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Tourism Ireland Wins ‘Best Tourist Board’ Award in Canada

By Ryan Harmon 26 May 2023

Tourism Ireland has scooped a major travel award in Canada – ‘Best Tourist Board UK / Europe / Middle East / Africa’ – at the TravelPulse Canada Readers’ Choice Awards. The award was presented to Tourism Ireland in downtown Toronto recently, at the 4th annual Readers’ Choice Awards, now a major event in the travel […]

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New €4.2m National Cyber Security Coordination and Development Centre Project

By Ryan Harmon 26 May 2023

Minister of State at the Department of the Environment, Climate and Communications with responsibility for Communications, Ossian Smyth TD, has welcomed the establishment of a new National Cyber Security Coordination and Development Centre (NCC-IE) project for Ireland. The role of the NCC-IE project, which sits within the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), is: To

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Experience the Thrill of Dublin City Council’s Urban Circus This Sunday

By Ryan Harmon 26 May 2023

Dublin City Council’s Urban Circus is set to captivate audiences this Sunday! This new family-friendly event will feature five recurring shows between 12pm and 6pm, showcasing the talents of the Fanzini Brothers and Fidget Feet Aerial Dance Theatre.  The Fanzini Brothers, who have been entertaining national and international audiences in street and circus

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Cryptocurrency Platform Gemini Chooses Dublin as its European HQ

By Ryan Harmon 26 May 2023

Cryptocurrency platform Gemini has announced Dublin as the location for its European HQ. Gemini launched its platform in Ireland and eleven other European markets in the fourth quarter of last year.  Gemini’s positive view of the Irish regulatory landscape, coupled with the capital’s deep talent base in technology and innovation, and thriving startup scene were […]

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Mayo County Council Announces 18 Beaches Awarded Flags From An Taisce

By Ryan Harmon 25 May 2023

An Taisce have announced the International Blue Flag and Green Coast Award recipients for 2023, with Mayo among the recipients. The awards were presented by Darragh O’Brien TD, Minister of State for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, at a ceremony held in the Shoreline Hotel, Donabate. The Blue Flag is an international award that recognises beach […]

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10,000 Home Energy Upgrades in First Quarter of 2023

By Ryan Harmon 25 May 2023

The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) published a report giving details of the nearly 10,000 home energy upgrades supported through Government funded SEAI grant schemes in the first quarter of 2023. The retrofitting target overall for 2023 is to support over 37,000 home energy upgrades. On first quarter performance, and based on the robust […]

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New Apprenticeship in Sportsturf Management Announced

By Ryan Harmon 25 May 2023

The Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has confirmed a new apprenticeship programme in Sportsturf Management. The two-year programme will welcome its first group of apprentices and employers in September 2023. The apprenticeship will train apprentices to work on plant science and protection, soil and rootzones, the

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Banshees of Inisherin Star Sheila Flitton Performing at dlr Age Well Expo 2023

By Ryan Harmon 25 May 2023

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlrcc) presents the dlr Age Well Expo in association with the dlr Age-Friendly Alliance to celebrate and showcase services and activities available to older people in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. One of the highlights of the event will be a performance by 90-year-old Actress Sheila Flitton from the Banshees of Inisherin, of her highly

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Boyne Valley Food Hub Opens for Business

By Ryan Harmon 25 May 2023

A flagship food development project in the heart of one of Ireland’s richest farmland areas has been unveiled, with the official launch of the Boyne Valley Food Hub in Navan. The new Food Hub, located in the Meath Enterprise Centre in Navan, was officially opened by the Minister of State at the Department of Enterprise, […]

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Kildare County Council Awards Contract for Major Rehabilitation Works on M7 Bridges

By Ryan Harmon 24 May 2023

Kildare County Council has confirmed that the civils works contract for major bridge rehabilitation works on the M7 has been awarded to GLAS Civil Engineering Ltd. The successful contractor has been appointed following an extensive tender process. The Major bridge rehabilitation works, which are being funded by Transport Infrastructure Ireland, are being undertaken at the

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Engineering for Climate Action: Shaping a Sustainable Future

By Ryan Harmon 24 May 2023

Join the Online Information Session for Trinity College Dublin’s School of Engineering Postgraduate Diploma in Engineering for Climate Action Climate change is undeniably one of the most pressing challenges of our time. The need for innovative solutions and skilled professionals who can tackle the complex issues arising from climate change has never been greater.

