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The Engine Short Film Scheme, the country’s biggest short film training and production scheme is now accepting applications from local MidWest based filmmakers for its 2nd edition. Run by Innovate Limerick through Film in Limerick, Engine Shorts is a partnership between the Local Authorities in Tipperary, Limerick and Clare, and Limerick and Clare Education and

News Sport

Sport Ireland Campus Masterplan Vision

Taoiseach Micheál Martin unveiled the Sport Ireland Campus Masterplan Vision, the ambitious blueprint which proposes a vision and framework for the growth of the Sport Ireland Campus and the long-term development of associated sporting facilities over the next 15–20 years. The masterplan captures the aspirations of Sport Ireland and identifies a proposed guide for the […]

Health News

Government Agrees to Further Regulation of E-Cigarettes

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly and the Minister for Public Health, Frank Feighan, received government approval to introduce additional regulation on the sale and advertising of nicotine inhaling products such as e-cigarettes. Under the new proposals, the sale of e-cigarettes (and related nicotine inhaling products) will be prohibited from self-service vending

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‘Brigid 1500’ Launches with Plans to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of St. Brigid

‘Brigid 1500’ is a programme of national and international events and initiatives to celebrate and commemorate St. Brigid, the woman, the life and the legacy launched at St. Brigid’s Cathedral. According to leading Brigidine experts, 2024 marks the 1500th anniversary of the death of St. Brigid and thus, St. Brigid’s Day, 1st February 2024 will be a key […]

Business News

Law Firm Browne Jacobson Reveals Strategic Growth Plan for New Dublin Office

UK law firm Browne Jacobson, which opened its first overseas office in Dublin in September, has outlined its strategic plans to grow its legal team over the next four years. The firm’s Dublin office will initially focus on delivering an integrated end to end TMT practice for its domestic and international clients with further service […]

Council Partners News Tourism

Clare Residents Surveyed on Sustainable Tourism in the County

A new countywide survey has been launched to inform the local tourism sector as it pursues a strategy developing Clare as a globally recognised and certified sustainable tourism destination. Third party verified and independently carried out by researchers at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo, the resident survey comes from one of a number of […]

Business Education News

KPMG Ireland Invest in Education with DCU Business School Partnership

KPMG Ireland has signed a five year partnership agreement with Dublin City University (DCU) Business School. This partnership will make a significant contribution to the Business School’s mission to educate leaders and professionals for the global marketplace and to contribute to the development of individuals, industry and society through its teaching, research and

Education News

National Action Plan for Open Research Launched

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has welcomed the launch of the National Action Plan for Open Research 2022-2030. The Plan outlines objectives and actions for the next chapter in Ireland’s transition towards open research. Speaking at the launch, Minister Harris said, “open research is a priority for Impact

Council Partners Housing News

Construction Starts in Shankill for 597 Social and Affordable Housing

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, in partnership with the Land Development Agency (LDA) have started construction on the largest public housing scheme in the State in recent years at Shanganagh, Shankill, Co Dublin. The project’s commencement was marked in a sod turning ceremony by Councillor Mary Hanafin, An Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, An

Business News Technology

IDA Ireland Congratulates Logitech on Launch of New Facility in Cork

IDA Ireland welcomes the official opening of Logitech International’s new facility at City Gate Plaza in Cork. Established in 1981, Logitech is a global provider of personal computer, tablet, and mobile accessories. Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, Logitech employs 8,200 people in over thirty countries worldwide. With products sold in almost every country in the

Ennis Named ‘Ireland’s Friendliest Place’ at AIBMS Retail Excellence Awards 2022

Ennis, County Clare, known as the ‘Boutique Capital of Ireland’, was officially named ‘Ireland’s Friendliest Place’ at the AIBMS Retail Excellence Awards ceremony at the Galmont Hotel, Galway. Ennis retail stores made a huge impression on the mystery shoppers in July of this year to secure the town a shortlisting for this award, along with […]

Business Environment Housing News

The Future is Green: RetroKit is Helping Irish Councils Lead the Way in Energy Efficient Housing

Cork based software company Retrokit is making waves in the environmental sector through its daring approach to making housing energy efficient. The award-winning company provides a strategic toolkit for local authorities and housing associations, assisting them in their retrofitting projects. This helps to optimise investment, meet climate targets, and reduce the carbon

Commencement of Tender Process for Iconic Narrow Water Bridge

The Government has agreed to launch the tender process for the construction of the Narrow Water Bridge, linking the Mourne Mountains and the Cooley Peninsula. Making progress on this iconic project is in line with the priority attached to it by both administrations. The project is a long-standing government commitment, included in the Stormont House, […]

dlr Welcomes Tesco’s Home Delivery Van Fleet in Dún Laoghaire

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) welcomed the announcement this week that Tesco Ireland is undertaking a trial to electrify its home delivery van fleet in the Dún Laoghaire Area. Frank Curran, Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, said about the home delivery van fleet in the dlr area, “this initiative shows the positive influence […]

Business Health News

Alcon Customer Engagement Centre inaugurated in Cork

Alcon, the global leader in eye care, has officially inaugurated the Alcon Customer Engagement Centre (ACE) in Cork. Building on Alcon’s commitment to education through the Alcon Experience Centers and other training facilities throughout the world, the ACE will provide eye care professionals with the opportunity to have a complete customer brand experience by combining

Cork City Council to Host Conference on Sustaining Women as Leaders

Award-winning screen and stage writer, author and director, Stefanie Preissner will MC a conference ‘Pathways to Participation – Attracting and Sustaining Women as Leaders in Communities, Politics and Business’ at Cork City Hall. Organised on behalf of Cork City Council’s Women’s Caucus and in collaboration with Women for Election, speakers will address challenges

Environment News

This Black Friday – Check the Energy Label and Save

SEAI launched a new campaign to encourage consumers to check the energy label and save when buying new electrical products in the lead up to Black Friday. Electrical products can vary in their efficiency. Choosing efficient products will save you money on your electricity bills in the long-term. Tim Stokes, Programme Manager at SEAI, said, […]

Education News

€11M Dundalk Capital Investment and Green Light for Next Stage of DKIT Project

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has announced an €11 million capital investment in the Advanced Manufacturing Training Centre of Excellence (AMTCE) in Dundalk, Co Louth. Minister Harris confirmed capital investment to expand and refurbish the centre to facilitate AMTCE. In addition, Minister Harris also confirmed

Council Partners News Transport

Light Up Your Bike in Dublin Campaign