The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced €21.5 million for 27 landmark regeneration projects in rural communities across the country. The funding, under the Rural Regeneration Development Fund (RRDF), is being invested in projects that will rejuvenate town centres, drive economic growth and footfall, combat dereliction, develop
Advance works for a new €8.5m Pedestrian and Cycle Route along the Harry Reynolds Road in Balbriggan will begin in the new year, with landscaping and clearance work set to commence on January 4. Fingal County Council has appointed a contractor to carry out advance works along the 2km route. The advance works contract […]
The Minister for Health, Stephen Donnelly TD and the Minister for Public Health, Well Being and the National Drugs Strategy, Frank Feighan TD have welcomed minimum unit pricing on retail alcohol sales coming into force. Ireland is now one of only a small number of countries in the world to introduce minimum pricing. Scotland was […]
The new Local Authority Home Loan Scheme (LAHL) will replace the existing Rebuilding Ireland Home Loan (RIHL) for the purchase of new or second-hand residential properties and for self-builds on 4th January 2022. It also includes the purchase of homes through schemes such as the Tenant Purchase and Affordable Housing Schemes. Maximum market values of […]
Most of us have had to explain to a retiring parent, elderly aunt or grandparent the inner workings of new tech. And while Wi-Fi, social media and bluetooth are mostly now understood, the new conversation is about understanding cryptocurrency and blockchain. As the digital-savvy young person, you will be considered the expert. So it’s worth […]
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, has announced funding of €2 million for local authorities in 2022 to support their leading role in developing community-led commemorative activities for the final phase of the Decade of Centenaries Programme. €50,000 will be allocated to every local authority to support their […]
Kildare County Council is delighted to welcome the announcement today that Naas has been named as the cleanest town in Ireland for 2021 by Irish Business Against Litter (IBAL). An Taisce, who conduct the surveys on behalf of IBAL, found every site examined in the Naas to be “virtually free of litter”. The ‘spotless’ waterside […]
The Cork-headquartered Atlantic Flight Training Academy (AFTA) has expanded its facilities at its second Irish pilot training base, located at Waterford Airport. AFTA has added a new aircraft maintenance hangar that will service the company’s modern aircraft training fleet, adding further high-skill jobs for the Waterford region. Since 1995, AFTA trained 2,300
A new multi-faceted campaign has been launched showcasing how Limerick can give students the edge when it comes to college and degree choice, lifestyle and future opportunities as they embrace student life. Limerick Student City is a collaboration between Limerick City and County Council, University of Limerick, Technological University of the Shannon and Mary Immaculate
Urbanisation’s upward swing has only become more aggressive over the past few years. The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs says two-thirds of the world’s population will be living in urban areas by 2050. Smart city solutions can mitigate transport emissions and help achieve carbon emission reduction goals. Smart mobility, in turn, harnesses […]
The Minister for Education, Norma Foley, and the Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications Eamon Ryan, have launched a €28 million Schools Energy Retrofit Pathfinder programme that will demonstrate the approach to deep retrofit in the schools’ sector, testing energy efficiency solutions and renewable heat technology. This government-funded energy retrofit
Limerick City and County Council is encouraging all households to dispose of their real Christmas trees in an environmentally friendly way this season. As the festive season comes to an end, thousands of trees will be disposed of across the city and county. The Council-run recycling centres in Mungret, Kilmallock and Newcastle West will accept […]
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has encouraged people looking to change careers or take on something new to visit The Right Course for education and training options. The one-stop shop was launched in January last year and is a one stop shop for businesses, employees or unemployed […]
Grant aid under the Local Improvement Scheme is subject to the availability of funding from the Department of Rural and Community Development. Applications are invited from residents/users of private roads (non-public roads) who wish to participate in a scheme. Roscommon County Council proposes to compile a prioritised list of Local Improvement Schemes which it is […]
The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has published a publication of on household “Digital Consumer Behaviour”, covering individuals’ use of e-commerce including shared economy, internet activities, their use of e-Government, online learning and ICT skills. Commenting on the report, Maureen Delamere, Statistician, said, “life in Ireland has changed quite substantially
The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, has announced that her Department’s Decade of Centenaries Markievicz Award bursary scheme for artists will open for online applications for the 2022 Award. This will be via the Arts Council’s website on Monday 10 January 2022 and will close at 5.30pm on […]
The Mayor of the County of Cork has cut the ribbon on three new developments in Crosshaven. Cllr. Gillian Coughlan officially opened the tourist kiosk, the redeveloped Point Garden and unveiled a new sculpture at a special event. The new custom-built Tourist Information Office is located in the public car park on Lower Road overlooking […]
Global biopharmaceutical company Ipsen has announced a significant investment of €27m to upgrade and expand manufacturing capabilities at its Blanchardstown site in Dublin. Ipsen has invested €52m already this year and has expanded its team in Ireland by more than 20% since 2019. The investment will facilitate increased production of vital medical treatment that helps
Meath County Council is delighted to confirm the recent completion of construction works associated with the delivery of new bus stop infrastructure in Navan. The works, funded by the National Transport Authority (NTA), has included the delivery of 53 new wheelchair-accessible bus stops along with signage and information display units. Minor refurbishment work to 13 […]
Almost 100,000 tonnes of packaging waste has been generated across Ireland over Christmas, according to research published on Tuesday. However, despite the mountain of paper, plastic and cardboard left behind, it suggests that Irish people believe they are now greener than ever. The recycling organisation Repak said that the huge volume of packaging will create […]