Four Star Pizza is targeting three midlands towns for expansion. The Irish pizza chain is on hunt for local entrepreneurs to expand franchise network. New CEO Colin Hughes has named Portlaoise, Tullamore and Athlone as possible locations as the company announces plans for 45 new stores over the next three years. Following a root-and-branch review of the Irish-owned […]
Kildare County Council have launched an ambitious Housing Delivery Action Plan, which will see almost 3,000 social and affordable homes delivered across the county over the next five years. The Action Plan sets out how Kildare County Council and Approved Housing Bodies will provide new social and affordable housing through direct build as well as […]
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The Minister for Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, Catherine Martin TD, welcomes the return of Fleadh Cheoil na hÉireann after a two-year absence due to the Pandemic. Comhaltas Ceoltóirí Éireann (CCÉ), which received an allocation of €2 million in funding from the Department in 2022, has been organising this important cultural event since […]
A new circular economy social enterprise, Relove Paint, developed for Limerick by Tait House Community Enterprise, was launched, the first of its kind in Limerick. With support from Limerick City and County Council, the Environmental Protection Agency’s Local Authority Prevention Network, Panda Greenstar and the Rediscovery Centre, the paint recycling project provides
Google has developed a free online digital skills course for Irish businesses to get online and expand their services both locally and internationally. The You’re the Business digital upskilling programme has been created in association with Enterprise Ireland and the Local Enterprise Offices. It comes in response to research that suggests Irish SMEs are lagging behind
Cork City Council has published its Housing Delivery Action Plan which sets out details of the Council’s delivery of both social and affordable housing covering the period 2022-2026, in line with the targets set out by the Government under its “Housing for All” housing strategy. Cork City Council’s Action Plan provides for the delivery of up […]
Dublin City University (DCU) has been reaccredited with small business charter status. DCU is the only university in the Republic of Ireland to hold this prestigious accreditation. This award is in recognition of the effective role DCU plays in supporting the development of small and medium sized businesses in Ireland and in promoting entrepreneurship among […]
The government has reached agreement on Sectoral Emissions Ceilings which will ensure Ireland plays a leading role in combatting climate change and leave the planet in a better shape for our children. The Emissions Ceilings will give us cleaner air, warmer homes, and a better quality of life. Every sector will play its part and […]
There was great fanfare in Millennium Park in Dublin 15 as a new fully inclusive “We-Go-Swing” was launched by Mayor of Fingal Cllr Howard Mahony, allowing children of all abilities to play together without barriers. Also in attendance were Minister Jack Chambers TD, Paul Donnelly TD, local Councillors and enthusiastic children and parents who gave the new […]
Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy, has published the report on Ireland’s trade and investment performance for 2021, Delivering Value for Ireland: Trade and Investment Report 2021. Ireland’s record performance – €451 billion exports in 2021 – is set against the backdrop of ongoing trading challenges and geopolitical
The official opening of the gteic@Carraig Airt a new digital hub based in the heart of Carrigart on Main Street offering eighteen desk spaces in a newly refurbished building of some 1,800 square feet. The official launch was performed by the Minister for Rural & Community Development Heather Humphreys T.D. in the presence of the Cathaoirleach of […]
Sport Ireland has opened the application process for a €2million ‘Sport for All’ Disability Supports Club Fund. The Scheme will be open to the affiliated clubs of Sport Ireland recognised National Governing Bodies (NGBs). The fund offers every club affiliated with a Sport Ireland recognised National Governing Body an opportunity to provide inclusive programmes and […]
The Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, has welcomed the Government’s decision to approve a multi-annual grant-funding package of €186.3m of infrastructure investment for the Clonburris Strategic Development Zone (SDZ) Enabling Infrastructure Project in South Dublin. The Urban Regeneration and Development Fund (URDF) is providing
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced an investment of over €3.1 million in 46 library branches across the country under the ‘My Open Library’ scheme. Some €2.2 million in funding will be provided to roll-out the ‘My Open Library’ initiative in a further 17 branches – which will allow people […]
Irish deep-tech company Impedans has raised €3.5m in funding for its sensor technology that is used in areas such as chip making. Impedans develops intelligent sensing platforms for radio-frequency (RF) and plasma process monitoring. Use cases of the technology include process development, tool design, process control, fault detection and classification, primarily in the
Limerick Greenway users can now access shuttle bus services seven days a week, adding to the first-class network of visitor facilities already in place along the 40km scenic off-road walking and cycling route. There are several bike hire companies in operation along the route and the daily shuttle bus is available to all Greenway users. […]
People with disabilities or reduced mobility can now fully enjoy everything the Cliffs of Moher Experience in County Clare has to offer courtesy of two electric buggies. Operated by trained staff, the Burren Buggy and Wild Atlantic Shuttle provide visitors to with a guided tour of Ireland’s most natural attraction from the viewing platforms overlooking […]
Applications for the €400 ‘Accommodation Recognition Payment’ can be made by households who are hosting people claiming Temporary Protection after fleeing the conflict in Ukraine. The payment will be paid on the second Tuesday of each month with the first payment being made on Tuesday 9th August, including any arrears that are due. The payment […]
Following on from its success last year, the Hugh Lane Gallery is delighted to announce the return of Art and the Outdoors, its exciting two-day family art event-taking place outdoors on Parnell Square North on Saturday 30 July and Sunday 31 July 2022. Inspired by artists who moved out of their studio to paint en plein […]