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The Engine Short Film Scheme, the country’s biggest short film training and production scheme is now accepting applications from local MidWest based filmmakers for its 2nd edition. Run by Innovate Limerick through Film in Limerick, Engine Shorts is a partnership between the Local Authorities in Tipperary, Limerick and Clare, and Limerick and Clare Education and

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‘Brigid 1500’ Launches with Plans to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of St. Brigid

By Ryan Harmon 23 November 2022

‘Brigid 1500’ is a programme of national and international events and initiatives to celebrate and commemorate St. Brigid, the woman, the life and the legacy launched at St. Brigid’s Cathedral. According to leading Brigidine experts, 2024 marks the 1500th anniversary of the death of St. Brigid and thus, St. Brigid’s Day, 1st February 2024 will be a key […]

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Clare Residents Surveyed on Sustainable Tourism in the County

By Ryan Harmon 22 November 2022

A new countywide survey has been launched to inform the local tourism sector as it pursues a strategy developing Clare as a globally recognised and certified sustainable tourism destination. Third party verified and independently carried out by researchers at the Atlantic Technological University (ATU) Sligo, the resident survey comes from one of a number of […]

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Construction Starts in Shankill for 597 Social and Affordable Housing

By Ryan Harmon 22 November 2022

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, in partnership with the Land Development Agency (LDA) have started construction on the largest public housing scheme in the State in recent years at Shanganagh, Shankill, Co Dublin. The project’s commencement was marked in a sod turning ceremony by Councillor Mary Hanafin, An Cathaoirleach, Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, An

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Ennis Named ‘Ireland’s Friendliest Place’ at AIBMS Retail Excellence Awards 2022

By Ryan Harmon 21 November 2022

Ennis, County Clare, known as the ‘Boutique Capital of Ireland’, was officially named ‘Ireland’s Friendliest Place’ at the AIBMS Retail Excellence Awards ceremony at the Galmont Hotel, Galway. Ennis retail stores made a huge impression on the mystery shoppers in July of this year to secure the town a shortlisting for this award, along with […]

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Commencement of Tender Process for Iconic Narrow Water Bridge

By Ryan Harmon 21 November 2022

The Government has agreed to launch the tender process for the construction of the Narrow Water Bridge, linking the Mourne Mountains and the Cooley Peninsula. Making progress on this iconic project is in line with the priority attached to it by both administrations. The project is a long-standing government commitment, included in the Stormont House, […]

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dlr Welcomes Tesco’s Home Delivery Van Fleet in Dún Laoghaire

By Ryan Harmon 21 November 2022

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council (dlr) welcomed the announcement this week that Tesco Ireland is undertaking a trial to electrify its home delivery van fleet in the Dún Laoghaire Area. Frank Curran, Chief Executive of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council, said about the home delivery van fleet in the dlr area, “this initiative shows the positive influence […]

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Cork City Council to Host Conference on Sustaining Women as Leaders

By Ryan Harmon 18 November 2022

Award-winning screen and stage writer, author and director, Stefanie Preissner will MC a conference ‘Pathways to Participation – Attracting and Sustaining Women as Leaders in Communities, Politics and Business’ at Cork City Hall. Organised on behalf of Cork City Council’s Women’s Caucus and in collaboration with Women for Election, speakers will address challenges

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Light Up Your Bike in Dublin Campaign

By Ryan Harmon 18 November 2022

The four Dublin Local Authorities, An Garda Síochána, the Road Safety Authority, and the Dublin Cycling Campaign call on cyclists to ‘Light Up Your Bike’ during the darker commutes. Now that the clocks have gone back road users may be faced with darker commutes and those that cycle are reminded that the use of bike […]

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Delivering Sustainability Through Sports in County Meath

By Ryan Harmon 17 November 2022

Meath Local Sports Partnership has announced an initiative aimed at promoting sustainability through the county’s grassroots sports clubs. With Ireland committed to meeting climate action targets required by the United Nations and Paris Agreement, Meath LSP will be the first Local Sports Partnership in Ireland to develop a county-wide sustainability programme. As sport

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dlr LEO Launch New Financial Understanding App

By Ryan Harmon 17 November 2022

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown Local Enterprise Office (DLR LEO) are leading the way with a new initiative for self-paced learning. The organisation have launched a self-learning app which has access to two Financial Understanding modules for users from non-financial backgrounds to improve their financial literacy skills. Why Should I Up-Skill in Financial Literacy? Financial

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Waterford City’s History Brought to Life By Digital Story Walking Trail

