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The Central Statistics Office (CSO) has published the second of four publications, called Sustainable Mobility and Transport, on the results of the National Travel Survey which was carried out in 2021. The detail in this publication is a subset of the broader data collected. The publication focusses on sustainable mobility such as walking and cycling […]

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Ministers Welcome Second Sitting of Ireland’s Rural Youth Assembly

By Ryan Harmon 15 July 2022

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman TD, have welcomed the second sitting of the national Rural Youth Assembly. The Assembly gathered approximately 50 young people, aged between 12-24 years, at Collins Barracks in Dublin to discuss the challenges and

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Beach Wheelchairs Launched in Mayo

By Ryan Harmon 15 July 2022

Mayo County Council are pleased to announce the roll out of 4 new all-terrain beach wheelchairs and wheelchair friendly beach mats which will greatly enhance accessibility on several Mayo Blue Flag Beaches. This equipment will be shared between participating Blue Flag Beaches according to daily demand. Funding for this initiative was made available under the […]

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Exports by Enterprise Ireland Backed Companies Increased By 12% to Record Level in 2021

By Ryan Harmon 15 July 2022

Enterprise Ireland, the state agency responsible for helping Irish companies to grow and expand in international markets, saw exports by companies it supports increase by 12% to a record €27.29 billion last year. This is the highest ever level of growth for Enterprise Ireland-backed companies in export value, and strong increases were experienced across almost […]

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Volvo Cork Week Leads the Way With Plastic Free Event

By Ryan Harmon 14 July 2022

Volvo Cork Week has introduced significant sustainability measures this year as part of the Royal Cork Yacht Club’s commitment to leading the way in Ireland on low impact events and ocean health. Many events across Ireland have adopted strong recycling measures but organisers of Volvo Cork Week have gone one step further by putting a […]

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TG4 Announce New Funding Schemes Investing in Screen Talent

By Ryan Harmon 14 July 2022

TG4, Fís Eireann / Screen Ireland and Northern Ireland Screen’s Irish Language Broadcast Fund are pleased to announce they have joined forces to support a range of new Irish language development funds, aimed at supporting new & emerging screen talent at Galway Film Fleadh. A one-off pilot scheme, Céim Eile welcomes applications for development for

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Government’s Social Inclusion Programme Annual Report Launched

By Ryan Harmon 14 July 2022

Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform, Michael McGrath, joined Minister of State with responsibility for Community Development and Charities, Joe O’Brien, to launch the ‘Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP) Annual Report 2021’ at the Mansion House in Dublin. SICAP is co-funded by the Department of Rural and Community Development and the European

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Cathaoirleach Launches New Code for Campers in Donegal

By Ryan Harmon 14 July 2022

Cathaoirleach of Donegal County Council Cllr. Liam Blaney has launched a new code of conduct to help campers enjoy their visit to Donegal this summer while at the same time protecting the beautiful county. This Code has been developed on foot of recommendations from a study commissioned by Donegal County Council in 2021 and has been jointly […]

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Global Payments Processor Yapstone Celebrates Ten Years in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 14 July 2022

Yapstone, the global payments processor, celebrates ten years in Ireland this month. Established in San Francisco, the Drogheda offices serve as Yapstone’s international HQ and is home to a range of departments that support their global customer base, from engineering and marketing to customer operations and product development. With the support from the team in […]

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Government Welcomes Report of the Future of Media Commission

By Ryan Harmon 13 July 2022

The Taoiseach, Micheál Martin, Tánaiste Leo Varadkar and Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin, welcomed the publication of the report of the Future of Media Commission and announced a major government initiative to support Ireland’s media sector. The Future of Media Commission, established by Government in September 2020, was

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Cork City Council Launches Initiative to Help Reduce Carbon Footprint at Home

By Ryan Harmon 13 July 2022

Cork City Council officially opened the new Home Energy UpGrade Office (HEUGO) on Grand Parade Street, Cork City. The first of its kind in Ireland, the new HEUGO office will provide free impartial guidance and resources to homeowners on energy upgrades and grant schemes. Free from financial commitment, homeowners in Cork will receive guidance on […]

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ARRACO Receives MiFID License and Opens Dublin Office

By Ryan Harmon 13 July 2022

ARRACO Global Markets Group, the award-winning and disruptive interdealer broker for global commodities, has been granted a MiFID licence from the Central Bank of Ireland for its Irish subsidiary ARRACO Ireland Limited to operate and open a new office in Dublin that will serve as the company’s European headquarters. The licence will allow ARRACO to […]

