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Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSi) has launched an updated GeoHive, the state’s Geospatial Data Infrastructure with the support of the Office of the government Chief Information Officer. An online treasury of interactive maps, geospatial data and apps, GeoHive provides unprecedented access to data about Ireland that can be accessed by everyone. GeoHive allows public service

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Donegal Bog Cotton – Sustainably Sourced Inspiration from West Donegal

Dublin natives and lifelong friends Marian McNally and Patricia Haran have developed their hobby into a successful business called Donegal Bog Cotton based in Falcarragh in north west Donegal. Having spent many holidays in Donegal with their families, Marian recalls the great memories that they have of family barbecues, long walks and swimming in the […]

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Minister Humphreys and Minister O’Gorman Welcome Ireland’s First Rural Youth Assembly

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 holding of Ireland’s first ever Rural Youth Assembly, which took place online today. The Assembly gathered young people living in rural areas, aged between 12-18 years old, to discuss the

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Connacht Rugby and Mayo County Council to Fund New Rugby Development Officer Role

Connacht Rugby, in conjunction with Mayo County Council, are delighted to announce a further development in the investment in grassroots rugby with the creation of a new Rugby Development Officer role in County Mayo. This announcement comes on the back of a new strategic partnership between the two organisations, which will allow for increased funding […]

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Tegus Announces Establishment of EMEA HQ in Waterford

Tegus, the leading provider of primary business and market intelligence for key decision makers, has announced the establishment of its EMEA HQ in Waterford City and the creation of up to 100 jobs over the next two years. Co-Founded in San Francisco by twin brothers Michael and Thomas Elnick, Tegus conducts and collects research and […]

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‘Dublin Winter Lights’ Returns With 21 Locations

Dublin City Council is excited to announce the return of the spectacular ‘Dublin Winter Lights’, which include 5 new locations. The lights were switched on last night and will remain on from now until January 1st. 21 locations, in the form of 2 walking trails, around the city have been transformed with colourful projections and […]

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New Website Offers Information on 1,000 Local Government Services

Services.LocalGov.ie provides the public with clear, accessible and user-friendly information about local government services all in one place. The website, launched by Minister of State for Local Government, Peter Burke was developed by the Local Government Management Agency with support from the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage and the County and City

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Mental Health Support Leaflet for Children and Young People Launched

Minister of State for Mental Health and Older People, Mary Butler TD, has launched an updated mental health support leaflet for children and young people. This leaflet will raise awareness, signpost and provide details of several HSE funded national organisations that provide various mental health supports and services to children, young people and their families […]

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Boston and Ireland Northwest Join Virtually for 13th Annual Golden Bridges Conference

This year’s annual Golden Bridges Conference will be held virtually on Friday, 19 November when political leaders, business, community representatives, tourism and education providers from Ireland North West and Boston will join together to further bind their relationship as the regions start to recover from the COVID pandemic. This is the second year that the […]

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MetPro Ltd. to Expand Tralee Manufacturing Facility

MetPro Ltd., a Transcendia company, has announced that it is to expand operations in its facility in Tralee, Co. Kerry. This announcement will lead to the creation of approximately 15 new jobs over the next three years. This project is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. Established in 1998, MetPro Ltd. specialises in […]

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Managing Aircraft Noise From Dublin Airport

The Aircraft Noise Competent Authority (ANCA) is holding a 14-week public consultation on its draft recommendations regarding daa’s application to amend aircraft operating restrictions at Dublin Airport when the new north runway opens. The public consultation will inform ANCA’s final direction to the Planning Authority before it rules on daa’s application next year.

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Chambers Ireland Releases Irish Data From Eurochambres Economic Survey for 2022

Chambers Ireland has launched the results of the Irish survey of businesses which contributed to the Eurochambres Economic Survey for 2022 (EES2022). Eurochambres (the Association of European Chambers of Commerce and Industry) represents over 20 million enterprises in Europe – 98% of which are SMEs – through 45 national members and a European network of […]

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42 Projects to Be Funded Under the 2021 LGBTI+ Community Services Funding Call

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, T.D., has announced the 42 LGBTI+ projects set to receive funding under the 2021 LGBTI+ Community Services Funding Call. €1.5 million will be allocated to 42 LGBTI+ community service based projects. Grants of up to €85,000 will be allocated to successful organisations to assist the […]

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Ennis Businesses Acknowledged as Age Friendly

As part of the Ennis Age Friendly Town initiative, 14 businesses were acknowledged as Age Friendly at an event in the Woodstock Hotel in Ennis. This initiative is part of the national Business Recognition Programme by Age Friendly Ireland who recognise that older people account for up to 50 per cent of consumer spending. All […]

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3,000 Jobs Enabled by Launch of Expanded Guinness Enterprise Centre Incubator