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Cork Celebrates its ‘Latin Rebel’ with Colombian Ambassador Visit

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The Colombian Ambassador to Ireland will help Cork celebrate one of the city’s unsung heroes, General Daniel Florence O’Leary, during ‘Daniel Florence O’Leary Day’ this Saturday. Daniel Florence O’Leary’s impact on the political history of Latin American is widely recognised at the highest levels nationally and globally.  O’Leary, as aide de camp to Símon Bolívar […]
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‘Full steam ahead’ at official launch of Wainfest 2019

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It was full steam ahead for Wainfest 2019 as Cathaoirleach Nicholas Crossan, along with pupils from St Eunan’s Primary School Raphoe launched this year’s programme at Oakfield Park on Tuesday (17th September). Wainfest is Donegal’s Children’s Arts and Book Festival, which is developed each year by the energetic and inspirational team at Donegal County Council’s […]
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Minister Heather Humphrey’s Announces Winners of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur Awards

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MINISTER HEATHER HUMPHREYS ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF IRELAND’S BEST YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS A 34 year old former accountant was named Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) for 2019 at today’s awards ceremony in Dublin.  Sharon Cunningham, co-founder of Shorla Pharma, who are supported by Local Enterprise Office Tipperary, took home the top award at today’s event after
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European Mobility Week 16-20 September

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EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK is focusing on ‘safe walking and cycling’ and the ways active mobility can benefit our health, environment, and bank balances. The Transport and Mobility Forum will be holding 3 great events on Friday 20th September to show how Cork City and County are moving towards more low-carbon, active mobility.  Tickets for all […]
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Councils Back Meet the Buyer Event

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Recently a large number of food producers such as restaurant owners, supermarket groups, and chefs gathered at the Limerick Institute of Technology to participate in the Meet the Buyer Event. This event, which hosted more than 75 up and coming businesses, allows participants to pitch their ideas to the top trade buyers from Ireland, Northern […]
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Cork City Council Meeting Goes Paperless

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For the first time ever tonight, Cork City Council’s monthly meetings will be paperless as all council documentation is to be presented in electronic format only. Previously, councillors received their agenda, council reports, information and responses to individual councillor questions in a bundle known colloquially as ‘the council pack’.  Instead, councillors and
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60th International Liffey Descent descends on Lucan

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Ireland’s iconic canoe marathon race, the Liffey Descent, celebrates the 60th race this year and the international event takes place this Saturday 14 September making its way down the river through Lucan in South Dublin. Paddlers will test their skills as they negotiate 10 weirs and 1 portage along the 32 kilometre stretch of the […]
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South Dublin County Council has today published its Climate Change Action Plan

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Dublin’s climate is changing and this poses significant risks and challenges to all of those living in the region. In response to this, South Dublin County Council has produced the Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024 in association with Codema (Dublin’s Energy Agency) and the Dublin Metropolitan Climate Action Regional Office (CARO). The Climate Change Action […]
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MATCH-UP “Race Against Rob” – 20th September 2019

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The role of modal Interchange to foster low carbon mobility. MATCH-UP focuses on the optimisation of travel hubs – that is the places where people change between low carbon transport modes – Walking/Cycling, Public Transport, Rail Transport and Green Vehicles.  This project aims to improve these interchanges at local level to improve public transport by […]
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New Community Planned for South Dublin County

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A new community planned for South Dublin County on the lands that make up the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone has recently been approved by An Bord Pleanála, subject to modifications. The land, comprising approximately 280 hectares, is located between the established communities of Lucan, Clondalkin and Liffey Valley. The lands have been designated by the […]