Tipp FM

Tipp FM broadcasts a broad-format commercial radio service primarily targeting all adults aged 15+,with a particular focus on 25+ year olds, in County Tipperary. This mix of programming has been well received by the Tipperary listening public, as evidenced by the station consistently being the most listened to in the County in consecutive JNLR reports. We operate with a community-based broadcasting philosophy and are proud that we provide a valuable public service at a local level. Our programming output is professional, local and relevant.
We inform and entertain through a unique mix of news and current affairs output combined with a broad variety of music and specialist programming. Our output is unashamedly focused on Tipperary and its people and as a result places particular focus on sport and specialist music, for which there is particular passion in the County.
We are passionate about Tipperary and proud of the unique role we play in life in the County.

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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 30 – 100 million Trees

This week Tipp FM looked at: The 100 Million Trees Project to see 100 million Native Irish Trees planted very densely in small areas (from 0.1 to 0.25 acre or 4,356sq ft to 10,890sq ft – equal to one to two basketball courts) all over Ireland[...]

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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 30 – 100 million Trees

This week Tipp FM looked at The 100 Million Trees Project and how people in Tipperary can get involved. For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am.[...]

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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 29 – Recycling Christmas

This weeks episode from Tipp FM looked at how best to recycle your christmas waste in the premier county For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday from 9.50am  [...]

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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 28 – Duckweed

This week Tipp FM looked at a little known plant called Duckweed and how it could be a key aid to farmers in the years ahead. Did you know…

  • Duckweed is a native species to Ireland
  • It’s an aquatic plant that can double[...]

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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 28 – Duckweed

This week Tipp FM spoke to a local farmer, Daniel Long about how Duckweed could be a solution for farmers in the years ahead. For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am.[...]

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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 29 – Recycling Christmas

This week Tipp FM looked at: Recycling all that Christmas waste  Christmas is one of the biggest occasions across the globe for waste generation, with Ireland expected to produce 100,000 tonnes of packaging waste this year.  A recent survey by repak.ie of 1,000 people concluded that 92% of[...]

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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 27 – A Sustainable Christmas

  The excesses of Christmas will lead to a huge amount of food waste and additional recycling once again this year.

  • By gifting responsibly you can avoid quite a bit of this waste – give a voucher instead of a physical present
  • Gift an experience
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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 27 – A Sustainable Christmas

This week Tipp FM looked at ways of having a more sustainable Christmas this year. For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am[...]

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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 26 – Energy Upgrade Grants

Did you know? There are a number of ways to plan and manage your home energy upgrade and grant applications. Individual Energy Upgrade Grants for homeowners and private landlords who want: 

  • individual energy upgrades
  • to manage their own[...]

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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 26 – Energy Upgrade Grants

This week Tipp FM looked at how to upgrade the efficiency of our homes with the SEAI. For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am.  [...]

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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 25 – FarmGen

Did you know…

  • Installing Solar Panels in farms is becoming more accessible in Ireland.
  • Two of the country's biggest co-ops Dairygold and Tírlán have announced a partnership with the renewable energy solutions programme FarmGen to help[...]

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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 25 – FarmGen

This week Tipp FM looked at the Farm Gen Scheme and how it's helping Irish Dairy farmers to operate more sustainably. For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am.[...]

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November 26, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 24 – Clean Air for Schools

This week Tipp FM looked at Clean air week and cars idling outside of schools During October and November 2023 Green-Schools Travel Officers and local students conducted vehicle idling surveys (engines running while stationary) with over 100 schools across the country.[...]

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November 26, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 24 – Clean Air Week for Schools

This week Tipp FM looked at the clean air week for schools campaign. For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 4.50pm.  [...]

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November 26, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Tips 23 – Carbon Credits

Did you know…

  • A carbon market allows investors and corporations to trade both carbon credits and carbon offsets simultaneously. This mitigates the environmental crisis, while also creating new market opportunities.
  • New challenges nearly always produce new markets, and[...]

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November 26, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Episode 23 – Carbon Credits

This week's episode focuses on Carbon Credits - what are they and how do they work - listen back as we talk to Brendan Guildea and find out all about them. For more in this series, listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am.[...]

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January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 22 – Food Waste Charter

One third of all food produced for human consumption is wasted generating up to 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions and up to two thirds of this waste comes from businesses. But reducing food waste in your business can save you money and reduce your carbon emissions.

January 22, 2024

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 22 – Food Waste Charter

In this episode of Ours To Protect Tipp FM looked at food waste in local businesses and an appeal for food and drink businesses in County Tipperary to sign up for the Food Waste Charter to help reduce wastage along the supply chain. For more in this series[...]

