Month: September 2021

The Minister of State with responsibility for Disability, Anne Rabbitte T.D, announced her support for the ‘Make Way Day’ campaign taking place on Friday 24 September 2021. This is a Disability Federation Ireland (DFI) led initiative, working in collaboration with local government, the voluntary sector and the Roads Policing Unit of An Garda Síochána. ‘Make […]

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National Women’s Enterprise Day Open for Kerry’s Entrepreneurs

Female entrepreneurs and budding businesswomen from across Kerry are being encouraged to look to the future and register for this year’s National Women’s Enterprise Day after the line-up for the event was announced. The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) initiative, now in its 15th year, will be hosted by founder and broadcaster Aine Kerr. Traditionally National Women’s

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Cork City Lord Mayor’s Community & Heritage Virtual Concert

This year’s Cork City Lord Mayor’s Community & Heritage Virtual Concert, a compilation of footage from the past decade’s concerts at City Hall, will take place virtually on Saturday, October 2. Exploring the themes of movies and musicals, it will feature talented community music groups such as the Barrack Street Band, the Voices of Cork […]

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Awards Recognise Higher Education Institutions’ Innovative Societal Contributions

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced five performance funding awards totalling €5 million to higher education institutions in recognition of their innovative programmes and societal contributions to help create a better society. Each award is valued at €1 million, and they were determined on the basis of

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DLR County Council Launches Tully Park Phase 2

An Cathaoirleach of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown (DLR) County Council, Lettie McCarthy, Interim Chief Executive Tom McHugh, Director of Services Anne Devine and Sarah McCullough, Project Manager – Landscape were on hand with Niall McElwaine from Clonmel Enterprises on Wednesday 22nd September to mark the launch of the construction of Tully Park Phase 2 within the Cherrywood […]

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Top 10 Start-Ups on the Rise in Ireland

Over the past year and a half, professionals across Ireland have been pushed to reevaluate the way they live and work in the wake of the pandemic. With economic recovery starting to happen at different paces across industries, many professionals are looking for something new, asking themselves: “What’s next?” Therefore, here are the top 10 start-ups […]

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Department of Justice Fireworks Awareness Raising Campaign 2021

Minister for Justice, Heather Humphreys TD, has launched the Department of Justice Fireworks Awareness Raising Campaign for 2021 in collaboration with the ISPCA, Dublin Fire Brigade and An Garda Síochána at the Dublin Fire Brigade Training Centre. This year’s annual campaign emphasises that fireworks are illegal because they are dangerous and urges people not to […]

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Dublin City Social Enterprise Award Winners Share €50,000 fund

Dublin City Council would like to announce that 8 local social enterprises have been awarded funding and supports at the Dublin City Social Enterprise Awards. These social enterprises are actively working to address important issues and achieve a social, societal or environmental impact, rather than maximising profits for owners or shareholders. The issues that the […]

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Integer to Construct New Innovation and Manufacturing Facility in Galway

By Ryan Harmon 22 September 2021

Integer Holdings Corporation, a leading medical device outsource (MDO) manufacturer, has announced it will further expand its presence in Galway, Ireland, with the construction of a new Medical Device Innovation and Manufacturing facility in the Parkmore East area of Galway. This new facility is required to meet increased demand for regional research, development and

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Postgraduate Diploma in Circular Economy and Recycling Technologies Launching in Trinity College Dublin

By Ryan Harmon 22 September 2021

In January 2022, Trinity College Dublin is delighted to launch a new blended Postgraduate Diploma course in Circular Economy and Recycling Technologies. The programme, funded by the HEA’s Human Capital Initiative, is designed to provide graduates with the priority skills and critical knowledge needed for the circular economy area. For this reason,

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Fáilte Ireland Hosts First In-Person Conference to Announce Ireland Open for Business Tourism

Fáilte Ireland will host the first in-person business conference since the easing of restrictions to announce Ireland is open for business tourism. Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin TD will officially open the in-person industry event in The Convention Centre Dublin at 2pm today. She will be joined by Fáilte Ireland CEO Paul Kelly who will […]

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Launch of WiFi4EU Zones Across Donegal

Minister for Rural & Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, officially launched the WiFi4EU network in Ballybofey at the Balor Theatre in Donegal. The WiFi4EU network is a Pan European network of free Wi-Fi zones across Europe designed to increase connectivity in public spaces across the member states. Funded by the EU Commission through a voucher […]

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€1.5 million Funding Announced for SVP and Protestant Aid

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien TD, have announced over €1.5 million of funding to St Vincent de Paul (SVP) and Protestant Aid. St Vincent de Paul is to receive funding of €1.41 million, while Protestant Aid is receiving […]

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AstraZeneca to Invest $360m in New Dublin Manufacturing Facility

Tánaiste & Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD and IDA Ireland have welcomed the announcement by global pharmaceutical and biotechnology company AstraZeneca that it is to invest $360m in a new manufacturing facility in Dublin, creating 100 jobs. The new facility will be located at the 41 acre Alexion Campus in College […]

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Fáilte Ireland’s Urban Animation Investment Scheme to Transform Cities and Towns

Public art, light installations and performance spaces to transform cities and towns under Fáilte Ireland’s Urban Animation Investment Scheme. Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin TD and Fáilte Ireland have announced the locations where projects of scale will be developed that will transform and re-imagine urban spaces. Following a competitive process, the pilot €5

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Kildare County Council Supports ‘Make Way Day’ Campaign

Every corner of Ireland will be put to the test for basic access facilities and obstacles on Friday, September 24th when the Make Way Day campaign returns, with a testing twist! The campaign, organised by the Disability Federation of Ireland (DFI), will test the local access facilities and obstacles via an online survey that participants can […]

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St Anne’s Park Community Archaeology Pilot Programme Launches

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce the launch of a new community pilot programme aimed at giving people an opportunity to learn all about the diverse archaeology of Dublin City. St Anne’s Park Community Archaeology Pilot Programme was officially launched on Saturday 18th September, 2021 by the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alison Gilliland. This exciting day included

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Management Consultancy Gate One Launches in Ireland