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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 […]

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Building Leadership Capability and Effective Teams with Micro-Credentials

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

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New Legislation to Empower Consumers and Strengthen ComReg’s Regulatory Toolbox

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

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Dún Laoghaire Ready for Record-Breaking Cruise Ship Season

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 […]

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ServiceNow to Create 400 New Jobs in Dublin

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 […]

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Expat Taxes Wins 2023 Waterford Digital Awards

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 […]

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Deadly Heart Attacks Are More Common On A Monday

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 […]

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Language Plan for Béal an Mhuirthead Being Proposed

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 […]

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World Cup Activity Book Aims to Get Children Reading

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 […]

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Centripetal Launches its European Cyber Intelligence Centre of Excellence in Galway

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.

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New Discover Limerick Pass is First Sightseeing Pass to Launch on Wild Atlantic Way

Fáilte Ireland and Limerick City & County Council, in partnership with tourism partners and Open Pass UK, has launched Limerick’s official Sightseeing Pass – the Discover Limerick Pass, the first destination sightseeing pass of its kind on the Wild Atlantic Way. The Discover Limerick Pass offers access to the top attractions in Limerick for a […]

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€42m in Research Grants Through SFI Frontiers for the Future Programme

Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, Simon Harris TD, has announced 62 grants valued at €42 million to support research across 13 Higher Education Institutions through Science Foundation Ireland’s Frontiers for the Future Programme. Minister Harris commented on the programme, “these awards, supported under the SFI Frontiers for

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Publication of ‘Understanding Life in Ireland: The Well-being Framework 2023’

The Government published ‘Understanding Life in Ireland: The Well-being Framework 2023’. The Report provides this year’s analysis of the 35 indicators, across eleven dimensions, in the Government’s Well-being Framework. Overall, it shows that Ireland’s performance is positive across ten of the 11 well-being framework dimensions with only one dimension, the Environment,

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‘How Ireland Saved Motor Sport’ – Collaboration Between Kildare, Carlow and Laois County Councils

Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcom Noonan TD will officially launch ‘How Ireland Saved Motor Sport’, two heritage videos telling the story of Gordon Bennett. The launch will take place in the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art, Carlow on Friday 16th June at 7:30pm. The videos tell the story in two parts and were […]

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BNY Mellon To Establish Global Digital Research & Development Hub In Dublin

BNY Mellon announced the establishment of a new Digital R&D Hub in Dublin that will drive innovation in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and data analytics for BNY Mellon clients globally. The development includes an initial €8 million investment, with support from IDA Ireland, which will strengthen BNY Mellon’s role as a […]

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Two New Patcher Machines Deployed in Cavan

Two new Roadmaster patcher machines have been recently deployed to the Cavan road network. The patchers are currently being deployed on three-week rotation throughout the county’s three municipal districts. The two Roadmaster spray injection patching machines were procured from Leitrim-based Archway Products at a combined investment of €670,000 including VAT. The high

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Over 20,000 People to Attend Annual Free UCD Festival This Weekend

More than 20,000 people are expected to attend University College Dublin’s Belfield campus this Saturday, June 10, for the annual UCD Festival. A celebration of arts, science, and innovation, the festival boasts eight vibrant zones, with topics ranging from artificial intelligence and sustainability to robotics and Jazz music. Over 130 free events are scheduled to […]

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Ministers O’Gorman and Humphreys Announce Details of My Little Library 2023

Roderic O’ Gorman, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, together with Heather Humphreys, Minister for Rural and Community Development, launched My Little Library 2023. This initiative, funded through Dormant Accounts Funding, offers a free book bag with storybooks for children and supportive information for parents for all children starting

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Cork County Council’s Special Music Event Scheme Returns To West Cork For Sixth Year