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Universal Books launched Conor Galvin’s debut novel, ‘Burn in Hell Daryl Flynn’, in McGrattan’s Lounge last night, Thursday 30th September. Conor Galvin’s style of writing exposes the sneering cynical Dublin veneer of living life at the hard edge of society. His brute force observations on the manic struggles of ordinary people behind closed doors will […]

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Innovate Limerick to Support Under-Represented in Film & TV

Innovate Limerick through Film in Limerick has partnered with Gorm Media to launch a new diversity initiative to support under-represented in the film and TV industry. Supported by Screen Skills Ireland, the initiative responds to the under-representation of people from culturally and ethnically diverse communities working in Irish filmmaking, and the barriers faced by

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WHOOP Accelerates Growth With Opening of Dublin Office

WHOOP has announced that its international expansion will begin with the opening of a Dublin office. The human performance company is set to open in Dublin, with more than 50 employees due to be in place by the end of 2022. WHOOP is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. The past twelve months have been […]

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Local Authorities Improved Performance While Mounting Covid-19 Response

Local authorities improved their performance across a range of indicators during 2020, despite Covid-19 challenges and while providing additional innovations and services during the pandemic. The NOAC Local Authority Performance Indicator Report 2020 shows local authorities made advances last year, in particular in the areas of housing, business supports, and online

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10 Irish Whiskey Brands To Enjoy Right Now

Did you know that Irish whiskey almost went extinct in the 1970s? In 1975, there were only two Irish whiskey distilleries left in operation, New Midleton just outside of Cork, and Old Bushmills in Northern Ireland. Both were owned by one company at the time, Irish Distillers, which is now part of Pernod Ricard. Things […]

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€57m Funding Through SEAI for Community and Home Energy Projects

The Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, has announced the 83 community and home energy projects to receive grant funding of €57 million under the SEAI Community Energy Grant Scheme. This year the grants, administered by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), are for projects supporting the delivery of 2,105 homes […]

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National Skills Council Discusses Barriers Facing Women and Persons with Disabilities

The National Skills Council has met to discuss the barriers facing women and people with disabilities accessing the labour market. The Council heard females had a higher monthly unemployment rate than males in June 2021, while the number of females in employment was lowest in the South East. The Council heard from the National Womens’ […]

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Calling on Government to Boost the Nation in Budget 2022

The Federation of Irish Sport Are Calling On Government To Boost The Nation Through Additional Funding For Sport and Physical Activity in Budget 2022. The Federation of Irish Sport believe that there has never been a better opportunity to harness the power of sport for our country as we emerge from the recent period of […]

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Poly Open New Galway Office to Create 200 Jobs

Poly has announced it will open its new EMEA office in Galway, expected to create more than 200 high-skilled jobs over the next five years. The global communications company is investing in the region to meet the growing demand for its premium audio and video products as businesses adjust to managing highly distributed workforces. The Galway […]

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Cork County Council’s Lifeguard Service Respond to 1000 Incidents During Summer 2021

Over the summer of 2021, Cork City Council’s lifeguard service responded to over 1,000 incidents. With 21 rescues, 23 lost children reunited with their families and 940 first aid incidents, 2021 was a busy lifeguard season across Cork County’s twelve beaches. A total of 39 full-time Beach Lifeguards raised their red and yellow flags during […]

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Arts and Creativity Play Important Role for Elderly

Arts and creativity has an important role to play in health and wellbeing in later life and can help improve physical, psychological, and social health and wellbeing for the elderly, a new report published by the Institute of Public Health (IPH) has found. The report, ‘Arts and Creativity in Later Life: Implications for Public Health […]

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Funding for 31 Walking Trails to Boost Outdoor Recreation and Rural Tourism

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced a major initiative for Rural Ireland tourism, which includes the addition of 31 new walking trails to her Department’s Walks Scheme and funding for a number of new Rural Recreation Officers. The 31 new trails across 13 counties are to be added to the […]

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#BuyDonegal is Back!

Following on from a phenomenally successful 2020 campaign, #BuyDonegal will once again return in 2021, showcasing the best of Donegal business! The campaign provides an opportunity for businesses across the county to highlight their exciting and innovative range of products and services and most importantly encourage people to buy them. The initiative, developed by Donegal

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Boston Scientific to Invest €30m in Cork RD&I