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Dublin City Council is seeking the views of the public on the naming of the bridge over the Royal Canal at Croke Park. The Council’s Commemorations & Naming Committee has approved a proposal to name the bridge, at Russell Street, ‘Bloody Sunday Bridge’. The naming of the bridge is to mark the events of Bloody […]

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Margaret Atwood to Headline Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s ‘The Poetry Weekender’

By Ryan Harmon 18 August 2022

Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council in association with Poetry Ireland is delighted to announce ‘The Poetry Weekender’, a two-day celebration of poetry taking place at dlr LexIcon and its environs on the 17th and 18th of September 2022. Programmed by dlr Poet in Residence, Jessica Traynor and Poetry Ireland, The Poetry Weekender is kindly funded by Creative

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Cork on a Fork Food Festival Launched

By Ryan Harmon 17 August 2022

“Cork on a Fork”, a 5 day food festival taking place in venues and streets across Cork City centre from August 17-21, will feature unique experiences, food trails, tasting masterclasses, street events, bite-size food talks, cooking demos, free events, Cork on a Fork specials, family fun, night-time food experiences and more. It’s the perfect opportunity […]

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How Local Authorities Can Address the Biodiversity Emergency

By Ryan Harmon 16 August 2022

A special conference is to take place in Limerick to discuss the Biodiversity Emergency and how the local authorities and the wider public service sectors and other key partners can help mitigate some of the issues. ‘How Local Authorities Can Address the Biodiversity Emergency’ is being held on Wednesday 21st and Thursday 22nd September 2022 at […]

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Incredible Activities and Experiences On Offer to Holidaymakers in Limerick

By Ryan Harmon 12 August 2022

People planning on taking a late summer/ early autumn break would be advised to check out Limerick as an incredible value destination with a wide range of activities and experiences on offer. As promoted in the Limerick 11 Summer Tourism Marketing Campaign, Limerick has something to suit everyone. From immersing yourself in the county’s fascinating […]

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Dublin City Council Commences Restoration of Kilmainham Mill

By Ryan Harmon 12 August 2022

Dublin City Council is delighted to announce that the first stage of restoration works have begun at Kilmainham Mill. The stabilisation works began this week on the site and will be completed in the spring of 2023 at a cost of €1.7m. Kilmainham Mill, which is listed as both a protected structure and a recorded […]

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Púca Festival Returns for Halloween 2022

By Ryan Harmon 11 August 2022

Festivalgoers and fans of folklore are in for a treat Halloween 2022 as Púca Festival returns to Co. Meath. Celebrating Ireland as the birthplace of Halloween, Púca is an authentic, immersive, and otherworldly festival. Vibrant, fun, and contemporary in feel but strongly rooted in tradition, Púca will take place in festival hubs Trim and Athboy in County Meath, from Friday

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Plenty to Do at the Cliffs of Moher During Heritage Week

By Ryan Harmon 11 August 2022

The Cliffs of Moher visitor centre will host local suppliers from a different part of the county each day during heritage week, including Wilde Irish Chocolates (Tuamgraney), Creative Clay (Sixmilebridge), artist Doreen Drennan (Lisdoonvarna), Sallyann’s Handmade Bags (Miltown Malbay), Irish Slate Craft (Lahinch), Wix and Wax (Ennis) and Glendara Art (Feakle). A

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Get Ready for Heritage Week in Donegal

By Ryan Harmon 10 August 2022

Check out the Heritage Week website and get planning your County Donegal events programme – that’s the message from the County Donegal Heritage Office. National Heritage Week takes place from next Saturday, August 13 until Sunday, August 21 and there are about 60 free events taking place in County Donegal as well as some digital projects […]

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New Hugh Lane Exhibition Celebrates Female Irish Artists

By Ryan Harmon 10 August 2022

The Hugh Lane Gallery is proud to announce a new exhibition opening Thursday 11th August featuring the work of 11 key female Irish artists. ‘Bones in the Attic’ presents a significant and specific meditation on contemporary society, questioning the structures and narratives which validate the subjection and compartmentalisation of women. It explores ancient Irish

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Summer in the City and Music Generation Waterford Present Draíocht Phort Láirge

By Ryan Harmon 9 August 2022

Cathedral Square is set to host the highlight event of Summer in the City for 2022 on Sunday next, August 14th, when over 70 young musicians from Music Generation Waterford’s specially-formed fusion orchestra will perform for the first time ‘Draíocht Phort Láirge’ – a collection of newly composed music by Nóra Byrne Kavanagh, reflecting the […]

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Kildare LEO Congratulates Client Company on Securing Major Investment

By Ryan Harmon 9 August 2022

Kildare County Council’s Local Enterprise Office (LEO) are delighted to congratulate their client company Equine MediRecord on securing an investment of €10 million from Chicago-based private equity firm Merit Holdings, through their Inova Group Holdings platform, which also previously acquired Business Infusions, the largest equine veterinary software group in the world.

