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Emergency group to issue safety advice ahead of Storm Lorenzo

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A meeting of the National Emergency Co-ordination Group to discuss nationwide preparations for the expected arrival of Storm Lorenzo tomorrow evening is taking place in Dublin today at 10.30am. Minister for Housing, Planning, and Local Government Eoghan Murphy said he is very concerned about the potential impact of the storm in coastal areas and the damage that
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Cyc-lok – Enabling More Cycling

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Louise and Stephen Murphy founded a start-up company in County Carlow that would seek to revolutionise cycling security in a rapidly changing urban landscape. In 2014, Louise and Stephen Murphy founded a start-up company in County Carlow that would seek to revolutionise cycling security in a rapidly changing urban landscape. Cyc-Lok Ltd. is a completely […]
Feature Housing News

Builders: 310 Council Homes for €51.4m

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A building consortium has put an estimated price tag of €51.4m on 310 houses it is to sell to South Dublin County Council for social housing. Adwood Ltd – a consortium of established Dublin builders Adroit and Maplewood – has lodged fast-track plans with An Bord Pleanála for 1,034 residential units at Kilcarbery, 2km west […]
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Project EDWARD and Make Way Day

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Reducing on street obstacles to help improve safety within the public space for pedestrians, cyclists and those who are disabled called for this Project EDWARD (European Day Without a Road Death) and Make Way Day. Project EDWARD (European Day Without a Road Death) Day returns on Thursday, 26 September 2019 with the key objective that […]
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Cork Celebrates its ‘Latin Rebel’ with Colombian Ambassador Visit

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The Colombian Ambassador to Ireland will help Cork celebrate one of the city’s unsung heroes, General Daniel Florence O’Leary, during ‘Daniel Florence O’Leary Day’ this Saturday. Daniel Florence O’Leary’s impact on the political history of Latin American is widely recognised at the highest levels nationally and globally.  O’Leary, as aide de camp to Símon Bolívar […]
Feature News Technology

Minister Heather Humphrey’s Announces Winners of Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur Awards

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MINISTER HEATHER HUMPHREYS ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF IRELAND’S BEST YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS A 34 year old former accountant was named Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur (IBYE) for 2019 at today’s awards ceremony in Dublin.  Sharon Cunningham, co-founder of Shorla Pharma, who are supported by Local Enterprise Office Tipperary, took home the top award at today’s event after
Environment Feature News

European Mobility Week 16-20 September

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EUROPEAN MOBILITY WEEK is focusing on ‘safe walking and cycling’ and the ways active mobility can benefit our health, environment, and bank balances. The Transport and Mobility Forum will be holding 3 great events on Friday 20th September to show how Cork City and County are moving towards more low-carbon, active mobility.  Tickets for all […]
Business Feature News

Councils Back Meet the Buyer Event

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Recently a large number of food producers such as restaurant owners, supermarket groups, and chefs gathered at the Limerick Institute of Technology to participate in the Meet the Buyer Event. This event, which hosted more than 75 up and coming businesses, allows participants to pitch their ideas to the top trade buyers from Ireland, Northern […]
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60th International Liffey Descent descends on Lucan

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Ireland’s iconic canoe marathon race, the Liffey Descent, celebrates the 60th race this year and the international event takes place this Saturday 14 September making its way down the river through Lucan in South Dublin. Paddlers will test their skills as they negotiate 10 weirs and 1 portage along the 32 kilometre stretch of the […]
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South Dublin County Council has today published its Climate Change Action Plan

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Dublin’s climate is changing and this poses significant risks and challenges to all of those living in the region. In response to this, South Dublin County Council has produced the Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024 in association with Codema (Dublin’s Energy Agency) and the Dublin Metropolitan Climate Action Regional Office (CARO). The Climate Change Action […]
Feature Housing News

New Community Planned for South Dublin County

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A new community planned for South Dublin County on the lands that make up the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone has recently been approved by An Bord Pleanála, subject to modifications. The land, comprising approximately 280 hectares, is located between the established communities of Lucan, Clondalkin and Liffey Valley. The lands have been designated by the […]
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Industry Has a Vital Role to Play to Tackle Climate Disruption – Bruton and Humphreys

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Climate Action and Environment Minister Richard Bruton and Business, Enterprise and Innovation Minister Heather Humphreys this morning outlined the government’s plans to reduce harmful emissions from industry at an industry meeting held in Dublin Castle. They also took the opportunity to launch Pillar 5 of Future Jobs Ireland, the whole-of-Government strategy to prepare