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Women’s Enterprise

By Jack Mullen
In early October, we spoke to Fiona Leahy from the Local Enterprise Office in Kerry. Ms Leahy, a Business Advisor & Training Coordinator for Kerry’s LEO was kind enough to take part in a brief interview regarding the “We’re stronger together” campaign. “We’re stronger together” was the message coming from Local Enterprise Offices around the […]
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‘Unprecedented’ €17.75 Billion Announced in Budget 2021

By Jack Mullen
Finance Minister Pascal Donohoe and Public Expenditure Minister Michael McGrath outlined the details in the Dáil this afternoon. The Government has unveiled a €17.75 billion budget package in the Dail. There will be a €3.4 billion COVID-19 recovery fund aimed at increasing employment by targeting domestic demand. As part of the stimulus package, the VAT rate for
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Funding for Donegal’s Archaeological Monuments

By Jack Mullen
Three archaeological monuments in County Donegal are set to benefit from funding under the new Community Monuments Fund.  As part of the July Jobs Stimulus Package, the National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage made €1.4 million available for 71 projects countrywide for the conservation of archaeological monuments. 
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Heritage Goes Virtual in Donegal’s Primary Schools

By Jack Mullen
Has your primary school signed up for the free ‘Heritage in Schools’ virtual programme?  Primary schools in County Donegal have until Wednesday, October 14th to participate in this pilot programme run by The Heritage Council in partnership with the Donegal Education Centre and the County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council. “This is an exciting
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MATCH-UP – 10 Minute Town Concept

By Jack Mullen
The MATCH-UP project aims to improve low carbon interchanges at local level to improve public transport by learning from our Interregional partners. The Southern Regional Assembly is delighted to release the MATCH-UP project 10 Minute Town Video and the MATCH-UP 10 Minute Town Framework full report which was inspired by learnings from the Interregional partners […]
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International Day of Non-violence

By Jack Mullen
The principle of non-violence — also known as non-violent resistance — rejects the use of physical violence in order to achieve social or political change. Often described as “the politics of ordinary people”, this form of social struggle has been adopted by mass populations all over the world in campaigns for social justice. The International […]
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INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY

By Jack Mullen
WHAT IS INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY? International Coffee Day on 1 October brings together coffee lovers in a global celebration to share their love of coffee and support the millions of farmers whose livelihoods depend on it. WHAT IS THIS YEAR’S FOCUS? This year, the International Coffee Organisation is working to highlight the plight of coffee farmers, the threat […]
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Transport Emissions Result in an Exceedance of an EU Limit for Air Pollution in Dublin

By Jack Mullen
The EPA’s Air Quality Annual report shows that while Ireland’s air quality was generally good during 2019, there are concerning localised issues. There was an exceedance of the annual average nitrogen dioxide (NO2) EU limit value at one traffic monitoring location in Dublin city centre. Air pollutants were above the WHO’s guideline values for health […]
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Your Ultimate Guide to Employee Experience (EX)

By Jack Mullen
Employee experience, why it matters and what it means for the business, this article provides insight to managing employee experience and the impacts this could have on your business. In this article we will be looking at: What is employee experience? The rise of employee experience The 5 stages of employee experience Employee experience environments […]
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DONEGAL BAY AND BLUE STACKS FESTIVAL

By Jack Mullen
20th Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival Commences this Weekend Over the past 20 years, the Donegal Bay and Blue Stacks Festival – an initiative of Donegal County Council’s Culture Division – has supported artists and engaged communities throughout South and South West Donegal with the best of theatre, music of all kinds, arts for young […]