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Longford County Council is delighted to formally congratulate the Longford groups, Colmcille Broadband Connection Point (BCP), St Joseph’s National School and Scoil Bhríde Glen, who won awards at the first ever national Microsoft Dream Space Showcase. Prize winners from the inaugural Longford Microsoft Dream Space Showcase which was held in Edgeworthstown,

Health News

New Study Identifies Association Between Lower Vitamin D Levels and Inflammation in Older Adults

Ageing experts at Trinity College Dublin and the University of Limerick have shown associations of vitamin D status with C-reactive protein (CRP, a measure of inflammation) in older adults. The study has recently been published in the Journal PLOS ONE and can be read on the publisher’s website. CRP can be a blood measure of inflammation in the […]

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Ambitious Electricity Interconnection Plans as Ireland Aims to Become Net Energy Exporter

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan, has welcomed Cabinet approval of a new policy statement on electricity interconnection which plans to make Ireland central to Europe’s energy future. The proposed plans will see Ireland increase its electricity interconnection capacity and explore new interconnection opportunities with Spain, Belgium

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Rathmore Park in Lusk Officially Opened by Mayor of Fingal

Mayor of Fingal, Councillor Adrian Henchy, officially opened Rathmore Park, the new Town Park for Lusk. Mayor Henchy was joined at the opening by Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly, local Councillors Paul Mulville and Robert O’Donoghue, developers McGarrell Reilly and representatives of the local community. The 7.5 Hectare (20 Acre) Town Park is located on the […]

IDA Ireland Appoints New Head of Life Sciences & Food and Talent, Transformation and Innovation Division

IDA Ireland has appointed Rachel Shelly to the role of Divisional Manager, Life Sciences & Food and Talent, Transformation and Innovation. Shelly will play a key leadership role in IDA as she also joins IDA’s Executive Leadership team. Shelly joined IDA Ireland in 2006 where she spent 5 years based in IDA’s New York office, […]

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Clare County Heritage Plan 2023-2029 – Have Your Say

Clare County Council are preparing the fourth Clare County Heritage Plan for the years 2023-2029. The Council are seeking your views on the key priorities and opportunities for Clare’s heritage over the next six years. The Heritage Plan will address natural, architectural, archaeological and cultural heritage. Why is Clare County Council Developing a Heritage Plan? […]

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Dublin Airport Community Fund Supports Youngballymun’s ‘Play Therapy’ Initiative

Dublin Airport have announced Community Fund support for the ‘Play Therapy’ project in Ballymun, an initiative that resonates deeply with local friends, neighbours, and families. At Dublin Airport, the company understand the profound significance of projects that positively impact neighbours, friends, and families. ‘Play Therapy,’ powered by

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Government Approves Masterplan for National Centre for Research and Remembrance

Government has approved the masterplan for the National Centre for Research and Remembrance campus. The National Centre, which will be located on the site of the former Magdalene Laundry on Sean McDermott Street in Dublin 1, will stand as a site of conscience to honour equally all those who were resident in Industrial Schools, Magdalen […]

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SDCC Select McHugh Group for Rathfarnham Castle Project

After an extensive tender process, South Dublin County Council and The McHugh Group have partnered for an exciting project that will provide a top-class retail/hospitality offering at Rathfarnham Castle Courtyard and Stables. The project aims to deliver a 1,400 square metre retail/hospitality unit adjacent to Rathfarnham Castle. The McHugh group will work with South Dublin

Charles River Laboratories Completes €10m Site Expansion in Ballina

Charles River Laboratories, a global provider of drug discovery and non-clinical development solutions, announced the completion of a €10m expansion of its testing capabilities at its Ballina, Co. Mayo site. The new Nearly Zero Energy Building (NZEB) certified space provides an additional 1,500m2 of lab space and creates up to 70 new skilled roles over […]

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Treats on the Street for Cavan Calling

A carnival of some of the country’s greatest street theatre, comedy, and circus shows will light up the centre of Cavan Town this Saturday, 29 July for the Cavan Calling Street Carnival. Running from 1pm – 6pm in the historic grounds of the Cavan Number 1 School, opposite the bus station, magic will be in […]

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Apocalypse Clown Wins Best Irish Film at 35th Galway Film Fleadh

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is delighted to congratulate all of the projects and filmmakers awarded at the 35th Galway Film Fleadh this year across feature film, documentary and shorts. The festival closed on Sunday, 16th July with its annual awards ceremony, where ‘Apocalypse Clown’ picked up the Best Irish Film award. Directed by George Kane and

Minister for Defence Reviews Progress on Defence Forces Infrastructure Plan

The Tánaiste and Minister for Defence, Micheál Martin visited the Curragh, Co Kildare, to review the impact of the record allocation of €55m towards improving Defence Forces buildings under the Defence Forces Infrastructure Plan. Since the Tánaiste was appointed as Minister for Defence he has visited Barracks across the country, witnessing significant infrastructural

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Official Opening of Mullaghmore Beach Access for All

Sligo County Council, supported by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth are delighted to announce the official opening of the Mullaghmore Beach Access For All. The works comprised of car park resurfacing which facilitated the addition of 4 new disabled car parking spaces. Upgrading works to the 125m path leading from the […]

Rubrik Expands in Ireland with New Cork Office