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November 13, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 21 – Cycle Right

This week Tipp FM looked at the bicycle and how getting more people on two wheels can impact positively on the environment.   Did you know… Cycling is a much more flexible form of transport as you don't have to work[...]

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November 13, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 21 – Cycle Right

On Ours to Protect this week Pat Murphy chatted with Ray and Tina Clarke from Ray C Sports. They operate out of Clonmel and backed by Cycling Ireland they operate the Cycle Right project in schools across Tipperary.[...]

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November 13, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 20 – Ash Dieback

Did you know…

  • Ash dieback is a serious disease of ash trees caused by the invasive fungal pathogen Hymenoscyphus fraxineus
  • The pathogen originates in Asia and was brought to Europe in the[...]

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November 13, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 20 – Ash Dieback

This week Tipp FM looked at ash dieback in the country and what we can do to reduce it’s impact.  For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 5.50pm[...]

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November 13, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 19 – Sustainable potted plants

TREE SELECTION & PLANTING “The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second-best time is now.” Selecting and planting trees for your site is one of life’s great pleasures but preparation is key. “Start with[...]

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November 13, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 19 – Sustainable potted plants

Listen back to this week's episode as we find out about local Nursery Perenia produced a million trees and potted plants last year and is looking to expand their operation over the next 12 months. Owner John Walsh has given us some advice on planting ourselves: For more[...]

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November 13, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 18 – Hemp Farming

Did you know... There has been a recent surge of interest in hemp production globally. Industrial hemp can be legally grown in Ireland under licence from the Department of Health for a range of uses, including fibre, food and feed. The varieties of[...]

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November 13, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 18 – Hemp Farming

This week's episode we find out about hemp Farming and why it could be the future of Irish Agriculture. For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 5.50pm[...]

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November 13, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 17 – Tipp Barn Owl Project

This week Tipp FM looked at “Protecting the Barn Owl amid the development of the Roads Network.” Did you know... That Tipperary is one of three counties which are considered the stronghold of the Barn Owl, an iconic species in Ireland. The Barn Owl is an[...]

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November 13, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 17 – Tipp Barn Owl Project

Listen back to this week's episode as we find out all about the Tipp Barn Owl Project which has been in operation since the early 90's and was born from a Primary school project that was undertaken by pupils in Ballycahill Primary school. For more in this series listen in[...]

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October 23, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 16 – A Climate Action Plan for Tipperary

This week Tipp FM got the insight into Tipperary County Council’s Climate Action Plan for 2024 – 2029.   The local authority has just published its draft plan with submissions being sought from the public until November 6th More

October 23, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 16 – A Climate Action Plan for Tipperary

Listen back to this week's episode as Tipp FM spoke with Clare Lee to get some insight to the Tipperary County Council’s Climate Action Plan for 2024 – 2029. For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am[...]

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September 26, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 15 – Food Miles

FOOD MILES Food Miles represent the distance your food travels from where it is grown to where it is eaten. Scarce energy is used to transport food over these long distances, not to mention the carbon dioxide being released into the atmosphere. Did you[...]

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September 26, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 15 – Milk Vending Machines!

Listen back to this weeks episode from Tipp FM as we figure out a novel way to address rising transport costs - with Milk Vending Machines! For more in this series listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am[...]

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September 26, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 13 – Sustainable Travel

  Did you know…

    • Compared to cars and airplanes, trains emit between 66 and 75 percent fewer carbon emissions. 
  • The most recent EPA report, released in July, showed that Ireland's national greenhouse[...]

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September 26, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 13 – Sustainable Travel

This week Tipp FM spoke to Sinn Féin's spokesperson on Climate Action Darren O'Rourle about policies for a more sustainable life, focusing on rail travel... For more in this series, listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am[...]

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September 26, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 11 – Alternative Energy in the Hospitality Sector

  The hospitality sector has been badly hit in recent years with the impact of Covid and increasing energy costs.  Hotel Minella on the banks of the River Suir in Clonmel has taken steps to tackle both issues with alternative energy sources and branching out into new[...]

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September 26, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 11 – Alternative Energy in the Hospitality Sector

  This week on Ours to Protect Tipp FM looked at how a business which uses large amounts of electricity has coped with increasing costs as well as taking a more green approach. The Minella Hotel in Clonmel has installed[...]

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August 28, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 10 – Petals & Paper

  This week Tipp FM shined a light on an innovative Tipp business! Nenagh artist Shirley McLoughney is turning trash to treasure by craft beautiful stationary items and cards from anything from old coffee cups, old feed bags, discarded cardboard and anything she can[...]

