Wesco International, a US based global provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics and supply chain solutions, announced that it will expand its operations in Ireland to include a new Digital Center of Excellence to be located in Dublin. Wesco Digital Solutions (WDS Ireland) will serve as a development center for new cloud-based digital systems and solutions
A new garden drainage system designed to capture and purify rain water run-off from roads and footpaths has been unveiled at East Beach in Cobh by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and Cork County Council. The ‘Nature Based Solution’ National Pilot Project will help manage rainwater run-off using urban trees and rain […]
The Insight SFI Research Centre for Data Analytics and Dublin City University (DCU) School of Health and Human Performance have announced a new partnership with the Premier League, offering to advance its research into academy coach development. This is the first research project of its kind, designed to contribute to the Premier League’s coach development […]
The Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced the start of the National Fuel Allowance Scheme for the 2023/24 Season. Fuel Allowance, which is a means-assessed payment, will be paid for 28 weeks to some 404,000 households across the State. The payment is made at the weekly rate of €33 or if preferred, […]
The Red Line Book Festival returns this October with a celebration of all things literary! An exciting new programme has been announced for the Festival from October 16th – 22nd with over 40 events in venues including the Civic Theatre, Tallaght Stadium, Rathfarnham Castle, Pearse Museum, the Coach House, Palmerstown and Round Tower Visitor Centre, […]
HCS, a leading IT services, cybersecurity and digital transformation company, has announced that it expects to increase revenues by €2.5 million in the next two years through its enhanced partnership with Fortinet, a global leader in cybersecurity solutions and services. HCS has been awarded Expert level partnership with Fortinet, one of only a handful of […]
Limerick City & County Council has become one of the first local authorities in Ireland to begin the rollout of bus shelters in rural areas. Facilities are operational in Hospital, Mungret, Askeaton and Bruff following works that have been completed in the last number of weeks. Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Cllr Gerald […]
Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland is delighted to announce that ten new short films have been awarded funding as part of the 2023 round of Focus Shorts, the agency’s cornerstone short film scheme for the making of live-action, fiction films that act as a proving-ground for Irish creative talents aspiring to write, direct and produce films for […]
The Taoiseach, Leo Varadkar TD, announced an additional €2m in funding for the Irish Arts Center in New York, as part of the Government’s flagship Global Ireland Strategy. The Government is continuing to invest in the Irish Arts Center in the context of the Global Ireland strategy, which places culture and creativity at the centre […]
Dublin City Council would like to welcome the announcement of approval in principle of €9 million in funding under the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund, for essential conservation works at the Iveagh Markets on Francis St. The Council has now appointed Howley Hayes Cooney Architects (Grade 1 Conservation Architects) to lead an integrated design […]
AbbVie, a global research-driven biopharmaceutical company with a significant presence across six Irish locations, opened a new €23 million European manufacturing services hub in Clonshaugh, North Dublin. The state-of-the-art facility spans two sites within the IDA Business Park in Clonshaugh and serves as an international base for a range of supply chain, manufacturing
Waterford has recently marked the successful conclusion of the Fáilte Ireland Destination Towns initiative, a groundbreaking project that has significantly enriched the visitor experience within the city. The project, generously supported by a €500,000 investment from Fáilte Ireland, has achieved its objectives, breathing new life into Waterford City’s cultural and
A new campaign launched by Neale Richmond TD, Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail is encouraging small businesses across the country to avail of supports that will help them save time, money and energy. The ‘All In A Day’s Work’ campaign by the Local Enterprise Offices is focused on highlighting the supports that […]
Whether you’re looking to rent or buy, a number of supports are now available so that you can be opening doors to your new home. Different initiatives help in different ways. Some target first time buyers. Some make buying or renting more affordable. Others help with refurbishment. The Help to Buy scheme: if you are a first […]
Driveyou in partnership with Fingal County Council, ear marked twelve suitable locations across Blanchardstown, Swords, Malahide, Sutton, Rush, Balbriggan and Skerries where a community car sharing service would integrate with the day to day needs of people in these areas. New Driveyou.ie locations in Fingal: Main Street, Blanchardstown Dublin Road, Swords Liam Rodgers
Strata, the dublin based digital construction and project controls services provider, has announced plans to double its workforce over the next three years. The construction services company Strata aims to create 40 new jobs and said the majority will be based in Dublin. The roles will be spread across construction scheduling, planning management, 4D and […]
A visionary new climate action arts project responding to the ecological, cultural, industrial and historical heritage of Cork’s Glen River Park launches in the city this Friday, September 22nd. The project titled ‘Gleann a’ Phúca’ – referring to the fact the area was once known as ‘Glen of the Spooks’ – aims to celebrate, protect […]
The Show Me I.D – Be Age OK Autumn campaign has kicked off, with Deputy Mayor of Limerick City and County Councillor Dan McSweeney promoting the responsible retail training initiative at Roche’s MACE store on Thomas Street, Limerick City. The campaign coincides with the return of the school year, emphasizing the importance for retailers to […]
Minister of State with responsibility for Farm Safety at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon TD, and Minister for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton TD, launched On Feírm Ground 2, an expanded programme to raise awareness and to support farmers health and wellbeing, at the National […]
Nearly two thirds of people living in Cork City strongly agree that Cork must transform into a more sustainability friendly place to live and work, according to a new survey of residents on behalf of Cork City Council’s Climate Action Unit. The research, completed by Behaviour and Attitudes, was undertaken to inform the draft Cork […]