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Minister of State Martin Heydon T.D. this week signed a Memorandum of Understanding for enhanced cooperation with Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment, represented by Vice Minister Do Thanh Trung during a study tour to Ireland. The visit forms part of the Ireland Vietnam Agrifood Partnership (IVAP) programme, which is managed and implemented by Sustainable […]

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Fitzgerald Kavanagh & Partners appointed to lead Design Team for the National History Museum Refurbishment Project

By Ross Farrell 17 June 2024

Architects Fitzgerald Kavanagh & Partners have been appointed by the Commissioners of Public Works to lead the integrated design team for the refurbishment of the National Museum of Ireland – Natural History. This appointment marks the beginning of the first phase of the design works which will see the building close this September to enable the full decant of

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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Launches Energy-Efficient Homes in Killiney

By Ross Farrell 17 June 2024

Today, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, officially opened 49 new homes at Columba Park, Watson Road, Killiney. The new homes consist of a mix of houses, apartments, duplexes and accessible units now all allocated to persons on DLR’s social housing list. Built to high environmental standards, the homes provide comfortable accommodation with low running costs,

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JustTip announced as Overall Winner of Enterprise Ireland Student Entrepreneur Awards 2024

By Ross Farrell 10 June 2024

On Friday 7th June, Fintech firm JustTip was announced as the overall winner of the 2024 Enterprise Ireland Student Entrepreneur Awards at a ceremony in University College Cork.

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CEO of Sandyford Business District receives prestigious Cathaoirleach’s Award for his service to the area

By Ross Farrell 6 June 2024

CEO of Ireland’s largest business improvement district, Sandyford Business District (SBID), Ger Corbett, has been awarded a Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Cathaoirleach’s Award by the Chair of the local authority, Councillor Denis O’Callaghan.

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Minister O’Gorman Announces Funding to Local Authorities for the Refurbishment and Development of Playgrounds and Play Areas

By Ross Farrell 5 June 2024

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, has this week (4 June) announced the recipients of this year’s Capital Grant Scheme for Play and Recreation. A total of €450,000 has been awarded to 30 Local Authorities.

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Government Announces Commencement of Construction of New Louth Narrow Water Bridge

By Ross Farrell 4 June 2024

Taoiseach Simon Harris, Tánaiste Micheál Martin and Minister Malcolm Noonan will today (4 June) visit the site of the long-anticipated Narrow Water Bridge in County Louth to announce that construction is commencing. They will be joined by Northern Ireland Minister for Infrastructure John O’Dowd MLA.

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Olympic Silver Medal Winning Athlete Annalise Murphy calls for 1,000 Cyclists to join her on the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle in aid of Focus Ireland

By Ross Farrell 31 May 2024

Olympic silver medallist Annalise Murphy has announced her participation in the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle this July, in aid of homeless and housing charity Focus Ireland.

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26 Town Centres Awarded €5 Million in Funding for Development

By Ross Farrell 30 May 2024

Twenty-six town centres are set to benefit from funding of up to €200K each under THRIVE, the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme, awarded under Ireland’s two European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) Regional Programmes.

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Offaly County Council announce 10-year plan for Derryounce Area

By Ross Farrell 28 May 2024

The Offaly County Council have announced a significant milestone in the future development of Derryounce, as Cathaoirleach of Offaly County Council, Cllr Eddie Fitzpatrick officially launched the Derryounce 10-year plan at Portarlington Golf Club. The Derryounce 10-year plan is supported and funded by the Outdoor Recreation Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) 2021, under the

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Minister Martin Heydon Launches Report on ‘Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy through Generational Renewal’

By Ross Farrell 28 May 2024

Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon T.D, has launched a Department-funded research report titled ‘Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy Through Generational Renewal’, at Maynooth University.

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Government Announces €10 Million in Funding for Mental Health Services

By Ross Farrell 27 May 2024

Minister for Mental Health and Older People Mary Butler TD today announced the allocation of an additional €10 million in funding for mental health services secured through the Revised Estimates process.

