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Image courtesy of Limerick County Council. Limerick City and County Council has announced a major transformational development proposal across three key sites in Limerick City in an investment in the region of €400m, including a new state-of-the-art medical facility and the creation of over 200 construction jobs across the sites. The three key sites are […]

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Public Sector saves €1.55 billion on energy spend

By Jack Mullen 11 February 2021

Image courtesy of SEAI Public bodies have achieved €1.55 billion in energy savings and avoided 5.2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions between 2009 and 2019. The Annual Report on Public Sector Energy Efficiency Performance covering 2019 shows that the public sector was 29% more energy efficient and on course to achieve its 33% energy efficiency target […]

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Fidelity Investments announces 90 new tech jobs in Dublin and Galway

By Jack Mullen 11 February 2021

Image courtesy of Glassdoor.ie The US-headquartered financial services company is once again growing its technology team in Ireland. Global financial services company Fidelity Investments has announced 90 new tech jobs in Ireland. Recruitment is underway with all positions due to be filled within the first half of the year. These new full-time positions are all

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Snow and Ice Warning issued by Met Eireann

By Jack Mullen 10 February 2021

Snow and Ice Warning issued by Met Eireann with widespread snow and freezing temperatures forecast for Ireland Widespread snow with accumulations in places are to expected over Thursday and Friday according to the latest weather forecast from Met Eireann. The national forecaster says that the weather will remain cold and unsettled with more widespread falls of […]

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Government €160m boost to Covid business grants

By Jack Mullen 10 February 2021

Pictured above: CEO of Enterprise Ireland Julie Sinnamon. Image courtesy of Enterprise Ireland The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Leo Varadkar TD yesterday announced €160m for measures to help businesses during the pandemic. These were agreed by cabinet on Tuesday evening. The Government has put in place a comprehensive package to help

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Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Annual Progress Report Published

By Jack Mullen 9 February 2021

Pictured above: An Cathaoirleach, Cllr Una Power. Image courtesy of Una Power Via Twitter. Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council exceeds its 2020 energy efficiency target, as first Climate Change Action Plan is published. Following the February meeting of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, the first Annual Progress Report of the Climate Change Action Plan 2019-2024,

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Video Production Showcases County Sligo Local Authority Peace IV Action Plan

By Jack Mullen 9 February 2021

Image courtesy of Ireland.com Sligo County Council Press Release (05/02/2021) – To mark the completion of the delivery of the County Sligo Local Authority PEACE IV Action Plan a video has been commissioned by Sligo County Council as Lead Partner to highlight and showcase its achievements. Implementation of the Plan has been overseen by the […]

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AIB pledges €1.25m to fund First Chair of Sustainable Business in Ireland at University College Cork

By Jack Mullen 9 February 2021

Interim President Professor John O’Halloran with AIB CEO and alumnus Dr Colin Hunt announcing the AIB Chair in Sustainable Business. Image courtesy of UCC AIB has announced a partnership with UCC which will see the bank fund The AIB Chair of Sustainable Business, the first of its kind in Ireland. AIB has pledged €1.25 million […]

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HID Global announces plans to open new Centre of Excellence in Galway by the end of 2021

By Jack Mullen 8 February 2021

Image courtesy of Glassdoor HID Global, a worldwide leader in trusted identity solutions, has announced it is on track to open its Centre of Excellence in Galway city in 2021. This will allow for full consolidation of business activities, including manufacturing operations, to the new facility in Mervue Business Park by end of 2022. The […]

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The remote working challenge for Big Tech

By Jack Mullen 8 February 2021

The prospect of long-term remote working can be enticing or terrifying, depending on how you look at it. For some, it represents opportunity and progress towards a new future of work. For others, it’s an unwelcome headache. Whichever side you’re on, there’s no questioning that a pivot to permanent remote working, or even a hybrid format, is […]

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Iberdrola buys into 3-GW DP Energy offshore wind pipeline off Ireland

By Jack Mullen 8 February 2021

Spanish utility group Iberdrola SA (BME:IBE) has agreed to acquire majority stakes in a 3-GW offshore wind pipeline in Ireland and in the vehicle promoting it from Irish renewables developer DP Energy, the companies announced on Friday. DP Energy’s pipeline includes three potential 1-GW projects located off the east, west and south coasts of Ireland, […]

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Donegal County Council Launches Letterkenny 2040

By Jack Mullen 8 February 2021

Donegal County Council is pleased to announce the launch of Letterkenny 2040 – a process to develop a regeneration strategy for Letterkenny town centre. This exciting project is funded by the Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF), a flagship initiative of Project Ireland 2040 and led by Donegal County Council’s Regeneration and Development Team. The