By Ryan Harmon 16 November 2022

A new digital story trail featuring augmented reality (AR) offers tourists an engaging way to discover history via their smartphone in Waterford. Waterford City and County Council (WCCC) in partnership with Imvizar, have launched a new digital walking trail featuring augmented reality (AR). This fantastic trail has been funded by Fáilte Ireland under the Destination Town’s

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Dublin City Council’s ‘Dublin Winter Lights’ Officially Switched On

By Ryan Harmon 16 November 2022

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that the spectacular ‘Dublin Winter Lights’ were officially switched on last night and will remain on from now until January 1st. 16 locations around the city have been transformed with colourful projections and lighting displays, including for the first time, The Spire. In another first there will be […]

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Climate Action Signage To Be Rolled Out Around Mayo

By Ryan Harmon 15 November 2022

To coincide with COP 27, which is currently taking place in Egypt, Mayo County Council, in conjunction with the Climate Action Regional Office are rolling out Climate Action Signage around the county. The Climate Action Signage initiative aims to create awareness of the climate action and biodiversity measures being delivered across the county. Mayo County Council […]

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TIER Announces Fingal Shared E-Bike Fleet Expansion

By Ryan Harmon 15 November 2022

TIER Mobility, the world’s largest shared mobility provider, has announced that 120 new e-bikes will be deployed by the end of November across its Fingal shared e-bike scheme. The new deployment will bring the total number of e-bikes in the TIER fleet to over 300. TIER has also completed the expansion of its business area […]

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Cork County Council & UCC Agree Coastal Erosion Project

By Ryan Harmon 14 November 2022

Cork County Council and MaREI, the Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine at University College Cork (UCC) have agreed a pioneering project partnership that will see the entire coast of Cork assessed and mapped for coastal erosion. The three-and-a-half-year project will see the UCC researchers conduct a detailed review of […]

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Significant RRDF Funding Announced for Waterford

By Ryan Harmon 14 November 2022

Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD was in Waterford as she announced another tranche of funding from the Rural Regeneration and Development Fund (RRDF) for Waterford. The town of Cappoquin was one of the main beneficiaries of the funding with the collaboration involving Waterford City and County Council, Waterford Leader Partnership,

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€7 million Secured for Percy French Redevelopment in Cavan

By Ryan Harmon 11 November 2022

The Minister for Rural and Community Development, Heather Humphreys TD, has announced funding of €115 million for 23 landmark rural regeneration projects across the country, including €6.9 million for the redevelopment of the former Percy French hotel in Cavan, to provide for a remote working hub and community facilities. The projects are being funded as […]

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Stunning Mural Unveiled Celebrating Brazilian Independence and the Diversity of Dublin City

By Ryan Harmon 11 November 2022

The Lord Mayor of Dublin, Caroline Conroy and the Brazilian Ambassador to Ireland, Marcel Fortuna Biato officially unveiled a stunning mural on Ormond Quay celebrating Brazilian Independence and the diversity of Dublin city. The project is the initiative of the Association of Brazilian Families in Ireland (AMBI) together with the Brazilian Embassy, Dublin City Council

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International Safety Management Standard Awarded to Meath County Council

By Ryan Harmon 10 November 2022

Meath County Council was recently successful in being awarded certification to the coveted safety management standard ISO 45001:2018. ISO 45001:2018 is the world’s first international Occupational Health and Safety management accreditation award. The standard provides a framework to increase safety awareness, reduce workplace risks and enhance health and well-being at

Innovate Limerick Call for ENGINE Short Film Scheme

‘Brigid 1500’ Launches with Plans to Celebrate the Life and Legacy of St. Brigid

Clare Residents Surveyed on Sustainable Tourism in the County

Construction Starts in Shankill for 597 Social and Affordable Housing

Ennis Named ‘Ireland’s Friendliest Place’ at AIBMS Retail Excellence Awards 2022

Commencement of Tender Process for Iconic Narrow Water Bridge

dlr Welcomes Tesco’s Home Delivery Van Fleet in Dún Laoghaire

Cork City Council to Host Conference on Sustaining Women as Leaders

Light Up Your Bike in Dublin Campaign

Delivering Sustainability Through Sports in County Meath

dlr LEO Launch New Financial Understanding App

Waterford City’s History Brought to Life By Digital Story Walking Trail

Dublin City Council’s ‘Dublin Winter Lights’ Officially Switched On

Climate Action Signage To Be Rolled Out Around Mayo

TIER Announces Fingal Shared E-Bike Fleet Expansion

Cork County Council & UCC Agree Coastal Erosion Project

Significant RRDF Funding Announced for Waterford

€7 million Secured for Percy French Redevelopment in Cavan

Stunning Mural Unveiled Celebrating Brazilian Independence and the Diversity of Dublin City

International Safety Management Standard Awarded to Meath County Council

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