The public sector have saved €1.8 billion and 6 million tonnes of CO2 emissions through avoided energy use between 2009 and 2020. The 2020 Annual Report on Public Sector Energy Efficiency Performance shows that the public sector is 34% more energy efficient and exceeded its 33% energy efficiency target. This is the fourth consecutive year […]
Cahir Castle, which has stood proudly for more than 700 years on its rocky island over the River Suir and is managed by the Office of Public Works (OPW), has won the European Film Commissions Network (EUFCN) Location Award 2021. Nominated by Screen Ireland as the location for The Green Knight, Cahir Castle won by […]
A Pride Rainbow crossing has been installed on a pedestrian crossing next to Limerick City and County Council’s offices at Merchant’s Quay. The new crossing, located on Bridge Street, is designed to proudly express how inclusive Limerick is as a place to live, work and call home. It is the first time the Pride Rainbow […]
Stats Perform, the sports tech leader in data and AI, has announced it has established a Global Rugby Centre of Excellence in Limerick City. Stats Perform operates across 25 countries, including Ireland. The company is actively recruiting for a number of open positions and by year-end will celebrate the significant milestone of reaching 60 full-time and […]
Cork celebrates the welcome return of Cork’s St Patrick’s Day Parade on March 17th. Organised by Cork City Council, the Cork St Patrick’s Day Festival will take place from March 17th to March 20th with the Cork St Patrick’s Day Parade taking place for the first time in two years on March 17th. As the […]
Fáilte Ireland and Údarás na Gaeltachta have formed a new tourism strategic partnership after signing a Memorandum of Understanding detailing their commitment to making the Gaeltacht experience appealing, accessible and relevant to visitors. Through this formal agreement, the organisations will work together across a number of priority areas for tourism development
Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced details of a €597 million investment programme for 2022 for regional and local roads. Overall funding will increase by over 4% this year. The funding package will allow approximately 3,100kms of roads to be maintained and 2,550kms to be strengthened. Minister Ryan stated, “the main priority in […]
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (DLR) are pleased to announce the launch of the audio-visual exhibition ‘Stirring Memories: Stories of Yesterday’, on Thursday 24th February 2022 at 2:30PM. The exhibition will be on display on Level 3, dlr LexIcon, Haigh Terrace, Moran Park, Dún Laoghaire from the 24th of February to the 30th of April. What was […]
Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD and IDA Ireland have welcomed the news that IBM is to hire 200 people across its operations in Ireland. The new jobs being created range from research, development, and innovation (RD&I) roles to digital sales and are across IBM’s three locations in Ireland (Dublin, […]
Boyne Valley Tourism launches its 2022 campaign alongside the release of a new suite of videos ‘Where the Adventure begins’. Three videos will take you on an adventure through the oldest and most historical landscape in Ireland with holiday inspiration for families and couples. After two years of lockdowns, 2022 is the year to begin your […]
DCU is looking for entrepreneurs with a great early-stage business idea which is based on technology, to take advantage of its Fusion Programme. The programme is open to experienced people with an idea for a business that has proven commercial potential but needs further development. No connection with DCU is needed. Successful applicants will be matched […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Minister of State for Skills Niall Collins TD have announced the beginning of an ambitious new phase of capital programmes in the further and higher education sectors. In what represents a step change for the sector, some 45% of the total […]
With the Climate Crisis intensifying and a definite move towards ditching the car and grabbing a bike since the pandemic hit, a fantastic new initiative is being developed to promote sustainable cycle tourism in the Westport and Clew Bay area. In conjunction with Destination Westport, Westport Chamber of Commerce and Mayo County Council, Cycle Friendly […]
CERENOVUS, an emerging leader in neurovascular care and part of Johnson & Johnson Medical Devices Companies, have announced a €50m investment over the next three years at its site in Galway, Ireland. The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris, TD. will attend the announcement of the investment in CERENOVUS Galway […]
The European Investment Bank (EIB) was in Limerick to launch Belonging the exhibition, curated by the EIB and The Hunt Museum and supported by Limerick City and County Council, the Dept of Culture, the University of Limerick, Technology University of the Shannon: Midlands Midwest, Shannon Foynes Port Authority and embassies of EU Member States.
Seán Cannon-Earley is Managing Director of Creative Campaigning at Teneo, a global consulting and advisory firm. A Dubliner born and bred, during the second wave of lockdown in early 2021, he was given an extended opportunity to work hybrid in Ardara, Donegal and hasn’t looked back! Seán’s new hybrid working approach in Donegal has reaped […]
Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, and Minister of State for the Gaeltacht and Sport, Jack Chambers, have announced an overall package of €150 million in new capital grants under the latest round of the Sports Capital and Equipment Programme (SCEP). €144 million is allocated to almost 1,900 applications with […]
Waterford craft and design industry will have strong representation at this year’s Showcase Creative Expo, which takes place from February 27th to March 2nd in The RDS in Dublin. Showcase, Ireland’s Creative Expo is now the foremost place for retailers to discover unique, design-led fashion and knitwear, jewellery, craft, gift and interiors. It offers the chance […]
Lego fans in Ireland are in for a treat this year as the Lego Group is opening its first ever Irish store on Grafton Street, Dublin this summer. Located in the heart of the city, the Lego store will delight fans, both young and old, with an “exciting collection of sets and experiences”. Visitors to […]
The first Safe School Zone for County Cork has been officially launched at Scoil Phádraig Naofa in Bandon by Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan and Minister of State at the Department of Transport, Hildegarde Naughton TD. The new features, including eye-catching traffic calming measures, are designed to encourage an increase in […]