This year Heritage Week in Sligo has been a great success! The event took place from Saturday, August 14th to Sunday, August 22nd 2021 and was coordinated by The Heritage Council and Local Authority Heritage Officers. In response to public health guidelines relating to COVID-19, National Heritage Week moved away from in person events only, […]
Day: 24 August 2021
Mayo-based sustainable clothing brand, Pure Clothing, has launched a fully circular economy. Pure Clothing, based in Ballina, was founded by local students Peter Timlin (Ballina) and Richard Grimes from Enniscrone in May 2020. The company quickly went viral on the video-posting app Tik Tok showcasing the pair’s journey to setting up the company and their […]
Problematic statues, gender history in Ireland, and why we’re obsessed with death: Dublin Festival of History announces its 2021 programme. The free festival will run from 20th September until 10th October, with a mix of in-person and online events. What does the recent Mother and Baby Homes Report tell us about gender history in Ireland […]
Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan T.D. has welcomed the next stage in testing hydrogen buses in Ireland as part of the Department of Transport’s Low Emission Bus Trial. Following the testing of a single-deck hydrogen fuel-cell bus last November, a new hydrogen fuel cell electric double-deck bus will now be tested on Wednesday 25th & […]
The search is on for Clare’s top young community leaders following the launch of the sixth annual Clare Garda Division Youth Awards, sponsored by Shannon Group. The awards seek to identify inspirational young leaders and one youth group in recognition of their voluntary work and personal achievements. All award nominees and winners are aged between […]