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Return Flight for the Osprey as NPWS Prepares to Reintroduce Bird to Ireland This Summer

By Ryan Harmon 24 May 2023

Minister of State Malcolm Noonan TD announced that the National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is ready to move forward with the reintroduction of the Osprey to Ireland in summer 2023. Osprey are a magnificent fish-eating bird of prey that became extinct in Ireland many years ago. The NPWS has been researching and preparing for […]

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Cork Summer Show 2023

By Ryan Harmon 24 May 2023

The Cork Summer Show will take place on the 17th and 18th of June 2023, 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at the Cork Show Grounds, Curraheen Road, Cork. As the evenings grow longer, there’s a sense of summer in the air and a great Munster tradition is getting ready to launch! The Cork Summer Show 2023 […]

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Ardonagh Analytics Lab Officially Opens New Office in Mullingar

By Ryan Harmon 24 May 2023

The Ardonagh Analytics Lab, part of the global insurance distribution platform, The Ardonagh Group, moved into its new state-of-the-art office in Mullingar as part of its ambitious expansion strategy.  The lab, which provides insights for Ardonagh’s set of international businesses, first opened in 2021, with support from the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. The

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Love Your Beach Week 2023 is Back for More Fun on the Sand in Galway

By Ryan Harmon 23 May 2023

The Galway City Council Love your Beach Week is back for the third year, with expert environmental talks, beach clean-ups, sounds of the sea percussion workshops, and a children’s sandcastle building competition! Events take place from the 7th to the 11th June, on Ballyloughane, Grattan, Salthill and Silverstrand beaches. All events are free of charge […]

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Age & Opportunity Announces Grants to Promote Physical Activity Among Older People

By Ryan Harmon 23 May 2023

Age & Opportunity is marking the distribution of its Active National Grant that provides significant funding for sport and physical activity amongst older people. The Grant Scheme is a combined initiative from Age & Opportunity and Sport Ireland. This year it is providing €317,430 to support sport and physical activities run by 909 organisations. These range from

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Ministers for Health Bring Into Law World’s First Comprehensive Health Labelling of Alcohol Products

By Ryan Harmon 23 May 2023

The Minister for Health Stephen Donnelly has signed into law the Public Health (Alcohol) (Labelling) Regulations 2023 and the remaining provisions of Section 12 of the Public Health (Alcohol) Act. Section 12 and the Labelling Regulations together introduce comprehensive health labelling of alcohol products sold in Ireland and provide that similar health information will be

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New Strategy for Housing in Fingal Will Help Further Empower People With Disabilities

By Ryan Harmon 23 May 2023

Fingal County Council has launched an innovative new strategy for housing that aims to provide people with disabilities better opportunities and foster a more inclusive community. The approach not only prioritises accessibility but also recognises the importance of creating environments that promote independence, equality, and integration for all residents. Individuals

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Boston Scientific Announces €80m Investment and 400+ Jobs at Clonmel Site

By Ryan Harmon 23 May 2023

Boston Scientific Corporation announced an €80 million investment in its Clonmel operations at an event celebrating the site’s 25th anniversary with Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. The funding, supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland, will go towards the continued expansion of the company’s medical technology manufacturing and research and development (R&D)

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New County Donegal Heritage Plan on Public Review

By Ryan Harmon 22 May 2023

The new County Donegal Heritage Plan has been placed on public review until Monday, June 5. The new strategic plan will cover the period from 2023 until 2030 and has been prepared by the County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council and the County Donegal Heritage Forum following a period of public submissions last year. […]