks the launch of new name and vision for the representative body for local development companies throughout Ireland   North Tipperary Development Company marked the launch of the Local Development Companies Network, LDCN, formerly known as the Irish Local Development Network at an event in Buswells Hotel in Dublin on […]

        NTDC recently launched the results of a research study on the sustainability of Men’s Sheds in North Tipperary and the supports that are required to keep Sheds viable and sustainable. The study was undertaken by the Technological University of the Shannon for NTDC and the task was “to identify and quantify the […]

    Overview Funding is available through the LEADER Programme for community groups and social enterprises to carry out projects which will contribute to enhancing Co. Tipperary’s environment. Eligible projects will address one or more of the following: improve our biodiversity; restore and develop habitats; improve water quality on lakes, rivers and streams, and conserve […]

Pictured at the launch of the Tipperary Centre for Environmental Learning, the latest branding venture of Cabragh Wetlands Centre CLG on Friday 15th November were: Sara Bourke, South Tipperary Development Company;  Michael Murray, CEO, North Tipperary Development Company;  Sinead Carr, CEO, Tipperary County Council;  Isabel Cambie, CEO, South Tipperary Development Company;  Seamus Hoyne, Dean of Flexible and […]

NTDC to host the Tipperary Jobs Fair in Roscrea – 27th November 2024 North Tipperary Development Company (NTDC) are proud to be hosting a Jobs and Career Fair in Roscrea on Wednesday 27th November 2024. The event to be held in The Black Mills, Church Street, Townparks, Roscrea from 10am to 2pm, will showcase employment […]

Roscrea Tennis Club received a Rural Development Programme (LEADER) grant from North Tipperary Development Company (NTDC), Offaly Local Development Company (OLDC) and Laois Partnership Company (LPC) for a new Club House and Community Room.  Pictured recently at the new facility are (L-R): Seamus Mullaney (Director, North Tipperary Development Company), Michael Murray (CEO, North Tipperary Development […]

Progressive Pathways 2024 NTDC were delighted to be part of the very successful Progressive Pathways Fair 2024 that took place in Talbot Hotel in Clonmel on Thursday November 7th. Tipperary Progressive Pathways Fair was an information fair on the progression routes to further education, training and employment options for young people aged over 16 years […]

First Contract Awarded in new LEADER Programme in Tipperary. Pictured at Portroe GAA Club in relation to the Award of a LEADER grant totalling €128,346.00 for the completion of a Community Walkway around the grounds. Left to right: – Paddy Connors (Committee – Portroe GAA Club), John Shinnors (Committee – Portroe GAA Club), Patrick Killeen (LEADER – NTDC) Tom […]

            NTDC under the Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP 2024-2028) calls for grant applications from Social Enterprises in North Tipperary. SICAP provides funding to tackle poverty and social exclusion at a local level through local engagement and partnerships between disadvantaged individuals, community organisations and public sector agencies. This […]

  This webinar was recorded via Zoom on April 29th in collaboration with South Tipperary Development Company and Tipperary Local Community Development Committee. It is aimed at Enterprises, Organisations or Individuals who are interested in applying for funding under the LEADER Programme 2023-2027. It will go through eligible themes and criteria required as well as […]

  North Tipperary Development Company, South Tipperary Development Company and the Local Community Development Committee were delighted at the successful turn out at last nights LEADER launch in Cabragh Wetlands Trust, Thurles. The Rural Development LEADER programme was successfully launched last night with an array of speakers including keynote speaker Jack Kennedy, Editor of the […]

North Tipperary Development Company: Panel of Tutors / Trainers   North Tipperary Development Company is inviting applicants for future, possible, training courses, mentoring and guidance for SICAP 2024-2028 with a mid-programme review.   NTDC is seeking suitable and skilled applicants for the panel to be available to deliver training / supports to unemployed people and […]

    North Tipperary Development Company Invitation to Tender For Social Enterprise / Enterprise Mentors     Aim of this Tender The aim of this tender is to recruit business mentors with the requisite skills to work with new and existing NTDC SICAP Social Enterprise / Enterprise clients in North Tipperary and to assist clients […]

Tipperary LCDC is Seeking Applications from the Public for Membership of their LEADER Independent Evaluation Committees   Tipperary Local Community Development Committee (LCDC) is delivering the Rural Development Programme (LEADER) 2023-2027 in Tipperary in partnership with Tipperary County Council, South Tipperary Development Company and North Tipperary Development Company.  Independent Evaluation Committees (IEC) will be established […]

North Tipperary Development Company SICAP programme – A Year in review 2023. This represents a small selection of work carried out by the NTDC SICAP team in 2023.

