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Mayo Students Set For Student Enterprise Programme National Finals

By Ryan Harmon 24 March 2023

Mayo Local Enterprise Office have announced that teenage entrepreneurs from Scoil Muire agus Pádraig, Swinford and St. Louis Secondary School, Kiltimagh will represent Mayo at this year’s Student Enterprise Programme National Finals on Friday 5th May. The finals make a return to Croke Park for the first time since 2019. The students all took part in the […]

Environment News

SEAI Awards €19m in Government Funding for Energy Research Projects in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 24 March 2023

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) announced that it has awarded approximately €19 million in Government funding to support more than 40 new energy research projects across Ireland. These projects bring together leading academic institutes, companies, and public sector organisations and were supported with co-funding from the Department of Transport, the

Environment News

2023 SuperValu TidyTowns Competition Celebrating 65 Years of Transforming Communities

By Ryan Harmon 24 March 2023

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, in association with the Managing Director of SuperValu, Ian Allen, have launched the 2023 SuperValu TidyTowns competition. Since 1958, the competition, which is administered by the Department of Rural and Community Development and sponsored by SuperValu, has been a pivotal initiative in bringing

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A New Lease of Life for Bantry Library

By Ryan Harmon 24 March 2023

Bantry Library, a building of great architectural interest, is set to receive a grant of €259,920 from the Heritage Council for external conservation works. Cork County Council applied for the Historic Towns Initiative 2023 grant, which will fund much-needed refurbishment to preserve the library’s unique features. Bantry Library has played a crucial role in the […]

Business News

Keeks to Launch New Baby & Bib Range at Corks Marina Market Popup

By Ryan Harmon 24 March 2023

Keeks, the family run business which specialises in adaptive footwear and clothing, is now expanding their business by launching the award winning Mum2Mum baby & bib range in Ireland at Cork’s Marina Market this weekend. Rob and April Mullen founded Keeks in late 2021 after stumbling across BILLY Footwear for their son Kian, and subsequently […]

Council Partners Housing News

Over 300 Cavan Households Received Housing Support in 2022

By Ryan Harmon 23 March 2023

A total of 309 households were provided with housing support by Cavan County Council in 2022. This includes 209 tenancies provided directly by Cavan County Council or through Approved Housing Bodies.  Recently completed schemes include the Fleming’s Place development in Ballinagh and Éanach Lao in Butlersbridge, which recently saw 15 and six tenancies commenced

News Sport

Celebrating 20 Years of the National Aquatic Centre

By Ryan Harmon 23 March 2023

The Sport Ireland National Aquatic Centre has been the home of aquatics in Ireland since opening in 2003. The centre is home to Swim Ireland and Paralympic high performance programmes, with over 2500 children attending swimming lessons weekly, 3500 gym members and thousands of Aquazone waterpark visitors every year. This marks an important milestone in its […]

Health News

National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2023-2026 Launched

By Ryan Harmon 23 March 2023

The Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton, launched the National Skin Cancer Prevention Plan 2023-2026. Skin cancer is the most commonly-diagnosed cancer in Ireland, with around 13,000 new cases every year. This number is projected to double by 2045. However, the majority of cases can be prevented by following […]

Council Partners News

Commencement of Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme Launched

By Ryan Harmon 23 March 2023

Mayor of SDCC, Cllr. Emma Murphy and Minister of State with responsibility for the Office of Public Works, Patrick O’Donovan TD launched the start of construction of the Whitechurch Stream Flood Alleviation Scheme. The scheme is the combined initiative of the Office of Public Works (OPW) and South Dublin County Council. The Whitechurch Stream Flood […]

Business News

IDA Ireland Announces Appointment of Michael Lohan As New CEO

By Ryan Harmon 23 March 2023

The Board of IDA Ireland, the foreign direct investment (FDI) agency of the Irish Government, is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Lohan to the role of CEO IDA Ireland. Lohan is currently IDA Global Head of Life Sciences and Talent Transformation and Innovation Departments and is a member of the organisation’s Executive Leadership […]

