Month: February 2022

Dublin City Council (DCC) have launched a new Telecoms Unit to accelerate the rollout of digital infrastructure and 5G deployments across the city. The Unit will offer a ‘one stop shop’ service to support the delivery of telecoms both underground (ducting) and over ground (supporting mobile and wireless services). With 5G services expected to facilitate […]

News Tourism

Paul Carty Appointed as Chairperson of Fáilte Ireland

Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport & Media Catherine Martin TD has announced the appointment of Mr. Paul Carty to the position of Chairperson of Fáilte Ireland, the National Tourism Development Authority, with immediate effect. The appointment follows an open competitive process through the Public Appointments Service. Announcing the appointment,

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Commercial Entertainment Capital Grant Scheme to Reopen

The Commercial Entertainment Capital Grant Scheme, which has provided much needed funding for private sector performance venues, will reopen for applications on Tuesday, 1 March 2022. The main features of the scheme are: Grants will be paid to successful applicants as a contribution to the capital costs associated with re-opening after closures due to the […]

Council Partners Housing News

Affordable Homes Applications to Open in South Dublin

Sixteen three-bedroom duplex homes are being offered for sale by South Dublin County Council under a pilot affordable homes purchase arrangement. These homes are being made available for mortgage approved, first-time buyers only. The affordable purchase price to be paid will be linked to applicant(s) income (and savings where relevant) and mortgage capacity – the

Concentrix Expands Irish Operations with 50 Remote Working Opportunities

Concentrix, a leading global provider of customer experience (CX) solutions and technology, has announced the creation of 50 remote working roles. With offices already in Dublin, Belfast and Derry, the expansion will further increase the company’s footprint on the Island of Ireland and underscores the company’s confidence in the skills, talent and ability of the […]

Education News

Cork’s Much Loved Lifelong Learning Festival is Returning for 2022

The 17th Cork Lifelong Learning Festival will take place from Monday 4th to Sunday 10th of April 2022. Cork Lifelong Learning Festival’s organisers have been overwhelmed by a hugely positive response to their call-out for learning events to form part of the week of activities from Monday 4th to Sunday 10th of April. The springtime festival has […]

Culture News

€7m Fund to Develop Community Facilities & Amenities in Rural Areas

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the launch of the 2022 CLÁR programme. CLÁR provides funding for small scale community facilities & amenities projects in rural areas that have experienced significant levels of population decline. Community Groups are encouraged to consider applying for funding for projects such as

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New Bandon Library Official Opens with Technology Access

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan has officially opened the new state-of-the-art Bandon Library. Situated in the heart of Bandon town, the purpose-built facility is home to two 3D printers and is set to open 365 days a year. The library occupies the ground floor of the new Primary Care Centre […]

Flipdish Agrees Deal with French Department Store Galeries Lafayette

Irish tech unicorn Flipdish has agreed a new partnership to develop a bespoke product-ordering solution for the upmarket French department store chain Galeries Lafayette. Flipdish became one of six official home-grown tech unicorns last month following a new $100 million (€87.9m) investment that valued it at $1.25 billion. The new platform will allow Galeries Lafayette to

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Official Launch of Chosen Title for One Dublin One Book 2022

Dublin UNESCO City of Literature are delighted to announce their programme of events for this year’s One Dublin One Book which features ‘NORA: A Love Story of Nora Barnacle and James Joyce’ by Nuala O’Connor (New Island Books), following on from ‘Leonard and Hungry Paul’ by Rónán Hession in 2021. One Dublin One Book aims to encourage everyone in

Environment News

SEAI’s National Heat Study Stresses Immediate Action to Deliver Climate Targets

SEAI have published the National Heat Study, a comprehensive analysis of the options for reaching net zero emissions from the heating sector by 2050. Comprising a series of technical reports analysing heat supply and use across all sectors, the study provides key insights and proposed actions to decarbonise the sector. Crucially it stresses the need for […]

Culture History News

2022 Programme for the Decade of Centenaries Announced

The Taoiseach Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, published online a significant Decade of Centenaries Programme for 2022. The Government allocated €5 million to the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, to support the delivery of the cross-governmental

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Innovate Limerick Call for Tech and Film Delegates for Virtual SXSW Festival 2022

Innovate Limerick and Local Enterprise Office Limerick are continuing their relationship with the SXSW Festival in Austin, Texas with a call out for Tech and Film Delegates to join their virtual delegation for this year’s event. This year the festival is holding a hybrid event from March 11th – 20th and applications are now open […]

Latest Ibec Research Highlights Business Progress on ESG Ambitions

New research published by Ibec, the group that represents Irish business, shows that 60% of companies in Ireland have made progress on their attention on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) initiatives in their organisation, compared with 12 months ago. The findings come as part of Ibec’s annual CEO Survey, capturing the perspectives and predictions of […]

Business Council Partners News

Cork Ranks 1st for Economic Potential in Financial Times

Cork City Council has welcomed the news that Cork City has been awarded 2nd in the overall ranking of this year’s fDi Intelligence European Cities and Regions of the Future 2022/2023 , Small European cities category published by the Financial Times. This year, Cork achieved a higher ranking than cities such as Geneva and Cambridge. Cork […]

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Fáilte Ireland’s Thoroughbred Country Experience Plan Gets Underway at The Curragh Racecourse

The Curragh Racecourse was the setting for a special thoroughbred industry workshop hosted by Fáilte Ireland to kick-start the Thoroughbred Country Destination Experience Development Plan (DEDP). Members of the tourism and thoroughbred industries in Kildare and Tipperary including trainers’ yards, stud farms and jockey schools gathered to commence the implementation

Culture History News

Heritage Ireland 2030 Sets out Strategy for the Protection of Irish Heritage

The Government has approved Heritage Ireland 2030 , a cross-Government Strategic Policy for Heritage that sets out a framework for the protection, conservation, promotion and management of Ireland’s heritage for the next decade and beyond. The Strategy lays out a roadmap for the best possible future for Irish heritage with a joined up approach at government, stakeholder

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Mayo Day – Home To Where The Heart Is

Mayo Day returns in what is set to be the largest Mayo Day flagship event to date. ‘Home to where the Heart is’ will see the County Town transformed into a hive of Mayo Day celebration and artistic wonderment with something for all the family and for all age groups. Returning for the 8th year on its […]

New Member to the Board of the Workplace Relations Commission Appointed