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Aging Well at the Cliffs of Moher

By Ryan Harmon 12 July 2022

The Cliffs of Moher Experience announced it has partnered with J.J. Corry Irish Whiskey to create a new series of Irish whiskeys finished in sherry casks in the iconic O’Brien’s Tower. Clare-based J.J. Corry has selected single malt, pot still and single grain whiskeys from around the island of Ireland to mature within the tower, […]

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Bus Éireann and Grow Mental Health Launch Reverse Vending Machines

By Ryan Harmon 12 July 2022

Bus Éireann, Ireland’s national bus company, is encouraging customers in Dublin and Letterkenny to return their plastic bottles and aluminium drinks cans to reverse vending machines in its bus stations. Between the two stations there is an expected footfall of over 3m passengers a year that will be able to avail of the reverse vending […]

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Ireland’s New National Smart Specialisation Strategy Published

By Ryan Harmon 12 July 2022

The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar has published Ireland’s new National Smart Specialisation Strategy 2022-2027 to identify and invest in the strengths and opportunities of every region in the country. Through the European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) for 2022-2027, Ireland is set to receive €396 million from the European

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DLR Announces Continuation of First Frames Short Film Scheme

By Ryan Harmon 12 July 2022

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is pleased to announce that the dlr First Frames Scheme will continue for 2022/23 – supporting emerging filmmakers looking to develop ambitious and creative short films based in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. The County Council works closely with the Institute of Art, Design & Technology’s (IADT) National Film School on this programme. An

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US Based FileCloud Chooses Limerick For EMEA HQ

By Ryan Harmon 12 July 2022

FileCloud, a leading software and SaaS provider of ready-to-deploy, hyper-secure enterprise file sharing and content collaboration platform (CCP) has announced that it has chosen to establish its EMEA HQ and R&D Centre in Limerick, Ireland creating 50 roles over the next two and a half years. Founded in Austin, Texas, FileCloud has operations in the […]

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Limerick Going for Gold Returns With Prizes for Limerick Communities

By Ryan Harmon 11 July 2022

Limerick Going for Gold is back! After a Covid-enforced break of two years, this unique community-based competition returns with more than €60,000 in prize funding up for grabs. Limerick Going for Gold aims to make Limerick a cleaner, brighter place to work, live and visit and has captured the imagination of Tidy Towns groups, residents’ […]

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President Higgins Opens Beyond the Trees Avondale

By Ryan Harmon 11 July 2022

President Michael D. Higgins performed the official opening of ‘Beyond the Trees Avondale’, a spectacular new visitor experience developed in partnership between Coillte, Fáilte Ireland and EAK Ireland in Avondale Forest Park in Co. Wicklow, combining a stunning 700 metre Treetop Walk with a 12 storey high Viewing Tower. Visitors to Beyond the Trees Avondale will […]

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€17.2m Funding for Apprenticeships in Further and Higher Education

By Ryan Harmon 11 July 2022

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, and Minister of State for Skills and Further Education, Niall Collins, have announced the roll-out of €17.2 million in capital funding to respond to the growing demand for apprenticeships. This builds on the €20 million Apprenticeship Capital Fund investment in 2021 across both […]

CSO Publish Sustainable Mobility and Transport 2021 Report

Ministers Welcome Second Sitting of Ireland’s Rural Youth Assembly

Beach Wheelchairs Launched in Mayo

Exports by Enterprise Ireland Backed Companies Increased By 12% to Record Level in 2021

Volvo Cork Week Leads the Way With Plastic Free Event

TG4 Announce New Funding Schemes Investing in Screen Talent

Cathaoirleach Launches New Code for Campers in Donegal

Global Payments Processor Yapstone Celebrates Ten Years in Ireland

Government Welcomes Report of the Future of Media Commission

Cork City Council Launches Initiative to Help Reduce Carbon Footprint at Home

ARRACO Receives MiFID License and Opens Dublin Office

Aging Well at the Cliffs of Moher

Bus Éireann and Grow Mental Health Launch Reverse Vending Machines

Ireland’s New National Smart Specialisation Strategy Published

DLR Announces Continuation of First Frames Short Film Scheme

US Based FileCloud Chooses Limerick For EMEA HQ

Limerick Going for Gold Returns With Prizes for Limerick Communities

President Higgins Opens Beyond the Trees Avondale

€17.2m Funding for Apprenticeships in Further and Higher Education

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