Council Partners Housing Podcasts

Mayo County Council’s Housing Delivery Action Plan Podcast With Tom Gilligan

By Ryan Harmon 14 March 2023

On this week’s podcast, we had the pleasure of speaking about Mayo County Council’s Housing Delivery Action Plan with Tom Gilligan, Director of Services at Mayo County Council. Tom is responsible for housing, roads, procurement, efficiency, services development and the Ballina Municipal District for the Council, where he has worked for the past eight years. He

Environment History News

Global Expertise on Climate Change to Strengthen Sceilg Mhichíl’s Climate Resilience

By Ryan Harmon 14 March 2023

The Office of Public Works (OPW) and the National Monuments Service (NMS) at the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage announced that the World Heritage Property of Sceilg Mhichíl site has joined a new global initiative to safeguard sites of cultural significance from the impacts of climate change. The OPW and NMS will develop […]

Council Partners News

Jubilee Memorial Community Garden Launched By Waterford’s Metropolitan Mayor

By Ryan Harmon 14 March 2023

Metropolitan Mayor Cllr. Jason Murphy officially launched the Jubilee Memorial Community Garden in Central Avenue, Lisduggan. The concept for the community garden was spearheaded by Larchville Lisduggan Residents Association in a bid to develop a space in the heart of a thriving Waterford community that residents and visitors alike can enjoy. Jointly funded by Waterford

Business News

Sulzer Celebrates 50 Years of Engineering Innovation in Wexford

By Ryan Harmon 14 March 2023

Celebrating half a century of engineering innovation in Wexford, Sulzer has marked this milestone with a gala event at the plant. Following an internal celebration, local dignitaries, suppliers and customers were joined by senior management from Sulzer at the site for a tour.  Since starting operations in 1973, the Wexford manufacturing site has used extensive […]

Council Partners Education News

Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival 2023 Launched

By Ryan Harmon 13 March 2023

It is that time of year again, the Limerick Lifelong Learning Festival returns for a 13th iteration this Spring with its most comprehensive line-up of events to date. Taking place from Monday 27th March to Sunday 2nd April, this year’s festival theme is ‘Come Learn with Me in 2023’. It features over 160 free events […]

News Sport

Sport Ireland to Invest €24m in High Performance Sport in 2023

By Ryan Harmon 13 March 2023

Building on the highest ever recorded medal achievements in 2022, Sport Ireland has announced a multi-annual funding package, which sees historic levels of investment in high performance sport. The investment commitments of the National Sports Policy 2018-2027 continue to be delivered for high performance sport. Under its multi-annual funding commitment for 2022 to 2024,

Financial News

First Action Plan From Updated Ireland for Finance Strategy Launched

By Ryan Harmon 13 March 2023

The Minister of State for Financial Services, Credit Unions, and Insurance Dr Jennifer Carroll MacNeill TD launched the first Action Plan from the updated Ireland for Finance strategy following Cabinet approval. The 2023 Action Plan under the Update to the Ireland for Finance strategy sets out the key measures that the public and private stakeholders […]

Council Partners Culture News

Cork’s 18th Lifelong Learning Festival Launched

By Ryan Harmon 13 March 2023

Cork’s popular Lifelong Learning Festival launch took place in Millennium Hall with the release of a weeklong programme of Learning events for Cork City. The springtime festival is a firm favourite in the cities event calendar since 2004 and this year sees the 18th Cork Lifelong Learning Festival take place from Monday 27th to Sunday […]

Business News Technology

Government Launch Call 6 of Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund

By Ryan Harmon 13 March 2023

The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney, the Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, and Minister of State for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Dara Calleary, launched Call 6 of the Disruptive Technologies Innovation Fund (DTIF). The aim of the Fund is to encourage collaborations by

Council Partners Health News

Minister Visits Projects Funded By Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme in Cavan

By Ryan Harmon 10 March 2023

Minister of State for Public Health, Wellbeing and the National Drugs Strategy, Hildegarde Naughton TD joined Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council, Councillor John Paul Feeley in visiting new projects that have been funded by Sláintecare Healthy Communities Programme and Healthy Ireland.   In the first engagement of the day Minister Naughton visited Johnston Central

