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A new project funded by Horizon Europe called wildE has been launched to develop climate-smart rewilding as a nature-based solution to the twin threats of climate change and biodiversity loss in eight sites across Europe. The Irish rewilding initiative will take place on lands in Galway including Ireland’s largest wind farm, the Galway Wind Park […]

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The Yard Hub in Abbeyshrule Officially Opened

By Ryan Harmon 20 April 2023

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, visited Longford to officially open The Yard Hub. The €1.1 million project, delivered under the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF), has transformed a number of buildings along the Royal Canal Greenway which have been derelict for many years. The new development provides space for local […]

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dlr Age Well Expo

By Ryan Harmon 20 April 2023

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council presents the dlr Age Well Expo in association with the dlr Age Friendly Alliance. The event will take place in the Pavilion at Leopardstown Racecourse to celebrate and showcase services and products available to older people in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Register now to attend at dlrevents.eventbrite.ie In recent years, scientists have

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Tesla Records 75% Increase in Profit in Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 20 April 2023

Pretax profit in Ireland of electric car marker Tesla jumped by 75 per cent last year to €985,786. New accounts filed by Tesla Motors Ireland Ltd show that revenues at the business surged by 60 per cent from €43.49 million to a record €69.73 million. The directors said the company delivered more vehicles last year […]

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New Campaign Encourages People to Enjoy a Taste of Home in Donegal and Derry

By Ryan Harmon 19 April 2023

Local people are being encouraged to enjoy a taste of home and explore the beauty of Donegal and Derry as part of a new cross-border tourism campaign being launched next week. The Best of the North West campaign will showcase the many wonderful attractions located right on our doorstep, led by Donegal County Council and […]

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Women In Business Series Featuring Stephanie Leone

By Ryan Harmon 19 April 2023

Council Journal would like to present the ninth episode of our Women in Business series, featuring Stephanie Leone. Stephanie is a graphic designer and UI/UX designer who has changed the game when it comes to augmented reality. The South African native created an outstanding AR app using patented technology that allows users to fully interact with the […]

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New National Demand Management Strategy Aims to Reduce Congestion and Free Up Our Cities and Towns

By Ryan Harmon 19 April 2023

Minister for Transport Eamon Ryan has brought a Memorandum of Information to Government on the development of a new National Demand Management Strategy which aims to reduce congestion in our towns and cities, improve air quality, and provide more and safer space for public transport, walking and cycling. The Strategy, which is outlined as a […]

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Cork City Council Launches Community Climate Action Fund

By Ryan Harmon 19 April 2023

Cork City Council is making €840,000 available to community organisations across the city to support them to take collective action on climate change. The Community Climate Action Fund, funded by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) and launched, is inviting groups to design projects around one, or ideally more than one of the […]

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Best Agri Start-Up Can Win €10,000 at The National Ploughing Championships

By Ryan Harmon 19 April 2023

Irish agri start-ups and companies are invited to apply to showcase their products and innovations at the Innovation Arena from the 19th – 21st September at the National Ploughing Championships 2023 in Ratheniska, Co.Laois. The Innovation Arena is a must-see exhibition platform, providing over 50 companies from the agri sector with the opportunity to showcase […]

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NTA to Undertake First Ever Survey of Walking, Wheeling and Cycling in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 18 April 2023

The National Transport Authority (NTA) was joined by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, as it committed to undertaking the first ever survey of walking, wheeling and cycling in Limerick Metropolitan Area extending to Patrickswell in the South, Cloonara in the North and Shannon to the West. The Walking and Cycling Index (previously the Bike […]

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Game Over For Greenwashing

By Ryan Harmon 18 April 2023

The game is over for greenwashing. Paying lip service to sustainability no longer suffices. Brands can no longer make vague, unsupported claims to be green, however well-intended they might be. Consumer scepticism and forthcoming regulatory changes mean retailers and manufacturers will have to validate their green credentials and now is the time to prepare says […]

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Over 10,000 Social Homes Delivered in 2022 With 43% Increase in New-Build Social Homes

By Ryan Harmon 18 April 2023

The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien, has emphasised that the level of social and affordable housing will continue to grow as he published data for social and affordable homes delivered in Q4 2022 and 2022 overall. The Minister pointed to a strong pipeline with over 19,000 social homes either onsite or […]

