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Here we bring you our top news highlights in each category from the month of December.
Business News
Interpath Advisory Welcomes Three Managing Directors In Ireland
Interpath Advisory, a financial advisory business, has appointed a trio of Managing Directors to its business across the island of Ireland. Ken Fennell and Mark Degnan arrive in the firm’s Irish wing, while Stuart Irwin joins in Northern Ireland.
Council News
Kildare County Council Adopts New Development Plan To Guide Future Development Of Kildare
The Kildare County Development Plan 2023-2029 was adopted by Kildare County Council and will come into effect on 28th January 2023.
Culture News
Cork City Libraries’ 130 Anniversary Marked In Cork City Hall
The Lord Mayor of Cork held a civic ceremony at the Council Chamber to honour Cork City Libraries’ staff on the occasion of the libraries’ 130 year anniversary.
Education News
IGPNEA Wins Best Educational Meeting Of The Year At Irish Healthcare Awards 2022
The Irish General Practice Nurses Educational Association (IGPNEA) was shortlisted in the category of Best Educational Meeting and were absolutely delighted to have won the award for their Dermatology course.
Environment News
National Food Waste Prevention Roadmap 2023-2025
The Government has published the National Food Waste Prevention Roadmap 2023-2025. Food waste is a global problem that has environmental, social and economic consequences. Growing, processing, transporting and storage of food all use a significant amount of resources.
Health News
New All-Ireland Programme To Improve Care For People Experiencing Psychosis
RCSI University of Medicine and Health Sciences is leading a network of world-leading psychosis experts on a new training and research programme to improve care for people who are experiencing psychosis.
History News
Waterford City’s History Brought To Life By Digital Story Walking Trail
A new digital story trail featuring augmented reality (AR) offers tourists an engaging way to discover history via their smartphone in Waterford.
Housing News
Fingal County Council Launch Vacant Homes Action Plan
Fingal County Council has released a new vacant and derelict homes plan which outlines how it aims to take a more proactive approach to bring vacant homes back into use.
Sport News
Vera Pauw Joins Sport Ireland’s ‘It’s My Time’ Campaign
Republic of Ireland Women’s National Football Team manager, Vera Pauw, has pledged her support to Sport Ireland’s ‘It’s My Time’ campaign encouraging women over 40 to prioritise their wellbeing and take time to exercise and play sport.
Technology News
Tyndall And Silicon Catalyst In-Kind Partnership Positioned To Scale Semiconductor Start-Ups
Tyndall National Institute has announced that it has joined with US-based incubator, Silicon Catalyst, as an In-Kind Partner to their Portfolio Companies. Silicon Catalyst is the world’s only incubator focused exclusively on accelerating semiconductor solutions.
Tourism News
Cuilcagh Lakelands Geopark Business Sustainability Training Programme
With a growing market of visitors looking for more sustainable options whilst travelling, the focus to provide sustainable tourism is becoming a key priority for many local businesses.
Transport News
€30.5m Flood Defences Unveiled In Bandon To Protect 400 Homes
Minister of State for the Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan TD unveiled a plaque to mark the completion of the new Bandon Flood Relief Scheme representing an investment of some €30.5 million in flood defences for the town.