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August 28, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 10 – Petals & Paper

This week Tipp FM shined a light on an innovative Tipp business! Nenagh artist Shirley McLoughney is turning trash to treasure by crafting beautiful stationery items and cards from anything from old coffee cups, old feed bags, discarded cardboard and anything she can get her hands[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 9 – Shannon Estuary Taskforce

This week, Tipp FM learns more the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce.   Did you know? The Programme for Government committed to supporting the Shannon Estuary and surrounding area through the establishment of a Taskforce to evaluate the economic development[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 9 – Shannon Estuary Taskforce

Listen back to this weeks episode as Tipp FMs Sheils chats to Barry O'Sullivan about the work of the Shannon Estuary Economic Taskforce and its implications for climate action in the area. For more in this series, listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 8 – Water Issues

  This week Tipp FM looked at the possibility that climate change could be behind our problems with water.  As thousands of households in Tipperary grapple with rolling boil water notices and outages, one expert believes we never recovered from the drought of[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 8 – Water Issues

Listen back to this week's episode from Tipp FM Ours to Protect Series. As thousands of households across Tipperary deal with more boil water notices, outages and disruptions to services, we discover is climate change is at the heart of our ongoing problems with water. Mick Hogan[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 7 – Inland Fishing in Ireland

This week Tipp FM looked at the world of fishing and an anglers’ love for the River The joy of Fishing - Did you know…

  • Work is on-going from Inland Fisheries Ireland to use[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 7 – Inland Fishing in Ireland

Listen back as Tipp FM look at the impact of Inland fishing and angling in Tipperary. For more in this series, listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 6 – Con Traas

Listen back to this weeks episode from Tipp FM as they look at Con Traas business and how climate change and biodiversity impact on a local fruit growing business. For more in this series, listen in to Tipp FM every Monday at 9.50am[...]

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August 6, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 6 – How climate change impacts local business

  TIP SHEET:   This week Tipp FM looked at how climate change and biodiversity impacts on a local fruit growing business.   Did you know…   Having fruit on the supermarket shelf out of season leaves a major carbon footprint as it[...]

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July 25, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 5 – Agriculture

Listen back to Tipp FMs episode as they discuss how Agriculture in the country has an important role to play in the quality of our water.  Farmers in Ireland have expressed their concerns about the possible changes to the county's nitrates derogation. And a[...]

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July 25, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 5 – Agriculture

This week Tipp FM looked at water quality and the ongoing nitrates derogation issue facing Irish Farmers... Did you know…

  • Under the EU Nitrates directive, farmers are limited to the number of livestock they can have[...]

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July 7, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 4 – Tipperary Designers combating Fast Fashion

The conversation around the environment, climate change, and global warming is one that extends itself to our clothing choices. Fast-fashion garments are often made from synthetic materials like polyester and nylon derived from fossil fuels, which are not biodegradable and can release harmful chemicals into the[...]

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July 7, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 4 – Ideas on how to combat Fast Fashion

  This week, Tipp FM learns more about slow fashion practices and why ditching fast fashion brands is the way to a more environmentally friendly world.   Did you know?   -The world produces 92 million tons of textile waste every year.   More

July 3, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 3 – The Importance of Nature Reserves

On this week’s Ours to Protect we look at the importance of nature reserves and why we need to allocate more space for such reserves in Ireland. Reporter Alison Hyland travelled out to Lough Derryvilla outside Thurles to visit the reserve there which is a shining example[...]

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July 3, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tips 3 – The Importance of Nature Reserves

Did you know…

  • That not only are bees on the decline but many species of bird are also on the decline. Not only that but the native hare is also in danger.
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June 22, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 2 – Sustainable Schools

Listen back to Tipp FM's Pat Murphy report from  Bunscoil na Cathrach, a new amalgamated primary school in Cahir and hear him chat with principle Brendan Horan about the innovative use of solar panels, adaptive lighting that changes based on natural light levels and their underground rain water[...]

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June 22, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Tip Sheet 2 – Sustainable Schools

This week Tipp FM looked at the impact of the merging of two primary schools in Tipperary to form Bunscoil na Cathrach in Cahir.  A modern school and building that would take in modern considerations – like the environment.   Did you know…  Bunscoil na[...]

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June 15, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Weekly Episode 1 – Focus on Electric Cars

  Interested in sustainable transport? Listen back to Tipp Today and hear the next episode in 'Ours To Protect', the series on climate and climate change in Ireland. In this weeks episode, Sheila Naughton speaks to Easy Go CEO Chris Kelly about the growth of popularity in Electric Cars across the county of[...]

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June 12, 2023

TITLE: Tipp FM – Episode 1 – The Panel

Join Fran Curry and panel as they discuss Ours to Protect on Tipp FM and three aspects of climate change and climate action; Agriculture in the era of climate change, Sustainable Transport and Personal Responsibility. Members of the panel include, Paul McCarthy - Pharmacologist, Green Party Member & Electric Car owner; Noel Buckley[...]

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