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A fascinating insight into the drama and politicking surrounding the Anglo Irish Treaty in 1921 is on display in a new exhibition ‘Records from the National Archives’ opens at Limerick City and County Council. The exhibition marks the centenary of the signing of the Anglo-Irish Treaty on 6th December 1921. Presented by the National Archives […]

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EPA Announces Funding for Innovative Irish Businesses in the Circular Economy

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have launched its €650,000 funding opportunity for Irish enterprises to innovate, demonstrate and implement new circular economy approaches in their business models, moving away from the ‘Take Make Use Dispose’ economic model. Circular business models appeal to customers and consumers looking for sustainable options and contribute

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National Cyber Security Centre and HSE Participate in European Cyber Exercise

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), the Health Service Executive (HSE) and a number of hospitals and pharmaceutical providers have participated in a large-scale European cyber exercise. Cyber Europe 2022, organised by the European Cyber Security Agency (ENISA), saw participation from 29 countries and over 800 cyber security experts. The exercise tested participants’

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Cycle Lane Upgrades Underway in Swords

Fingal County Council brought together Councillors, contractors and staff for an onsite briefing at St. Cronan’s Road and Brackenstown Avenue as work gets underway on cycle lane upgrades in Swords. These works include upgrading of the existing walking and cycling infrastructure in the area to improve safety, reduce traffic speed and create better connections to […]

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TikTok to Create Further 1,000 Jobs in Ireland

IDA Ireland, together with Taoiseach Michéal Martin and Tánaiste Leo Varadkar welcomed the news that TikTok is to create an additional 1,000 jobs in Ireland. The news was shared with the Taoiseach and IDA Ireland CEO Martin Shanahan at a meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew and senior company leaders, at which both were […]

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Mary Crilly Given Freedom of Cork City

Deputy Lord Mayor, Councillor Mary Rose Desmond chaired a Special Meeting of Cork City Council where the Freedom of the City of Cork was conferred upon Mary Crilly, CEO of the Sexual Violence Centre Cork (SVCC). This accolade is the highest honour a city can bestow upon a citizen or eminent guest and over 250 guests […]

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€2.6m Investment in Visitor Centre to Showcase Céide Fields

A new state-of-the-art visitor centre at the Céide Fields, which will drive tourism recovery in Mayo and along the Wild Atlantic Way, has been officially opened by Minister of State with responsibility for Office of Public Works Patrick O’Donovan and welcomed by Minister for Tourism Catherine Martin TD, and Minister of State for Heritage and […]

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Climate Action Plan 2021 Progress Report Highlights Impactful Delivery Across Key Sectors

The first Progress Report on the Climate Action Plan 2021 was published by Government, detailing progress made on 423 climate action measures due for delivery in Q4 2021 and Q1 2022. It highlights climate action progress achieved in both quarters, while also emphasising the need to address barriers to implementation. The challenging nature of climate […]

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Sod Turned on Exciting Expansion to Tallaght Stadium

A sod-turning took place for the expansion and construction of a new fourth stand at Tallaght Stadium. As well as the new North Stand, the development includes major refurbishment work to the main stand corporate areas, which will result in an improved offering which will have much-enhanced facilities for media and sporting fixtures as well […]

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OFX Announce Establishment of European HQ in Dublin

International money transfer and foreign exchange services provider OFX has announced the establishment of OFX Payments Ireland Limited as its European HQ in Dublin. The announcement comes as the company is targeting Ireland and the EU as growth markets for its business. OFX recently announced Maeve McMahon as its CEO and growth leader for the […]

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Items From Ceramic Collection of LSAD TUS On Display in Mayor’s Office

A selection as items from the Ceramic Collection of Limerick School of Arts and Design TUS has been placed on display in the Mayor’s Office in Merchant’s Quay. In a partnership between Limerick Arts Office, Limerick City and County Council and LSAD, TUS, the Mayor has toured the campus and met with students before making […]

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Upgrade Your Home To Improve Energy Efficiency

As we move into the warmer summer months and longer days, now is the ideal time to get a home upgrade to improve energy efficiency. The Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) is encouraging homeowners to insulate their homes and to move away from fossil fuel boilers with an energy efficient heat pump system. This […]

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New ‘Business for Biodiversity’ Platform for Businesses to Take Action for Biodiversity

Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan, and Minister of State for Land-Use and Biodiversity, Senator Pippa Hackett, have encouraged businesses to sign up to Business for Biodiversity, a new platform to guide them in taking action to tackle the biodiversity crisis. Backed by the National Parks and Wildlife Service of the Department of […]

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21 New Homes for Older Persons in Ballinteer

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) is pleased to announce the delivery of 21 new homes at Broadford Court, Ballinteer, Dublin 16. The development, which is arranged around an enclosed landscaped courtyard, also has a community room, and underground parking. The scheme has been designed to provide suitable accommodation for older persons and is well served […]

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Grant Thornton Returns with Irish Business Voice Programme

After a period of unprecedented change and volatility in national and international markets in 2021, Grant Thornton Ireland has launched the 2022 Irish Business Voice programme, giving local Irish businesses an opportunity to have their voices heard on the issues that matter most. The objective of the programme, which was first established in 2021, is to […]

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Wicklow Summer Songs – Inland & by the Sea 2022

Wicklow County Council is pleased to announce the return of Summer Songs – Inland & by the Sea taking place in Arklow on Saturday 11th June, and Laragh on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th June 2022. The Arklow edition is taking place at the North Beach, Skate Park Arklow on Saturday 11th June from 7:30pm and the […]

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Steps to Diversifying Your Business

Diversifying your business is a familiar adage warning businesses about the dangers of stubbornly clinging to their core products or services, markets and revenue streams. But the storms whipped up by Brexit and the Covid-19 pandemic have certainly reinforced the value of diversifying your business. As strategies go, it can mean the difference between prosperity […]

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€5m Air Service Contract for the Aran Islands

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys, has announced the awarding of a new €4.9 million air service contract for the Aran Islands (Oileáin Árainn). The PSO contract, which came into effect on Tuesday, 7 June, will run for 4 years until 2026, will ensure essential mainland connectivity for the island communities and will […]

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Cobh Public Realm Urban Design Plan Shortlisted For Prestigious Award