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New Report by Daft.ie Shows Rents Up by 5.7% in 2024

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A recent report published by property listings website Daft.ie reveals that advertised rents increased by an average of 5.7% in 2024. The report, titled ‘Irish Rental Report Q4 2024’, highlights a continued upward trend, with rents rising in 52 out of the 54 markets analysed across the country. However, despite the ongoing increase, this figure […]
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Limerick Named ‘Twin City’ in European NetZeroCities Project

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Kieran Reeves, Climate Action CoOrdinator, Sean McGlynn, Senior Engineer, Active Travel, Toby Goodwin, Behavourial Scientist, Active Travel and Breda Kilroy, Project Liason Officer, Active Travel.  Picture: Keith Wiseman Limerick has been selected as one of 24 European cities to receive ‘Twin City’ status as part of an ambitious initiative aimed at helping cities
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Wexford Welcomes Its First-Ever Vending Machine-Only Store

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Ireland’s first fully automated vending machine store has officially opened in New Ross, Co Wexford. Named E-Kiosk, the store operates 24/7, offering a diverse selection of products, including American and Asian (Japanese and Korean) sweets, crisps, energy drinks, soft drinks, sandwiches, wraps, overnight oats, protein balls, fresh milk, and more. While the store has staff
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In Recognition of International Guide Dog Day, Minister Humphreys has launched a National Awareness Campaign Aimed at Dog Owners

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Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D. has launched a major national awareness campaign to remind dog owners of their responsibilities. The campaign entitled – ‘It’s not your dog’s fault, it’s yours’ – is aimed at increasing awareness of the harm that out-of-control dogs can do to people and to livestock. The goal […]
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O’Callaghan Coaches Win Top Accolade at Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards

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O’Callaghan Coaches from Co. Kerry received the Outstanding Employer Award at Fáilte Ireland’s Employer Excellence Awards which took place in the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny last night. The awards ceremony celebrated businesses who have demonstrated their commitment to making the tourism industry an appealing and rewarding place to work through their participation in
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Mona O’Rourke appointed to Lead Newly Established Brú na Bóinne Community Heritage Forum

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The National Monuments Service is establishing a Brú na Bóinne Community Heritage Forum with the appointment of Ms Mona O’Rourke as lead facilitator for the project. The forum will enable the community to be more involved in making decisions about the management, presentation, interpretation and conservation of the site and will help them become stewards […]
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Top Irish Business Women to address Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs event at University of Galway

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Three of Ireland’s leading female entrepreneurs will provide insight into their experiences of starting and growing a successful business at an Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs event on the University of Galway campus this month. Entrepreneurs Gráinne Mullins of Grá Chocolates, Louella Morton of TestReach and Dr Vanessa Creaven from Spotlight Oral Care will give an address