Tramore’s Public Realm has been shortlisted for Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Award. The public realm works were designed by renowned Waterford-based firm dhb Architects in collaboration with Waterford City and County Council. The awards are one of the longest running architectural awards in Ireland and promote and highlight the quality of work by […]
The Minister of State at the Department of Health, Children, Equality, Disability and Integration, Anne Rabbitte has joined with AsIAm, the National Transport Authority (NTA) and transport operators to launch a new initiative entitled “Prepare Me AsIAm for Public Transport”. Ireland’s National Autism Charity, AsIAm supports the Autistic community and their families to have
Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris has launched a five-year Active* Consent programme. This programme builds on the first cycle of the Active*Consent programme at the University of Galway, which has made substantial progress in raising awareness and deepening our understanding of consent in Higher and Further Education
Dublin City Council would like to announce that Parliament Street will be going traffic-free each weekend for two months, with a particular focus on encouraging families onto the street. Every Saturday and Sunday from July 1st to late August, pedestrians and cyclists will be free to enjoy the street from 11am to 11pm without the […]
The ZF Group, a global technology company supplying systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles, and industrial technology, announced the expansion of its Software Technology Hub in Dublin city centre with plans to hire 25 new employees. ZF is supported by the Irish Government through IDA Ireland. ZF has been operational in Ireland since 2006 and […]
The Kiltimagh Velo Rail Project was officially opened by Michael Ring TD on Friday 9th June 2023. The Velo Rail is a new sustainable tourist attraction located in Kiltimagh, County Mayo. It offers a unique and fun experience for visitors of all ages through the hinterland of Kiltimagh. The Velo Rail allows users to pedal along […]
KPMG in Ireland and CoolPlanet have joined forces to help deliver end-to-end decarbonisation solutions to businesses as part of wide-ranging decarbonisation offerings. This alliance brings together a broad set of experienced professionals in carbon, energy, and consulting, as well as leading software tools to help organisations with end-to-end decarbonisation
Catherine Martin, Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, has set out her vision for the cultural sector to become a leader on climate action in Ireland. At the core of this vision will be the preparation of a new national policy framework on culture, creativity and climate action. The new policy marks […]
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins and Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey have cut the ribbon marking the reopening of the Dursey Island Cable Car, the only cable car in Europe that crosses open seawater, following an extensive €1.6m upgrade. The Dursey Island Cable Car was originally […]
Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment, Simon Coveney TD and Minister of State for Employment Affairs and Retail Business, Neale Richmond TD are leading a joint Enterprise Ireland and IDA Ireland Trade Mission to Germany and France to boost trade relationships with key IDA client companies and support Enterprise Ireland companies to scale in these […]
Councillor Philip Brady has been elected Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council for the coming year. The Fianna Fáil councillor, who represents the Ballyjamesduff Municipal District, succeeds Cllr John Paul Feeley in the role. Cllr Carmel Brady will take on the role of Leas-Chathaoirleach. First elected to Cavan County Council in 2014, Philip runs a sports […]
Effective leadership is essential for organisations to thrive in today’s rapidly changing world—however, the demand for leaders who prioritise ethical decision-making and foster inclusive environments is greater than ever. Trinity College Dublin, Ireland’s leading university, recognises this need and offers a range of micro-credentials specifically designed to
Minister for the Environment, Climate and Communications, Eamon Ryan TD, and Minister of State for Communications and Circular Economy, Ossian Smyth TD, have both welcomed the commencement of the Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023 to strengthen ComReg’s regulatory toolbox. The legislation provides greater protections and
Over 90 cruise ships will call to Dún Laoghaire this year bringing a total of 164,000 passengers and 71,000 crew to the area. With 44% of passengers who tender ashore visiting Dún Laoghaire Town and the surrounding area, the cruise industry is generating significant income and creating a range of job opportunities. The benefits of these […]
ServiceNow, the leading digital workflow company making the world work better for everyone, announced plans to create 400 new jobs in Dublin over the next three years as part of the company’s growth plans across Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA). The new roles will be primarily across digital sales, engineering, research and development. An […]
Waterford Local Enterprise Office, together with Waterford City and County Council, is pleased to announce Expat Taxes as the 2023 Waterford Digital Awards Overall Winner. The ceremony, which took place at Dooley’s Hotel, aimed to recognise and reward SMEs based in County Waterford who have developed their ecommerce and digital platforms as part of their […]
Deadly heart attacks are more likely to happen at the start of the working week than at any other time, according to a new study, by leading cardiovascular researchers including clinician scientists at RCSI, presented at the 2023 British Cardiovascular Society (BCS) conference. Clinician scientists at the Belfast Health and Social Care Trust and RCSI […]
Patrick O’Donovan TD, Minister of State for the Gaeltacht, announced that it is intended to prepare and implement a comprehensive language plan for Béal an Mhuirthead in County Mayo as part of the language planning process. This announcement enables Údarás na Gaeltachta to immediately begin work to locate and appoint an appropriate organisation to prepare […]
Over 150,000 copies of a World Cup Activity Book will be distributed through libraries around the country to help get children reading and learning all about FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. With the Ireland Women’s National Team set to make their major tournament debut at the World Cup in July, the curiosity of children will […]
Centripetal, the global leader in intelligence powered cybersecurity, announced that it has opened its Galway based European Cyber Intelligence Centre of Excellence to address cybersecurity opportunities in the UK, Ireland and across Europe. Additionally, the company is enabling cloud-based deployments of its CleanINTERNET solution for total enterprise protection.