Month: February 2020

Five half day Climate Action workshops for South County Dublin communities These three hour workshops for individuals and community groups in South County Dublin will help communities better understand the need for climate action at a local level and build local climate knowledge in the community.. To book a place on one of the workshops […]

News

Tallaght Town Centre Local Area Plan

Following input of residents, community organisations, businesses and public bodies on the Draft Tallaght LAP, the elected members of South Dublin County Council resolved to make the Tallaght Local Area Plan, with amendments, on 23rd January 2020. As some of the amendments to the Draft Local Area Plan were deemed to be material alterations of […]

Housing News

Housing Adaption Grants, Housing Aid for Older People Grants and Mobility Aid Grants

Wicklow County Council is inviting applications for funding under the terms of the Housing Adaption Grants, Housing Aid for Older People Grants and Mobility Aid Grants. Funding will be allocated to applicants on the basis of the following priorities: Priority One: Applicants who are terminally ill or mainly dependent on family or a carer, or […]

Culture Feature News Tourism

St Patrick’s Festival 13th-17th March 2020

Ireland’s biggest annual Festival reveals Five Great Days and Nights celebrating the Nation’s Treasures 13-17 March 2020, Dublin. The programme for the National St. Patrick’s Festival, 13-17 March 2020, Dublin, was unveiled today by the Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin, Tom Brabazon. With the theme SEODA – Treasures from Ireland, the Festival will celebrate Ireland’s […]

Education News

National Library Open Day to launch tomorrow at Coolock Library

The first ever National Library Open Day will be launched tomorrow, Thursday February 13th at Coolock Library, during the official reopening of the state-of-the-art Library. Deputy Lord Mayor of Dublin, Tom Brabazon will be attendance at the launch, along with more than 200 people from the local community. The National Library Open Day will take […]

News

Nominations Now Open for Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards 2020

Nominations are now open for the 2020 Tip O’Neill Irish Diaspora Awards. The awards recognise groups or individuals that have excelled in their field, while honouring their contribution to Ireland and its Diaspora. Donegal County Council continues to celebrate and forge links with the Irish Diaspora with a unique awards ceremony which takes place in Donegal […]

Education Housing News

New Report Sets Out Vision for Future of Kilmainham and Inchicore

A new, government-commissioned report sets out a plan to develop a “sustainable community” in the Kilmainham-Inchicore area. The Department of Housing, Planning and Local Government commissioned it to “identify the needs of Inchicore-Kilmainham from a strategic social and community perspective”, the report says. Jack Nolan, a retired Garda assistant commissioner, met with

Feature News

A new design for Howth Old Courthouse as refurbishment works begins

The Old Courthouse of Howth is set to have a new look as refurbishments on the historic structure on Harbour Road are underway and set to continue over the next few months. Fingal County Council’s Economic, Enterprise and Tourism Development Department has appointed Tolmac Construction Ltd as the main contractor for the refurbishment of the […]

News Transport

Works to commence on Stillorgan Road Cycle Scheme

By admin 11 February 2020

Construction works are due to commence in early March on the upgrade of a cycle route on Stillorgan Road near University College Dublin. This scheme extends from the junction with The Rise to the pedestrian footbridge midway between the Fosters Avenue junction and Belfield flyover. Stillorgan Road is a key route in the city linking Bray […]

Education News

Cork City Council Sports Capital Grant Scheme 2020

By admin 11 February 2020

Please note that the Sports Capital Grant Scheme 2020 is now open for applications. The scheme, which is open to local voluntary sporting organisations and clubs, is aimed at providing grant aid to projects that are directly related to enhancing facilities and must be of a capital nature. A sum of €400,000 has been provided […]

Environment News

New waste prevention initiative unveiled in Limerick

By admin 11 February 2020

Limerick City and County Council is delighted to welcome a new waste prevention initiative to Limerick. The 2GoCup is Ireland’s first deposit and return scheme for hot beverage cups which so far has saved over 2.5 million single use cups. Since arriving in Limerick, the 2GoCup is being used in Limerick City and County Council’s Nourish […]

Feature News Transport

North West Greenway Network’s ‘Light Your Bike’ campaign returns

The North West Greenway Network is organising another week of bike light set giveaway sessions to promote the use of lights while cycling on the roads. Following on from its hugely successful campaign in December 2019, the follow-up sessions are scheduled as follows: -Tank & Skinny’s café, Muff, on Tuesday 18 February; -Guildhall Square in […]

Feature News

Spectacular Sinn Féin Victory on the First Count with Huge Surpluses

Sinn Féin candidates stormed to a series of spectacular victories in general election counts last night, reshaping Ireland’s political landscape as party leaders begin to turn their attention to how the next government might be formed. The party won 24.5 percent of the votes, which is 10.7 percent more than in the previous election. Fianna […]

News

All Ireland Community and Council Awards – Saturday 15th, February 2020 in Croke Park Stadium

Now in its 14th year, the 2020 All Ireland Community and Council Awards presented by IPB Insurance and LAMA will take place on Saturday 15th, February 2020 in Croke Park Stadium. These awards recognise and celebrate community and councils working together. They provide a great opportunity to highlight and celebrate the work done within our communities, […]

News

Orange wind warning issued for Storm Ciara