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Limerick Active Travel Launches Virtual Public Consultation Room for Proposed Limerick City Greenway

By Ryan Harmon 8 August 2022

A virtual public consultation room on the proposed Limerick City Greenway has gone live and offers the public an opportunity to view and comment on the proposed designs. The virtual room will guide people through the proposals for a new fully accessible 6.8km long greenway between the UL Boat Club and Annacotty village and locations […]

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Volleyball Ireland Beach Tour Comes to Balbriggan

By Ryan Harmon 8 August 2022

The Volleyball Ireland Beach Tour took to Fingal’s Balbriggan beach last weekend with a King/Queen of the Court event. The unique format is based on the famous Utrecht Sportworx event which has become a global sensation with international events in Australia, Brazil & the Middle East. Ireland’s first National Series of King/Queen of the Court […]

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South Dublin Mayor Welcomes US Ambassador and Mayor of Tampa

By Ryan Harmon 5 August 2022

The Mayor of South Dublin County Council, Cllr Emma Murphy and the South Dublin Chamber welcomed the US Ambassador to Ireland; Claire Cronin, the Mayor of Tampa, Florida; Jane Castor and members of the Tampa Bay Chamber to County Hall in South Dublin. The visit was an opportunity to strengthen ties between the “Sister Cities” of […]

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Together at the Castle Launched in Cork

By Ryan Harmon 4 August 2022

Cork Kerry Community Healthcare has partnered with Mallow Chamber of Commerce, Cork County Council, See Change and Shine to present ‘Together at the Castle’, a Mental Health and Wellbeing event for the local North Cork community, on Sunday 11th September between 1pm – 5pm at Mallow Castle. Together at the Castle will include a diverse […]

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Retail Spending in Dublin Grew in Q2 Despite Inflation

By Ryan Harmon 4 August 2022

Retail spending in the Dublin economy increased for a fifth consecutive quarter in Q2 2022. The latest MasterCard SpendingPulse, produced on behalf of the four Dublin Local Authorities, shows that total retail spending in the Capital increased by 1.6% QoQ in the quarter despite rising cost of living challenges. However, increasing inflationary pressures are likely […]

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Judging For IPB Pride Of Place To Get Under Way In Mayo

By Ryan Harmon 3 August 2022

Final stages of judging for the 2022 IPB Pride of Place Competition in Mayo will take place on the 4th and 5th August 2022. IPB Pride of Place Competition in association with Co-operation Ireland, is an all island competition organised by Co-operation Ireland and the Local Authorities. The purpose of the competition is to acknowledge […]

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Waterford City & County Development Plan Launched

By Ryan Harmon 3 August 2022

The Waterford City and County Development Plan 2022-2028 was officially launched by the Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. John O’Leary. The plan, which was fully adopted by Elected Members of Waterford City and County Council last month, is a statutory planning document, covering the six-year period from 2022-2028 and guides the day-to-day operation of the Planning

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Kildare County Council Sets Out Housing Delivery Action Plan

By Ryan Harmon 2 August 2022

Kildare County Council have launched an ambitious Housing Delivery Action Plan, which will see almost 3,000 social and affordable homes delivered across the county over the next five years. The Action Plan sets out how Kildare County Council and Approved Housing Bodies will provide new social and affordable housing through direct build as well as […]

Consultation on Naming of Bridge Over the Royal Canal

Margaret Atwood to Headline Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown County Council’s ‘The Poetry Weekender’

Cork on a Fork Food Festival Launched

How Local Authorities Can Address the Biodiversity Emergency

Incredible Activities and Experiences On Offer to Holidaymakers in Limerick

Dublin City Council Commences Restoration of Kilmainham Mill

Púca Festival Returns for Halloween 2022

Plenty to Do at the Cliffs of Moher During Heritage Week

Get Ready for Heritage Week in Donegal

New Hugh Lane Exhibition Celebrates Female Irish Artists

Summer in the City and Music Generation Waterford Present Draíocht Phort Láirge

Kildare LEO Congratulates Client Company on Securing Major Investment

Limerick Active Travel Launches Virtual Public Consultation Room for Proposed Limerick City Greenway

Volleyball Ireland Beach Tour Comes to Balbriggan

South Dublin Mayor Welcomes US Ambassador and Mayor of Tampa

Together at the Castle Launched in Cork

Retail Spending in Dublin Grew in Q2 Despite Inflation

Judging For IPB Pride Of Place To Get Under Way In Mayo

Waterford City & County Development Plan Launched

Kildare County Council Sets Out Housing Delivery Action Plan

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