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Irish-based Jazz Pharmaceuticals buys cannabis-focused drug firm

By Jack Mullen 5 February 2021

Image courtesy of @Julia Teichmann/Pixabay GW Pharmaceuticals is the maker of the first drug derived from the cannabis plant to win approval in the US North American firm Jazz Pharmaceuticals has agreed to acquire cannabis-based medicinal drug company GW Pharmaceuticals for $7.2bn (€6bn) in a cash and share deal. The company has a manufacturing plant […]

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Dublin’s smart bins find new purpose during the pandemic

By Jack Mullen 5 February 2021

Image courtesy of @DublinChamber Dublin’s solar-powered Bigbelly bins were already smart, sending alerts when they are almost full to streamline collections. Now, they’re also being used to measure busyness in the city and to house small cell infrastructure to improve connectivity across Dublin. This is the latest example of cities repurposing existing smart infrastructure

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New campaign to get Ireland reading during Covid

By Jack Mullen 4 February 2021

Ireland Reads is a new campaign to get the whole country reading this month in the lead up to a national day of reading on Thursday, February 25th. Irish libraries have teamed up with publishers, booksellers, authors and others for the campaign, which is part of the government’s Keep Well initiative and aims to celebrate reading […]

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Podcast: Digital Transformations Made Simple

By Jack Mullen 4 February 2021

Pictured Above: Matt Graves, Director at Kalypso, a Rockwell Automation Company Matt Graves, Director at Kalypso, a Rockwell Automation Company simplifies this topic for us. Rockwell Automation, is an American provider of industrial automation and information technology. Brands include Allen-Bradley and FactoryTalk software. In this discussion, Matt, along with one of our

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Planning application for Old Bakery Site at Cross Guns Bridge in Dublin 7

By Jack Mullen 3 February 2021

Image courtesy of @Emmett_Scanlon An application to An Bord Pleanála has been made for 205 apartments within 3 blocks up to height of 12 storeys at Old Bakery Site at Cross Guns Bridge. A summary of some of the details of the development are included below. An Bord Pleanála application An application was made on […]

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IT Carlow announced that it is to get sensory rooms and accessibility software for students with disabilities

By Jack Mullen 3 February 2021

Image courtesy of @kclr96fm Institute of Technology Carlow is to receive funding for a number of strategic initiatives to provide greater access and engagement for its students with a disability. Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD has announced the allocation to IT Carlow of over €52,000 for the […]

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Fáilte Ireland announces new €55 million business continuity scheme for the tourism sector

By Jack Mullen 3 February 2021

Image courtesy of @wikicommons Fáilte Ireland announces details of new €55million business continuity scheme for the tourism sector and priorities for 2021 at industry event ‘Survive to Thrive’. On the 1st February, Fáilte Ireland announced the details of its new €55million Tourism Business Continuity Scheme. The announcement was made at a special virtual industry event

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Tiny Plays for a Brighter Future

By Jack Mullen 2 February 2021

Image courtesy of @Fishamble.com What does a brighter future mean to you? ESB has joined forces with Fishamble: The New Play Company to set a challenge for the Irish public, and anyone who feels they have a 600-word play in them, to capture what a Brighter Future means for people living in communities across Ireland. For […]

Major Transformational Projects Proposed for Limerick

Public Sector saves €1.55 billion on energy spend

Fidelity Investments announces 90 new tech jobs in Dublin and Galway

Snow and Ice Warning issued by Met Eireann

Government €160m boost to Covid business grants

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council Annual Progress Report Published

Video Production Showcases County Sligo Local Authority Peace IV Action Plan

AIB pledges €1.25m to fund First Chair of Sustainable Business in Ireland at University College Cork

HID Global announces plans to open new Centre of Excellence in Galway by the end of 2021

The remote working challenge for Big Tech

Iberdrola buys into 3-GW DP Energy offshore wind pipeline off Ireland

Donegal County Council Launches Letterkenny 2040

Irish-based Jazz Pharmaceuticals buys cannabis-focused drug firm

Dublin’s smart bins find new purpose during the pandemic

Podcast: Digital Transformations Made Simple

Planning application for Old Bakery Site at Cross Guns Bridge in Dublin 7

IT Carlow announced that it is to get sensory rooms and accessibility software for students with disabilities

Fáilte Ireland announces new €55 million business continuity scheme for the tourism sector

Tiny Plays for a Brighter Future

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