Ukraine is a country which has its unique history, customs and traditions. Many holidays follow in December-January every year. On Saturday the 20th,  there was a big event, Ukrainian Winter Fairy Tale,  which took place in Nenagh Scout Hall. Ukrainian winter is different  from the Irish . Ukrainian winter it is a lot of snow, […]

North Tipperary Development Company was successful in its tender for the new SICAP programme 2024-2028 in North Tipperary following a public procurement process. Present for the official signing of Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) 2024-2028 L to R – Brian Beck – Director of Services Tipperary County Council; Monica McElvaney, Chair of NTDC; […]

Our Employment & Enterprise support worker in SICAP, visited Jordan Fitness & Performance in Bohernanave Thurles last week. SICAP have worked with Jordan fitness through the Enterprise Support programme of SICAP, giving Business information and advice from last September 2022. Jordan Fitness were nominated for the Best in Tipp awards and won a silver in […]

      The five Mens Sheds from North Tipperary held an educational get-together at the EcoVillage Cloughjordan in celebration of International Men’s Day (Nov 19th) . The day included a tour of the EcoVillage Farm, a visit to the Thomas MacDonagh Museum, a workshop in the Digital Fab Lab, a presentation on how Sheds […]

  We are delighted to promote the release of “Steal Away” by the National Ukrainian Choir and Phil Coulter which was officially launched on August 22nd at Saint Stephen’s Church, Mount Street, Dublin. The choir, led by director, Yulia Boyko, have worked together with Phil Coulter, since April, this year. On Thursday, August 24th, a […]

    Additional call for applications to the LEADER Food Initiative (LFI) The call for applications to the LEADER Food Initiative (LFI) is targeted at eligible small, food businesses in line with a commitment in the Programme for Government, ‘Our Shared Future’, to “support the small food producer, providing support for on-farm diversification enterprises and […]

Jim Finn, chair of the North Tipperary Development Company, celebrated his 80th birthday this week. To mark the occasion he will be raising funds for Embrace FARM by completing an 8km walk on Wednesday, July 22nd at 11.30am. For more details and to donate, visit the link below: https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/jimfinn80

        North Tipperary Development Company have started delivering our Community Social Pop Up’s in your locality across North Tipperary. We would love to bring this to your surrounding areas. Help us reconnect communities, families and individuals by getting out and enjoying some laughter with your community. Our SICAP Community Development Team invites […]

19 June 2023 Tipperary County Council is preparing a new Local Economic & Community Plan for the period 2023-2028. We invite you to have your say on the future sustainable economic and community development of the county over the next five years. What is the Tipperary LECP? Tipperary Local Community Development Committee has commenced a […]

  SICAP are inviting you to “Have Your Say” regarding Older People supports in our communities.       We would be grateful if you could fill out the survey below to allow us to gather information regarding gaps in services and the needs of your community.   SICAP Ageing Well Survey 2023 NTDC SICAP […]

County Tipperary celebrates Africa Day 2023 which takes place on May 25th each year. Starting from May 20th, there will be a series of events across Roscrea, Borrisokane, Carrick-on-Suir and Thurles. Africa Day is a worldwide celebration of the cultures and people which remembers when 32 African countries signed the Charter of the Organisation of […]

FINAL REMINDER – DEADLINE THIS FRIDAY MAY 12TH The Community Projects Planning for Climate & Biodiversity competition aims to stimulate communities/groups to identify and commence the development of projects suitable for funding under these programmes, by them creating a community plan to be ready to apply for these funding streams. This competition, for the best […]

Tipperary ETB Community Education section is delighted to be working with Tipperary County Council in organising a suite of workshops for this year’s Bealtaine Festival which runs for the month of May. Bealtaine is Ireland’s national festival which celebrates the arts and creativity as we age. The festival is run by Age & Opportunity, the […]

Minister of State O’Brien invites applications to the International Protection Integration Fund 2023 €500,000 will be made available to community based organisations to carry out integration projects at a national, provincial or local level to support the integration of International Protection Applicants. Grants of up to €20,000 will be allocated to successful organisations to support […]

Killaloe Sailing Club held a grand opening of their club house and changing rooms on Saturday 22nd April from 4-8pm. North Tipperary Development Company played a role in providing funding for the building of the new facilities. There was a barbeque and other events such as power boat trips. IT was also possible to try […]

