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The Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland has launched a new exhibition at Hugh Lane Gallery, the first public launch since the lifting of restrictions. Transfiguration is a survey exhibition by Irish artist Patrick Graham, who is widely regarded as one of Ireland’s most influential contemporary painters. This is the first solo museum exhibition in Ireland by the […]

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Engineering for Climate Action

To engage with Irish practitioners across the country, the Department of Civil, Structural & Environmental Engineering in Trinity College Dublin are delighted to invite you to join the free Engineering for Climate Action Lunchtime Lecture Webinar Series. The series will be held on subsequent Wednesday lunchtimes, from 13:00 – 14:00, between the 23rd of March and

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Opening of 3 New City Centre Hubs to Support Ukrainian Families

The Minister for Social Protection Heather Humphreys has announced the establishment of 3 new city centre hubs to support Ukrainian nationals who have fled the Russian invasion. The ‘Ukraine Support Centres’ in Dublin, Cork and Limerick will assist Ukrainians in obtaining PPS Numbers, availing of Social Welfare income supports, and receiving referrals to other State […]

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Launch of the Meath Women’s Caucus

Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council, Cllr. Sean Drew, launched the Meath Women’s Caucus in the Solstice Arts Centre. The Meath Women’s Caucus has been established to promote women in politics and enhance female participation in Local Government. The objective of the caucus is to further gender equality among elected members of the Council and in […]

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Bank of Ireland Opens Manhattan Base to All Business Customers

Bank of Ireland has opened its Manhattan offices to its business customers. The NYC Hub is being targeted at banking customers looking to expand into the United States, offering a location for meetings with customers and potential investors. Based at the Irish lender’s offices at 2 Grand Central Tower in Manhattan, it was previously restricted […]

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County Cork Remember Lives Lost to Covid-19

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan, has led a ceremony at Guagán Barra in Cork to remember all those who have lost their lives during the Covid-19 pandemic. The commemoration was held in advance of the National Ceremony of Remembrance and Reflection that will take place in Dublin on Sunday, March 20th. Mayor […]

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St Patrick’s Day Parades 2022 Across the Country!

After two years with no physical celebration due to Covid-19 restrictions, St Patrick’s Day parades and festivals are back and better than ever. Excitement has been building around the country for the big day, especially given the once-off bank holiday on March 18. Towns, villages and cities alike have put together impressive plans for this […]

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Second National Review of Gender Equality Announced

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris, has announced the second National Review of Gender Equality, which is being carried out by an expert group, on behalf of the Higher Education Authority (HEA). Minister Harris said, “we have seen significant improvements across higher education when it comes to gender equality. […]

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O’Connell Whiskey Merchants Wins Waterford’s Top Enterprise Award

O’Connell Whiskey Merchants business from Kilmacthomas is the winner of the Waterford Enterprise Award for 2022, Local Enterprise Office Waterford has announced. Marking the end of a busy and productive Local Enterprise Week in Waterford, O’Connell Whiskey Merchants took the top prize and will now represent Local Enterprise Office Waterford at the 22nd National Enterprise

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IDA Ireland Welcomes Announcement of Further Substantial Investment by Intel

IDA Ireland welcomes the announcement by Intel of its continued substantial further investment in Ireland as part of its overall European plans. CEO of Intel, Pat Gelsinger spoke with An Taoiseach, Micheál Martin and CEO IDA Ireland, Martin Shanahan ahead of the announcement in Brussels. The CEO of Intel outlined the company’s European plans, acknowledged […]

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New Connected Hubs Open in Community Centres Across Fingal

Fingal County Council has opened a number of new Connected Hubs across the county to help the community access facilities to remote work, study or undertake digital skills trainings. Being able to use high-speed connectivity in easily accessible community locations is a key driver for the council to help improve the options available to people […]

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Fáilte Ireland Unveils New Viewing Points Along Mulroy Drive

Fáilte Ireland has unveiled ten new and updated viewing points along Mulroy Drive, a looped route off the Wild Atlantic Way designed to encourage visitors to explore more and stay longer in the Mulroy Bay area in Donegal. Developed with an investment of €160,000 from Fáilte Ireland, the new and updated viewing points will bring […]

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Extra €125 Fuel Allowance Payments to be Paid to 372,000 Households

Minister for Social Protection, Heather Humphreys, has announced that the €125 once-off Fuel Allowance payments will be paid to 372,000 households this week. The payment, on top of regular Fuel Allowance, was agreed as part of the government’s €505 million package aimed at mitigating the effects of rising energy costs. Households will receive the payment […]

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Construction Begins on 57 New Homes in Moyross, Limerick

Construction is due to begin shortly on 57 new homes in Moyross as part of Limerick Regeneration. The development spans two sites in Dalgaish Park and Cosgrave Park and is in walking distance to the Watch House Cross Neighbourhood Centre, public transport and the local school and church. The development will be a blend of […]

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Signify Health Chooses Galway City as Location of Technology Centre

Signify Health, a leading U.S. value-based healthcare platform that leverages advanced analytics, technology, and nationwide healthcare provider networks, have announced the opening of a new technology centre that is expected to create more than 125 new technology innovation roles in Galway city during the next two years. The technology centre – which will be located […]

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Muintir na Tíre Launch Cork School Garden Competition

There was an air of spring in Atkins Garden Centre as the Deputy Lord Mayor of Cork, Cllr. Tony Fitzgerald, and the Mayor of Cork County, Cllr. Gillian Coughlan, launched the Cork School Garden Competition 2022. Sponsored by Cork City and Cork County Councils and organised by Cork County Muintir na Tíre, the competition has […]

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Sustainable Infrastructure Through Asset Management

The principles of asset management are key to making the necessary investment decisions to transition to sustainable infrastructure but changes from traditional to whole life costing approaches and agility to cope with short- and long-term changes are needed, writes Matthew King, Head of Infrastructure Asset Management, Director Infrastructure and Government at KPMG

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€18m in Emergency Support to Alleviate Pressure on Hauliers

Minister Eamon Ryan and Minister of State Hildegarde Naughton have led out an agreement that will see the implementation of an emergency support measure for licensed hauliers to address cost pressures arising from current high fuel prices, particularly as a consequence of the current conflict in Ukraine. The Ministers have agreed a targeted and temporary […]

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Dublin City Council Enterprise Award Winner 2022 Announced