The Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Councillor Gerald Mitchell, helped to distribute over 300 Christmas hampers to Limerick families. The families applied through the “Mayor’s Fund” initiative and have collected their hampers which are stocked with some quality local produce. Mayor Mitchell stated, “In the spirit of community and compassion, I am delighted
Donegal County Council has published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels. The 2023 report shows a Gender Pay Gap of -3.63%. This figure does not mean that males are paid less than females for doing […]
On Thursday December 21st the skies of Dungarvan will light up for Féile Grianstad, as the town centre will be the backdrop for an amazing solstice celebration. The free festivities kick off at 5pm with a series of ‘ceolchoirmeacha agus craic’, featuring Dungarvan’s own Loungeroom Lizards, Danny and Tommy Dunford, Andy Dunne, Brendan Clancy, Benny McCarthy, […]
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’ Flynn has visited five Social and Affordable Housing Developments in North Cork that will provide 78 new homes in the area. In Mitchelstown, construction is underway on an eight home social housing development at Brigown Road. Additionally, a scheme of seven social houses were recently […]
Kildare County Council hosted Minister of State, Martin Heydon in the presence of the Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Councillor Daragh Fitzpatrick to mark the commencement of refurbishment works at the Shackleton Museum, Athy. One of the 20th century’s greatest explorers Sir Ernest Shackleton was born a short distance from Athy. To celebrate his life and […]
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Frank O’Flynn has welcomed the signing of a contract with Malachy Walsh and Partners marking the first stage of the development of a Flood Relief Scheme which will protect eight residential properties located close to Ballinhassig Village. The successful consultant was identified following an extensive tender process. […]
South Dublin County Council (SDCC) have opened the Community Climate Action Programme (CCAP) for expressions of interest. The application window is open for 12 weeks from Wednesday 13th December and will remain open until 6th March 2024. Funding of €1.073m is available for local, not-for-profit community groups and organisations over an initial 18-month period to
The Public Participation Network Limerick (PPNL) were delighted to launch their 5 year Strategic Plan; which was adopted at their end of year Plenary metting. This strategy will guide the priorities, vision and workplans of Public Participation Network Limerick in the years to come. It will ensure that the voices of all Member Groups are […]
Dublin City Council is delighted to announce the opening of 61 new homes at the award winning development Cornamona Court. Cornamona Court is a newly built housing scheme, owned and managed by Dublin City Council, located at Kylemore Road in Ballyfermot, Dublin 10. The new development provides 61 homes, which are a mix of one, […]
A new health and wellbeing passport that encourages people living in Clare to explore the county’s local natural amenities has been launched by Healthy Clare. The Clare Blue Health and Wellbeing Passport focuses on the Blue and Green Flag beaches in County Clare, which are highlighted on an interactive map, along with nearby free or […]
A new development in Hollystown has been opened by the Mayor of Fingal, Cllr. Adrian Henchy, celebrating the launch of Marillac Housing Association’s newly completed housing project that will be home to a number of adults living with disability. Local TD and Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth Roderic O’Gorman also attended the […]
Louth County Council are supporting the ‘Gift A Lift’ road safety Christmas campaign, raising awareness of the importance of planning the journey home during the festive season. Louth County Council Fire Service, together with An Garda Síochána and the National Ambulance Service, have launched their annual campaign highlighting the need to think ahead when heading […]
A community display of the Skibbereen draft Town Centre First Regeneration Plan was held at Skibbereen Town Hall. The event was hosted by consultants Cunnane Stratton Reynolds and A Playful City, supported by Cork County Council as well as members of the Skibbereen Town Team. Part of the national Town Centre First initiative, the Regeneration […]
Mayo County Council’s Road Safety Office have launched a new Road Safety awareness campaign short film in conjunction with An Garda Siochana ahead of the Christmas Period. The theme of the campaign is ‘The Choice is Yours’ and was filmed on location in Westport by Mayo based production company Western Front Studios. The awareness film […]
An Cathaoirleach Denis O’Callaghan officially visited the new state-of-the-art sport facilities at dlr Leisure Meadowbrook, Dundrum. Since their opening earlier this year, residents, schools, and individuals have widely complimented the new upgraded pitches, padel tennis courts, and teenage zone. Speaking about the new addition of facilities, An Cathaoirleach Denis
A public information event relating to proposals to connect Wickham Street and Clare Street in Limerick city centre via an Active Travel scheme is to be held, with the project continuing to progress. This upcoming information session follows a round of non-statutory public consultation which was held between April 26th and May 24th, 2023. As part […]
Fingal County Council launched the new Community Climate Action Programme, offering grants to groups across the county. From a national fund of €24 million, Fingal County Council has been allocated a total of €1.1m for community /not-for-profit groups within the county, who are interested in developing projects and initiatives which relate to the challenge of […]
Waterford City & County Council has published its Gender Pay Gap Report, highlighting the percentage difference between what men and women are paid on average in the organisation, irrespective of roles or levels. Employers with more than 250 employees in Ireland are required to publish their gender pay gap data before the end of 2023 and […]
Dublin City Council is honoured to announce that Dublin City has been awarded the ‘Global Green City Award 2023’ by the Global Forum on Human Settlements during their 18th Annual Session of the Forum in Dubai, a COP28 associated event. The ‘Global Green City Award’ has in the past been awarded to Vienna, Vancouver, Oakland, Curtiba, […]
Cathaoirleach of Clare County Council, Cllr Joe Cooney, held a Civic Reception to mark the recent outstanding achievements by the Clare Junior Camogie and Clare Minor Hurling panels. The reception honoured the Clare Junior Camogie panel for winning the All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Championship for the first time since 2008, as well as the Clare […]