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Minister Humphreys opens Rural Regeneration Projects across County Roscommon

By Ross Farrell 24 May 2024

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, today (Thursday, 23rd May) officially opened two transformative projects funded under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) in County Roscommon. The An Chistin Food Hub project received €2.78 million under the RRDF with an additional investment of almost €1 million provided by Roscommon County

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Government drive to make Ireland’s nightlife inclusive for people with disabilities

By Ross Farrell 21 May 2024

The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, today announced the launch of a new Night-Time Economy accessibility survey. This is in support of Action 7 in the Report of the Night-Time Economy Taskforce which highlighted the need for awareness raising about the challenges people with disabilities face when socialising or working

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Minister McEntee and Minister O’Donnell attend official opening of the new An Spidéal Garda Station

By Ross Farrell 17 May 2024

The Minister for Justice Helen McEntee T.D. and the Minister of State for the Office of Public Works (OPW) Kieran O’Donnell T.D. yesterday attended the official opening of Spiddal Garda station in Co. Galway. Welcoming the opening of the new Garda station, Minister McEntee said, “I am delighted to be here on what is a […]

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Multi-million Athenry and Tuam projects to proceed with detailed design stage

By Ross Farrell 15 May 2024

Galway County Council has confirmed that the preparation of detailed designs for two multi-million-euro renewal projects in Athenry and Tuam town centres has commenced.

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Minister Humphreys announces record €164 million in funding for 30 regeneration projects across the country

By Ross Farrell 14 May 2024

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys T.D., has announced record funding of €164 million for 30 landmark regeneration projects across the country.

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Mayor of Waterford welcomes UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities

By Ross Farrell 9 May 2024

Earlier this year, Waterford was invited to join the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. The invitation followed the collaborative work between Waterford City and County Council, Kilkenny County Council, the Southern Regional Assembly, SETU and Waterford Chambers in setting out the ambition and commitment in Waterford to fostering lifelong learning opportunities for

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Dublin City Launches Ground-breaking Charter of Inclusion

By Ross Farrell 7 May 2024

Dublin City Council has marked a historic moment with the launch of its ‘Charter of Inclusion’, a visionary initiative aimed at fostering belonging, unity, and equality in Dublin City. The charter, developed together with Common Purpose and EY Ireland, represents a significant step towards creating a more inclusive and equitable city for all. Dublin, with […]

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Minister Patrick O’Donovan announces funding of €500,000 to provide free period products for students

By Ross Farrell 7 May 2024

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Patrick O’Donovan T.D. today announced funding of €500,000 to provide free period products for students.

Minister of State Heydon signs Agri-Food Cooperation Agreement with Vietnamese Ministry

Fitzgerald Kavanagh & Partners appointed to lead Design Team for the National History Museum Refurbishment Project

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Launches Energy-Efficient Homes in Killiney

JustTip announced as Overall Winner of Enterprise Ireland Student Entrepreneur Awards 2024

CEO of Sandyford Business District receives prestigious Cathaoirleach’s Award for his service to the area

Minister O’Gorman Announces Funding to Local Authorities for the Refurbishment and Development of Playgrounds and Play Areas

Government Announces Commencement of Construction of New Louth Narrow Water Bridge

Olympic Silver Medal Winning Athlete Annalise Murphy calls for 1,000 Cyclists to join her on the Ring of Kerry Charity Cycle in aid of Focus Ireland

26 Town Centres Awarded €5 Million in Funding for Development

Offaly County Council announce 10-year plan for Derryounce Area

Minister Martin Heydon Launches Report on ‘Sustainable Transition of the Rural Economy through Generational Renewal’

Government Announces €10 Million in Funding for Mental Health Services

Minister Humphreys opens Rural Regeneration Projects across County Roscommon

Government drive to make Ireland’s nightlife inclusive for people with disabilities

Minister McEntee and Minister O’Donnell attend official opening of the new An Spidéal Garda Station

Multi-million Athenry and Tuam projects to proceed with detailed design stage

Minister Humphreys announces record €164 million in funding for 30 regeneration projects across the country

Mayor of Waterford welcomes UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities

Dublin City Launches Ground-breaking Charter of Inclusion

Minister Patrick O’Donovan announces funding of €500,000 to provide free period products for students

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