  The Community Projects Planning for Climate & Biodiversity competition aims to stimulate communities/groups to identify and commence the development of projects suitable for funding under these programmes, by them creating a community plan to be ready to apply for these funding streams. This competition, for the best community project plan for climate & biodiversity, […]

Tipperary County Council is seeking expressions of interest in respect of projects under the CLÁR Scheme 2023 recently launched by the Department of Rural and Community Development from which the Council will consider for submission to the Department. CLÁR (Ceantair Laga Árd-Riachtanais) is a targeted investment programme for rural areas that aims to provide funding […]

THURLES CAREERS & JOBS FAIR        21/4/23 BACKGROUND This event was hosted by Thurles Chamber and was held in The Dome, Semple Stadium between 2pm & 7pm on Friday 21st April 2023. North Tipperary Development Company, was able to take a stall at this event, which was fully subscribed by Local, National, and […]

Are you a facilitator, community organiser, active volunteer or local authority / agency staff working in County Tipperary? Then this is for you! Picture it … Resilient, regenerative local communities in County Tipperary inspiring change, embodying innovation, and solid in tackling the climate, biodiversity, and energy storm head-on. What’s not to love, but how do […]

Roscrea Youth Services have released their newsletter highlighting all their activities since the New Year. Congratulations to all the team on a great newsletter. Click here for the newsletter and read about what has been happening. Spring Newsletter

      Following on from our recent hugely successful public consultation meetings on the new LEADER Programme across the county (and three online sessions) – you now have an opportunity to have your say by completing the questionnaire below.  Whether you were able to join us at the meetings or not, this is your opportunity to give your views […]

    To register for upcoming webinar sessions, click link below –    Economic Development & Job Creation April 3rd 10am to 11.30am https://bit.ly/Tipp_Economic Rural Infrastructure & Social Inclusion April 4th 10am to 11.30am https://bit.ly/Tipp_Community Sustainable Development & Climate Change Mitigation and Adaption April 5th 10am to 11.30am https://bit.ly/Tipp_Climate    

The Traveller Health Unit, HSE Mid-West Community Healthcare in conjunction with North Tipperary Development Company invites tenders for the development of a co-produced methodology to explore the experience of multiple grief and loss, both as individuals and as part of the family unit, to develop a model of culturally competent practice and materials. To Apply: For further […]

NTDC are delighted to once again be collaborating with Tipperary ETB on providing a Four Stroke Engine Maintenance course in Roscrea. This QQI level 3 certified course is aimed at those adults who want to gain “Hands on experience” in starting their learning in Engine Maintenance. This course has been a roaring success in previous […]

Minister Joe O’Brien announces fresh funding call for groups that support disadvantaged   Call for applications under Community Services Programme (CSP) Programme benefits groups providing services and creating employment for disadvantaged Workshops to assist organisations applying for scheme  Minister for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD has today, (Monday, 6th March 2023) announced a new Call for […]

Roscrea Town Team in conjunction with Tipperary County Council is creating a new Town Centre First Masterplan for Roscrea. The aim of the plan is to map out future development, focus on tackling dereliction and vacant properties, and make the town centre a more attractive place to live, work, socialise and run a business. We have a […]

            Photographed: Roscrea Youth Services Team meeting Minister Joe O Brien TD,   Minister of State at the Department of Rural and Community Development, Joe O’Brien, today (Monday, 13 February) officially launched the North Tipperary Development Company’s (NTDC) Strategic Plan 2021-2025. The strategy’s vision is to provide financial, social, organisational […]

  This week the Nenagh Guardian wrote about the Silvermines Men’s Shed woodcarving exhibition in Nenagh Library which recently launched in Nenagh Library. The exhibition will run until the end of February. Read about the origins and history of men’s sheds in Ireland and North Tipperary. You can also learn where to join a Men’s […]

                  The Development Association Newport CLG are seeking a full-time manager at their centre in Newport. Duties will include but are not limited to the following. • Market and promote the Centre • Schedule maintenance and ensure the Centre is kept to the highest standard • Manage […]

    Minister Joe O’Brien comes to Roscrea next Monday to launch the new Strategic Plan developed by North Tipperary Development Company (NTDC). NTDC provides a wide range of supports to over 10,000 individuals and 200 groups across the county each year and the new plan has been developed to guide the organisation, its board […]

  The Community Recognition Fund 2023 aims to support the development of community infrastructure and facilities in recognition of the contribution being made by communities across the country in welcoming and hosting significant numbers of arrivals from Ukraine and other countries. The funding is specifically targeted at projects that are located in communities, towns and […]