News Tourism

2 Weeks Until Killarney Goes Wander Wild Festival

By Ryan Harmon 10 March 2023

If you are itching to embrace Spring with new adventures and wellness activities, then pack your bags for the Wander Wild Festival – Ireland’s great outdoors festival. It’s on in Killarney from 24th-26th March and it’s the bucket list festival you don’t want to miss this year! With just 2 weeks to go, and some events […]

Education News

New Primary Curriculum Framework Launched

By Ryan Harmon 10 March 2023

The Minister for Education Norma Foley TD launched the new Primary Curriculum Framework for all primary and special schools. The Primary Curriculum Framework will shape the work of all primary and special schools for the coming years. This is the first curriculum framework for primary education in Ireland. Under the framework, schools will have a […]

Council Partners Housing News

Work Begins On Construction of 62 New Homes in Rush

By Ryan Harmon 10 March 2023

The first sod has been turned on new homes in Rush which will see the delivery of much needed affordable and social housing in one of Ireland’s fastest growing regions. Situated in the coastal, the Hayestown development will consist of 62 homes, comprising a mix of 2- and 3-bedroom properties. Joining Mayor of Fingal, Cllr […]

Business News

ClickUp Announces Opening of New Dublin Office Following European Expansion

By Ryan Harmon 10 March 2023

ClickUp, the productivity platform that brings work together in one place, was joined by Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney TD, to officially open its new Dublin office. The company opened its EMEA HQ in Dublin in 2021 but quickly exceeded capacity following a European expansion last year. Located in the heart of […]

Council Partners Education News

Story of Limerick’s Long Tradition of Marching Bands Told in New Book From MIC Academic

By Ryan Harmon 9 March 2023

A new book from MIC academic Dr Derek Mulcahy tells the story of Limerick’s proud and long-standing culture of civilian marching bands. This tradition began with the temperance movement in the 1830s and went on to play a major role in the social and musical life of the city. Now, ‘By The Left, Quick March […]

Environment News

Wide-Ranging Updates to SEAI Renewable Heat and EXEED Schemes Announced

By Ryan Harmon 9 March 2023

The Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications and the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) have expanded grants and tariff supports to help more businesses to invest in energy efficiency and renewable heat, as part of changes to SEAI’s business supports. These enhanced supports were launched in the Iveagh Garden Hotel, which has invested […]

Education Environment News

€1.5m in Funding to Transform Trinity College Dublin’s Herbarium

By Ryan Harmon 9 March 2023

The Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, announced funding of €1.5 million to enable Trinity College Dublin to transform, digitise and safeguard its herbarium. Speaking from Trinity College, Minister Noonan said, “the collections at the herbarium in Trinity College are unique in terms of their rich international and historic scientific

Council Partners News Transport

Cork County Council Welcomes New Electric Sweepers For Pedestrian And Cycle Routes

By Ryan Harmon 9 March 2023

Cork County Council has taken delivery of two electric compact sweepers, marking a significant step forward in the Council’s commitment to promoting and implementing sustainable practices. This is the first time any Local Authority in Ireland has taken delivery of such machines, which will be used to maintain the expanding network of pedestrian and cycle […]

Business News

Fisher & Fisher Celebrating 125 Years in Business

By Ryan Harmon 9 March 2023

Co Down law firm Fisher & Fisher is celebrating after reaching the momentous milestone of 125 years in business, with a range of celebration events planned across 2023. The firm has offices in Newry, Newcastle, Kilkeel, Rathfriland, Belfast and Donaghadee, and is one of the longest-established businesses still operating under the same brand name in […]

Business Council Partners News

Scale-X Donegal Set to Support Businesses to Accelerate Growth

By Ryan Harmon 8 March 2023

Scale-X, a Local Enterprise Office Donegal Accelerator programme, returns on April 19th 2023, targeted at high potential start-ups and business expansions in the county. This exciting programme is unique to Donegal and is built by investors for entrepreneurs. Applications are now open for entrepreneurs or businesses located anywhere in the world, who demonstrate a