The citizens of Ashbourne in Meath will have a new way of getting around their local town with a new shared bike scheme. A total of 15 pedal bikes, 15 electric bikes and two electric cargo bikes will be available to hire from an initial 10 bike parking locations throughout the town as Meath County Council […]
As the May Bank Holiday approaches, the Irish Coast Guard, RNLI and Water Safety Ireland are issuing a joint water safety appeal asking people to take precautions to ensure their safety, in, near or on the water, both at the coast and inland. As the weather improves, more people will participate in coastal and water-based […]
Clare County Council is on track to exceed its target of 302 social housing units under the ‘Housing for All’ plan over the next two years through its own capital projects and by supporting approved housing bodies in their delivery of housing units. The Council outlined details of housing developments following recent contract signings for […]
Reimagining the Irish City and Town, a joint initiative of the Royal Institute of the Architects of Ireland (RIAI), the Academy of Urbanism and Galway City Council, took place in Galway. The conference was aimed at exploring innovative solutions for the challenges facing Irish cities and towns envisioning a more sustainable future. This event brought […]
Mayor of South Dublin, Cllr. Emma Murphy, along with Darragh O’Brien, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, officially turned the sod to commence a new cost rental development of 133 cost rental apartments at Belgard Square North in Tallaght town centre. This South Dublin County Council project represents the first standalone cost rental development by […]
Cork County Council is seeking public engagement on the first stage of a new Climate Action Plan for the county. The consultation will inform how we can best tackle the challenges posed by our changing climate, while working to meet national targets for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Cork County Council has published a Baseline […]
Recognising the potential of Balbriggan as a Smart Technology testbed, CONNECT, the Science Foundation Ireland Research Centre for Future Networks hosted at Trinity College Dublin, with Fingal County Council (FCC) have launched ‘Smart Balbriggan’. As one of the youngest towns in Ireland with an average age of 30, combined with the fact that 28% of […]
An exciting new exhibition ‘A Survey of the Landscape’ will be launched on May 4th and run until November 4th at The Waterford Gallery of Art in O’Connell Street. ‘A Survey of the Landscape’ focuses on how the environment has been captured, depicted, and reframed by artists, and will feature works by some of Ireland’s most renowned […]
The first-ever Dublin City ‘Rubbish Film Festival’ for Transition Year Students in Secondary Schools was held on a pilot basis this year with entries from 15 participating schools across the city. The festival challenged students to create a one-minute short film focussing on the topics of litter, waste prevention and responsible consumption, with
Everyone is invited to celebrate this May Bank Holiday weekend as the streets of Limerick come alive for Riverfest Limerick 2023! Riverfest is your one stop festival for live music, good food, thrilling performances and all around good craic! The festival from April 28 to May 1 offers a huge choice of events and activities. Enjoy a […]
Selected works from Kildare’s Municipal Art Collection come to the McKenna Gallery at Riverbank Arts Centre in an exhibition curated by Paula Barrett. The exhibition will be officially opened by Cathaoirleach of the County of Kildare, Cllr. Fintan Brett on Friday 21st April at 6:30pm. The public are encouraged to come along and explore artwork from […]
Outstanding contributions made by individuals and community and voluntary groups across Cork County was showcased at the 10th Annual Mayor’s Community Awards. Mayor of the County of Cork, Cllr. Danny Collins presented a total of 11 awards on the night with Barry Cogan from South Cork winning the overall Individual award and Banteer Community Sportsfield […]
The Autism Friendly Waterford initiative was launched recently in the Tower Hotel with over 200 in attendance. Addressing the gathering, Mayor of Waterford City & County, Cllr John O’Leary said this initiative “will help overcome barriers and bring great benefits to the city.” Waterford has already been voted the best place to live in Ireland. […]
Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council presents the dlr Age Well Expo in association with the dlr Age Friendly Alliance. The event will take place in the Pavilion at Leopardstown Racecourse to celebrate and showcase services and products available to older people in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown. Register now to attend at dlrevents.eventbrite.ie In recent years, scientists have
Local people are being encouraged to enjoy a taste of home and explore the beauty of Donegal and Derry as part of a new cross-border tourism campaign being launched next week. The Best of the North West campaign will showcase the many wonderful attractions located right on our doorstep, led by Donegal County Council and […]
Cork City Council is making €840,000 available to community organisations across the city to support them to take collective action on climate change. The Community Climate Action Fund, funded by the Department of Environment, Climate and Communications (DECC) and launched, is inviting groups to design projects around one, or ideally more than one of the […]
The National Transport Authority (NTA) was joined by the Minister for Transport, Eamon Ryan, as it committed to undertaking the first ever survey of walking, wheeling and cycling in Limerick Metropolitan Area extending to Patrickswell in the South, Cloonara in the North and Shannon to the West. The Walking and Cycling Index (previously the Bike […]
South Dublin Libraries has launched an exciting new development plan, ‘Our Library, Our Future’, which sets out a strategy for making the library more relevant, innovative, and impactful for the community. The plan, adopted by South Dublin County Council, covers the period from 2023 to 2027 and recognizes the vital role that libraries play in […]
Galway City Council and Salthill Village are delighted to announce that Salthill has officially been awarded the prestigious Purple Flag accreditation for its evening and night-time economy (ENTE). This is the first time that Salthill has received the award, and it joins Galway City which has retained its purple flag status, first awarded to the […]
Dublin Winter Lights 2023 is a stunning annual event that lights up the city with an array of beautiful displays and cultural activities during the holiday season. The festival takes place in the heart of Dublin, and the entire city is transformed into a winter wonderland, attracting visitors from around the world to experience its enchanting […]