        Silvermines Mens Shed was formed in 2017 and has 20 active members who currently meet on Thursday evenings. The group undertake various activities but are particularly interested in woodcarving and are currently undertaking their fifth course on the topic (funded by Tipperary ETB’s Community Education program) have taken the art to […]

HSE National Lottery Grant Scheme The HSE offer National Lottery grants to health and social care projects. Community groups and voluntary organisations can apply. You must provide health or social care services to the community. For example, you might help people with a disability, older people, carers or disadvantaged groups. Important dates Wednesday 18 January […]

       Roscrea Tennis Club recently received a Rural Development Programme (LEADER) grant from North Tipperary Development Company (NTDC), Offaly Local Development Company (OLDC) and Laois Partnership Company (LPC) for a new Club House and Community Room.  (L-R): Jenny Collier (LPC), Patrick Killeen (NTDC), Gail O’ Meara and Michal Smith (Roscrea Tennis Club) and […]

On the 18th of November Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State, Joe O’Brien TD, announced a new €10 million fund to support thousands of local community & voluntary groups with their energy bills/running costs.   Small grants in the range of €500 to €2500 are provided to help […]

                  Roscrea Youth Services have launched their most recent newsletter keeping you up to date on all that is happening. Congratulations to the team for putting this together. Well done.   Click here for full newsletter.  RYS Newsletter December 2022 Issue 7           […]

    The 16 days of Action campaign which ran from 25th November (UN Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women to 10th December 2022 International Human Rights Day), to raise awareness of victims of Domestic Abuse ran by Ascend Domestic Abuse Service for Women in collaboration with Barnardos, TLC Kidz Programme, North Tipperary. […]

NTDC successfuly launced it’s video case study in Cabragh Wetlands Thurles last week SICAP staff were delighted to host refreshments and a chat with local participants who took part in the study. The case study freatured local residents from Croke’s Street Thurles, Thurles Men’s Shed, Littleton Ladies Group, Roscrea Age Friendly and more.     […]

NTDC were delighted to participate in the first ever progressive Pathways Fair in the Anner Hotel Thurles on 16th November 2022.   NTDC was part of a forum of local organisations who came together with particular emphasis to provide supports to young people, young people with additional supports required or thos looking to progress into […]

    A great gathering of Social Enterprises from across the Midwest was held in Newport Community Centre last week.  Networking and collaboration were the themes of the day and up to 40 organisations connected and shared information, ideas and inspiration.   We look forward to more opportunities to connect with social enterprises in the area.  […]

      On Tuesday 18th October 2022,  the Board of North Tipperary Development Company launched it’s 2021 Annual Report.    Jim Finn NTDC Chairperson outlined that “the report shares the results of a busy and successful year for the organisation and outlined the initiatives and programmes that NTDC undertook in North Tipperary in 2021”.  He […]

        North Tipperary Development Company (NTDC) is one of the 49 Local Development Companies in the Irish Local Development Network delivering a range of services for communities and individuals in North Tipperary. What is Social Inclusion and Community Activity Programme? The aim of SICAP is to reduce poverty and promote social inclusion […]

  NTDC Rural Development Program – LEADER has been busy these past few weeks with ongoing training. Many thanks to all those who have attended our Smart Villages Training in collaboration with Darren from the Technological University of the Shannon. And a huge thank you to the village representatives who attended on behalf of their […]

Roscrea Roadshow 2022   Picture Info : NTDC Staff and friends including Community Gardaí Bill and Brendan at last week’s Community Connector event. The Roadshow moves on next to Gleann Glas on the 27th and Kennedy Park on the 29th, , the Tullaskeagh area on the 4th and the Assumption Park area 6th. All events […]

    Happy 10th Birthday to The Cottage Loughmore – Community Cooperative Shop and Tea Rooms NTDC Rural Development Programme were delighted to support the project over the last decade. Enjoying some tea and scones were : L-R Jim Russell, Loughmore Community Coop and ICOS; Eoin Wolahan Chairman Tipperary LCDC; Angela Sheehan, Tipperary County Council; […]

            Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme  (ORIS) The Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme provides funding for the development of new outdoor recreational infrastructure. It also provides support for the necessary repair, maintenance, enhancement, or promotion of existing outdoor recreational infrastructure in rural areas across Ireland. The scheme supports sporting and recreational pursuits. […]

  Roscrea Roadshow a Community Connector for North Tipperary Development Company The streets and estates of Roscrea will be filled with festive fun as the local team at North Tipperary Development Company deliver its upcoming roadshow to outline the huge range of community services they deliver in and around the town. The four-week series of […]

