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Minister of State, Dara Calleary TD, has officially opened the new N17/R320 Lisduff Junction Upgrade Road Project. The official opening was performed by Minister of State Calleary, alongside Cllr Michael Loftus, Cathaoirleach of Mayo County Council. The upgraded junction is the largest project funded to date by Transport Infrastructure Ireland’s Safety Section. The

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New Research Shows Need for AI Governance in Media and Communication Sector

New research has identified a significant gap in existing European policy initiatives that fail to fully consider the broader impact of artificial intelligence (AI) technologies on the media and communication (MC) sector. The research, conducted by leading scholars across Europe, sheds light on the impact of AI technologies on the MC sector from the perspective […]

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OPW Announces Special Literary Festival to Mark Garinish Island Celebrations

Acclaimed Irish writer Cónal Creedon joined Head of Heritage at the Office of Public Works (OPW) Rosemary Collier on Garinish Island in West Cork for the launch of a unique literary festival which will take place on the Island this month. To mark the 70th anniversary since Garinish Island was bequeathed to the Irish state, […]

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Significant River Works Commence on Sustainable Transport Bridge in Waterford

A significant milestone was reached in the progress of the Sustainable Transport Bridge in Waterford as BAMs construction barge ‘Skerchi’ was towed into place to commence piling works for the four bridge pier foundations. The piers require construction of a cofferdam, a watertight enclosure to allow construction work below the waterline. The cofferdams will be […]

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Energia Renewables and Vårgrønn Announce Partnership to Advance Offshore Wind Projects in Ireland

Energia Renewables and Vårgrønn have announced a partnership to advance offshore wind projects in Ireland, with the potential to deliver up to 1.8 GW of new capacity by 2030. The partnership will initially focus on Ireland’s south and east coasts, where Energia Renewables have already completed extensive development work over the last 4 years at a North […]

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Amber Thursday to Highlight Fire, Road and Water Safety Ahead of Bank Holiday

The August Bank Holiday is a busy time for everyone, so Longford’s fire, road and water safety officers are promoting Amber Thursday to highlight risks associated with fire, road and water activities. Knowing fire safety, road safety and water safety is key to preventing accidents. The message is for anyone, whether they are outdoors, in the home, on the water or […]

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Screen Ireland Announces Recipient Organisations of 2023 Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme

Fís Éireann/Screen Ireland has announced the 21 organisations awarded funding from the fifth round of the Screen Stakeholders Funding Scheme to deliver new skills development opportunities and initiatives to address priority areas for the Irish screen sector. For the 2023 round of Screen Stakeholders, applicants were asked to address at least one of eight priority […]

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New Income Eligibility Limits for Affordable Cost Rental Take Effect

New income eligibility limits for Cost Rental take effect from August 1st 2023. The new limits were announced recently as part of the Government’s launch of the Secure Tenancies and Affordable Rent (STAR) Investment Scheme. The new limits will see those with net household income of €66,000 or less eligible for Cost Rental housing in […]

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Happy Out Café Opens Its Doors At The Dún Laoghaire Baths

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Happy Out officially launched the new café at the Dún Laoghaire Baths. The vision for the café is to create an atmosphere of fun, empathy, and inclusion, where locals and visitors can enjoy delicious food, superb coffee, and receive wonderful service from a team of dedicated young adults with Down syndrome. […]

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Molten Ventures Offers New Fund for High-Growth Irish Companies

Molten Ventures, a European venture capital firm, has launched a new fund to invest in high-growth tech companies based in Ireland. The fund has a value of €50m after its first close, and the figure is expected to increase after an additional syndicated partner joins. Existing shareholder ISIF, or the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, has […]

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New Murals Unveiled for Creative Places Athy Programme

Following months of discussions, Creative Places Athy in collaboration with artists, businesses, the elected members of the Athy MD, and feedback from communities across Athy, has created two murals in the town, in response to a brief to represent the local waterways and heritage. The design concept supports Athy’s commitment to climate change, the importance […]

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European Commission Proposes New Rules for Tax Procedures

The European Commission (EC) issued a proposal for a Council Directive for tax procedures providing for the ‘Faster and Safer Relief of Excess Withholding Taxes (FASTER)’ initiative. The aim of the proposal is to make withholding tax (WHT) procedures in the EU more efficient and secure for investors, financial intermediaries, and local tax

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Further €16m in Funding for Upgrade Works on Rural Roads and Laneways Announced

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced additional funding of almost €16 million for repairs and improvement works on our rural roads and laneways. The funding, under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), will support the continued improvement of non-public roads and lanes that are not normally maintained by local authorities. Such

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Dublin City Council Unveils Plaque to James Connolly

James Connolly, socialist and signatory of the 1916 Proclamation, has been commemorated by a Dublin City Council plaque. Born in Edinburgh in 1868, to Irish parents, Connolly became a key figure in the Irish trade union movement and socialist politics, particularly after his return to Dublin from the United States in 1910. From December 1910 […]

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