Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council and Happy Out officially launched the new café at the Dún Laoghaire Baths. The vision for the café is to create an atmosphere of fun, empathy, and inclusion, where locals and visitors can enjoy delicious food, superb coffee, and receive wonderful service from a team of dedicated young adults with Down syndrome. […]
Following months of discussions, Creative Places Athy in collaboration with artists, businesses, the elected members of the Athy MD, and feedback from communities across Athy, has created two murals in the town, in response to a brief to represent the local waterways and heritage. The design concept supports Athy’s commitment to climate change, the importance […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced additional funding of almost €16 million for repairs and improvement works on our rural roads and laneways. The funding, under the Local Improvement Scheme (LIS), will support the continued improvement of non-public roads and lanes that are not normally maintained by local authorities. Such
James Connolly, socialist and signatory of the 1916 Proclamation, has been commemorated by a Dublin City Council plaque. Born in Edinburgh in 1868, to Irish parents, Connolly became a key figure in the Irish trade union movement and socialist politics, particularly after his return to Dublin from the United States in 1910. From December 1910 […]
Councillor Gerald Mitchell, Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, performed the official opening of ‘A Digital Introduction to Irish LGBTQI+ History’ in Limerick Museum. This exhibition is part of a collaboration between the National Museum of Ireland and the Local Authority Museums Network (LAMN) to share videos, photographs and archival collections which
The Mayor of County Cork, Cllr. Frank O’Flynn has launched a new archaeological guide map offering an introduction to the archaeology of East and North Cork. The comprehensive guide showcases thousands of years of human activity, offering a remarkable insight into the region’s rich and diverse archaeology. Entitled ‘101 Archaeological Sites to Visit in North […]
Longford County Council is delighted to formally congratulate the Longford groups, Colmcille Broadband Connection Point (BCP), St Joseph’s National School and Scoil Bhríde Glen, who won awards at the first ever national Microsoft Dream Space Showcase. Prize winners from the inaugural Longford Microsoft Dream Space Showcase which was held in Edgeworthstown,
Mayor of Fingal, Councillor Adrian Henchy, officially opened Rathmore Park, the new Town Park for Lusk. Mayor Henchy was joined at the opening by Chief Executive AnnMarie Farrelly, local Councillors Paul Mulville and Robert O’Donoghue, developers McGarrell Reilly and representatives of the local community. The 7.5 Hectare (20 Acre) Town Park is located on the […]
Clare County Council are preparing the fourth Clare County Heritage Plan for the years 2023-2029. The Council are seeking your views on the key priorities and opportunities for Clare’s heritage over the next six years. The Heritage Plan will address natural, architectural, archaeological and cultural heritage. Why is Clare County Council Developing a Heritage Plan? […]
After an extensive tender process, South Dublin County Council and The McHugh Group have partnered for an exciting project that will provide a top-class retail/hospitality offering at Rathfarnham Castle Courtyard and Stables. The project aims to deliver a 1,400 square metre retail/hospitality unit adjacent to Rathfarnham Castle. The McHugh group will work with South Dublin
A carnival of some of the country’s greatest street theatre, comedy, and circus shows will light up the centre of Cavan Town this Saturday, 29 July for the Cavan Calling Street Carnival. Running from 1pm – 6pm in the historic grounds of the Cavan Number 1 School, opposite the bus station, magic will be in […]
Sligo County Council, supported by the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth are delighted to announce the official opening of the Mullaghmore Beach Access For All. The works comprised of car park resurfacing which facilitated the addition of 4 new disabled car parking spaces. Upgrading works to the 125m path leading from the […]
Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr. Joe Conway attended a unique project in Portlaw to launch the Community Playful Streets Programme. Community Playful Streets are being rolled out through the Waterford City and County Council section under initiatives from the Healthy Ireland strategy. This was one of Mayor Conway’s first outings since recently being […]
Cork City Council, in association with Cork Sports Partnership and Cork Education and Training Board, are installing eleven new outdoor gyms in parks around the city. These clustered outdoor callisthenic gyms, with age friendly and accessible elements, have already proven popular at Tramore Valley Park, Harty’s Quay, and Ballincollig Regional Park. The new locations are:
All-Ireland Senior Hurling Champions Limerick will be greeted by thousands of supporters when they take to the stage at Pery Square after they secured victory over Kilkenny in a thrilling encounter at Croke Park. It will be a night to remember with a host of live music acts lined up to get the street party […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has launched the 2023 Town and Village Renewal Scheme – a €15 million Fund designed to revitalise and regenerate our rural towns and villages. The Fund will support dozens of projects nationwide with a focus on tackling vacancy and dereliction and bringing additional footfall into the […]
Cork County Council has recognised the ongoing work of community and voluntary groups in villages across the county in the fight against litter. As part of the Council’s Anti-Litter Challenge 2023, twenty-one villages have been presented with certificates for their remarkable success in managing litter in their localities. The Council’s Anti-Litter Challenge made a
Louth County Council are set to launch the Louth Urban Food Sanctuary, following a €48,000 award from the government’s Creative Climate Action Fund II. The council were awarded under the SPARK strand of the funding, which is for smaller pilot initiatives. A total of 24 projects have been selected nationally to pilot public engagement projects […]
Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, visited Boyle, Co Roscommon, to officially open the Boyle Regeneration project. This project has provided a community, cultural and business hub in the town’s previously vacant Royal Hotel and the development of a new River Promenade which includes outdoor space for events and performances. The project,
Fingal County Council is delighted to announce the installation of a pilot of BoxUp units to bring sports equipment to Skerries Community Centre and Rush South Beach. 8 of Sport Ireland’s Local Sports Partnerships (LSPs) are currently working with their respective Local Authorities to bring a new and innovative free equipment sharing solution to parks […]