Cork County Council’s Library and Arts Service is inviting all children due to start school this September to visit their local library and collect their free ‘Little Library Book Bag’. The My Little Library initiative, funded through Dormant Accounts Funding, offers a free book bag with storybooks for children and supportive information for parents for […]
Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that it has opened its new North City Operations Depot in Ballymun. This state of the art staff-only facility includes: Four-storey office and welfare building with locker rooms, shower facilities, serviced canteen, laundry facilities and drying rooms along with briefing rooms, training rooms and office accommodation. New
The 2023 Working Holiday campaign launched in gteic@ CarraigAirt, by Donegal County Council in collaboration with the wide network of world-class digital remote working hubs located across the county and Healthy Ireland. This campaign will run until the end of October and will aim to provide opportunities for people to enjoy everything that Donegal has […]
The Gum Litter Taskforce (GLT) took to the streets of Tallaght as a part of its Summer Roadshow. The interactive Roadshow works with local authorities and communities across the country to carry out fun and engaging education and awareness initiatives that demonstrate the proper means of gum disposal and raise awareness of the environmental and fiscal […]
The completed N24 Beary’s Cross Road Improvement Scheme has been officially opened by Mayor of the City and County of Limerick, Councillor Francis Foley. The scheme addresses deficiencies identified with the original junction between the N24 Tipperary Road and R513 to Caherconlish. Records from the RSA and TII outlined that two fatal collisions occurred in […]
With the much-anticipated summer music season at Malahide set to get underway when music legends Depeche Mode take to the stage, Fingal County Council is encouraging fans attending the events to be respectful and sustainable concertgoers by utilizing public transport and being safe. Malahide, known for its stunning coastline, picturesque castle, and vibrant community, is
Tramore’s Public Realm has been shortlisted for Royal Institute of Architects of Ireland (RIAI) Award. The public realm works were designed by renowned Waterford-based firm dhb Architects in collaboration with Waterford City and County Council. The awards are one of the longest running architectural awards in Ireland and promote and highlight the quality of work by […]
Dublin City Council would like to announce that Parliament Street will be going traffic-free each weekend for two months, with a particular focus on encouraging families onto the street. Every Saturday and Sunday from July 1st to late August, pedestrians and cyclists will be free to enjoy the street from 11am to 11pm without the […]
The Kiltimagh Velo Rail Project was officially opened by Michael Ring TD on Friday 9th June 2023. The Velo Rail is a new sustainable tourist attraction located in Kiltimagh, County Mayo. It offers a unique and fun experience for visitors of all ages through the hinterland of Kiltimagh. The Velo Rail allows users to pedal along […]
The Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr Danny Collins and Chief Executive of Cork County Council Tim Lucey have cut the ribbon marking the reopening of the Dursey Island Cable Car, the only cable car in Europe that crosses open seawater, following an extensive €1.6m upgrade. The Dursey Island Cable Car was originally […]
Councillor Philip Brady has been elected Cathaoirleach of Cavan County Council for the coming year. The Fianna Fáil councillor, who represents the Ballyjamesduff Municipal District, succeeds Cllr John Paul Feeley in the role. Cllr Carmel Brady will take on the role of Leas-Chathaoirleach. First elected to Cavan County Council in 2014, Philip runs a sports […]
Over 90 cruise ships will call to Dún Laoghaire this year bringing a total of 164,000 passengers and 71,000 crew to the area. With 44% of passengers who tender ashore visiting Dún Laoghaire Town and the surrounding area, the cruise industry is generating significant income and creating a range of job opportunities. The benefits of these […]
Waterford Local Enterprise Office, together with Waterford City and County Council, is pleased to announce Expat Taxes as the 2023 Waterford Digital Awards Overall Winner. The ceremony, which took place at Dooley’s Hotel, aimed to recognise and reward SMEs based in County Waterford who have developed their ecommerce and digital platforms as part of their […]
Over 150,000 copies of a World Cup Activity Book will be distributed through libraries around the country to help get children reading and learning all about FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023. With the Ireland Women’s National Team set to make their major tournament debut at the World Cup in July, the curiosity of children will […]
Fáilte Ireland and Limerick City & County Council, in partnership with tourism partners and Open Pass UK, has launched Limerick’s official Sightseeing Pass – the Discover Limerick Pass, the first destination sightseeing pass of its kind on the Wild Atlantic Way. The Discover Limerick Pass offers access to the top attractions in Limerick for a […]
Minister of State for Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcom Noonan TD will officially launch ‘How Ireland Saved Motor Sport’, two heritage videos telling the story of Gordon Bennett. The launch will take place in the VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art, Carlow on Friday 16th June at 7:30pm. The videos tell the story in two parts and were […]
Two new Roadmaster patcher machines have been recently deployed to the Cavan road network. The patchers are currently being deployed on three-week rotation throughout the county’s three municipal districts. The two Roadmaster spray injection patching machines were procured from Leitrim-based Archway Products at a combined investment of €670,000 including VAT. The high
Cork County Council is delighted to announce the return of the Special Music Event Scheme, a community-led initiative aimed at promoting tourism and celebrating the vibrant music culture of West Cork. The scheme, now in its sixth year, provides grant funding to voluntary music groups, enabling them to organize and perform up to four music […]
A public consultation process has commenced around the development of a new six-year plan that will guide the future economic and community development of County Clare. The high-level goals of the new Local Economic and Community Plan (LECP) 2023-2029 are informed by the Socio-Economic Statement, which is the subject of a series of public information […]
The Lord Mayor of Dublin Caroline Conroy, with the support of Group Leaders on Dublin City Council, has nominated Swedish Environmentalist Greta Thunberg for the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin, along with Irish Environmentalist Duncan Stewart. The Lord Mayor had asked Greta’s team some time ago if she would agree to accept the […]