North Tipperary Development Company takes steps to lower emissions in Tipperary. Pictured (left to right) at the recent launch of the company van in Cabragh Wetlands are the Tús and RSS Supervisors Team from NTDC, Tony Lanigan, John Bonfield, Michael Carey, Phil Keyes, Louise Nash, David Kyne, Seamus O’Sullivan and Jim Finn, Chair of NTDC. […]

Cabragh Wetlands Development Trust have launched a LEADER-funded water awareness programme for communities in North Tipperary. Throughout this programme, which is supported by NTDC, 14 communities across North Tipperary will be offered a free workshop within their own areas at which they will learn about our rivers and the life they support, find out more […]

Ahead of the SocialiSE Summit for Social Enterprises, the Irish Local Development Network (ILDN) have published the first edition of their Social Enterprise ezine, SocialiSE.  There will be two further editions as well as a series of videos, all showcasing stories from communities across the country and raising awareness of the social enterprise sector in […]

North Tipperary Development Company (NTDC)—in collaboration with Technological University of the Shannon (TUS)—have announced the delivery of Smart Villages rural development LEADER training during Sept/Oct & Nov/Dec 2022. The training will be awarded to communities in the Nenagh, Newport & Roscrea regions and NTDC is now accepting Expressions of Interest from Community Groups in these […]

NTDC were delighted to award a LEADER grant to Sean Mulholland Insulations Ltd. (Killea, Templemore) to support the purchase of additional equipment for their expanding business. For more information on Sean Mulholland Insulations Ltd, see their website here. The LEADER grant was awarded under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 under the aegis of the Tipperary Local Development Committee […]

  One Million Stars to End Violence was originally established in 2012, in Queensland, Australia, by Maryann Pau Talia as a means of condemning violence and demonstrating solidarity. After the tragic death of an Irish woman, Amber Women’s Refuge in Kilkenny brought the project to Ireland and it has now expanded across 18 counties with […]

ILDN WELCOMES GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCEMENT TO AWARD THE CONTRACT TO OPERATE NATIONAL SOCIAL ENTERPRISE CENSUS TO CONSORTIUM OF SERI, ILDN AND AMÁRACH CONSULTING.   The Irish Local Development Network, the national body representing Ireland’s 49 Local Development Companies, have today welcomed the decision by the Department of Rural and Community Development to award the contract to […]

Roscrea Community Action Partnership April 2022 Issue 3:  ‘The Cré News’ Newsletter    Roscrea Community Action Partnership  (Roscrea CAP), a networking group composed of community and statutory groups in the Roscrea area, have recently launched the first edition of their newsletter, The Cré News in July 2021. The free publication features the many wonderful events, […]

  The beautiful traditional stonework at Riverside Park, Newport, is the work of Tús Participant Peter Jennings (NTDC) and CE Participant John Turner (Newport Tidy Towns). Working with their host community, Newport Tidy Towns, the two stonemasons crafted the low boundary wall at the park and joined with a team to create a curved seating […]

NTDC were delighted to award a LEADER grant to Borrisoleigh Bottling Ltd., to fund the installation of a laboratory in their production facility in Borrisoleigh. For more information on Borrisoleigh Bottling Ltd., see their website here. The LEADER grant was awarded under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 under the aegis of the Tipperary Local Development Committee and administered […]

Tipperary County Council has launched a new scheme called The Community Activities Fund to support community groups. The total amount of funding available is €199,381 and it is estimated that each grant will be €2000. The scheme is to support community and voluntary groups impacted by Covid-19. This once-off fund will be allocated under the […]

        To mark the 16 Days of Action which starts on the 25th November 2021, Ascend NTDC and the Barnardos TLC KIDZ Project (North Tipperary) were delighted to  host a webinar on Coercive Control with Dr. Emma Katz.  The Prevention, Partnership, & Family Support Dept, Tusla were also present to speak about their […]

NTDC were delighted to award a LEADER grant to Fuchsia Lane Farm (Roran, Terryglass) to support their farm tourism accommodation product upgrade. For more information on Fuchsia Lane Farm, see their website here. The LEADER grant was awarded under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 under the aegis of the Tipperary Local Development Committee and administered through North […]

NTDC were delighted to award a LEADER grant to Cloughjordan House (Cloughjordan) to support their tourism product development. For more information on Cloughjordan House, see their website here. The LEADER grant was awarded under the Rural Development Programme 2014-2020 under the aegis of the Tipperary Local Development Committee and administered through North Tipperary Development Company. Pictured left […]