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Longford County Council is calling on voters and potential voters to engage with the latest ‘Check the Register’ campaign. The campaign aims to encourage everyone, including those already registered to vote, to log on to checktheregister.ie and either confirm or update their details. In a year when there is a referendum promised and less than […]

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Enhanced Supports for Business Through Solar PV Scheme

The Government has approved amendments to the existing Non-Domestic Microgeneration Scheme for Solar PV, operated by the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI), to extend supports to a wider range of businesses and non-domestic applicants. This will be done through tiered grant supports for solar PV – for installation sizes greater than 6 kWp up […]

Housing News

Minister O’Brien Highlights 31,000 Homes Prevented From Bulk Sale in Last Two Years

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, has published a progress update on the planning measures he introduced around two years ago to increase home ownership and restrict the practice of the bulk sale of homes across the country. The update on housing shows that 31,000 homes received planning permission with conditions […]

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dlr County Council Announces Continuation of First Frames Short Film Scheme

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council is pleased to announce dlr First Frames Short Film Scheme will continue for 2023/24– supporting emerging filmmakers looking to develop ambitious and creative short films based in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. The County Council works closely with the Institute of Art, Design & Technology’s (IADT) National Film School on this programme.

Business News

Port of Cork Records 20% Boost in Pre-Tax Profits

Pre-tax profits at the Port of Cork Company last year increased by 20% to €13.28m. The 2022 consolidated financial statements for the company show the firm recorded the increase in profits after revenues rose by 21.5pc from €39.83m to €48.41m as the business recovered in 2022 from the Covid-19 impact on business. Operating profits at […]

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Launch of the Meath Economic Development Strategy Roadmap

Cathaoirleach of Meath County Council Cllr. Tommy Reilly was joined by Minister for Justice Helen McEntee TD and Minister for Sport and Physical Education Thomas Byrne TD in Buvinda House, Navan for the official launch of the Meath Economic Development Strategy Roadmap. The purpose of the roadmap is to continue with the vision and focus […]

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Morton Games International Athletics 2023

Morton Games International Athletics 2023 was officially launched in the Morton Stadium Dublin. Morton Stadium has recently undergone a €3m refurbishment project led by Dublin City University which included the installation of a new Mondo track. Morton Games on July 14th will be the first major event to take place in the Stadium since completion […]

Education News

New Enterprise and Learner Hubs in Offaly Opened

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris opened a new Enterprise and Learner Hubs in Tullamore, Offaly. These hubs will ensure that learners, employees and employers will be able to access the information and help they need to meet increased skills demands in the region. The Laois Offaly Education and […]

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Communication Boards Installed in Waterford Playgrounds

Waterford City and County Council, in partnership with Waterford Sports Partnership, has designed and installed communication boards in playgrounds throughout the city, with further roll-out scheduled for the county. The communication boards consist of symbols, pictures and or photos that enable non-speaking or minimally speaking children to communicate with those around

Business News Technology

Winthrop Technologies to Create 200 New Roles in Dublin

Winthrop Technologies, an Irish-based provider of turnkey services to the European data centre market, is going on a recruitment drive to support its recent expansion in Dublin. The Dublin-headquartered company plans to create 200 jobs in Ireland over the next year, as well as an additional 180 jobs in Europe. The hiring spree will include […]

Council Partners News Transport

NTA Issues Update to Clare County Council On Ennis Town Bus Service Project

Clare County Council has welcomed a project update provided by the National Transport Authority (NTA) on the Ennis Town Bus Service, with an indicative implementation date of early 2025. Since early 2022, the NTA has been working in collaboration with the Ennis Municipal District (MD) of Clare County Council to finalise the preferred routes for […]

News Tourism

New €3m State of the Art National Surf Centre Opens in Sligo

The new National Surf Centre, Strandhill, Co. Sligo was officially opened by Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media Catherine Martin TD and Minister for Rural and Community Development Heather Humphreys TD, in the company of Cathaoirleach of Sligo County Council, Councillor Gerard Mullaney. This unique visitor experience, which has been developed

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€3m to Develop Over 300 Forest Parks, Walking Trails and Outdoor Amenities

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced funding of €3 million to develop and upgrade over 300 forest parks, walking trails and outdoor amenities. Some €2 million will be invested in improving and maintaining 280 recreational facilities on Coillte-owned lands right across the country. And a further €1 million will be used to deliver

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South Dublin County Council Tourism Event and Festival Grant 2023

South Dublin County Council have supported a variety of events through their Tourism Event and Festivals grant so far this year. Supported events include Mother Tongues Festival held in February, Canoeing Ireland Liffey Descent held in May, Dublin Masters Basketball International Tournament also held in May and Corkagh 5 Mile Road Race held in June. […]

Business News

€32m State Investment in Agri-Food Sector Announced

Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment Simon Coveney and Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine Charlie McConalogue announced a new investment of €32 million in the agri-food sector. The public investment will ensure the delivery of 12 important capital projects in primary food plants across the country. This is the second funding announcement under […]

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Over 50km of Greenway to Explore with New Kerry and Limerick Link

The Kingdom of Kerry Greenways and Limerick Greenway are uniting to invite visitors to enjoy an extended Greenway experience this summer. The two Greenways, which connect in Abbeyfeale, together cover more than 50km off-road to offer holidaymakers the chance to explore both County Kerry and County Limerick while taking in some of the most stunning […]

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Ukrainian Community Centre in Bray, Co Wicklow Launched

Minister of State for Community Development, Integration and Charities, Joe O’Brien, has officially launched Bray Area Partnership’s Ukrainian Community Centre at St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church in Bray. Minister O’Brien was welcomed with the traditional Ukrainian Korovai bread and a salt welcoming ceremony by members of the Ukrainian community. Bray Area Partnership

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