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Launch of South Dublin Libraries Development Plan

By Ryan Harmon 18 April 2023

South Dublin Libraries has launched an exciting new development plan, ‘Our Library, Our Future’, which sets out a strategy for making the library more relevant, innovative, and impactful for the community. The plan, adopted by South Dublin County Council, covers the period from 2023 to 2027 and recognizes the vital role that libraries play in […]

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ProPhotonix Expands Capacity and Improves Production Flexibility in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 18 April 2023

ProPhotonix (IRL) Ltd. a designer and manufacturer of LED illumination systems, part of the Exaktera group, announced that it has expanded its production capacity in Cork following an investment of €500,000. In addition to almost doubling capacity at the Little Island facility, this latest investment has also delivered increased production flexibility enabling ProPhotonix

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Salthill Receives Purple Flag Accreditation For First Time As Galway City Retains Purple Flag for 2023

By Ryan Harmon 17 April 2023

Galway City Council and Salthill Village are delighted to announce that Salthill has officially been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE). This is the first time that Salthill has received the award, and it joins Galway City which has retained its purple flag status, first awarded to the […]

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Council Journal Spring Edition 2023!

By Ryan Harmon 17 April 2023

Our Council Journal Spring Edition 2023 is now available to read! Packed with the latest news stories, it is a market leading information, intelligence and news resource that reports on Local authorities & Government in Ireland. To read the Council Journal Spring Edition 2023 online, please click here. The key feature pieces in this edition of

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Funding for Youth Climate Justice Projects in 2023

By Ryan Harmon 17 April 2023

Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth, Roderic O’Gorman, announced that a total of €483,728 has been granted to voluntary youth organisations in 2023 to support youth-led projects in the area of climate justice. The purpose of the Youth Climate Justice Fund is to promote the engagement of young people in activities, initiatives and […]

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Abbott Turns Sod on New Kilkenny Manufacturing Site

By Ryan Harmon 17 April 2023

Abbott welcomed Simon Harris TD, Minister for Justice and Minister of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science, as well as IDA Ireland and local dignitaries to the site of its new manufacturing site in Kilkenny, which will be a global manufacturing centre of excellence for Abbott’s life-changing FreeStyle Libre 3 continuous glucose monitoring

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Open Call to Artists for Dublin Winter Lights 2023

By Ryan Harmon 15 April 2023

Dublin Winter Lights 2023 is a stunning annual event that lights up the city with an array of beautiful displays and cultural activities during the holiday season. The festival takes place in the heart of Dublin, and the entire city is transformed into a winter wonderland, attracting visitors from around the world to experience its enchanting […]

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Meath County Council Host Dermot Gallagher Memorial Lecture

By Ryan Harmon 14 April 2023

The Dermot Gallagher Memorial Lecture was delivered by Rory Montgomery, former Irish Diplomat, former Ambassador to the EU and France, and part of the Good Friday Agreement negotiating team.Montgomery was the lead official on Brexit in the Department of Foreign Affairs until his retirement. Now he is an honorary professor at Queen’s University and recently […]

EU Climate-Smart Rewilding Project Planned for Galway

The Yard Hub in Abbeyshrule Officially Opened

dlr Age Well Expo

Tesla Records 75% Increase in Profit in Ireland

New Campaign Encourages People to Enjoy a Taste of Home in Donegal and Derry

Women In Business Series Featuring Stephanie Leone

New National Demand Management Strategy Aims to Reduce Congestion and Free Up Our Cities and Towns

Cork City Council Launches Community Climate Action Fund

Best Agri Start-Up Can Win €10,000 at The National Ploughing Championships

NTA to Undertake First Ever Survey of Walking, Wheeling and Cycling in Limerick

Game Over For Greenwashing

Over 10,000 Social Homes Delivered in 2022 With 43% Increase in New-Build Social Homes

Launch of South Dublin Libraries Development Plan

ProPhotonix Expands Capacity and Improves Production Flexibility in Cork

Salthill Receives Purple Flag Accreditation For First Time As Galway City Retains Purple Flag for 2023

Council Journal Spring Edition 2023!

Funding for Youth Climate Justice Projects in 2023

Abbott Turns Sod on New Kilkenny Manufacturing Site

Open Call to Artists for Dublin Winter Lights 2023

Meath County Council Host Dermot Gallagher Memorial Lecture

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