Healthy Ireland & Healthy Tipperary
The first Healthy Ireland Fund was launched in 2016 to support implementing project activities that contribute to the National Framework for Improved Health and Wellbeing. The Department of Health has approved four rounds of the funds since 2016.
Rounds 1-3 focused on the implementation of project activities or actions delivered locally by Local Authorities, Children and Young People’s Services Committees and their local partner organisations and administered funding for national actions.
Round 4 is centred around an outcome-based approach delivered by the Local Authorities only. This marks a substantial advancement in the journey towards a healthier Ireland. The Healthy Ireland Fun Round 4 is grounded on five core components which makes it unique from other rounds. These core components include:
Outcome-based approach: Focus on clear, measurable results instead of just tracking the progress of activities and outputs.
Healthy Ireland Fund Local Strategy: 2022-2025 strategy developed by each Local Authority that demonstrates their plan to achieved the selected outcomes.
Annual Activities Workplan: A new introduction to the fund that assists with project planning and implementation. This gives the Local Authority an opportunity to adjust for change in their planned activities, if necessary, to meet the needs of those accessing the activities, and to achieve the desired outcome.
Partnership Approach: Ensures effective involvement and coordination of both national and local stakeholders in the planning and delivery of outcomes, outputs, and activities.
Healthy County Coordinator post: Standardised and streamlined to full-time post in every Local Authority.
Healthy Tipperary Initiatives
In 2025, Healthy Tipperary in partnership with local organisations and stakeholders are supporting a host of health promoting activities for children, adults, and older adults in communities right across Tipperary. Activities include: Physical Activity Programmes, Social Activities, Training, Mental Health Supports, Workshops, Events, Healthy Eating, SunSmart, Sexual Health and more.
For further information on Healthy Ireland and Healthy Tipperary, please contact Eóin Kaar, Healthy County Co-ordinator for Tipperary: eoin.kaar@tipperarycoco.ie
