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Volleyball Ireland Beach Tour Comes to Balbriggan

By Ryan Harmon 8 August 2022

The Volleyball Ireland Beach Tour took to Fingal’s Balbriggan beach last weekend with a King/Queen of the Court event. The unique format is based on the famous Utrecht Sportworx event which has become a global sensation with international events in Australia, Brazil & the Middle East. Ireland’s first National Series of King/Queen of the Court […]

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South Dublin Mayor Welcomes US Ambassador and Mayor of Tampa

By Ryan Harmon 5 August 2022

The Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr Emma Murphy and the South Dublin Chamber welcomed the US Ambassador to Ireland; Claire Cronin, the Mayor of Tampa, Florida; Jane Castor and members of the Tampa Bay Chamber to County Hall in South Dublin. The visit was an opportunity to strengthen ties between the “Sister Cities” of […]

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Together at the Castle Launched in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 4 August 2022

Cork Kerry Community Healthcare has partnered with Mallow Chamber of Commerce, Cork County Council, See Change and Shine to present ‘Together at the Castle’, a Mental Health and Wellbeing event for the local North Cork community, on Sunday 11th September between 1pm – 5pm at Mallow Castle. Together at the Castle will include a diverse […]

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Retail Spending in Dublin Grew in Q2 Despite Inflation

By Ryan Harmon 4 August 2022

Retail spending in the Dublin economy increased for a fifth consecutive quarter in Q2 2022. The latest MasterCard SpendingPulse, produced on behalf of the four Dublin Local Authorities, shows that total retail spending in the Capital increased by 1.6% QoQ in the quarter despite rising cost of living challenges. However, increasing inflationary pressures are likely […]

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Judging For IPB Pride Of Place To Get Under Way In Mayo

By Ryan Harmon 3 August 2022

Final stages of judging for the 2022 IPB Pride of Place Competition in Mayo will take place on the 4th and 5th August 2022. IPB Pride of Place Competition in association with Co-operation Ireland, is an all island competition organised by Co-operation Ireland and the Local Authorities.  The purpose of the competition is to acknowledge […]

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Waterford City & County Development Plan Launched

By Ryan Harmon 3 August 2022

The Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028 was officially launched by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary. The plan, which was fully adopted by Elected Members of Waterford City and County Council last month, is a statutory planning document, covering the six-year period from 2022-2028 and guides the day-to-day operation of the Planning

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Kildare County Council Sets Out Housing Delivery Action Plan

By Ryan Harmon 2 August 2022

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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New Relove Paint Environmental Initiative Launched in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 2 August 2022

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

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Cork City Council Releases Action Plan to Deliver Affordable Housing

By Ryan Harmon 29 July 2022

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 […]

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Fully Inclusive “We-Go-Swing” Launched at Millennium Park

By Ryan Harmon 29 July 2022

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 […]

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Official Opening of Carrigart Digital Hub gteic@Carraig Airt

By Ryan Harmon 28 July 2022

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 […]

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€186m Funding to Develop New Town in Clonburris, Dublin

By Ryan Harmon 28 July 2022

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

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Waterford Libraries Awarded €300,000 for ‘My Open Library’ Initiatives

By Ryan Harmon 28 July 2022

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 […]

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Daily Shuttle Bus Service Opens for Limerick Greenway Users

By Ryan Harmon 27 July 2022

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. […]

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Art and the Outdoors: A Hugh Lane Gallery Family Celebration

By Ryan Harmon 27 July 2022

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 […]

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Historic Site in Kildare Joins New World Heritage Tentative List for Ireland

By Ryan Harmon 26 July 2022

The Royal Sites of Ireland, a group of six unique collectives of largely prehistoric monuments and sites, have been announced as one of three successful bids to be added to Ireland’s Tentative List for World Heritage status. Dún Ailinne, (Knockaulin) in Kildare, is one of the six historic site, and is located on private land […]

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Works Get Underway on €1.2m Dursey Cable Car Upgrade

By Ryan Harmon 26 July 2022

The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins has visited the Beara Peninsula in West Cork to see the start of construction works at the Dursey Island Cable Car. The system, which is Ireland’s only cable car, closed at the end of March following damage caused by Storm Barra combined with the metal […]

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Irish and Ukrainian Musicians Perform at Festival in a Van in Swords and Howth

By Ryan Harmon 25 July 2022

Festival in a Van came to Fingal on Wednesday July 20th for two special performances to welcome our new Ukrainian friends to the county. Supported by Creative Ireland, Fingal libraries and Fingal’s Community Development Office and led by a team of theatre professionals, Festival in a Van is the perfect vehicle for absolutely anyone who likes the idea […]

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Kilteely Opens Community Wildlife Area in Full Bloom

By Ryan Harmon 22 July 2022

A new community wildlife area has been officially opened in Kilteely thanks to the vision and hard work of the local community. The project involved the removal of an overgrown ditch and the development of a Community Wildlife Area with ground drainage, fencing and landscaping to provide a meandering level footpath.  In addition there is […]

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Dún Laoghaire Anseo 2022 is Coming Soon!

By Ryan Harmon 22 July 2022

Dún Laoghaire Anseo 2022 will see some of the best practitioners of street art from Ireland and further afield take to the streets of Dún Laoghaire again. Now in its second year, the Street Art festival will welcome ten artists to the town over the course of 12 days in August.  Running from August 3rd to […]