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Kildare County Council has formally launched a hedgerow appraisal survey on the condition of hedgerows in County Kildare. The survey launch coincided with celebrations and events marking Hedgerow Week 2023. Findings from the survey, which is titled ‘County Kildare Hedgerow Appraisal Survey 2022’, were presented to the public, at an event in Newbridge Library. As […]

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Ireland’s Total Energy Demand Increased By Almost 5% in 2022

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) published the Final Energy Balance for 2022 which shows that Ireland’s total energy demand increased by almost 5% last year. SEAI says that the increase was mostly driven by a continued rebound of transport activity post COVID. A more significant increase was avoided through a reduction in household […]

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New Energy Cooperation Agreements Between Ireland and the UK

Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, signed two new Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) for energy cooperation between Ireland and the UK with Claire Coutinho, the UK Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) which will increase cooperation for developing offshore […]

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Ongar Barnhill Road Brings New Opportunity to Area

Fingal County Council has appointed BAM Civil Ltd. as contractor for the construction of the Ongar Barnhill Road with the sod-turning happening. The Ongar-Barnhill Road in Dublin 15 is a long-standing objective of Fingal County Council. This new high quality transportation corridor will significantly improve accessibility for sustainable and active travel modes in this

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Irish Electromobility Company EVHACS Announces €1m Seed Investment Secured

Irish technology and manufacturing company EVHACS announced that it has secured a €1m investment following a successful seed round. EVHACS is an Irish Company supported by Enterprise Ireland with a patent-pending technology that uniquely combines electric car charging with heat pumps, air conditioners and refrigeration units. The technology seeks to contribute to lowering

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National Women’s Enterprise Day Regional Event Returns To Cork

Cork County Council’s Local Enterprise Office North and West is delighted to welcome the return of the Southwest’s National Women’s Enterprise Day Regional Event to Cork for 2023. Taking place on Thursday October 19th, at the Dunmore House Hotel in Clonakilty, National Women’s Enterprise Day is Ireland’s largest female enterprise event. Covering the Cork and […]

Sandyford Business District Calls on Government to Alleviate Business Costs and Develop Infrastructure to Grow Ireland’s Economy

Ireland’s largest Business Improvement District, Sandyford Business District (SBID) has released its pre-Budget 2024 submission. The submission has called on Government to address inflationary pressures facing enterprises and to invest in sustainable environmental, transport and digital solutions for businesses to ensure Ireland remains a competitive economy on the world

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New Irish TV Channel ‘Cúla4’ Goes Live

Minister Catherine Martin TD officially launched TG4’s new Irish language tv channel for children and young people, Cúla4. Speaking about the launch, Minister Martin said, “I am delighted to be in Galway today to launch the first ever dedicated Irish language children’s channel. The launch of a dedicated Irish language children’s channel gives TG4 the […]

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Experience the Thrill of the 2023 Dublin City Liffey Odyssey Event

Dublin City Council and Dublin City Sport & Wellbeing Partnership (DCSWP) are delighted to launch the 2023 Dublin City Liffey Odyssey Event, which will take place on Sunday, 17 September 2023 @12pm. The Liffey Odyssey is a paddling event on the river Liffey starting on the outskirts of Dublin City and continuing through the heart […]

Minister Richmond Announces 100 Employment Permits for Lineworkers

Neale Richmond, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail, has introduced a new quota of General Employment Permits for lineworkers. 100 permits have been approved to help relieve the pressure on the ESB Networks’ overhead line framework contractors. Minister Richmond said, “I am delighted to announce a quota of 100 General Employment Permits for […]

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Limerick’s 1973 Hurling Champions Reunite for New Exhibition ‘Limerick’s All-Ireland Glory 1887-2023’

Limerick Museum, in collaboration with Limerick GAA, is excited to announce the official opening of ‘Limerick’s All-Ireland Glory 1887-2023’. This exhibition, curated by Dr. Matthew Potter, Curator of Limerick Museum, and Meadhbh Nolan from Limerick Libraries, pays tribute to the rich history of Limerick’s Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) and spotlights

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Screen Ireland to Host Sing Street Screening Event for Culture Night 2023

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is delighted to host a special screening of Sing Street (2016) for Culture Night 2023, bringing the film back to very location it was set and shot in – Synge Street CBS. The event will launch Screen Ireland’s A Place in Our Story – a series of events for the Irish public marking 30 years of a national

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Celebrating Ireland and France Campaign Announced

The Tánaiste, Minister for Foreign Affairs and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin, and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, have launched a promotional and consular campaign to celebrate and deepen ties between Ireland and France to coincide with the Rugby World Cup. The campaign will include high-quality, digital and

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Latest Dublin Economic Monitor Depicts Broad Benefits of Economic Growth

The latest Dublin Economic Monitor (DEM), published by the four Dublin Local Authorities, shows that business and economic activity in the region remains strong, to the benefit of multiple sectors and the Capital’s labour market. The Dublin S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) remained in expansion mode in Q2 2023. A PMI reading of 54.9 […]

Westermo Opens New Dublin Site With Expansion of 50 New Jobs

Westermo formally opened its new site in Dublin and announced plans for continued growth in Ireland, expanding capacity and adding a range of highly skilled engineering, research, and supply chain positions, along with a broad range of additional support roles. The expansion of Westermo’s R&D and Supply Chain Centres of Excellence in Dublin includes […]

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Culture Night Returns to Wicklow

By Ryan Harmon 8 September 2023

Culture Night in County Wicklow to set to be the biggest and best yet this September, with events planned around the county. Visit Baltinglass on Culture Night for a fun filled night of music and creativity. Enjoy a special outdoor concert featuring Jerry Fish along with a stellar line-up of local musicians and singers including Mark Caplice, […]