Ryan Harmon, Author at Council.ie

Culture Night in County Wicklow to set to be the biggest and best yet this September, with events planned around the county. Visit Baltinglass on Culture Night for a fun filled night of music and creativity. Enjoy a special outdoor concert featuring Jerry Fish along with a stellar line-up of local musicians and singers including Mark Caplice, […]

The Future of Local Government

The future of the local government sector is clear — digitally enabled, data-driven and community focused as never before, according to Cormac Deady, Head of Government, KPMG Ireland. The transformation journey unfolding at a local government level is about breaking down traditional government silos and becoming more connected — organisation and community-wide — to put

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Government Announces €75.4m Increase in Funding to Local Authorities in 2024

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD announced a €75.4m increase in Local Property Tax (LPT) baseline funding to Local Authorities – bringing the total to €428.4m in 2024 – following a review of how the money is allocated. Every local authority receives a minimum (’baseline’) amount of funding from the […]

Council Partners History News

Longford Community Pulls Out All the Stops Ahead of Ballinamuck Commemoration Event

The final countdown is on to the biggest historical event in the midlands – The 225th Commemoration of ‘The Battle of Ballinamuck’ – which takes place in County Longford. The event, which starts on Thursday, 7 September and runs until Sunday, 10 September, commemorates the last major engagement of the 1798 rebellion 225 years on. The […]

Business Users Support Scheme for Kerosene Launched

Minister Simon Coveney launched a new energy support scheme for businesses that were impacted by significant increases in the cost of Kerosene during 2022. The Business Users Support Scheme for Kerosene (BUSSK) will compensate eligible businesses for 50% of the increased cost of Kerosene purchased for heating their business premises during the period from 1 […]

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Get Ready to Jazz Up Your September in Limerick

The Limerick Jazz Festival 2023 takes centre stage from 20 – 24 September. Prepare for a symphony of unparalleled talent, blending Irish and International jazz virtuosos. Supported by the Arts Council and Limerick City and County Council, this year’s festival puts a spotlight on the trailblazing women who have shaped and continue to redefine the […]

News Technology

Science Week 2023 Sparks National Conversation About What it Means to be Human

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, joined Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) to launch Science Week 2023, announcing €650,000 in funding for festivals and events happening throughout the week. Taking place from 12th-19th November, the theme for Science Week 2023 is ‘Human?’, which asks people to consider what it means to

Public Service Transformation Week 2023 Will Take Place in October

The Minister for Public Expenditure, NDP Delivery and Reform, Paschal Donohoe, has announced that Public Service Transformation Week 2023 will take place from 23 – 27 October. PSTW provides an opportunity to build on the success of previous national initiatives in supporting innovation and transformation across our Public Service. Formerly Public Service Innovation Week,

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New Exhibition of Sculptural Wonders to be Showcased at Old Market House Dungarvan

The Old Market House Arts Centre Dungarvan, and Waterford Arts Office are delighted to present the work of Eamon Gray (Abbeyside, Waterford and Longford) in a free exhibition of masterly crafted sculptures and medals made from marble, metal, wood, and a found object or two. Much like the subheading of the exhibition, “It still tick-tocks, […]

Integrity360 Set to Create 200 Jobs After Opening €8m Security Operations Centre

Cybersecurity company Integrity360 is set to create 200 jobs over the next three years after investing €8m in its new security operations centre in Dublin. Around 50 of the new jobs will be based in Ireland, adding to around 100 already employed by the company in Ireland and approximately 500 across the wider group. The 16,000 sq […]

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#LoveDonegal Day 2023

#LoveDonegal day 2023 will take place on Thursday, 14th September and is the day when anyone and everyone who has a connection to and an affinity for Donegal will take to their socials to proclaim their love for Donegal. This day, which is co-ordinated by Donegal County Council’s Economic Development team, has been a huge success […]

Environment News

22,000 Home Energy Upgrades in First Half of 2023

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) published a report giving details of the 21,727 home energy upgrades supported through Government funded SEAI grant schemes in the first half of 2023. This represents a 150% increase on the same period last year, and suggests activity is on track to meet or surpass the 37,000 upgrades […]

Education News

Report into Bullying in Higher Education Launched

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has launched a report on the findings of the National Survey of Student Experiences of Bullying in Irish Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). The report, conducted by the DCU Anti-Bullying Centre and commissioned by this Department, presents the findings of an anonymous online survey

Council Partners News Transport

Cork City Council Awarded the Smarter Travel Mark

Cork City Council has been awarded the Smarter Travel Mark, Silver Level, from the National Transport Authority. It is the first local authority in Ireland to receive the mark. The Smarter Travel Mark is a recognition of Cork City Council’s commitment to changing attitudes and behaviours regarding walking, cycling and public transport usage by implementing […]

Rippling Announces EU HQ in Dublin as it Bids to Transform Global Workforce Management

Rippling, the workforce management platform, announced it has established an EU HQ in Dublin. This new city centre office will serve as a hub for the company’s global expansion into Europe, with plans to employ 100 people initially. The company is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Rippling’s software gives HR teams the […]

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Clonakilty Welcomes New Community Youth Centre

Cork County Council has welcomed the Official Opening of the new Clonakilty Community Youth Centre. The purpose built, fully accessible Centre will play a vital role in empowering and supporting young people in the area, providing them with a safe, inclusive environment to meet. The Centre, which has been made possible through the dedicated efforts […]

News Tourism

Fáilte Ireland Funding Scheme for Regenerative Tourism Projects in Midlands Opens

Fáilte Ireland has launched an open call for Expressions of Interest for its Investment Grant-Aid Scheme for Private & Community SMEs as part of the EU Just Transition Fund Regenerative Tourism & Placemaking Scheme for Ireland’s Midlands 2023-2026. The scheme aims to transform tourism across 8 counties in Ireland’s Hidden Heartlands and Ireland’s Ancient East […]

News Transport

Increased Use of Speed Detection Cameras Authorised

The use of speed detection cameras operating on Irish roads is to increase by 20 per cent following agreement between Minister for Justice Helen McEntee and Garda Commissioner Drew Harris to increase funding for GoSafe speed cameras. An additional €1.2m million is to be allocated towards GoSafe, which provides and operates safety cameras in Ireland. […]

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Introducing the New Dublin City Council Hip Hop Showcase