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Limerick City is European Number One for Foreign Direct Investment Strategy

By Ryan Harmon 22 March 2023

Limerick City is a ‘High Achiever’ at fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future. Limerick City ranked first for FDI Strategy in the Micro European Cities of the Future category recognising the work being undertaken to attract foreign direct investment into the city.  The awards are hosted by fDi magazine, an international news and […]

Business News

Women In Business Series Featuring Michelle Reynolds Di Salvio of Kinn Óir Bridal

By Ryan Harmon 22 March 2023

Council Journal would like to present the fifth episode of our Women in Business series, featuring Michelle Reynolds Di Salvio of Kinn Óir Bridal. In 2019, Michelle took a leap of faith and started her own business that has become a roaring success. Michelle fashions iconic headpieces, veils and jewellery that are inspired by Irish nature and […]

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€1 Billion European Social Fund Plus Programme Investment in Employment, Skills and Social Inclusion

By Ryan Harmon 22 March 2023

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced a €1 billion co-funded investment in employment, skills, social inclusion and poverty in Ireland under the European Social Fund Plus Programme. The funding is a joint investment by the Irish Government and the European Union under the European Social Fund Plus. […]

Council Partners Environment News

Join Dublin’s Largest Community Cleanup This Earth Day

By Ryan Harmon 22 March 2023

Dublin’s Four Local Authorities, Clean Coasts, National Spring Clean, Local Authority Waters Programme, Waterways Ireland, Dublin City Canals, Dodder Action, residents, volunteers, and community groups county-wide are coming together for Dublin’s largest cleanup event, which will run on 22nd April. Get your community, friends and family involved and from the mountains to

Business News

Kargo Announce 25 New Jobs for Waterford City

By Ryan Harmon 22 March 2023

Kargo, a private advertising technology company, has chosen Waterford City for its first European R&D hub creating approximately 25 data science and software engineering jobs over the next three years. Employing approximately 500 people across 11 global sites, the New-York HQ, Kargo is a  next-generation full funnel addressable advertising platform which delivers

Council Partners News

New Chief Executive Appointed to Wicklow County Council

By Ryan Harmon 21 March 2023

At a special meeting held on the 13th February, Wicklow County Council formally accepted the recommendation of its Corporate Policy Group that Emer O’Gorman be appointed Chief Executive of the Council. O’Gorman took up her new position as Chief Executive of Wicklow County Council on 1st March 2023. The Council’s consideration of the recommendation of […]

Business News Technology

LinkedIn Deepens US-Ireland Research Capability with Investment in ADAPT SFI Research Centre

By Ryan Harmon 21 March 2023

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, and the ADAPT SFI Research Centre for AI-Driven Digital Content Technology at Dublin City University (DCU) have collaborated on a technology initiative with the potential to increase access to multilingual content for Linkedin members. Responding to the need for accessible content, LinkedIn’s engineering team in Ireland,

Culture News

Planning Permission Granted for Redevelopment of Crawford Art Gallery

By Ryan Harmon 21 March 2023

Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media has welcomed the decision by Cork City Council to grant planning permission for the redevelopment of Crawford Art Gallery. The project, which is being funded by the Minister’s Department, has been designed by an interdisciplinary design team, led by award-winning Grafton Architects, and is

Council Partners News

New Fully Accessible ‘Changing Places’ Facility Opens in Newbridge

By Ryan Harmon 21 March 2023

Kildare County Council has opened a second fully accessible ‘Changing Places’ facility for people with complex disabilities.  Located in Newbridge Sports Centre, Station Road, Newbridge, the facility includes many features and additional equipment making it more accessible than the standard accessible toilets we are all familiar with. Newbridge is the location of the

Business News Technology

Stripe and Intercom Announce Use of ChatGPT in Products and Services

By Ryan Harmon 21 March 2023

Irish founded tech companies Stripe and Intercom have both announced details of how they are using the latest version of ChatGPT in their products and services. ChatGPT is a powerful artificial intelligence (AI) system that has taken the internet by storm since its launch in November 2022. It is an interactive chatbot that can provide […]